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The Windshine Chronicles Books 1 & 2 by Sullivan, Todd is a trade paperback set published in 2020 by Mocha Memoirs Press. The novels, titled "Hollow Men," fall under the genres of fantasy and horror, taking place in the 2020s era. Written in English, this series promises an immersive and thrilling reading experience for fans of the genre, with the author's storytelling skills bringing the characters and world to life. Perfect for those who enjoy fantasy and horror novels, these books are a must-read for anyone looking to delve into a captivating world filled with intrigue and suspense.
Book 1: Hollow MenIn the nation of South Hanguk, young men embark on perilous quests. They seek to defeat horrific monsters to elevate their family's social standing and earn honor. Very few ever return alive.Sixteen-year-old Ha Jun sets out far younger than most. Armed with a rare, foreign-crafted glyph blade, he joins an eclectic group: a soldier, a knight, and a monk. Their mission is to journey across the country and destroy a terrifying demon lurking near the running trees of Naganeupseong Fortress.Accompanying the party is Windshine, a dark elf who emigrated from her war-torn homeland centuries ago. She is protected by the Emperor and tasked with documenting the group’s deeds. Despite deep-seated societal prejudice against dark elves, Ha Jun forms a close bond with Windshine. However, this friendship is pushed to its limits when he uncovers a shocking blood connection between the dark elf and the very demon they are hunting. Ha Jun must choose to conquer his paralyzing fear or succumb to it.Book 2: There Will Be OneThe story shifts perspectives to follow Woo Jin, a sixteen-year-old archer. Over generations, public distrust of the immortal Dark Elf Windshine has grown. Taking advantage of this unrest, rogue government officials present Woo Jin with a dark proposition: assassinate Windshine. If he succeeds, he will be hailed as a national hero; if he fails, he will be permanently exiled from his home.Woo Jin joins a specialized squad composed of musicians, hardened veterans, and the original wielder of the glyph blade. They sail from Jeju Island to the dangerous borderlands between North and South Hanguk. Their public objective is to safely evacuate Goseong, a desolate border village populated entirely by children.Secretly, Woo Jin closely monitors Windshine, studying her behaviors to find a lethal weakness. As he watches her, he begins to question whether she is truly evil. When a brutal horde of northern soldiers attacks the village, a chaotic battle for survival erupts. In the middle of the bloodshed, Woo Jin spots the flawless opportunity to strike Windshine down. He faces a critical moral choice: follow through with the assassination to secure his status as a hero, or reject his mission to protect her.Would you like a breakdown of the main characters from the series, or details on Book 3: Blood Stew?