An ancient proverb holds the key to restoring the long-awaited wizard fortress of Aero’set.

Sitting in the front room of his family’s cottage, TY listens intently as Nyalis conveys the urgency of his upcoming quest. Having agreed to search out the four missing pieces of an age-old relic, Ty soon discovers how unprepared he is for a mission of this importance. Not only must he find the missing pieces and assemble them, he must survive long enough to figure out how to use them before the White Tower closes in.

Desperate to reach Rhowynn ahead of Chief Inquisitor Sylas, FERRIN pushes his small band of convicts to their limits—his twin sister’s life depends on it. On foot, they fight their way through the harsh winter countryside of Sidara, hoping to find someone willing to help. But the help they find is not what they expect, and the battle that ensues will likely mean the end of them all.

Still struggling with the loss of his memories, AYRION and his companions travel north, eager to find a safe haven in the rugged mountain community of Wellhollow. Instead, they find an army of Black Watch purging the town of wielders. And when a local seer reveals a disturbing prophecy that directly links his fate to hers, Ayrion finds himself donning his black leather coat and twin blades once again.

Meanwhile, in Easthaven, ADARRA makes a shocking discovery. Not only were the Tallosians who attacked her home part of Mangora’s scheme, it seems they are also part of a much larger invasion—an invasion Easthaven isn’t prepared to withstand.

The third book in this award-winning epic fantasy saga continues where the second left off, with a world in desperate need of saving, as powers beyond their control threaten to bring the Five Kingdoms to its knees.

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October 5, 2021
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The Aldoran Chronicles

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In a world where magic has been outlawed and those who wield it are hunted, the past refuses to stay buried. The Aldoran Chronicles unravels the fragile balance between power and survival, plunging readers into a realm where ancient forces stir, dark secrets fester, and the fate of nations teeters on the edge of ruin.

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A kingdom that once thrived on magic now seeks to erase it, branding its wielders as dangerous heretics. Those who still carry its forbidden touch must live in the shadows, lest they fall prey to the ruthless enforcers of the White Tower. But as whispers of a long-forgotten threat begin to resurface, the world stands on the precipice of an age-old reckoning. From exiled warriors and cunning outcasts to scholars unearthing truths best left hidden, unlikely alliances must form if there is to be any hope of stopping what is to come.

Sweeping in scope yet deeply personal in its storytelling, the series blends high-stakes intrigue, breathtaking action, and rich character-driven narratives. Each installment peels back new layers of a world built on deception, prophecy, and the ever-present struggle between destiny and free will. Fans of epic fantasy in the vein of Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan will find themselves enthralled by its labyrinthine plots, morally complex heroes, and a magic system as mysterious as it is perilous.

But in this world, knowledge is dangerous, trust is fleeting, and the truth—once uncovered—may be more devastating than the lies that came before. The question remains: when the past comes calling, who will be left standing?

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