**Petrah has only ever known the life of a slave, but a desperate bid for freedom will lead him to a destiny he never knew existed.** Petrah of Acia doesn’t remember his past, and his future is uncertain. Working as a slave in the vicious desert nation of Terjurmeh, he knows that one wrong move could see him executed. Until one daring plan leads him to freedom and the opportunity to become a mage of the dark arts. Torn between his newfound family and the chance to be something more, Petrah chooses the life of a mage, only to discover it will not be an easy road. Jealous rivals and faces from the past threaten his new life. As Petrah uncovers the secrets of his past, he learns that his destiny still awaits – whether he wants it or not. * * * **THE* ***DARK THAT BEGINS** is the first book in **THE LIGHT OF DARKNESS** series. The powers of light and dark battle for domination, and war will decide the fate of the world and the gods themselves. **** Find out who will reign supreme in this unforgettable series.