Awakening of Shadows

Awakening of Shadows (Book II) follows three converging paths as the war widens beyond the North: Tyr arrives in the towering harbor-city of York and fights his way into the brutal politics of the Craftsmans’ District, where his uncanny skill and strange lineage draw the attention of scholars, guild masters, and nobles offering opportunities that may come with hidden chains; Steven returns to his mercenary Order determined to turn catastrophe into power, forming a dangerous partnership with Tenebris as they seize command through fear, manipulation, and secret bargains; and Al leads the northern clans south in pursuit of Cygnus, confronting unnatural fog, disciplined goblin forces, and the brutal reality that his growing gifts may save his people—or strip away what makes him human. As alliances fracture, old bloodlines stir, and armies gather under banners that cannot be trusted, each step forward pulls the three men closer to the same unavoidable collision—one that will decide whether the Five Kingdoms unite against the darkness, or fall to it piece by piece.

RJD Ferguson is the author of The Alfarbani Series, an epic fantasy saga beginning with Son of Anger and continuing with Awakening of Shadows. His stories explore worlds shaped by war, ancient powers, loyalty, betrayal, and the choices ordinary people make when confronted by extraordinary circumstances.

A lifelong reader and fan of fantasy, Ferguson draws inspiration from the sweeping adventures, complex characters, and richly developed worlds that first drew him to the genre.

He lives on Long Island, New York, and continues to work on the next installment of The Alfarbani Series.