Blurb:

A destiny she never chose. A Fate, she can’t escape.

In the thousand year wake of the great cataclysm, Princess Alira Verbrandt lives in the shadow of her siblings’ political prowess and military might. She savours her life’s scholastic tranquility, until the Illyrian Empire marches against her family, declaring war against the southern kingdoms.

On the eve of battle, Alira is unveiled as a Fate; the scion of a human bloodline who fought alongside Aten in his rebellion against the Archon of Shadows. The revelation of her lineage, alongside the waking of lights and shadows re-ignites a war which has transcended time.

Alira must re-forge the old alliance of the south to end the looming threat of Illyria while keeping an eye toward the stars. A forgotten prophecy becomes her destiny, and three tasks are set upon her to ready the world for the final judgement of Zeion.

Unite the Fates. Awaken Aten. Finish what we started.

Author: N.A. Betts

Book Title: The Waking of Storm and Flame

Cover Artist: Getcovers

Word Count: 359 Pages / 123,262 words

Publisher: Self-Published

Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Adult

Available Formats: eBook, Paperback, Hardcover

Trigger Warnings: Medieval violence, Execution

Additional Details: The novel will release on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. To stay up to date with the novel's release, or for more information about the author, please visit: https://www.nabettsfantasy.com. You can also engage with the author on X/Twitter @authornickbetts.

Author Bio:

Nick Betts is the newest voice in the realm of Epic Fantasy. He is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, and now works for the Department of National Defense. Nick lives in the town of Gibbons, Alberta, Canada with his wife, and two cats - Bandit and Carter. He always had a love for telling stories of the fantastic and surreal. Nick isn’t an avid traveller but, through his love of fantastical things, will tell you he’s been to more places than many people will ever go. When he’s not creating new worlds, Nick’s passions lie in following professional wrestling and playing Dungeons & Dragons.