For so long she tried to resist... but the woods call, beckoning her with their secrets. Never one to shy away from adversity, Albreda grew up the day her mother died. Now, her courage is put to the test when she finds herself lost in the mysterious and dangerous Whitewood, fighting for her life. Discovering there is so much that she does not understand, she embarks on an adventure that will change her life forever. Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic, is the origin story of the Witch of the Whitewood, Mistress Albreda. It can be read at any time but is best when read between books four and five of the Heir to the Crown Series. Grab your copy today and learn how a wild mage unleashes the magic within! Other Books by Paul J Bennett Heir to the Crown Series: Battle at the River - Prequel Servant of the Crown Sword of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past Heart of the Crown Shadow of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic Fate of the Crown Burden of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man Defender of the Crown Fury of the Crown War of the Crown Triumph of the Crown The Frozen Flame Series: The Awakening/Into the Fire - Prequels Ashes Embers Flames Inferno Frost Power Ascending Series: Tempered Steel - Prequel Temple Knight Warrior Knight Temple Captain Warrior Lord The Chronicles of Cyric: Into the Maelstrom - Prequel A Midwinter Murder The Beast of Brunhauser

Driven from their ancestral home by the Humans, the Orcs are forced to eke out an existence until one hunter dares to defy tradition. They had one sacred rule. Never, under any circumstances, go into the mud hut! Unlike other young Orcs, Urgon sees it as a challenge, and he's prepared to risk everything to unlock its secrets. Shrouded in mystery, what's inside reveals a hidden past of his people, leading him to question all that he thought he knew. Urgon's father sacrificed himself for the future of the tribe—will he now do the same? Mercerian Tales: Honour Thy Ancestors delves into the rich history of the Orcs of the Black Arrow by following the rise to power of their greatest chieftain, Urgon. Although best read between books eight and nine of the Heir to the Crown series, this book can also be read as a stand-alone tale. Reach into the past to discover the future as you begin Honour Thy Ancestors today! New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in Heir to the Crown: Book One, Servant of the Crown, available in eBook, Print & Audiobook. What readers are saying about Paul J Bennett’s books: ★★★★★ - "Fantastic Fantasy!" ★★★★★ - "Fabulously written, loved it." ★★★★★ - "Another excellent book series!!" ★★★★★ - "Wow! Best book I’ve read in a LONG time!" ★★★★★ -"Thoroughly absorbing, exciting and mystical" ★★★★★ - "If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!" ★★★★★ - "This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages." ★★★★★ - "Action, Intrigue, Adventure, Romance and some twists!" ★★★★★ - "I love the book, had me on edge and could not put it down!" ★★★★★ - "The most amazing adventure with a strong magical influence." ★★★★★ - "The characters you love in the books come to life in such a fabulous way." ★★★★★ - "The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes." ★★★★★ - "It’s really difficult to stop reading these books. Looking forward to more books from this author." Other Books by Paul J Bennett Heir to the Crown Series: Battle at the River - Prequel Servant of the Crown Sword of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past Heart of the Crown Shadow of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic Fate of the Crown Burden of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man Defender of the Crown Fury of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Honour Thy Ancestors War of the Crown Triumph of the Crown The Frozen Flame Series: The Awakening/Into the Fire - Prequels Ashes Embers Flames Inferno Maelstrom Power Ascending Series: Tempered Steel - Prequel Temple Knight Warrior Knight Temple Captain Warrior Lord The Chronicles of Cyric: Into the Maelstrom - Prequel A Midwinter Murder The Beast of Brunhausen A Plague in Zeiderbruch

