Danyen's Gift: Shards of Nihrel - Book One

Danyen is the quiet son of a fisherman, secluded from the momentous conflicts brewing in the world around him--until he discovers his father's secret.

It is the blade Slenya, one of the scattered Shards of a fallen star, legendary for its terrifying power. When soldiers attack his village in search of the sword, Danyen must leave everything behind, one heart-pounding step ahead of his pursuers, with only the support of an enigmatic adventurer and the hidden Shard. Enemies seek him at every turn, from savage renegades with plans of glory to the great dragons of the world.

But it is the sword itself, and its insidious curse, that pose the greatest danger of all. Slenya is slowly changing Danyen. If he fails to destroy the curse in time, he may lose his very humanity. In this gripping adventure of courage and sacrifice, Danyen will need to become something more than just a simple village boy if he is to survive.