The Trials of the Core (Guardian of the Core Book 1)

Description

Destiny calls to them all. Only one can seize it . . .

Prince Hydro Paen longs to escape his disdainful mother. So when the Guardian of the Core announces a contest to become his apprentice, the young man leaps at the invitation to participate. Determined to prove himself and uphold the family legacy, he swears not to fail.

Orphaned underdog Eirek Mourse doesn’t believe he’ll amount to much. So when his uncle encourages him to compete in the Guardian’s trials, he’s shocked to be granted acceptance. But without any skills in combat, he has no idea how he will survive.

Zain Berrese is a haunted man. Convinced he’s responsible for the death of his girlfriend, he longs to make amends by becoming the next Guardian. Hoping to outdo his adopted brother, he’s crushed when he accidentally kills his sibling just before the games begin.

With trials increasingly complex and dangerous, each young man must face his own fears as well as their crafty opponents. And with lives on the line, one of them will make an extraordinary choice . . .

Will one of these would-be heroes find the inner strength and wisdom to emerge a champion before they all perish?