The flame chooses. The flame tests. The flame burns.

When the Hollow Queen's whispers spread through the land, Kael—scarred by runes and haunted by visions—finds himself bound to the First Flame, a power as ancient as the world itself. Alongside Seraya, a warrior with ember in her blood, and Thiri, a rune-marked scout with too much bravado, Kael must survive a trial of fire and shadow that could remake him—or break him entirely.

As cursed armies march, runes crack, and forgotten guardians awaken, the journey leads deep into ruined temples, across burning valleys, and into the very heart of the Hollow's darkness. But the First Flame has its own will… and it is not patient.

If Kael cannot master the balance between will and destruction, the fire inside him will consume more than his enemies—it will consume himself.

**Ashes of the First Flame** is the first book of *The Flameborn Chronicles*, an epic fantasy saga of rune magic, elemental fire, and the thin line between salvation and ruin. Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, and Anthony Ryan.

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