Ravine of Blood and Shadow

For centuries, the dwarves of the Ravine City have hidden away from the world above, but their self-imposed exile is about to come to an end.

Ravine Guard Carnac Thayn is first on the scene when a creature of living stone rampages through the deep mines. The attack is just the beginning. 

As ancient malice threatens his people with extinction, Carnac is confronted with the prophecy that preceded his birth: He will restore the line of the Dwarf Lords and lead his people to a new age of glory.

But the prophet was a faen, one of the underworld tricksters, whose nature it is to deceive.

Blood will flow in rivers through the ravine. 

Friends will become foes. 

A name will be forgotten.

And a hero will rise.

"Prior weaves a fully realized world in this rich fantasy, from history, political structure, and family life to work, food, drinking (lots of drinking), and romance." -- Kirkus Reviews

"A masterpiece of sword and sorcery storytelling. A visceral yet thoughtful epic." -- Bookwraiths Reviews

"Gritty, tense, and brutally tragic. High quality storytelling with great characters and a relentless plot." -- Mitchell Hogan, author of A Crucible of Souls and Aurealis Award winner.