Featured Author
Raif Blackburn
Book Title: UNBURNED
Series: Book One of the Wrathborn Series
About the Book
Betrayed by blood. Cursed by Wrath. Forged in flames.
Arius Bregade was born to rule the most powerful nation on Morealyn. But in a world where weakness is unforgivable, he’s cast out, branded a coward, and exiled into the chaos-ravaged wastelands of Accursed Damned.
On the edge of death, flames claim him first.
Cursed by a dying goddess, Arius becomes Burnhard—a warrior reborn in agony, fire, and the blood of beasts. But Wrath exacts a price: as monsters fall before him, the boy he once was begins to vanish.
When he learns that Egraine, the girl who once believed in him, is being held by the monstrous spider-limbed Ventrai, Burnhard descends into their hive, a place of unspeakable horror, and forms an unlikely bond with Sitara, a Ventrai girl whose loyalty could save or destroy him.
As Burnhard battles tyrants, defies gods, and risks his soul to rescue what was lost, he faces a devastating truth:
To survive the Wrath, you must burn.
Perfect for fans of The Poppy War, The Stormlight Archive, and The Broken Earth Trilogy.
About the Author
Raif Blackburn writes dark, immersive fantasy for readers who crave transformation, grit, and mythic stakes. Raised between the sun-scorched city streets of L.A. and the silent backroads of California’s far reaches, his stories are shaped by survival, identity, and resilience.
At Darklion, we are proud to publish Raif’s work. His storytelling is unflinching—steeped in myth, driven by emotion, and forged in the fire of hard-earned truth. Raif’s debut novel, Unburned, exemplifies the kind of powerful, soul-stirring fantasy we strive to champion: stories where sacrifice matters, monsters are never just monsters, and every legend begins with pain.
Step Deeper into the Flame
Uncover the mythmaker behind the forge.
Raif Blackburn doesn’t just write stories—he builds worlds where legends rise and fall, where sacrifice has teeth, and where every scar tells a story worth surviving.
On his personal site, readers can:
- Dive into behind-the-scenes lore and deleted chapters
- Read author insights and blog posts on storytelling craft
- Get early looks at sequels, projects, and concept art
- Join the mailing list for exclusive updates and giveaways
If Unburned lit the spark—his site is where it burns brightest.
“The truest stories aren’t written. They’re forged.” – Raif Blackburn