Kingdom of Durundal Series by S.E. Turner

If you like Outlander and Game of Thrones, then you will love the Kingdom of Durundal. Set in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland - this eight part series follows the feuds between the clans and the courts, and the brutal lengths that people will go to for power. With a sprinkling of romance and a touch of mystery, prepare yourself for an epic adventure... moreIf you like Outlander and Game of Thrones, then you will love the Kingdom of Durundal. Set in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland - this eight part series follows the feuds between the clans and the courts, and the brutal lengths that people will go to for power. With a sprinkling of romance and a touch of mystery, prepare yourself for an epic adventure.This first novel of an epic fantasy series introduces readers to the magnificent Kingdom of Durundal - a land rich in history, sorcery, and secrets.Ajeya has been fighting all her life, but now she faces something quite different - the chance to discover a secret hidden from her since birth - a secret that will change her life forever and the destiny of the kingdom. Though revenge is never easy—or quick. Because first, she must confront her enemy; a quest fraught with danger, a battle she may not win. But Ajeya has faced death many times before. Survival is second nature to her. And survive she must if she is to protect those she loves and see that justice is served.'On my blood I will triumph over my enemies, for I will have fire in my eyes when I see them not tears. I am fearless. Let the bloody battle begin.'If you love mesmerising worlds and magical universes, then you will love A Hare in the Wilderness; an intoxicating tale of secrets and lies, love and loss, and the invincible strength of a woman.Excerpt:The horizon was grey on this morning, and overhead an obscured sun peeked out timidly through low scuttling clouds and tried desperately to brighten an otherwise forlorn day. The wind blew cold and Ajeya could hear the gushing rush of water and the creak of the mill's great wooden waterwheel. There was a smell of rain in the dawn air, but no drops were falling yet. Smoke was rising from the chimneys, indicating another chilly November. Children's shrill voices could be heard coming from the homes, and as a wagon disappeared out of view, there came the roar of horses hooves followed by a loud thud. An army of soldiers had thundered into the village, overturned the wagon and set fire to it. There were cries and jeers as they upturned more. Then came further devastation as flaming arrows shivered through the morning mists, trailing pale ribbons of fire, and splintered into the wooden huts. A few smashed through shuttered windows, followed by thin tendrils of smoke rising between the broken shutters. Ajeya ran forward, and without a second thought, shouldered her bow and snatched her quiver of arrows leaning against the door. Suddenly a clap of thunder tore across the sky with such a force the vibration splintered the earth; the clouds opened and a wall of rain swept in battering down the last few remaining flames. Lightning struck in such ferocity that it lit up the true horror, and through the mists of rampage and the stench of fear, a tall, stately man appeared on a charger, and brought hell with him.**************************************************Magical ★★★★★With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of The Rings and Harry Potter - but also unlike anything but themselves - this book is perfect for those new to this world of enchanting magic: for to know The Kingdom of Durundal is to love it.Pivotal ★★★★★This first book in the series introduces a cast of characters that are pivotal in all eight books. Perfect for fans of Outlander and Game of Thrones, this promises to be an immersive experience. less

In the Kingdom of Durundal; hearts will be broken, loved ones lost and thrones burned - and only one thing is certain - there will be blood.Lyall has lived and breathed nightmares since he was fourteen years old. He believed he knew every horror, and was beyond surprise. He was wrong ...When General Domitrius Corbulo launches a brutal attack on Castle Dru in Durundal, he slaughters everyone inside. Everyone that is ... except one... moreIn the Kingdom of Durundal; hearts will be broken, loved ones lost and thrones burned - and only one thing is certain - there will be blood.Lyall has lived and breathed nightmares since he was fourteen years old. He believed he knew every horror, and was beyond surprise. He was wrong ...When General Domitrius Corbulo launches a brutal attack on Castle Dru in Durundal, he slaughters everyone inside. Everyone that is ... except one.Though two years after surviving the attack and finding salvation in a clan, Lyall is one of many captives captured and taken to Ataxata to fight in the Killing Games. However, the man who is training him to be a gladiator, is the same man who butchered and killed his parents. Fuelled with anger and hatred, there is only one person who can help escape and finally get retribution.Yet as danger lurks at every turn, and guards prowl every corner, the situation seems hopeless.Or is it?Sometimes only the direst need can teach us our depths, and Lyall has yet to discover what he is truly capable of.'An intoxicating tale of monsters, heroes, and survival... as pure as a whisper, as delicate as a thought, as dangerous as a wolf in the dark.'Deliciously epic, this second book in the series introduces a cast of characters that play a pivotal role in all five books. Perfect for fans of Outlander and Game of Thrones.Excerpt:The weather seemed to change within minutes of them standing there. A rough wind brought clouds the colour of granite with sheets of driving rain, while the pallor of the November sky closed in upon the mountains cloaking them in mist and obscuring the moon. And for all the tightly secure windows, there must have been a small crack in one of the panes, because every now and again little tears of rain ran down the inside and collected in pools on the edge of the sill. Somewhere in the distance a wolf howled, Atemisia shivered, the king moistened his dry mouth. The lone wolf was mourning, and it hung like a shroud over the weeping castle.Magical: ★★★★★With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings - but also unlike anything but themselves - this book is perfect for those new to The Kingdom of Durundal series, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: for to know The Kingdom of Durundal is to love it. less

