**Princess Evalina has endured much to ascend to the Isidian throne; now, an occult abomination threatens to bring an end to the High Elves altogether.* *In the Kingdom of Isidia, Homeland of the High Elves naturally blessed with Healing magic, the Widowed Queen has kept a tight leash on her only daughter and heir-until she is forced to realise that Evalina is Isidia’s only hope against a new enemy.With no experience in the world outside her castle, Evalina enlists the help of the well-travelled Thanatos, the Dark Elven Prince of Osiria-where all are cursed with the power of Death. Together, the two embark on a perilous journey into the wider land of Carynthia; all the while, Evalina is plagued by strange and horrific nightmares. Can Evalina and Thanatos see past their peoples’ turbulent histories and work together to defeat a common enemy? And with his Princess absent, will Lorkin, Captain of the Isidian Royal Guard, be able to pick up the pieces of their Kingdom with a deteriorating Queen and defend the land from the horde of the dead?*** **Ashwood and Brimstone is the first book in a dark fantasy series and contains mature themes, if you are not a reader of the genre, this book may not be suitable to you.** ***