Jean Lowe Carlson

Marked from an accusation of treason against his people ten years ago, Brigadier Elohl den'Alrahel is finally discharged from forced military service in the the war-torn borderlands of Alrou-Mendera. A loyal Kingsman, his people's black Inkings show proudly upon his chest despite those who call him traitor. As Elohl finally returns home, he seeks an answer to the slanderous accusations of treason against the Kingsmen, the once-elite fighters and peacekeepers of the Crown, and the mysterious Summons that caused them to disappear overnight. And when Elohl and his twin Olea are charged by the young new queen to unravel the mystery while protecting her coronation and wedding to the powerful king of the Highlands, a torpid legacy of ancient war in the shadows is revealed. A war that will slaughter monarchs and burn kingdoms to the ground, to annihilate every last living Kingsman.

An Epic Fantasy Adventure Sword and Highland Magic

Blackmark

"Smart epic fantasy! Deep world building and character development. If you loved Wheel of Time or Game of Thrones you should give this a shot." - Anders C., Amazon Reviewer "Like George RR Martin and Joe Abercrombie, Carlson writes in this genre for grown-ups, with flair and elegance. A complex world with characters that develop well, this story reveals its complexity as it builds!" - Daniel F., Amazon Reviewer Alrou-Mendera reels, the nation usurped by the villainous Khehemni. But Kingsman Elohl and his sister Olea have done their duty and kept the Queen alive, helping her escape to the safety of the Highlands. As the same shadowy opponents rally the nation into a vicious war, Olea is spirited away to a desert oasis, learning the truth of the unstoppable ancient magic behind the Khehemni. And now Elohl must become the Queen's ambassador, racing against time to cross the treacherous Kingsmountains and find aid, before a ruthless slaughter begins. This dark and gritty sword and sorcery series from award winning author Jean Lowe Carlson explores a complex world of treachery, passion, sex, and magic. Readers who enjoy Game of Thrones, Outlander, the Kingkiller Chronicles, or the Wheel of Time will love this fantastic adventure.

An Epic Fantasy Sword and Highland Magic

Bloodmark (the Kingsmen Chronicles #2)

Blood soils the hands of the righteous. Darkness fills the hearts of the brave. Now, bitter enemies must rise as one under a terrifying magic that could destroy them all, as nations fall to an ancient and ruthless power. Dreams will die and legends will be born in this epic conclusion to The Kingsmen Chronicles.Castellan Lhaurent den'Karthus has betrayed the Khehemni Lothren, annihilating all who would oppose him. Seizing the Menderian throne, he wages war to fulfill ancient prophecy and unite the continent under his rule. But an alternate Uniter has been Goldenmarked - Kingsman Elohl den'Alrahel. Captured during a mission for the exiled Queen, Elohl languishes under the dark and powerful magic of the Valenghian Vhinesse. To win back the nation, Elohl must now escape, and lead an army of Kingsmen in the most brutal war the continent has ever seen. This dark and gritty sword and sorcery series from Amazon bestselling and award winning author Jean Lowe Carlson explores a complex world of treachery, passion, sex, and magic. Readers who enjoy Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time, Patrick Rothfuss' Kingkiller Chronicles, George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones, or Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series will love this fantastic adventure.

An Epic Fantasy Adventure

Goldenmark (the Kingsmen Chronicles #3)

Pious half-Gypsun Phillip d'Auvery is tortured by sorrow. His soul is pledged to the Immaculate, but Phillip's life has a darker aspect, that drives him to the scourging lash of the Padrounne of Saint Sommes Cathedral year after year upon Pentriant, the Second Day of Oblenite. For Phillip's curse is bliss, a bliss that can only be found when pain smites his flesh until his tears are shed. A desired curse, it alienates him from others, until Phillip is pushed from his life and into the arms of a man who understands pain and power, the stern Baronne Oruthane d'Iver. As Phillip's love for Oruthane grows, the two are exposed, and danger begins to follow their every step. But there is no greater danger than what lies smoldering in Phillip's heart, a pain that binds him deep and threatens everything dear to him.

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