Was Bodden cursed the day he was born? Life on the frontier is harsh, leaving little room for mercy, but Richard believes there has to be a better way. Even from an early age, he struggles to find his place in a world where he is neither needed nor wanted, powerless to change his fate. It is only when he meets a knight of renown that he learns what it is to be truly noble. Finally able to control his own destiny, he must choose between the past and the future for the sake of Bodden. Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man is a story that reveals the inner workings of one of Merceria's greatest nobles, Lord Richard Fitzwilliam, Baron of Bodden. This book is best read in its chronological order, as much of what the young Richard experiences relates directly to Dame Beverly's childhood. Gather some cheese and crackers, and start reading Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man today! New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in Heir to the Crown: Book One, Servant of the Crown, available in eBook, Paperback & Audiobook. What readers are saying about Paul J Bennett’s books: ★★★★★ - "Fantastic Fantasy!" ★★★★★ - "Fabulously written, loved it." ★★★★★ - "Another excellent book series!!" ★★★★★ - "Wow! Best book I’ve read in a LONG time!" ★★★★★ -"Thoroughly absorbing, exciting and mystical" ★★★★★ - "If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!" ★★★★★ - "This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages." ★★★★★ - "Action, Intrigue, Adventure, Romance and some twists!" ★★★★★ - "I love the book, had me on edge and could not put it down!" ★★★★★ - "The most amazing adventure with a strong magical influence." ★★★★★ - "The characters you love in the books come to life in such a fabulous way." ★★★★★ - "The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes." ★★★★★ - "It’s really difficult to stop reading these books. Looking forward to more books from this author." Other Books by Paul J Bennett Heir to the Crown Series: Battle at the River - Prequel Servant of the Crown Sword of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past Heart of the Crown Shadow of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic Fate of the Crown Burden of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man Defender of the Crown Fury of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Honour Thy Ancestors War of the Crown Triumph of the Crown The Frozen Flame Series: The Awakening/Into the Fire - Prequels Ashes Embers Flames Inferno Maelstrom Power Ascending Series: Tempered Steel - Prequel Temple Knight Warrior Knight Temple Captain Warrior Lord The Chronicles of Cyric: Into the Maelstrom - Prequel A Midwinter Murder The Beast of Brunhausen A Plague in Zeiderbruch

Peace is impossible while the family survives As the Northern Alliance threatens the Stormwind's power, the family retaliates, forcing the rulers of the Petty Kingdoms to bend to their will. Hoping to finally end the family’s influence, Athgar and Natalia travel to Abelard for a secret meeting, striking a deal for the future of Therengia. With a bold plan to destroy the Volstrum, they must cross Zaran, where the brave vanish, and the foolhardy lose their minds. Is there truth in the stories of dangerous beasts, or are they just tales meant to frighten children? Struggling through the wilderness, with danger threatening at every turn, they seek solace in the knowledge that their sacrifice will lead to a future without strife Only when they discover a secret long lost to the annals of history do they see a beacon of hope. The end is coming—a titanic clash of the most powerful mages on the Continent. Witness the ultimate confrontation in Cataclysm, Paul J Bennett’s epic conclusion to The Frozen Flame series. New to the series? Get to know Athgar and Natalia in their origin stories, Into the Fire & The Awakening, then pick up Book One: Ashes to learn how they met! Books by Paul J Bennett The Frozen Flame Series: Awakening - Prequels Ashes Embers Flames Inferno Maelstrom Vortex Torrent Cataclysm The Duality of Magic Series: Voices From The Past – (Spring 2025) Heir to the Crown Series: Battle at the River - Prequel Servant of the Crown Sword of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past Heart of the Crown Shadow of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic Fate of the Crown Burden of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man Defender of the Crown Fury of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Honour Thy Ancestors War of the Crown Triumph of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Into the Forge Guardian of the Crown Enemy of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Spark of Change Peril of the Crown Power Ascending Series: Tempered Steel - Prequel Temple Knight Warrior Knight Temple Captain Warrior Lord Temple Commander Warrior Prince Temple General The Chronicles of Cyric: Into the Maelstrom – Prequel A Midwinter Murder The Beast of Brunhausen A Plague in Zeiderbruch

Merceria is barely hanging on. The Marshal of Merceria faces an impossible decision. While one of his Dwarven allies is freed from invasion, the other remains under siege, and a massive enemy fleet still lies off the southern coast. Who does he help first? The Petty Kingdoms burn as the Halvarian Empire continues its pursuit of total conquest. Before them sits a weakened enemy, the Duchy of Erlingen. Can Halvaria annihilate them before allies come to their assistance? The stranded Mercerians seek an audience with the Northern Alliance, but the call for help falls on deaf ears. Will Beverly secure aid before the empire's legions destroy what little resistance remains? The entire Continent faces extinction as the Heir to the Crown series continues in Book 14, Saviour of the Crown. Sharpen your sword and prepare for the fight of your life in Saviour of the Crown. New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in Servant of the Crown, Heir to the Crown: Book One, available in eBook, Audiobook, and Paperback.

