The Light of Darkness Series by Catrin Russell

Darkness creeps across the Midlands. Only the Priesthood can stand against its terrifying presence.Trained in the arts of the Light, the priests tread a bloodied path through the scores of demons, seeking to rid the world of their unholy presence. The fight against demonkind grows increasingly perilous, threatening the Priesthood’s very survival.Priestess Anaya stands resolute in her conviction... moreDarkness creeps across the Midlands. Only the Priesthood can stand against its terrifying presence.Trained in the arts of the Light, the priests tread a bloodied path through the scores of demons, seeking to rid the world of their unholy presence. The fight against demonkind grows increasingly perilous, threatening the Priesthood’s very survival.Priestess Anaya stands resolute in her conviction. Despite the dangers she must endure, her faith in the Goddess and Her divine supremacy remains steadfast. She intends to follow the commands of her High Priest, no matter how gruesome.Then comes a day when all her beliefs are challenged.A fateful meeting with the elusive demon, Samael, opens the doors to doubt. Anaya begins to question the very foundation of the Priesthood and the preachings of the Goddess.Could they be wrong about demonkind? Is her purpose in life truly for naught?The Light of Darkness series is intended for a mature audience, containing sensitive subjects including violence, torture, consequences of sexual abuse, emotional scars, mature language, and steamy scenes.The Light of Darkness is perfect for readers who enjoy visceral, gripping epic fantasy tales with dark undertones. less

The stench of death in the interrogation cave no longer disturbs the High Priest. Nor do the horrific screams of the demons within.He drives his priests with fanatic fervour. They gather more prisoners for his demonic experiments and slaughter any demon that gets in their path. Not even young demon children can escape his righteous wrath.As her beloved Temple village transforms into an army training camp, Anaya finds herself increasingly torn... moreThe stench of death in the interrogation cave no longer disturbs the High Priest. Nor do the horrific screams of the demons within.He drives his priests with fanatic fervour. They gather more prisoners for his demonic experiments and slaughter any demon that gets in their path. Not even young demon children can escape his righteous wrath.As her beloved Temple village transforms into an army training camp, Anaya finds herself increasingly torn. Especially since her past encounter with the elusive demon Samael has brought unexpected consequences.She seeks a course to deliverance, to cleanse her blood-stained soul.Back among his brethren, Protector Prime Samael, fights his own battles. Breaking the rules and acting on instinct has cost him dearly. A primordial bond now sings in his veins, and he fights against its unyielding call.Torn in between resentment, desire and need, he must pave his own path, in pain, suffering and sorrow.Past horrors return to haunt the present. Ancient prophecies are brought to life. In the centre of it all, two paths forged, one of darkness, another of light.Where will the Goddess lead them?The Light of Darkness is ideal for readers who enjoy High and Epic Fantasy with dark undertones and a touch of romance. less

Despite miraculously avoiding an eternity of darkness, Samael teeters on the brink. The High Priest might be gone, but his taint still claws at the demon’s mind.The Prime is struggling to resist the feral, unable to keep the state contained while the priestess desperately searches for a way to aid him. But the taint is seemingly impossible to cleanse, and Anaya’s efforts only lead to more unanswered questions.She begins to doubt her prophesied fate... moreDespite miraculously avoiding an eternity of darkness, Samael teeters on the brink. The High Priest might be gone, but his taint still claws at the demon’s mind.The Prime is struggling to resist the feral, unable to keep the state contained while the priestess desperately searches for a way to aid him. But the taint is seemingly impossible to cleanse, and Anaya’s efforts only lead to more unanswered questions.She begins to doubt her prophesied fate.Anguish engulfs the couple as they face their most merciless challenge yet. Unrest abounds within the Panther tribe, and foreboding rumours surface, threatening to bring the House of Fahd to its knees.The callous grip of peril is not limited to demons, for, in the wake of a madman’s quest for vengeance, the champions of Light are left adrift. The Priesthood is shattered, the Temple village is left in ruins, and the priests find themselves in a world overrun by demons. Survivors attempt to gather in resistance, but they do not know where to turn.Until they receive the most unlikely summons.The Light of Darkness delivers an epic fantasy tale dripping with dark undertones and a touch of romance. less

