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O.E. Bruening
O.E. Bruening is the author of Eden's Rise: The Empire Under the Mountains. He writes fantasy fiction centered on world-building and epic adventure.
Eden's Rise: The Empire Under the Mountains
Synopsis
Eden was rescued. And has been paying for it ever since. An orphan raised in the dwarven empire beneath the mountains, he is human and second-class, forever indebted, barely tolerated. A gifted mapmaker, Eden intends to blend in with the dwarves, to earn his place.
When a black dragon descends on his hometown, his closest friend Anya is hauled into an unjust trial. And Eden, Anya, and their elven companion Faras are forced to run, fleeing toward the imperial capital, ever deeper into the mountains. There they hope to disappear.
But the empire is not what it seems. Armies are marching. Dark creatures are stirring. And in the shadows, a secret eighty years old, the wrath of a dragon rider, is waiting to rewrite everything about their world.
Eden's Rise is a story of growing up in an oppressive world, of friendship and rebellion, and of the forces, real and magical, that shape the choices we make.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this book part of a series?
This novel is the first installment in a planned series.
Does the book include any visual elements?
The book features original interior illustrations created by artists including Roberto F. Castro, Greg Rutkowski, Pascal Wijnberg, and Audrey Rouvin.