The Third Kingdom

Short Tales of the Third Kingdom Volume I   The Tales Stories as diverse as the people, creatures, and places of the 3rd Kingdom itself. A common woodland Fairy’s journey of discovery, an ancient rite of passage forgotten to all but a few. A treacherous journey to the remote sea canyon to witness the dance of the mermaids, to join in the festivities of life itself. An epistolary tale of Flueric, the first and some say most powerful wizard of any age. How did wizards come to be? Who was Flueric before his powers? What led him to a life of solitude, despair, and some say evil? His life was not a simple one, nor was it pleasant, even before the magic. What story does a simple dumpling girl have to share? She makes her meager living selling dumplings from her tiny apartment. Now she finds herself entangled in a magical conspiracy of deceit and thievery. Does she remain hidden in the shadows, or does she step out to save a friend and right a wrong? Her decision could cost her everythi...

A 3rd Kingdom Novel Now Available eBook or Audio Format Paperback and Hardcover - coming very soon. Airien, wife of King Felix II, mother of King Felix III, never dreamed of ruling the kingdom. She was quite content to be the queen, mother, and confidant to the king. Fate, it would seem, had other plans. When the king is assassinated, Airien finds herself forced into a role she never wanted. Now, to protect the infant prince, her own life, and the future of the kingdom, Airien must take her place on the throne.  The times are troubled and filled with uncertainty, treachery, and famine. Airien is a strong, intelligent, and vibrant woman, but her enemies are many, clever, and ruthless. Airien must deal with betrayal from within, solve the mystery of the king’s death, and protect the kingdom from an invasion of eastern raiders. As the situation worsens, Airien finds herself leading her army into battle, dealing with a person of questionable intentions, and a witch who may or may n...

 Execution Games Who deserves mercy, and who death? Four convicted killers, all sentenced to death, await their fate in the horrific confines of the northern dungeons. Life is brutal and hope all but extinguished when they are summoned before the governor. Expecting their sentences to be carried out, they instead find the governor struggling with a moral dilemma. Who has the right to take the life of another? The governor, under intense pressure from the magistrates and his own daughter, decides on a most unconventional solution. He will allow fate to decide who lives, and who dies. The Northern territory's annual festival is underway, and this year it coincides with the Festival of the Arrow, the archery championship of the entire kingdom.  The convicted men, if they choose, will ride in a wagon used as the target for the long range archery competition. If they survive the two day ordeal, they will earn their freedom. They each reflect on how they got here, what awaits them s...

  The Artifacts of Condir is now available. You can get your copy today in eBook , Paperback , or Hardcover  formats. Don't miss this action-packed fantasy adventure. A mix of epic fantasy, humor, romance, and self-discovery. This 3rd Kingdom novel has it all. Memorable characters, a charismatic villain and all are placed in unique locations and situations. If you are a member of KDP Select, you can read "The Artifacts of Condir" and all other 3rd Kingdom novels for free. If you do read "The Artifacts of Condir" please consider leaving a review and/or rating. These are very helpful and very much appreciated.  The second of three 3rd Kingdom novels to be released in the first quarter of 2024 will be coming in late February. "The Execution Games" is very different from other 3rd Kingdom novels but is based in the same world and includes some minor characters from other 3rd Kingdom stories.  Hope you get your copy today, and enjoy.