Firefanged

Book #1 of the fantastic Demon in Exile Saga. A demon in Exile. It wasn't a gift. It was a message.Eighteen-year-old Ara has always been different. As a hunter living on the northern edge of civilization, he possesses an uncanny ability to sense predators lurking in the dark—and worse. After killing a demonic assassin with nothing but his hunting knife and sheer determination, Ara's quiet life is shattered forever.His victory doesn't go unnoticed.Branded and claimed by the mysterious Order of the Vigil, Ara is thrust into a world where demons crawl through portals from Hell itself, threatening to devour everything he's ever cared about. The kingdom's demon attacks aren't random—someone is weaponizing Hell itself, and entire cities are paying the price.As a marked recruit, Ara soon discovers that the greatest battles aren't always fought with blade and claw. Hidden powers and deadly secrets collide with political schemes that span multiple realms. Alongside unlikely allies—including an exiled dark elf princess with deadly secrets of her own—Ara learns he must do more than simply survive. He must embrace the monster within to protect those he loves.Perfect for fans of Anthony Ryan and Michael J. Sullivan, Firefanged launches an epic dark fantasy saga where coming-of-age meets demon-slaying action in a richly imagined world of political intrigue, unlikely alliances, and unbreakable bonds.Appropriate for Young Adult and Adult readers.