The Veridian Wars: Book 1 (The Secret Chronicles of Lost Magic)

In the Solan Realm, where magic is a mark of sin and the Faith reign supreme, a dark war brews… A slave soldier turned reluctant hero, holds a key that could alter the Realm's fate. As the Faith's shadow lengthens, masking evil in holiness, five souls find their paths entwined in a sinister new world order. The slave soldier grapples with his destiny, wanting freedom but knowing he is a pawn. An acolyte is torn between his faith and truth. The consul’s wife is thrust into power against her wishes. A scholar embarks on a forbidden quest. And a girl witnesses visions of doom. In a land where only the corrupt are permitted magic, can they overcome personal grievances and risk their lives to stand for truth? As the Veridian Wars loom, they must choose: become the Realm’s salvation or its destruction.

*NOTE – The Veridian Wars is a 2-book story. Book 2 will be released in 2024 Reviews for The Secret Chronicles of Lost Magic:

”What good fantasy looks like.” ★★★★★

“Just masterful. I couldn’t put it down.” ★★★★★

“A book really has to impress me to give it 5 stars.” ★★★★★

“So real and believable.” ★★★★★

“I couldn’t stop reading. I love it.” ★★★★★

“One of the better fantasies I’ve read.” ★★★★★

“Filled with surprising turns and twists.” ★★★★★

"Nothing is what it seems." ★★★★★

A note on the series:

'The Secret Chronicles of Lost Magic' is a collection of standalone epic fantasy novels rather than a series. Each novel is a complete story that invites readers to fully immerse into a rich fantasy world. Each ‘Chronicle’ is set in a different era within the same world and can be read in any order, but here’s the chronology for interested readers: #1 The Raven – a ‘prehistoric’ era #2 Dragonshade – a ‘Bronze Age’ era #3 The Veridian Wars (2 books) – a 'classical' era

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