Shadow Warrior

Bence Brechenhad is the sole survivor of the infamousAeonian army. His fear of Deranian justice drives himto flee the country, abandoning his only companion,Queen Isabel, without so much as a good-bye. Benceleaves with Isabel's ring and a black pearl with onegoal in mind: to find a new home and a fresh start.Throughout his adventures over rough seas andmaze-like woods, the sins of his past lurk aroundevery corner. When Bence reaches the country ofIrelle, he rescues a baby Dunya, jeopardizing hischances of acceptance into their clan.Meanwhile, Isabel tries to fulfill her new role asqueen. She is fully invested in rebuilding herkingdom, and funds her people's short-lived peaceuntil a man she thought was dead and a banishedHealer appear on her steps.Their arrival seems to prompt a string of murderscascading through Deran. Each victim is brandedwith the Aeonian mark, and Isabel's kingdom isinevitably sucked back into a vortex of violenceand turmoil.The winds whisper to Bence, calling him back toDeran. Will he have the courage to confront hispast and fight alongside Isabel once more?