The Mine in the Mountain (The Aggrid Kingdom Book 1)

The Aggrid Kingdom is forged from a rare golden-black stone mined at the cost of countless lives—and King Darious has no intention of slowing its expansion. When a mining catastrophe kills hundreds, the king publicly promises mercy, only to burn the survivors alive as an example. His children embody different paths to power: Prince Lyon, a brilliant tactician haunted by guilt, and Princess Diabella, a ruthless visionary who believes fear is the only stable currency of rule.

Beyond the capital, the kingdom’s violence sparks a multi-front rebellion. Evalyne, a hardened huntress, returns home to find her village in ashes and her family taken by the crown. As she ventures into forbidden lands for answers, she is plagued by visions that blur prophecy, memory, and manipulation. Meanwhile, Gabriel, a young farmer and guardsman, witnesses his neighbouring town seized under royal decree. While chasing the captors, he uncovers King Darious’s true ambition: an indestructible empire fueled by Aggrid and enforced by a hidden army. When a close friend disappears into Princess Diabella’s inner circle, Gabriel must choose between survival and outright treason.