Welcome to ‘Artesans’

‘Artesans’ is a towering, triple-trilogy fantasy series charting the attempts of a fanatical Albian Baron to rid his realm of the Artesan craft he despises. Throughout the course of the series he stops at nothing to achieve his aim. Friend is set against friend, lover against lover, and ally against ally. His treacherous machinations set the very realms at war.

He is opposed at every turn by Major Sullyan, a member of the High King’s fighting forces. Initially unaware of the Baron’s treachery, Sullyan soon becomes his sworn and implacable enemy. Their conflict will threaten the fabric of the world.

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The first trilogy is entitled ‘Artesans of Albia’, the first novel of which is ‘King’s Envoy’. Here is a brief taster.

Taran Elijah’s innocent quest for knowledge uncovers a plot which threatens the world...

In the Fourth Realm of Albia, the Artesan gift is dying. Although Taran Elijah was born to the craft, he is struggling to achieve his potential. Against his friends’ advice, he embarks on a foolhardy plan to acquire the teaching he craves. Instead, he stumbles on a treacherous plot.

In the wake of Taran’s actions, Albia suffers a series of vicious raids. Major Sullyan, of the High King’s forces, is sent to oppose them. But a dark and treacherous power is moving through the realms and both Taran and Sullyan will feel its effects.

Their craft, the lives of their friends, even the very existence of their realm will be threatened unless they expose and oppose this evil.

To read an excerpt, please follow the ‘King’s Envoy Excerpt’ link. 

See the Book Trailer and hear the backing song  

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The second novel in the ‘Artesans of Albia’ trilogy is ‘King's Champion’. Here is a brief taster.

In this intriguing sequel to King’s Envoy, the treacherous force behind the Staff continues to threaten all Artesans.

War looms in the Fifth Realm. Trapped and slowly dying, Major Sullyan must convince Andaryon’s rulers of their danger. Only by forcing a duel to the death can revenge be achieved, but first the major must overcome bigotry and prejudice by gaining the trust of a desperate band of brigands.

Meanwhile, Taran Elijah ignores a command to remain in Albia, thereby exposing himself to an old enemy. Determined to regain the Staff, Lord Sonten revives his plans...

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‘King’s Artesan’ is the third ‘Artesans of Albia’ novel. Read on for another taster.

Two parties are desperate to find the Staff; Rykan’s general, Lord Sonten, and Sullyan’s handsome captain, Robin Tamsen.

Outwitting Robin, Sonten captures Taran’s village, thereby reaching his objective. Aided by Sullyan’s company Robin counterattacks, forcing Sonten to flee.

Can Robin prevent Sonten from escaping with the Staff? On the outcome of this struggle rests not only Sullyan’s life but the lives of all Artesans. For the mysterious Albian Baron - true power behind the Staff - still plans their destruction.