A legendary warrior. A devastating secret. Two lives hanging by a single, frayed thread.
Mikel is a legend among the monster hunters of the guild-a cat-folk warrior of unmatched skill, known for his iridescent blue gaze and the ethereal flame of his blade, Ignis. For years, he has stood as a bastion of strength, protecting the realm from the shadows. But Mikel carries a burden far heavier than any blade: his wife, Alana, is afflicted with a forbidden lycanthropic curse.
In a world ruled by the cold iron of the Guild, there is no room for the ""other."" To the very institution Mikel serves, he and Alana are not heroes-they are targets. While he wears the guild's crest, he knows the terrifying truth: should his feline nature or Alana's wolfish curse ever be seen as a threat, the guild would hunt him just as surely and ruthlessly as they would hunt her.
To keep Alana safe, Mikel must maintain a facade of cold, unwavering duty, hiding the red wolf that stirs within her-and the wild heart that beats within himself.
When the High Guildmaster announces the legendary Guildmaster Trials, the stakes reach a breaking point. The Trials offer Mikel the ultimate prize: the power and authority to finally rewrite the laws that would see them both executed. But the path to the top is paved with treachery. As rival hunters grow suspicious and ancient political rivalries resurface, Mikel is forced into a series of lethal duels and a final, terrifying confrontation with the dragon Malduin.
As the ""sinking feeling of dread"" becomes his constant companion, Mikel must navigate a web of betrayal where his greatest enemy is the very brotherhood he swore to uphold. With the guild's eyes upon him and Alana's secret slipping through his fingers, the Moonshadow must decide: will he remain the loyal hunter, or will he burn the world down to save the one person who makes his life worth living?
Step into the world of Moonshadow's Downfall, a gripping epic fantasy where the lines between hero and monster are blurred by the heat of battle and the depth of a husband's devotion.
Perfect for fans of epic high fantasy, shifter romance, and heroic quests, M.L. Schlosser's debut novel is a somber and thrilling exploration of sacrifice, love, and the cost of being a hero.
