A thousand years have passed since the Wingots struck a deal with the Shadow Creatures to vanquish magic from the Kingdom and enslave the Wingless. But magic is hard to kill, and is slowly returning.

Cassara, a young Wingless Magic Shaper and Master Assassin, hates the Wingots and their ability to fly more than anyone. When a Seer glimpses the murder of a Wingot Prince, her uncle tasks her with the unthinkable—to save him.

Time is running out. The Shadow Creatures have returned, and they want to rule over the Kingdom. Can Cassara look beyond her hate and see the Wingot Prince for who he is? Why do the Wingots call him the Traitor Prince? And what about a secret Prophecy that foretells her future?

Nothing is as it seems.

Desperate, Cassara needs an army, she needs magic, and she needs dragons, but is she willing to pay the ultimate price to bring them back?

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS "A Four Kingdom Fantasy," an epic adventure we hope will be the first of many from Jeff Altabef, the multiple-award-winning author of such critically acclaimed series as "A Nephilim Thriller," "A Point Thriller," "Chosen," and "Red Death."

"...a vividly crafted fantasy world. ...a thrilling journey packed with intrigue, betrayal, and a quest for power. Altabef's skillful storytelling, robust character development, and mesmerizing setting make this book stand out among fantasy novels." ~ Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Carol Thompson (5 STARS)

"The Assassin, the Traitor, and the Prophecy is a great read for fantasy fans who love magic, complex characters, and a story that keeps you guessing, and I definitely recommend it." ~ Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, K.C. Finn (5 STARS)

"...wonderfully written and takes the reader on a gripping journey filled with unexpected directions and dilemmas that leave one looking forward to the events of subsequent chapters." ~ Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Frank Mutuma (5 STARS)

"Well-developed characters, political intrigue, suspense-filled action scenes, and well-written fight sequences make for an engaging tale that readers will find hard to put down. This is a must-read for lovers of fantasy fiction." ~ US Review of Books (RECOMMENDED)

"As this story progresses and unfathomable mysteries are exposed, you will gasp and wonder what will happen next. Prophecies that are coming true abound in it, and its captivating, mysterious plot line will both inspire wonder and evoke your greatest anxieties. Fantasy readers should not miss this work, which is a masterpiece in its own right." ~ Feathered Quill Book Reviews