"From the suspense to the world-building to the multifaceted characters, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and sincerely can’t wait for the next installment."— K.T. Carlisle, bestselling author of I Know What I Saw "Tethered to Darkness by Matt Falcon is a grand adventure in Epic Fantasy. Falcon has created a vivid world inhabited by compelling characters who grapple with unimaginable personal stakes as well as a seemingly unstoppable dark force that threatens to obliterate everything in its path. And yes, there are dragons! An enjoyable rollercoaster of a read from beginning to end."— Jocelyn Beard, Author of The Seven Tears, Mystery Matters & Sea Monster In Eoden City, where relentless sands devour the land outside the city, Shen Auger is the reluctant heir to a dark legacy. His father Eoden, revered as the immortal Vessel of the Gods, holds sway over a dying world. But when Shen's mother reveals whispers of hidden secrets that lie in the blistering wasteland, Shen’s sheltered life unravels. Fuelled by a burning need for answers, Shen embarks on a perilous journey beyond the city’s walls, into the unforgiving Desolation. Alongside his fierce friend Griss, he encounters a Darkness that will not be sated until it consumes all. As rebellion ignites and the Darkness looms, Shen must confront his father’s tyranny and master a power born of love and rage to save his world—or watch it burn. Tethered to Darkness is an epic tale of betrayal, shocking revelations, and the fight for truth in a land where even hope casts a shadow.