Talnarin Series by D.E. Chapman

Vengeance never tasted so sweet. Malik and Abel were young men who enjoyed the small pleasures of life. Life was easy and routine with no unexpected surprises along the way. They had little care for the world around them, but all that changed when their life went up in flames.Literally.The two brothers managed to escape with their lives but the marks on their soul left them far from unscathed... moreVengeance never tasted so sweet. Malik and Abel were young men who enjoyed the small pleasures of life. Life was easy and routine with no unexpected surprises along the way. They had little care for the world around them, but all that changed when their life went up in flames.Literally.The two brothers managed to escape with their lives but the marks on their soul left them far from unscathed. Hardened and set on revenge, Malik puts his focus on protecting the only family he has left, his brother. While Abel is more than capable of protecting himself, Malik isn’t leaving anything to chance.With the song of revenge drawing Malik in, can he put aside his fury for the sake of his people? Or is the call for blood too strong for him to resist?Warning: The events of this short story take place years before the start of Fractured Past, Book One of a Talnarin Novel Series. This prequel is told from the perspective of Malik, the main protagonist of the series. less

Alanna isn’t sure what she is anymore. She’s gone from being an innocent and curious village girl to … something else entirely. After the experiments that destroyed everything she knew, she’s cursed with a power she can’t control. While on the run from the horrors haunting her past, she quickly realizes her own kind has turned against her. Now, Alanna must seek out the very species that ruined her life; the talnarins... moreAlanna isn’t sure what she is anymore. She’s gone from being an innocent and curious village girl to … something else entirely. After the experiments that destroyed everything she knew, she’s cursed with a power she can’t control. While on the run from the horrors haunting her past, she quickly realizes her own kind has turned against her. Now, Alanna must seek out the very species that ruined her life; the talnarins. These creatures are capable of doing things no human can do, but she’s desperate for their help. As Alanna tries to navigate this new life, it soon becomes clear that her very existence is a threat. Now she needs to prove her innocence or she stands to lose her entire life’s purpose … revenge. In this frightening new world, will Alanna survive long enough to destroy the nightmares from her past? Or will she find herself a step too far behind? **Recommended for 16+ due to profanity, dark themes, and violence. This is not a standalone and ends in a cliffhanger. less

Alanna’s past is finally revealed, though she swore she could never expose the truth. Now that it’s out, she vows to keep her head down and to stay out of trouble. Alanna finds herself back at the talnarin fortress, Craforian, under constant guard. She must bide her time and control her power until she has another chance to rectify the torments of her past. It’s then that Alanna discovers that she can wield more than one affinity... moreAlanna’s past is finally revealed, though she swore she could never expose the truth. Now that it’s out, she vows to keep her head down and to stay out of trouble. Alanna finds herself back at the talnarin fortress, Craforian, under constant guard. She must bide her time and control her power until she has another chance to rectify the torments of her past. It’s then that Alanna discovers that she can wield more than one affinity. Though this revelation should be celebrated, it becomes clear it's an anomaly that sets her even further apart from the rest. Now she’s more determined than ever to keep her distance from the other trainees. Just as Alanna begins to settle into a precarious routine, she gets another chance to fix her mistakes. Will Alanna finally be able to put her past to rest? Or will this trial prove to be to challenging for even her? **Recommended for 16+ due to profanity, dark themes, and violence. This is not a standalone and ends in a cliffhanger. This version has been updated and re-edited. less

Follow Alanna in this third installment of A Talnarin Novel as she continues her hunt for the rogues. Alanna may have survived her encounter with her past, but it left a mark on her soul, one she doesn’t think will ever get clean. While her relationship with the talnarins at Craforian has improved, Alanna knows that secrets are still being kept. Unbeknownst to them all, Alanna’s already discovered a couple using a few tricks of her own... moreFollow Alanna in this third installment of A Talnarin Novel as she continues her hunt for the rogues. Alanna may have survived her encounter with her past, but it left a mark on her soul, one she doesn’t think will ever get clean. While her relationship with the talnarins at Craforian has improved, Alanna knows that secrets are still being kept. Unbeknownst to them all, Alanna’s already discovered a couple using a few tricks of her own. And to complicate matters, Alanna is beginning to feel things for Malik; emotions she doesn’t understand. When Malik brings her through a secret underground maze, Alanna realizes that there is more to Craforian than meets the eye. Only a select few know of the tunnels twisting beneath Craforian and why they're there. Now she’s one of them, and for good reason. And just when Alanna settles back into a routine, a nefarious plot unravels as an assassin makes himself known. Can she save the people she loves in time? Or is she once again three steps behind? **Recommended for 18+ due to profanity, dark themes, sexual tones, and violence. This is not a standalone and ends in a cliffhanger. less

Alanna once lost everything – her family, her home, and her humanity. The journey has been far from easy, but she refused to give up. And now that she's gained new friends and family, she's not ready to lose them all for a second time. As the battle with the rogues comes to a head, Alanna is ready to show them all what she’s made of. She’s trained hard for this moment and wants nothing more than to finally put a stop to all this ceaseless violence for good. The only question is.. moreAlanna once lost everything – her family, her home, and her humanity. The journey has been far from easy, but she refused to give up. And now that she's gained new friends and family, she's not ready to lose them all for a second time. As the battle with the rogues comes to a head, Alanna is ready to show them all what she’s made of. She’s trained hard for this moment and wants nothing more than to finally put a stop to all this ceaseless violence for good. The only question is... can they win this battle without losing their lives? **Warning: this series contains profanity, dark themes, sexual tones, and violence. Slow burn romance, kicka** heroine, and enemies to lovers tropes. This is the final book in the series. less