From Orphans to Kings: Forsaken

By Liam Nolte

What's an orphan worth in the city of kings?

In Cartwall, capital of the Akion Empire, the answer is carved in stone. Die young in the factories, bodies broken before they're twenty. Die young in the guard, bleeding for an empire that never wanted them. Or get adopted-and pray the new family isn't worse than the streets.

Aiden refuses all three.

He's survived thirteen years in the orphanage through theft, lies, and staying one step ahead of Mother Tilda's fists. He dreams of something more-adventure beyond the city walls, freedom to choose his own path without consequence. But dreams don't pay debts, and Cartwall doesn't let orphans simply walk away.

When Aiden finally makes his move, he discovers the city holds darker secrets than he imagined. Hidden beneath the empire's polished surface lies another world-a network of killers and spies, a machine fueled by blood and betrayal. To claim his freedom, Aiden must navigate the darkest corners he's ever faced. He must prove he's worth more than the factories would have made of him. He must become what Cartwall feared all along: dangerous enough to survive, ruthless enough to escape.

And when it's over, he'll finally have his answer-exactly what an orphan is worth.

Perfect for fans of Scott Lynch's Lies of Locke Lamora, Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn, and Joe Abercrombie's grimdark fantasy.

From Orphans to Kings: Forsaken is the first book in a dark fantasy series featuring morally complex characters, urban intrigue, and a protagonist fighting to escape the system that wants to break him.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BNKXF3FP
• ISBN13: 9798354571352
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.8"