Back where it all began.

Living quietly with her young children in Colsbury Castle, Karalyn Holdfast has found peace at last. With the Sextant of the Gods under her control, she is making up for lost time, while keeping a wary eye on events sweeping across the other worlds where members of the Holdfast family live. Little does she know that her life is about to change again, as a young mage arises from the remote mountains of Kellach Brigdomin – a young mage who will upset the balance of power that has been carefully nurtured on the Star Continent.

With an eye on achieving ultimate power for herself, Thorn Holdfast arrives in Plateau City with her husband Keir, ready to begin work for an Empress who has not yet forgiven her for the treachery of her youth.

Without any wars to fight, Corthie Holdfast faces a different battle – against the demons in his own mind. Striving to live a peaceful life with Aila and his young family, Corthie’s resolve will be put to the test. If he fails to resist the lure of violence that calls out to him, not only will his family be under threat, but the safety of his entire world.

Stolen from his home, Corthie Holdfast has arrived in the City of the Eternal Siege as a new Champion.

He must fight alongside the Blades, whose lives are dedicated to the defence of the City against the hordes of monstrous Greenhides; or die at the hands of the Gods who rule.

Maddie Jackdaw, a young Blade, faces her last chance. Thrown out of every unit defending the City, either she takes on a new role, or she will be sent to the Rats, a company of misfits given the perilous tasks beyond the Great Walls.

Her new role, if she takes it, will bring her face to face with her deepest fears, for beneath the walls, in a secret and hidden lair, lies a dragon, imprisoned and waiting…

Vengeance.

Her dreams in tatters, Sable Holdfast plots to bring the world of Dragon Eyre to its knees. With the gods gathering their strength, Sable embarks upon a campaign of bloodshed and destruction, vowing to annihilate the forces that occupy Dragon Eyre, as Blackrose, her reluctant ally, strives to protect the Realm of Ulna from the enemies that surround it.

At stake is not only Ulna, but the entire world of Dragon Eyre, and the future of the Ascendants. Caught between the wrath of Sable, the wild dragons of Wyst, and the mighty forces of Implacatus, Blackrose must fight for her realm, her people, and the survival of Dragon Eyre.

***** "Absolute must read if you enjoy magic and action..."

Six mages from five different lands, each with a destiny that will bind them together as friends, enemies and lovers, must join the battle for control of their world before facing the ultimate test, one that will determine the survival of the Magelands.

This box-set includes the first four books (complete arc) of The Magelands Epic, over 2000 pages!

The Queen’s Executioner
The Severed City
Needs of the Empire
Sacrifice

Five peoples. Five powers. One land.

Millennia ago, five continents smashed together to create a new world – The Star Continent.

For countless years the earth shifted and settled and now, at last, the five peoples can meet each other on the fertile plateau that joins their lands together.

Two of these peoples, the Realm of the Holdings and the Rahain Republic, are advanced, rich and powerful, and the world is soon engulfed in war.

The Rahain grow dominant and eye their neighbours with greed, but the Holdings have a secret weapon – the creator of the world is their god and ally, and can speak to their mightiest vision mages.

With a god on their side, how can the Holdings lose…

What readers are saying:

***** “If you like this genre, you simply must buy this series. excellent storyline, teeth gripping action and suspense and a story you don't want to end.”

***** “Welcome to the Magelands series. It’s a weird and wonderful ride. Be prepared to get hooked from the get go.”

***** “I have read nothing in a long time that leads to an Epic series such as this.”

***** “There is plenty of action, intrigue, deception, unfortunate outcomes and other scenarios that made this a compelling read.”

***** “I just finished The Queens Executioner and immediately bought the rest of the series. To me that is the highest recommendation I can give.”

***** “Just an excellent story! Characters are believable and it makes it easy to fall in love with them (or want to kill them!).”

