The Children of Never

The War Priests of Andrak Saga Book 1

by Christian Warren Freed

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The Children of Never is the follow on novel to the L Ron Hubbard Writer’s of the Future Contest 4th place winner The Purifying Flame.

The war priests of Andrak have protected the world from the encroaching darkness for generations. Stewards of the Purifying Flame, the priests stand upon their castle walls each year for 100 days. Along with the best fighters, soldiers, and adventurers from across the lands, they repulse the Omegri invasions.

But their strength wanes and evil spreads.

Lizette awakens to a nightmare, for her daughter has been stolen during the night. When she goes to the Baron to petition aid, she learns that similar incidents are occurring across the duchy. Her daughter was just the beginning. Baron Einos of Fent is left with no choice but to summon the war priests.

Brother Quinlan is a haunted man. Last survivor of Castle Bendris, he now serves Andrak. Despite his flaws, the Lord General recognizes Quinlan as one of the best he has. Sending him to Fent is his best chance for finding the missing children and restoring order. Quinlan begins a quest that will tax his strength and threaten the foundations of his soul.

The Grey Wanderer stalks the lands, and where he goes, bad things follow. The dead rise and the Omegri launch a plan to stop time and overrun the world. The duchy of Fent is just the beginning.

A Word from the Author

Children are missing. The dead rise. War looms. Brother Quinlan and his novice Donal are dispatched from Castle Andrak to the sleepy Duchy of Fent to assist in finding the children. What they find is not what they expect, for an ancient evil is trying to stop time. The children are but the first step. Quinlan must use all his wits and martial skill if he hopes to stop the Great Enemy from destroying the world. The Children of Never is the first feature novel follow up to the Writer’s of the Future award winning short: The Purifying Flame.