What would you do if an ink-black skull suddenly materialised out of thin air, right in front of your nose?

Scream? So did I…

That skull was Gileada, the first of the 13 sacred crystal Skulls of Light, created in long forgotten times by races of benevolent beings from across the galaxy and brought to Earth to watch over the human race.

Since the days of Atlantis, there have been those who have coveted the Skulls’ power for their own dark purposes. And there have been those willing to sacrifice everything to keep the Skulls safe.

Now the dark forces are rising again, their influence growing daily. And the Skulls have made contact with me, wanting my help to defeat them.

Why me? As yet, I have no idea. All I do know is that I’m scared, confused, and completely out of my depth – and that I can’t say ‘No’.'

Lost Legacy is Book I of The Skull Chronicles series, a global adventure of epic proportions. Also available:
Book II, The Red Skull of Aldebaran
Book III, Daughter of the Gods
Book IV, Khalia's Tomb
Book V, Heart of Regulus

What readers say about Lost Legacy...
~ ‘What a page turner! I couldn't put it down.'
~ ‘Exciting, meaningful and totally absorbing.’
~ ‘Completely believable, gripping and compelling.’
~ ‘I only started it a couple of days ago and have been completely captivated, spending every available moment lost in its pages.’

Gal-Athiel, the second of the sacred Skulls of Light. Hidden in a labyrinth of underground passages. Watched over for eternity by a Native American warrior.

I’m in Arizona with a group of maverick archaeologists on a mission to find her. Only I’m not so sure she wants to be found…

I can’t breathe. I can’t see. I’m lost, irretrievably. A rattle sounds in my throat as I take my final breath. On the ground, just out of reach, a glassy blue skull stares at the new corpse with lifeless eyes.

Only this isn’t my death, it’s someone else’s. Someone on a continent 5000 miles away.

The Red Skull of Aldabaran is Book 2 of The Skull Chronicles series, a global adventure of epic proportions. Also available:
Book 1, Lost Legacy
Book 3, Daughter of the Gods
Book 4, Khalia's Tomb
Book 5, Heart of Regulus

Reviews:
~ ‘Another page turner from D.K. Henderson.'
~ ‘The description and story line was excellent, you could almost believe it to be true.’
~ ‘An excellent read.’
~ ‘Fast paced, adrenalin pumping action packed sequel.’

In the times before time, thirteen sacred crystal skulls were forged by highly advanced, benevolent races from across the galaxy and beyond, and brought to Earth to watch over the evolution of humankind. Since that beginning, they have been coveted by those who have sought to seize the power of the skulls for their own dark purposes.

Three years after the skulls first made contact with her and her life changed forever, Gemma Mason is being drawn ever deeper into their mysteries. Accompanied by her friend Joe, an expert on the skull legends, she faces a world where danger hides in every shadow, death follows brutal death, and unknown enemies stalk every move she makes. What do they want? What do they think she knows? Her only option is to enter ever deeper into the darkness in search of answers, for until Gemma has fulfilled her mission to bring knowledge of the Skulls of Light to humankind, her enemies will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

And throughout, the stories of the thirteen skulls continue to unfold in Gemma's writing. Khalia is the fifth of those thirteen Skulls of Light, created among the stars of the Pleiades from the purest deep green jade. This is also her history...

- A man stumbles panic-stricken through the jungle with the jade skull gripped in his hands, fleeing the horrors of an ancient apocalypse.

- A guardian princess and her lover escape the Pyramid Temple of Atlantis carrying the jade skull, crossing barren continents to keep it safe from its enemies.

- A young English widow runs for her life from a palace prison, taking the jade skull with her. Who are the unseen allies who keep her alive as she crosses the icy wastes of a desolate mountain range, chased by an enemy who will kill anyone who gets in their way to the skulls?

Khalia's Tomb is the fourth book of The Skull Chronicles. The previous books in the series are:
Lost Legacy (Book I)
The Red Skull of Aldebaran (Book II)
Daughter of the Gods (Book III)

UPDATED COVER

The game turns deadly

Maat-su, the lapis lazuli skull, created on a world far from our own. Present at the birth of the first great civilisation of Atlantis, rescued at its fall and carried half way across the world to guide the emergence of a second. One whose legacy strikes wonder into hearts even today.

