The Ruptured Kingdom series traces the journey of Kylen, a street urchin newly awakened to magical abilities, who is rescued by a renegade mage. Hunted and rejected, Kylen struggles to master his abilities and to come to terms with his destiny.
But an ancient evil is emerging, exploiting the folly of mages greedy for power. Only the renegades recognize the magnitude of the peril. Can they save a kingdom intent only on destroying them?
If you enjoy epic fantasy with gripping action and relatable characters in a sweeping coming of age saga, then try the novels of The Ruptured Kingdom now!
Titles are published by Luminant Publications and are available in ebook, print, and audiobook editions. (Note that availability of audiobook editions typically lags ebook and print editions.) The Ruptured Kingdom Series
The Hard Edge of Magic (The Ruptured Kingdom Book 1)
The Renegade: A Prequel to The Hard Edge of Magic (Novelette)*
The Riven Land (The Ruptured Kingdom Book 2)
* The Renegade: A Prequel to The Hard Edge of Magic is a complete story of novelette length. It can be read at any time, although the recommended reading order is before or after The Hard Edge of Magic. It is available in a number of formats:
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Intended audience: Adults The Hard Edge of Magic (The Ruptured Kingdom Book 1)
Hungry and desperate, Kylen knows what it’s like to be an outcast. Plucked from the streets by a tight-lipped stranger, he begins to dream of a better life. But his rescuer turns out to be a renegade mage. In an instant Kylen finds himself transformed from a person of no account to a dangerous fugitive. But much more than his life might be at stake. Dark forces are stirring, and an ancient evil is poised, ready to be unleashed on an unsuspecting kingdom. Comfortable and arrogant, the kingdom's mages are bent on destroying the one person capable of saving them.
On the run with his mentor, Kylen tries to ignore the voices whispering about his destiny. Of what use is a fabled destiny when you’re struggling to survive? Publication History The Hard Edge of Magic eBook (ISBN: 978-1-922636-83-6) is the first novel in The Ruptured Kingdom series. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store, in libraries, and on other online bookstores on February 28, 2024. A print edition (ISBN: 978-1-922636-84-3) is available from Amazon and also from a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition (ISBN: 978-1-922636-85-0) is available from Audible and a wide range of online booksellers worldwide as well as libraries.
The Renegade: A Prequel to The Hard Edge of Magic Is anything worth being hunted and despised?
Dalthinir’s life quickly unravels when he acts on suspicions about a fellow mage. After desperately using magic to escape an attempt on his life, he finds himself on trial for murder.
But more is at stake than his reputation. In their greed for power, reckless mages are willing to risk a release of magic so powerful it will destroy the kingdom. He alone recognizes the peril.
Prohibited from taking action, Dalthinir must decide what he is prepared to lose for the sake of the kingdom. Can he sacrifice everything he cares about to become a scorned and hunted renegade?
Publication History The Renegade: A Prequel to The Hard Edge of Magic eBook is a prequel to the first novel in The Ruptured Kingdom series. It is available at no charge to subscribers to the mailing list of the author. A print edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-87-3) is available from Amazon and also from a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition (ISBN: 978-1-925898-88-0) is available from libraries and a wide range of online audiobook sellers worldwide.
The Riven Land (The Ruptured Kingdom Book 2)
Fleeing certain death, a young woman shrouded in mystery arrives in Periton. Rescued by the renegade mages Kylen and Dalthinir, she sets out with them for the ruined kingdom of Methesia.
Hunted relentlessly by unseen enemies, the fugitives risk everything in crossing the border and heading for the former capital of Ettaran.
Dangers multiply as the doomed city draws closer. The truth about its sinister reputation must soon be exposed.
What they find in Ettaran could destroy them all. Mortals are flickers of candlelight before a power that shatters kingdoms. Publication History The Riven Land eBook (ISBN: 978-1-922636-86-7) is the second novel in The Ruptured Kingdom series. It was published on the Amazon Kindle Store, in libraries, and on other online bookstores on July 9, 2024. A print edition (ISBN: 978-1-922636-87-4) is available from Amazon and also from a wide range of online booksellers worldwide. The audiobook edition (ISBN: 978-1-922636-88-1) is pending.
