Short story: approx 8,200 words.Derian is a stable-lad in the royal castle of Gerroch. When the King and his court arrive at Gerroch, Derian encounters the famous Count of Trall for the first time. Youthful curiosity and a lack of common sense combine to put the lad in great danger as he overhears some terrible secrets. Yet this event plays a part in shaping the course of Derian's life, as the prelude to his rise from the lowliness of the stables, to becoming lord of a baronial man...

"The Death of Kings" is the first volume in the "Fields of Battle" trilogy, part of the Count of Trall series.In the northern kingdom of Luourn the young king, Raegin, languishes in a dungeon, his throne usurped by his own kinsman, Rothgar. Saved from a lingering death by a loyal friend, Raegin escapes from his stolen kingdom with instructions to seek the island of Trall, in the far south, there to throw himself upon the mercy of the island's ruler. Now Raegin must face some startl...

The second volume in the Fields of Battle trilogy, part of the Count of Trall series.Kieldrou, the Count of Trall, is in the kingdom of Luourn, far from his southern island home. With his help his cousin, Raegin, has recently been restored to the throne of Luourn, the usurper and his wicked supporters killed. With peace restored in Luourn, Kieldrou now plans to return Trall, hoping that he can persuade Rhianne, the woman he loves, to come with him.At the same time war is br...

A novel of the Count of Trall.The daughter of a prince and niece of a king, Atela is the most eligible young woman in the kingdom of Hograth. She has always known that her husband will be chosen for her, and she trusts that her father and uncle will select a good match.The man they have decided upon is Sturgar, heir to the barony of Arbroan. Sturgar yearns for the chance to prove himself as a warrior, and for an heir to carry his name and to inherit his lands. He expects a ...

The new novel in the saga of the Count of Trall.Four years ago, King Theofric of Hograth clung on to his throne amidst a desperate war and a treacherous attack by his brother, Harnic. Now Theofric is secure in his realm: his queen has recently given birth, and former battlefields are once more under the plough.Yet even the strongest ruler must be on his guard. A civil war in neighbouring Ghylliar threatens the Hograthian province of Albanach; and, closer to home, a band of ...

'Conspiracy of Silence'Derian is a stable-lad in the royal castle of Gerroch. When the King and his court arrive at Gerroch, Derian encounters the famous Count of Trall for the first time. Youthful curiosity and a lack of common sense combine to put the lad in great danger as he overhears a terrible secret. (Approx. 8,200 words.)('Conspiracy of Silence' was originally published as a stand-alone short story. This is a revised version.)'The Rewards of Loyalty'De...

The third book in the Fields of Battle trilogy, part of the Count of Trall series. "Fields of Battle" continues the story begun in "The Death of Kings" and "The Demon's Consort".Two great armies clash to decide the future of Gilderaen ...Kieldrou, the Count of Trall, is back in Hograth at last, looking forward to his impending wedding and hoping for a peaceful future now that his recent travels and adventures are over. He has introduced his intended wife, Rhianne, to the Ho...

"I consider Christopher Kellen one of fantasy's shining new stars. If you don't read him, you're missing out." - M. Todd Gallowglas, author of the Tears of Rage Sequence"The world is bigger, the battles are bigger... sets the stage for some truly epic adventure and drama to come." -Amazon.com User Review of LEGACYThe Arbiter's Tower has fallen.Upon arriving in the city of Arundael, these are nearly the first words to reach the ears of the Arbiter D...

Victory and Defeat continues the story of Flaranthlas Eldanari. Flare is a half-elven warrior who has gone against the Church of Adel by learning magic, sorcery, and wizardry. The Church will do anything to keep Flare from restoring the Dragon Order and thereby fulfilling the ancient Kelcer prophecy.Flare leads a small group of Guardians to Elem. Their goal is to find the ancient shield that is one of the last remaining signs mentioned by the Kelcer prophecy.Unbeknownst to ...

To undo a mistake made a thousand years in the past, the wizard Hellsfire used his magic to bring down the Great Barrier that once divided the northern and southern lands. In doing so, he nearly brought war to his own homeland, and he afflicted the love of his life, Princess Krystal of Alexandria, with a potent and deadly curse.Since then, Hellsfire has been working in Tyree with its Elemental Council, to rebuild its war-torn land and find a way to break Krystal’s curse. Now Krysta...

In Sorcerer’s Code, Edar Moncrief came face-to-face with the spectre of death in the form of the Arbiter, D’Arden Tal–and barely escaped with his life.In Sorcerer’s Crime, Moncrief stumbled headfirst into the problems of a tiny village in the middle of nowhere, and uncovered a horrifying evil lurking there.Now, Moncrief believes he has found respite in Selvaria, the City of Sorcerers… that is, until he’s murdered unceremoniously in an alley. Desperate to s...

"It's a very melancholy, thoughtful and morally gray story that will certainly leave one wanting more, not because of a cliffhanger, but because of its quality and characters." - Amazon.com user reviewAfter outwitting the Arbiter D'Arden Tal and barely escaping with his life, Edar Moncrief left his entire life behind and vanished into the mists. He had hoped to get lost and stay lost, but winter is coming on, and his power can only keep the cold at bay for so long....