Valiant Sailor | Book I
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| Book I in the Chronicles of Arcania |
A prophecy foretells two halves of one soul, destined to rise against the King of the Seas.
Etan has always feared the sea, and he's never believed in fate. But when a siren washes ashore, everything begins to change. Drawn to her by a force he can't explain, Etan is pulled into a war far greater than his fear.
As enemies close in and the tides turn violent, Etan must learn how to navigate his fears in order to save his world before there's nothing left to save.
In 'Valiant Sailor', love and war crash like waves and only together can they survive the storm.
| © 2025 E. C. Xalfa |
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