Forged in Shadow (The War of the Nine Faerie Realms, Book 1)

SPFBO Semi-Finalist, Readers' Favorite 5 Stars, and Epic Fantasy Honorable Mention! *** "all the elements of an epic quest explored through a riveting plot . . . filled with magic and adventure that is complex and entertaining." ~ Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite Book Awards "A gripping tale of the reckless destruction wrought by the powerful, and the bone-deep bravery of those who seek to stop them." ~ JD "Reminds me of Game of Thrones with elves." ~ Sarah M. *** In the chaos of war, not all heroes shine. Some must rise from shadows to claim the light. As the youngest son of the greatest smith of the fae, Curuthannor should be aspiring to the forge. Instead, he would rather wield a blade than craft one. When the high elf king commissions a powerful enchanted sword requiring iron found only in the subterranean goblin mines of the Shadow Realm, Curuthannor seizes the opportunity to earn a place in the smithy that doesn’t require a hammer. But when dark elf treachery interferes, the live