Introduction: In the aftermath of the Calamity, Winston, a young archer from the quiet village of Aroco, is haunted by his failures. Wracked with guilt and determined never to fall short again, he throws himself into obsessive training, desperate to become stronger.But one reckless decision changes everything.Arrested and sentenced to death, Winston is offered a secret reprieve: a mission, one that promises a fate far worse than execution. To survive, he must confront the ghosts of his past, uncover the truth behind the nations elites, and forge a new path through a world still reeling from ruin.The Lost Years is the gripping prequel to Beyond the Mark, unraveling the forgotten years. This can be enjoyed before or after the first book....