Prepare to enter the magnificent Kingdom of Durundal with the first novel in the series - A Hare in the Wilderness.

When a child is born into the House of Gnaeus, death marks her from her very first breath; and the Emperor banishes his heir, Ajeya, and her mother from the palace in Ataxata. Now, mother and child are forced to flee to the edge of the world in a race against time to find salvation in the clans.

For it is said that when war threatens the kingdom, one individual will be selected by prophecy to lead the people out of the land of darkness and reclaim the freedom which has been stolen.

An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are becoming more cunning and manipulative as they scour the kingdom for the chosen one.

For centuries, humans, dwarves, dragons and elves lived side by side in peace. But when the Dark Lord massacred the Elven world and vowed to plunge the kingdom into eternal darkness, the Fates made a prophecy - the coming of a chosen one; whom, once of age, would have the power to defeat the Dark Lord and his Disciples of Death.

But this child of prophecy will need more than a sword and a supreme set of skills to survive this challenge - she will have to find her place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. Only then will she discover her destiny is connected to an ancient past and the future of the kingdom depends on her.

Set in a high fantasy world where magic exists but only some can access it, the Kingdom of Durundal saga is comprised of 12 award-winning novels that follow the principles of the prophecy and the life-changing, often perilous journey the chosen one and their followers are forced to take.

A Hare in the Wilderness is Book 1.

Inspired by ancient civilisations, scriptures, myths and legends, this series takes you on a journey of hope, despair, forgiveness and courage with relatable characters in a fantasy setting.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ This was so real I could almost feel the bitter cold wind on my cheeks and the harsh winter snow hindering the clans. Such rawness and yet so beautiful.

★★★★★ The pacing, the character development and the world building are excellent.

★★★★★ True to life characters in a bygone age. Wonderful escapism and a riveting read.

★★★★★ S E Turner has created a living breathing world with this epic series and I urge every fantasy lover to read it.

Start reading this page-turner today! Join Ajeya as she fights for survival while discovering love, friendship and a greater purpose connected to an ancient past.

A Hare in the Wilderness is the thrilling Book 1 in the Kingdom of Durundal epic fantasy series. Fast-paced and action-packed, full of twists and turns, romance and mystery, and just the right amount of battles and sorcery to keep you on the edge of your seat.