Beneath the Crescent Shadow releases this month!

Are you ready to learn more about Naja and what led to her raising Rowan? In this prequel to The Iron Kingdom, you’ll have a taste at the gripping untold story of this warrior’s sacrificial love that shaped our fearless hero Rowan.

Years ago, I would never have dreamed that my artwork would be on the cover of one of my books, let alone throughout the interior. But with BENEATH THE CRESCENT SHADOW I did it. My heart and soul breathes from cover to cover, and I cannot wait to share this beautiful book with you all.

Releasing June 10, 2026 from Monarch Press.

A thread of fate she can’t sever. A curse she can’t ignore. A boy she can’t forsake.

Kirkus Review for Beneath the Crescent Shadow:

I am blown away by the stellar book review I received from Kirkus. I love how it focuses much of its attention on the themes of motherhood, finding purpose, loving again after loss, and staying true to one’s self.

Here are a few highlights from the Kirkus Review:

“…the narrative deftly pivots from a simple origin story into a complex exploration of society and motherhood imbued with strains of feminism.”

“The novel’s sympathetic characters and its implicit messages about finding a purpose in life promise a series that a general readership will enjoy.”

5 Star review for Beneath the Crescent Shadow:

So hyped to receive 5 Stars from Literary Titan. This review highlights so many themes and aspects of the story that I love and had to share.

Here are a few highlights from Literary Titan:

“The curse, the shaman’s warnings, and the red crescent moon give the story its tension, but the real pull is Naja’s slow, reluctant movement toward love.”

“Beneath the Crescent Shadow works best for readers who enjoy character-driven fantasy with strong family themes, moral pressure, and a bittersweet tone.”

What’s inside Beneath the Crescent Shadow?

Beneath the Crescent Shadow is gripping tale of sacrificial love, devastating loss, enduring hope, and the razor-thin line between fate and choice.

This story has the most endearing mother/son vibes. Its perfect for fans of the Iron Kingdom series, women raising boys, and readers looking for a sweeping tale of love found in unexpected places.