Far in the future, in 2013, Gemma Mason returns home to England after an abortive expedition through the deserts of Arizona in search of the blue obsidian skull, Gal-Athiel. Wanting only to return to her quiet life, Gemma soon realises this is not to be. After a series of murders, break-ins, and a disturbing encounter with a sinister stranger it becomes clear that someone else is looking for the skulls. Someone who is prepared to stop at nothing to get to them first.

Will Gemma be their next target?

Daughter of the Gods is the 3rd book in The Skull Chronicles series, a global adventure of epic proportions.

Other books in the series:
Lost Legacy (Book 1)
The Red Skull of Aldebaran (Book 2)

Reviews of previous books
'I couldn't put it down'.....'Excellent read'.....'Compelling page turner'.....'Gripping narrative'.....'Completely blew me away.'

‘My dearest Child, from the day the skulls came into your life and you accepted their invitation, you always knew, in some secret place deep within your soul, that this was the way it would go.’

For tens of thousands of years, there have been those who have kept the 13 ancient off-world crystal Skulls of Light safe. Protecting them from the clutches of the dark forces that would use the Skulls’ immense power for their own evil purposes.

Muu-Nan is the 6th of these Skulls, forged in the star system of Arcturus and known to Earth’s ancient civilisations as the Heart of Regulus. From the peaceful glades of a forgotten land to the legendary continent of Atlantis and on to the sun-baked desert lands of a mighty civilisation, Muu-Nan’s human guardians are prepared to sacrifice everything to keep him safe.

Then there is me: ordinary, unremarkable Gemma Mason. Author and mother who the Skulls, in their infinite wisdom, have chosen to share their stories with the world. Preparing us for their return. Hurling me so far out of my comfort zone, it’s disappeared over the horizon.

Now those dark forces have tracked me down and they’ll stop at nothing to get what they want. With my intrepid friend Joe by my side, I’m hurtling ever deeper into a mystery that will push us to our limits – and may also take our lives.

But I’m in too deep to turn back.

Heart of Regulus is a fast-paced, un-put-downable metaphysical fantasy adventure, the 5th book of The Skull Chronicles.

What readers say about the series so far…
‘Fantastic read’ – ‘exciting, meaningful and totally absorbing’ – ‘I was completely immersed’ – ‘I couldn’t put it down’ – ‘another page turner’ – ‘buy it, start to read it, try and put it down’ – ‘another gripping adventure’ – ‘completely consumes your attention’ – ‘a must read’ – ‘Another brilliant book by this brilliant author’ – ‘detailed and wonderfully told’ – ‘absolutely brilliant from start to finish’ – ‘fast paced and exciting’ – ‘difficult to put down’ – ‘amazing and intriguing’ –

Previous books in the series:
Lost Legacy: Book I
The Red Skull of Aldebaran: Book II
Daughter of the Gods: Book III
Khalia’s Tomb: Book IV

Former UK dance champion Caroline Elliott has two burning passions in her life: her sexy, young Spanish lover Antonio, and the weekly Ballroom dance class she teaches to a diverse group of enthusiastic locals in the small English town of Castleham where she lives.

But Caroline has a problem. The numbers attending her class have dwindled and unless she can somehow breathe new life into it, she will have no choice but to close down. A dance display at the local Arts Festival might just be the perfect opportunity to showcase her students and pull in those much-needed new members. How difficult could it be?

With the date of the display approaching, however, illness, affairs and relationship break-ups threaten to crush Caroline’s hopes. As she battles to keep rehearsals on track and soothe her students’ rampant nerves, she must also conquer the demons of a long-ago tragedy in her own life.

Will she be able to let go of her fears and step into the spotlight once again?

Heel Lead is an emotional, passionate and poignant story that entertains while it tugs at your heartstrings. In this short yet compelling novel, author Dawn K. Henderson presents a captivating tale of the power of love, dance and the ties that bind us.

Whether you are a ballroom diva who rocks the rumba and wows with your waltz, or have two left feet, you'll love Heel Lead, a feel good short novel of love, friendship and second chances in a provincial dance class.

AN INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR

What themes does Heel Lead encompass, other than ballroom dancing?

Several primary themes run through this novella, the main ones being love and relationships, and the importance of friendship in our lives, and also that there is almost always the opportunity of a second chance, if we are prepared to take it. Virtually all the characters in Heel Lead are given this second chance in some way. Of course, there is also a healthy dash of romance and passion.

