Publisher's Synopsis
In a time of darkness, when kings are slain and good men die, the downtrodden take up arms. Thieves and pirates become heroes, and legends are born to rise above the shadow and return the light. Like flint and steel, a handful of seemingly ordinary men and women will rekindle the flames of hope Once lit, the fires of promise will spread to change the world. For a thousand years, the Midorian Empire has suffered under the rule of an immortal sorcerer. Hailed as a Messiah by some, this sorcerer demands loyalty and sacrifice while harsh punishment awaits those who defy him. The empire's only hope lies in the words of an ancient prophesy that speaks of one who will depose the tyrant and bring harmony to the land. Follow the story of Jensen, a soldier who is forced to flee north with his charge, Solana. The men in his order want him dead, but he doesn't know why. And Garrett, the pirate captain who vows revenge for the death of his family, but a chance meeting with a mage named Miri alters his plans. These are but a few of the unlikely heroes who are destined to shape the world. Revolution is coming, and only the gods know where it will lead in book one of the trilogy, New Dawn's Light.
