In The Ancients, the fifth gripping volume of Ashes of the Frontier, the veil is torn from the hidden histories of gods, monsters, and the immortal bloodlines that shaped the world. From the blood-drenched sands of Mesopotamia to the storm-laden peaks of forgotten kingdoms, the story spirals through time as Malik, the first vampire king, recounts his rise—and his fateful clash with Lilith.

But he was not the only one destined for immortality.

Enter Ptah—the Egyptian who would become Anubis—and witness his transformation into death's eternal sentinel. As his tale unfolds, so too does the truth behind the Throne of Dragons, forged in the crucible of ancient betrayal and divine ambition.

Werewolves stir once more, led by the fierce and honorable Grigore Sulac of Moldova, their long-simmering rivalry with the vampire lords on the verge of reigniting. As ancient powers awaken and factions realign, Empousa—the Greek nightmare cloaked in seduction and shadow—launches a cunning gambit that could upend everything.

In the midst of it all is Damascus, the elusive spy whose shifting loyalties may hold the key to salvation-or total ruin.

The Ancients is a spellbinding blend of dark myth, epic fantasy, and blood-soaked revenge. The past has teeth, and it's come to claim the future.