Tales of Tir-na-Alathea: Darkness of the Living Forest Series by Meg Cowley

Aedon's captivity is over when darkness descends upon the realm. The elf's only choices become escape or death—a far cry from his past fame and notoriety as a legendary thief. Lost, alone, and desperate to escape the deadly beasts now stalking him, he does not count on meeting Lief, a ranger of the woodland elves...and Aedon's natural worst enemy.Lief prides herself on being one of Lune's finest rangers—now, she is the only one left alive... moreAedon's captivity is over when darkness descends upon the realm. The elf's only choices become escape or death—a far cry from his past fame and notoriety as a legendary thief. Lost, alone, and desperate to escape the deadly beasts now stalking him, he does not count on meeting Lief, a ranger of the woodland elves...and Aedon's natural worst enemy.Lief prides herself on being one of Lune's finest rangers—now, she is the only one left alive. She must alert the Queen at once that the realm's defences have been breached by unimaginably malevolent sorcery. The last thing she needs is to stumble upon an escaped prisoner.Aedon and Lief become unlikely allies. Neither can survive without the other in a deadly race to outrun what hunts them. Lief must learn to trust another again, and Aedon must dust off his once legendary skills if they are to escape—but what else will bloom in the darkness that niether of them can deny?An old enemy rises. Stronger than before. He will consume all in his path, until dominion over the world is his. Multiple fates are bound in an inexorable descent into darkness.This new series from USA Today Bestselling Author Meg Cowley can be enjoyed as a new entry point into the Altarea world, or to dive back into the saga and discover what happened after the events in the Chronicles of Pelenor: Rise of Saradon series.From irresistable enemies-to-lovers and found family to heartrending betrayals and redemption, the complete Darkness of the Living Forest trilogy will keep you turning pages all night to a gloriously bittersweet and satisfying finale and your next bookish hangover. less

The deadly blight spreads. The Order of Valxiron resurfaces. The Dark One of Altarea will rise anew.In the heart of Tir-na-Alathea, Aedon and Lief finally make it to the sanctuary of the Queen’s court. But Queen Solanaceae is not the benevolent ruler Lief hoped for, and she is not willing to forgive or forget Aedon’s transgressions.The hint of dark magic daring to venture into her realm incenses Solanaceae... moreThe deadly blight spreads. The Order of Valxiron resurfaces. The Dark One of Altarea will rise anew.In the heart of Tir-na-Alathea, Aedon and Lief finally make it to the sanctuary of the Queen’s court. But Queen Solanaceae is not the benevolent ruler Lief hoped for, and she is not willing to forgive or forget Aedon’s transgressions.The hint of dark magic daring to venture into her realm incenses Solanaceae. Thrust into peril once more, duty binds Aedon and Lief to the Queen of the woodland realm. They must return to the heart of the darkness in Lune to discover what dangerous truth lies there and to face that peril with fire and song… if it does not devour them first.Deep in Pelenor’s eastern mountains, dragon rider Vasili is a prisoner of an enemy that ought to be long dead; the Order of Valxiron. If he is to stand any chance of freedom… he must serve, but the Order will see him punished for the sins of his forefathers first.Vasili walks a dangerous path of loyalty and treachery under the punishing attentions of Morrigan of House Mallory. He will escape… if he survives her.Once more, several strands of fate weave together unknowingly, as an old enemy rises – but those who stand against him may find out far too late to save themselves. less

The Dark One rises. Altarea will serve - or it will burn.The Order of Valxiron disappeared, but General Elyvia of the Winged Kingsguard is no fool. With their Grandmasters and Oracle living, not to mention holding a priceless relic of immeasurable power, the Order poses the greatest threat in a generation.That is until Valxiron's dark power stirs.The woodland elves of Tir-na-Alathea muster for war... moreThe Dark One rises. Altarea will serve - or it will burn.The Order of Valxiron disappeared, but General Elyvia of the Winged Kingsguard is no fool. With their Grandmasters and Oracle living, not to mention holding a priceless relic of immeasurable power, the Order poses the greatest threat in a generation.That is until Valxiron's dark power stirs.The woodland elves of Tir-na-Alathea muster for war. Aedon and Lief are amongst their number, and desire nothing more than their freedom, yet they remain bound to serve Queen Solanaceae to whatever end. An end that may bring about their own destruction, if the Queen is not careful.With the Order of Valxiron's whereabouts unknown, Oracle-in-training Morrigan becomes Pelenor's greatest bargaining chip - but Vasili is determined that she not be beyond redemption or salvation. Can he protect her from those who will break her to gain the information they need at any cost...and can he protect himself from her?War comes. Perhaps the last war. One that will see the Dark One cast down for eternity...or seated forevermore in dominion over all Altarea.Purge of Flame and Song is a heart-stopping, page-turning, and unmissable series finale perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and Air Awakens. Read it now in eBook, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback. less