The mountain holds a dark threat.
Buried deep in stone, crushing a terrified kingdom in its fist, it waits.
This is a battle—and a mystery—that will take more than steel and magic to survive.
The Dread from the Drows, the second of twelve books in The Nosam Chronicles, continues the award-winning fantasy adventure that began with The Orphans of Nilad, winner of a Readers’ Favorite International Book Award.
The world of Aegiron is growing darker. With kingdoms divided, unrest spreading, and an ancient threat stirring beneath the mountains, Kaida, EoC, Dinger, and Kekron are drawn deeper into a conflict where steel and magic may not be enough—and the mysterious path that could lead them home may be far more dangerous than they imagined.
Continue your journey through Aegiron today. Available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook.
“The Dread from the Drows by Erich and Dani Sanchack is a stellar fantasy sequel that skillfully expands the stakes of the characters’ journey. The world-building here feels incredibly rich, easily pulling you into the daily realities and distinct dangers of the underground gnomish kingdom. Watching the bond deepen between the group’s powerhouse Dinger and their half-elf arcanist Kekron adds a wonderful layer of emotion to the quest. Readers looking for a wonderfully descriptive fantasy story filled with imaginative places and real heart should check out this continuation.”
Ibrahim Aslan
“Erich and Dani Sanchack’s The Dread from the Drows is a fantastic second book in the Nosam Chronicles, and I love seeing this quartet settle further into who they are together. Dinger brings so much heart to the foursome, with his teasing of Kekron giving their friendship a wonderful familiarity. The authors do an excellent job with the dialogue between them. Readers who loved the first book will adore another wonderfully imaginative adventure with this mismatched quartet. Very highly recommended.”
Jamie Michele
“The Dread from the Drows unfolds into something far grander, with an ambitious and engrossing new mission. The setting is broader, the stakes are higher, and the story opens up in every direction while keeping the characters’ search for a way home at its heart. Erich and Dani Sanchack have written a detailed, vivid narrative that played like a movie in my head. This is a masterpiece, and I can’t wait for more!”
Jessica Barbosa
“The Dread from the Drows is the perfect sequel to The Orphans of Nilad. The four friends show real character growth as the loyalty at the heart of their friendship deepens. The action is fierce, the atmosphere is skillfully conjured, and the greater politics of the land open up an intriguing question: are they helping the right people, or are they being used by a sinister force? Erich Sanchack and Dani Sanchack have created a series that promises plenty of adventure and danger to come.”
Delene Vrey
“Every time I thought I had reached a good stopping point, something happened that made putting it down impossible. To say the story was gripping is an understatement. I lost sleep over this book and regret absolutely nothing. Five stars.”
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Events & Announcements
Stay updated with the latest happenings in the Chronicles.
THE DREAD FROM THE DROWS FEATURED IN LONE STAR LITERARY LIFE
We’re proud to share that The Dread from the Drows has been featured in the September issue of Lone Star Literary Life, ahead of its release on September 22, marking another exciting moment in The Nosam Chronicles journey.
THE RHUM TAVERN BOOK SIGNING
Join us at Rhum Tavern for an evening of fantasy, books and a little tavern magic! We’ll be signing copies of The Nosam Chronicles, meeting readers and celebrating The Dread from the Drows in the heart of London. Come and raise a glass with us!
The Minds Behind Nilad
Meet Erich and Daniella Sanchack, the father-daughter duo who brought The Nosam Chronicles to life. Inspired by classic fantasy and contemporary digital storytelling, they craft worlds that are as visually evocative as they are narratively deep.
