Stealing the Light: An Epic Fantasy Fiction Series (Legend of the Dragon Lord Book 1)

Following the death of King Dengannon, Princess Celindria Dengannon finds herself in a precarious position. Though the throne should be hers, she faces betrayal from within her own court—allies conceal their true intentions, and the realm known as the Crux moves toward conflict. To secure her rule, Celindria seeks the aid of Mikel Stahlherz, a powerful figure who operates outside conventional authority and has no interest in court politics or royal titles. However, a conspiracy emerging in Mikel's city proves far more dangerous than typical political rivalries. Celindria possesses the leadership necessary to govern, while Mikel commands the tactical skill to wage war, yet neither can succeed alone. Beneath the political turmoil, a greater threat emerges: forbidden magic has been unleashed in the Crux, monstrous creatures roam at night, and the Splintered Empire—a force that nearly destroyed the world in ages past—is awakening once more. Whoever claims the throne will face the devastation left in its wake. This is the first book in the Legend of the Dragon Lord series, a fantasy narrative centered on political intrigue, conflict, and characters who must fight to achieve their goals.