Strangled by shadow, the human world is gasping its last breath.

General Warren Northwright vowed to save the realm from the Darkness or stand trial for his past—he didn’t expect to fail. Invading monsters from the Darkness realm have slaughtered his armies, and no matter how badly he wishes to exchange his life for the soldiers he’s lost he can’t.

As he prepares for his final battle he learns this may not be the end. Upon a recently discovered parchment penned by the dead god of the Ajoiner Realm is a spark of hope. The beacon. A construct rumored to be capable of vanquishing the Darkness.

In a desperate attempt to save the last Ajoiners, Warren and his surviving comrades strike deep into the territory of the Darkness. If he fails, he'll lose his tattered honor and condemn the land to ruin.

Author Rebekah Carroll’s breathtaking immersive fantasy universe has been compared to epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, with stylistic impressions similar to Lloyd Alexander and Susan Cooper. Readers of Book 1 in the Defenders of radiance series, “The Ajoiner Realm,” have raved, calling her debut novel:

“The start of something incredible”

“captivating”

“a master-piece”

High praise from renowned book bloggers:

“Made me thirst for more--I can’t wait for the second book!” -Miranda’s Universe

“This book will be a treat for all fantasy book lovers, so don’t miss out on the epic book” -The Literary Worm

Will Warren reach the beacon in time to save his home, or will the world collapse under invasion? Click the BUY NOW button at the top of the page to join Warren on this perilous journey today.