The battle Rings: Heir of Shadows
Three months ago, 17-year-old Alex Thorne buried his father. An SSS-ranked Ringer who defended an entire continent, Marcus Thorne was a legend. He did not, however, perish in combat. He passed away in secret.
Alex, now residing in America and feigning normalcy, is looking into what the military refuses to acknowledge. The evidence contradicts the official narrative. At the funeral, Eleanor Cross, one of the world's most powerful individuals, forewarned him, saying, "They'll come for you next."
Everything shatters when an odd ring awakens inside of him.
It's not even a ring. It's Shade, a talking shadow creature with perilous knowledge and sardonic humour. Something that shouldn't be. A creature that understands the true cause of Alex's father's death. A creature that announces the arrival of three enemies
Alex has no power in a world where everything is determined by power. He is grieving, without a ring, and the son of a man who is too significant to be allowed to rest in peace. High school has turned into a cruel and hierarchical battleground. His friends are powerless to keep him safe. A target on his back is the legacy of his father.
And there is still a hunter out there in the shadows.
Someone who preferred not to have Marcus Thorne enquire. Someone who wished to keep his ring intact. Someone who will stop at nothing to hide the truth.
This is,
For readers who enjoy mystery, paranormal action, and the harsh realities of a world where some people are gods and everyone else is expendable, this is a dark fantasy.
