THe Scion Conspiracy

Crucible of Legacy, Book 1

What is the Scion Conspiracy?

During a burgeoning Age of Exploration, a conspiracy of deadly politics and dark magic is abducting children from across the continent for unknown purposes. Disgraced Prince Cassius Roth delves into the tangled web of lies and violence, unprepared for the just how far it stretches. 

From an exalted performer to the Gifted son of a merchant sailor, to a notorious outlaw and a hardened conwoman, no one is above being ensnared in the mysterious conclave’s ambitions. But are they only pieces in a greater game or will they rise to orchestrate their own plans?

As the greatest powers in the world fight for control over the New World, alliances shift by the moment and no one’s future is set in stone. The conspiracy weaves its web and nations are dragged along in its endeavors, forever defining all that follows in the first installment of this dark fantasy epic.

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The Coldwater Job

A Crucible of Legacy Novella

What dark secrets are held in the castle that sits at the edge of the world?

Before becoming embroiled in an infamous conspiracy that changed the course of history and reshaped nations, the Red Wolf and his crew took on an impossible job. In the frozen tundra of the Far North, the reclusive and mysterious mages of the Coldwater Magician’s College practice their strange magics far from the prying eye of civilization.

Hired by a mysterious benefactor known to them only as the Wizard, the crew has been tasked with conning their way into the castle for a job only the infamous band of thieves could handle. But even their limits will be tested as each member of the team is pushed passed their breaking points. As they discover just how strange the eldritch institution is, it soon becomes clear it will take everything they have to escape with their prize, their lives, and their sanity in tact.

The Coldwater Job is a novella set before the events of The Scion Conspiracy, delving into one of the most remote and dangerous corners of the Crucible of Legacy universe.

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Reviews & Recommendations

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The Scion Conspiracy is an enormous and intimate story, catering to readers who enjoy complex plots, well-developed characters, and their moral ambiguity. With its unique blend of intrigue, action, and emotional depth, the book establishes the foundation for an innovative and exciting new series.
Jeyran MainReview Tales
The Scion Conspiracy masterfully blends heist, political intrigue, and grimdark elements into a cohesive debut that uses accessible prose while maintaining the epic scope required for a story like this. Different plots weave together through a chilling central conflict of conspiracy keeping you on the edge of the page
Devin FordBromantasy
The story brings readers into a world where there’s ambition, inheritance, and unseen forces peeping beneath the surface of royal duty and magical potential…Readers who enjoy epic fantasy and horror in similar works like Fatemarked by David Estes or Deborah Jay’s The Five Kingdoms series will appreciate The Scion Conspiracy by Mike Cahoon.
Demetria HeadReaders Views
The Scion Conspiracy is an ambitious, layered debut. It asks readers to sit with discomfort, uncertainty, and moral ambiguity, and rewards patience with a world that feels alive and dangerous. For readers who enjoy dark fantasy driven by character, consequence, and creeping dread rather than clean heroics, this is absolutely worth your time.
Matthew OlneyEpic Indie

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