The Cycle of Arawn

In "The White Tree," the first book of the series, a boy named Dante stumbles upon a forbidden holy book of nethermancers, which reignites a perilous conflict in the realm of Mallon. As he strives to unlock its secrets, he faces deadly threats from both death cultists and the law, aided by a bold bodyguard named Blays. Together, they navigate a world on the brink of civil war, setting the stage for their transformation into legendary warriors. The subsequent books, "The Great Rift" and "The Black Star," explore their evolving challenges, alliances, and the consequences of their choices against the backdrop of rebellion and a looming, ancient threat.