Bathed in the Blood of Ravens - A Destiny of Blood & Magic, #1

In Raven's blood will destiny bathe, to bring forth what must come... Laurence had a happy childhood. He'd often dreamed of becoming a hero, just like his father. Unfortunately, just as his dreams were about to become reality. tragedy struck and set him on a journey of revenge that would unravel everything he knew about the world. The Kingdom of Arkhania is under siege by the machinations of an ancient being, and he is caught in their sinister plot.
Forbidden magic breathes life to untold evils, and with it... death follows. As Arkhania crumbles around him, and threats appear at every turn, he must fight to save all he holds dear. Will he rise up and defeat his family's greatest foe? Will he save the kingdom from malevolent forces? Is he simply a pawn in a grander scheme which he cannot understand? "Bathed in the Blood of Ravens weaves a tale of conquest, revenge, love, loss and forbidden magic that will leave you on the edge of your seat!" ~ J.
Veneziano "Even though this is R. L. Parker's debut novel, it's clear he has been telling stories for a very long time, especially with how everything has a rhyme or reason."~ C. Mallory