THE BLACK SANDZ SAGA

The Darkest Night – Blurb (Book One)

Before the Fall, Alexandros was a thriving metropolis—one of thousands during humanity’s golden age. With the sustainable fuel crisis behind them, the world had begun to heal, striving toward balance and brilliance. But that golden age ended in ash. The Southlands, once lush and vibrant, are now the Shadowlands—a forsaken realm where black sands choke the streets, the colour green is only a memory, and even the sun dares not linger above the dead, dry soil. Alexandros became a desolate graveyard known as Old Lexi.

When brothers Archie and Jaks—two of Firestone Bay’s most daring Rangers—are forced to abandon their vehicle and cross the cursed ruins on foot, the fate of their city hangs in the balance. Firestone Bay is more than a home; it’s a beacon of hope in the Shadowlands, a sanctuary offering light and aid to those beyond its walls. The brothers carry something vital—something the last stronghold of humanity and the last surviving green forest in known existence needs to survive the night—all the while unknowingly uncovering a greater threat that could bring about the city's fall.

But between them and salvation…

Beneath the sands, black-blooded abominations stir restlessly—infected husks of humanity twisted by a parasitic fungus-like mutation. Yet even they pale in comparison to the ones who created them. Towering predators cloaked in black with golden wings and crimson eyes… theCardinals. These abominations are the curators of despair and the bringers of death…

And this night? This night was only the beginning.

Siege & Desist – Black Sandz (Book Two)

One of the last great strongholds of humankind—a city built on unity and equal survival—is about to fall. Firestone Bay stands not just for herself, but for every surrounding settlement, offering aid and protection wherever it can. Built atop the bones of an old-world military harbour, the city’s heart is a fusion of timeworn granite structures and towering patchwork citadels made from scavenged steel and scrap. Ultraviolet lights burn atop its walls, keeping the nightmares at bay, while rope bridges and gangways connect its tiers like veins in a living creature.

Unease has already taken root in the city. Whispers of sabotage have turned to alarm, and before the people can brace for impact, Firestone Bay is plunged into chaos. As monstrous armies swarm the outer walls and darkness descends, something more sinister waits patiently in the shadows—biding its time to strike at the city's heart.

Firestone Bay has long stood against the horrors of the Wasteland, its Guardians and Rangers versed in holding the line. But now, they face a threat they never expected—one born not of the dark, but of betrayal, cunning, and ruthless ambition.

This time, the danger is organised. Ruthless. Human.