Blood of the chosen
Book One in the Cronan's Kiss series
Cover art by Thea Magerand
Published by Shamas Press 2024
Paperback: 978-82-693550-0-0
E-book: 978-82-693550-1-7
The story
There are fates worse than death, and Ray would rather die than face his mother’s wrath…
Milana is the only family he has. For her, Ray stands up to his abusive stepfather. Until she turns against him, sparking a deadly fight that unleashes his hidden powers. Powers he never knew he had. Now a fugitive, he finds a new home and a brutal choice: flee or fight. Dive into Blood of the Chosen, a dark high fantasy, and meet a cast of compelling characters whose intertwined fates are woven in this haunting tale of betrayal, grief, guilt, and desperate courage.
Ray crossed a line. Now there’s no going back.
He had to grow up fast. Life in Blue Fortress with a cruel stepfather wasn’t ideal, but he had a choice to make; run away or stand up to the abuse and protect his mother. Truthfully, it wasn’t a choice. That night, Marcus went too far, forcing him to fight for his life. Fear and anger unleashed powers he’d never known he had.
Ray got his revenge.
But in this grim world, his act would never go unpunished and if he wants to avoid the executioner’s sword, he must run.
A hostile kingdom offers him refuge, but Ray fears being misled by his enemy’s kindness. Life offers him hope to build a future, but when this new home comes under threat of war, he must choose again. Escape and leave the kingdom to its fate or wager his life to protect it.
Blood of the Chosen is the first book in the epic Cronan’s Kiss adult high fantasy series, perfect for fans of heroic protagonists steeped in dark worlds rich with lore and magic.