His family laughed at him. Now they’ve been murdered, and he’s the only one that can avenge them…Betrayed and left for dead, rage is the only force keeping Janis alive. Rage at the enemies who slaughtered his family, at the wizard who sold them out, but most of all at himself for letting it happen.His body spasms. His memories leak away. In his final moments, a presence approaches him. Alien but powerful, driven by a hunger he's never known. "Give me life within you," the nameless one offers, "and I will give you your vengeance."Janis goes from prince assassin to fugitive sorcerer as he hunts the people who killed his family. He'll battle mercenaries, cultists, gods, and wizards in a magic devastated world, unraveling a conspiracy that goes far beyond the treachery of one wizard.He hungers to save his sister and get his revenge, fueling his success with a diabolical power. What does it really want? What will it cost him?All he knows for sure is that there’s no going back.Vengeance is only the beginning...Read Disciple of Vengeance and explore a universe filled with unique magic, high-stakes rivalries, and complex cultures. It’s Book 1 of The Shattered World series, which tells a bloody story of self-discovery as Janis realizes he’ll have to face the demon inside himself if he wants to get his revenge.Reviewer Adam Wright at Reedsy Discovery calls it “A short but satisfying action-packed epic adventure with lots of magic and revenge. ...If you like series such as Elric of Melnibone by Micheal Moorcock and Bloodstone by Karl Edward Wagner you'll enjoy Disciple of Vengeance.”If you enjoy this and want more free content, visit https://www.ccrasmussen.com/.