Final Heir

A captivatingly complex villain stands out in this well-written fantasy series opener. - Kirkus Reviews The world is free. The world is mine. Some call him the Usurper, the Destroyer of Worlds. Mahzun calls himself the Savior of Man. A decade of war has brought him to the precipice of victory. Zahara, a prodigious mage, is destined to wield the Power of Creation and put an end to the Usurper. But when that power mistakenly falls to Ekarath, her best friend and elite soldier incapable of casting the simplest of spells, destiny must be questioned. Will the Usurper complete his victory? Or will Ekarath find the strength to be the hero he wasn't destined to be? See what readers have to say about The Final Heir: "I could tell from the very first page that this book was amazingly written. Mr. Monson has a gift for young adult fiction. The fantasy elements are fresh and original, the writing is gripping. Very grateful to have found this one." Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is such a fun book, really captured me from the first chapter. I feel like I can visualize the whole world that the author has created. Wonderfully developed and super likable lead characters make this a must read." Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The story sucks you in and is hard to put down. I can't wait for the next book in the series to see what happens next." Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A usurper without a throne. A soldier turned emperor. A mage struggling with purpose. Mere weeks have passed since the Usurper's defeat at the hands of the Final Heir. With Mahzun's whereabouts unknown, his empire-forged in blood by the Eternal Blade-fractures at a furious pace. Severely weakened, Mahzun flees back to the Northern Wilds. In the land that cradled him during his youth, he seeks rest and revenge. Unfortunately, all he has are vague and mysterious instructions from the ghostly apparition of his oldest enemy. Ekarath transitions from resistance fighter to emperor, discovering that defeating the Usurper was only the beginning. New perils are coming to challenge his rule. With them will come unexpected allies. Zahara struggles with her purpose as nobles plot and the other Heirdoms descend into rebellion. Friends plan her future as Ekarath's wife, while the world feels far too chaotic for romance. Fortunately, an ancient power beyond her comprehension has its own plans for her. The Fallen Usurper is the second book of The Final Heir trilogy. If you like Brandon Sanderson, Orson Scott Card, or Brian McClellan, then you'll love this fast-paced fantasy adventure. Buy The Fallen Usurper now to continue the epic journey you began with The Final Heir.