Magic Fades
A Prince Battles
An Ancient Enemy Awakens
It has been more than a hundred years since the Night Mother vanished with a host of Deiran warriors. Eldred, heir to the Deiran throne, races to manifest the Bond -- the greatest of the Night Mother's gifts -- before he reaches the age of ascension. Failure will cost him everything. Trouble in the distant north presents an opportunity for honor. Eldred's ability to decipher the mysteries of the Wretcheds -- a discarded people of the Night Mother -- could spell the difference between victory and death.

Booklife Reviews
The first book in the Heirs of Regula series, A Dragon of Turicum offers a rugged world, vivid descriptions of combat, imaginative religion, magic, and cultures like the Wretcheds, and the welcome message that heroes can have many roles.
Takeaway: Fantasy fans will enjoy this brash young hero battling a dragon, testing his abilities, and finding his place.
Great for fans of: Melanie Rawn, David Farland.

Foreword Clarion Reviews 4/5
A Dragon of Turicum is a fantastical coming-of-age story in which a prince contends with deception, bravery, sacrifice, and unfounded prejudices.

Amazon Reviewers

5 stars - This story of an outsider making his way into his future is distinctly original. Secrets and on going developments have piqued my curiosity and I am compelled to continue to the next book. June 2025

5 stars - I loved it. Excellent book. Feb 2025

5 stars -... I found the book interesting, well written, and exciting... Jan 2022

goodreads reviewers

5 stars - This is the type of stuff that made me fall in love with fantasy novels in the first place oh so long ago. It was the perfect book to close out 2023 with. Jan 2024

4 stars - Despite Eldred - who is kind of... whiny - I actually quite liked him, and am heartened to know this is part of a series. Jan 2022

4 stars - I enjoyed the flawed characters. The fact that none were perfect or had ever power, etc. as you find in a lot of books now, of the cookie cutter variety, this made for a refreshing read. Dec 2023

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• Publication Date: January 1, 2022
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• Print Length: 340 Pages
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