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The First Dynasty: What Can Kill A God...

Published: May 16, 2025
Book Number 1

Every dynasty begins with blood—but this one began with betrayal.

The First Dynasty introduces readers to a legacy older than empires: the Ensharra family. Once gods among mortals, they now walk the modern world as corporate titans, political ghosts, and cultural puppeteers. When their feared patriarch, Andrew Ensharra—known once as Anu, King of the Sumerian gods—is murdered, the balance between myth and reality shatters.

Two detectives, Daniel Caldwell and Alena Cross, are thrown into a war of secrets and shadowed history, unraveling a web that spans continents and millennia. From Nordic snow queens and war-profiteer bloodlines to forbidden love in Ottoman palaces and encrypted ledgers in Siberia, The First Dynasty chronicles the quiet war between divine bloodlines and the mortals who serve—or defy—them.

As alliances fray and ancient grudges rise, one question hangs in the air:

What can kill a god… but a god?

Welcome to the Ensharra Legacy. Choose your side.

The Ensharra Legacy Series

The Ensharra Legacy is an epic fantasy saga that weaves mythology, history, and divine intrigue across millennia.

When Andrew Ensharra—once worshipped as the Sumerian god Anu—is found dead, two detectives begin a journey that spans continents and pantheons. Each book delves into a different divine family—from the ancient Sumerians to the gods of Greece, Egypt, and beyond—unearthing the hidden wars, forbidden alliances, and secret children born of immortals and mortals alike.

What begins as a murder investigation soon reveals a deeper truth: the gods have never left. And the legacy they left behind is far from finished.

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Abeni Okonkwo

Abeni Okonkwo

Okonkwo

Abeni Okonkwo is the adopted daughter of Erica Graves and Nicholas Graves. Her parents died in 1715 during the malaria sweeps. She would be trained by Erica to become a top embalmer.
Alena Cross

Alena Cross

Cross

Alena Cross is newly assigned to Daniel as his protégé, unaware of the supernatural underpinnings of the case. She is highly intelligent, detail-oriented, and fiercely independent. She doesn’t believe in the supernatural—sees everything through the lens of logic and science.
Andrew Ensharra

Andrew Ensharra

In the 21st century, Anu has taken the name Andrew Ensharra and has become the CEO of a massive multinational conglomerate aerospace company.
Antonia Ensharra

Antonia Ensharra

In the 21st century, Antu or Ki has taken the name Antonia Ensharra and has become a legendary socialite and philanthropist.
Charles Le Brun

Charles Le Brun

Le Brun

Charles Le Brun was the young but already very successful painter in 1648 France. He conceived a plan to free those he considered to be true artists from the humiliating influence of mere artisans.
Damian Shepherd

Damian Shepherd

In the 21st century, Dumuzid has taken on the name Damian Shepherd and became a disgraced pop star turned high-end luxury brand mogul.
Daniel Caldwell

Daniel Caldwell

Caldwell

Daniel Caldwell is a lead detective with an impeccable reputation, known for solving the most bizarre and unsolvable cases. He formerly was a member of the Ottoman Empire's Gendarmerie under the name of Batuhan.
Elias Ensharra

Elias Ensharra

In the 21st century, Enki has taken on the name Elias Ensharra and became a tech mogul who develops "miracle technology".
Erica Ensharra

Erica Ensharra

In the 21st century, Ereshkigal has taken on the birth name of Erica Ensharra and married name of Erica Graves. She owns one of the most influential luxury funeral empires. She is the CEO of The House of Returning.
Feriha

Feriha

Ottoman

Feriha is the daughter of the sultan who was murdered and found by Izzy, Damian, Tristan, and Ginny.
Francheska Carvalho

Francheska Carvalho

Carvalho

Francheska Carvalho is the Senior Executive of Global Marketing at the Ensharra Media Group (EMG) who was tasked with rebranding Damian as a high-end luxury mogul.
Freda Vanir

Freda Vanir

In the 21st century, Freyja aka Frigg has taken on the name Freda Vanir and has become an influential socialite, philanthropist, and power behind the throne.
Genevieve Shepherd

Genevieve Shepherd

In the 21st century, Geshtinanna took on the name Genevieve Shepherd and became a brilliant writer and actress.
Helena Ensharra

Helena Ensharra

In the 21st century, Ninhursag has taken on the name Helena Ensharra and became loved by the people as a philanthropist and the head of a powerful medical nonprofit.
Hira

