To War for the Temple of Peace

By Shon Clements

In a land fractured by war and shadowed by a king's legacy, four lives intertwine on a fateful journey to Derlong, the holiest city in Uruh.

Torrin, the first and only man to unite the nations of Uruh, has died, leaving behind a secret heir. Charged with finding this heir, a monk begins a quest that will reshape the destiny of an entire kingdom.

Pallaton, a betrayed mercenary officer, flees captivity and pledges himself to an unknown god. With a brash nobleman by his side, he journeys to Derlong to seek redemption.
Aislinn Reinon, a young woman thrust from her idyllic life, flees the horrors of an Aldunian invasion. With her brother, she seeks solace and purpose, guided by a mystic to the sacred city.
Uriana Thesoli, a mage condemned by her homeland, escapes persecution to embrace her forbidden power. Fleeing the flames of her mother's sacrifice, she journeys across the sea in search of sanctuary and truth.

Their paths converge in a town overshadowed by the Aldunian occupation of Derlong. Driven by vengeance, faith, and duty, they unite to build an army and liberate the city. Amid battles and betrayals, love blooms-Pallaton and Aislinn find solace in each other, while Uriana and her protector, Jasar, forge an unbreakable bond.

But liberation comes at a price. As the scars of war deepen, the discovery of Aislinn's true lineage threatens to reshape the fragile peace. Can a pacifist-turned-warrior take up the mantle of a legendary king and heal a divided land?

To War for the Temple of Peace is a sweeping epic of love, sacrifice, and destiny-a tale of unlikely heroes who rise to forge a brighter future in the shadow of their harrowing pasts. Perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, The Wheel of Time, and The Priory of the Orange Tree.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DSJFP15X
• ISBN13: 9798306033174
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 658 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.5" x 6.0"