The Sundered Crown Saga Series

When darkness rises, the Nightblade is never far behind. It came from the forest. A creature not seen in the peaceful lands of Mid-lake for millennia. A Fell Beast. A farmer disappears and strange sounds are heard in the nearby forest prompting Alther, an old man with a mysterious past to investigate. Meanwhile, on the BlackMoor, the Nightblade Ferran stumbles upon a mystery of his own, one that reveals a sinister plot that could threaten the entire Kingdom of Delfinnia. The Nightblade is a tale of adventure, mystery and magic that casts light on the events leading up to the Sundered Crown Saga.

A realm torn asunder by civil war will give rise to a hero. The Kingdom of Delfinnia is in chaos. After Assassins kill the king and his family, the barons now battle one another for the crown. Unknown to them, one heir yet lives. As the civil war worsens, dark things begin to stir in the vast Eclin mountains. Horrors long thought destroyed have returned and led by an ancient evil begin to march upon the war-torn kingdom. Meanwhile, in the mage city of Calradia and as all hope seems lost, a young man named Luxon will discover his powers. The first wizard for a century, he is the man who will one day be known as the Legendary and the hero will give the realm its greatest king. Sent on a quest to find the hidden heir, Luxon teams up with the legendary monster slayer, Ferran of BlackMoor, the deadly yet beautiful Witch Hunter Sophia Cunning and the noble Knight of Niveren, Kaiden of the Marble shore. Together they travel the realm battling deadly monsters, assassins, and the most feared enemies of them all, the servants of the dark lord Danon himself, the evil N'Gist cult. The Heir to the Sundered Crown is a heroic fantasy tale filled with action, battles and magic that will ignite the imagination and set the stage for an epic confrontation between the light and the darkness. Reviews for Heir to the Sundered Crown ---- 'Exciting and Gripping Read! Buy It!' 'I have to say that this is probably one of my favorite fantasy books of the year' 'Epic story, magic, brave knights, formidable foes and a cool dragon, what's not to love?' 'Epic Fantasy that has everything' Copyright © Matthew Olney

Five years have passed since the Battle of Eclin, but peace in the Kingdom of Delfinnia remains elusive. Fell Beasts terrorise the countryside, dragons attack the Westerlands and, worst of all, strange ships have been sighted off the coast. Luxon Edioz still searching for his mother embarks on a journey to Stormglade, a city at the edge of the Great Plains. It is a land full of monsters and deadly tribal warriors. There he will learn that Danon, the enemy of mankind, has not been idle since his defeat at Eclin. The dark one has amassed a vast army. Its sole purpose; to destroy the kingdom and plunge the world into a never-ending darkness. The War for the Sundered Crown is about to begin.

Danon's army sweeps across the Kingdom of Delfinnia and Luxon, the only one capable of stopping the annihilation of the realm embarks on a desperate quest to cure himself of the deadly Void Sickness that threatens his life. To find the cure, Luxon must travel through the Magic Gates and find the Waters of Magic, but in doing so, he will be sent to new worlds and even through time. There he will uncover the shocking truth about Danon and another he calls friend and mentor. Elsewhere dragons ravage the eastern lands spurring Kaiden to reform the Knights of Niveren and in the south, the King's Legion, led by the usurper Ricard makes a desperate stand against Danon's hordes. As the world turns ever darker, one hope remains. The legendary sacred sword Asphodel remains hidden.  The Quest is on to claim the blade and perhaps push back the evil threatening creation itself.

The Kingdom of Delfinnia has fallen, but hope remains. Sent on a daring voyage to seek out allies from across the sea the wizard, Luxon Edioz and his companions rediscover the continent of Tulin. A land that is full of dangers, magic, and adventure. There they will find new allies, new wonders, and new enemies. As Danon's conquest draws closer to completion, Luxon must use all of his wits and powers to unite the peoples of Tulin and convince them to help him save his homeland.  It will be a voyage that will test him to his limits and one that will decide the fate of all.  

