Son of the Sanctumite: A Dark Fantasy of Sword and Sorcery (Ivory Saga Book 1)

When Kerra, ruthless matriarch of the Ember Jackals, baptizes her newborn son in an acidic river, its waters stripping skin and flesh from his bones, she ignites a destiny soaked in blood. Asher’s first steps into the monster-haunted valley of Sanctum, a lowly realm stalked by dread hounds, unravel a cruel world of ancient rites and buried secrets. Kerra, a tyrant who revels in suffering yet craves a pure bond with her son, hides her darkness as Asher grows closer to Maya, his caretaker with forbidden dreams. To save those he loves, Asher must face the shadows both within and without.