Mud: 1 (Chronicles of the Third Realm War)

Royal Palm Literary Award for Book of the Year and First Place for Fantasy. Torn apart by war and abandoned by the gods only one hope remains to save humanity. But the savior isnt human at all. Trapped by his Makers command to protect a mysterious box Adem is forced to kill anyone who tries to steal it. When a young boy chances upon Adems temple he resists temptation intriguing the golem. As the boy and his sister convince Adem to leave the refuge of his temple the group lands in a web of trouble. Now Adem will do whatever necessary to keep his new young charges safe even if it means risking all to get rid of the box. Their saving grace comes in the form of an angel who offers to set Adem free of the boxs magic by granting his greatest desire--making him human. But first Adem must bring back the angels long-dead human love from the Underworld. In doing so he will risk breaking the barrier between the realms a cataclysm that could launch the Third Realm War. To set things right he may be forced to give up the only thing hes ever truly wanted...a chance at a soul of his own. Love Chronicles of the Third Realm War? Catch the prequel RAIN available now!