Mercy's Reign

After the events of Spheara, Mercy Validus is faced with his biggest challenge yet; a fight for his life, those he cares for, and his own sanity. His foundation begins to crumble as his friendships with Sylas and Caligo become strained, and he starts to understand just how much power he truly holds. He watches as his true inability to protect those he cares for becomes evident and the pressure continues to build.​Meanwhile, Caligo's battle as King of Novus Aitus worsens. With a rebel group going by Malice targeting those around him and the National Council questioning his every move, Cal must try to keep himself from falling deeper into his depression and find peace within Novus Aitus before war breaks out. With the weight of ruling the planet on his shoulders, he begins to see that his success may not lead to his true happiness. In this Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel, the second installment of the Source Keepers, friendships will be tested, and trust will be broken as our main trio grapples to keep themselves from surrendering to their own internal struggles. The Source Keepers by Jess L. M. Anderson is a character-driven fantasy series that follows a group of twenty-somethings navigating the weight of magic, rebellion, and identity in a fractured world powered by Source Magic. Centered on Mercy Validus, a young blacksmith with the ability to wield the Light Source, and Caligo Tenebris, a battle-scarred Shadow Source-wielding ruler trying to hold his people together, the series explores the toll of leadership, trauma, and the fight for freedom against a corrupt system and a rising rebellion. With a cast bound by loyalty, love, and loss, the series seamlessly blends action, emotional depth, and queer representation in a sweeping tale of power, purpose, and the cost of maintaining the delicate balance between light and shadow.