The Crimson Spire

<p><em>Epic in scale this enticing adventure features plenty of tense moments and striking characters. - Kirkus Review.</em></p><p></p><p><em>Shawn F. Parker crafts an immersive world filled with mystery intrigue and rich storytelling. The Crimson Spire is a compelling blend of suspense and fantasy pulling readers into a gripping tale from the first page. The characters feel well-developed and the plot keeps you hooked with twists that keep you guessing. If you enjoy atmospheric world-building and a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat this is a fantastic read. Looking forward to the next installment! - Amazon Review.</em></p><p></p><p><em>Readers meet a multitude of intriguing characters all with their own concerns and motivations from the get-go. And these players are not ones to sit idly by. There are marriage considerations troop movements and discussions of war to name just a few topics. Even with so much in motion Parker's story unfolds in a digestible manner. While it may take readers a few pages to understand the Thaumas' powers they are revealed without too much extraneous explanation. - Kirkus Review.</em></p><p></p><p><em>I couldn't put The Crimson Spire down! Gripping plot vivid world-building and characters I genuinely cared about. A thrilling start to a promising saga! - Amazon Review.</em></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>For generations the kingdom of </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Averose</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> has been stripped of magic while its rival </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Tamaria</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> guards the secret of the </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Thaumas</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>-warriors who wield elemental power drawn from the towering </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Crimson Spire</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>. Bound by an uneasy truce both kingdoms stand on the brink of war and five lives will determine the fate of the realm.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>As Averose seeks to reclaim its stolen birthright and Tamaria fights to protect its supremacy one truth becomes clear: magic is not a gift-it is </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>taken</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>.</span></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Magic is a weapon. Power is hoarded. War is inevitable.</strong></p>