Sword of Fate

Music has vanished from Elayas, despair descending like darkness beneath the evil usurper's reign. Only the true king can save the realm—if he dares to claim his destiny.

Rugal has always had one instinct when feeling overwhelmed: Run!

When desperation awakens something powerful inside of him, everything changes. In the blink of an eye, he transforms—into a bear—unleashing a rare form of the magical power known as dynamis: the ability to shift into different animal forms.

But this startling discovery is only the beginning. As Rugal learns to master his gift at a secretive school run by the mystical Sepharim and is sent on his first mission, he uncovers a legacy far greater than he ever imagined.

The kingdom of Elayas is suffering under the reign of the cruel usurper Oldag, whose monstrous minions and savage gormalins terrorize the land. His true parentage has been hidden from Rugal and—marked by a destiny kept secret his whole life—he is the only one who can stop the evil king.

With a cast of allies including his long-lost parents, a fiercely loyal dragon, and a rare musical flutebird, Rugal embarks on a dangerous journey of self-discovery, courage, and ancient power. As they battle Oldag's dark forces across the realm, one question remains:

Will Rugal rise to meet his fate… or run from it and doom the kingdom forever?

Sword of Fate is the first novel in the Dynamis Novels, a heroic fantasy series brimming with:
• Shape-shifting magic and magical beasts
• A secret brotherhood with unique powers
• A heartfelt coming-of-age journey filled with growth and self-discovery
• Uplifting storytelling for readers from middle grade to adult

Leave the familiar and embark on a grand adventure in this epic battle between good and evil—where dragons befriend humans, horses are heroes, and magic is real!

Sword of Fate is first in a series. The Dynamis Novels are high fantasy "clean" fiction containing elements including action & adventure, coming of age, fantasy & magic, and hints of romance.

The Dynamis Novels audience includes middle-grade, teen, young adult, and adult readers.

Reader Review

"INCREDIBLE FANTASY SERIES. I laughed, gasped, and even cried! JUST WONDERFUL WRITING AND STORYTELLING! All ages will love this Trilogy!" —K. Deans

Editorial Reviews

"A young hero learns of his destiny and true parentage in this first installment of a new fantasy series ... Golden's fast-paced and action-packed series starter ... a motivational message: 'We each have our own Key of Power—belief in ourselves and our own abilities.'"
—Kirkus Reviews

"I thoroughly enjoyed Sword of Fate. The plot spins along with intriguing characters, dynamic plot surprises, and who doesn't love a young magical shape-shifting hero!? Nancy Golden is an exciting new voice in fantasy." —Kathleen Baldwin, Wall Street Journal bestselling author