Angels & Demons: Crown of Fire and Shadow
About this audiobook
Angels & Demons: Crown of Fire and Shadow is an epic fantasy of temptation, discipline, and the war between survival and surrender.
When the ancient forest awakens, spilling horrors born of root and sap, the kingdom braces for annihilation. Only Rowan — scarred by fire, haunted by shadow — stands between his people and the New Crown, a living curse that promises victory at the cost of his soul.
Beside him march the Heartguard: Stone, the unbreakable hammer; Marna, the knife that cuts secrets; Derren, the poacher-turned-hunter; Nera, who commands storm and sky; and Lysandra, the last voice of balance. Together they face Hollow-Born, bark-armored horrors, and hunters that creep inside walls, until the forest itself demands Rowan’s surrender.
But Rowan learns that true strength is not in crowns or fire — it is in saying no, again and again, until even despair obeys. Between ash and habit, between fear and the door that holds, he must choose: wear the Crown and end the fight in ruin, or refuse it and build a kingdom on discipline, not glory.
An unforgettable saga of fire, shadow, and choice — perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, and Andrzej Sapkowski.
About the author
Allen DeKeyser is an independent author and storyteller whose work blends raw human struggle with the scale of epic fantasy. Known for weaving themes of survival, loyalty, and resilience into every page, he writes stories where characters fight not only monsters and armies, but themselves — and win by choosing discipline over despair.
His books often draw from personal battles with trauma, endurance, and the search for peace, giving his worlds an emotional weight that resonates beyond magic and steel. With each saga, Allen builds not just kingdoms and wars, but reflections of real courage: the kind found in scars, choices, and the refusal to surrender.
When he isn’t writing, Allen shares his stories and inspirations through DeKeyser Publishing, where epic fantasy meets memoir, children’s adventures, and guides for hope and healing. He lives with his wife Marqueta and their beloved dogs — Harley, Pebbles, and Fendi — who remain loyal companions in every adventure, imagined and real.
Find more of his work at:
🌐 www.dekeyser-publishing.com
