Wielder of Shadows

(Hardback)

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The Essenforces legend refers to them as gems carved from the Creator's throne, each endowed with a power of nature. History names those who possessed the Essenforces as Sages, men and women whose tales are old, their deeds legendary, and their legacy powerful.

Nearly a thousand years have passed since the time of the Sages. Now, few believe they even existed.

Will, a young boy of fifteen, has but one interest: defending his tournament title, but all of that changes when an insidious cult that opposes the Sages labels him as a target. Without warning, he is dragged into an adventure where he winds up in possession of one of the fabled Essenforces. Along the way, he uncovers a plot that threatens to overturn the kingdom and finds himself confronted by enemies at every turn.

Despite overwhelming odds, he must go on a quest that not only tests his skills but challenges everything he believes, while forcing him to face things he never thought possible. Can he bear the legacy of the Sages, master his Essenforce, and stop the forces threatening the world Everything hangs in the balance, and he may be the only one who can tip the scales.

This book is a high-fantasy novel that involves themes of magic, sinister plots to overthrow the kingdom, sword and shield combat, and good old-fashioned adventure. This book fits squarely into the Young Adult category, but can be easily enjoyed by Adults of any age.

Author Bio

Braden Bunderson grew up and currently lives in the beautiful area of northern Utah. He is a loving husband and father, and he enjoys spending time with his family. Braden has held a deep love of fantasy and everything medieval ever since he was a small boy. He began working on Wielder of Shadows at the age of twenty-one after returning home from a religious mission to Santiago, Chile. Braden often remarks he has had to "learn in the trenches" everything he knows about writing, as he never made it beyond the basics in college, opting instead to "go his own way" choosing to focus on writing books over redundant essays. His main inspiration behind his writing is, as he says, "To give those who need it a chance to escape the rigors of life by providing a world in which they can immerse themselves, relax, and regain their footing before setting out to face reality once again.