Humanity lost the war against the beasts. Only one city still stands. Cities burned. Kingdoms vanished. Only one place still stands. Kol. A vast city protected by an ancient magical dome — humanity’s last refuge. But safety is an illusion. Inside the walls, corruption spreads. Power-hungry families rule the city, while the poor fight to survive in its shadows. And far beyond the dome, the beasts are gathering again. Four unlikely heroes are about to change everything: • Tarl , a street orphan who can hear the minds of beasts. • Ceres , a stuttering mage whose magic is dangerously unstable. • Balger , a barbarian with strength great enough to challenge monsters. • A jester who knows secrets that could destroy the city. Each of them carries a power the world has never seen before. Together they may be humanity’s last hope. Or its final downfall. A gripping dystopian epic fantasy filled with monsters, magic, and deadly intrigue. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows, Nevernight, Red Rising, Attack on Titan (vibe) and Mistborn