Arthur Leonard Shadow Guard Azrail Largus A heroic tale of friendship, adventure, and betrayal.

Synopsis

Two young boys set out for a routine overnight adventure, but everything changes when they uncover an ancient secret hidden in a quiet meadow. Thrust into a mysterious world where reality twists and dangers lurk at every turn, they find themselves trapped and hunted by ruthless forces. To survive, they must navigate unfamiliar terrain, form uneasy alliances, and confront enemies who will stop at nothing to destroy them. As their journey grows darker, each boy is forced to make a harrowing choice that will change their friendship, and their lives, forever.

Overview

This novel is part one in a series following the adventures of the Benson family after discovering the entrance to a magical and dangerous realm, The Lands of Zinerath. I began the series with the second book, The Black Beast of Hollendell, and quickly realized the backstory I had devised was so fascinating to me it was begging for a novel of its own. To the point I almost stopped work on The Black Beast to write the prequel instead. However, I forged on with the second part of the story, embellishing the history as I progressed. I’m glad I did, because what came from this process wove them together and raised both parts of the story to heights I couldn’t have imagined otherwise.

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Coming October 2026