From Ashes: Book One of the Illuminator Saga - LARGE PRINT EDITION

by Heather Wohl

LARGE PRINT EDITION!

Quistix’s life as a humble Bellaneau blacksmith is obliterated in a blaze of fire and emerald-encrusted steel when a vicious bandit storms her hillside home with orders to retrieve a mysterious artifact called "The Illuminator." Now, Quistix Daedumal must find the strength to rise from the ash-covered rubble of her former life. Scarred by unfathomable tragedy and in need of a new purpose, the half-elf vows to slay Soren Everbleed, the ruthless ruffian who shattered her world.

Alongside a handful of charming misfits, Quistix embarks on an epic odyssey across the Isle of Destoria, a continent teeming with nefarious beasts, forbidden magic, and sadistic royals.

This completed five-book epic fantasy series is perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings and The Odyssey type quests, dark fantasy readers who love a found-family tale, humorous LitRPG dungeon crawlers, and Dungeons & Dragons style adventure fiction.

***WINNER - TOP PICK AWARD - Author Shout***
***FINALIST - BEST FANTASY - BBYNA Awards***
***FINALIST - BEST DEBUT NOVEL - Literary Global Award***

Published by Rusty Ogre Publishing.

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PRAISE FOR FROM ASHES

“Wohl is a force, taking the torch from legends like Tolkien and running with it full steam ahead.” - Erica Summers, author of The Rictus Grin and Other Tales of Insanity

"This book is fabulous. I cried, I laughed, I gasped, but most importantly... I was left wanting more." - Brooke Martitz, Reviewer

"I was captivated from the start." - Amazon reviewer

"From the very first page this book sweeps you into another world and doesn't let you leave until the end!" - Amazon reviewer

"The world Wohl weaves is so beautifully described, it’s entirely immersive. This story is filled with tests of will, loyalty, family, and friendship." - Amazon reviewer

456 pages, Paperback

Published January 14, 2026

About the author

Award-winning author, Heather Wohl, coordinates a growing oil field laboratory based in Casper, Wyoming. While her job is straightforward and clinical, she enjoys letting her mind wander into creative outlets. An avid storyteller since childhood, she has always enjoyed spinning fantastical tales. She is a proud supporter of chronic illness support, mental health awareness, and pitbull advocacy, considering the latter to be her furry muses. Heart and soul are poured into every page of her work, and she looks forward to the opportunity to entertain you.