Modern civilization has disintegrated.The technological advances of mankind have flourished beyond expectations and have escaped the controlling hands of the human race. Cloned humans and genetically engineered creatures prowl the lands, pushing the earth over the edge to a third World War.Four centuries later, the world has regressed to a feudalistic state, unaware of its advanced past. Now, kingdoms live in fear of mutated "demons," of shadowy forests, and of frosts destroying their spring crops. It is a land where only the secret of society's past is known by a select few-and those few seem to have their own agenda on the upcoming successions of thrones.Nadia, the eldest princess of Damewood, flees for her life after her castle is attacked by an underground cult bent on bringing society back to its "roots." Disguising herself as a knight, she joins a hunting party along with her best friend-a demon horse-to put an end to the massacres and retrieve a stolen key that will unlock the cult's mysteries and the history of her people.Damewood is the story told by a young girl from a land that turns its back on the ideas of race, country and technology, and is thrown into the midst of these issues with no warning or protection save her sword and trusty steed.PRAISE FOR DAMEWOOD:“…I honestly cannot say enough good things about this book, or its author. Durante gives us an action-packed thrill ride; believable, lovable characters; and a future that is not only entrancing, but uniquely envisioned and beautifully integrated. I wish all debuts were this good.”—Front Street Reviews"The characters are unique and refreshing… and the fast-paced plot will keep you guessing ‘til the very end. And, speaking of the end—wow. I can honestly say I never saw it coming! What a very intriguing start to the series—I can't wait to see how the story progresses over the course of the next two