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The Chronicles of Kerrigan #12
Rae of Light
Rae of Light is the 12th Book of W.J. May's bestselling series, The Chronicles of Kerrigan.
It’s time to face the music—except there is no music, just a low warning of a war that is to come. There are no other options but to confront Cromfield. No more running, no more hiding. Rae Kerrigan will be forced into an eternal life sentence if they do not stop him.
Except, how do you stop a madman that cannot die? How do you risk the lives of everyone you love, your family, friends and the lives of innocent people? Rae is running out of time and possibilities.
Will the sins of the father be the sins of the daughter?
It’s up to Rae to find a way to undo the dark evil in her family’s past to have a ray of hope for everyone’s future.
Series Order:
Rae of Hope
Dark Nebula
House of Cards
Royal Tea
Under Fire
End in Sight
Hidden Darkness
Twisted Together
Mark of Fate
Strength & Power
Last One Standing
Rae of Light
Prequel: Christmas Before the Magic
It’s time to face the music—except there is no music, just a low warning of a war that is to come. There are no other options but to confront Cromfield. No more running, no more hiding. Rae Kerrigan will be forced into an eternal life sentence if they do not stop him.
Except, how do you stop a madman that cannot die? How do you risk the lives of everyone you love, your family, friends and the lives of innocent people? Rae is running out of time and possibilities.
Will the sins of the father be the sins of the daughter?
It’s up to Rae to find a way to undo the dark evil in her family’s past to have a ray of hope for everyone’s future.
Series Order:
Rae of Hope
Dark Nebula
House of Cards
Royal Tea
Under Fire
End in Sight
Hidden Darkness
Twisted Together
Mark of Fate
Strength & Power
Last One Standing
Rae of Light
Prequel: Christmas Before the Magic
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About the author
W.J. May
236 books1,187 followers Wanita May grew up in the fruit belt of Ontario - St.Catharines. Crazy-happy childhood, she always has had a vivid imagination and loads of energy.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister -- taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.
At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump. She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged). She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.
But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition. From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.
Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child. Their house became full of more imagination and stories.
Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: www.wadeincanada.com ).
After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again. A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.
Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.
She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.
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June 21, 2019
Who ends a series with a cliffhanger? After 12 books, the sloppiness and inconsistencies are just too much. While a part of me wants to continue to read the other “series” that take place in the Kerrigan universe because of an attachment to the characters, I just can’t continue to reward the author. The characters are engaging and the plot is exciting. But the books are short, poorly edited, and major details are inconsistent from book to book.
May 25, 2017
W. J. May is a very gifted and imaginative author. Her books are fast moving and easy to follow. The characters are all very well developed, and a joy to read about and learn about.
Now for the reason I only gave this book 3 stars. I am disgusted. A 12 book series is outrageous. Other then the first couple of books in this series all the rest are very short. The author could of very well of combined 2 of them and published a book that took longer then a couple of hours to read. All of them except the first 2 ended in cliffhangers. All the author is doing is dragging out a good story. Now with the last book in the Kerrigan Chronicles. Or so we where lead to believe. Again no ending. It seemed like she had written the end, brought the story a satisfactory conclusion. Then changed her mind. There comes a time when every body gets to live happily every after, or not what ever the case may be. But there has to be an end some time. I am done with this author, as good of a story teller that she is. I am tired of the ongoing never ending series.
Now for the reason I only gave this book 3 stars. I am disgusted. A 12 book series is outrageous. Other then the first couple of books in this series all the rest are very short. The author could of very well of combined 2 of them and published a book that took longer then a couple of hours to read. All of them except the first 2 ended in cliffhangers. All the author is doing is dragging out a good story. Now with the last book in the Kerrigan Chronicles. Or so we where lead to believe. Again no ending. It seemed like she had written the end, brought the story a satisfactory conclusion. Then changed her mind. There comes a time when every body gets to live happily every after, or not what ever the case may be. But there has to be an end some time. I am done with this author, as good of a story teller that she is. I am tired of the ongoing never ending series.
June 15, 2016
***Spoilers***
Wow. There was nothing that this epic finale didn't have...Romance, drama, action, comedy, entertainment, loss, emotion, excitement, suprises and one hell of a shocking twist.... Right from that Cliff Top proposal in Scotland, to the royal overnighter to the hilarious sleep over and that awesome battle....
