A diverse dark fantasy exploring family bonds and filled with damaged heroes and imperfect villains. E.M. Markoff weaves together epic fantasy, surrealism, and elements of horror to spin an intricate web of darkness.

WAKING IS ITS OWN NIGHTMARE

The next dance is about to begin in the Land of Moenda.

Kira isn't doing well: In less than one day, he learned the truth about his parentage; he lost control and wandered into a battle, summoning scores of unkillable Risen that attacked enemy and ally alike; and now he sits shackled in a cell as a prisoner of the Bastion.

Commander Kim Lafont isn't doing well: His assault against the Ascendancy succeeded. But the escape of the Ten, the Ascendancy's mysterious leaders, and the arrival of a stranger threaten his hold over the conquered but unsubdued city.

The Sanctifiers aren't doing well: Wounded in battle, Marya and Kristoff must find a way to escape Florinia or risk death at the hands of the Bastion, all while having to face whether the Ascendancy truly deserves their loyalty.

Meanwhile . . . Amonos is being Amonos.

All must fight to survive.

Includes:

-Original chapter headers

-3 custom inkblots

-A bibliography of resources used

Cover artwork by Pink Pigeon Studio (www.gabriellaquiroz.com)

Cover design by Phillip Ginn (www.phillipginn.com)

Inkblots, chapter headers, map, ebook formatting by E.M. Markoff

©E.M. Markoff, 2022 (P)Tomes & Coffee Press