Here is the epic saga of a mysterious storyteller who weaves lies and magic into a story that has become a legend. “All legends are born from truth. And full of lies. This legend is mine. You can judge me by it any way you want. But first, listen to my story. I buried the village of Ampur under a mountain of ice and snow. Then he killed their god. I mastered ancient magic and was cursed for it. I started a war with those who existed before the appearance of people, and I lost the princess I loved and wanted to save. I am the caller of lightning and the binder of fire. I'm a legend. And I am a monster. My name is Ari. And this is the story of how I unleashed the original evil.” Thus begins the story of a storyteller and a singer who are on the run and accidentally meet in a roadside tavern. But old sins are not forgotten, enemies do not want to lose track. Their old life is quickly catching up with them, and perhaps the whole world will have to pay for it. No one can escape their past, and all stories must have an ending. “History is created with patience, passion and, most importantly, great love.” – Jim Butcher “If you loved The Name of the Wind and The Wishes of Locke Lamora, this novel will become your next reading addiction.” – Dirk Ashton “An epic like no other—grand, sweeping, dramatic. A love letter to fantasy, burning with passion, heat and the mythology of South Asia. It reads like magic and tastes like saffron.” – Yudhanjaya Wijeratne “Epic fantasy at its best is an homage to fairy tales and legends, beautifully told and endlessly entertaining.” – Andrea Stewart “Rich world-building, plenty of events and clever plot twists. Highly recommend!" – Jonathan Mayberry “Beautiful, joyful and painful – always fascinating and sometimes heartfelt. This book made me remember why I love epic fantasy." - Kevin J. Anderson "This is an epic fantasy that must be approached with patience, and then it will satisfy any fan of the genre." – Kirkus Reviews