Evil lurks in the shadows. More demon villages are left decimated, and the Panther tribe is torn apart.In her new role as Matriarch, Anaya fights to keep the Panther demons united, yet trust seems impossible to gain. Especially as rumours surface about the death powder being a Priesthood tactic. Neither Samael’s strength nor the power of the House of Fahd seem to be enough to stem the Primes’ discontent... moreEvil lurks in the shadows. More demon villages are left decimated, and the Panther tribe is torn apart.In her new role as Matriarch, Anaya fights to keep the Panther demons united, yet trust seems impossible to gain. Especially as rumours surface about the death powder being a Priesthood tactic. Neither Samael’s strength nor the power of the House of Fahd seem to be enough to stem the Primes’ discontent.Anaya must rally the priests, hunt down those responsible for the rising death toll of demons, and clear the Priesthood’s name.Samael, in turn, must prove his worth to earn the respect lost when taking a priestess for his Consort. Not an easy task, when enemies seek to destroy the unworthy Matriarch and his illegitimate child.Anaya prays for strength, and that the Goddess – or whatever She may be – would aid them in their peril. And yet, no reprieve is granted, for either demon tribes or Priesthood.Will the Panther tribe stand strong under the House of Fahd? And will the Priesthood restore their tarnished name?With yet another enemy lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect time to strike, the future could not be more bleak for priests and panthers alike.Now more than ever, Light and Darkness must unite and stand firm against the terrifying dangers encroaching on all sides.Will this be their final hour? Or will they prevail?The Light of Darkness series is intended for a mature audience, containing sensitive subjects including violence, torture, consequences of sexual abuse, emotional scars, mature language, and steamy scenes.The Light of Darkness is perfect for readers who enjoy visceral, gripping High and Epic fantasy tales with dark undertones and romance. less

A king betrayed. A deadly powder in the hands of a merciless enemy. A ruthless mercenary Queen with an agenda of her own and an army ready to march upon the Midlands.Alongside the Priesthood, demons are a formidable force. Still, not everyone wants to be affiliated with the terrifying creatures of Darkness. The allied tribes might be the final affront, sparking a war in the Midlands. Yet, demon tribes do not even offer mercy to each other... moreA king betrayed. A deadly powder in the hands of a merciless enemy. A ruthless mercenary Queen with an agenda of her own and an army ready to march upon the Midlands.Alongside the Priesthood, demons are a formidable force. Still, not everyone wants to be affiliated with the terrifying creatures of Darkness. The allied tribes might be the final affront, sparking a war in the Midlands. Yet, demon tribes do not even offer mercy to each other.The Obsidian Trials provide a unique opportunity for Anaya to earn the support of the Panther Tribe, but not all demons are willing to align their fate with a human priestess... unless she can prove she’s worthy of their trust.The stakes are higher than ever. Anaya and Samael must stand strong, bring the Trials to a successful end, and prove themselves to the Demonic Council. All the while, they cling to a frail hope that their efforts have not been in vain.With time fading and treachery lurking at every corner, prophecies unravel, and the lines between enemy and ally blur as never before. Priesthood, demons, and humans alike must trust one another or they will fail. Centuries of prejudice and strife are not so easy to set aside.In a time when the Light needs the Darkness like never before, can humans and demons bridge the divide between them?The sixth and final book of the Light of Darkness series.The Light of Darkness series is intended for a mature audience, containing sensitive subjects including violence, torture, consequences of sexual abuse, emotional scars, mature language, and steamy scenes.The Light of Darkness delivers an epic fantasy tale dripping with dark undertones and romance. less