It has been six hundred years since the Alchemists fused together men and beasts to form strong mindless slaves. Now their most vicious creations have attacked the mystical Walking Gates slaughtering their Keepers and isolating their cities.

Wounded in the brutal attack Braxton Prinn's mother is on the verge of death and he makes a desperate journey to find the reclusive elven master who can save her. But when he discovers an ancient magic Brax is caught up in an even greater struggle and soon finds himself hunted for his power.

Drawn into the chaos of an impending war and pursued by enemies on all sides Brax must fight to save his mother and her race from slipping into darkness. Though his untamed magic may be the greatest threat of all . . .

Jeff J. Peeters was born in South Africa and immigrated to the United States as a teenager where he fell in love with all things fantasy. He obtained degrees in digital electronics and computer science and worked as an IT professional for more than twenty years. In 2014 he left his corporate position to focus full-time on writing. Cathadeus is his debut novel. He is currently working on the sequel. Learn more connect with the author and follow his blog at www.jeffjpeters.com.