Advocate
Aelis de Lenti is back on her home turf, but it's not quite as welcoming as she remembered....
Recalled from Lone Pine to investigate claims of murder by magic against her mentor—legendary Warden Bardun Jacques—Aelis takes to the streets of the grand city of Lascenise, and plumbs the deepest secrets of the Lyceum to clear his name. Certain of her success, she doesn't count on thieves, subterranean labyrinths, or the assassins that dog her steps from the moment she leaves her tower.
Behind all of it lurks a ring of unknown wizards who can seemingly reach anyone with their magic. Without knowing who she can trust, Aelis must gather what allies she can to unravel the web of intrigue, murder, smuggling, and theft originating in the halls of magic power. With an old friend from her college days, a war-haunted gnome thief-catcher, and the advice of her imprisoned advisor, Aelis races to save lives and expose a conspiracy that seeks to change the face of the world.
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Daniel M. Ford
Daniel M. Ford doesn’t just write fantasy—he crafts mythologies that feel like they’ve always existed, buried under the dust of forgotten empires and ancient magic. A storyteller drawn to the edges of the known world, Ford's work often explores the boundaries between legend and lived experience, threading together high-stakes adventure with intimate, character-driven arcs.
Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Ford found early inspiration in the oral traditions of folklore and the epic sweep of classical mythology. His writing reflects that same blend of personal gravity and grandeur—where every sword has a story, and every journey demands more than just survival. With a background in English literature and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Ford brings both scholarly depth and a poet’s ear to his prose.
The Warden
In a land where the dead do not rest quietly and duty outlives death itself, The Warden unfolds with a slow-burning intensity that lingers long after the final page. Set in a realm scarred by ancient magic and political decay, the series begins not with a grand prophecy or a chosen one—but with a man who wakes from death, returned to a world that no longer remembers him.
The Warden consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
