The Silver Forest

J. D. Rasch

Jun 2026 · The Wanderer Book 1 · Lamina Press · Narrated by Claire Vousden

About this audiobook

To survive a world shaped by manipulation and power, a young wizard must learn to trust his own mind

For decades, the Great Council of wizards has searched for the Silver Forest, the hidden sanctuary said to contain the source of all knowledge. But when one of their own betrays them, stealing a golden staff to amplify his power, the wizards are left fractured and afraid.

Sixteen years later, Asmar is an outsider in the quiet village of Tuland, until a summons to the legendary city of Dolcere reveals a truth he never imagined: He is a wizard, chosen by the Council to stop the renegade Malzus and take back what he stole.

But the deeper Asmar journeys into a world of magic and influence, the more he questions the Council’s motives. Guided by a mysterious woman known only as the Wanderer, Asmar begins to understand that the greatest danger is not power itself, but the desire to control the minds of others.

Blending epic fantasy with philosophical depth, The Silver Forest is a contemplative story of morality, enlightenment, and self-determination, where true wisdom can only be achieved by those willing to listen to their own minds.

About the author

Jody "J.D." Rasch is a writer, artist, social activist, and author. His debut fantasy series, The Wanderer, incorporates social issues including politics, religion and how we are influenced in our lives. Jody is also a painter, whose art explores the mysteries of our world. Jody worked in finance for many years but managed to use it for good by helping banks that gave loans to the poor. Jody now serves on not-for-profit boards that seek to make the world a better place. A native New Yorker who was forced to move to the burbs, Jody now lives just outside New York City.