The Earth in 2419, glutted and overdependent on technology, is destroyed by a military-grade computer virus. Billions die and technology is deemed heresy, only used by the hated and feared techWitches. Remnants of the past remain, but without advanced manufacturing and computing capabilities, the world falls back to a quasi-Medieval standard of living. Now, a thousand years later, Lian Martell, a blacksmith in the Forge, must seek long lost power to rescue his love, Ember, from the evil king Damon. Ancient strength will be uncovered as Lian journeys to the heavens and beyond in search of a way to win Ember back. Lurking in the shadows is a conspiracy, longing for the power that Lian will find. Who can Lian trust? Will he win the day or will Ember die? Find out in Hold, first book of the Ion Heroes Series.