M.F. Soriano
ASIN: B00D0BG9P6
Publisher: unknown
Pages: 368
In a world where monsters roam, and where men are monstrous, three young outcasts struggle to survive.
Grillis was born cursed, one side of his face marred by a dark red stain. Because of it, the people of Bonnehampton want nothing to do with him. The only person to ever show him any kindness was his grandmother. And now she's dead.
Athemon is of the Caprine race, and therefore condemned to a life of poverty and persecution. When he learns that his race can be a source of power instead of oppression, he claims that power eagerly. But payback comes with a cost of its own.
In the depths of the unconquered forests, a tribe lives in harmony with nature and with their gods. Verlvik is of that tribe, and yet he no longer belongs to it--the Great Goddess has chosen him for Herself. What She has claimed must be given. And what She has claimed is Verlvik's very life.
Grillis ...