Category: New in the Reading Romm

Coming Soon A new espioage thriller

A forbidden relic. A reluctant apprentice.
When iron sings, kingdoms tremble.

In the crumbling heart of the Hittite Empire, where drought and war gnaw at the edges of a once-mighty realm, a lowly apprentice smelter named Kukkuni stumbles upon a forbidden miracle: a metal stronger than bronze, bled from common stone.
His accidental discovery could arm a starving people against invasion—but to the powerful Priesthood of the Smith-God, guardians of sacred bronze, it is the ultimate blasphemy.

The Story:

When a forbidden relic resurfaces from the ashes of a fallen kingdom, a quiet apprentice blacksmith finds himself pulled into forces far greater than the forge he calls home.
Kieran has always believed iron obeys the hammer.
But this metal sings.
As rival factions close in and ancient loyalties fracture, he must decide whether to remain a craftsman — or become something far more dangerous.
In a world where power is reforged in secrecy, the smallest spark can ignite a war.

What to Expect:

• Political tension beneath a medieval setting
• Slow-burning character development
• Moral choices that shape destiny
• A story where craft becomes power