Vengeance.

Her dreams in tatters, Sable Holdfast plots to bring the world of Dragon Eyre to its knees. With the gods gathering their strength, Sable embarks upon a campaign of bloodshed and destruction, vowing to annihilate the forces that occupy Dragon Eyre, as Blackrose, her reluctant ally, strives to protect the Realm of Ulna from the enemies that surround it.

At stake is not only Ulna, but the entire world of Dragon Eyre, and the future of the Ascendants. Caught between the wrath of Sable, the wild dragons of Wyst, and the mighty forces of Implacatus, Blackrose must fight for her realm, her people, and the survival of Dragon Eyre.

The battle had been won – but the war is far from over.

The Realm of Ulna has been liberated, and Blackrose sits upon her throne once again. Victory over the Banner forces has secured her rule, but opposition to Maddie, her foreign rider, continues to grow. With Unk Tannic agents infiltrating every corner of Dragon Eyre society, Maddie’s position is more fragile than she thinks.

On the other side of the world, Topaz is coming to terms with his new life in the service of the Five Sisters – the most notorious band of pirates sailing the seas of Dragon Eyre; while Sable Holdfast, severely injured in the battle to save Ulna, has finally found peace on a quiet, beautiful island with Badblood. She has turned her back on the world, but it hasn’t yet finished with her…

Back where it all began.

Living quietly with her young children in Colsbury Castle, Karalyn Holdfast has found peace at last. With the Sextant of the Gods under her control, she is making up for lost time, while keeping a wary eye on events sweeping across the other worlds where members of the Holdfast family live. Little does she know that her life is about to change again, as a young mage arises from the remote mountains of Kellach Brigdomin – a young mage who will upset the balance of power that has been carefully nurtured on the Star Continent.

With an eye on achieving ultimate power for herself, Thorn Holdfast arrives in Plateau City with her husband Keir, ready to begin work for an Empress who has not yet forgiven her for the treachery of her youth.

Without any wars to fight, Corthie Holdfast faces a different battle – against the demons in his own mind. Striving to live a peaceful life with Aila and his young family, Corthie’s resolve will be put to the test. If he fails to resist the lure of violence that calls out to him, not only will his family be under threat, but the safety of his entire world.

For six months, the lands of the massacred Scythe tribe have lain empty and desolate; then, one crisp winter's morning, the red sky crackles and forty thousand survivors of the Lostwell Catastrophe appear, along with a dozen dragons, and one Holdfast...

While King Daniel struggles to reform the City, Queen Emily dreams of recapturing the lost town of Jezra on the Western Bank. When the Lostwell Exiles arrive, she realises that she may have found the only force capable of transforming her dreams into a reality.

Lurking in the dark shadows of his palace in Dalrig, Montieth, the powerful God-Prince, conspires against the mortal government, as he plots to seize control of the City's last remaining reserves of salve, whatever the cost.

Onward to Dragon Eyre.

Blackrose, mightiest of dragons, has returned to her world, and found it torn apart by civil war and a brutal occupation. For two decades, the elite Banner armies of Implacatus have struggled to subdue the homeland of the dragons – a world of island chains set amid a sparkling ocean, where the navy battle pirates for control of the lawless seas.

As Blackrose and Maddie’s return heralds the beginning of a new uprising, the dragon queen must make new allies, as well as find a way to tame the reckless and powerful witch, Sable Holdfast, and her dragon Badblood.

The Return of the God-Queen.

A year and a half has passed since the capture of Montieth, the son of the God-Queen. With the Prince in jail, the City of the Aurelians has been at peace.

Only one thing can disturb the tranquility of the City - the former all-powerful God-Queen. Hiding in Port Sanders under an alias, the former tyrant craves a life of luxury and quiet; but when the rest of the City discovers her identity, she realises that she has nowhere to hide...

***** "Fantastic. Fantasy at its very best."

A city ruled by Gods, a mortal champion, a misfit girl and a disobedient dragon…

This box-set includes the Blade Trilogy - the first three books (complete arc) of The Magelands Eternal Siege, over 1300 paperback pages or 2000 Kindle pages!

The Mortal Blade
The Dragon's Blade
The Prince's Blade

The three books of the Blade Trilogy have over 1500 five star ratings between them and The Mortal Blade was ranked as a #1 Best Seller in the Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery categories in the UK store.

Stolen from his home, Corthie Holdfast has arrived in the City of the Eternal Siege as a new Champion.

He must fight alongside the Blades, whose lives are dedicated to the defence of the City against the hordes of monstrous Greenhides; or die at the hands of the Gods who rule.

Maddie Jackdaw, a young Blade, faces her last chance. Thrown out of every unit defending the City, either she takes on a new role, or she will be sent to the Rats, a company of misfits given the perilous tasks beyond the Great Walls.

Her new role, if she takes it, will bring her face to face with her deepest fears, for beneath the walls, in a secret and hidden lair, lies a dragon, imprisoned and waiting…

What readers are saying:

***** “An amazing fantasy book by a British author. A well written story that draws you in, the characters are great, I can't wait to see where the story goes.”

***** “The book has all the strong foundations for an epic fantasy series. If you are looking for a new fantasy series to get stuck in then do yourself a favour and pick up this book! It is fantastic..”

