Princess Evalina has endured much to ascend to the Isidian throne; now, an occult abomination threatens to bring an end to the High Elves altogether. In the Kingdom of Isidia, Homeland of the High Elves naturally blessed with Healing magic, the Widowed Queen has kept a tight leash on her only daughter and heir—until she is forced to realise that Evalina is Isidia’s only hope against a new enemy. With no experience in the world outside her castle, Evalina enlists the help of the well-travelled Thanatos, the Dark Elven Prince of Osiria—where all are cursed with the power of Death. Together, the two embark on a perilous journey into the wider land of Carynthia; all the while, Evalina is plagued by strange and horrific nightmares. Can Evalina and Thanatos see past their peoples' turbulent histories and work together to defeat a common enemy? And with his Princess absent, will Lorkin, Captain of the Isidian Royal Guard, be able to pick up the pieces of their Kingdom with a deteriorating Queen and defend the land from the horde of the dead? **Ashwood and Brimstone is the first book in a dark fantasy series and contains mature themes, if you are not a reader of the genre, this book may not be suitable to you.**