A doomed expedition discovers an ancient secret in the mountains. Against his better judgment, Garruth – a mercenary - joins a voyage of discovery to try and pass through an unconquered mountain range. The explorers believe they will find the remnants of a long-lost civilization on the other side; Garruth would settle for a few answers. What they find is a secretive people that prefer their privacy, and are willing to kill to protect it. Yet the ancient sword that the mercenary carries seems … [Read more...] about The Jade Crown, Book I: The Hidden City by Mark J. Donovan