A prophecy whispered by a spirit. A warrior forged in betrayal. A queen who would burn the world to rule its ashes.In a realm tearing itself apart, the Red Queen Orla builds her empire on fear. But a power even she dreads is beginning to wake. An ancient prophecy speaks of a savior, Lema, an Elven prodigy whose skills defy belief. Yet the spirit guiding her is an enigma, and her true purpose remains shrouded in shadow. Is she destined to save the world, or become the catalyst for its destruction?Far from the halls of power, the outcast Eamon fights for a world that has never accepted him. A warrior of both Elven and Dwarven blood, he trusts only the bite of his axe. When his path crosses Lema's, he is drawn into a conflict that pits him against the gods themselves and the resurgent armies of the Dark Elves.To survive, they must journey through monster-haunted wilds and long-forgotten cities, for the key to their victory lies buried with the secrets of the past.Lose yourself in an epic fantasy where: A fractured world teeters on the edge of war.Complex heroes fight their inner demons as well as armies.Ancient magic and forgotten lore are rediscovered.Every shadow conceals a potential betrayal.If you love the sweeping epics of Tolkien and the character-driven stories of Brandon Sanderson, you will be consumed by The Big Skookum. One-click now to join the fight for a world's soul.