BOOK 2 OF THE MOONS OF SHAN PENTALOGY
THREE MOONS ASCENDING
"Stafford's prose draws you in from the opening scene, immersing readers in a world filled with mystery and intrigue. Fans of Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan won't want to miss it."
--Adrienne J. Dillard, author of "Keeper of the Queen's Jewels."
Vengeful generals and distrusted kings hatch plots. War clouds envelope rival countries--even as planet-wide catastrophe looms. Few heed the signs. Amid increasing dangers, a high priestess seeks a hidden talent, an ambitious colonel stirs trouble between allies, at great cost a betrayed king betray
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More praise for Three Moons Ascending
"I loved this book!" Robbie Sommers Bryant, author of "The Darkness" and winner of the 2025 Screenplay Adaptation Award and Jack London Award.
"The story in "Three Moons Ascending" turns in unexpected directions, opening new futures through a distant past. Richly told, "Ascending" is absorbing and entertaining, with compelling characters set in an intriguing world."
--Pollyanna Redman, educator and editor of "She Ain't Your Toy, She's My Sister."
ZIALLO AN EXILE
Forced to flee, Ziallo hopes to escape trouble in Shan, only to find himself confronted by new dangers from an unanticipated direction. Worse, his past catches up with him, with potentially deadly consequences.
TUR-PEGAN AND THE AFTERMATH OF DEFEAT
Feeling betrayed by prophecy, with her army scattered and powerless before the might of Anak and its conquest-obsessed generals, Tur-Pegan seeks for a way to escape.
KRIGGUS FORCED TO DO HIS GENERALS' BIDDING
Under the thumb of his generals, the once idealistic new king is forced to make bitter choices and hurt those he loves.
CORBALD CAUSES SHOCK AND CONFUSION
Back at Lone Hill--her former command--Corbald is beset with unexpected threats and as a last resort makes decisions that will shake the rulers of both Shan and Rollem.