Cover of Malum Discordiae: Tennebrose, Book 1

Malum Discordiae: Tennebrose, Book 1

by J.F. Harding Ashlyn Drewek

4.5
Published July 25 2023
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In the atmospheric town of Winslow, Massachusetts, a centuries-old blood feud between two powerful witch families dictates the lives of the next generation. Cassius Corbin, a necromancer seeking to restore his family’s legacy, returns to Tennebrose University with a singular goal: to recover a stolen magical folio that will grant him unrivaled power. However, standing in his way is Graeme Hewitt, a talented weather witch and the son of the Corbin family’s greatest enemy. Despite their deep-seated animosity, fate forces the two into an uneasy alliance. Graeme is haunted by the mysterious death of his younger brother six years prior—the same day Cassius’s mother was murdered. Desperate for answers, Graeme realizes that the only person capable of uncovering the truth is the very man he has been raised to despise. This gripping paranormal romance masterfully executes the enemies-to-lovers trope, blending a high-stakes murder mystery with a dark, gothic aesthetic. As Cassius and Graeme navigate their volatile chemistry and the dangerous secrets buried within their families’ history, they must decide if their connection is worth the cost of their legacies. It is a spellbinding tale of forbidden attraction, magical discovery, and the search for justice in a world governed by hate.