Brush With Darkness - Paperback

by Jamie Maltman (Author)

Book I of Arts Reborn

Creativity is magic, with imagination the only limit to its power. Yet others choose instead to channel the power of destruction. Or so the myths say. Neither has been seen in centuries-until now.

Simon Baroba joined the Pazian legions to make a name for himself, rejecting his father's failing business, and his late mother's faith.

Shadush leads the Scentari and lusts for revenge on the Pazian Republic that stole his people's land. And he will have it-through his mastery of the power of dark flames.

In the aftermath of Shadush's slaughter of the legion, Simon stumbles across his own buried creative abilities. As he explores the potential of his Talent with Elysia, the intriguing young woman who secretly creates sculptures of incredible beauty, Simon discovers much more about the evil magic he faces.

In order to save his friends, himself, and the entire Republic, Simon must navigate a treacherous maelstrom of political intrigue and shifting allegiances, torn between ambition and curiosity, duty and love.

ARTS REBORN is a new fantasy series set in the Republic of Pazh, home to diverse peoples and cultures, reminiscent of ancient Rome, Greece and the Mediterranean. It follows the story of the individuals touched by these opposing magical forces of artistic creation and malevolent destruction.

Author Biography

When I write, I follow my characters wherever they lead me, on journeys through fantastical places surprisingly similar to times and places in our past. Except there's magic. The Arts Reborn series (Book I: Brush With Darkness) goes to a place that isn't Rome in the time of the Republic. I'd love to connect with you at www.jamiemaltman.com When I'm not writing or reading, I'm at home in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, spending time with my wife and two young boys, which generally involves playing some kind of board or computer games. Or reading. Or traveling. Otherwise I'm probably reading or watching my Toronto Raptors play basketball. Yes, they're mine. And yes, I stubbornly refused to write this in the 3rd person.