by Will Wight
Part of Cradle, book 1
First published 2016
Lindon belongs to a clan where sacred artists harness their souls to command natural forces. Each artist walks one of a thousand Paths to power. But Lindon carries the mark of Unsouled. His family forbids him from studying their sacred techniques. He watches others advance while he remains powerless. Then a terrible future reveals itself to him. The fate bearing down cannot be escaped through obedience. Lindon faces a choice between honoring his clan's restrictions and surviving what approaches. He decides to break their rules. Now he must create his own way forward, building power through methods his people would never accept. His rebellion will either forge a new Path or destroy him.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, rebellion
283 pages · Paperback · Hidden Gnome Publishing