In the Shadow of the King

Helios, Thalia, and Yannis were inseparable-until a looming war shattered their carefree days. On the eve of Helios' seventeenth birthday, a midnight adventure takes a deadly turn when they are ambushed with a sinister warning: "This is just the beginning." With his homeland's peace hanging by a thread, Helios must confront a rival king to prevent all-out conflict. Joined by the ever-loyal Yannis, he embarks on a treacherous journey, leaving behind the safety of home-and the unspoken tensions between them. As love, loyalty, and duty collide, the trio's bonds will be tested in ways they never imagined. Their choices will shape the fate of the kingdom. But not all friendships survive the fire.