Of Dawn and Embers

He rides a dawnling, a steed of light and glory, destined to restore.

Jakim Ha’Nor will save his people, or so says the prophecy that upended his life and drove his brothers to betray him. Now, he has returned as the dawnrider to fulfill his purpose and reconcile with his brothers—only to find himself embroiled in a war.

Captured in the fallout of a deadly attack, Rafi grapples with the ghosts of the past. His brother is alive but no longer himself, and Rafi will stop at nothing to save him. Farther up the coast, Ceridwen strives to reignite the embers of the rebellion to burn the empire down. When Rafi is sentenced to execution before the imperial court, Ceridwen must rally every spear and steed she can for a blistering strike at the heart of the capital.

But the empire’s schemes are already in motion, and Jakim’s two missions collide when an unexpected encounter with one of his brothers reveals the true threat behind the imperial thirst for ancient secrets. Hidden forces intend to unleash a cataclysmic power, spurring Ceridwen, Rafi, and Jakim to challenge the full, crushing might of the empire for the fate of the world.

Stars weep and ash falls as the tides of battle propel the Fireborn queen, the Sea-Demon prince, and the Dawnrider priest toward a meteoric clash in this thunderous series finale.

Volume Three of The Fireborn Epic

Perfect for fans of The Scorpio Races and The Lord of the Rings.

“With complex characters, lyrical writing, and immersive worldbuilding that has you feeling every hoofbeat of Soldonia’s magical steeds in your chest, the latest installment of The Fireborn Epic series is perfect for epic fantasy readers of JRR Tolkien and Brandon Sanderson. In the heroine Ceridwen tal Desmond, it’s as if Eowyn has finally gotten her own long-awaited story. Of Dawn of Embers is an original, simmering adventure that crackles right off the page!”

—A.D. Rhine, author of Horses of Fire and Daughters of Bronze

“Gillian Bronte Adams returns with a grand conclusion to the Fireborn Epic that is worthy of its legendary build-up. Adams seamlessly weaves so many fantastic characters into one big tapestry of a story, each with an important role to play. The final battles are thunderous and unforgettable, each one more harrowing than the last, and I cheered for Ceridwen and Mindar, Finnian and Sif, Rafi and Ghost, and Jakim and Sayla as they fought for truth and freedom. All in all, Of Dawn and Embers is a sweeping crescendo of sacrifice, courage, and hope. This is not just the end of a story—it’s the kind of ending that reshapes how you see the journey. Fans of the series will be delighted—I know I was!”

—Jill Williamson, Christy Award-winning author of the Blood of Kings series

“Gillian Bronte Adams has brought The Fireborn Epic series to a bold and satisfying ending. She sets all your favorite characters on the chess board of their world with precision, moving them one by one through a story rife with conflict, valor, and heart, until Ceridwen and her allies are poised to strike a final blow against the evil plaguing their lands. The fire burns brightest in this fantastic finale.”

—Steve Rzasa, award-winning author of The Face of the Deep and Mercury Hale series.

“An epic and completely satisfying end to a wild and vivid fantasy series. I wanted to stay in the ending pages forever.”

—C.M. Banschbach, author of the Spirits’ Valley Duology