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Before the Lanterns Fail

In the hushed moments before a fateful wedding, Thalin Braewind stands at the edge of an unyielding bridge, witnessing the mist consume everything familiar. Aurelith’s bridges, once reliable, have begun to falter, leaving Thalin — an unlikely leader — to face a quest that tests the bounds of truth and faith. As his hand grips the warm rootstone, it whispers untold stories and forgotten songs that ignite a flame of hope amidst his doubts.

Alongside friends and foes, Thalin embarks on a perilous journey through shadowed orchards and mist-laden roads. Each step challenges their unity, confronting them with the haunting question of what truly holds them together. Is safety an illusion when honesty is sacrificed? Thalin must discover whether love can withstand the weight of truth and if mercy can guide them through the thorns that threaten to divide their hearts.

Experience a tale where faith and courage are as entwined as the roots of the ancient bridges. Venture with Thalin to uncover the mysteries of Aurelith, and find out if the light of hope can shine through the deepest shadows. Will Thalin emerge as the leader Aurelith needs, or will the mist claim all that he holds dear?

Join the journey of a lifetime in "Before the Lanterns Fail," a Christian fantasy that delves into the depths of belief, the struggles of leadership, and the enduring power of love and mercy.

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The author

About Afton Wren

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Welcome to the worlds of Afton Wren, where floating valleys hang above silver mist, bridges answer to truth, and songs can carry what history has tried to forget. Afton writes luminous Christian fantasy for readers who want wonder with substance: stories filled with strange landscapes, quiet moral tension, and characters who are brave in ways no one applauds at first.

Her series, The Rootstone Covenant, begins in Aurelith, a realm held aloft by living rootstone and ancient promises. When the lantern roads begin to fail and the mist rises from below, the question is not simply whether the realm can be saved, but what kind of people it must become to be worth saving. These are stories about covenant, courage, mercy, broken trust, and the unseen faithfulness that can still hold when visible structures crack.

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