An action-packed progression fantasy epic featuring an orphan boy who must master his newfound cosmic power.

When a God falls, humanity must learn to rise.

Every century, the heavens ignite as the Gods pass from one celestial home to the next. For the people of Drucent, it is a night of wonder and prayer. But this time, something went wrong. A single light veered from the path.

A God has fallen, and the world will never be the same.

Carsom was a nobody—an orphan in the frozen northern tundra, destined to muck out stalls until the cold claimed him. But when he discovers a smoldering crater and the celestial traveler within, his fate is rewritten. Gifted a legendary cosmic blade, he must transform from a stable boy into a warrior capable of defending a God.

He must adapt fast to survive the Emperor's vicious Blood Wardens, as his new path converges with a princess on the run from her own father, and a nomadic outcast with the magical ability to heal the dying but at a catastrophic cost.

The presence of fallen Gods has disrupted the natural and political order. Only together, can they stop it.

Bestselling author CJ Aaron returns with this new progression fantasy epic, where a stable boy must master a cosmic blade, a nomad must learn to control his volatile magic, and a princess must find strength in the darkest of times.

With high-stakes political tension, deep world-building, and unforgettable characters, it's perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Will Wight, and epic tales where the cost of magic is as dangerous as the magic itself.