The Battle for Laurone (Planet Ereshmar, #1)

Kristoniverian Holsonae, Ren'Lorus and protector of the sprawling continent of Laurone, is renowned for his unwavering duty and fierce devotion to his luminous queen, Ulanea. But enemies abound, and not all threats come from foreign shores. As shadows gather over the proud city of Schorelane, Kris's steadfast refusal to wield jaduri—dangerous dark magic—has made him vulnerable to the sinister machinations of Yaqvon, an ambitious crime lord intent on exploiting every weakness.

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