Catalyst

Freedom has come at a price. Stranded on the coast of an uncharted land, Ryl will be tested as the world outside the Palisades proves darker than within. With little to no direction save the cryptic information from a mysterious stranger, Ryl must rely on his new-found skills and place his trust in his new companion. Together they forge onward into the barren wastes of the Outlands. As the sickness approaches, their time and hope fades. Surrounded by uncertainty, will they discover there is more to fear than just the unknown? Ryl survived The Stocks. Will he survive the Outlands? His search for the secrets of the power that flows through his veins continues. Will he find the answers before his time runs out? Don't miss the epic second installment in a series filled with unexpected heroes, dark magic, and non-stop adventure. Suitable for all ages, it's perfect for fans of D.K. Holmberg, Will Wight, and K.F. Breene. ©2020 Aethon Books (P)2020 Aethon Audio

Awakened. Enlightened. The Harvest fast approaches. Ryl and his companions hasten for the annual ceremony, determined to set in motion an event certain to rock Damaris to its core. Only days remain with many miles to navigate. Armed with new knowledge and plagued by lingering doubts, the path forward has proven more complicated than anticipated. The reality and the truth are far more convoluted. The road through the kingdom is long and wrought with danger and uncertainty. As the Stocks approach, the tension mounts. It's been more than 1,000 cycles since a phrenic walked free in Damaris. Saving the tributes will come at a price. Is the kingdom ready to bare the cost? Is Ryl? Don't miss the epic finale to C.J. Aaron's debut Catalyst series. You will never see what's coming! ©2020 Aethon Books (P)2020 Aethon Audio

Free from the clutches of the kingdom, yet slaves to fate. Ryl, the phrenics, and their meager army make for the security of the Erlyn Woods. As the cost of freedom continues to mount, their hold remains tenuous at best. New additions to their army present unexpected complications and danger. Choices that will define the future of Damaris hang in the balance. The army from Cadsae Proper marches in their wake. Control, coveted for ages will not be ceded willingly. Or without a fight. Outnumbered by thousands, Ryl is forced to choose between defending the tributes or reclaiming a friend, stolen from their midst. Will his quest end in rescue or revenge? Whispers of darkness taint the light of change. For better or worse, the kingdom is changing by the moment. So, too, is Ryl.

The king is dead, yet his legacy lives on. For ages, their prison, the mighty palisades have now become a key to their survival. Weary eyes atop the walls remain trained for hints of the darkness that receded to the west. Hidden in both plain sight and in the shadows, forces work to sabotage their modest measure of peace. Do they have more to fear from outside, or within? The Erlyn calls. The tributes grow stronger by the day. Their return to Vim is nearly at hand. As forces contend for the rule of the kingdom, powers vie for control over Ryl. Salvation, it seems, will not come without a fight. The struggle is far from over.

The darkness has yet to release its hold. A tentative peace is shattered as the kingdom refuses to willingly cede its control. The inherent taint of the fabled Blessing is brought to light as efforts to recover the tributes resume. Those inside The Stocks are given little reprieve from the horrors that have plagued the penned in area throughout its existence. Surrounded by the remnants of the dreaded Lei Guard, Ryl finds himself struggling to stay afloat amid the raging forces from within. The fates of their companions inside the palisades and the Erlyn are uncertain. Their return from the capital city is long, yet the journey that lies ahead is far greater. The road to Vim is treacherous. Will they reach the hidden bastian in the mountains? Find out in the epic conclusion to the Catalyst Series!