The Books of Braenyn Series

Meet Braenyn, elf, thief, magic-user. He lives a rogue's life with his lover, the shape-shifter, Tarrow. Together they try to survive and better their situation in a mad world filled with warlords, cut-throats, supernatural horrors, trows, gibbelins and ogres. Following his own path, Braenyn undertakes dangerous quests and missions seeking wealth and treasure each time taking bigger risks. When he gets wind of the fabled scepter of King Namiss, he sets out on a search that will change everything. Braenyn's resolve is about to be tested and his world shattered when he gets more than a priceless artifact studded with precious gemstones. Secrets that should have remained buried rise up to haunt the elf forever. Join the continuing adventures of Braenyn the elf thief and a world filled with magic, mystery, and adventure in the tradition of dungeons and dragons and the pulp fiction of old. Book 1 of the Books of Braenyn. Each tale is a self-contained story but they will all connect in an over-arching story line.

After discovering the secret of his lineage, Braenyn races back to his homelands to confront his mother and his life of lies. Abandoning Tarrow in shame he stops to rest in the human town of Ashburn. While drinking his sorrows away a desperate young girl stumbles into the tavern with a tale too horrible to believe. When no one steps up to help, Braenyn offers his assistance and goes to investigate the girl's tale of a haunted church and things that go bump in the night. Soon Braenyn descends into a world of primal terror and the very bowels of hell itself. Will the entire town fall to the denizens of the damned or will the elf come to the rescue of those he despises... humans? Join the continuing adventures of Braenyn the elf thief and a world filled with magic, mystery, and adventure in the tradition of dungeons and dragons and the pulp fiction of old. Books 2 of the Books of Braenyn. Each tale is a self-contained story but will all connect in an over-arching story line.

Braenyn returns to his homeland in Havenwood Forest to confront his mother about the secrets she'd been guarding from him his entire life. He threatens to shun her and his people when a dark force threatens his people and their very existence. An army of killers marches into Elven land leaving only destruction and enslavement in their wake. Braenyn must decide between his rage and his family bonds in a fight that will lead him closer to his true destiny. Join the continuing adventures of Braenyn the elf thief and a world filled with magic, mystery, and adventure in the tradition of dungeons and dragons and the pulp fiction of old. Book 3 of the Books of Braenyn. Each tale is a self-contained story but they will all connect in an over-arching story line. Approximately 5,700 words.

In this tale Braenyn's lover Tarrow takes center stage as he relays his mysterious past for the first time to the elf thief. Tarrow's tale of woe moves forward the emotional bond between he and Braenyn, revealing how the shifter first used his powers to kill. Meanwhile, Braenyn steals the most prized gemstone in the land, intending to sell it to the highest bidder. This is Book 4 of the Books of Braenyn. Each tale is a self-contained story but they will all connect in an over-arching story line. Approximately 8,000 words.

Braenyn and Tarrow head to the city of Green Spires to sell the Gem of Iplorius to the King. While there the King makes another offer to the elf thief that he simply cannot resist. Against the warnings of his lover, Tarrow, Braenyn sets out on a new journey that will take him into the Whitewood Mountains and up the treacherous slopes of Mount Vapor. He will get one step closer to the secrets of his lineage and discover a greater challenge than he bargained for. Duel on Mount Vapor is number 5 in the Books of Braenyn. It is part of an over-arching story line. This story is approximately 8,000 words. Pick-up Books 1-4, available now!

Tarrow is dying. The elf thief, Braenyn, races against time to find the only thing that can cure his poisoned lover. This journey is unlike anything the elf will ever face. It means facing a fear he has never known, that of a descent into the bowels of madness and darkness but even worse, coming face to face with the possibility of losing the only person he loves in the entire world. This will be Braenyn's most challenging quest yet. The Urn of Orgo is number 6 in the Books of Braenyn. It is part of an over-arching story line. This story is approximately 7,000 words. Pick-up Books 1-5, available now! Visit the author at Shadowtales.com