An ember in the ashes can burn bright enough to incinerate darkness…or be smothered by it.
Blood dripped from Veda. It stained his clothes. It seeped into the dirt around his boots. None of it was his. He was completely unharmed. But why? He’d done nothing deserving of being spared. At ten years old, he had more kills to his name than anyone else on planet Bakulu. He was the weapon of the Dharti tribe – the prodigy elemental with control over fire and earth. He was the brother who walked away from his sister being beaten. Why was he spared?
Seven years later, Veda still can’t shake the guilt. He’ll spend the rest of his life making it up to his twin sister, Veera, who thinks he massacred their tribe. When Veera is captured by Lord Balthazar, can Veda protect the only family he still has left in the universe?
* It is highly recommended to read The Searcher’s Lament (Book I of Nocturne of Oblivion series) prior to enjoying its prequel, Capriccio of Flames (Nocturne of Oblivion novella).
TW: This novella explores themes regarding generational wars, violence, and mental health issues. It contains strong language, alcohol consumption, and drug addiction.
