The Kingdom of Durundal Series by S.E. Turner - Book Tour + Giveaway
A Hare in the Wilderness
Kingdom of Durundal Book 1
by S. E. Turner
Genre:
Epic Fantasy
Epic Fantasy
They persecuted her as a child. Now they have to face her as a woman.
In the house of Gnaeus, a daughter is born, though when a mysterious
mark appears on her face - the father instantly rejects her. Scorned
and isolated by those at court, she grows up in the shadows, unaware
of the tragic events that caused the defect in the first place.
mark appears on her face - the father instantly rejects her. Scorned
and isolated by those at court, she grows up in the shadows, unaware
of the tragic events that caused the defect in the first place.
Unwavered by kinship and severing all ties, Gnaeus strips away his daughter's
identity, removes her from court and banishes her to the wilderness forever.
identity, removes her from court and banishes her to the wilderness forever.
Cast out with her mother, they find sanctuary with the clans. Here she
forges a new life, learning new skills, gathering knowledge and
finding love. No one can harm her again this far north. No one knows who she is.
forges a new life, learning new skills, gathering knowledge and
finding love. No one can harm her again this far north. No one knows who she is.
Until the day an old enemy appears on the horizon.
Now a grown woman, and a formidable warrior, she knows she must defeat
this enemy and seek the truth.
this enemy and seek the truth.
That she is Ajeya, Crown Princess of Ataxata, heir to the subject kingdoms
of Ataxata and all the colonies of the southern most territories.
of Ataxata and all the colonies of the southern most territories.
Because if she fails - she will remain as the forgotten heir forever ...
'AN EPIC TALE OF LOVE, LOSS AND RIVALRY - IN A MAN'S WORLD.'
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A Wolf in the Dark
Kingdom of Durundal Book 2
Lyall has lived and breathed nightmares since he was fourteen years old. He
believed he knew every horror, and was beyond surprise. He was wrong.
believed he knew every horror, and was beyond surprise. He was wrong.
When General Domitrius Corbulo launches a brutal attack on Castle Dru in
Durundal, he slaughters everyone inside, including the king and
queen.
Durundal, he slaughters everyone inside, including the king and
queen.
Everyone that is ... except one.
The young Prince Lyall escapes the carnage through an ancient, disused
tunnel - knowing that he can never go back to his ancestral home, and
fearful of what lies ahead. In the wake of this tragedy, he has to
adapt to a new life and face challenges beyond his wildest dreams ...
and the wrath of the General is always a heartbeat away.
tunnel - knowing that he can never go back to his ancestral home, and
fearful of what lies ahead. In the wake of this tragedy, he has to
adapt to a new life and face challenges beyond his wildest dreams ...
and the wrath of the General is always a heartbeat away.
By the time he reaches adulthood with unrivalled knowledge and a unique
set of skills, he faces the ultimate decision -embrace
the future as the man he has become, or return to his birthright to
avenge a past he can't forget ...
set of skills, he faces the ultimate decision -embrace
the future as the man he has become, or return to his birthright to
avenge a past he can't forget ...
'AN INTOXICATING TALE OF MONSTERS, HEROES AND SURVIVAL.'
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A Leopard in the Mist
Kingdom of Durundal Book 3
It's not until you're broken - that you discover what's worth fighting for.
Cornelius has returned from exile to reclaim his
birthright and take back control of the empire. Offering a peace
treaty with the clans, he approaches Namir, an adversary from old,
with whom he seeks to make amends.
birthright and take back control of the empire. Offering a peace
treaty with the clans, he approaches Namir, an adversary from old,
with whom he seeks to make amends.
However, the clan is suspicious of Cornelius. Concerned that his intentions are not
entirely honourable. Worried that his agenda is the same as the
emperor before him; steeped with motives in a lust for power to bring
down the Kingdom of Durundal forever.
entirely honourable. Worried that his agenda is the same as the
emperor before him; steeped with motives in a lust for power to bring
down the Kingdom of Durundal forever.
Despite the protests from his wife and the rest of the clan, Namir accepts the proposal
and ventures to Ataxata to sign the agreement. Though when he doesn't
return - suspicions are heightened and they fear the worst. Now the
clans will risk everything in a race against time to find the
chieftain and save the future of his kingdom.
and ventures to Ataxata to sign the agreement. Though when he doesn't
return - suspicions are heightened and they fear the worst. Now the
clans will risk everything in a race against time to find the
chieftain and save the future of his kingdom.
And only one thing is certain - there will be blood.
'ENTER AN ANCIENT WORLD OF AVARICE, CORRUPTION AND SURVIVAL.'
A Stag in the Shadows
Kingdom of Durundal Book 4
In the Kingdom of Durundal, hearts will be broken, loved ones lost and
thrones burned.
thrones burned.
Saskia remembers when the soil of Durundal hummed with peace, and the future of the kingdom brimmed with prosperity.
But everything changed the night her home was attacked.
On the orders of the ruthless King Segan Hezekiah,
she finds herself imprisoned in a tower awaiting a fate worse than
death, her father has been taken to the dark labyrinths of the mine
to dig for gold, and her people are forced to work in the adjoining
grounds. The only person with the power to help is locked up in the
mines alongside her father, and anyone who disobeys the king, or
tries to escape, is targeted and killed.
she finds herself imprisoned in a tower awaiting a fate worse than
death, her father has been taken to the dark labyrinths of the mine
to dig for gold, and her people are forced to work in the adjoining
grounds. The only person with the power to help is locked up in the
mines alongside her father, and anyone who disobeys the king, or
tries to escape, is targeted and killed.
