the Shattered Crown Saga Bargain with Darkness

Bargain with the Darkness Book One of The Shattered Crown SagaA single theft could doom the world.When master thief Pawleaf accepts what should have been an easy job, she unknowingly steals a fragment of the most dangerous artifact ever created-the Crown of Thaldrion.Forged in a forgotten age and shattered into twelve pieces to prevent its power from corrupting the world, the Crown has remained lost for centuries.Until now.Far beneath the earth, the ambitious necromancer Malakar strikes a bargain with an ancient darkness. In exchange for unimaginable power, he must recover the twelve scattered shards and reforge the Crown. Should he succeed, kingdoms will fall, armies will kneel, and the fate of Valúnor will belong to him alone.Hunted by ruthless enemies and carrying a secret she barely understands, Pawleaf finds herself drawn into a desperate race against time. Alongside a towering warrior, a battle-hardened dwarf monk, a brilliant gnome alchemist, and a powerful elven mage, she must uncover the truth behind the shards before Malakar gathers them first.Ancient ruins awaken. Long-buried secrets emerge. And something far older than Malakar watches from the shadows.Because some bargains demand more than a soul.They demand the world.Perfect for fans of David Eddings, Raymond E. Feist, Michael J. Sullivan, and classic epic fantasy adventures filled with memorable heroes, dangerous relics, dark magic, and high-stakes quests.