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The One Tree
Some roots reach deeper than memory. Some wounds never stop growing.
In the ancient realm of Elarandor, the peace of Druid’s Glen is fracturing. Twelve-year-old Heather, daughter of the Grand Druid, begins her trials amid rising turmoil. The One Tree—heart of all druidic life—has fallen silent, and whispers of betrayal spread through the sacred groves.
When the long-silent Mage-Gates awaken and forbidden magic stirs once more, Heather is drawn into a web of secrets that will test her courage, faith, and loyalty. Old alliances crumble, and her mentor’s defiance threatens to shatter the fragile balance between nature and sorcery.
As shadows deepen, Heather must uncover the truth behind the One Tree before the very magic that sustains life turns against it. Her journey will challenge everything she believes—about family, destiny, and the cost of power.
The One Tree continues the Keeper of the Deer saga—a story of renewal, corruption, and the enduring strength of those who guard the natural world.
In the ancient realm of Elarandor, the peace of Druid’s Glen is fracturing. Twelve-year-old Heather, daughter of the Grand Druid, begins her trials amid rising turmoil. The One Tree—heart of all druidic life—has fallen silent, and whispers of betrayal spread through the sacred groves.
When the long-silent Mage-Gates awaken and forbidden magic stirs once more, Heather is drawn into a web of secrets that will test her courage, faith, and loyalty. Old alliances crumble, and her mentor’s defiance threatens to shatter the fragile balance between nature and sorcery.
As shadows deepen, Heather must uncover the truth behind the One Tree before the very magic that sustains life turns against it. Her journey will challenge everything she believes—about family, destiny, and the cost of power.
The One Tree continues the Keeper of the Deer saga—a story of renewal, corruption, and the enduring strength of those who guard the natural world.
671 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2025
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About the author
Paul Heisel
15 books8 followersPaul Heisel is the author of the Keeper of the Deer fantasy series, beginning with The Servant. His writing blends intrigue, magic, and family conflict in a grounded style inspired by Tolkien, Terry Brooks, and Terry Goodkind.
Heisel has been building the world of Elarandor for decades — a realm of ancient relics, druid councils, and fractured loyalties where survival often depends on wit as much as courage.
When he isn’t writing, Paul lives in Texas, where he enjoys food, wine, fast cars, and Friday-night martinis. He continues to expand the series with upcoming volumes, collector’s editions, and immersive lore for readers who like to lose themselves in a richly detailed world.
Follow his work at paulheisel.com
or on Instagram @paulhbooks.
Heisel has been building the world of Elarandor for decades — a realm of ancient relics, druid councils, and fractured loyalties where survival often depends on wit as much as courage.
When he isn’t writing, Paul lives in Texas, where he enjoys food, wine, fast cars, and Friday-night martinis. He continues to expand the series with upcoming volumes, collector’s editions, and immersive lore for readers who like to lose themselves in a richly detailed world.
Follow his work at paulheisel.com
or on Instagram @paulhbooks.
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