Ashes of the Cinderbark - Paperback

by Andrew Towton (Author)

From the ashes of the old kingdoms Duchies rise and fall. Rendsheim, the city of embers and charcoal, stands among the last great wonders of the world. Kilns burn day and night to feed the furnaces of the continent, devouring forests and blotting out the sun. Yet for all its might, the city faces dire threats. The interplay of Dukes has set the stage for war, a war that has snatched a young carpenter from his meagre life. Now Ivo, an unwilling conscript, must follow the will of a mad Duke, facing death by blade and other, older evils. All the while, Rudolph, Lord of the Ember, must play a dangerous game in search of a mind-bending narcotic from the depths of time, lest he expire in a burst of flame.

Author Biography

Immersed in fantasy since childhood, this is Andrew Towton's first published work. Obsessed with history, he strives to blend elements of what was with what could be, creating worlds of grit and wonder. He would be caught scribbling stories in class, obsessed with creating worlds and characters. A native of British Columbia, the vast mountains and ancient forests of his home have left a lasting impression on him.