Publisher's Synopsis
A Dark Fantasy Novel by Philip Stengel
In the dying kingdom of Vyrithar, the land rots, rivers bleed black, and the air carries whispers of an ancient power buried beneath the earth. Prince Alaric Vyrith bears the curse of the Hollow-a sentient, malevolent force that pulses through his veins and threatens to consume him along with the realm he's sworn to protect.
When a forbidden ritual reveals that the curse may be tied to an ancient pact made by the first king, Alaric must forge an uneasy alliance with Seraphine Draven, a noblewoman with secrets of her own. Together with a fractured fellowship of outcasts-an embittered knight, a cynical herbalist, and a half-mad alchemist-they journey into the Shattered Vale to uncover the truth, forge a cursed crown, and confront the Hollow's monstrous heart.
But the deeper they go, the more the Hollow awakens-and the line between sacrifice and damnation begins to blur. Blood will bind the crown. Blood will break it.
And some crowns were never meant to be worn.
The Hollow Crown is a visceral blend of dark fantasy, gothic horror, and tragic heroism-perfect for fans of The Witcher, The Broken Empire, and The First Law.
