Shattered Past

In "Shattered Past," Professor Lilah Zirkander, a paleontologist with a penchant for mysteries, embarks on an unexpected adventure when she is sent to the Ice Blades by the king to investigate ancient dragon bones rumored to be cursed. Tasked with overseeing the chaotic Magroth Crystal Mines, Colonel Vann Therrik, a disgraced officer with a difficult reputation, finds his life further complicated by Lilah's arrival and the mine's mounting challenges. Together, they must navigate the hidden dangers of the ancient stronghold, uncovering secrets that could threaten their lives and reshaping their perceptions of each other along the way. Set in the author’s Dragon Blood world, this stand-alone novel combines adventure, intrigue, and unlikely partnerships.