Series: Book 1 in the Wounds in the Sky series
Rating: Not rated
Tags: Fantasy, Fiction
Summary
Aric and Fadan are half-brothers. Both sons of the Empress,
but only one of them the son of the Emperor. A decade ago,
Fadan's powerful father tore the Empire in two by outlawing the
use and practice of magic. Forbidden from seeing each other,
Aric and Fadan defy the Emperor and wander the vast Imperial
Citadel until one night, they stumble upon an ancient Manual of
Magic. They are faced with a choice: take the book straight to
the Emperor or see if one of them has the forbidden magical
Talent. Their world is turned upside down and the half-brothers
find themselves swept away as tragedy and conspiracy separate
them, sending each to either end of the Empire. In a world of
dark mages, massive creatures, and vengeful gods, one will
train as a Dragon Hunter while the other taps into magical
powers that could spell his execution.