Aeterna Chronicles Series

He's the boy next door. She's a princess. But when blood and war reach their doorstep, will they unite or be forever pushed apart?   Young and ambitious Earmon has climbed up the ladder in Levitor city to become the Queen's topmost advisor. He seems to have everything he's dreamt of but for one thing: princess Zenithia's love.   When he witnesses an intruder inside the city and decides to keep it quiet, he unwittingly unleashes a terrifying chain of events. His friend, Turak, has an episode that results in a fracture in Levitor's shield, and the horde of Reavers prowling outside the city advances.   In a world of intrigue, blood, and war, Earmon must battle for survival against savages and beasts.   His hardest trial is yet to come, and he will have to face a choice no one should ever have to make: protect the life of the one he loves the most at the risk of losing his own.   In the end, will he be enough to save her and the city?   Shackles of Guilt is a page-turning young adult sci-fi novel packed with suspense and a touch of romance and fantasy.

Welcome to the Aeterna Chronicles...   Shackles of Guilt He's the boy next door. She's a princess. When blood and war reach their doorstep, will they unite or be forever pushed apart? Young and ambitious Earmon has climbed up the ladder in Levitor city to become the Queen's topmost advisor. He seems to have everything he's dreamt of but for one thing: princess Zenithia's love. When he witnesses an intruder inside the city and keeps it quiet, he unwittingly unleashes a terrifying chain of events. His friend, Turak, has an episode that results in a fracture in Levitor's shield, and the horde of Reavers prowling outside the city advances. In a world of intrigue, blood, and war, Earmon must battle for survival against savages and beasts. His hardest trial is yet to come: protect the life of the one he loves the most at the risk of losing his own. In the end, will he be enough to save her and the city? Shackles of Guilt is a page-turning young adult sci-fi novel packed with suspense and a touch of romance and fantasy.   Strands of Time An invasion threat. A guardian in peril. A seventeen-year-old boy to save them all…even as he questions his origins and sanity. All Kallum wants is a peaceful life in Levitor city with the girl of his dreams. He has life all planned out. But after a simulation test unexpectedly leaves him reeling, normal takes a whole different meaning. He loses his guardian and fears he's turning into his worst nightmare—a Crazy. Worse than all of this? He finds he's the cause of the fracture in the aetherium, a stone of vast energy that powers the dome protecting Levitor. Now the threat of invasion from the savages outside looms. What is this aetherium stone bestowed by the Aeternas, an alien race? To top it all, they are now out to get him. The Shadowers, Levitor's rulers, are more than happy to deliver him on a plate. It's up to Kallum to fix the aetherium and save Levitor city. He will have to choose where he belongs and what is really worth sacrificing for the greater good. Will he have the courage to do what must be done? Strands of Time is the first instalment in the Aeterna Chronicles series. If you love young adult sci-fi, portal fantasy, time travel, and a touch of romance, don't miss Kris Ruhler's debut novel.   Coils of Revenge Hunted by the Shadowers. Tortured by the Aeternas. Ready to take his revenge. Hope, a four-letter word. But how can Kallum hope that his visions don't become a reality? Seeing the deaths of the people he loves shatters him to the core. He takes matters into his own hands and turns away from the mission to fix the aetherium. But Kallum's fight for survival has only just begun…. His powers are changing, and his visions are confusing and unclear. The stakes have never been higher with the gap in the dome. Even worse are the quakes and the Aeternas' arrival into Levitor City. Hunted by this alien race and the Shadowers who will stop at nothing to get their hands on him, Kallum's very existence becomes a life-or-death chase. He has vowed to fix the problem he created. Yet his focus wavers. Doubts torment him. The thirst for revenge drives him forward… A thirst he can't let go of. Will Kallum find the strength to save his loved ones in time? Find out in Coils of Revenge, the second instalment in the Aeterna Chronicles. Kallum's adventures return in the Ember Chronicles coming in summer 2023.

A scientist filled with doubts. A four-year-old facing death. A momentous journey to save her.   For Belor, life in Cerulis City provides a myriad of comforts: endless food, a nice and warm home, and his dream job. He has life all planned out.   But when four-year-old Saya is about to be executed, Belor makes an irreversible decision that upheaves his entire life.   Soon, the pair find themselves on the run, fighting for survival. Saya is no ordinary four-year-old. She is a half-Aeterna, a race of beings banned from Cerulis City.   Will Belor be able to keep Saya alive?   A story about integrity, choices, and struggles, Severed Ties is the second prequel to the Aeterna Chronicles. Follow Belor as he meets the two protagonists, Khara and Essie, before books 3 to 6.

Welcome to the Aeterna Chronicles   Severed Ties – Aeterna Chronicles Prequel 2   A scientist filled with doubts. A four-year-old facing death. A momentous journey to save her.   For Belor, life in Cerulis City provides a myriad of comforts: endless food, a nice and warm home, and his dream job. He has life all planned out. But when four-year-old Saya is about to be executed, Belor makes an irreversible decision that upheaves his entire life. Soon, the pair find themselves on the run, fighting for survival. Saya is no ordinary four-year-old. She is a half-Aeterna, a race of beings banned from Cerulis City.   Will Belor be able to keep Saya alive?   A story about integrity, choices, and struggles, Severed Ties is the second prequel to the Aeterna Chronicles. Follow Belor as he meets the two protagonists, Khara and Essie, before books 3 to 6.   Shattered Souls – Aeterna Chronicles Book 3   An exhausted warrior. A kidnapped scientist. A quest for an elusive cure.   Khara, a teen soldier stationed in the Mythren army, yearns for freedom. Following her conscience, she defies the army's rules and stands in the line of fire. Literally. So when a high-value scientist is taken hostage, Khara seizes the opportunity, joins the rescue team, and leaves the army's Compound. Little does she know about the dangers that lurk in the forests and mountains: beasts, bandits, and a strange stalker who seems to be sabotaging their mission. Worse than all of this? Khara's archenemy is…herself. During bouts of memory loss, another being surfaces from within her—a fierce, ruthless warrior, not to mention deadly. One who doesn't hesitate to hurt the people Khara cares about. Belor, the kidnapped scientist, is the only one with the cure. The race is on to find him before Khara loses complete control and this warrior unleashes chaos.   Will they get to Belor in time?   A story about integrity, identity, loyalty and a flawed heroine, Shattered Souls is the third instalment of the Aeterna Chronicles coming-of-age science fantasy series.   Fractured Bonds – Aeterna Chronicles Book 4   Enter the lion's den. Find the cure. Rescue her guardian. A simple mission, except they've been waiting for her…   Reeling from the battle with the Jinns, Khara splits up with the team. She heads to the walled-off city of Cerulis to find Belor and a cure for her deepest fear—the Other. A being that lies dormant within her. A ruthless fighter who has no qualms about hurting the people she loves. But Cerulis city poses a challenge, and the Sanctum Labs are impregnable. Even worse is the threat of the Mythren army marching toward them. Khara finds herself running for her life.   But where can she run when the Cerulian scientists can control her with the push of a button?   A story about integrity, identity, and a flawed heroine, Fractured Bonds is the fourth instalment of the Aeterna Chronicles coming-of-age science fantasy series.