The world ended in fire. The fight for what’s left is just beginning.

Centuries after a devastating meteor strike reshaped the Earth, humanity struggles to rebuild from the ashes. Magic, unleashed by the cataclysm, now weaves through a fractured North America, creating empires from ruins and monsters from shadows.

In the North, freedom survives only through fragile alliances between independent city-states, guarded by the immortal wizard Draco Lobo and his elusive order of warriors. But peace shatters as a ruthless enemy marches from the South.

Mad Dog, commander of the Crimson Empire’s brutal legions, rises to power through blood, fear, and conquest. With dragons under his command and dark magic fueling his armies, Mad Dog intends to crush the North and reshape the continent under his iron fist.

As war breaks loose, a group of heroes must face their greatest fears:

• A protective older brother, burdened by the family he failed to save.
• His younger brother, driven to prove he's more than helpless.
• A bee-like humanoid determined to defend his hive at any cost.
• A bumbling schoolteacher, struggling to turn classroom lessons into battlefield wisdom.
• An orphaned outsider desperate to find her place in a war-torn world.

Together, their courage, loyalty, and sacrifice might be enough to challenge an empire bent on domination. But will their combined efforts be enough to stop an entire empire set on war?

The Shadow of War is the thrilling first book in the Ashes of Arcadia series, blending post-apocalyptic fantasy, intricate politics, and intense military action—perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, George R. R. Martin, and Robert Jordan.

War is coming. Will you join the fight?