Shadows of Revolution

Shadows of Revolution follows the story of Taren, a prince who possesses the rare gift of magic in a kingdom where it is feared, and those who possess it are hunted down and executed. Taren has learned to keep his powers hidden, using them only when absolutely necessary, but as he grows older, he begins to question the way things are in his kingdom. One day, Taren saves an old man from being beaten by soldiers, revealing his powers to the world. He flees the kingdom and joins a group of rebels fighting against the oppressive rule of the king. Taren quickly rises through the ranks and becomes one of the most trusted leaders of the rebels. But the king is not blind to the rebellion, and a great battle ensues. Taren fights with all his might, using his powers to turn the tide of the battle, but the rebels are ultimately defeated, and Taren is captured. The king offers him a deal, spare his life if he uses his powers to serve the kingdom, but Taren refuses and is led to the gallows. To his surprise, a sudden surge of power flows through him, freeing him from the noose. The rebels launch a surprise attack, rescuing Taren and defeating the king. Taren becomes the new ruler of the kingdom, ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity and fulfilling his destiny to bring freedom and justice to his people. Book cover: from pinterest