Books with author S. E. Turner

I can’t believe my life right now. I’ve lost everything. And now I’m living in a graveyard and things are just getting weirder. Something’s happening deep within me and I feel stronger somehow. Oh, and did I mention I can see ghosts? I don’t know what’s coming–I just know that it is…Daisy MadiganWhen tragedy falls upon 15-year-old Daisy Madigan with the loss of both her beloved parents, she escapes to the only place she feels safe, the dark cemetery of Abney Park. It becomes her new home, a place she can start to come to terms with her new life. But there, in the company of the dearly departed, she realises she is changing, growing stronger and faster by the day. And soon, she finds herself able to communicate with trapped spirits who desperately need her help to move on.But in the darkness lurks a terror even she can't imagine facing. The Skulls, a group of terrifying supernatural beings that love nothing more than to toy with their food, have spotted Daisy hiding in the graveyard.Can she escape their evil clutches before becoming another victim? Or will she end up joining her ghostly friends before she's even turned sixteen?Daisy Madigan’s Paradise is a dark and haunting paranormal novella in The Praxos Academy series. If you like strong female characters, mysterious and spooky ghost stories and ruthless villains, then you’ll love S G Turner’s Daisy Madigan’s Paradise.DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY of Daisy Madigan’s Paradise to watch an ordinary teen become exceptional TODAY!Praise for Daisy Madigan’s Paradise‘A fantastically evocative YA novella perfect for both younger and older teens.’‘Wonderful addition to the Morgan Sisters series! I might suggest reading The Ghost of Josiah Grimshaw first, but this should stand on its own even if you haven't. Such a lovely, well-written story - I highly recommend it and all of her books.’This book should be read either before, or after, The Ghost of Josiah Grimshaw.

In the Kingdom of Durundal; hearts will be broken, loved ones lost and thrones burned - and only one thing is certain - there will be blood.Lyall has lived and breathed nightmares since he was fourteen years old. He believed he knew every horror and was beyond surprise. He was wrong. When General Domitrius Corbulo launches a brutal attack on Castle Dru in Durundal, he slaughters everyone inside. Everyone that is - except a young prince.Though two years after surviving the attack and finding salvation in a clan, Lyall is one of many captives captured and taken to Ataxata to fight in the Killing Games. However, the man who is training him to be a gladiator, is the same man who butchered and killed his parents. Fuelled with anger and hatred, there is only one person who can help Lyall escape and finally get retribution. Yet as danger lurks at every turn, and guards prowl every corner, the situation seems hopeless. But is it? Sometimes only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Lyall has yet to discover what he is truly capable of.'An intoxicating tale of monsters, heroes, and survival... as pure as a whisper, as delicate as a thought, as dangerous as a wolf in the dark.'Deliciously epic, this second book in the series introduces a cast of characters that play a pivotal role in all eight books. Perfect for fans of Outlander and Game of Thrones.Excerpt:The weather seemed to change within minutes of them standing there. A rough wind brought clouds the colour of granite with sheets of driving rain, while the pallor of the November sky closed in upon the mountains cloaking them in mist and obscuring the moon. And for all the tightly secure windows, there must have been a small crack in one of the panes, because every now and again little tears of rain ran down the inside and collected in pools on the edge of the sill. Somewhere in the distance a wolf howled, Atemisia shivered, the king moistened his dry mouth. The lone wolf was mourning, and it hung like a shroud over the weeping castle.Magical: ★★★★★With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings - but also unlike anything but themselves - this book is perfect for those new to the Kingdom of Durundal series, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: for to know the Kingdom of Durundal is to love it.

