Dark Moon: First Published 1996.

Synopsis: Set a thousand years after the defeat of the Daroth, when an ominous celestial event—the rising of a dark moon—signals their return. Once thought extinct, the Daroth re-emerge transformed: no longer the decaying remnants of an ancient race, but powerful, seemingly immortal beings who reshape the Great Northern Desert into fertile land and a vast new city, marking the beginning of their renewed campaign to wipe out humanity. As the Daroth’s resurgence spreads, humanity’s survival comes to rest on three very different individuals. Karis, a fierce warrior and brilliant strategist, emerges as a natural leader in the fight against the growing threat. Tarantio, considered the deadliest swordsman of his age, brings unmatched skill in battle but struggles with a fractured psyche that haunts him as much as any enemy. Duvodas, a compassionate healer, is forced into the heart of the conflict, where his principles are repeatedly tested by the brutal realities of war and the moral cost of survival. Together, this unlikely trio becomes central to the resistance against the Daroth invasion. As the enemy tightens its grip and humanity’s position becomes increasingly desperate, each of them is pushed toward extreme choices that test loyalty, identity, and sacrifice. The struggle against the Daroth is not only a battle for survival, but a confrontation with what each of them is willing to lose in order to preserve the future of mankind.

Some of the many covers for Dark Moon over the years.