River of Fate
The history of the world lies in ruins left by the Elder Races. Only in the dragons' Emerald Halls can Verse find clues to what really happened. Nothing else has survived a hundred thousand years.
In one of these ruins, he discovers a fragment of his history and a key to strengthening his ancestral bloodline, the heritage of the Emerald Dragons, one of the nine races who ruled the ancient world.
In need of resources, he heads to Boreas, the greatest city for alchemy in the Middle Provinces. There, he plans to make a name for himself as he masters the alchemy techniques he has inherited, which hold the secrets to not only power, but to higher realms of cultivation.
When his pursuit meets with a beautiful alchemist who asks for his help, the result is explosive...for him and for the entire city.
Ancient alchemy, draconic spells, and power await in the third volume of this epic series!
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David North
David North has carved out a distinctive space in the world of progression fantasy, where magic feels vast and ancient, yet deeply personal. Best known for his Guardian of Aster Fall saga and the River of Fate trilogy, he weaves stories that explore identity, memory, and the slow forging of power in worlds as dangerous as they are wondrous.
Before turning to writing full time, North served in the U.S. Army and spent over a decade teaching, experiences that gave him both discipline and a grounded sense of human complexity. Now based in the Pacific Northwest with his family, including a dog and cat that by his own account bicker like old friends, he channels his lifelong fascination with medieval languages and epic storytelling into immersive, emotionally resonant tales.
River of Fate
In a world where memory can stretch across lifetimes and power is carved from jade and shadow, the River of Fate trilogy draws readers into a journey of quiet intensity and unfolding mystery. It begins with a soul emerging from the River itself, fragmented by countless past lives yet bound by a single purpose. Each choice pulls him deeper into the intricate currents of cultivation, where alchemists barter in secrets, sects guard their ancient legacies, and forgotten races linger at the edges of history.
River of Fate consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
