Ashwalker

"Ashwalker" is the first book in the *Shadows of Empires* series, following Casia, a woman who discovers she possesses dangerous, forbidden magic in a world where such powers are hunted. As she attempts to hide her abilities, she becomes entangled with a mysterious and powerful man named Elander, forcing her to navigate political intrigue and a brewing war. Together, they must uncover the truth about her past and the ancient threats rising against their kingdom.

Created in collaboration with S.M. Gaither, this premium collector hardcover edition of Ashwalker, the first book in The Emberfall Trilogy, has been exclusively designed by Shadowfern Editions. Dragons were once unleashed as weapons, leaving the kingdom of Kaldra shattered in their wake. Arowyn Vale is an ashwalker, surviving among the ruins of a world forever changed by dragonfire. But when she saves a dying dragon hatchling, her actions draw the attention of King Reave Callahan and pull her into the heart of the very kingdom responsible for breaking her world. Now trapped within the king's court, surrounded by dangerous power, ancient magic and secrets that refuse to stay buried, Arowyn must decide what she is willing to become to survive. A weapon for the kingdom that destroyed everything she knew... Or the spark that burns it down from within. An atmospheric fantasy romance filled with dragons, dangerous magic, political intrigue and a world shaped by ash and fire.