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When ruthless matriarch Kerra baptizes her newborn son Asher in the acidic river of Sanctum, she sets him on a brutal path of blood, trials, and hidden truths. In the monster-haunted valley of Sanctum-shrouded in stinking green fog and stalked by four-eyed dread hounds-Asher grows up torn between two worlds. His mother, leader of the fearsome Ember Jackals warriors, demands he embrace ancient rites, relentless combat, and the savage traditions of their clan. Yet his gentle caretaker Maya, a lowly Sanctumite with dangerous secrets and dreams of escape, offers him kindness, forbidden knowledge, and a life beyond endless bloodshed. As Asher navigates clashing loyalties in this coming of age dark fantasy, he must master the blade and magic, confront horrifying trials in nightmarish realms like the Blood Pits, and face revelations that could shatter everything he believes. Will he uphold his lineage's bloody legacy, protect those he loves, or forge his own destiny in a world built on manipulation, deceit, and unrelenting stakes? This character driven fantasy delivers rich worldbuilding, intense battles, magic, complex relationships, and profound themes of family, identity, and survival. Perfect for fans of rich worldbuilding, dark fantasy, and coming of age tales looking for an emotionally charged sword and sorcery adventure. Winner of the 2024 Firebird Book Award for Coming of Age and a 5-star Readers' Favorite(R) pick! Step into the Ivory Saga today.

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""Stygian in tone, this darkly lyrical coming-of-age gem is a master class in fantasy worldbuilding."" -Kirkus Reviews ""an enthralling and dark fantasy that immerses readers in a world of secrets, rigid customs, and powerful emotions...★★★★★"" -Carol Thompson from Readers' Favorite ""Each character's motivations and actions are layered and multifaceted, reflecting the complexity of human nature."" -betterauds.com ""The author skillfully weaves themes of power, freedom, and identity into a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking."" -paxjones.com

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