The Kingdom War Series

She's been dead a thousand years. Now she wants her throne back . . .   A humble healer, enraged by the slaughter of her parents, rose to seize power over a kingdom, leading them into a war of vengeance. Only through the sacrifice of magic's guardian was the invasion foiled and Irina banished. Now, an ancient cult seeks to return Irina to the land of the living. When Guardsman Keelan Rae is tasked with solving a string of mysterious kidnappings, he stumbles into the cult's path. Now, he may be all that stands between the world and Irina's wrath. Heir of Magic is the exciting first volume in the Kingdom War series by bestselling author JD Ruffin, a tale of magic, adventure, epic struggles for power, and dramatic battles between the forces of light and darkness. You'll love this series because everyone yearns for a little magic in a time of darkness.   What do readers say about the Kingdom War series?   ★★★★★ "There's everything in this book, from forbidden love to betrayal and murder and mystery . . ."   ★★★★★ ". . . had me hooked from the start."   ★★★★★ "What a great story! The characters snuck into my heart . . . found myself wondering what would happen next . . ."   ★★★★★ "Can't put it down! The story moves swiftly . . . Every main character is likable, even lovable . . ."   ★★★★★ ". . . a treat for anyone who loves fantasy, with a cliffhanger ending . . ."   ★★★★★"If you love fantasy, this book is for you."

She's been dead a thousand years. Now she wants her throne back.   Ancient, evil Queen Irina continues her plot to return to the living world — and to conquer it. With her army on the border poised for invasion, Guardsman Keelan Rea and his team continue their desperate chase to save his beloved Healer. While his brother, Declan, travels to an ancient island seeking aid for their country's sorely outnumbered military. When he meets the mysterious Keeper of Magic, he is forced to face his greatest fears. Betrayed, Jess hurtles toward uncertain fate. Her King-father calls his banners and rallies the nation to find her, but will it be enough? Ungifted is an action-packed adventure, the second book in the bestselling Kingdom War series by J.D. Ruffin.   If you like fantasy, intrigue, and satirical humor, you'll love this series.   What do readers say about the Kingdom War series? ★★★★★ "There's everything in this book, from forbidden love to betrayal and murder and mystery . . ." ★★★★★ ". . . had me hooked from the start." ★★★★★ "What a great story! The characters snuck into my heart . . . found myself wondering what would happen next . . ." ★★★★★ "Can't put it down! The story moves swiftly . . . Every main character is likable, even lovable . . . a treat for anyone who loves fantasy." ★★★★★ "If you love fantasy, this book is for you."

She's been dead a thousand years. Now she wants her throne back.   With the King and Prince dead, Jess is crowned Queen, but is forced to flee for her life with unexpected allies. Irina launches her invasion and sends more than sixty-thousand troops across the border with orders to kill all who oppose her and destroy everything in their path. Declan and Orla return from the mystical isle of Rea Utu to discover death and destruction in Irina's wake. They race against hope to reach Saltstone and fight for their freedom. Will Irina's wrath overpower Declan's new-found power? Can Melucia survive? Can Declan stand against Irina's power? Shadow of War is the third installment in the action-packed Kingdom War series.    If you like fantasy, intrigue, & snarky humor, you'll love this series.

She's been dead a thousand years. Now she wants her throne back . . .   Chancellor Thorn fled before the battle for the capital began and now seeks to place himself on the Kingdom's seat of power. He uses Irina's ancient cult to form a new religion whose Priests are determined to displace the Crown. Enraged by her defeat at Saltstone, Irina vows to destroy what Mages hold most dear, magic itself. Can Jess defend the throne and uproot the evil spreading throughout the Kingdom? Will the world of fantastic powers once again fall into the hands of a malevolent few? Find out in this exciting conclusion to the Kingdom War Series! Here's what readers are saying about the Kingdom War: ★★★★★ "If you love fantasy, this series is for you." ★★★★★ "There's everything in this series, from forbidden love to betrayal and murder and mystery . . ." ★★★★★ "Fans of Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan will love the Kingdom War!" ★★★★★ "What a great story! The characters snuck into my heart . . . found myself wondering what would happen next . . ."

She's been dead a thousand years. Now she wants her throne back . . . Brothers Keelan and Declan Rae were once inseparable, a toddler and his protective brother adrift when their parents were lost.  Nearly two decades later, one is a gifted investigator, while the other retreated into the mountains, his long-held bitterness over magic's rejection gnawing at his soul.  A continent stands between them. Little does anyone know, this unlikely pair is all that stands between those they love and a world consumed by the cycle of vengeance. With the world distracted by small men's anger and burgeeoning war, no one sees an ancient hand moving pieces across the board, as a long-forgotten evil strains against her weakening chains. Now is the time for heroes or darkness. There can be nothing in between.   What do readers say about the Kingdom War series? ★★★★★ "There's everything in this book, from forbidden love to betrayal and murder and mystery . . ." ★★★★★ ". . . had me hooked from the start." ★★★★★ "What a great story! The characters snuck into my heart . . . found myself wondering what would happen next . . ." ★★★★★ "Can't put it down! The story moves swiftly . . . Every main character is likable, even lovable . . ." ★★★★★ ". . . a treat for anyone who loves fantasy, with a cliffhanger ending . . ." ★★★★★ "If you love fantasy, this book is for you."