Award Winning Fantasy 2018 ★★★★★ Golden Indie Awards.Award Winning Sword and Sorcery Series 2019 ★★★★★ Independent Book Awards.★★★★★ IHIBRP Award for Excellence in Writing 2020 ★★★★★If you like Outlander and Game of Thrones, then you will love the Kingdom of Durundal. Set in the Highlands of ancient Scotland - this eight part series follows the feuds between the clans and the courts amid the tumultuous struggles for power. Rich in romance and mystery, prepare yourself for an epic adventure.This first novel of an epic fantasy series introduces readers to the magnificent Kingdom of Durundal - a land of history, sorcery and secrets.Death marked her from her very first breath. Since that fateful day Ajeya has lived on the very edge of survival.In the wilderness she has faced death many times - and survived. Survival is second nature to her. But now she faces something even more uncertain - because those at court are making demands that could threaten the existence of the clans. Demands that could destroy a dynasty. Demands that could expose her true identity . . .Now, with her one great love and unbreakable spirit, Ajeya must turn her people into warriors and fight back - even if it means dying for the cause.'On my blood I will triumph over my enemies, for I will have fire in my eyes when I see them, not tears. I am fearless. Let the bloody battle begin.'If you love mesmerising worlds and magical universes, then you will love A Hare in the Wilderness; an intoxicating tale of secrets and lies, love and loss, and the invincible strength of a woman.Excerpt:The horizon was grey on this morning, and overhead an obscured sun peeked out timidly through low scuttling clouds and tried desperately to brighten an otherwise forlorn day. The wind blew cold and Ajeya could hear the gushing rush of water and the creak of the mill's great wooden waterwheel. There was a smell of rain in the dawn air, but no drops were falling yet. Smoke was rising from the chimneys, indicating another chilly November. Children's shrill voices could be heard coming from the homes, and as a wagon disappeared out of view, there came the roar of horses hooves followed by a loud thud. An army of soldiers had thundered into the village, overturned the wagon and set fire to it. There were cries and jeers as they upturned more. Then came further devastation as flaming arrows shivered through the morning mists, trailing pale ribbons of fire, and splintered into the wooden huts. A few smashed through shuttered windows, followed by thin tendrils of smoke rising between the broken shutters. Ajeya ran forward, and without a second thought, shouldered her bow and snatched her quiver of arrows leaning against the door. Suddenly a clap of thunder tore across the sky with such a force the vibration splintered the earth; the clouds opened and a wall of rain swept in battering down the last few remaining flames. Lightning struck in such ferocity that it lit up the true horror, and through the mists of rampage and the stench of fear, a tall, stately man appeared on a charger, and brought hell with him.*****************************************************************************************************************************Magical ★★★★★With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings - but also unlike anything but themselves - this book is perfect for those new to the world of enchanting magic: for to know The Kingdom of Durundal is to love it.Pivotal ★★★★★This first book in the series introduces a cast of characters that are pivotal in all eight books. Perfect for fans of Outlander and Game of Thrones, this promises to be an immersive experience.

★★★★★ IHIBRP Award for Excellence in Writing 2020 ★★★★★It is not a peaceful time in the kingdom ... especially when an old enemy returns from the past.The clans have won the battle, but the emperor seeks to win the war. So when Namir goes to the Imperial Palace in Ataxata to sign a peace treaty - tensions run very high. However, the clan's fears are heightened when their leader fails to return, and his escort is washed up dead. Now the clans will come together from far and wide to enlist the help of hidden deities, forgotten tribes and ancient civilizations, with one sole purpose - to find the chieftain and save the future of his kingdom.'It's not until you're broken that you discover what's worth fighting for.' Excerpt:'On the other side of the world, some ten thousand miles away, a lone man sat in a small tavern, at a candlelit table, surrounded by darkness and drunken strangers. Golden streaks of tangled limp hair reached his shoulders while a heavy woollen cloak hung almost to the ground - covering a torn grey shirt and tired worn breeches. A paralytic lout on the street had lost his shoes to him, plus a handful of loose change. Under the growth of a few days stubble a handsome face was etched, though some would argue it didn't exist at all. The saturated straw didn't bother him either as he supped on his ale, and he barely noticed the pungent aroma of body odour and stale beer. Outside, was a maze of twisting alleyways and hidden corners - best to keep away from those places, people would tell him - but he wasn't scared of those places, nothing scared him anymore.'Magical:★★★★★With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings - but also unlike anything but themselves - this book is perfect for those new to The Kingdom of Durundal series, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: for to know The Kingdom of Durundal is to love it.Pivotal ★★★★★With a cast of characters that are pivotal in all eight books, this is perfect for fans of Outlander and Game of Thrones.

★★★★★ Best Sword and Sorcery Series 2019 ★★★★★A TALE OF SACRIFICE, LOVE, AND DEEPEST MAGIC.Being born from a sorceress is supposed to be a blessing not a curse - and The Fates have instructed the daughter of Mawi to change the course of history. Banished to Tarragon Island to hone her craft, Sansara is the chosen one - and the challenges are intense. Facing dangers, isolation, and hidden magic, the struggle can be too much for a woman on her own. So when the mysterious Raoul is shipwrecked on her island, she is torn between their strong connection and the sense that something feels very wrong.But the Fates are watching closely, because Sansara has the future of the kingdom on her shoulders.In the end, with everything against her, can she fulfil the prophecy?Excerpt:'Whatever you read now you must believe. I will tell you things that seem impossible and highly improbable. But remember that we live in a world where everything is decided by what we can see and what we touch. If we can't see it or we don't understand it, then we perceive that it doesn't exist. But it does exist, and what may seem impossible here, is in fact highly probable in another world.'Magical ★★★★★With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings - but also unlike anything but themselves - this book is perfect for those new to the world of enchanting magic: for to know the Kingdom of Durundal is to love it.★★★★★ The series continues in Sorceress of the Sapphire ★★★★★

