A Complete 5-Book Epic Fantasy Saga

Before you touch a dragon,
you must ask.

For two centuries, the kingdom of Veyrith has sworn dragons never existed. When thirteen-year-old Wren's wrist mark begins to wake, she leaves the flour dust of her father's bakery to discover the truth: dragons are real, the kingdom broke an ancient oath, and the only bond that endures is one built on consent.

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The Laws of the Sanctuary

A fantasy world built on connection rather than conquest.

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The Rule of "No"

Unlike traditional rider lore, no dragon in Veyrith can be coerced. Riders must ask, wait in silence, and unconditionally honor refusal.

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From Hearth to Rebellion

Grounding the epic in tangible warmth: Da's morning sourdough rolls, chore wheels, and found family set against cold institutional lies.

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Fully Written 5-Book Series

No waiting years for cliffhangers. All five installments are fully penned, edited, and staged for rapid release.

The Complete Saga

Follow Wren and Zane across the five books of The Last Riders.

Book 1 • Available Now
Book 1: The Crooked Flame

The Crooked Flame

A baker's daughter uncovers a wakeful ember on her wrist and flees the Wardens to find the last dragon egg in the world.

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Book 2: The Signal Fire

The Signal Fire

The survivors flee east to the fishing town of Landing, where a tide-lamp signal brings the full weight of the Order down upon them.

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Book 3 • Coming Soon
Book 3: The Crossed Chain

The Crossed Chain

Wren enters the fortress of Ironhold and discovers the Binding Ledger: the historical document proving the kingdom's founding lie.

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Book 4 • Coming Soon
Book 4: The Severed Mark

The Severed Mark

When the wrist-hum stops across the entire kingdom, Wren walks into the Hollow to face the ancient dragon who has asked one question for two centuries.

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Book 5 • The Grand Finale
Book 5: The Rising Flame

The Rising Flame

The Concord is written, leaving a blank line for the dragon's answer, as 411 dragons take to the open sky above Veyrith.

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Exclusive Free Gift

The Sanctuary Field Guide & Da's Bakery Recipes

Step deeper into the world of Veyrith with this printable 4-page companion guide. Includes field profiles of the four sanctuary dragons (Zane, Sprocket, Vex, Willow), a guide to interpreting the hum on your wrist, and two tested kitchen recipes for Da's morning rolls and cinnamon oat cakes.

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🔥 THE LAST RIDERS COMPANION

The Sanctuary Field Guide

  • ✓ Zane & Sprocket field profiles
  • ✓ How to read the wrist mark hum
  • ✓ Da's Hearthstone Sourdough recipe
  • ✓ Sanctuary Cinnamon Oat Cakes
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Alfred Wayson

Alfred Wayson is an epic fantasy author focused on deep worldbuilding, found family, and the ethics of companionship. His debut series, The Last Riders, was developed over years of meticulous design to ensure that every revelation, dragon bond, and institutional consequence lands with emotional honesty.

Having completed all five books of the series prior to launch, Alfred invites readers to experience an expansive, unbroken journey from the quiet alleys of Veyrith to the vast skies of the Hollow.