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Pub date September 7, 2024

ISBN 979-8991387903

Price $11.99 Paperback, $3.99 Kindle edition

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Daily kicks off The Chronicles of the Lawbreaker series with a tense and insightful journey into the dynamics of power, self-discovery, and fate. The Federated Kingdoms are shattered by failing crops, monstrous creatures, and brutal raiders. Amid the chaos, Lauren, a boy with dreams of music, is torn between his father’s harsh expectations and his own desires. After a violent assault, he flees to Songhaven, a refuge for minstrels, where the shadow of a dark prophecy looms: Lauren may be the Lawbreaker, the one destined to unravel the world.

Daily excels in crafting deeply human characters. Lauren’s transformation from a hesitant, conflicted youth to a confident minstrel is both relatable and inspiring, resonating with universal struggles of identity and ambition. Ambrose, as a mentor and prophet, serves as a compelling counterbalance. Secondary characters like Peg and Tavis add depth and complexity to the story. The world of the Federated Kingdoms is rendered with lyrical precision, brimming with vivid landscapes, cultural richness, and a palpable sense of history. Music and storytelling are seamlessly woven into the narrative, adding a fresh dimension to the plot. Action scenes—from fierce clashes with Kelmar raiders to eerie encounters at shrines to the Dark Ones—bristle with tension and urgency, while quieter, reflective moments provide emotional depth. At its heart, the story examines the moral dilemmas of power, the burden of destiny, and the impact of choice, inviting readers to ponder profound questions about agency and responsibility. 

A tense, character-driven epic fantasy that is impossible to put down.

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