Saskia remembers when the soil of Durundal hummed with peace, but everything changed the night her home was attacked.Captured and taken to Hezekiah Hall, she is incarcerated in a remote tower while her people are shackled and branded as slaves. Though help from an unlikely source promises to groom her into a deadly assassin ... with one condition. But she'll do anything to win freedom for her people ... no matter the consequences. 'On my blood, I will triumph over my enemies ... let the bloody battle begin.'Excerpt:'You might be my nemesis now, but I do not fear you. You think you have the power to destroy me, to keep me here, to imprison me - but you are wrong. I am the power - and one day I will destroy you. On that day I will see you as a blade of grass on the ground, and cast aside your illusion of grandeur. Your face of stone will be like a veil of silk to me, a soft cushion of feathers, a bed of straw. I will escape your clutches and take flight like the owl. I will camouflage myself like the moth and I will look back at you with my huge vacuoles and watch you crumble into the pits of the earth - and then I will be gone from here forever.' Magical ★★★★★With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings - but also unlike anything but themselves - this book is perfect for those new to the Kingdom of Durundal series, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: for to know the Kingdom of Durundal is to love it.Pivotal ★★★★★With a cast of characters pivotal in all eight books, this promises to be an immersive experience. Perfect for fans of Outlander and Game of Thrones.

Starting some sixteen years from where the last series ended, the Sorceress of the Sapphire introduces an incredible cast of new characters, as well as bringing back some of the treasured familiar ones. The setting is Castle Dru in Durundal, and the family are preparing for a celebration - but no one could foresee the rancour that would lead to a tragic turn of events. For in the midst of this royal pageant - two young girls are abducted and whisked away without a trace. Though before he flees the scene, the Shadow King puts a curse on the entire castle and disfigures all the inhabitants - all except one. Now it is up to the lone survivor to seek out the perpetrator and bring the girls back - alive.Armed with a sword, a horse, and his faithful wolfhound at his side; this brave young man must now follow a set of instructions: to find the Sorceress of the Sapphire – and defeat the Shadow King.Because if he can't - the future of the kingdom is at stake.With mesmerising worlds, engaging characters and a phenomenal plot, his book will have you spellbound long after the final page has been turned.

When little Lucy Jo is kidnapped from her bed on Christmas Eve, the Morgan Sisters will do everything in their power to get her back–using every single resource the Praxos Academy has to offer.It's their first Christmas since entering the Praxos Academy and 16-year-old sisters Lana Beth and Emma Jane Morgan are looking forward to some serious R&R. But when their little sister mysteriously disappears from her bed on Christmas Eve, all thoughts of fun disappear with her. Emma and Lana must do everything in their power to locate Lucy Jo and bring her home safely. Easier said than done, they are forced to go on yet another journey, this time taking them out to the murky depths of the North Sea as well as to the far reaches of southern Portugal.Will Emma and Lana find the little girl and bring her home safely? Or will the evil Sophokles clan get what they really want? To find more ways to hurt anyone involved with the Praxos Foundation?Looking for Lucy Jo is the third full-length action-packed tale in The Praxos Academy series. If you like fast-paced adventures, exciting light romance and ruthless villains, then you’ll love S G Turner’s Looking for Lucy Jo.BUY Looking for Lucy Jo to explore the darker side of magic TODAY!Praise for Looking for Lucy Jo“Turner gives us a little bit of everything in these pages: adventure, the supernatural, excitement, mystery, and light romance all wrapped up in a great storyline.”‘Best stories ever to recommend to everyone looking for an adventure.’‘Great read with an amazing plot’In what order should I read The Praxos Academy?0.5) DAISY MADIGAN'S PARADISE (FREE NOVELLA that can be read either before or after The Ghost of Josiah Grimshaw)1) THE GHOST OF JOSIAH GRIMSHAW2) THE TEMPORAL STONE3) LOOKING FOR LUCY JO4) WE STAND AGAINST EVIL

Full of rich characters and drama, which resonates with our own troubled times, this adds a new twist to the genre of fantasy and the tales of ancient magic.With each new generation the struggle continues, and Delphine has been summoned to a distant past. Not for her spells and incantations, but to use her magic to change the entire course of history. For it is a time when the powerful reign supreme and threaten the very existence of humanity. Though she is not alone, another has been summoned to help her - because if she fails, the human race as we know it, will disappear — forever.'Food will be limited, so fights will take place constantly in a battle to survive. Soon there will be no acts of good-will or gestures of compliance. The strongest will take everything.'

