Elara and the Death of Dante by Nicholas Smith
Elara and the Death of Dante by Nicholas Smith
English | 2026 | Sci-Fi & Fantasy
A mysterious death. A rising responsibility. A kingdom on edge.
When Dante—the world’s most revered mage and Elara’s lifelong mentor—is found dead under impossible circumstances, the kingdom scrambles for answers. Rumors spread of accidents, betrayal, and forbidden magic, but nothing adds up. And no one is willing to dig deeper.
No one except Elara.
At eighteen, she has spent her life preparing to serve her family and someday earn her place in the kingdom’s leadership. But when her father entrusts her with uncovering the truth behind Dante’s death, Elara is thrust into a world of secrets far older and far darker than anyone realizes.
As she follows the trail Dante left behind—hidden research, forgotten warnings, and clues etched in ancient script—Elara discovers that his death was no isolated tragedy. Other kingdoms have begun turning their gaze toward Dravia, emboldened by the loss of the world’s greatest mage. Old alliances tremble. Whispers of unrest are spreading.
Dante didn’t just die… he was silenced.
Now, Elara must navigate court intrigue, shifting loyalties, and the weight of a responsibility she never asked for. Every step brings her closer to the truth—and closer to the threat Dante feared most.
The truth cost Dante everything.
It may cost her even more.
