Prism Series

Wild magic comes at a cost... that of the mind. Emelia dreams of escape from her life of servitude. She dreams of magical powers; she dreams of dark things. When tragedy awakens the sorcery within her she embarks upon an epic journey in the company of two charming thieves. In the Dead City an ancient evil awakens. The Lord of the Ghasts covets a magical Prism, the clues to which lie with Emelia. And when he begins to share her dreams, surely it is only a matter of time until she succumbs to his power? Darkness Rising Book One - Chained is the first book in an exciting new epic fantasy series combining traditional heroic fantasy plotlines with modern dialogue and thrilling characters. Available for the first time free on Smashwords, readers have given excellent reviews: 'Ross M. Kitson has built a complex and convincing world here. Frankly, I wouldn't recommend just picking up just the first book, or even the first two books. Get all three, because you'll be chain-reading them.' D Brzeski (British Fantasy Society) 'A finely crafted and unique fantasy novel which had me hooked from the first page. Packed full of action, drama and humor this is a must for anyone who enjoys epic fantasy.' G.Turner 5 stars 'this is an excellent start to the trilogy - richly imagined, well written and thoroughly absorbing. I loved all the main characters, with their quirks and complexities and quarrels and insecurities, and I loved this beautifully detailed world, which feels completely real. A very enjoyable read, and I look forward to the rest of the series.' Pauline Ross 4 stars

'from the dust-choked depths of antiquity I have risen...' wounded by a demon, emelia is taken by her comrades, jem and hunor, into the dangerous silver mountains where they seek an old friend. a chance encounter propels them into a quest to find artefacts of awesome power. but the lord of the ghasts, vildor, has risen and lays a trap that may end their quest before it begins. in thetoria, aldred enfarson, begins an investigation into a horrific murder. as he starts to unravel the events surrounding the appearance of a vampyr, the shocking truth threatens all he holds dear. darkness rising- quest is the second book in the epic fantasy series prism, and is the concluding part of volume 1. presented for the first time with new prologue and epilogue it is a must read for fantasy fans the world over. reviews of book one - chained "totally gripping... i was completely absorbed and loved reading every minute of it." 5 stars "a finely crafted and unique fantasy novel which had me hooked from the first page." 5 stars "darkness rising is epic and spellbinding, but leaves you with an uneasy sense of a most basic fear - the loss of your sanity." "spellbinding."

"Embrace the darkness, welcome the fury, savour the anger..." After their escape from Goldoria, Emelia and her companions begin their journey into the swamps of Ssinthor. A land ravaged by ancient sorcery, it is a place of secrets and danger. Deep in the mists an insane lizardman sorcerer wields the green crystal to devastating effect. As darkness threatens to tear them apart they must somehow challenge the awesome power working against them. Far to the west Aldred and his new comrades travel to Artoria on a mission to save his cursed father. A chance encounter with a seer throws them into an impetuous diversion deep into the Emerald Mountains, where a terrible foe awaits. Hidden in the secret recesses of a ruined fort a crystal of blackest sorcery awaits its former master, Vildor, Lord of the Ghasts. And the time has come for him to reclaim its power. Darkness Rising- Secrets is the third book in the original epic fantasy series that reviewers are describing as 'epic and spellbinding.' It is a must read for fantasy fans the world over. About the series... "Ross M. Kitson has built a complex and convincing world here. Frankly, I wouldn't recommend just picking up just the first book, or even the first two books. Get all three, because you'll be chain-reading them." D Brzeski (British Fantasy Society) "Totally gripping... I was completely absorbed and loved reading every minute of it." E-book review "Each page is a new rush of tension, mystery, and adrenaline." E-book review "Richly imagined, well written and thoroughly absorbing." About the author: Ross M Kitson works as an anaesthetist in Yorkshire during the day, but at night transforms into a lover of fantasy, sci-fi and comics, and a writer of speculative fiction and steampunk. He is happily married with three kids, who keep him forever young and exhausted.