A Hare in the Wilderness

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.

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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.