Book 0.5

Matthew Morthan, Marshal General of the Lithonian Army, Lord Protector of the Realm and brother to the King of Lithonia has been given a mission. Harmon’s Island, the first line of defense for Lithonia against the Hathorites, has recently been equipped with a new defense system and King Charles trusts only his brother to give him an accurate report of its ability to protect Lithonia.

But Charles has other reasons for wanting his brother away from Endomir. He has long been in love with Matthew’s pregnant wife, Nikkana, and wants a chance to spend time alone with her. However, Matthew’s plans to travel to Harmon’s Island have been leaked to the Hathorites and he is walking into a trap.

Meanwhile Nikkana has gone into early labor. Thanks to the Link that magically binds her to Matthew she can feel him fighting for his life just as he can feel her fighting for hers.

Master Tam Gale is one of the Masters of the Ithrimir who are Gifted with ability to touch the Life Source that resides in all living things, but can he save Nikkana and her unborn child? Can Matthew and the Masters on Harmon’s Island fight off the invading Hathorites and their Magi?


Book 1

From the Ashes

by Kristina Gruell

Published 4 March 2021

Lenathaina Morthan is the third heir of a dying line. Her Uncle, the King, has only two legitimate children. His oldest son and heir is unbalanced and sadistic and his younger son is only a child. The King is determined to use her as a bargaining chip to seal a treaty for aide with his longtime ally against the zealous Hathorite nation, which is ruled by a goddess only known as the Mystic.

The Lithonian court has many factions, some poised to help Lenathaina save the throne and the people she loves, and others ready to take advantage of the chaos to seize power. The Morthan House is on the verge of collapse and their ancient enemy, the Hathorites, is poised to move on the fractured country as soon as it does.

Can Lenathaina do her duty to her country and marry a man she has never seen to secure the alliance? When her Uncle dies, can she help the country she loves survive the fallout? If the Hathorites manage to seize power…. Her people may face a fate worse than death.


Book 2

A Burning Ember

by Kristina Gruell

Published 7 April 2021

The fate of the Lithonian people is balanced on the edge of a knife. Lenathaina Morthan Coden is the rightful Queen of Lithonia but an ocean and her bastard cousin, Garrett Morlette, stand between her and the throne.

On the eve of former king’s murder, Garrett proclaimed himself his half-brother’s heir and stole the throne from his cousin, Lenathaina. In order to keep the nobles from rising up against him, Garrett has taken hostages from every house, great and small, and has imprisoned them in a mountain fortress. The high lords and lords of Lithonia are also trapped in the mountain city, unable to leave until they swear oaths of fealty to the Usurper King.

The Goddess Incarnate, the Mystic of Hathor, is beginning to move out of the shadows. No longer content to influence events unseen, She is ordering Her agents to make bold and deadly moves. How many lives will be claimed by the Goddess before her true purpose is revealed?

Lenathaina is still recovering from the trauma of being kidnapped and the loss of her uncle and friend. Her aunt and cousin are missing. To avoid dealing with her emotional pain she has thrown herself into her plans to return to Lithonia and her training as a warrior.

As Lenathaina prepares for war, the various factions of the Lithonian court take sides. Battle lines are being drawn. Soldiers are called to arms. Can Lenathaina save her throne and her people?


Book 3

The Flame Within

by Kristina Gruell

Published 23 August 2021

The civil war continues in book three of the In Blood and Fire series.