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    Soul of a Coward
    Will of a Warrior
    Heart of a Hero
    Ebook series4 titles

    Daran's Journey Series

    By Kenneth McDonald

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    About this series

    The finale of the "Daran's Journey" series. The armies of the barony of Aldrem, augmented by dark magic, have invaded deep into the lands of its rival Evros. But behind the front lines of the war a far more serious threat is gathering. Daran's immortality has been exposed, but his ability to return from death may not be enough to save him as he accompanies the Arunite priestess Arla and a small company of young recruits on a mission into the heart of the enemy's lands. Their goal is to rescue Jaros, who has fallen into the hands of the demon that truly rules Aldrem. But the demon is waiting for them, and he too has learned the secret of Daran's power, a secret that can spell the end of both baronies. Old friends return as enemies, and enemies become friends as humans and demons both gather their forces for a fight in which far more than one priest's soul is at stake.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKenneth McDonald
    Release dateSep 11, 2010
    Soul of a Coward
    Will of a Warrior
    Heart of a Hero

    Titles in the series (4)

    • 1

      Heart of a Hero
      Heart of a Hero

      Heart of a Hero

      Kenneth McDonald
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      Heart of a Hero begins the story of an improbable hero. Forced to become a fugitive by circumstance, Daran’s questionable morals and dubious choices lead him deeper and deeper into trouble. Those choices culminate in him being hanged for murder, but to his surprise, his story doesn’t end there. Fleeing the harsh authority of the Baron, trying to make sense of what’s happening to him, Daran joins a small group of priests who have been sent to investigate odd happenings on the wild northern frontier. Daran must help two young priests, the missionary soldier Arla and the empathic Jaros, with their own quest as he fights both to stay alive and find out just what is happening to him.

      Heart of a Hero begins the story of an improbable hero. Forced to become a fugitive by circumstance, Daran’s questionable morals and dubious choices lead him deeper and deeper into trouble. Those choices culminate in him being hanged for murder, but to his surprise, his story doesn’t end there. Fleeing the harsh authority of the Baron, trying to make sense of what’s happening to him, Daran joins a small group of priests who have been sent to investigate odd happenings on the wild northern frontier. Daran must help two young priests, the missionary soldier Arla and the empathic Jaros, with their own quest as he fights both to stay alive and find out just what is happening to him.

    • 2

      Soul of a Coward
      Soul of a Coward

      Soul of a Coward

      Kenneth McDonald
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      Gifted—or cursed—with a unique ability to cheat death, Daran’s life has followed a tumultuous course since he was forced to flee the village of his birth. In this sequel to “Heart of a Hero,” Daran is living under the protection of the Khel’arun, working as a servant at the monastery of Edeberon. But darker events are stirring beyond the wall of Daran’s sanctuary. War is brewing between the baronies of Evros and Aldrem. While the Arunite priests Arla and Jaros each try to forestall the coming conflict in their own way, Daran’s bad luck and bad choices continue to lead him into danger. Sought by men who would kill for his secret, Daran learns that staying alive is more complicated than just avoiding death.

      Gifted—or cursed—with a unique ability to cheat death, Daran’s life has followed a tumultuous course since he was forced to flee the village of his birth. In this sequel to “Heart of a Hero,” Daran is living under the protection of the Khel’arun, working as a servant at the monastery of Edeberon. But darker events are stirring beyond the wall of Daran’s sanctuary. War is brewing between the baronies of Evros and Aldrem. While the Arunite priests Arla and Jaros each try to forestall the coming conflict in their own way, Daran’s bad luck and bad choices continue to lead him into danger. Sought by men who would kill for his secret, Daran learns that staying alive is more complicated than just avoiding death.

    • 3

      Will of a Warrior
      Will of a Warrior

      Will of a Warrior

      Kenneth McDonald
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      In the third volume of "Daran’s Journey," the rival baronies of Evros and Aldrem continue their headlong rush toward war. Drafted into the army of Evros, Daran finds himself trapped in the role of reluctant warrior on the front lines of that brewing conflict. Against him and his fellow soldiers stand the rising power of Aldrem and the enigmatic Lord Harzan, who like Daran has a dark secret. Daran’s few friends are scattered and unable to offer him help. The Arunite priestess Arla finds herself an outcast among the Evrosians, while her colleague Jaros is held prisoner by the Aldremish. And the wizard Albrizar has joined forces with Harzan, in pursuit of his own dreams of power and revenge. As the war begins, each of those unlikely heroes must find within themselves the will to survive, and to fight against an enemy that wants more than their lives, their very souls.

      In the third volume of "Daran’s Journey," the rival baronies of Evros and Aldrem continue their headlong rush toward war. Drafted into the army of Evros, Daran finds himself trapped in the role of reluctant warrior on the front lines of that brewing conflict. Against him and his fellow soldiers stand the rising power of Aldrem and the enigmatic Lord Harzan, who like Daran has a dark secret. Daran’s few friends are scattered and unable to offer him help. The Arunite priestess Arla finds herself an outcast among the Evrosians, while her colleague Jaros is held prisoner by the Aldremish. And the wizard Albrizar has joined forces with Harzan, in pursuit of his own dreams of power and revenge. As the war begins, each of those unlikely heroes must find within themselves the will to survive, and to fight against an enemy that wants more than their lives, their very souls.

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      Courage of a Champion
      Courage of a Champion

      Courage of a Champion

      Kenneth McDonald
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      The finale of the "Daran's Journey" series. The armies of the barony of Aldrem, augmented by dark magic, have invaded deep into the lands of its rival Evros. But behind the front lines of the war a far more serious threat is gathering. Daran's immortality has been exposed, but his ability to return from death may not be enough to save him as he accompanies the Arunite priestess Arla and a small company of young recruits on a mission into the heart of the enemy's lands. Their goal is to rescue Jaros, who has fallen into the hands of the demon that truly rules Aldrem. But the demon is waiting for them, and he too has learned the secret of Daran's power, a secret that can spell the end of both baronies. Old friends return as enemies, and enemies become friends as humans and demons both gather their forces for a fight in which far more than one priest's soul is at stake.

      The finale of the "Daran's Journey" series. The armies of the barony of Aldrem, augmented by dark magic, have invaded deep into the lands of its rival Evros. But behind the front lines of the war a far more serious threat is gathering. Daran's immortality has been exposed, but his ability to return from death may not be enough to save him as he accompanies the Arunite priestess Arla and a small company of young recruits on a mission into the heart of the enemy's lands. Their goal is to rescue Jaros, who has fallen into the hands of the demon that truly rules Aldrem. But the demon is waiting for them, and he too has learned the secret of Daran's power, a secret that can spell the end of both baronies. Old friends return as enemies, and enemies become friends as humans and demons both gather their forces for a fight in which far more than one priest's soul is at stake.

    Author

    Kenneth McDonald

    I am a retired education consultant who worked for state government in the area of curriculum. I have also taught American and world history at a number of colleges and universities in California, Georgia, and South Carolina. I started writing fiction in graduate school and never stopped. In 2010 I self-published the novella "The Labyrinth," which has had over 100,000 downloads. Since then, I have published more than fifty fantasy and science fiction books on Smashwords. My doctorate is in European history, and I live with my wife in northern California.

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