Dantian: Alchemy of Fire

In this, the first of a 4-book series, the young Dantian Raemus encounters evil for the first time, and must fight to overcome his own blinding lust for revenge to unlock his destiny and reach immortality. Set in the ancient, mystical land of Kharbenesh, Dantian and Anata, two young lovers, fight against the corrupt Magi, who use the power of fear, hatred and evil magic to exact their dominance over all the land. With an honest portrayal of human nature, political strife and religious freedom written directly into the backdrop of Dantian's storyline, the lessons he learns along his journey resonate in the hearts of all who have experienced the pain of loss and anyone who has ever had to rebuild themselves from the ground-up. Dastem's writing is both hypnotic and easy to read, and you will want the story to continue long after you've reached the end. It is a tale that you'll find yourself thinking about even when you're not actively immersed in its pages. Fans of goth, epics, magical realism and fictional narratives, are sure to find the hidden gems sprinkled throughout the entire Dantian series.