Books with author Lawrence Keefe

FalconisBook One: Forging a HeroWould the fates truly grant you a chance for revenge...Even if they knew you weren’t ready? Plagued by wanderlust and dreams of distant borders, Darion finally earns his chance to venture outside of his small hamlet, when Master Smith Terin decides that the apprentice should accompany him to the annual craftsman festival. The following days bring more than simple armour sales to the pair, when Terin learns that a long time friend has been captured by the very people responsible for the death of Darion’s father. Unknown to the old smithy and the knights he accompanies, Darion and his new found friends decide to follow them, intent to aid with the mission. Darion quickly learns that his daily training in duelling fence posts may not be enough to see him through the days ahead. Will the lessons that his father hid in mundane tasks be enough for the would-be warrior? Come travel with Darion across Falconia, as the apprentice not only finds his true self, but also learns the answers of his past while he forges a new path to quench his lust for adventure!

VelanciaBook One: The Shield MaidensUnwilling to conform, Velancia risks everything she loves to live or die by the sword. Forced to conceal her love for the blade, Velancia’s resentment towards her homeland’s outdated traditions begins to threaten her very freedom. As she comes of age, her continual troubles with the law are no longer overlooked. Accepting the fact that her next offence may see her jailed for life, she is forced to flee to more accepting lands. Upon reaching Paradine, a kingdom that doesn't sort blades between men and women, Vela is quick to find herself caught up in a plot that gains the attention of the Shield Maidens, an all female company of mercenaries. Now living the life she has always dreamed of, Vela is quick to risk her place at the household by suggesting they let her plan an attack to banish an ancient cult that has been plaguing the kingdom. Will her confidence and training be enough? Or will she be forced to watch her world crumble when she reaches too far?

VelanciaBook Three: Ruins of SuchoHow far would you go to be reunited with those you hold dear? Can the soul be used for currency?More importantly, can it be bought back? After an exhausting search for Mara, Velancia is about to give up, until meeting a man who promises to know her whereabouts. In exchange for the information, Vela is blackmailled into marching with the immoral band of robbers that the man leads. Velancia quickly realizes that the price for being reunited with Mara will be a toll of the soul. Forced to not only witness the cruel acts of her travelling companions, it takes little time before Vela’s own hands are stained with blood, and has her placing her faith in bottles of ale to see her through the days ahead. With her wits dulled, Vela finds herself fighting numerous battles, not just the fights on the road, but a war on her conscience. Can Velancia break free from herself and see things for what they truly are before it’s too late?

It is said that so longas the star Alovalianevansrae burns, there will not be another War of theRaces. But now, the star grows dimmer, and demonic activity is on the rise. Shri and Collie journeyto the haunted Keldrin's Meadow, where they learn a disturbing reason for theemboldened demons. Amidst all this, Shri is determined to free his dear companion, Azzahn. But to do so, he will have to turn to the one person who canmake him bow.Ellina and a small bandof elven soldiers travel deep into the heart of Mithorin to find the Catharin,the old elves. But upon doing so, Ellina's mission becomes bigger than simplypersuading the Catharin to join them. Thraein, a Catharin warrior, enlistsEllina's help in freeing Catharin enslaved by dwensvor, evil dwarves whocommune with demons. Thraein's beloved Vahnor, a scarred and blind Catharin,knows better than anyone what the dwensvor do to their slaves. Ellina agrees toaid in rescuing the slaves, a mission that will test all her limits. Gildas and the otherGinjo can no longer deny the inevitability of another War of the Races. Asdemons threaten Elyshaeza, Gildas knows he has to do whatever it takes to saveCelestia and Elyshaeza. But as things spin farther out of his control, hedoesn't realize the cost until it is too late. Artemis journeys withIshon-Zhrin and Taliyen, but soon finds itself in a dangerous situation, onethat will push it to discover where its abilities lie. And it isn't the onlyone of its companions with secrets. After helping to dissemble the cultists, Neil and his threeelven friends have earned a small reprieve. But it doesn't last, and they aresoon in a battle for the city of Notton, and their very lives.Falling Star is the sequel to Rising Star.

VelanciaBook Two: Sands of BloodThe sands of the arena are welcomed. There's no confusion, no wonders of intent, just two mortals with a clear understanding. It has been a year since Vela has joined the Shield Maidens, but little has changed. She has yet to break free from the rank of Shield Sister, and the monotonous tasks of simple guard duty and local escorts within the city are growing old. But things are about to change when Mara receives a mission that will see them sent to the deserts of Yezmir. With advancement to a full Shield Maiden hanging upon the success of the mission, it’s failure will also come with consequences. What was assumed to be a simple task, begins to unravel into a complicated situation that threatens not only the girls place back at the manor, but their very lives. How far will they go to honor their household? How much will they risk to see themselves advance? Come travel to Yezmir, where the three girls are tested not only in spirit, but on the bloodiest sands of all Kaldaris!

It has been two thousand years since Asmod, the Lord of the Hells, was sealed away. The humans, elves, and celestials can barely remember the terrible war he waged. Now, however, the demons are once again consolidating power, and only a select group can stop them.Neil is a demon determined to prove his worth to humanity. Shara is a headstrong elf with a grudge against demonkind. The two are forced to team up to solve a series of mysterious murders plaguing an elven city.Gildas is a celestial diplomat and member of an ancient order. Ellina is an aspiring elven healer. The two grow close, but Gildas’s position keeps him from loving any other.Artemis is a member of a sexless race of warriors. During a journey of self-discovery, the young celestial sees the intertwined threads of the entire multiverse.Collie is a young human who longs to travel beyond her village. Shri is an arrogant celestial who balks at the rules of his people and plans on using Collie to solve a mystery of his own.In this young-adult adventure, these characters will have their new bonds—and even their souls—tested by catastrophic events and demonic temptations.

Coming of age was a much anticipated time for Rass DeFeetle. Though he was in charge of his siblings, he left them to pursue his own interests and, from a distance, he was witness to the violent destruction of the family’s home.The devastating guilt he felt prompted his perilous wanderings which lead him to the discovery of his golden needle. With a newfound sense of self-worth and confidence, his further travels bring him to his smart and beautiful she-beetle friend, Jewell.After an encounter with a large and intimidating June bug, they learn that Rass is not the only one with a heartbreaking past. Plans develop that will require the employment of a legion of characters to overcome the often times dire consequences of being a bug in a man’s world.