THE RESOLUTION

The Temporal Scythe

Book cover of "The Temporal Scythe" by L.S. Franco, featuring a fiery clock in a dramatic sky above a silhouetted figure in a ravaged landscape, labeled as Book 3 in the Conjurer's Prophecy Trilogy.

In the depths of the Underworld, a search for Tartarus.

A fight for survival, rather than for justice.

Betrayal, bravery, and Doomsday.

In The Temporal Scythe, the final battle between light and shadow unfolds. Dark Magic practitioners burn down cities and attack the Dismay Bastions in their bid to rule the Megaverse.

The last hope to fix the prophecy lies in the depths of Tartarus, on the Temporal Scythe itself. The gatekeeper? Chronos, the god of time. Tipped off by a dark-magic whistleblower, Liam and his friends navigate the Red Sun Desert, hoping to learn how to tame the Leviathan.

While some defend and others attack, the war intensifies—and the boundaries between good and evil begin to blur. Who is truly on the right side?

He fought for the light. You’ll wonder who cast the shadows.

A cinematic, fast-paced sci-fi & fantasy trilogy for readers who crave layered worldbuilding, intelligent dialogue, and emotionally complex characters.

Narrated through multiple points of view and designed for older teens and crossover adult readers.

Winner of the Literary Titan Award

Eric Hoffer Book Award Honorable Mention

The Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist

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  • “Layered, luminous, and unlike anything in speculative fiction today.” - ARC Reader

  • “The most disruptive YA fantasy you’ll read this decade.” - ARC Reader

  • “An emotionally charged and intellectually fearless finale—LS Franco blends high-concept fantasy with spiritual resonance in a multiversal tale of identity, sacrifice, and love.” - ARC Reader

  • “Rare is the author who writes both with a sword and a prayer—Franco does both.” - ARC Reader

  • “Cinematic, soul-shaking, and intellectually fearless.” - ARC Reader

  • “LS Franco doesn’t follow fantasy rules—she rewrites them.” - ARC Reader

  • “LS Franco’s The Temporal Scythe is a stunning fusion of sci-fi, mythology, and emotional depth. A masterclass in multiversal storytelling that challenges the soul while delivering breathtaking twists.” - ARC Reader

  • “A bold and thematically rich finale—Franco crafts an unforgettable tapestry of sacrifice, time, and transformation. For fans of layered fantasy who crave meaning behind the magic.” - ARC Reader

  • “Think you’ve seen every chosen-one story? Think again. The Temporal Scythe redefines destiny, heartbreak, and hope with a twisty, multiverse finale you’ll never forget.” - ARC Reader

  • “Grand in scope, delicate in execution.” - ARC Reader

  • “A metaphysical epic disguised as a coming-of-age story.” - ARC Reader

  • “Franco’s storytelling isn’t safe—it’s volcanic, visionary, and unafraid.” - ARC Reader

  • “Emotionally feral, philosophically fearless, and structurally brilliant.” - ARC Reader