#1 Amazon Best Seller in multiple fantasy categories, Canada (2025).

A fantasy series by International Amazon Best-selling Author Terry Ironwood, full of jaw-dropping action, addictive adventure, and explosive magic for ages 13 to 100+.

This audiobook version is narrated with music and special effects by the acclaimed actor Nigel Peever, showcasing over thirty years of voice mastery.

May you never be the same again.

The journey continues...

The orphan Chip, aided by the weapons master Garth Stone and the wizard Xander, races to prepare the Kingdom of Vanalon, humanity’s westernmost outpost, against impending doom. An ancient evil, confined for three thousand years, is breaking free from its prison, unleashing hordes of terrifying creatures upon the unsuspecting humans in the beautiful green valley.

Chip, accompanied by his loyal friend Chase, embarks on a perilous mission to bring the surrounding villagers behind the safety of the city walls, but they have miscalculated. The enemy is already at the gates, and they have brought a beast from legend…

The orphan must find a way to protect Princess Eleanor and the citizens of Vanalon from the darkness that seeks to destroy the light.

Chip and his companions have pledged their allegiance to become defenders of humankind.

But it is more than that. They are defenders of hope.

Unravel the ancient mystery of The Great Forget today:

Volume 1: Orphan's Quest
Volume 2: Defenders of Hope
Volume 3: A Dim World
Volume 4: Guardian
Volume 5: Wizard's Guild
Volume 6: Stone Kingdom
Volume 7: Light Seeker