Epic fantasy in the best traditions of J. R. R. Tolkien and Ted Williams. Etheria is a once beautiful fairy-tale world inhabited by people, elves, gnomes and fire-breathing dragons. A world divided by a centuries-old war between powerful lords. The first volume of a new epic fantasy series that has won the hearts of readers. large-scale battles, intrigue and, of course, dragons. The story of a simple country boy, Kaylen Brier, for whom meeting three strangers and their secret means losing his entire family and participating in a centuries-old war. Born in Flame. Forged in blood. Etheria is at war. Century after century, the lords of the south have been at war with each other, and only the dragon guard, warriors of the empire of bygone times, keep the world from a bloody flood. Kaylen Bryer is preparing for the Test of courage and skill, despite the longing for her tragically dead brother. But his life changes when three strangers appear in his native village. They are connected by a secret that has death on their heels and will change Kaylen's life. There is no such thing as prophecy. His coming was not predicted. And Kaylen, like any other person, bleeds. He will walk through the flames of war and lose everyone he loves. “I am absolutely convinced that Ryan Cahill is on his way to becoming one of the great fantasy authors like Jordan and others.” – TheBookWebb “Forget Legolas and Jon Snow, we have a new hero!” – BooksHappyThoughts “Sometimes a fantasy book comes along that reminds me why I fell in love with the genre.” – Dragons and Pages “Kahlen Brier will now join the ranks of characters like Kvothe and Bilbo Baggins.” – Goodreads “Cahill is a master peacemaker and a magical storyteller.” – B.L. Callaghan"Very nice story. Rich world-building, interesting characters, vividly brought to life. This is not a book to be read quickly, but to be enjoyed." – Jen Foster