A whisper in the dark. A knock at midnight. And the beginning of a war that could consume the Four Realms.
Rheyden and Rhiannon, twin siblings anointed by the Gods, are jolted from sleep by a desperate knock. Laban, the Lycian king, arrives with chilling news: Romant, leader of the Novikai, has been captured during the brutal fall of Tiras, and now languishes in the Iron Gate—General Yurgon’s infamous stronghold.
But it’s the lone survivor who follows that sets fate in motion. Bloodied and broken, she speaks only one name: Rhiannon.
As Yurgon’s army grows—swollen with monstrous creatures and traitorous men—the twins embark on a perilous journey into the cursed Sands to rescue Romant and the scattered remnants of his people. Yet the road ahead holds more than sand and shadow. When a ghost from their past reemerges, long-buried secrets rise, threatening to tear apart their mission—and their bond.
Prophecy
Magic
Hero
Family
Battle
Adventure
Redemption
Betrayal
Audiobook details
GenreFantasy, Action and Adventure
Length9 hrs 41 mins
Publish dateDec 15, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Iron Gate
14Chapter 10
2Copyright
15Chapter 11
3Dedication
16Chapter 12
4Prologue
17Chapter 13
5Chapter 1
18Chapter 14
6Chapter 2
19Chapter 15
7Chapter 3
20Chapter 16
8Chapter 4
21Chapter 17
9Chapter 5
22Chapter 18
10Chapter 6
23Chapter 19
11Chapter 7
24Book 4 Reveal
12Chapter 8
25About the Author
13Chapter 9
26Books by S.M. Rae
About the author
S.M. Rae
Simina Rae is an autistic creator who writes unflinching dark fantasy. Her stories dive deep into power, identity, and the bonds that both heal and break us. With elemental magic systems rooted in inner conflict, nature, and ancient symbolism, she creates lush, dangerous worlds where every choice has consequences—and no one is purely good. Known for emotionally charged storytelling and morally gray antagonists, Rae crafts unforgettable heroes, haunting villains, and twists that leave readers breathless.View all audiobooks by S.M. Rae
