

She graduated from the University of Akron in 1975 with a BA in Philosophy, and in 1981 received a post-baccalaureate in Nutrition. Her fortune-telling grandmother and the Celtic magical beliefs in her native Jackson County heavily influenced her writing. She began writing in high school before stopping to focus instead on college. She is currently in the middle of another series, Shattered Realms, set in the same world a generation later those books have been published yearly since 2016.Ĭinda Williams was born in Springfield, Ohio in 1952. Her young adult high fantasy series Seven Realms was published between 20. Her Heir Chronicles young adult contemporary fantasy series was originally published by Hyperion from 2006 to 2008, with two more installments in 20.

Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the ruthless king, they will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine.The Heir Chronicles and The Seven Realms SeriesĬinda Williams Chima (born 1952) is a New York Times bestselling author of young adult fantasy, best known for The Heir Chronicles, The Seven Realms and The Shattered Realm series. Eventually, Ash's and Jenna's paths will collide in Arden. Though Jenna doesn't know why she's being hunted, she knows that she can't get caught. But when the King's Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers, Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any birth-based curse. With time running out, Ash faces an excruciating choice: Can he use his powers not to save a life but to take it?Abandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told that the magemark on the back of her neck would make her a target. Now he's closer than ever to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. This dazzling beginning to a new series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are new to her work.Īdrian sul'Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic-and a thirst for revenge.

Set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a breathtaking story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death.
