The Shardbearer Cycle
The Last Shard | The Last Convergence | The Last Rite
The Shardbearer Cycle is an epic coming-of-age fantasy trilogy that follows those bound to twelve ancient shards—fragments of forgotten power that choose their bearers. Farmboys Finn and Will join Rae, a quick-witted street thief, and a band of unlikely allies as they journey through cursed ruins, haunted deserts, and rival kingdoms in search of the lost tomes that hold the secret to unbinding the shards. Pursued from the south by Empress Shih’s Xandonian mercenaries and from the north by the ruthless spymaster Drevan Brack and his Blueblades, the bearers must face deadly creatures, uncover long-buried truths, and forge bonds strong enough to withstand the darkness stalking them. Adventure, danger, and destiny collide as each shard tests its chosen—revealing who they are, and what they are willing to sacrifice.
The Last Shard
In a world where destiny and danger collide, Finn Thorburn, accompanied by his best friend Will and the enigmatic thief Raelyn, embarks on a perilous quest to protect powerful obsidian shards from ruthless mercenaries. As the shards bond with them, granting incredible abilities while threatening their very humanity, the trio must navigate a treacherous path towards Ainsdra to find the healer, Rafferty, in hopes of breaking free from the artifacts' consuming influence.
With their fates intertwined and ancient prophecies looming, Finn, Will, and Raelyn face relentless pursuit by ruthless forces seeking to gain control of the power of the shards. Betrayal, sacrifice, and a race against time propel them towards Ainsdra, where the fate of their future will be decided. As danger closes in, they must enact a daring plan to steal an ancient hidden tome from the Great Library.
In this gripping tale of sacrifice, power, and destiny, readers are drawn into a world of dark secrets, magical artifacts, and unlikely heroes bound by a shared fate that could either save or doom them all.
The Last Convergence
In a world where power lies in the shards of ancient magic, Finn, Rae, Will, and their companions navigate a treacherous path towards Keystone amidst political turmoil and sinister forces. As they uncover dark secrets and face relentless pursuit, alliances are tested, loyalties questioned, and sacrifices made.
With the King's mysterious illness plunging the city into chaos, the ruthless Prince Regent seizes control while Drevan Brack schemes in the shadows, manipulating shard-bearers for his own twisted ambitions. As the group reunites and new dangers emerge, they must race against time to unlock the secrets hidden within ancient texts and rescue captive shard-bearers before Brack's grip tightens.
In this epic tale of fantasy, coming-of-age, and heroism, their journey will lead them to the brink of ruin or redemption, where sacrifices must be made and destinies fulfilled. The saga continues with twists, turns, and revelations that will leave readers breathless in anticipation of what lies beyond the turning of each page.
The Last Rite
In a realm of magic and mystery, where shards hold unimaginable power, a group of unlikely heroes embark on a perilous journey across treacherous lands. As the new king's coronation sparks chaos, the shard-bearers must flee the city to safeguard their shards from the menacing spymaster, Brack.
Split into two groups, one faces the unforgiving Angry Sands while the other battles the relentless cold on their way to the Ruins of Nightfall. Tensions rise among the bearers as secrets unravel and alliances are tested. As they uncover ancient prophecies and face desert creatures and sinister foes, they must race against time to unlock the power of the shards at the mysterious Temple of Undoing.
With twists and betrayals lurking at every turn, they must navigate through danger and deception to prevent a catastrophe that could alter their world forever. Will they be able to unbind the shards before it's too late, or will their journey end in darkness? Join them on an epic quest filled with magic, courage, and unexpected alliances in a story of sacrifice, redemption, and the awakening of ancient powers.