How do you stop a living nightmare? Chase after it.
Her world and faith crumbling around her, Iris Straton races on to stop a nameless army from eradicating more towns; but will she and the criminals she’s forced to partner with be enough? Nestled within the land of Fitsengea laid the quiet and unassuming village of Throansburrough, Iris Straton’s beloved lifelong home. When a mysterious army descends on the village one night, ripping away all she loved, Iris must come to grips with being the sole survivor. Setting off to warn other towns, Iris careens into the criminals Bryant, Darren, and Kyle; three wanted men that she cannot trust yet has no choice but to partner with. Scheming their way to the capital city Alaster, Iris finds that corruption runs deep, and her only hope lies in calling out to her creator, the Holy Father. Yet, Iris is certain that He has abandoned her and now she must step into a role she never wanted. The first book of a fantasy trilogy, Sacred Tears: The Dance of Iris, recounts Iris's trek across a land filled with hidden dangers, attempting to vindicate her loved ones and discovering her identity along the way.