The land of Calamere has lost its ruler. Torn apart by war and hatred, the Old Magic begins to fade away, and the Lineage of the Goddess abandons the world to torment and death.

But there is a prophecy. From the land of Calamere, the One Sovereign will arise, conquering the darkness and bringing salvation to all.

It was this ancient promise that led Oliver to join the Crownseekers, an order devoted to finding the One Sovereign. But when he realizes that his idolized order is not at all what he thought it would be, he is faced with the most difficult choice of his life.

Does he do his duty and kill the love of his life before she can become the Tyrant whom all Crownseekers fear? Or does he believe that she is the One Sovereign that all of Calamere has been waiting for? Torn between honor and prophecy, Oliver must sacrifice everything to bring peace to the land.

Crown Seeker is created by Alexander Harrington, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Crown Seeker

“I promise,” Oliver whispered. He shook Crane’s shoulders entreatingly. “Do you hear? I promise! Wake up, Brother Crane. Please!” 


The old Crownseeker’s eyes stared off into nothingness. Oliver bit down on his trembling lip and laid his forehead against Crane’s. A part of him seemed to have flaked away, a solid and dependable piece of himself that he had thought would always be there. 


Now, he felt like he was flying in the wind, with nothing left to anchor him to earth. 


At length, he sat up straight again. Looking down, seeing Crane’s cold, motionless face, another wave of sorrow slammed into Oliver, stronger than before. It felt like every time he saw his body, it seemed more real than before. 


Oliver wept, his shoulders shaking. He was dimly aware of the two women beside him, watching, but he did not care. Nothing mattered in that moment except for Crane, whom he held cradled in his arms like a child. 


Chapter 23: Blame