This week's Fantasy and Sci-fi Network new release spotlight is from Canadian author Katie Thornton-K. First Rider, the third novel in her series Lands of Ayrenia Chronicles: A Bloodline Saga Novella, was released on August 8, 2014.
Lands of Ayrenia Chronicles:
A Bloodline Saga novella:
FIRST RIDER
Owain Ira'Aed travels with his parents to his mother's homeland, Kyprago, to see his dying grandfather, the king. Once there he uncovers a conspiracy to take over the throne and must act in order to save his family.
From the book First Rider...
Aro
Skintalla entered the room, his black Mage robes sweeping around his
long legs. He carried a black Mage staff in his left hand. His black
hair was slicked back out of his round pale face. His dark eyes cast
about the room quickly, taking everyone in. They stopped last on Gemma,
and an expression of derision crossed his face.
“Princess Gemma,” Aro said sarcastically as he bowed to her. “Welcome home.”
Owain watched the exchange, noting that his grandfather had stopped talking to watch as well. This must be the Mage Mother was supposed to marry, Owain thought. No wonder she ran away with Father.
Aro’s gaze fell on Riley, and a look of hatred crossed his face.
“Ambassador Riley.” Aro nodded in recognition before turning to look at the king. He saw Owain sitting there. “And who are you?”
Owain stood up and straightened himself. He was taller than the Mage by several inches, his shoulders far broader as well. He was not afraid of the little dark man.
“My name is Owain Ira’Aed,” he told the Mage.
“Prince Owain Ira’Aed,” the king corrected him. “Gemma’s son.”
The Mage frowned and turned away. “The king needs to rest now,” he called back. “In peace!” Then he was gone.
“I never liked that man,” the king whispered to Owain. “I should have fired him years ago.”
“Princess Gemma,” Aro said sarcastically as he bowed to her. “Welcome home.”
Owain watched the exchange, noting that his grandfather had stopped talking to watch as well. This must be the Mage Mother was supposed to marry, Owain thought. No wonder she ran away with Father.
Aro’s gaze fell on Riley, and a look of hatred crossed his face.
“Ambassador Riley.” Aro nodded in recognition before turning to look at the king. He saw Owain sitting there. “And who are you?”
Owain stood up and straightened himself. He was taller than the Mage by several inches, his shoulders far broader as well. He was not afraid of the little dark man.
“My name is Owain Ira’Aed,” he told the Mage.
“Prince Owain Ira’Aed,” the king corrected him. “Gemma’s son.”
The Mage frowned and turned away. “The king needs to rest now,” he called back. “In peace!” Then he was gone.
“I never liked that man,” the king whispered to Owain. “I should have fired him years ago.”
Other books in the series...
Bloodline
Book 1
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| Red Dragon Book 2 |
What fans are saying about this series...
"This is a must-read for not only fantasy readers but all who read for the love of getting lost in a book." 5 stars.
"A terrific story line carried out flawlessly." 5 Stars
"...has a fast pace and keeps the action moving." 5 Stars
Coming in 2015...
Three hundred years have passed since Tessa Oak walked Ayrenia.
The future she foresaw has come to bear.
The
Cult of Purity dominates most of Ayrenia. Their only purpose is to
cleanse the lands of those who use Magic. Standing in their way is
Hunter Storm, who was given a task by The Oracle: letters telling him
who to save and who needs to meet. But one of those letters told of four
very different heroes who would come together to save Ayrenia. The
Dragon Rider, the Elf, the Mage, and the Metallic Dragon. Some were
completely opposed to Magic and others had no idea of the powers they
held within them. Different catastophes set them on their paths to
Hunter, and he must help them see past their differences and their pasts
in order to work together to survive. The bloodline of a god lives on
in heroes.
Did you know?...
Katie Thorton-K wrote her first book while on an archaeological dig.
About the Author
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