What started off to be a nice steady build up ended in one hell of a fight raging through to the unexpected conclusion with a hugely surprising twist. Which to be honest was pretty obvious, but only after knowing what it was...! (if that makes sense)
An all round, well written page turner of a rollercoaster ride....
My overall second fave of the series.
Really looking forward to the prequels and December for CoK Series 2
Wow. There was nothing that this epic finale didn't have...Romance, drama, action, comedy, entertainment, loss, emotion, excitement, suprises and one hell of a shocking twist.... Right from that Cliff Top proposal in Scotland, to the royal overnighter to the hilarious sleep over and that awesome battle....
What started off to be a nice steady build up ended in one hell of a fight raging through to the unexpected conclusion with a hugely surprising twist. Which to be honest was pretty obvious, but only after knowing what it was...! (if that makes sense)
An all round, well written page turner of a rollercoaster ride....
My overall second fave of the series.
Really looking forward to the prequels and December for CoK Series 2
January 18, 2018
Was OK book where is book #13?
July 4, 2025
The finale ties up most story threads with emotional impact and clarity. Rae’s journey is completed as she fully accepts her role and power. The conclusion feels earned, even if a few subplots wrap up a bit too conveniently. The tone is hopeful, and while not perfect, the book offers a fitting sendoff for a protagonist who’s grown in every conceivable way.
June 15, 2016
The Best Series
Rae, Devon, Molly, Julian, Angel, Luke they're all here along Beth and Carter, they are involved fighting the most evil man of all.
Rae, Devon, Molly, Julian, Angel, Luke they're all here along Beth and Carter, they are involved fighting the most evil man of all.
January 22, 2018
Great action and romance thrown in....
This was even more a page turner then the other in the series. So many ups and downs that you thought you had something figured out to end up being totally wrong. My all time favorite in this book has to be the fight that happen with them going after Cromfield. Everyone joined together to get the person who wanted to end Rae's happiness. Her half-brother turned out to be a very caring and loving. The end of book 12 will leave you in a total shock as you were not expecting it to go this way. My advice to anyone reading this review is to get going on the series ASAP you'll become a fan of W.J. May right a way. I can't wait to read the other book that go along with the series.
This was even more a page turner then the other in the series. So many ups and downs that you thought you had something figured out to end up being totally wrong. My all time favorite in this book has to be the fight that happen with them going after Cromfield. Everyone joined together to get the person who wanted to end Rae's happiness. Her half-brother turned out to be a very caring and loving. The end of book 12 will leave you in a total shock as you were not expecting it to go this way. My advice to anyone reading this review is to get going on the series ASAP you'll become a fan of W.J. May right a way. I can't wait to read the other book that go along with the series.
May 20, 2024
This is a fun series. Each book always has a HEA. This is the final book in the series. The fight with the super villain. Rea and Devon are put to an ultimate challenge. This is the book where they will cement their relationship or end it permanently. Johnathan Cromwell will win or loose fighting to make Rea his unwilling bride. Dude is hundreds of years old and Rea is nineteen. In this book it’s gross. Not necessarily because of the age difference. Because of the lack of consent or mutual adoration. So time to rally the troops and build an army. Not everyone will make it out alive.
July 12, 2024
Nope.
Well I only read this to get some closure in the series. It was so disappointing.
The author built up this all powerfull Villain which the MC dreaded to go againt; all for what.
The BIG fight only takes place in the last 3 chapters of the last book (12th) in the series.
So many details were left hanging, ended the series on a cliffhanger!
They glossed over the death of a very important character - didn't even have anyone cry or anything.
Killing the Villain seemed like the easiest thing they did.
Overall, disappointing.
Well I only read this to get some closure in the series. It was so disappointing.
The author built up this all powerfull Villain which the MC dreaded to go againt; all for what.
The BIG fight only takes place in the last 3 chapters of the last book (12th) in the series.
So many details were left hanging, ended the series on a cliffhanger!
They glossed over the death of a very important character - didn't even have anyone cry or anything.
Killing the Villain seemed like the easiest thing they did.
Overall, disappointing.
