The Training Grounds

In this genre-bending sci-fi/fantasy debut by Jason Clark, farm boy Darius is invited to join the elite Training Grounds in Merchant Valley, where he quickly learns that appearances can be deceiving. Alongside new friends, he uncovers secrets and hidden plots at the school, all while grappling with unsettling visions that hint at a powerful weapon with apocalyptic potential. As they navigate training, alliances, and romance, the group must decipher the truth behind their world and Darius’s mysterious visions before it's too late.