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A Prelude to War Part 2: Conall

Coming Autumn 2025 Blurb In a dramatic turn of events, the disgraced King Connavar Mac Nessa of Ulster storms back onto the scene, eager to reclaim his title as the ruler of Ériu’s mightiest kingdom. With the formidable Medb gone, Mac Nessa’s ambitions to ascend as the High King of the Five Kingdoms burn brighterContinue reading “A Prelude to War Part 2: Conall”

On Special

Until the release of Anvil in the autumn, the first two books (Hammer and Iron) are on special offer. Get both books for an amazing £3.98, less than the price of a pint. Hammer Get ready for an epic journey through ancient times! Follow Genonn as he embarks on a thrilling quest to deliver Lorg Mór, the HammerContinue reading “On Special”

Krondor: The Betrayal

I used to love Feist’s fantasy novels. When I read Magician in the early eighties, I found it thoroughly enjoyable. It remains one of my favourite fantasy novels, along with the rest of the Riftwar Saga books and the Empire Saga, co-authored by Janny Wurts. I was expecting something similar from Krondor: The Betrayal. However,Continue reading “Krondor: The Betrayal”

In Solitude’s Shadow — Review

I have found with my years of reading that debut novels often lack finesse. As with any new creator, we must expect a period of skill honing. In Solitude’s Shadow is no different from other debut novels in this regard, such as a little too much telling and clumsy exposition; it is also a littleContinue reading “In Solitude’s Shadow — Review”

Best Read Worst Read ’23

Twenty-twenty-three was a year of new authors for me. Despite receiving recommendations for the works of Joe Abercrombie, I hadn’t yet delved into his grimdark world. The second trilogy in the First Law series had languished in my Kindle library for ages. I tried Kazuo Ishiguro for the first–and probably the last–time. Robert Jordan droveContinue reading “Best Read Worst Read ’23”

Excerpt

Chapter One: A Demon Messenger Balor’s throne room was not the sweetest-smelling place. The King knew, sitting on his black onyx throne staring at the monstrous demon standing at the base of the dais, that he shouldn’t expect the scent of roses when his dominion was the land of the Undead—the land of the greyContinue reading “Excerpt”

Publication Day

Publication day is here. Book 1 of P. d. Londra’s quadrilogy The Last Summoner: Conquest. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CM23F711 🇬🇧 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM23F711 🇺🇸 “…the author excels at immediately bringing you into a world primed for an epic adventure.”