DUSTIN R. CUMMINGS
Exiles of a Gilded Moon
Vol One:
Empire’s Wake
In the twilight of the Vilidesian Realm, Darshima struggles to gain a foothold into adulthood. Seeking to balance age-old traditions and find his place in the world, he makes his way with the help of an exemplary older brother, a caring mother and a dutiful father.
An unexpected opportunity brings Darshima and his family on a journey to the realm’s capital. His life is forever changed when the realm experiences a brutal invasion by an unknown enemy. Captured and taken as a slave to a distant world, Darshima toils under extreme conditions. His life under constant threat, survival becomes a daily challenge. When things appear at their worst, he learns of a secret buried deep within that might liberate him, unshackle his people, and break an empire.
Vol Two:
Kingdom’s Edge
Amid the collapse of the Vilidesian Realm, Darshima and his companions make a daring escape from foreign conquest. The journey takes them to the distant world of Iberwight where they are granted refuge in Tiriyuud, a hermetic kingdom sealed off from the wider realm for centuries. They immerse themselves in the mysteries of Tiriyuusian culture while learning the truth about their own history. As they gain skills that might help them in their fight for freedom, a new threat emerges that will test them and Tiriyuud to their absolute limit.
Vol Three:
Dominions Descent
As the brutal war on Iberwight draws to a close, Darshima and his friends adjust to Tiriyuud’s expanding influence upon the moon. They confront a growing refugee crisis in the neighboring worlds that threatens to upend the fragile peace on Iberwight. As they continue their service to the Order, a young refugee arrives in Tiriyuud with a stunning secret that rewrites history as they know it.
Events beyond Iberwight descend into chaos, raising fears of Navervyne’s resurgence. Darshima and his friends are compelled to journey to a devastated moon to save lives, seek untold truths, and confront an emboldened enemy.
Dustin Cummings is an author who lives in New York City. Originally from Michigan, he is an avid fan of science fiction & fantasy. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, playing piano, & long walks. He is an assistant professor of general & minimally invasive surgery in the New York Metropolitan Area.
He can be found on Twitter @dorenavant2020 or at dustinrcummings.com