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Prelude to Fire
A Young Adult Fantasy Novel by D.K. Holmberg
Prequel to the The Cloud Warrior Saga Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Sword and Sorcery,
- Reluctant Hero,
- Prophecy,
- Quest
This book is for you if you're into...
- Seasoned warriors facing impossible choices for their kingdom
- Fantasy quests with hidden loyalties and secretive allies
- Characters wrestling with destiny and mystical callings
A warrior to a dying king discovers a destiny he never imagined. The first novel in the bestselling The Cloud Warrior Saga.
Part 1 - First Warrior
Lacertin has served his king faithfully for decades, but has failed on his final mission for him. When he returns to the kingdoms, he discovers a dark secret to the king's illness, and the only person who can truly help him hides a secret of her own. Lacertin must decide how much he will sacrifice for the people he cares most about.
Part 2 - Servant
Trapped in Incendin and tormented while searching for answers, Lacertin is rescued by a mysterious priest of Issa. Released from his torture, the priest reveals secrets of Incendin that challenge everything Lacertin thought he knew, and gives him a chance to be something more than the warrior he had been… if only he's willing to believe in his calling to serve fire.
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