An EVVY award-winning epic fantasy adventure.

An unlikely heroine faces impossible odds. A healer longs for adventure. Magic and mayhem collide in this award-winning epic fantasy adventure.

When Marrington Castle falls to a dark and ancient evil, I find myself in the impossible position of protecting Queen Rebekah. Me—a simple girl caught in the chaos of a kingdom on the brink of ruin. With a healer by my side, I set out across the continent, searching for the lost artifacts that could awaken a legendary warrior. But we're not the only ones hunting them. An army of monsters is closing in, and time is slipping through our fingers.

Raging waterfalls, pitch-black caves, and treacherous mountain cliffs stand between me and my mission. Each challenge tests my strength, my courage, and my very soul. The more I fight, the more my resolve hardens—I must summon the Avant Champion.

But the cost may be more than I can bear.

How far am I willing to go? What sacrifices must I make? The fate of the kingdom rests in my hands, and one wrong choice could doom us all to eternal darkness.

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"I loved this—a great classic style fantasy, action, adventure, a bit of romance, great characters. A thoroughly enjoyable read ..." — Tara K (NetGalley Reviewer 2019, Five Stars)

"With active scenes, sympathetic characters, and hooks throughout the story, you can count on being rooted to one spot until the last word is read." —Judge, 25th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards

" ... a solid fantasy from Samet." —Readers' Favorite Reviewer (2018)

"... interesting world building, well written characters, an engaging and entertaining plot." —Anna Maria (NetGalley Reviewer)

"This book's world fascinated me. I love fantasy books with royalty and political intrigue." —Kitnkaookle Blogger