A young boy was enslaved at the young age of eight because of the ancient magic that their tribe possessed. When he used his magic for the first time it brought only destruction that changed him forever.

In a world torn apart by war between the Kingdom of the Great Shadow and the Kingdom of the Holy Light, nineteen-year-old Rowan fights on the front lines, unaware that his life is about to change forever. When a mysterious surge of energy erupts during battle, Rowan unknowingly awakens a rare and powerful ability, becoming a figure of awe and fear among soldiers and commanders alike. Marked as the youngest person in history to awaken, he is swiftly taken to the capital, where the kingdom’s elite evaluators will test him, train him, and determine his place in a world that doesn’t fully understand the extent of his power. As Rowan struggles to control the strange force coursing through him, he must navigate political intrigue, the lingering threat of the enemy, and the expectations of those who see him as both a hero and a weapon. With his childhood friends Chris and Rose at his side, Rowan’s journey will challenge everything he thought he knew about himself, the war, and the destiny that awaits him.

When the sun struck back, the world went silent. A solar flare wipes out every electronic system on Earth—and everyone overeighteen vanishes without a trace. From the ashes rise seven warring factions, each fighting to claim what’s left of the world. But eighteen-year-olds Landon Hale and Clara Voss refuse to belong. Branded as Factionless, they’re hunted by all sides and trusted by none.As violence spreads and loyalties fracture, the line between survival and savagery blurs. To stay alive, Landon and Clara must decide whether to keep running or risk everything. In a world with no adults, no rules, and no second chances, the last generation must learn what it means to survive.