The first three books in the epic Sundered Crown Saga plus The Nightblade prequel novella. The royal family of Delfinnia is assassinated, sparking a conflict that engulfs the realm – the War of the Six Claimants. Amongst the chaos, dark things are stirring: in the mountainous lands of Eclin, the ancient N'gist cult rises, setting its evil plans in motion. A diverse group of heroes oppose them: Luxon Edioz, the first wizard seen in an age; Ferran of Blackmoor, a legendary monster-killer; Sophia Cunning, a retired witch-hunter; and Kaiden, a noble knight of the Order of Niveren. The Sundered Crown Saga is a tale of magic, monsters and epic battles.

The fight for freedom continues. The Coalition sets sail to wage war on the Dark Lord Danon and liberate the Kingdom of Delfinnia. Meanwhile, the wizard Luxon Edioz travels to the land of Sarpia, the homeland of Danon's most loyal servants. There he will try to free them from an ancient curse and deliver a powerful blow against the darkness. As the war rages a new foe is revealed, one more terrible than any the Heroes of the Sundered Crown have ever faced before. One that seeks to destroy not just the light, but the darkness too.

'The darkest recesses of the world whisper a name. A name which brings dread and woe. Enemy of man and bane of light is he; the betrayer, the destroyer of hope and life. His servants worship his wickedness as we worship Niveren's glory, for they believe that he will return and make all bow to his will.' - Teachings of the Niveren cult As with all things, the truth is not so clear cut. Nothing begins evil and in Danon's case that is true. This is the story of Niveren and his brother Danon, of how they were made by the gods and how they ended up shaping our world, for both good and ill...

In a realm where shadows and sorcery conspire, the Crimson Blades are a name whispered with dread and awe. When Valyn, a humble merchant of humble origins, witnesses the merciless slaughter of his beloved wife and child by the merciless Knights of Niveren, their crime - the mere act of wielding magic - he vows to exact a brutal vengeance that will send tremors through the Kingdom of Delfinnia. Embarking on a perilous journey for retribution, Valyn finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue woven by the realm's criminal underworld. Along the way, he stumbles upon an ancient and malevolent force that tempts him with the unimaginable power he craves to fulfill his dark desires. In his hands, the legendary Crimson Blade becomes a harbinger of death, transforming him into an indomitable slayer of his enemies. But power comes at a grave cost, and Valyn must confront the ultimate sacrifice - relinquishing his very soul. In this tale of vengeance and redemption, the battle between darkness and light will determine not only Valyn's fate but the destiny of an entire kingdom.

This gripping anthology contains four tales of fate, power, and the thin line between heroism and darkness.   Danon - The darkest recesses of the world whisper a name that brings dread and woe: Danon, the betrayer, the destroyer of hope and life. Worshiped by his servants as darkly as others worship the glory of Niveren, Discover the origins of Niveren and Danon, crafted by gods, and witness their indelible impact on the realm, for both good and ill.   The Nightblade - In the peaceful lands of Mid-lake, a Fell Beast emerges, heralding a time of darkness and the return of the Nightblade. As the creature stirs unrest, Alther, a man of mysterious past, investigates the eerie changes. Meanwhile, Ferran, the Nightblade, encounters a sinister plot threatening the Kingdom of Delfinnia. This tale of adventure, mystery, and magic reveals the pivotal events leading up to the grand Sundered Crown Saga.   The Crimson Blade- When Valyn, a simple merchant, suffers the ruthless killing of his family by the Knights of Niveren, he embarks on a quest for retribution, wielding the legendary Crimson Blade. His path leads him through the criminal underbelly and into the heart of darkness itself. Tempted by ancient, malevolent forces, Valyn must choose between the seductive power of darkness and the light of redemption. This tale of vengeance and morality challenges the very essence of what it means to seek justice in a realm teetering on the brink of chaos.   The Curious Case of Evie Rispin- When little Evie Rispin vanishes from a village on the BlackMoor, a dispatched Nightblade finds the case spiraling into unexpected depths. The investigation exposes a menacing plot with stakes far beyond one child's life. As the mystery unfolds, it becomes clear that the fate of the world hangs in the balance.