The world is at peace. The Earth flourishes. The Old One dreams. Kutu and humans exist in harmony. It is a beautiful time, yet I sense great trouble. Aeons away, on the far side of infinity, where the shadow is darkest and laughter rare, a black-winged Nigh-kutu paced a darkened room in agitation. His brother was dying. He knew he must embrace the rage and cut free all else that he felt. It was the warrior code: Better to have a thousand that could not loose than a million that might not win. There was no place for weakness. This was going to be the battle for life itself. The black-winged ones have vengeance in their hearts and a plan that cannot fail. Who will fall? Tumultus, by KS Turner, is the second book in the Chronicles of Fate and Choice; a truly original concept.
KS Turner, Kate-Sarah Turner, is a UK based author of epic fantasy fiction. Kate originally trained as a designer and illustrator; studying at Saint Martins School of Art and Middlesex University in London, and then stayed in London to work in design. Inspiration for the Chronicles of Fate and Choice books came from a vivid series of dreams. Kate initially tried illustrating her dreams, but found the medium too limiting for the story, so began writing. At first there wasn't any intention of writing novels, but the books soon started to form. "I've always wanted to bring something creative to the world. Something to touch peoples hearts and minds. I've experimented with different creative mediums and used to think that perhaps, if I tried hard enough, I would be an okay fine or graphic artist. I didn't think I could write. But then, the more I wrote, the more I wanted to write and the words just poured forth. I found that writing depicted the stories in my head perfectly. It was my eureka moment; I had found my creative medium. I knew, without a doubt, I had to write."
Kate now lives in Somerset, in the heart of the West Country. "It's a lovely juxtaposition. I can visit my familiar stomping grounds in London, and then I can go home to luscious scenery, the gentle hum of the West Country, and a brilliant atmosphere for writing. For me, it's a good balance."
When Kate isn't writing, she likes to draw, paint, sculpt, study maths, theology and philosophy, nurture nature, explore, and spend time with friends and family.