War. Loyalty. Family. Secrets buried beneath a crown.

The Burden of Honor follows Richard Matheson, a young engineer thrust into a war he never wanted and a destiny he never expected. What begins as a fight for survival on the front lines becomes a far more dangerous journey when Richard uncovers the truth behind a shadow network known as The Uncrowned—and the role his own family may have played in the kingdom’s darkest sins.

Across collapsing alliances, political deception, and the brutal machinery of war, Richard must confront not only the enemies before him, but the legacy he never knew he carried. Every victory has a cost… and every truth drags him closer to a reckoning that could shatter a nation.

This is the first book in a sweeping, character-driven saga blending military grit, political intrigue, and the emotional weight of a family caught between duty and survival.