Ravenous. Malevolent. Formidable. Darkness is spreading across the land. And it threatens to consume everything. The echoes of war linger in Dorcha Wood as Fiadh assumes the role she was destined to fulfill. Aos Sí flock to their new queen, bending the knee as she takes her place among them. With her staunchest allies at her side, her kingdom begins to heal. But a new threat grows in the shadows. An ancient evil has risen. When Dothur, son of Carmun, is freed, he unleashes armies of dark creatures across the land. No one is safe as hordes of beasts invade every realm. They have come to kill and enslave, giving birth to a new era. Darkness threatens to swallow the light. In a world fractured by hatred and fear, Fiadh must unite a divided people or lose her kingdom forever. The Daughter of Erabel series blends Celtic mythology and young adult dark fantasy, taking readers on the journey of one young woman caught between the world of men and the kingdom of elves.Content Warning: As a dark historical fantasy, this series contains graphic medieval battle scenes in addition to passages containing violence, blood, and gore. Kristin Ward is an award-winning young adult author living in Connecticut. A science and math teacher for over twenty years, she infuses her geeky passions into stories that meld realism and fantasy. Kristin embraces her inner nerd regularly, often quoting 80s movies while expecting those around her to chime in with appropriate rejoinders. As a nature freak, she can be found wandering the woods or chilling in her yard with all manner of furry and feathered friends.
She is often referred to as a unicorn by colleagues who remain in awe of her ability to create or find various and sundry things in mere moments. In reality, the horn was removed years ago, leaving only a mild imprint that can be seen if she tilts her head just right. A lifelong lover of books and writing, she dreamed of becoming an author for thirty years before publishing her award-winning debut in 2018. Her first novel, After the Green Withered, is one of many things you should probably read.
https://www.kristinwardauthor.com/
Questions and answers to get to know the author:
What inspired you to write your debut novel?
I was inspired to write this book while writing a graduate course in environmental education. As I read numerous topics regarding the history of the earth to the present, I couldn't help but be struck by the incredible responsibility that humans have to the future of our planet.
How long have you been writing?
My writing aspirations began in 7th grade when my English teacher likened my writing to Saki, the author of The Interlopers. From that point on, I have written numerous poems, not all good, and have begun many stories that I hope to continue to develop and eventually publish.
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