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Mercy has been keeping a secret from his loved ones and his village. A secret that could very well end his life. Descended from a group of ancient warriors from Aitus, Mercy is destined to become the greatest Keeper of Light the planet has ever seen, but one mistake will cost him everything.

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With the threat of a war against the monarchy higher than ever before, Mercy Validus is faced with his biggest challenge yet— a fight for his life, those he cares for, and his own sanity. His foundation begins to crumble as his friendships with Sylas Bellator and Caligo Tenerbis become strained, and he begins to understand just how much power he truly holds. He watches as both Sylas and Caligo begin to deteriorate in front of him as his true inability to protect those he cares for becomes evident.

Long before he joined King Caligo’s inner circle, Zero Skerrick was just a man trying to survive. Imprisoned for being marked a Keeper of the Light Source at only 14, he endured years of torment in the depths of the Ozran Prison. Fighting not only his captors but also the empathic noise that threatened to consume him. After escaping the chains that bound him, and with no memory of his past, Zero gets a glimpse at a life of peace. In the arms of a woman who sees past his pain, he begins to hope for a future far from the shadows of his past.

With Bryer Nitesems and Malice on a rampage, Caligo, Sylas, and Zero are scrambling to find a way to bring their friend back from the brink. With the rebels now taking shots too close to home and leaving mass destruction in their wake, the group must act fast. Trying to run a monarchy where the world is against you is proving to be a struggle for Caligo though.

When you meet someone, you’re meeting a whole person with an amazing story and entire history that spans beyond what meets the eye. Their humanity, their presence, their purpose is an opportunity that shouldn’t be taken for granted. Amidst Dreams centers the story Leilani Alexander, a single mother and professional, who routinely puts the needs of others before herself. She and her culturally diverse group of friends suffer an insanely earth-shattering tragedy.

Jess L. Jackson’s 3rd novel is a continuation of her effort to illustrate Black stories that dispel myths and stereotypes surrounding the Black community at large. “To Follow Where You Are”, speaks to and empathetically for the soul of Black men who’s stories often go untold because being transparent or emotional is a foreign concept for them. The need for their healing is beneficial not only for them, but imperative for all.