***** “A must read for fans of Fantasy Fiction”

***** “ I like the use of some 'new' races instead of the common elves/dwarves/goblins etc, and the author has put a lot of thought into building the world and its various cultures and societies. Plus there are some high-stakes dramatic moments and unexpected twists that make for an exciting read. Recommended!”

***** "If you like this genre, you simply must buy this series, excellent storyline, teeth gripping action and suspense and a story you don't want to end."

Join the next generation of Holdfasts as they battle to save their world from the deadliest threat that it has ever faced, in this, the second and concluding part of the Magelands Epic.

This box-set includes the last four books (complete arc) of The Magelands Epic, over 2000 pages!

Fragile Empire Storm Mage Soulwitch Rises Renegade Gods

The Empire has lived in peace for 16 years, but trouble is brewing behind the Grey Mountains, where the renegade nation of Rahain prepares; arming itself for a long-awaited war of vengeance.

Karalyn, the 18 year old daughter of two war heroes, is trying to find a place for herself in the world. Her own powers were deemed so dangerous she spent much of her childhood in exile.

Now, the lure of the Imperial Capital and the prospect of service to the Empress is pulling her out of isolation and into the affairs of the world.

What readers are saying:

***** “I can’t see myself ever giving less than 5 stars, this series is one of the best I have ever read. The characters are 3 dimensional, flawed and therefore very ‘human’, more twists and turns than a twisty turny thing and all in all a damn fine read.”

***** “This is how all fantasy books should be written, great 8 book series. Christopher Mitchell is a author well worth reading.”

***** “I’ll be probably saying much the same in every review I’ve written for the Magelands Epic series, this is a superb story, great writing, great characters, great plots. Christopher Mitchell has created a place for himself amongst the best with this series and I look forward to more.”

***** “This book became more than I expected. The only time I put it down was to sleep. And often I fell asleep after reading very late with the book still in my hands. A great book!! Please keep them coming!!”

***** “Unexpected twists and turns. New characters mixed with the old. A new war, new mage, and a new way to do magic that hasn't been explained yet. I would recommend this series to anyone that enjoys good well written fantasy.”

***** “It’s the best and worst feeling when a superb series comes to a perfect climactic conclusion. Best as it gives the series what it deserves and is so wonderfully satisfying. Worst as it reminds the reader of just what will be no more, namely new additions. This is a perfect example of that dichotomy. Perfectly written, perfectly satisfyingly enjoyable and a perfect series ender - which I’m perfectly happy to highly recommend.”

***** "An amazing read that kept me captivated from the first to the last page. The story is amazing with epic scenes. This had me on the edge of my seat. I definitely recommend this read. I could not put this read down."

***** “Excellent conclusion of this part of the Magelands saga! Compelling characters that just keep giving, great storytelling that makes you yearn for the

The battle had been won – but the war is far from over.

The Realm of Ulna has been liberated, and Blackrose sits upon her throne once again. Victory over the Banner forces has secured her rule, but opposition to Maddie, her foreign rider, continues to grow. With Unk Tannic agents infiltrating every corner of Dragon Eyre society, Maddie’s position is more fragile than she thinks.

On the other side of the world, Topaz is coming to terms with his new life in the service of the Five Sisters – the most notorious band of pirates sailing the seas of Dragon Eyre; while Sable Holdfast, severely injured in the battle to save Ulna, has finally found peace on a quiet, beautiful island with Badblood. She has turned her back on the world, but it hasn’t yet finished with her…

The Reign of Terror begins...

Rescued from a desert wasteland where he had been stranded for four thousand years, the Tenth Ascendant sits upon the throne of the City - his powers subduing the immortal gods and demigods who once ruled.

Across the Straits in Jezra, Emily, Van and Kelsey Holdfast rally the last forces of resistance to the Ascendant's rule. At stake is the future, not only of the City of the Aurelians, but of the tyrant gods of Implacatus.

The only way to stop him is for former enemies to unite, but some crimes are too terrible to be forgiven...