As danger lurks at every turn and guards prowl every corner, Saskia feels more helpless
than ever ... but is she?
than ever ... but is she?
Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Saskia has yet to discover what
she is capable of.
she is capable of.
'THE INEXTINGUISHABLE FIRE OF A WOMAN, SMOULDERING IN THE SHADOWS.'
The morning air was
dark with the smell of rain, and the dragons peered out from their stone
surroundings as if they were looking directly at him. A cloud seemed to hang
over him today, ragged and black as his cloak. He paced about restlessly,
muttering to himself, and the crenel of witches trembled when he brushed past
them. He was agitated about something, he did not know what, he just knew that
he needed a change - after three years of living in the cave, something had to
alter.
Outside, he heard
the waves crashing against the jagged rocks, eager to get past the entrance of
the cave's mouth. The wind picked up pace and threaded its way through the
canyon into the dome of gargoyles, where it curled round the hundred faces and
breathed energy into them. The fire glowed with the life giving elements and
rose up higher, burning brighter with every passing minute. He caught his
breath for a moment, unsure of what was happening. He heard a rustling and then
an even fiercer light bloomed.
He shielded his eyes
and felt his breath stuck in his throat. His own hand gripped his neck and the
other protected him from the glare. As the roar of power settled down, it then
went pitch black.
'What witchcraft is
this?' his voice quivered.
All he could hear
was the sound of his own breathing; loud, anxious, agitated. He calmed himself.
The light returned, and out of the flames stepped a life form. He didn't know
what it was. He backed away, stumbling, slipping, falling. Hot coals ignited
the being. The black charcoaled image stood there burning, as ashes around its
feet lifted in a frenzy and swirled around the body, before disappearing into
the orifice of a throat. The blackened skin became young and even skin-toned.
Long golden hair grew from the crown of the head. Though shrouded in a fine
gossamer, he could see that the face was beautiful, and beneath, the body was
perfect. A naked woman stood before him veiled in plumes of smoke. Fiery amber
eyes pierced his own and didn't stray from their focus.
'Cornelius, I have
watched you grow into a man, I have seen the change in you. But I know you are
about to leave this place and go on a journey.'
Cornelius pinched
himself, he shook his head, not quite believing what was in front of him or
what he had just heard.
'You are not the frightened little boy anymore. You are
strong and you are courageous. I can help you become even stronger.'
'How?' his voice was small and weak.
'The gods of darkness protect you and I can give you
immortality.'
Cornelius laughed out loud.
The fire soared, the wind howled, the amber eyes glared.
'Do not mock me,' she bellowed.
He swallowed the laugh and spoke quietly. 'Why would you
do that for me?'
'Because I want something in return.'
He braced himself fearful of what she would request from
him.
'What can I give you?' He heard the whisper.
Her eyes burned brighter, the plumes of smoke clung to
her curves. The breeze curled around his torso.
'Look at me Cornelius.'
Their eyes met.
'It is written that a warrior will charge through the
kingdoms and seek vengeance for those whom have been slain and tortured. This
warrior will be born from the seed of the living and the womb of the dead.'
He dropped his head sideways in astonishment.
'Her name will be Sansara, her purpose will be to bring
peace. She will be able to take many forms - but in this life - it will be of a
human.'
His rhetoric was mocking. 'That is impossible. There is
too much evil out there for one person to take care of. Even a ten thousand
strong army of powerful bowmen and a well established cavalry cannot do what
you propose'
The fire blinded him. The wind froze him to the spot.
He frowned.
'I want you to father me that child.'
She saw the pink cavern of his mouth.
'If you do this for me then I give you my word, no
ordinary man will take your life.'
'How do I know you are speaking the truth?'
The fire roared again, the waves snarled foam around the
cavern, the wind raced through the gloom.
'How can you take care of a child? What will you do?
Where will you go?' He continued despite the wrath.
'That is not your concern. The child will be mine and
given everything she needs - I can assure you of that.' Her voice grew thin
'But I grow weak in this life form...I am tiring... now do we have a bargain?'
~
Cornelius sat in the tavern for the first time in months.
'Gimme another flagon of ale!' He caught the passing
serving girl by the arm.
'Are you sure sir? I think you have had enough for one
night.'
'I'll be the judge of that you useless wench, just do as
I ask.'
The girl rushed off to get his ale, and left Cornelius
immersed in his thoughts, looking down at a torched piece of paper born from
the ashes.
'Beware a stag in
the shadows - for he has the power to slay you.'
S E Turner is a life-long enthusiast of epic fantasy that borders on
the believable. With an abundance of historical research weaved
through the pages, this promises to be an engaging and immersive experience.
the believable. With an abundance of historical research weaved
through the pages, this promises to be an engaging and immersive experience.
'The Kingdom of Durundal series is far more than the single genre of
fantasy. Rather, it blends into a prestigious crossroads where
fantasy meets reality, and the surreal meets the sublime. I wanted to
write a series that everyone could read, and I'm happy to provide an
exciting, epic story that a wide variety of ages will enjoy.'
fantasy. Rather, it blends into a prestigious crossroads where
fantasy meets reality, and the surreal meets the sublime. I wanted to
write a series that everyone could read, and I'm happy to provide an
exciting, epic story that a wide variety of ages will enjoy.'
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