Publisher's Synopsis
The high fantasy saga continues as past tragedies are stirred from corrupted graves...
After the harrowing events of The Acrid Sky, Anika Lawson flees from her grief, burdened by a prophecy she doesn't yet fully understand. With no sense of belonging, her newfound powers carry her into the heart of Karrane, where the truth of her birth hides within the intricate web of a foreign kingdom's politics. Anika must navigate a dark, winding path to uncover her true heritage.
Meanwhile, her brother Gage battles the encroaching Shadow, a darkness eager to fill the void left by a brutal assassination attempt by the Light. His journey is a perilous trek through the depths of his own despair and the looming threat of becoming the very thing he fears most.
As these siblings' paths diverge, a tapestry of tales unravels-of religious intrigue, dark alliances, and apocalyptic schemes-each thread pulling them towards an inevitable confrontation with their true purposes.
The Withered Roots weaves a twisting narrative of sprawling adventure, cunning betrayal, and the search for identity, perfect for fans of classic, epic high fantasy.
