Barron: Fire And Ruin

by C. A. ROLLINS

A tale of high adventure within the original Shadows and Dust series! The author's first novel, this tale of mysticism. intrigue, and incredible courage has been nearly twenty years in the making. The story begins on Barron, home to the Rotheran wolves. A culture of tradition, celebration, and discipline, the Rotheran protect the magic that give them power with zeal and the Heart of Barron. They share the land of Carnos with myriad other races, all who seek entrance to the Heart to draw power for their own purposes. It is the Rotheran who deem those that are worthy, and very few are up to the task. As the Hunter's Moon rises, Dretholl, revered Pack Master of Rotholme, leads his clan in observance of festivals and feasts. He prepares his two sons, Fangar and Soartos, to defend the Heart from the menacing threats that plague his dreams. Meanwhile, across the ocean, the Mugnos Empire is crumbling. Engaged in war for over two decades, their once proud industrial complex is failing to meet demands. Facing civil unrest and defeat, the emperor charges Admiral Bellon Fortsend, Commanding Officer of the Imperial Navy, to set sail across the ocean and establish new supply lines to aid the failing empire. He gathers a fleet of one hundred and fifty thousand imperial citizens and sets sail for foreign shores. The future of the Empire is at stake, and the weight of salvation weighs heavily upon Bellon's shoulders. He leans on his closest advisers for support, but the hearts of men hide truth and trust is hard to come by. As these wheels turn, a ravenous hunger lurks within the shadows. Koron, Dominat of the Centurions, has united an entire world under his banner. A warlock of immense power, advanced in age and wisdom, Koron seeks to find new worlds to control and magics to drain to fuel his unnaturally long life. He sets his sights on Barron. As he instructs and prepares his armies to invade. Bruce, a Forsworn and Champion of the Dominat, struggles to come to terms with this new war. Koron introduces him to arcane rituals and dark magics, growing his curiosity while sowing the seeds of doubt within his Champion. Bruce, along with the other knights of Centurion prepare for war the likes of which they've not seen in their lifetime. The way is being opened and all that call Barron home will soon face their greatest challenge. United, they can overcome the fires of ruin. Divided, their world will end in shadows and dust.

260 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2019