Gera D’Alikar has failed the western kingdoms. The greatest warrior of the legendary D’Alikar caste, he now lives his life in an enemy cage, tortured to within a hair of his death. The kingdoms’ armies continue to fight without him, when they stop bickering with each other, but they lose ground and lives with every battle. Emperor Abaddon continues his march forward, playing country against country, king against queen, and defeating all those with the courage to stand up to his forces. With Gera's capture, his dream of finally killing the last of the dragons and taking all their magic for himself is within his grasp. Gera is not the only Draig D’Alikar still alive, however. The others search desperately for him, betting their own lives and the fate of the kingdoms on bringing him back into the fight. Even Clark Miller, the young man Gera swore to protect from harm, scours the countryside for clues to where Gera is being kept, joined by a crazy old man who rambles incoherently about signs and dreams. But even if the D’Alikars and his friends find Gera alive, will he still have the power to steer war away from the darkness? PATH OF SHADOWS is the exciting sixth book in the A Tale of Bone and Steel epic fantasy series. If you like gritty battles, daring heroes, and potent magic in a grimdark package, then you will love Kirk Dougal’s action-packed adventures. Praise for A Tale of Bone and Steel series: “A genuinely engaging story. One that I'd recommend to fans of grimdark stories.” - The Fantasy Inn “Definitely find this to be a great read…engaging and fun.” Feathered Quill Book Awards Judges’ Comments – Finalist 2021 Kirk Dougal was born with a book in one hand and a bat or ball in the other. When he could no longer play the games he loved, he began writing the stories he wanted to read. Kirk is an award-winning journalist and author of multiple genres. He lives in Ohio with his wife and four children.For more information on his writings or just to find out what he has been doing, you can find Kirk at his website, www.kirkdougal.com, or hanging out on Facebook and Twitter. You can also join Kirk's reading group where you can receive free giveaways, book recommendations, the occasional recipe, or other fun items www.kirkdougal.com/newsletter.