Hira

Not recorded

Hira is the friend of the Sultan's daughter, Feriha. She is from India and was sent by her parents to the Enderûn Mektebi where she would meet Feriha and become her friends.
Ishaq

Ishaq

Not recorded

During the 1800s, Ishaq was Nicholas Graves' second-in-command. He was a former corsair with a face of broken glass.
Ishtar Ensharra

Ishtar Ensharra

In the 21st Century, Inanna has taken on the name of Ishtar Ensharra and became a world-famous influencer and model. Sometimes bringing too much attention to their family's dealings and operations. She is the owner of Venus Lux Agency (VLA)...
Ivella Storme

Ivella Storme

In the 21st century, Idun has taken on the name Ivella Storme and became the head of a luxury biotech wellness empire. She owns the company called Epli Vitality.
Joelle Graves

Joelle Graves

Joelle Graves, named after her Aunt Noelle, is the French-Sumerian daughter of Noctis Graves. She was born in 1863 to Noctis by Ninette Brunet. JoJo is a hidden heir, a wildcard in the intricate Ensharra power web.
Lionel Ensharra

Lionel Ensharra

In the 21st century, Enlil has taken on the name Lionel Ensharra and became a billionaire investor in the public eye and serves on a show called "The Lion's Den" and behind the scenes is a political strategist who works...
Nadah Laabi

Nadah Laabi

Laabi

Nadah Laabi is a Moroccan woman who was once homeless with her family and purchased by Noctis Graves aka Nox to serve as his personal slave in his criminal empire.
Nadine Marris

Nadine Marris

In the 21st century, Ningikuga has taken on the name Nadine Marris aka Nadine Ensharra after her marriage to Elias Ensharra and became a real estate recluse.
Naomi Marris

Naomi Marris

In the 21st century, Nammu has taken on the name Naomi Marris and became the hidden leader of the Aeternum.
Natalia Ensharra

Natalia Ensharra

In the 21st century, Ningal has taken the name Natalia Ensharra. She is a high-society aristocrat and art mogul, running prestigious galleries and cultural foundations. She is known as the “Moonlit Lady” due to her elegant and almost ethereal presence.
Nathaniel Ensharra

Nathaniel Ensharra

In the 21st century, Nanna has taken on the name of Nathaniel Ensharra and became a reclusive banking tycoon who controls their family's vast financial networks.
Nicholas Ensharra

Nicholas Ensharra

In the 21st century, Nergal has taken on the name Nicholas Ensharra or Nicholas Graves and became a weapon mogul and owner of a private military contracting company.
Niklas Graves

Niklas Graves

In the 21st century, Ninazu has taken the name Niklas Graves and became a highly respected doctor and forensic pathologist. He is the owner of Novogen Labs.
Noctis Graves

Noctis Graves

In the 21st century, Namtar has taken on the name Noctis Graves and became a power broker and intelligence operative. He is the leader of the مافيا مغربية (Mafia Maghrebiyya) aka Moroccan Mafia.
Noelle Graves

Noelle Graves

In the 21st century, Nungal took on the name Noelle Graves and became a high-ranking prosecutor and judge.
Raif

Raif

Not recorded

Raif is a student at the Enderun School and has an unrequited love for Feriha, the Sultan's daughter. His name means "kind" or "compassionate".
Seyla bat Yahudah

Seyla bat Yahudah

Yahudah

Seyla bat Yahudah is the friend of the Sultan's daughter, Feriha. She is from the Ottoman controlled land of Judah and was sent by her parents to the Enderûn Mektebi. She is considered descended from royalty in the land of...
Sylvia Storme

Sylvia Storme

In the 21st century, Sif aka Sibyl has taken on the name of Sylvia Storme-Winther and became a celebrity chef, wellness influencer, and CEO of a luxury agriculture brand.
Tristan Ensharra

Tristan Ensharra

In the 21st century, Utu has taken on the name of Tristan Ensharra and became the owner of a major investigative journalism firm to help manipulate the media around his family and keep their enemies in check. Tristan owns Monolith...
Trudy Winther

Trudy Winther

In the 21st century, Thrud has taken on the name Trudy Winther and became a rising star in combat sports. She is also the CEO of the Winther Family's security division, Winther Protection Initiative, later renamed W-SEC (Winther Security Executive...
Victor Vane Winther

Victor Vane Winther

In 21st century, Vé has taken the name of Victor Vane Winther and became Victor Odens Winther’s estranged brother; mythological arsonist, black magician, or occult philosopher.