Ashen Sky: A Dark Epic Fantasy (The Arcadian Complex Book 2)

Ver’ati are wizards trained to use the Power for war…Goblikans are dark wizards—twisted to fight for the enemy…And Whunes…? Well… once, they were human…Now, they’re your worst nightmare.An Ancient Magic lingers from a Forgotten Era. Wizards Reign & Terrorize with Godly Powers.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Rated SeriesA captivating world reminiscent of Game of Thrones and The Wheel of Time.A magical doorway is rediscovered. Any who dare enter are teleported to the Lost City of Sultrim, a dilapidated city, nestled high within the Arid Hills. An artifact of great power is rumored to reside there, but all who set forth to retrieve it are never heard from again. Perhaps the Guardians of the Sun—giant winged bears created by the wizards of old—are not as extinct as the scholars believe.On the civilized side of the doorway, times are far from ideal in the Glowing City of Erotos. The struggle for power blurs the lines of friend and foe. Between the Arcanum, the queen, the Ver’konus, and the threat of enemy agents hiding in plain sight, everyone is a pawn in somebody’s deadly game.The military academy holds claim over Javic and Belford, but with all-out war looming on the horizon, and unpredictable fluctuations of the Power literally tearing the streets of Erotos apart beneath their feet, there is little time to focus on their mandated training.Belford’s past becomes clear as his memories resurface, but the more he learns about who he is and where he came from, the less certain the future becomes. Can Belford stitch together the shards of his forgotten memories before his past inevitably catches up with him?An epic tale of magic and mayhem spans a rich world brimming with danger.

About the Author

Paul Keyes was born and raised in Washington State between the beautiful waterways of the Puget Sound and the always majestic Cascade Mountains. Fascinated by the political and social workings of the world, he obtained degrees in both creative writing and economics from the University of Washington. In his spare time, he is an experienced pianist and composer, which has helped him bring a heightened sense of rhythm and emotional resonance to his written passages. Over the years, he has traveled everywhere from China to the Mediterranean, soaking in the many diverse cultures and histories. Throughout it all, there is no place he would rather be than back home, drifting on a boat somewhere between the San Juan Islands and his home port of Edmonds. You can follow Paul on Twitter @PaulJKeyes, TikTok @PaulJamesKeyes, or visit www.VergePublishing.org

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