Epic Fantasy series by Julian E Benoit
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The Halfblood King, Book One
Set against the backdrop of the Sudean kingdom, Aleron, a simple country boy discovers that he is the long-lost heir to the throne, a halfblood with both human and elvish ancestry, destined for greatness.
As Aleron grapples with the weight of his newfound destiny, he must also come to terms with the truth about his grandfather, a legendary elvish sorcerer thought to have perished millennia ago. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, guided by an ancient prophecy suggesting Aleron’s role in shaping the fate of the kingdom.
But Aleron’s challenges are far from over. When his betrothed is abducted by Sudea’s enemies, he must harness his growing magical abilities to rescue her from captivity. Faced with difficult choices and unforeseen consequences, Aleron must confront the true price of power and sacrifice.
“The Halfblood King” is a gripping tale of love, magic, and destiny that will captivate readers until the very end.
Sign of the White Raven, Book Two
In the gripping sequel to “The Halfblood King,” Aleron and his companions find themselves facing new challenges and dangers as they navigate the treacherous landscape of Kolixtla, the capital city of Sudea’s fiercest enemy. Despite rescuing his betrothed, Eilowyn, daughter of the Steward of Sudea, Aleron pays a heavy price: the loss of his magical abilities.
Now stripped of his powers, Aleron and his group must rely on their wit and resourcefulness to make their way back home across half a continent, all while facing the looming threat of the Adversary, the ancient enemy of Aertu, poised to walk free once again.
Meanwhile, the king of Arkus, Zormat, son of the Nameless God, embarks on a journey to recover his father’s weapon of power, Zadehmal, hidden away for over four millennia. As Zormat’s quest unfolds, the fate of Aertu hangs in the balance, with the Sudeans racing against time to prepare for the inevitable confrontation with the Adversary.
As Aleron grapples with the loss of his abilities and the weight of his destiny, new revelations about his ancestry come to light, further complicating the impending conflict. Will Aleron regain his powers in time to face the Nameless God in the battle that lies ahead? And how will his newfound heritage shape the outcome of the struggle for the fate of Aertu?
Delving deeper into the characters’ motivations, relationships, and the epic struggle between light and darkness that defines the world of Aertu, with thrilling action, intricate plot twists, and rich world-building, “Sign of the White Raven” promises to captivate readers from start to finish.
The Chronicles of Aertu is my epic fantasy series that I began working on in 2010. I published the first two volumes in February and December of 2014. I began writing the third volume in 2015 but became sidetracked by other issues, the foremost of which was my desire to rewrite and expand volume one, The Halfblood King.
A military relocation and a couple of home renovations later, I finally published the second edition of The Halfblood King in March 2023, expanded by eight new chapters, followed in June by a revised second edition of volume two, Sign of the White Raven. Volume two did not require the level of revision I thought necessary for the first volume, though I did expand it a bit, adding one more chapter and fleshing out some of the others
I hope that you have fun in the world that I truly enjoyed creating.
Best regards,
Julian
Links to buy on Amazon.com:
United States: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BYKH2CGR
United Kingdom: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BYKH2CGR
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Book 1, The Halfblood King is available on Audible, iTunes and Amazon:
United States: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CJ3TFPW7
United Kingdom: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0CJ4F7L3L
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I am looking forward to the release of the third book! I found you here in search of information. I was happy enough with the first book and would much prefer the release of the third before a revised copy of the first! Just my opinion. 😄.