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The Shattered Spire

The Chronicles of Xax, Book 1

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The Shattered Spire

By: Ted Cross
Narrated by: Sam Atlas
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The magic of the Spire of Peace has banished evil from the Known Lands for more than 1,200 years. When a dragon destroys the spire and murders the king, the realm is thrown into turmoil. As civil war looms, can the royal Kaldarion family regain control over the kingdom and restore peace?

Livia, 20, is the eldest child of the slain King Varun Kaldarion. Though the wisest and most learned of the surviving family members, tradition says she cannot inherit the throne.

Balmar, 18, is too feeble-minded to rule, but his uncle, Duke Erol, crowns him anyway in order to appoint himself regent.

Darus, 17, was exiled by the spire's magic due to his bitterness that his father never named him heir. By force of personality and skill at arms, he has risen to command the army of exiles at the fortress of East Gate. Now he plans to invade the realm and take back what he feels is rightfully his by birth.

Imric, 13, was disavowed by his father after his mother died birthing him. Raised by his sister Livia, few in the realm even know he exists. Little more than a pawn in the conflict between Duke Erol and his brother Darus, Imric may hold the key to reuniting the fractured realm.

©2022 Ted A. Cross (P)2022 Ted A. Cross
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So many overthrown kings and leaders.
Love and loss loyalty and betrayal this book has it all.
Don’t put it down as you loose yourself wanting it again.
Nicely narrated but the men could have been more prominent

Fantasy heroes

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