Blue Crystal
Blue belongs to the Humans, who originally came to these lands from the sea.
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The Dark Lair Trilogy
Three Crystals. Three Races. One Prophecy.
A completed epic fantasy trilogy of ancient evil, war, unlikely heroes and a darkness awakening after three thousand years.
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Begin with Wyvern
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Start with Book One and follow the completed journey through Maelstrom and Dragon Knight.
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The Dark Lair Trilogy
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A World on the Edge of Darkness
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Three crystals once sealed an ancient prison. Now the world has forgotten, the kingdoms turn against one another, and the Prince of Shade stirs in the shadows.
Green Crystal
Green belongs to the Dwarves, in recognition of their woodland home.
Red Crystal
Red belongs to the Faerkine and their ancient connection to the fabled, long-lost magics of the Elders, also known as the Old Ones, the original bringers of magic to the world.
The Complete Trilogy
Begin with Wyvern, cross the Great Maelstrom, and follow the battle through to Dragon Knight.
View the trilogy →The World of Dark Lair
Explore the kingdoms, deserts, mountains, wastes, islands and seas shown on the original maps.
Explore the world →Heroes and Enemies
Meet Brinn Thronso, Princess Megan, Ben Preem, Ultor Halfbreed and the figures who shape the fate of the world.
Meet the characters →Critical praise
What Readers Are Saying
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“A classic trilogy in the making.”
“A compelling narrative filled with tension and intrigue… richly imagined and immersive.”
“A wonderful and epic adventure.”