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We spent over 8 years building this world. We named our two kids after characters from the book. And now you're part of it. My wife and I are glad you're here.

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An Ember in the Ashes meets Shadow and Bone

The First Three Chapters Are Yours

The First Stone by Robert Biehn, book cover

Cass' little sister is going to die. He'll burn the world down to save her.

155,000 words Dual POV Fall 2026 Edited by Michael Braff (Red Rising) Storyteller Publishing

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Early Readers

[Waiting on quote from Michael Braff]

Michael Braff

Editor of Red Rising by Pierce Brown

I instantly got lost in the world, and I can't get enough of the characters. I haven't read anything like it.

Cynthia Castillo

Early reader

Life was busy, I didn't have much time to read at first, but once that plot hit... I made time.

Clinton Reeve

Early reader

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