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The Riven Kingdom

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Succession meets A Song of Ice and Fire in this historical fantasy wherein a dead king’s throne is up for grabs, and a hidden realm makes itself known.


 

When King Venais is killed alongside the Earl Maren, the kingdom of Arafaze is thrown into uncertainty. The Princess Idelina too grief stricken to claim the throne, and soon, hunters for the crown begin circling:

  • Princess Alriad, the dead King’s aunt, seeks endorsement from the Sun Goddess’ high temple.
  • Padran, the Earl’s brother, wants the truth about what happened on the fatal hunting trip.
  • King Tadiri of neighbouring Mervante, whose daughter was set to marry the King, senses an opportunity.

 

As the kingdom descends into chaos, Jadewin, an experienced Moon Priestess, and Alory, a young Sun Priest, discover a terrifying truth. Evil spirits are working to escape the realm they’re trapped in. And a war of succession is exactly what they need to gain entry into the world…

The Riven Kingdom is a high fantasy that illustrates the cruel reality of power within a supernatural world where ordinary folk can trust neither tradition nor belief.

Juliet E. McKenna is the author of 15 epic fantasy novels set in the world of Einarinn,  as well as several novellas and countless short stories ranging from SF to steampunk and alternate history. Her contemporary fantasy Green Man novels, published by indie Wizard’s Tower Press, have sold over 28,000 copies since 2018. She has been a judge for the World Fantasy Awards, the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the James White Award and the Aeon Award, and has, herself, been shortlisted for the British Fantasy Award and the BSFA Award for Best Novel. In 2015 she was awarded the Karl Edward Wagner Award for special achievement by the British Fantasy Society.  She is a regular at science fiction conventions, and is a 3rd Dan Aikido black belt.
Photo credit: Lou Abercrombie Photography