The Cracking Veil

The Cracking Veil is Book Two of Eternal Darkness: Ebonreach Chronicles by Skol Hawthorne. Continue the story after The Veilbound Genesis.

The Cracking Veil: story and stakes

In the shadow-draped city of Ebonreach, Elias Veylor discovers a frightening truth. He is a living fracture in the magical barrier that protects the world. Power-hungry mages, ancient vampires, and ruthless inquisitors hunt him. To survive, he must learn to master his abilities.

A rogue mage and a fiercely loyal wolf-girl guide him. Yet their help cannot remove the choice ahead. Elias must confront the primordial forces tearing his world apart. Can he repair the Veil, or will the cost of saving Ebonreach change everything?

A gothic world beneath the Veil

Moonlight carries secrets through Ebonreach. Shadows whisper, and ancient powers stir beneath daily life. As the Veil begins to fracture, the boundary between mortal life and the supernatural grows uncertain.

The novel explores identity, power, and the cost of awakening. Strange events draw its characters toward gothic cities, haunted forests, and rival factions. Each discovery raises new questions about whom to trust.

What readers will find

• Gothic atmosphere: towering spires, moonlit streets, and cities built on forgotten ruins.
• Supernatural intrigue: Fae courts, shadow-touched creatures, and ancient rivalries.
• Personal conflict: characters confronting the darkness within as well as the threats around them.
• Mystery: clues, symbols, and hidden histories that reward close reading.
• Music: songs and performances woven into the world’s stories.

Explore the characters and music

Meet the Book Two cast to explore the people caught in this conflict. Their profiles introduce their histories, abilities, and relationships. For more context, visit The Cracking Veil lore.

Meanwhile, the original soundtrack offers another way into the setting. Its music follows the characters and conflicts of the novel.

Continue the Ebonreach chronicles

Begin the series with The Veilbound Genesis, then continue with The Cracking Veil. Visit the book directory for the reading order and individual book pages. You can also read reader reviews or join the community.