In Darkness Lost

Realms of Aurelai

by Ariel Paiement

The country of Argent teeters on the edge of disaster, and war looms over them when fifteen-year- old Dairdra is thrown into the role of Queen. Dairdra isn't sure she's ready, and as she watches her world crumbling around her, she must decide whether to stand up in the position of Queen or to flee the troubles around her and appoint a regent.

Crypt must decide between his sister and his loyalty to Dairdra. He can divulge the knowledge he has to his queen and save her kingdom whilst dooming his own sister, or he can save his sister and perhaps cost Dairdra her life. Can he save his sister and his Queen while surviving the coming storm?

The fate of the war is in their hands, but will they be able to stand together to come out of this war victorious? Only time can tell.

Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2015

About the author

Ariel Paiement is a speculative fiction author and reader. As an author, her favorite thing to do is to blend elements of science fiction, romance, and real world history into her writing to create rich worlds with their own lore and an immersive experience for readers that is reminiscent of the vast worldbuilding of early fantasy authors like Tolkien or modern fantasy authors like Brandon Sanderson. As a reader, she enjoys lots of styles and genres, though fantasy and science fiction are her favorites.

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She also writes under the pen name Atlas Rose, writing philosophical fiction, historical fiction, and non-fiction, and Thea Lockheart writing contemporary and historical romance. You can find those works here: amazon.com/author/atlas_rose_author or read some of her work on her blogs at atlasroseauthor.com and thealockheartauthor.com.

Reviews

[Barbara Brostek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magic & Mayhem!
This fast paced prequel is a quick, easy read. It’s an exciting combination of interesting, complex characters with plenty of suspense, intrigue, twists, magic, war, assassins, evil villains and emotional drama. I received an advance copy and am happy to leave my honest review. I look forward to reading more of the series. Enjoy!

[Maynerd]

Will review and rate later.

[Shiloh Winters · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think that "In Darkness Lost" was fabulous.