Book I - Lantern In The Fog
The Dawnshield Order has protected Altheryon for generations in the name of Solaris, god of light, renewal and judgement. Yet beneath the shining towers of Dawnhold, the Council of Zenith has begun tightening its grip on every aspect of life.
Captain Evander Drake remains one of the Order's most respected officers, a man devoted to duty, compassion and service. But after a deadly ambush on the roads near Oxleigh, he begins to see troubling cracks beneath the ideals he has sworn to defend.
As whispers of rebellion spread across the frontier and a raven-marked movement gathers strength, Evander finds himself caught between loyalty to the Order and loyalty to the people it was sworn to protect.
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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
Early praise for Lantern in the Fog
Advance reader reviews reproduced with permission.
“Evander quickly became my favorite character. His quiet strength, compassion, and unwavering sense of honor made him feel incredibly real. I loved that he leads with kindness instead of arrogance, and every decision he makes carries emotional weight.”
“What really stood out was the moral complexity. The conflict isn't simply good versus evil. There are questions about faith, power, obedience, and what it actually means to serve the people.”
“Lantern in the Fog is the kind of fantasy that builds its tension through people as much as battles. Evander Drake immediately stood out to me because his strength isn’t just that he can hold a shield line—it’s that he notices frightened recruits, wounded civilians, and the moral cost of every order.”
Reader-created promotional graphic by @read_with.rose
FROM THE EDITORIAL REPORT
“The story works, the voice is distinctive and controlled, and the central relationships land.”
— Matthew Marie, developmental editor