Flamecaster (Shattered Realms Series #1)

Set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a breathtaking story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death. This dazzling beginning to a new series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are new to her work.

Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic—and a thirst for revenge. Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now he’s closer than ever to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. With time running out, Ash faces an excruciating choice: Can he use his powers not to save a life but to take it?

Abandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told that the magemark on the back of her neck would make her a target. But when the King’s Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers, Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any birth-based curse. Though Jenna doesn’t know why she’s being hunted, she knows that she can’t get caught.

Eventually, Ash’s and Jenna’s paths will collide in Arden. Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the ruthless king, they will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine.

One a healer forced to kill, the other a survivor destined to fight—their shared enemy will unite them.

• A Healer Bent on Vengeance: Ash is a powerful magic-wielder trained to save lives. But after a cruel king throws his world into chaos, he must decide if he can use his gift to take a life instead.
• A Girl Marked by Magic: Jenna Bandelow knows the magemark on her neck makes her a target. When the king’s guards begin hunting her, she’ll need all her skills as a saboteur to survive.
• Hidden Identities and Dangerous Secrets: Forced into hiding, both Ash and Jenna must live under false names as they navigate a kingdom filled with spies and betrayal. But some secrets can’t stay buried forever.
• A World of Political Intrigue: Return to the beloved world of the Seven Realms, where warring kingdoms clash and ancient magic stirs in the shadows, threatening to unravel an already fractured queendom.