CASIA CALDWELL
EPIC FANTASY AUTHOR
A newly ascended Sentinel compelled to protect the citizens of her kingdom.
A lord obligated to keep her in line while trying to change their world’s fate in exchange for her help.
A kingdom where no one’s word should be taken for granted.
A world slipping into darkness, and a new empire rising from it.
In a secluded land ruled by mortals, thirteen fae warriors formed the Sentinel Guard to prevent the return of fae reign and defend the people from supernatural threats. Upon the discovery of anyone’s Transcendence into power, a series of deadly duels—known as the Ordeals—are invoked. On one autumn night, Asteria and her father are traveling home when they are attacked by a mysterious creature. In an outburst of power that leaves the northern half of the town leveled, her father passes and the beast vanishes. Amongst the cinders, Asteria is discovered and turned in.
With the Sentinel Guard at capacity, the King of Blackthorne invokes the Ordeals, where she must fight existing members of the Guard. As she prepares, he takes a particular interest in her. Asteria is still unable to control her powers and is unprepared for her first duel; King Roderick employs a foreign lord with a similar power to hers to assist her.
When Asteria sees Kallan with the Sentinel she saw on the night of her Transcendence, she becomes wary of his help. As chaos descends and the Guard is left to defend the land, she is left questioning whether to trust the institution she has known her whole life or the people she just met.
To the girls who live through lines on a page,
May you go on adventures they could never dream of.
Meet Casia
Growing up, Casia was a staunch lover of books and one of her favorite things to do is share her love of literature with others. During the pandemic, she opened a literary merchandise business that works with numerous New York Times Bestsellers. When she is not writing, she enjoys creating art and spending time with her furry companions. She also volunteers with and fosters future service dogs before they are placed in children’s hospitals across the country. She currently lives in the southeastern United States.