Heel Lead is a wide departure from your previous novels in The Skull Chronicles series. What made you decide to change genre?

About 12 years ago I started ballroom dancing. I walked into my first class, and I was hooked. It was one of the best decisions of my life. It's been so much fun, and has given me so many close friendships, that I felt a powerful pull to use my love of ballroom dancing as the basis for a feel-good short story.

I was also ready for a (temporary) change of genre. The Skull Chronicles are complex novels, weaving story lines through from one book to the next, and each novel is nearly 400 pages, nearly twice as long as Heel Lead's 200 pages. It was fun and a new experience to write a novella focused on romance.

Why should readers choose Heel Lead?

It's emotional, often poignant, with warm characters that most readers will be able to relate to. It's not just a story about ballroom dancing, although that is the setting. It's much more about human interaction and relationships, love and friendships, with all that entails. Plus, it's a novella, a short story, and an easy read that you can get through in a couple of hours. Perfect for holidays, the daily commute or a cosy evening in.

Melia, Priestess of the Pyramid Temple in Atlantis, stumbles in despair through the high mountain ranges at the edge of the continent. Alone, frightened, and pregnant, her exhausted body wracked by the agonising pains of labour. Hunted mercilessly by an enemy who will never give up.

For with her is the quartz crystal Skull A-Lar, one of the 13 sacred and powerful Skulls of Light that once graced the Temple with their wisdom and guidance. Those who pursue her will kill to possess it.

But A-Lar is safe, and today lies buried somewhere in the rolling green countryside of south west England, waiting for his new Guardian to find him.

How do I know? He told me.

Call of the Ancients is the 6th book in this exciting series.

Previous books:
Lost Legacy, Book I
The Red Skull of Aldebaran, Book II
Daughter of the Gods, Book III
Khalia's Tomb, Book IV
Heart of Regulus, Book V

What readers have said about the series:
~ 'detailed and wonderfully told’
~ ‘absolutely brilliant from start to finish’
~ ‘fast paced and exciting’
~ 'exciting, meaningful and totally absorbing’
~ ‘I was completely immersed’
~ ‘I couldn’t put it down'

We are moving through a time of massive change, unprecedented in recorded memory, a time in which life as we know it is being turned upside down. But we do not have to travel through this often confusing and disorientating process alone, for from across the galaxies our star brothers and sisters have gathered to help us through this transformation.

As we move through these turbulent times, the words offered to us by our star brothers and sisters overflow with encouragement, hope and guidance – and an occasional gentle reminder of our personal responsibilities towards each other and our home – to reassure and inspire all who read them.

Many people on Earth are now being contacted by these loving beings, receiving their words of to share with those who as yet do not hear them. This book contains some of these messages, received by the author from these highly evolved and benevolent star races, messages that are filled with the love and wisdom of the universe.

About the author:

In the summer of 2011 Dawn's work took another new turn when the crystal skulls and star beings of light suddenly and unexpectedly entered her life. Since that time, she has been working almost exclusively with them. Inspired by this contact and the messages they were bringing her she turned to writing fiction and in April 2012 she published her debut novel, Lost Legacy, the first in a series entitled The Skull Chronicles. Her writing embraces her interest and passion for these crystal skulls and ancient mysteries.

It was while Dawn was on an extended visit to Sedona in November 2012 that her guides asked her to temporarily put this work aside and to compile as a book the messages she has channelled since they began contacting her. The result was Starspeak; this is the follow up volume she has been intending to write ever since.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dawn lives in the beautiful county of Wiltshire, surrounded by its mysterious ancient landscape and stone monuments, which are an important source of inspiration for her writing. She has a grounded, earthy spirituality which is based as much in the appreciation and enjoyment of our physical existence as in the unseen world around and within us.

OTHER BOOKS BY THE SAME AUTHOR
Non-fiction
Forgotten Wings; O-Books 2009
Starspeak; Nov 2012

Fiction (written as D.K. Henderson)
Lost Legacy (The Skull Chronicles, Book I); 2012
The Red Skull of Aldebaran (The Skull Chronicles, Book II), 2013
Daughter of the Gods (The Skull Chronicles, Book III), 2014
Khalia's Tomb (The Skull Chronicles, Book IV), 2016

Other fiction (written as Dawn K Henderson)
Heel Lead, 2017

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