The Caldarian Conflict

The Caldarian Conflict is a novel about a monk caught between a corrupt government and enraged pirates. Brother Mendell, follower of a god named Lord Justice, consoles a pirate prisoner slated for execution. As he listens to the pirate's story, Mendell begins to wonder whether the execution is just. This question drives Mendell to uncover the mystery surrounding the military's methods of capturing pirates. However, Admiral Cain and his ruthless assistant Krell have more in mind than simply ridding the seas of piracy. With a mysterious backer funding their mission, they will stop at nothing short of total control. Will Mendell figure out the mystery in time? Back cover text: "Pirates are a disease," Admiral Cain often growls. He'll stop at nothing to eradicate them from the realm of Caldaria. Luckily, Cain and his assistant Krell have devised a seemingly perfect solution. There's a catch: if the Caldarian citizens discover their methods, the peasants will revolt. If King Lothar uncovers the truth, Admiral Cain will lose his head. Brother Mendell, a monk dedicated to Lord Justice, is sucked into the web of deceit when he consoles a pirate prisoner sentenced for execution. In his quest for justice, Mendell inadvertently finds himself at the forefront of a raging war between pirates and the Caldarian navy. Even the gods themselves have taken sides. In order to bring the scales back into balance, Mendell must navigate deadly seas, survive traitorous pirates, and outsmart the devious admiral and his ruthless assistant. If the monk fails, the freedom of an entire nation lies at stake.