Soot

The nation of Abradia is now prosperous and at peace. The Jaana, a hostile gang of warlords, have long been vanquished by The Republic, and all seems right in the world. That is, until a mysterious stranger comes to the small town of Gourdston looking for someone to carry his bags. He settles for a volunteer, a young chimney sweep called Soot. Soot is quickly swept away into the adventure of a lifetime, where he soon discovers that The Republic isn’t as wonderful as he was taught to believe, and the Jaana are far from gone…

Zachary Jones is an up-and-coming author who is enthralled with storytelling. He is a musician, an artist, a cook, and a martial arts enthusiast. He is fascinated with the infusion of fantasy and philosophy, and hopes that this book will bring out that fascination in others. Zachary currently lives with his partner, Kyle, and their dog, Luna, in Florida.