Awakening of Shadows (Paperback)

Paperback. In the wake of the northern disaster, the shadow of war stretches south.Al has survived impossible trials, but survival has changed him. As he leads the northern clans and returns toward Harding, he finds a land already slipping into catastrophe. To protect those he loves, Al must become more than a warrior-he must become a leader capable of shaping battles, commanding loyalty, and unleashing the terrifying power awakening within him.Far away in York, Tyr seeks an honest life at the forge, earning respect through skill and discipline. But his gift draws dangerous attention, and the deeper he is pulled into the city's secrets, the clearer it becomes that his craft is tied to powers older and stranger than he understands.Meanwhile, Steven returns to the Order determined to turn failure into opportunity. Ambitious and ruthless, he seeks the power and respect he believes are his due, convincing himself that the end justifies any cost. But when his choices collide with Al's desperate defense of Harding, Steven must choose between ambition and friendship.Victory may be possible-but peace is not.As old loyalties fracture and ancient powers stir, Al's path leads toward York, where enemies gather and secrets wait.Awakening of Shadows is the second book in the series, continuing an epic tale of war, betrayal, ancient power, and the cost of becoming what the world needs most. Al returns south as war spreads, while Tyr's gift draws dangerous attention in York and Steven's ambition threatens old loyalties. Ancient powers awaken in Book Two of the series. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…