The Lightning Rod

By C.S. Ratliff

Living a quiet farming life, 16 year old orphan Ranir Trysfal becomes mysteriously endowed with ancient elemental power. He soon learns that he has become The Lightning Rod, and the world isn't as mundane as he once thought. Shadow magic is spreading beyond the walls of secrecy.Under the guidance of a fire mage, he will learn to harness the power of the storms. He is not the only one who has risen to power. A Necromancer has reawakened, threatening all of Gnariam. Full of treacherous paths and dangers at every turn, Ranir will begin his chaotic trek as The Lightning Rod. He must stop the spread of wicked shadow magic before Hel is unleashed. Will he become the hero the world needs, or succumb to the darkness?

"Talk about an epic fantasy - it's got it all." - Laura Maybrook
"...seductively immersive." - Shaun Pinkham
"A solid work of epic fantasy with lots of fascinating concepts." - C.T. Phillips

Don't miss the anticipated sequel, The Thunder King, available now

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1085944719
• ISBN13: 9781085944717
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"