This Dark Descent

In this captivating fantasy, acclaimed author Kalyn Josephson presents the thrilling world of Veradell, where the treacherous Illinir horse race draws contestants every decade with its irresistible prize and perilous stakes. Tough horse breeder Mikira Rusel is determined to secure victory, but her journey unfolds with the help and hindrance of a diverse cast: a rogue enchanter discovering her powers, an ambitious lord entangled in a succession struggle, a loyal loner with secrets, and a ruthless aristocrat protecting his family’s honor. As alliances form and hidden motives unravel, the race becomes a dangerous game of survival, where not everyone will make it to the end.