Before the Osseomancer unleashed his hordes of undead against the kingdoms of Jenor, there was A Call to Bones. It was quiet and whispered, but it could be heard by those willing to listen…

Huke is a typical teenage boy. He likes girls (although he is too shy to talk to any) and sword fighting. His father is the sheriff of a small village, while his mother recently learned some simple garden-variety magics.

All this changes, however, when the old man rides into town. He has ridden into town before, hollering about hobgoblins and spooks, but never like this.

He has captured a dark evil in his barn. Its magic is above Huke’s knowledge, above his father’s, above even his mother’s. They must alert the proper authorities. They will know what to do, Huke’s father assures him.

But will they? As they bring the new danger to their lord and then their king, both seem to have different ideas of what to do with it — and different motivations beyond simply finding its source.

Soon, as he is thrust into a world of conspiracies, lies, and political intrigue, Huke will learn there are more things to be afraid of than dark magic. Can he navigate this new world to reveal the true source of this danger before it is too late, or will others’ ambitions get in the way? And will he be able to protect both himself and his parents…

A Call to Bones is a standalone novel set before The Council of Athyzia. It tells a new story in the world of Jenor. However, there are many Athyzian references to enjoy for the careful listener.