A captivatingly complex villain stands out in this well-written fantasy series opener. - Kirkus Reviews The world is free. The world is mine. Some call him the Usurper, the Destroyer of Worlds. Mahzun calls himself the Savior of Man. A decade of war has brought him to the precipice of victory. Zahara, a prodigious mage, is destined to wield the Power of Creation and put an end to the Usurper. But when that power mistakenly falls to Ekarath, her best friend and elite soldier incapable of casting the simplest of spells, destiny must be questioned. Will the Usurper complete his victory? Or will Ekarath find the strength to be the hero he wasn’t destined to be? See what readers have to say about The Final Heir: "I could tell from the very first page that this book was amazingly written. Mr. Monson has a gift for young adult fiction. The fantasy elements are fresh and original, the writing is gripping. Very grateful to have found this one." Tyler McArthur, Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is such a fun book, really captured me from the first chapter. I feel like I can visualize the whole world that the author has created. Wonderfully developed and super likable lead characters make this a must read." Matt, Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The story sucks you in and is hard to put down. I can't wait for the next book in the series to see what happens next." Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