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Synopsis
In the shadow of Highcrown’s towering walls, war drums thunder from two fronts—one familiar, one forgotten. Commander Doric, a battle-hardened sentinel dismissed as a relic by the kingdom's council, finds himself racing against time to protect a city besieged by the Khentar and stalked by the far more sinister Grau'gach. As old enemies close in and strange kidnappings unsettle the realm, Doric and the earth-healer Moira uncover a chilling truth: the Grau'gach are not raiding, they’re harvesting bloodlines tied to the kingdom’s ancient founding. Across the mountains, Doric’s former protégé Kelan leads the tattered remnants of a failed dream, only to stumble upon a ritual site where the past hungers for vengeance. When the feared Khentar warlord Grakkar approaches under a banner of truce, it becomes clear that even sworn enemies must unite to stop what is awakening beneath the stone. As the full moon rises, alliances are forged in desperation, and a forbidden history claws its way back into the light. In the heart of the mountains, something older than war is waking. And it remembers who betrayed it.
The Weight of Ash: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark military fantasy features war on multiple fronts, kidnapping, and ancient horrors with strong violence and battle scenes. Best for adult readers comfortable with mature fantasy content.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include kidnapping, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Mature readers will be gripped by desperate alliances, ancient betrayals, and commanders racing to stop something terrible from awakening.