The Great Leap, Book 1 of the Children of Inauron series, was released on May 31st, 2024. I’ll be forever proud of the reception that book had at launch, and it’s gone from strength to strength over the course of the past year as more readers have found the story.
However, this weekend, I attended the British Fantasy Society’s annual Writing Retreat at Gladstone’s Library in Hawarden. At this wonderful venue, I managed to finish the first draft to the sequel to The Great Leap.
The sequel is a parallel story, its events occuring in tandem with the events of the first book, and in some instances, crossing over in unexpected and interesting ways. The sequel follows Lawson, the primary protagonst, as he’s followed by Wendy, Piper and Stokely on their equally terrifying journey through the dreaded Wildlands in Gilgannon.
Announcement and blurb, below:
Stone Cold Blood
Children of Inauron: Book 2
In the aftermath of a tragic accident, exiles: Lawson, Wendy, Piper, and Stokely, in a parallel story to the events of The Great Leap, must survive within the dark, mysterious forest known as the Wildlands.
The tortured protagonist, Lawson, battles with his own mind and the threats of the Wildlands, as the guilt and shame he carries begin to take their toll on his mental stability. When Lawson starts seeing threats at every turn, can he be certain they are really there? Or are they simply spectres of his mind, reminding him of his failings and carrying out their bloody punishment for his sins?
Stone Cold Blood is expected to release in late 2025.
Pre-order or Wishlist your Copy Today:
- Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DZ6WZ74X
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