The Godless: A Novel (Children Book 1)

Fifteen thousand years after a war between gods, their massive bodies remain scattered across the world—in forests, beneath mountains, and at the ocean floor. For millennia, humans have awakened with strange powers derived from these divine remains. The city Mireea is built against a stone wall following the fallen body of the god Ger. Ayae, a young cartographer's apprentice, is attacked and discovers she cannot be harmed by fire. This newfound power makes her a target for an approaching army. With guidance from Zaifyr, a man adorned with charms, she learns the history of 'cursed' men and women and begins to understand her abilities and the dangers they bring. Meanwhile, the saboteur Bueralan infiltrates the invading army to uncover its secrets. Told through three perspectives, the story culminates in an epic siege where Ayae, Zaifyr, and Bueralan face both external invaders and internal enemies within Mireea. This is the first book in Ben Peek's epic fantasy series.