Eden's Rise

Eden was rescued. And has been paying for it ever since. An orphan raised in the dwarven empire beneath the mountains, he is human and second-class, forever indebted, barely tolerated. A gifted mapmaker, Eden intends to blend in with the dwarves, to earn his place. When a black dragon descends on his hometown, his closest friend Anya is hauled into an unjust trial. And Eden, Anya, and their elven companion Faras are forced to run, fleeing toward the imperial capital, ever deeper into the mountains. There they hope to disappear. But the empire is not what it seems. Armies are marching. Dark creatures are stirring. And in the shadows, a secret eighty years old, the wrath of a dragon rider, is waiting to rewrite everything about their world. Eden's Rise is a story of growing up in an oppressive world, of friendship and rebellion, and of the forces, real and magical, that shape the choices we make. Duration - 13h 16m. Author - O.E. Bruening. Narrator - Michael Kramer. Published Date - Saturday, 24 January 2026. Copyright - © 2026 Ironthale Press LLC ©.