<b>A strange mark on her neck… <br> <br>…a mysterious connection to fire... <br> <br>…an ancient secret soon to be revealed.</b> <br> <br>Aeron failed to stop the cult of the Crimson Flame from kidnapping his sister. <br> <br>But as a former wyvern knight, he’s determined to find and rescue her... <br> <br>...and to lay waste to the cult in the process. <br> <br>When the trail grows cold, Aeron and Kent Etheridge, his mage companion, join forces with a half-troll mercenary and an assassin. <br> <br>Together, they embark on a job for a dark lord that will put them squarely in the Crimson Flame’s line of fire. <br> <br>And that’s exactly where Aeron wants to be. <br> <br>The more cultists he can find, the closer he gets to locating his stolen sister... <br> <br>…and the more of them he can kill. <br> <br>Though the job seems like the perfect gig, the cult thwarts Aeron’s efforts at every turn. <br> <br>And all the while, Aeron and his comrades gradually unravel the ancient secret of the Crimson Flame. <br> <br>Faced with a series of deadly choices, Aeron must confront his fate and risk everything to rescue his sister... <br> <br>...even if it costs him and his fellow mercenaries their lives. <br> <br><i>The Crimson Flame</i> is the first novel in an epic sword-and-sorcery series sure to thrill you with magic, action, and adventure. Dive into this unique fantasy world full of twists and mayhem, written by award-winning author Ben Wolf. <br> <br>Get it now. <br> <br><b>ENDORSEMENTS</B> <br> <br>“In every story he tells, Ben Wolf has a way of drawing you into the world he's created. The Crimson Flame is no exception. It’s a perfect blend of peril, death, and humor, and the cast of unique and interesting characters keep you turning pages till the end. A must read!” <br> <br>- Daniel Kuhnley, Author of The Dark Heart Chronicles <br> <br>“These stories took me back to the days of the Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance novels, which I still regard very highly. I MUST know what happens next. Each story leaves you hanging like a season finale. I am certainly looking forward to the rest of this series!” <br> <br>- Chris Hall, Reader <br> <br>"The beginning of the blood mercenaries series sucked me in very quickly. Well-rounded characters who were relatable, great storylines, and good pacing with some suspense had me buying the three books in the series as soon as I finished this one. Thoroughly enjoyable." <br> <br>- Laura Stuteville, Reader