The Jade Throne: A queen forged in battle. A king born of shadow. An empire on the brink of war.
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The prophecy was wrong. Mei and Corvus both survived—but at a cost that shattered them. Now they stand at the heart of a dying empire, watching as the Jade Throne crumbles and the celestial order collapses. The shadow demons have a leader now, an ancient evil that knows their names, their fears, and the exact shape of their bond.
The Dragon Council offers them a deal: claim the Jade Throne together and unite the fractured courts, or watch the empire fall into eternal darkness. But accepting means becoming the very rulers they once fought against—and ruling means making impossible choices.
Mei must transform from warrior to empress, navigating court politics more deadly than any battlefield. Corvus must step from the shadows into the light, becoming the symbol of hope for a people who once feared him. Their bond is now legendary, their love is scandalous, and their enemies are legion.
When the shadow king finally reveals himself—and the horrifying truth about the celestial bonds—Mei and Corvus realize they've been pawns in a game that began centuries ago. The throne was never the prize. They were.
War is coming. The empire needs heroes. But it's getting them instead.
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About the author
David G. Stone is a scholar of comparative religion, Afro-Caribbean spiritual traditions, and death studies whose work bridges academic rigor with deep respect for living spiritual practices. With over two decades of research into Vodou, Santería, and other African diaspora religions, Stone has dedicated his career to presenting these traditions with authenticity and cultural sensitivity.
His journey into the study of Baron Samedi began during fieldwork in Haiti in the early 2000s, where he was granted rare access to sacred ceremonies and formed lasting relationships with Vodou practitioners and houngans. This experiential approach, combined with his background in anthropology and religious studies, informs his nuanced understanding of how death, transformation, and the sacred intersect in Vodou cosmology.
Stone has contributed to numerous academic journals and presented at international conferences on African diaspora religions, decolonizing spiritual scholarship, and the ethics of writing about marginalized traditions. He has also served as a consultant for cultural organizations seeking to present Vodou and related traditions accurately and respectfully.
Beyond his academic work, Stone is an advocate for religious literacy and cultural preservation. He works closely with diaspora communities to ensure that knowledge about these traditions is shared in ways that honor their practitioners and resist exploitation. His writing seeks to make complex spiritual concepts accessible to general readers while never compromising the integrity of the traditions he documents.
David G. Stone holds a Masters. in Religious Studies and currently teaches courses on world religions, mysticism, and death across cultures. When not writing or teaching, he maintains his connection to the communities that have welcomed him into their sacred spaces and continues to learn from those who live these traditions daily.
Death's Gentleman: The Baron Samedi Chronicles represents the culmination of his life's work—a respectful, thorough, and transformative exploration of one of Vodou's most misunderstood and powerful loa.
