R.M. Putnam and M. W. Valadez enjoy writing about fantasy, magic and myth for mature readers. They wanted to take this book down a different path from the previous books. In real life, the hero does not always win or make the best choice. Moreover, everyone has an evil streak, for the most part suppressed. R.M. Putnam went into her "what if " mode and joined in collaboration with M.W. Valadez. Both felt curious to see the dark side of the most loyal, honorable and the wisest character. In addition, they became curious as to the ancestors of Destiny's Warriors' characters, bringing conflict from the past to the story's present. This tale is a Fantasy/Science Fiction adventure filled with unexpected plot twists, betrayal, lust, insanity and deceit, spiced with slavery and gladiator competitions, all surrounded by the evilest of magic and the shadow of death.