The magnificent Kingdom of Durundal ~
An award-winning epic 12-part fantasy adventure drama series with all the familiar tropes of medieval fantasy, yet original in its own right. Perfect for fans of ‘Wheel of Time’ Lord of the Rings’ ‘The Witcher.’
Series Information:
The Kingdom of Durundal is a neo-medieval, epic fantasy adventure, though I am inclined to use the genres of speculative fiction and magical realism to cover the length and breadth of the story. This means there are many themes throughout the series, all of which are a metaphorical insight to our everyday lives, so the reader will identify and empathise with the characters.
The story begins with a prequel ~ The Prophecy ~ which goes back to the dawn of time, when dragons, dwarves and elves ruled the kingdoms and the Dark Lord vowed to plunge the kingdoms into eternal darkness and rule with fear. Book 1 is ‘A Hare in the Wilderness’ where the child of prophecy has been chosen by the Fates. Her task is to prove she is worthy of leading her people out of the darkness and into the light. The next 10 books follow the journey of those who cross her path – directly and indirectly.
The animals in the first five books are totems; symbols of courage and strength. They are guides and talismans – an indication that we all have to believe in something to give us a purpose.
Books 6, 7, 8 introduce the Sorceress of the Sapphire and how the prophecy is finally fulfilled.
Books 9, 10, 11 expose the back story behind several of the key characters. Who they really are and what changed them; for the greater good . . . or for the worse.
Inspiration comes from my interest in the past; in ancient civilisations and dynasties; the kings, emperors, dictators, leaders and religious ambassadors. That’s why I wrote the Kingdom of Durundal – an epic 12-part-saga, steeped in layers of blood-feuds, warring deities, and at the centre of it all – the common people fighting their own battles in oder to survive.
Books in the series are:
1) A Hare in the Wilderness
2) A Wolf in the Dark
3) A Leopard in the Mist
4) A Stag in the Shadows
5) A Moth in the Flames
6, 7, 8) Sorceress of the Sapphire parts 1,2,3
9) Severn
10) Sable
11) Sagitta
12/Prequel) The Prophecy
I had a specific reason for writing 12 books, as the number 12 carries religious and universal data in addition to mythological and magical symbolism. It represents perfection, completeness and holds a significant value in astrology. Notably, all my dragons in Sagitta ( Book 11) are named after the constellations.
When people read these books, I hope they enter a world that they will never want to leave behind – a story that, when retold, reveals even more than the first time around.
