The Fractured Soul

The Fractured SoulA dark fantasy novel by Brinda PhokeerdassOn his eighteenth birthday, Sam's quiet life unravels when whispers from the wind call him by a name he's never known-Lha'kaar. Haunted by dreams of a forbidden lake and a past shrouded in myth, he finds himself drawn to an ancient force buried deep within the land... and himself. When a shadowy creature rises from the Lake of Whispers and marks Sam with a sigil that burns beneath his skin, everything changes.
He learns he is the descendant of the Flameguard-warriors who once stood against the Hollow, a primordial corruption threatening to rise again. But there's more: Sam bears not just the light of his ancestors, but the darkness they fought to destroy. Caught between destiny and desire, hunted by monsters of shadow, and pursued by a mysterious sorceress who offers forbidden knowledge, Sam must confront the truth: the greatest threat may not be the Hollow outside, but the one growing inside him.
To save the world, he may have to become what he fears most. Perfect for fans of The Name of the Wind, The Shadow of What Was Lost, and The Witcher, The Fractured Soul is a sweeping dark fantasy about legacy, corruption, and the power of choice in the face of darkness.