The Return of the God-Queen.

A year and a half has passed since the capture of Montieth, the son of the God-Queen. With the Prince in jail, the City of the Aurelians has been at peace.

Only one thing can disturb the tranquility of the City - the former all-powerful God-Queen. Hiding in Port Sanders under an alias, the former tyrant craves a life of luxury and quiet; but when the rest of the City discovers her identity, she realises that she has nowhere to hide...

The nightmare has begun… but where is the Black Dragon?

After a thousand years, the Eternal Enemy has breached the Great Walls, devastating great swathes of the City. Thousands lie dead, while the survivors huddle behind the old and decaying walls of the inner defences.

With the greenhides on one side, and the corrupt and cruel regime of the ruling Gods on the other, the people of the City await their end.

All that stands in the way is a disgraced Champion, a tortured God and two Mortals from a forgotten legend…

***** "Fantastic. Fantasy at its very best."

A city ruled by Gods, a mortal champion, a misfit girl and a disobedient dragon…

This box-set includes the Blade Trilogy - the first three books (complete arc) of The Magelands Eternal Siege, over 1300 paperback pages or 2000 Kindle pages!

The Mortal Blade
The Dragon's Blade
The Prince's Blade

The three books of the Blade Trilogy have over 1500 five star ratings between them and The Mortal Blade was ranked as a #1 Best Seller in the Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery categories in the UK store.

Stolen from his home, Corthie Holdfast has arrived in the City of the Eternal Siege as a new Champion.

He must fight alongside the Blades, whose lives are dedicated to the defence of the City against the hordes of monstrous Greenhides; or die at the hands of the Gods who rule.

Maddie Jackdaw, a young Blade, faces her last chance. Thrown out of every unit defending the City, either she takes on a new role, or she will be sent to the Rats, a company of misfits given the perilous tasks beyond the Great Walls.

Her new role, if she takes it, will bring her face to face with her deepest fears, for beneath the walls, in a secret and hidden lair, lies a dragon, imprisoned and waiting…

What readers are saying:

***** “An amazing fantasy book by a British author. A well written story that draws you in, the characters are great, I can't wait to see where the story goes.”

***** “The book has all the strong foundations for an epic fantasy series. If you are looking for a new fantasy series to get stuck in then do yourself a favour and pick up this book! It is fantastic..”

***** “The first book that I have read by this author. It was one of those books that you find hard to put down. Lovable characters, great plot and I am looking forward to reading the rest of his works.”

***** “This is the kind of epic fantasy that I live for: multiple interesting characters, a mysterious world (with the promise of more to come), power struggles, an eternal war with demons-like creatures, and just a tad of romance. ... I cannot recommend this enough!”

***** “Mortal Blade is a rich and detailed book, the world evolves as more details are revealed through the lives of the four main characters. It is not fast paced or constant action but thoughtful character development. As if a painting is gradually coming into focus as each layer is added.”

***** “Brilliant, best read I've had in ages, whole heartedly recommended with no doubt. Brilliant characters including 2 dragons one of whom makes me laugh with her curmudgeonly character I'd say this would suit 14 years plus.”

***** “Great care has been taken with world building, character development and multiple, intersecting plot lines that make it very hard to put down once you start. It exceeded my expectations.”

***** “This is a fantastic story and it has everything you would want - dragons, gods, superpowers and lots of drama!”

Onward to Dragon Eyre.

Blackrose, mightiest of dragons, has returned to her world, and found it torn apart by civil war and a brutal occupation. For two decades, the elite Banner armies of Implacatus have struggled to subdue the homeland of the dragons – a world of island chains set amid a sparkling ocean, where the navy battle pirates for control of the lawless seas.

As Blackrose and Maddie’s return heralds the beginning of a new uprising, the dragon queen must make new allies, as well as find a way to tame the reckless and powerful witch, Sable Holdfast, and her dragon Badblood.