How can one man succeed where an entire army has failed? Amarantis, a powerful Fire Mage, searches the battlefield, seeking his next victim. Giselle refuses to give in to defeat. Instead, she demands the surrender of her enemy, even in the face of imminent death. Cyric is not looking for a fight, wishing only to help those injured. All that changes when he sees the life-and-death struggle unfolding before him. Now, with nothing left in their arsenal, magic once again threatens them with its fiery fury. In a flash of inspiration, Cyric attempts to save Giselle, but is it enough to turn the tide of battle in their favour? Has Amarantis met his match when he crosses the path of Brother Cyric? Find out in Paul J Bennett's Into the Maelstrom, A Chronicles of Cyric prequel story.

What hope have so few against so many? Halvaria. The very name conjures images of a vast empire, determined to rule the world of Eiddenwerthe. For over a thousand years, their mighty armies have crushed all who opposed them. Now, it’s poised to complete the Great Dream, the conquest of the entire Continent. Their legions stand ready to march, the navy prepared to sweep their enemies from the seas. All that remains is to secure their western border by subjugating an upstart kingdom of mercenaries. With the threat of Halvaria looming, Merceria is forced to send warriors to their allies, leaving them with little to safeguard their borders. Barely united by a fragile peace, the four kingdoms battle civil unrest that threatens to destroy everything from within, leaving them ripe for invasion. There is no turning back. The might of the world’s greatest empire lies on the cusp of annihilating its newest enemy! Merceria will do everything in its power to survive, but even that might not be enough. The eyes of the empire are upon Merceria in Enemy of the Crown, Paul J Bennett’s shocking twelfth book in the Heir to the Crown Series. Prepare for the inevitable clash of arms as you plunge into your copy of Enemy of the Crown! New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in Servant of the Crown, Heir to the Crown: Book One, available in eBook, Audiobook, and Paperback. New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in Servant of the Crown, Heir to the Crown: Book One, available in eBook, Audiobook, and Paperback. Books by Paul J Bennett Heir to the Crown Series: Battle at the River - Prequel Servant of the Crown Sword of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past Heart of the Crown Shadow of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic Fate of the Crown Burden of the Crown Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man Defender of the Crown Fury of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Honour Thy Ancestors War of the Crown Triumph of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Into the Forge Guardian of the Crown Enemy of the Crown Peril of the Crown Power Ascending Series: Tempered Steel - Prequel Temple Knight Warrior Knight Temple Captain Warrior Lord Temple Commander Warrior Prince The Frozen Flame Series: Awakening - Prequels Ashes Embers Flames Inferno Maelstrom Vortex Torrent Cataclysm The Chronicles of Cyric: Into the Maelstrom – Prequel A Midwinter Murder The Beast of Brunhausen A Plague in Zeiderbruch What readers say about Paul J Bennett’s books: ★★★★★ -"Fantastic Fantasy!" ★★★★★ -"Epic Battle Scenes! ★★★★★ -"I’m hooked on this series!" ★★★★★ -"Exciting Sword and Sorcery." ★★★★★ -"Outstanding work of fantasy." ★★★★★ -"Another excellent book series!!" ★★★★★ -"I just could not stop reading them." ★★★★★ -"This author has a way to tell stories.” ★★★★★ -"Easy to follow, but difficult to put down.” ★★★★★ -"Wow! Best book I’ve read in a LONG time!" ★★★★★ -"Thoroughly absorbing, exciting, and mystical." ★★★★★ -"A real fantasy that that springs off the pages.” ★★★★★ -"I love the strong and smart female characters.” ★★★★★ -"Give this a read... you will end up hooked as I did.” ★★★★★ -"If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!" ★★★★★ -"Each character fits snugly into the wildly, active plot.” ★★★★★ -"This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages." ★★★★★ -"This jaw-dropping continuation is well worth the read.” ★★★★★ -"Action, Intrigue, Adventure, Romance and some twists!" ★★★★★ -"I love the book, had me on edge, could not put it down!" ★★★★★ -"Full of suspense, intrigue and action throughout the story." ★★★★★ -"The imagination and detail of this epic tale is mesmerizing.” ★★★★★ -"This story will take you through every emotion that you have.” ★★★★★ -"The tale is full of twists and turns and never-ending possibilities.” ★★★★★ -"The characters you love in the books come to life in such a fabulous way." ★★★★★ -"The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, and heartwarming scenes."