January 14, 2019
I am soooo ready to read the sequel now! Entirely the best series I’ve read in a long while and hope to read all of W.J. Mays other books. I am rather specific about the types of books that I read but. I can definitely attest to the fact that she’s brought my attention to the fact that magic has a place in the here and now, not just the distant past of swords and dragons.
November 14, 2019
Wow. A way to end the book!
I'm so excited that there is a sequel and a prequel after this. I thought it would be the last! I'm so excited for what other adventures Rae would find herself and her new team 😉 it's so sad how things turned out. I mean, everyone wanted to fight this, even if it means they would die. Alas! On to the next!!
I'm so excited that there is a sequel and a prequel after this. I thought it would be the last! I'm so excited for what other adventures Rae would find herself and her new team 😉 it's so sad how things turned out. I mean, everyone wanted to fight this, even if it means they would die. Alas! On to the next!!
October 16, 2017
SPOILERS
who said this was ok??? who read this book and was like yup let's just have fucking Beth have the worst fucking life ever and let's not give Andrew a good cry no let's babe the epilogue be 2 pages long stupid
who said this was ok??? who read this book and was like yup let's just have fucking Beth have the worst fucking life ever and let's not give Andrew a good cry no let's babe the epilogue be 2 pages long stupid
August 21, 2020
Rae of Light Review
The 12th book in The Chronicles of Kerrigan Series. This is what Rae and the gang have been training for all their lives......a showdown with Chromfield. A suspenseful read that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish! I loved it!
The 12th book in The Chronicles of Kerrigan Series. This is what Rae and the gang have been training for all their lives......a showdown with Chromfield. A suspenseful read that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish! I loved it!
March 31, 2022
The storyline is great
But the editing is atrocious! I’ve seen multiple reviews mentioning it throughout the series but nothing has been done.
W.J. May if you read this I’ve marked the errors and am happy to send them to you to fix!
But the editing is atrocious! I’ve seen multiple reviews mentioning it throughout the series but nothing has been done.
W.J. May if you read this I’ve marked the errors and am happy to send them to you to fix!
July 12, 2024
Not the ending I thought
WTH???
After all of that it ended there?
I just know I'm going to have to find the rest of the chronicles now.
It was awesome to see all of them work together like that though.
WTH???
After all of that it ended there?
I just know I'm going to have to find the rest of the chronicles now.
It was awesome to see all of them work together like that though.
July 27, 2017
Love this series
I am so glad that there are more adventures to come. I love all the characters, even Kraigan has redeeming quality or two. Excellent reading
I am so glad that there are more adventures to come. I love all the characters, even Kraigan has redeeming quality or two. Excellent reading
August 27, 2017
Ok book nice filler easy read
September 3, 2017
W J May has a knack for keeping you wanting more. Very satisfying end to the Chronicles but can't wait for the sequels.
December 26, 2017
I really expected a lot more out of this book. Again, disappointment. Build-up then boomp! done, shaking my head. No depth, quick ending. very disappointing.
February 21, 2018
Love this series
May 18, 2018
Stunning!
Simply stunning. Just when the reader thought it was the end...it was not. How long will we wait for the sequel? As long as it takes!
Simply stunning. Just when the reader thought it was the end...it was not. How long will we wait for the sequel? As long as it takes!
May 19, 2018
Riveting! 😍😘
January 15, 2019
Well... I should have known that the series doesn’t end here. It had to keep going 😢
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 2, 2019
Entertaining ending to a fun series
January 1, 2021
Oh dear. What a disappointing end. Like saying: "and it was all a dream". Explaining immortality in that way is so poor
February 23, 2021
Bit of an anticlimactic ending, but I gues it leaves it open for the sequel series.
March 14, 2021
Truth be told, the last book is NOT the last
book...
Every chapter may or may not use "truth be told" entirely too often.
book...
Every chapter may or may not use "truth be told" entirely too often.
March 29, 2021
Good Action
This is one of my favorite in the series. Had good action, many secrets, a dangerous villain, good characters and romance.
This is one of my favorite in the series. Had good action, many secrets, a dangerous villain, good characters and romance.
July 1, 2021
Brilliant
Absolutely stunning brilliant series well written and a great cast of characters and story line hooked from the very first book brilliant
Absolutely stunning brilliant series well written and a great cast of characters and story line hooked from the very first book brilliant
December 9, 2025
Bittersweet. Solid finish. Happy endi- WHAT?!
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