Deep within the rainforest, a group of students barely survive an encounter with an ancient boar. In doing so, they stumble upon a series of events that threaten to destroy their entire civilization. The Black Tide, the annual rampage of millions of giant ants through the rainforest, has been coerced by the Demon Queen to take a path that will send it tearing through the farmlands that support the Citadel, their home. While the adults frantically race to prepare for the coming disaster, one survivor, Malcolm, experiences violent visions of the past. He learns that he's no longer alone in his own body. His revelations lead his friends to discover that many of the leaders within the Citadel are similarly possessed. is the exciting start of the much larger story told across the dark fantasy series. Vivid and terrifying, but with an emotional depth that will keep readers yearning for more, JR Konkol weaves a complex tale, with a delicate balance of cinematic action and political intrigue. A vast, fallen world, with even deeper mysteries, is waiting, just a few clicks away. Unlock it today!