Whispers of Shadow

By Martin Killick

Dhakram Farrow wanted nothing more than the rhythmic clang of the hammer and the honest sweat of the forge, a quiet life in the peaceful Ironwood Marches. But when a dark sorcerer's attack shatters his village, it awakens a power within him unlike any seen in generations, ripping him from his humble existence into a world of ancient magic and brutal war. His destiny, it seems, is far grander-and far more perilous-than he ever imagined.
Thrust into clandestine magic academies and the treacherous world of nascent nation-states, Dhakram must master his burgeoning abilities to protect his home and the spirited Princess Jasmirre. Yet, as his affection for her deepens into a forbidden romance, he uncovers a centuries-old conspiracy involving forgotten gods and a looming clash of civilisations that threatens to consume all.

"His hands were glowing, and he had no idea why."
He looked down. Faint threads of light still clung to his fingers, curling and uncurling like smoke, like something alive. The same pale blue as the wave that had torn itself from his body. He tried to shake them off and they only brightened, feeding on the motion, and a sound came out of his throat that was not quite a word.

Whispers of Shadow is Martin Killick's captivating debut novel. He lives in a quiet village in the UK South West, where the rolling hills and woodlands provide endless inspiration for his evocative prose. Killick is currently at work on his next novel, continuing to explore Dhakrams rise.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H89SWVZN
• ISBN13: 9798185987964
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"