
When Panthalassa's father hurries off to fight a sudden war, the young prince is forced to grow up quickly in a land descending into chaos.
As mortal armies rush headlong towards their doom, the forces of good and evil clash, bewitched by the gods and their magics, turning the kingdom into a hellscape.
As the young prince comes of age, he is forced to decide: will he do what is right? Or will darkness overcome him…
"A compelling debut that builds a world of genuine weight and consequence."
In a land ravaged by conflict, the Cult of Odall seeks to destroy all that remains, leaving only blood, death and ruins in their wake.
As the King's madness brings the nation to the brink of civil war, rebellion stirs in the wind, and the Order of Tiius is locked in a desperate crusade against the raging shadows.
Culminating in a battle of apocalyptic proportions, will darkness consume the world, or will justice prevail?
"The stakes are higher, the world larger, and the writing sharper."

I read the book like a movie.
The characters are described so well that I feel emotionally invested in their lives.
Very enjoyable with a worthwhile message about the damage war causes. I think it is an excellent coming of age novel and the main characters are well developed.
Discover the nations, gods, and ancient lore behind the story.