Böcker av J. Barrett

Sometimes there is nothing you can do to stop the world from burning.For generations, the Keepers of Imbria have wielded the power of the four elements and kept their world safe, fostering peace and prosperity. They were united in this endeavor until one of the Keepers chose to forge her own path, igniting a spark that could burn their entire world to ash. Orabelle, the Water Keeper and Queen of Lehar, has unwittingly set in motion a chain of events that heralds the return of an ancient evil and begins a struggle for power that turns families against each other and allies into enemies.The prophecy of the Solvrei was never anything that Blaise believed in. He scoffed at the old legends, preferring to rule with action and consequence rather than mystical stories interpreted to suit the needs of those who coveted power. But now the Keeper of Fire has lost everything that once mattered to him, and he stands at the precipice of a new era, one where the Keepers of Imbria no longer reign unchecked and supreme. All he has left to hold on to in a crumbling world is his promise to protect the life of one young child, a boy whose destiny has been entangled with the prophecy of the Solvrei. Blaise's determination to safeguard the child forces him to come to terms with old adversaries, and to realize that the ancient tales he always laughed at might be the key to saving their future. His journey to find the truth and reclaim what he has lost will lead him to confront new enemies he never expected to face, including those within himself."Blaise" is the exciting next installment in The Keepers of Imbria series and the epic adventure continues in this cynical but heartfelt tale told by the man who everyone is determined to hate.

A world on the edge of chaos. An ancient evil awakened. A family torn apart.It has been ten years since the fateful battle of Queen's End, and Samirra is ravaged by famine and plague. The Council of Elements has fallen apart, and Maialen, the Keeper of Earth, is the only one who seems to care about holding together the tenuous peace amongst the realms. As the threat of the Fomori grows and war seems inevitable, Maialen realizes that to save her own kingdom and the rest of Imbria, she will have to betray those she has sworn allegiance to and look to the last person she ever thought she would trust, the enigmatic Keeper of Fire.All the while, the looming prophecy of the Solvrei still hangs over the world like a dark shadow. To do what is right, Maialen must decide if she believes the prophecy, and her sister's child is truly of divine blood, or if he is merely a deranged little boy raised to believe that he is the descendant of Gods, another of Orabelle's mistakes she is forced to try to correct.Whatever the Earth Keeper chooses, the fate of the four realms now rests on her.From award-winning author J. Barrett comes the exciting second book in a gritty adventure series full of heart, loyalty, intrigue, deception, and a host of bittersweet emotions.

2022 International Impact Award Gold Medalist for Adventure "An exciting new world filled with elemental magic and political intrigue. This is an excellent start to an epic new fantasy series"When a shocking and brutal murder threatens the fragile peace between the realms of Imbria, Orabelle, the Elemental Keeper of Water and Queen of Lehar, finds herself thrust into a labyrinth of betrayal and deception that runs deeper than she could have ever imagined. Friends, enemies, lovers, and family. No one is what they appear to be, and most of them will do whatever it takes to make sure the mysteries of the past remain buried. As her world begins to unravel, Orabelle enlists the help of a banished warrior and embarks on a quest for answers that takes her across Imbria and into the underground lairs of an ancient enemy, the bloodthirsty and savage Fomori. Realizing the fate of her enemies is intertwined with her own, the headstrong and willful young Queen tries to untangle the web of deception and betrayal that spans generations of Keepers and reveals a chilling prophecy she has unwittingly set in motion. The choices Orabelle makes will change Imbria forever and the secrets she uncovers could cost her everything, including her life. Will she be able to find the answers she needs to save her kingdom and herself or will the lies and treachery of the past destroy her hope for the future? "Fantasy, family drama, and more await. I recommend Orabelle to readers who enjoy action filled fantasy stories" - Reader's Favorite