The Throne of Emptiness follows Prince Godfrey, stripped of his birthright and hidden among strangers in a kingdom ruled by cruelty. As tyrants tighten their grip, his survival becomes an act of quiet rebellion. Blending faith, mythology, and history, the novel explores mercy, sacrifice, and the courage required to claim a rightful crown.
Joseph Selim, born and raised in Ohio and now living in Florida, is a teacher and lifelong storyteller with a deep love for fantasy fiction. He earned his undergraduate degree in Criminology with a minor in Arabic from the University of Texas at Arlington, where he was inducted into the Criminology Honors Society.
He was also the founder of Orthodox Christian Campus Ministries (OCCM) Arlington Chapter while in undergraduate at the University of Texas at Arlington