***** “The first book that I have read by this author. It was one of those books that you find hard to put down. Lovable characters, great plot and I am looking forward to reading the rest of his works.”

***** “This is the kind of epic fantasy that I live for: multiple interesting characters, a mysterious world (with the promise of more to come), power struggles, an eternal war with demons-like creatures, and just a tad of romance. ... I cannot recommend this enough!”

***** “Mortal Blade is a rich and detailed book, the world evolves as more details are revealed through the lives of the four main characters. It is not fast paced or constant action but thoughtful character development. As if a painting is gradually coming into focus as each layer is added.”

***** “Brilliant, best read I've had in ages, whole heartedly recommended with no doubt. Brilliant characters including 2 dragons one of whom makes me laugh with her curmudgeonly character I'd say this would suit 14 years plus.”

***** “Great care has been taken with world building, character development and multiple, intersecting plot lines that make it very hard to put down once you start. It exceeded my expectations.”

***** “This is a fantastic story and it has everything you would want - dragons, gods, superpowers and lots of drama!”

The Reign of Terror begins...

Rescued from a desert wasteland where he had been stranded for four thousand years, the Tenth Ascendant sits upon the throne of the City - his powers subduing the immortal gods and demigods who once ruled.

Across the Straits in Jezra, Emily, Van and Kelsey Holdfast rally the last forces of resistance to the Ascendant's rule. At stake is the future, not only of the City of the Aurelians, but of the tyrant gods of Implacatus.

The only way to stop him is for former enemies to unite, but some crimes are too terrible to be forgiven...

***** "If you like this genre, you simply must buy this series, excellent storyline, teeth gripping action and suspense and a story you don't want to end."

Join the next generation of Holdfasts as they battle to save their world from the deadliest threat that it has ever faced, in this, the second and concluding part of the Magelands Epic.

This box-set includes the last four books (complete arc) of The Magelands Epic, over 2000 pages!

Fragile Empire Storm Mage Soulwitch Rises Renegade Gods

The Empire has lived in peace for 16 years, but trouble is brewing behind the Grey Mountains, where the renegade nation of Rahain prepares; arming itself for a long-awaited war of vengeance.

Karalyn, the 18 year old daughter of two war heroes, is trying to find a place for herself in the world. Her own powers were deemed so dangerous she spent much of her childhood in exile.

Now, the lure of the Imperial Capital and the prospect of service to the Empress is pulling her out of isolation and into the affairs of the world.

What readers are saying:

***** “I can’t see myself ever giving less than 5 stars, this series is one of the best I have ever read. The characters are 3 dimensional, flawed and therefore very ‘human’, more twists and turns than a twisty turny thing and all in all a damn fine read.”

***** “This is how all fantasy books should be written, great 8 book series. Christopher Mitchell is a author well worth reading.”

***** “I’ll be probably saying much the same in every review I’ve written for the Magelands Epic series, this is a superb story, great writing, great characters, great plots. Christopher Mitchell has created a place for himself amongst the best with this series and I look forward to more.”

***** “This book became more than I expected. The only time I put it down was to sleep. And often I fell asleep after reading very late with the book still in my hands. A great book!! Please keep them coming!!”

***** “Unexpected twists and turns. New characters mixed with the old. A new war, new mage, and a new way to do magic that hasn't been explained yet. I would recommend this series to anyone that enjoys good well written fantasy.”

***** “It’s the best and worst feeling when a superb series comes to a perfect climactic conclusion. Best as it gives the series what it deserves and is so wonderfully satisfying. Worst as it reminds the reader of just what will be no more, namely new additions. This is a perfect example of that dichotomy. Perfectly written, perfectly satisfyingly enjoyable and a perfect series ender - which I’m perfectly happy to highly recommend.”

***** "An amazing read that kept me captivated from the first to the last page. The story is amazing with epic scenes. This had me on the edge of my seat. I definitely recommend this read. I could not put this read down."

***** “Excellent conclusion of this part of the Magelands saga! Compelling characters that just keep giving, great storytelling that makes you yearn for the

Stolen from his home, Corthie Holdfast has arrived in the City of the Eternal Siege as a new Champion.

He must fight alongside the Blades, whose lives are dedicated to the defence of the City against the hordes of monstrous Greenhides; or die at the hands of the Gods who rule.

Maddie Jackdaw, a young Blade, faces her last chance. Thrown out of every unit defending the City, either she takes on a new role, or she will be sent to the Rats, a company of misfits given the perilous tasks beyond the Great Walls.

Her new role, if she takes it, will bring her face to face with her deepest fears, for beneath the walls, in a secret and hidden lair, lies a dragon, imprisoned and waiting…

The Holdfasts of Lostwell are scattered. Sable, injured by Belinda, hides among the wild dragons of the Catacombs, while they plot to drive her and Maddie out.

Taken by the former God-Queen of Tara, Kelsey faces a life in captivity, alongside Aila; while Corthie lies sick and broken - his dreams of destiny in tatters, his hopes in ruins.

All that stands between the Ascendants and victory is Belinda, who faces her own struggles as she attempts to keep her resistance a secret. Battling her fears, only she has the power to free the land where once she was queen.