A hidden doorway unlocks a power that could save her kingdom ... Julia is devoted to training with her village’s Townsguard, protecting and providing for her community. Her life is full of warmth and purpose, despite being raised by her stern grandmother in the cold and inaccessible Northern Isles. But when her twentieth birthday arrives and Julia officially comes of age, her grandmother shares secrets of their past that will change the course of Julia’s life forever. Thrown into a world of magic, intrigue and murder, Julia finds herself hunted by Azor Torr, a tyrant king bent on destroying everything to get to her. But she also finds new friends, family, allies—and most unexpectedly, love. With the fate of two nations hanging in the balance, Julia must learn to use her newly discovered powers to stop King Azor from his legacy of blood magic and devastation. Julia’s quest reveals her true purpose as a protector, and a destiny greater than she could have ever imagined. "A compelling tale of sword and sorcery with a healthy helping of romance thrown in ..." - Faith S., Amazon Review "Propelled by well-developed characters, especially with the main character Julia, the story takes you on a ride that doesn't let up in the best way possible ..." - Bushra B., Amazon Review "... This is a story of magic, obsession, love, and duty. I hope there will be more!" - Wynne L, Amazon Review "This story has the familiarity of a fantasy novel but throws out most of the tropes authors tend to lean on which makes this story really refreshing to read. The plot kept me guessing and glued till the end ..." - Salem C., Goodreads Review "I recommend Archwilde for anyone who appreciates great fantasy stories where captivating characters face heart-wrenching challenges ..." - Lisa B., Goodreads Review "This world and cast of characters are so real and well-drawn that I both couldn't read fast enough and never wanted the story to end." - Mom2Two, Amazon Review "This book has it all... romance, betrayal, murder, mystery, action. Even if fantasy isn't your favorite genre, you'll come to love the characters and cheer for good over evil. Hoping for a follow up book." - PeterLovesPeyton, Amazon Review "Awesome characters and plot. Loved this book!" - Ellen W., Amazon Review Marcy Dewey Mahoney writes the fantastical and the spooky with a hint of funny. An Ithaca College and animation industry alum, Marcy's work has been published in several fiction anthologies, and she has penned a series of creative writing prompt journals. ​When she's not wordsmithing, Marcy can be found painting, costuming, or playing tabletop RPGs with a merry band of the Best Worst Heroes. She loves coffee (but not caffeine), cake, cats and cardigans. Marcy lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband/best nerd, Bryan, and their two cats, Fergus Hammertime (an evil genius) and Fiona Shazam (Fergus' hapless sidekick.)