Sword of Izador

For five centuries, mages ruled the Empire of Fehrí. Revered for their power, their wit, and their virtue, they led without falter, allowing Fehrí to flourish into a glowing beacon of prosperity. But power breeds fear, and fear breeds rebellion. In the Great Uprising, the mages were hunted, slaughtered, and exiled. Magic vanished. But in a cruel irony, Fehrí plunged into a period of darkness without the leadership of the great mages.

In an empire on the brink of collapse, Arden Morné, a member of the Fehrí Royal Special Forces, becomes the center of the universe. Born in chains and raised in silence, he was taught to serve, not to lead. But fate does not ask, it demands. With rival factions fighting for a crumbling throne and the return of a shadowy evil, Arden finds himself at the center of a storm that threatens to consume more than just Fehrí.

Together with his companions, the young soldier embarks on a perilous journey across the continent. As they confront beasts, pirates, and impossible choices, Arden must face the fragile line between destiny and choice.

The Sword of Izador will awaken.

A heart-pounding book challenging fate and morality, The Sword of Izador launches you into a world infused with warfare and magic. With his beautiful descriptions and rich world-building, Ron Kim is a truly inspirational young writer.

-Joy Zhou, author of The Forgotten Son