The Gate

<p><strong>The final battle looms. The fate of a world caught between light and darkness hangs in the balance.</strong></p><p>Benjamin Arlin's life was forever changed by an ancient out-of-print book known as <em>The Story</em> a relic tied to a forgotten prophecy that set him on a mission to free his world from a mass illusion. Now adrift at sea and reeling once again from the loss of those he held dear-his world shattered by a devastating attack from the first dragon seen in centuries-Ben faces a crossroads.</p><p>He must decide whether to complete the mission alone or surrender to the encroaching darkness and return home. But when his choice leads him straight into the clutches of his greatest enemy Ben's own doubts threaten to unravel everything.</p><p>If Ben gives in to darkness he could expose a powerful secret both he and the Creature desperately seek-one that could tip the scales toward freedom or total ruin: the location of an artifact known as the Gate.</p><p><strong>Salvation-or eternal darkness-hangs in the balance. Step into the quest that will decide the fate of the world.</strong></p>