The Path of No Return

The Aeonfall Chronicles #1

by Mitchell T. Jacobs

Misfortune has befallen Mase, apprentice of the city of Osam. After a devastating attack by a monstrous ancient evil, his body has been cursed. Outcast and shunned by his own people, Mase's prospects look grim. But one possibility for redemption follow the Path of No Return, travel to where the stars fell form the sky, and return with a piece of a fallen star. Only through that pilgrimage can the evil that taints him be cleansed. Alongside two companions that share his predicament, Mase chooses to undertake the journey. With Gegard, a young noble warrior, and the huntress Shana, he will either redeem himself or die trying. But reaching their destination will be no simple task. All manner of dangers lay on their path to redemption. From deadly machines, to forbidden knowledge, to fatigue, hunger, and thirst, their bodies, minds, and souls will be placed in grave danger. And the quest for redemption may be the least of their concerns, for the ancient evil that cursed them may be the herald of something far darker...

356 pages, Paperback

Published August 29, 2017

About the author

Mitchell T. Jacobs was born Yong Sun Park in Anyang, South Korea, and was adopted at the age of four months. His adopted family gave him their love, his current name, and his New York accent. He grew up in the small town of Groton, New York. Mitchell still currently resides close by, near Ithaca, New York.

Mitchell discovered his love of writing in his freshman year of college, where he took several creative writing and screenwriting classes. He is a graduate of Binghamton University with a B.A. in history. Some of his favorite topics to study include World War II, Ancient Rome and Medieval Asia. Mitchell's hobbies include board games, video games and anime. He enjoys contemporary literature as well as classic writers such as Edgar Allen Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, J.R.R. Tolkein. Fitting with his background in history, he also enjoys World War I era poetry, such as Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon. Mitchell is also a fantasy sports enthusiast (he always seems to come in second place) and is a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Black Wolf is Mitchell's first published novel. He also enjoys writing fantasy, blogging and occasionally dabbles in poetry, accompanied by a good cup of coffee.