Dark Moon, Shallow Sea
The first in a new epic fantasy series from David R. Slayton, Dark Moon, Shallow Sea is a powerful story of divine betrayal, ghosts, and self-discovery, perfect for fans of the Dark Souls series or Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson.
When Phoebe, goddess of the moon, is killed by the knights of the sun god, Hyperion, all who follow her are branded heretics. With Phoebe gone, the souls of the dead are no longer ferried to the underworld, and instead linger on as shades who feast on the blood of the living.
Raef is a child of the night. He lives in the shadows, on scraps, eking out a meager existence as a thief. But when an ornate box is sequestered in the Temple of Hyperion, the chance of a big score proves too great to resist. What he finds within propels him on an odyssey across the sea and back again, altering the course of his life forever.
Seth is a knight of the sun. But unlike the others of his order, the fire of Hyperion only brings him pain. He believes he deserves this penance, exacted for his unknown origins. Tasked with recovering the contents of the box, Seth must also venture beyond the horizon if he’s to learn the truth about himself.
In a dying world divided by the greed of those in power, Raef and Seth find their destinies intertwined—and learn they might have more in common than they ever imagined.
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David R. Slayton
David R. Slayton is a name that’s been steadily carving a niche in the realm of speculative fiction, blending elements of magic, mystery, and personal struggle into narratives that linger long after the final page. Hailing from Oklahoma, David grew up surrounded by a rich tapestry of storytelling, a landscape filled with both myth and reality. He’s the kind of writer who knows how to balance the beauty of the extraordinary with the rawness of the everyday, crafting stories that invite readers to step into worlds where the impossible feels just within reach.
The Gods of Night and Day
The Gods of Night and Day consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