★★★★★ IHIBRP for Excellence in Writing ★★★★★It is not a peaceful time in the kingdom.Tensions run high when Namir accepts a peace treaty proposal and ventures to Ataxata to sign the agreement. Though when he doesn't return - suspicions are heightened and his people fear the worst. Now the clans will risk everything in a race against time to find the chieftain and save the future of his kingdom. And only one thing is certain - there will be blood... more★★★★★ IHIBRP for Excellence in Writing ★★★★★It is not a peaceful time in the kingdom.Tensions run high when Namir accepts a peace treaty proposal and ventures to Ataxata to sign the agreement. Though when he doesn't return - suspicions are heightened and his people fear the worst. Now the clans will risk everything in a race against time to find the chieftain and save the future of his kingdom. And only one thing is certain - there will be blood.'It's not until you're broken that you discover what's worth fighting for.' Excerpt:'On the other side of the world, some ten thousand miles away, a lone man sat in a small tavern, at a candlelit table, surrounded by darkness and drunken strangers. Golden streaks of tangled limp hair reached his shoulders while a heavy woollen cloak hung almost to the ground - covering a torn grey shirt and tired worn breeches. A paralytic lout on the street had lost his shoes to him, plus a handful of loose change. Under the growth of a few days stubble a handsome face was etched, though some would argue it didn't exist at all. The saturated straw didn't bother him either as he supped on his ale, and he barely noticed the pungent aroma of body odour and stale beer. Outside, was a maze of twisting alleyways and hidden corners - best to keep away from those places, people would tell him - but he wasn't scared of those places, nothing scared him anymore.'Magical:★★★★★With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings - but also unlike anything but themselves - this book is perfect for those new to The Kingdom of Durundal series, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: for to know The Kingdom of Durundal is to love it. less

Saskia remembers when the soil of Durundal hummed with peace, but everything changed the night her home was attacked.Captured and taken to Hezekiah Hall, she is incarcerated in a remote tower while her people are shackled and branded as slaves. Though help from an unlikely source promises to groom her into a deadly assassin ... with one condition. But she'll do anything to win freedom for her people ... no matter the consequences.'On my blood, I will triumph over my enemies .. moreSaskia remembers when the soil of Durundal hummed with peace, but everything changed the night her home was attacked.Captured and taken to Hezekiah Hall, she is incarcerated in a remote tower while her people are shackled and branded as slaves. Though help from an unlikely source promises to groom her into a deadly assassin ... with one condition. But she'll do anything to win freedom for her people ... no matter the consequences.'On my blood, I will triumph over my enemies ... let the bloody battle begin.'Excerpt:'You might be my nemesis now, but I do not fear you. You think you have the power to destroy me, to keep me here, to imprison me - but you are wrong. I am the power - and one day I will destroy you. On that day I will see you as a blade of grass on the ground, and cast aside your illusion of grandeur. Your face of stone will be like a veil of silk to me, a soft cushion of feathers, a bed of straw. I will escape your clutches and take flight like the owl. I will camouflage myself like the moth and I will look back at you with my huge vacuoles and watch you crumble into the pits of the earth - and then I will be gone from here forever.'Magical: ★★★★★With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings - but also unlike anything but themselves - this book is perfect for those new to The Kingdom of Durundal series, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: for to know The Kingdom of Durundal is to love it. less