

Whispers of Ruin (The Famine Cycle #1)
The epic fantasy trilogy continues in Book 2, ECHOES OF CHAOS.
Every war has its sacrifice. As her city falls into anarchy, Airene the Finch must find the mythical secret to defeating a daemon god - before he escapes his crumbling chains...
Oedija is breaking.
The Conclave, center of its government, lies in ruins.
The Manifest, the rebel movement of dangerous rogue sorcerers, extend their reach into the heart of the city.
And an ancient enemy, long believed to be myth, has reawakened at last.
Airene the Finch is one of the few who knows the truth. Amid the rising anarchy, she seeks the secret to defeating the rising daemon god.
But magic blossoms within her, erratic and deadly. Threats and treachery lurk in the shadows. Armies march toward Oedija's walls.
And the sacrifices Airene must make come with terrible consequences...
The story of political intrigue, mystery, and magic that began with Whispers of Ruin continues in Echoes of Chaos, Book 2 of The Famine Cycle.
This title was previously published as Realm of Ashes.
Content warning: Occasional strong language, innuendo, violence, and implied sexual violence
PRAISE FOR ECHOES OF CHAOS
★★★★★ "Governments fall. Gods rage. Intrigue and mayhem abound. What more do you need?" - Reader review
PRAISE FOR WHISPERS OF RUIN, BOOK 1 OF THE FAMINE CYCLE
★★★★★ "...Deftly blends political intrigue and tension between ruling powers, the mystic ability of the wardens, and the threat of war including the looming terror of a daemon god. " - 5-Star review from Readers' Favorite
★★★★★ "I was enthralled from the first chapter." - Reader review
★★★★★ "This book was so complex and layered. I loved the characters, the storyline and the paranormal aspects." - Reader review
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