A captured soldier facing certain death… A queen battling against an unrelenting enemy… Egan Crane only has one thing on his mind…escaping from prison before he’s put to death. But no one has ever escaped the impenetrable walls of The Keep before. But with the clock ticking and a new promise of revenge on the Queen and her pet Seer, Egan will have to make alliances with enemies to even have a slim chance and he doesn’t play well with others. Egan is determined to escape or die trying. Queen Neala, is losing ground in the war with the Emperor, but her biggest challenge is the one she didn’t plan on – a very powerful child. Forewarned that the girl will reign down a thousand years of darkness for the Kael people if she falls into the Emperor’s hands, Queen Neala must forge a bond with the child to keep her people safe. With the fate of the realms in her hands, failure is not an option. Authors Note: Although you can read any of the books in the Book of Kaels series out of order, they are part of a larger series and it is highly suggested they be read in order to ensure the greatest enjoyment and satisfaction. The Book of Kaels Series Book 1: The Last Queen Book 2: The Wood Kael Book 3: The Metal Kael Book 4: The Fire Kael Book 5: The Land of Nescien (coming soon)