Radiant Shadows

Five years ago, Tessa's life was forever altered when she was branded by the Umbraxis: relentless curse draining her life with each passing day. The shadow of the disease hangs over her, a constant reminder that her time is running out. But when she and her brother Tristan are captured by a mysterious organization, she’s thrust into a secret world of Veldan warriors…the last line of defense against the encroaching darkness and the deadly Wraithkin stalking them.

In a world of shadows, the truth is the deadliest weapon. Tristan Pryce has always dreamed of joining the Vanguard, but he never wanted it to come at the cost of being separated from his sister. At first, the ache of leaving her behind lingers, but soon he finds himself fitting into the hidden world of Veldan warriors in ways he never expected. With each passing day, the Vanguard feels like home, and he’s drawn deeper into its web of promises: safety, purpose, and the chance to master his rare powers of Light and Shadow.

Kieran should have expected that escaping the Vanguard would mean stepping into an even more treacherous reality. But some lessons have to be learned the hard way. With Tessa and their friends by his side, they flee to the Clearborn base, a rebel stronghold intent on dismantling AURA from within. For a brief moment, it seems they’ve found a sanctuary, a chance to breathe and prepare to rescue her brother. But as Kieran digs deeper, he can't ignore the reality.