She's broken. She's dangerous. And she has nothing left to lose.

Blacksmith, Quistix, suffers a tragic loss the night a bandit invades her humble Bellaneau home in search of "The Illuminator." After months of crushing loneliness, the disheveled half-elf is out for blood, seeking revenge on the man who shattered her idyllic life, seeking answers about why this elusive Illuminator is so highly sought-after. A wounded wyl, a brilliant esteg, and child-like dragonling soon join her on her odyssey.

But Destoria is a dangerous place. The isle is bursting with clever hybrid creatures, floating magical cities, treacherous backstabbers, drug-addled bandits, and the isle's sadistic, dikeeka-peddling new queen: Exos Tempest.

The high fantasy Illuminator Saga is perfect for lovers of Lord of the Rings-style questing odysseys, dungeon crawlers, LIT RPG, Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, and worlds with dragons, elves, and other mythical creatures.

FINALIST - 2023 Literary Global Award for Best Debut Novel

PRAISE FOR FROM ASHES

"Wohl is a force, taking the torch from legends like Tolkien and running with it full steam ahead." - Erica Summers, author of The Rictus Grin and Other Tales of Insanity

"I was crying within the first 10 minutes. My heart was pulled out of my chest and I really felt for quistix as a mother myself." - Lindsey Holt, book reviewer

"This book is fabulous. I cried, I laughed, I gasped, but most importantly... I was left wanting more." - Brooke Martitz, Reviewer

"Fast-paced with action and mystery. I need to second book NOW!" - Alexandria Williams, Reviewer

"I actually could picture the Isle of Destoria. I'm ready for the next book!" -Stephanie Mansour, Reviewer

"I was captivated from the start." - Amazon reviewer

"From the very 1st page this book sweeps you into another world and doesn't let you leave until the end! Can't wait for the next one!" - Amazon reviewer

"I was immediately engrossed in this book; it started off with a bang and then the world Wohl weaves is so beautifully described it's entirely immersive. This story is filled with tests of will, loyalty, family, and friendship. I cried, I laughed, I giggled and I gasped." - Amazon reviewer

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• Science Fiction & FantasyFantasySword & Sorcery
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• Publication Date: August 17, 2023
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• Print Length: 300 Pages
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