From Ashes: Book One of the Iluminator Saga Paperback – August 17, 2023

***WINNER - TOP PICK AWARD - Author Shout******FINALIST - BEST FANTASY - BBYNA Awards******FINALIST - BEST DEBUT NOVEL - Literary Global Award***Her home is ashes. Her heart is steel. The need for revenge consumes her.Blacksmith Quistix’s quiet life is obliterated in a blaze of fire and emerald-encrusted steel when a ruthless bandit storms her Bellaneau home in search of a mysterious artifact known as “The Illuminator.” Scarred by unfathomable tragedy and burning with vengeance, the grieving half-elf forges on, vowing to hunt down the villain who shattered her world. But she won't face the perils of Destoria alone. Joined by a wounded wyl, a brilliant esteg, and a child-like dragonling, Quistix leads a riotous crew of misfits across a landscape teeming with skybound cities brimming with forbidden magic, Lethal hybrid beasts, labyrinthine dungeons, and sadistic royalty.From drug-addled bandits to legendary battles, Quistix must unlock the secrets of the Illuminator. Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings-style questing, dungeon crawlers, and D&D campaigns.Published by Rusty Ogre Publishing.******PRAISE FOR FROM ASHES“Wohl is a force, taking the torch from legends like Tolkien and running with it full steam ahead.” - Erica Summers, author of The Rictus Grin and Other Tales of Insanity"I was crying within the first 10 minutes. My heart was pulled out of my chest and I really felt for Quistix as a mother myself." - Lindsey Holt, book reviewer"This book is fabulous. I cried, I laughed, I gasped, but most importantly... I was left wanting more." - Brooke Martitz, Reviewer"I was captivated from the start." - Amazon reviewer"From the very 1st page this book sweeps you into another world and doesn't let you leave until the end!" - Amazon reviewer"The world Wohl weaves is so beautifully described, it’s entirely immersive. This story is filled with tests of will, loyalty, family, and friendship. I cried, I laughed, I giggled and I gasped." - Amazon reviewer Read more