Frostfall – The Shattering (book 2)
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Book 2 of THE Tempest Rising Series
2The Frostfall has begun.
As tendrils of darkness creep across the land, leeching color and heralding death, three paths unfold.
Zodak, bearer of the last Shielder’s medallion, flees into the wilds—pursued by forces he barely understands, carrying a secret he cannot name.
Alana, Zodak’s estranged cousin, once voiceless and forgotten, finds herself drawn to the revered Sisters’ Keep. Within the ancient stone towers of the High Elder’s castle, she becomes entangled in a power struggle as the once-unshakable Sisterhood begins to fracture from within.
Daen, the Skypiercer, banished from Fortress Blackiron, must rally the scattered remnants of the Order. With the life of Ozir the dwarf, Kommandor of the Order hanging by a thread, Daen seeks to gather the last embers of an elite Order Guard before it’s extinguished forever.
Ancient forces stir. The darkness grows. But the Book of Truth has opened for a new hand, and a prophecy long buried speaks once more.
With creation itself crumbling beneath the surging Frostfall, voices in shadow whisper of a quiet hope. The few who refuse to submit may be all that stand between the world and ruin.
Recommended reading age: 13-113
Zodak – The Last Shielder (book 1)
Award-winning debut.
Book 1 of THE Tempest Rising Series
A courageous orphan. An ancient evil. A mysterious medallion.
In the village of Laan, Zodak endures a bleak life of misery at the hands of his hateful cousins and aunt. His steadfast uncle Ardon is his only anchor. When a water sprite arrives, speaking of destiny and an epic journey that awaits, Zodak struggles to grasp how an adventure with goblins, krikkis, and dwarves could ever be his story.
But when his uncle falls in a kidnapping plot and entrusts Zodak with a mysterious medallion, Zodak flees into a vast, unknown world. Seeking answers about his past and the medallion he carries, Zodak finds himself drawn to the magnificent city Uth Becca. In his journey, he unearths a clandestine order, a corrupt Magistrate, and a sinister plot that threatens humanity’s very existence.
A great evil awakens. Dark hordes are on the march. In a world desperate for a hero, can an outcast be enough?
Get swept away in an epic fantasy adventure with an unlikely hero on the edge of manhood, world-building reminiscent of Brandon Sanderson, and a protagonist who must decide whether to fight for truth, even if it costs him everything.
Recommended reading age: 11-111
Badu – Blade of the Nöz
a stand-alone Backstory novel
Assassin’s Creed meets robin hood meets band of brothers
In the outskirts of the opulent city of Epis Kopol, where terror reigns under the bloodstained rule of the Far Seer Priest, Badu stands as the fiercest warrior of the Nöz, a band of vigilantes devoted to opposing the tyrant. Badu’s skills are unmatched, his resolve unbreakable, but when a ruthless assassin with a vendetta against the Far Seer Priest joins the Nöz, the group is forever changed.
Driven by an unquenchable thirst for revenge, Badu finds himself entangled in a perilous journey alongside his new leader. Together, they navigate a dark world of deception and violence, ever planning their boldest attempt yet: the assassination of the Far Seer Priest.
When their plan unravels, leading Badu to despair, he finds himself trapped by the fate he sought to escape. Badu’s last flicker of hope lies in an ancient legend and a desperate prayer for a miracle.
Dive into a story where every turn is darker than the last, and the line between hero and villain blurs in the fight for redemption and survival.
Recommended reading age: 13-113
It is the age of kings. In the grand city of K’andoria, King Trimidian rules with a fair hand. The great evil sleeps.
Yet fissures have appeared across the kingdom. Savage Crow rebels terrorize villages across Rislaan; the haughty Far-Seer Priesthood of Epis Kopol has ignited a trade war; and decay and unrest plague Uth Becca, the once glorious White City.
The ambitious governor Ryvek Flailgore rules the White City, but his ambitions know no bounds. He eyes the crown. King Trimidian must show strength yet mercy, wisdom yet resolve, ever aware that history watches his every move.
Throne Born brings the long-dormant Age of Kings to vivid life. Maneuvering, political intrigue, intense battles, and the unyielding quest for power unfold in this epic tale with nothing less than the kingdom itself hanging in the balance. As the struggle for the Crown unfolds, King Trimidian navigates treacherous waters to secure his legacy and leave his mark upon the pages of history. The path he chooses will forever mark him as savior or villain.
Follow the prequel that predates Zodak – The Last Shielder by two hundred years.
Recommended reading age: 12-112
Author
Max Moyer
Max grew up roaming the streets and exploring the deep dark forests of Washington D.C. terrorizing neighborhood wild game and putting his brother Eli through various club initiations. He now resides in Oakton, VA (just outside D.C.) with his wife and four kids (lovingly referred to as the “Treehouse Gang”). The Treehouse Gang is, without a doubt, the biggest fan of his writing and creativity.
As a day (and sometimes night) job, Max runs Triumph Law, a boutique corporate law firm , where he works with amazing founders building, growing and selling inspiring companies. In the off hours (read: early in the morning before anyone else is awake or after they’re asleep), he loves getting lost in his writing.
In his (limited) free time (see above about running a law firm and raising four kids), he loves playing/swimming/skating/trampolining/fishing/skiing with the Treehouse Gang, riding his classic motorcycle, woodworking, drawing/painting, watching great movies and playing board games.
“”[F]luid and vivid [writing], making the world feel dirty, real, and magical at the same time.”
– Literary Titan
