Ironbound

An action-packed progression fantasy epic from Andrew Givler, bestselling author of Soul Fraud.

In the Iron Empire, only the strongest are given a chance to Ascend.

As long as he can remember, Castor has wanted nothing more than to fuse with a Cor Heart. Made from an otherworldly metal, it would give him the ability to bind a Symbol and manipulate the elements.

The day of trial has finally arrived—a chance for Castor to prove his worth. Only after winning the Empress’ blessing can he begin his life of adventure.

When his chance is interrupted by a vicious attack, he finds his home in ruins and his family in mortal peril.

Conscripted into the Legions, bound to a Symbol he never wanted, Castor must survive the Iron City, his enemies in the frozen North, and clandestine traitors within the rusting Empire itself.

But more than anything, he wants revenge against those who took everything from him.

This is the first step of the rise of the Ironbound.