"The plot is excellent, the characters are complex with hidden agendas and resolute desires to at least leave behind some good in this world. The battles are breathtaking--without giving too much away, let me say that Balistor's final battle is definitely cinema-worthy. The explanation of magic is astounding, showing its complexity, richness, and unpredictability."

For five hundred years the Gods have united the Three Nations in harmony. Now that balance has been shattered, and chaos threatens.

A town burns and flames light the night sky. Hunted and alone, seventeen year old Eric flees through the wreckage. The mob grows closer, baying for the blood of their tormentor. Guilt weighs on his soul, but he cannot stop, cannot turn back. If he stops, they die. For two years he has carried this curse, bringing death and destruction wherever he goes. But now there is another searching for him – one who offers salvation. His name is Alastair, and he knows the true nature of the curse. Magic.

In this riveting tale of destiny and survival, join Eric on an extraordinary journey as he battles his inner demons and grapples with forces that threaten to tear his world apart. Will he find the strength to control his magic and restore the shattered harmony of the Three Nations? The fate of an entire realm hangs in the balance.