Black and White Stones™

Epic fantasy in the bleak realm of Hazdemir™ — where island-continents drift in endless waters and ancient powers stir.

When a shunned prince is forced to lead a war against an ancient enemy, he uncovers a darker force threatening to corrupt his world, and must decide which evil to fight before both destroy everything.

In the bleak realm of Hazdemir™, two island-continents float in endless waters, their peoples locked in an eternal struggle between humans and monsters. Prince Kams, cast out by his own, rises to confront Ron, a legendary foe returned for revenge. But Ron's true mission is not conquest, it's a reckoning with Seth, a malevolent power spreading disease and corruption across Hazdemir™. As Kams is drawn into the clash between these ancient enemies, he must navigate shifting alliances and question the very nature of good and evil, knowing the fate of Hazdemir™ hangs in the balance.

For sixteen years, Hussein has been building Hazdemir™: a fully realized epic fantasy universe with more than a thousand distinct characters, each book exceeding a thousand pages, and over eighteen volumes in the main saga. This is a world for adult readers, bloody, visceral, and unflinching in its depiction of war, desire, and human frailty, yet equally rich in romance, emotion, and adventure. His stories revel in detail, from sweeping battles to the quiet intimacy of dialogue, down to the cleanliness of nails and teeth, creating a lived-in world that rewards close reading.

Ron

The main character in Black and White Stones™, considered the primary antagonist in the world to date.

Some manuscripts suggest he is the savior of the world from an ancient evil known only to the god Draki. It is said that Ron disappeared from the world of Hazdemir™ two thousand years ago, Metrafei, and some view him as a fictional character, with no one believing in his existence in the fifth era of Hazdemir™.

Available details about Ron:

• Title: Lord of the World
• Powers: It is said that Ron possesses extraordinary powers, enabling him to control the elements: rain and winds
• Objective: Some believe Ron seeks to achieve balance in the world, while others see him as aiming to destroy it
• Appearance: Ron appears in many visions and dreams, but no one knows if he is real or just a legend

Legends about Ron:

• God Draki: It is said that Draki is the only god who knows Ron's secret
• The Ancient World: It is said that Ron existed in the ancient world, before it was destroyed

About the Author

Hussein Montazeri (born 1993) is an Iraqi author from Kirkuk Governorate. He studied at the College of Education, training to become a teacher, while dedicating sixteen years to building the epic Black and White Stones™ saga. Hazdemir™ is his debut novel, marking the beginning of his published works.

With a passion for world-building and storytelling that spans nearly two decades, Hussein has crafted a universe rich in detail, character, and complexity. His works are designed for adult readers who appreciate deep narratives, visceral conflict, and the exploration of moral ambiguity.