Shadows of Corruption is an origin story for the heroes of the Kingdom of Varya, introducing readers to the characters who drive later stories. 

Dak, a graduate assistant studying history and archaeology while also teaching the basics to first year students, makes an unusual discovery in the wilderness outside the capital city of Varya. Left with questions about how this artifact was forged, he journeys into the brush to search for answers, finding danger lurking in both the wilds and in the history he has uncovered. Shivani, meanwhile, is a new cadet, fresh out of the agency academy and looking for her first assignment. Eager to prove her worth, she enthusiastically attacks her first case, only to discover that things are not always as they seem, as she soon finds herself a suspect in a high profile murder. Now she is forced to watch her back as she tries to reveal the corruption hidden deep inside her own government. Join these future heroes and learn more about their backstories as they tackle their first adventures in this contemporary fantasy mystery.

Available in paperback and kindle.