Engines of Alchemancy. The Alchemancer, #1

Elemental magic consumes the world and only a sorcerer's apprentice who knows nothing about magic can stop it. The Alchemancer series begins. Chaos engulfs the Barony of Fallmere when an unexpected elemental assault lays waste to Norwynne Keep. Amid the devastation, Aaron Shepherd and Shanna Bonnerman escape, but Shanna is soon lost in the fallout of the keep's destruction while Aaron must flee for his life. Unbeknownst to Aaron, the very architect of their home's destruction ensnares Shanna.
This enigmatic savant, a master of arcane arts and forbidden sciences, whispers of ancient infernal devices and a perilous quest to reclaim a relic of unimaginable power. Meanwhile, Aaron must fight for his life against ruthless dwarven raiders, deranged sorcerers, and a horde of demons. His only hope for survival lies in his sharp wits and a precarious alliance with an eslar mercenary whose fearsome reputation as a killer could prove the greatest danger of all. As fate weaves their paths together, Aaron and Shanna each discover the existence of a mysterious artifact known as the Fifth Element.
For Shanna, it represents the final piece of her destiny's puzzle. To Aaron, it presents an impossible ambiguity. Yet the irresistible pull of the Fifth Element draws them back together and into an epic confrontation where science and sorcery will collide. Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, intricate magical systems, and dark elemental forces, "Engines of Alchemancy" weaves a spellbinding tale where the choices we make in the name of friendship may save or destroy us all.