The Last Sanctuary — Michael Freeman

The Last SanctuaryA war centuries in the making is about to break the world wide open... For centuries, elves, orcs, and the forgotten magic of an ancient war have remained hidden beneath the bright lights of New York City. But when a brutal murder exposes their existence, the fragile balance that kept their world a secret shatters. Alyricha, a warrior of the elven clans, has spent a lifetime protecting her people from the enemies that hunt them. But now, an even greater threat has returned-Gorak, an undead orc warlord long thought dead, has risen again, and he has come to finish what he started. Enter Jess Calder, a human bookstore owner who has spent his life chasing myths-only to find himself thrown headfirst into one. When he crosses paths with Alyricha, his knowledge of lost histories makes him an unlikely but necessary ally. But as war erupts in the streets and alliances are tested, Jess and Alyricha must trust each other with more than just survival. Because in the end, secrets aren't the only things worth killing for-some are worth dying for, too. Fans of epic fantasy, urban warfare, and slow-burn romance will be captivated by this thrilling debut in The Last Sanctuary series-where destiny is rewritten in blood, steel, and magic.