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2023 FINALIST – BEST FANTASY – LITERARY GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS She’s broken. She’s dangerous. She wants revenge. And she has nothing left to lose.Elf blacksmith, Quistix, suffers a tragic loss the night a bandit invades her humble Bellaneau home in search of “The Illuminator.” After months of crushing loneliness, the disheveled half-elf is out for blood, seeking revenge on the man who shattered her once-contented life and answers about why this alleged Illuminator is so highly sought-after. A wounded wyl, a brilliant esteg, and child-like dragonling soon join her on her cross-country odyssey, banding together in a riotous, misfit crew. But Destoria is a dangerous place. The isle is bursting with clever hybrid creatures, floating magical cities, drug-addled bandits, and the Isle’s sadistic new queen: Exos Tempest.Join Quistix, the incredibly talented half-elf, on the first of many adventures in this exciting Illuminator saga.NOTE: Desdemona in Embers: Book Two of the Illuminator Saga is out on paperback, ebook, hardcover, and audiobook now. Book 3 comes out in 2025. Call of the Wyl, a fantasy/mystery novelette by the same author is also set on the Isle of Destoria. PRAISE FOR FROM ASHES:”Wohl is a force, taking the torch from legends like Tolkien and running with it full steam ahead.” – Erica Summers, author of The Rictus Grin and Other Tales of Insanity”I was crying within the first 10 minutes. My heart was pulled out of my chest and I really felt for Quistix as a mother myself.” – Lindsey Holt, book reviewer”This book is fabulous. I cried, I laughed, I gasped, but most importantly… I was left wanting more.” – Brooke Martitz, Reviewer”Fast-paced with action and mystery. I need to second book NOW!” – Alexandria Williams, Reviewer”I actually could picture the Isle of Destoria. I’m ready for the next book!” -Stephanie Mansour, Reviewer”I was captivated from the start.” – Amazon reviewer”From the very 1st page this book sweeps you into another world and doesn’t let you leave until the end! Can’t wait for the next one!” – Amazon reviewer”I was immediately engrossed in this book; it started off with a bang and then the world Wohl weaves is so beautifully described it’s entirely immersive. This story is filled with tests of will, loyalty, family, and friendship. I cried, I laughed, I said wtf. I giggled and I gasped.” – Amazon reviewer