E.S. Turner's first book, published in 1948, is a wholly original, richly researched and uncommonly insightful study of a somewhat disreputable genre: the 'Boys' Weekly' papers commonly known as 'penny dreadfuls.''A classic of its kind... [Turner] ploughed through back numbers of the old blood-and-thunder adventure magazines specialising in cliffhanger serials; the young hero would be left hanging over a cliff in a totally impossible situation, which would be easily resolved in the next issue: 'With one bound Jack was free.' Social history had never been as much fun or, with three extra printings in its first week - such was the demand - as profitable.' Jonathan Sale, Guardian 'Some people felt that E.S. Turner may have invented a new kind of book - the popular social history, very British, very funny, but written with a glistening elegance.'Andrew O'Hagan, London Review of Books

I’ve been lied to my whole life. If only I’d known about the kidnapping, the fake family and the real reason why. But most of all, if only I’d known I’m not entirely human…LillyAfter the inexplicable disappearance of Lilly Taylor's parents, she has no choice but to move to Canada and live with a family she didn’t even know existed. Once there, the truth starts to come out and she unravels some frightening yet intriguing family secrets.Her whole life had been based on a lie. Lilly had grown up in a loveless home with a father who she had barely ever seen and a mother who was... well, not very motherly.After they mysteriously disappear without a trace, she finds a whole new way of life with her new family in Canada. A life filled with love and people who care for her. But that's not all she discovers, Lilly also finds out that she isn't who, or what, she thinks she is.Lilly has a very special ability and it's just a matter of time before her true self starts to shine. And when it does, her life will never be the same again. Especially when a particularly evil witch threatens her entire family.Will Lilly ever find out what happened to her parents? Will she be able to defend herself against pure evil? Or is it simply too late for the Taylor family?Raven is the first paranormal coming-of-age adventure story in The Raven Witch Saga. If you like unconventional characters and extraordinary storylines, then you’ll love S G Turner’s Raven.BUY Raven and get your fill of thrills and chills TODAY!Praise for Raven“I want to start by saying how epic this book was! I'm a teenager (I'm using my mum’s account) and I felt this is (almost, it's definitely in the top 3) the best book I've read""Refreshingly different from the usual YA novels""There are so many feelings you want to get back to. With books I want that Twilight feeling back, that Harry Potter feeling-and RAVEN gives it! I'm so happy I get to look forward to a series that I love again""I was gripped from start to finish. This book is a must for any Twilight fans out there. Raven has everything you expect from a fantasy novel and more""...the perfect book for the young (younger) adult reader who enjoys the supernatural. It's easy to read, no sex or horrible violence, so it's very suitable for even younger readers"

When December Moon discovers she's actually a witch, she'll do everything in her power to help prevent her best friend, Lilly, from becoming a ruthless vampire’s next mealWhat would you do if you found out you’re actually a descendant from a family of witches? And your best friend, who now lives on another continent, is in extreme danger from one of the world’s most evil vampires? Would you do everything in your power to keep her safe?This is the very question December Moon must answer. But first, she must delve into her family history and find out the truth about who she really is, and where she comes from. Questions her quirky, yet dead, grandmother might be able to answer.As the danger intensifies, can December and Lilly work together to rid the world of the evil vampire? Or will they discover that their new-found powers just aren’t strong enough?December Moon is the second paranormal coming-of-age adventure story in The Raven Witch Saga. If you like quirky characters and light paranormal romance that appeals to all ages, then you’ll love S G Turner’s December Moon.BUY December Moon for more supernatural fun and adventure TODAY!Praise for December Moon‘The excitement and tension and danger ramp up a bit more than the last book. There is still plenty of paranormal romance to go around with the cast of the original novel and a handful of new players.’‘Enjoy the read. It's a 2-day read and full of colorful antics and more surprises.’‘Be sure to have something to wipe the tears. Some parts are just so touching.’‘Delightful. I was impressed with the broad scope of imagination that will appeal to all ages. The story line certainly keeps you engrossed.’‘What a fun adventure. The best friends are finally together and there is such love, respect and sisterhood between Lilly and December’