HE VOWED TO RULE THE WORLD
NOW HE’LL FIGHT TO CLAIM HIS FIRST CROWN
Marak has risen from humble beginnings to become a force whispered about in fear and awe. Once a farmboy, now a renegade knight wielding forbidden magic and an ancient, soul-drinking blade, he’s already defied the odds. But his true ambition—dominion over the known world—demands more.
To become a king, Marak must conquer Amin, the legendary City of Shadows.
Standing in his way is The Exarch—a ruthless tyrant cloaked in mystery and shadow, who will stop at nothing to hold onto his throne.
Surrounded by assassins, besieged by invading armies, and haunted by the monstrous power growing within him, Marak must confront a brutal truth:
To rule a kingdom, he may have to sacrifice his soul.
Will he seize the crown—or be destroyed by the very power he seeks to master?
Perfect for fans of The Iron Prince, Cradle, and Mark of the Fool, Book 2 of The Dark Ascension Series continues the gritty, high-stakes journey of a rising anti-hero determined to forge an empire from nothing. If you love relentless progression, dark magic, morally gray characters, and epic worldbuilding—this is your next obsession.
Genre: Fantasy
NOW HE’LL FIGHT TO CLAIM HIS FIRST CROWN
Marak has risen from humble beginnings to become a force whispered about in fear and awe. Once a farmboy, now a renegade knight wielding forbidden magic and an ancient, soul-drinking blade, he’s already defied the odds. But his true ambition—dominion over the known world—demands more.
To become a king, Marak must conquer Amin, the legendary City of Shadows.
Standing in his way is The Exarch—a ruthless tyrant cloaked in mystery and shadow, who will stop at nothing to hold onto his throne.
Surrounded by assassins, besieged by invading armies, and haunted by the monstrous power growing within him, Marak must confront a brutal truth:
To rule a kingdom, he may have to sacrifice his soul.
Will he seize the crown—or be destroyed by the very power he seeks to master?
Perfect for fans of The Iron Prince, Cradle, and Mark of the Fool, Book 2 of The Dark Ascension Series continues the gritty, high-stakes journey of a rising anti-hero determined to forge an empire from nothing. If you love relentless progression, dark magic, morally gray characters, and epic worldbuilding—this is your next obsession.
Genre: Fantasy
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