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The Resistant Queen
The exciting sequel to The Clandestine Queen.
Fifteen-year-old Maggie Abernathy risked everything to return home and become queen of the witches, but now that she has been crowned, she must embark on a dangerous sea voyage to gain the queen’s blessing, one that every queen before her has received. There, Maggie is given a cryptic warning that means nothing to her, but a prickling at the back of her mind tells her it is important.
Shortly after returning home, a stranger approaches Maggie, repeating nearly the same warning. When Maggie insists that the threat be investigated, her advisors convince her that this stranger is insane and that no danger is coming. But Maggie cannot be dissuaded and enlists the help of her fatherly bodyguard, Loravain. Together, they flee the city in hopes that they can uncover the grim truth behind these warnings before it is too late.
As they investigate a small, remote village, they are overtaken by a thick wall of fog that the villagers fear. Against Loravain's protests, Maggie decides to brave the hidden dangers behind the wall and learns that the warnings were right. Danger is coming. One that could destroy them all.
Fifteen-year-old Maggie Abernathy risked everything to return home and become queen of the witches, but now that she has been crowned, she must embark on a dangerous sea voyage to gain the queen’s blessing, one that every queen before her has received. There, Maggie is given a cryptic warning that means nothing to her, but a prickling at the back of her mind tells her it is important.
Shortly after returning home, a stranger approaches Maggie, repeating nearly the same warning. When Maggie insists that the threat be investigated, her advisors convince her that this stranger is insane and that no danger is coming. But Maggie cannot be dissuaded and enlists the help of her fatherly bodyguard, Loravain. Together, they flee the city in hopes that they can uncover the grim truth behind these warnings before it is too late.
As they investigate a small, remote village, they are overtaken by a thick wall of fog that the villagers fear. Against Loravain's protests, Maggie decides to brave the hidden dangers behind the wall and learns that the warnings were right. Danger is coming. One that could destroy them all.
419 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 4, 2023
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About the author
Brandon J. Greer
10 books21 followersI haven't always wanted to be a writer, but I have always been interested in the arts in some way or another. As a kid, I loved to draw. My goal was to become an animator for Disney. While that didn't pan out, my love for drawing grew as I got older. Though I don't practice that as much as I once did, I am still intrigued by art.
When high school started, I discovered a love for acting, even though I wasn't the best at it. I couldn't wait to be with my friends performing on stage. It was the highlight of my teenage years. This stayed with me until my early twenties. Then, around my mid-twenties, the writing bug hit and never left.
In the beginning, I wrote mostly short stories and flash fiction, never getting more than two or three pages long. I dreamed of something more but didn't know how to achieve that goal. Until I began writing a new story. This story began as a twisted fairy tale. Jack and the Beanstock from the perspective of the giant. This story evolved and changed until it became my first novel. If you read that novel, you would never guess the idea came from Jack and the Beanstock.
Fast forward fifteen years. I still love writing. I love crafting a story that I hope my readers will enjoy. I write the same things I like to read. Middle-grade and young adult fantasy. Why do I like this? I like to read something where I don't have to worry about content. I don't like to read a lot of language or violence or sex. Because I don't like to read that, I want my work to be family-friendly. I want to produce something that a parent wouldn't be ashamed to sit down and read with their children.
Outside of writing, I love to be in the mountains. I love hiking. I love the solitude of being on the top of a mountain, breathing in the clean, fresh air. The challenge of it exhilarates me. The burning sensation in my legs, though not fun, pushes me on. It is a great escape for me.
Traveling with my wife and family is one of my favorite things to do. My wife is from Peru, so we head off to South America as often as time and money permit. In 2019, we spent two months there with her family. Closer by, we love long weekend trips to Yellowstone. If I didn't love writing so much, I might try my hand at volcanology. The sheer power of the earth is an amazing thing and I love to learn more about it.
When high school started, I discovered a love for acting, even though I wasn't the best at it. I couldn't wait to be with my friends performing on stage. It was the highlight of my teenage years. This stayed with me until my early twenties. Then, around my mid-twenties, the writing bug hit and never left.
In the beginning, I wrote mostly short stories and flash fiction, never getting more than two or three pages long. I dreamed of something more but didn't know how to achieve that goal. Until I began writing a new story. This story began as a twisted fairy tale. Jack and the Beanstock from the perspective of the giant. This story evolved and changed until it became my first novel. If you read that novel, you would never guess the idea came from Jack and the Beanstock.
Fast forward fifteen years. I still love writing. I love crafting a story that I hope my readers will enjoy. I write the same things I like to read. Middle-grade and young adult fantasy. Why do I like this? I like to read something where I don't have to worry about content. I don't like to read a lot of language or violence or sex. Because I don't like to read that, I want my work to be family-friendly. I want to produce something that a parent wouldn't be ashamed to sit down and read with their children.
Outside of writing, I love to be in the mountains. I love hiking. I love the solitude of being on the top of a mountain, breathing in the clean, fresh air. The challenge of it exhilarates me. The burning sensation in my legs, though not fun, pushes me on. It is a great escape for me.
Traveling with my wife and family is one of my favorite things to do. My wife is from Peru, so we head off to South America as often as time and money permit. In 2019, we spent two months there with her family. Closer by, we love long weekend trips to Yellowstone. If I didn't love writing so much, I might try my hand at volcanology. The sheer power of the earth is an amazing thing and I love to learn more about it.
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July 12, 2023
I met Brandon at a local market and purchased the Clandestine Queen at that time. I really enjoyed that novel and when the opportunity came to be an beta reader for the Resistant Queen, I couldn’t say no. I just finished my final reading of the final version. I loved the adventure and challenges that we see multiple characters face throughout the book. Definitely worth reading! Also check out Will of the Parthenon. I read that between these books and really enjoyed the unique story.
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