R.K. Lander

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About R.K. Lander
I'm R.K. Lander and I have always loved fantasy.
I read Tolkien and Hobb. I read Robert Jordan and Will Wight. I read all those classic fantasy books and when there was nothing left to read, I wrote my own stories, the ones I wanted to read but couldn't find.
I love epic fantasy. The battles, the creatures, the riveting stories and sweeping worlds. But I love the characters just as much. I love the intrigue, the politics, the strategy and the philosophy behind the magic systems. I love imaginary worlds that make sense, and I love characters that think logically.
I love exploring the depths of the warrior mindset. I love the emotions that life-changing events bring about, and if I can make my readers feel all those things, then that is what I most love about writing.
I hope you will read my stories and enjoy them, and if you do, I would love to hear from you.
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Blog postDestiny of a Prince Update
OK I’m late. I’m sorry.
It’s taken me a year to publish each book in this epic fantasy series, but Destiny of a Prince will take just a little longer.
I never expected the series to get so complicated, seriously. But it did. The plot twists and turns, the mysteries I managed to create and now need to solve. There are a serious number of plot threads and I don’t want to miss any of them, firstly because – well – no. Secondly, some of you guys2 months ago Read more -
Blog postIt’s been a while, I know. But admittedly, I have been very busy, and I thought I’d fill you in on just what has been going on at R.K. Lander Shedquarters.
This is just one thing I’ve been up to these past months. No, unfortunately, I did not do this myself. I wish I could! Kudos to Asha Znamenska for a wonderful illustration for the last book in The Silvan Saga.
The image has a filter applied to it, and of course I can’t show you the whole thing before the cover is read10 months ago Read more -
Blog postRise of The Silvan, The Silvan Saga book V out today
It’s been ten long months and the result is a massive 248K book that totally ran away with me. And I don’t care, so long as you love it.
The paperback edition should be available in a few weeks, and the audiobook, once more narrated by Daniel Thomas May, will take around three months.
It’s time for a break, just a short one. A whole week of getting up late and then it’s back to the writing hut to start on book1 year ago Read more -
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Blog postAt last!!!! Book 5 of The Silvan Saga is about to launch.
I can’t believe how the book just ran away with me like this. I never meant it to be 650 pages long – seriously.
Still, I’m not complaining. I’m not a plotter, not a pantser. I’m somewhere in between, and if a story takes me down a path I hadn’t intended, my only question is: “Is it good?” If it is, I’ll take that path and follow it to the end. Enter Rise of The Silvan.
Of course, as a series, I know what needed1 year ago Read more -
Blog postSaturday 23rd January was the Q&A session for Rise of the Silvan, book V of The Silvan Saga.
I remember really enjoying the first Q&A I did last year, thought I could never get that many people to come in and participate. I was wrong then, and even more dramatically wrong this time round. What a riot! I loved it!!
Did you miss it? Watch the replay here.
We’re almost there. One final polish and a proofread away and Rise of the Silvan will launch, after a two-mon1 year ago Read more -
Blog postAn author update for you – at last!
It’s been a while folks. Not that I’ve been distracted from writing. Despite the COVID crisis, I have been squirrelling away in my writing hut, and have somehow managed to create a massive doorstep of a fifth instalment of The Silvan Saga. I know epic fantasy series are supposed to be long, but honestly?
What have I done?
Well, for one, I’ve missed my deadline. I know you were all hoping for a an epic read in December, but I just can1 year ago Read more -
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Blog postThe long-awaited audiobook for Return of a Warlord is on pre-release, as of today!
Well, it would have been nice for Tantor to say something, of course, but thank the Gods my readers and listeners warned me.
Now I noticed the pre-release has a really great price, half of what it will cost once it goes live on the 27th of October. So I hope you’ll take advantage and hit the pre-order button. Here are the links:
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Blog postThe day has come. Book IV of The Silvan Saga is out!! This is the best time for an author, and potentially the worst if readers don’t like it. But I’m staying positive. First reviews from my amazing ARC team have been brilliant, and now it’s time to sit back and wait for the verdict from the general public.
Deep breath, bottle of champers, or maybe cava. Chocolates and my specs for seeing things. Relaxing spa music, my best pyjamas and maybe a fire in the garden pit. No sleepin2 years ago Read more -
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Blog postWith just weeks to go before the release of book four of the Silvan Saga, the final manuscript is locked down and ready for its final edit.
Did I nearly miss my cut off? Yes. But I didn’t so I’m breathing again, at least until I get some feedback from my editor to the effect of, ‘it’s amazing.’
I thought Dawn of a Legend was long at 130,000 words, but Return of a Warlord has far surpassed that. Prior to that final edit, we are at 150,000 words. That’s a big wodge o2 years ago Read more -
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Titles By R.K. Lander
The final instalment of The Silvan Saga.
A novice once set out upon the road of a warrior. It was the dawn of a legend, a journey that is almost complete…
But first, Fel’annár must face one last enemy, the greatest known to elvendom.
Gra’dón. the most powerful of all the Nim’uán.
With victory assured in the north, what’s left of the king’s forces must return home, to one last war. But the vastness of the invading army and its unnatural allies spells disaster for the lands of Ea Uaré.
With his purpose finally revealed, Fel’annár and The Company must arrive before the enemy can raze their city to the ground. But time is running out, and Aria, god of Bel’arán, must protect what lies hidden deep inside the Evergreen Wood. To avoid the unthinkable, she must use all her allies, even those still unknown to the first world.
Can Fel’annár lead the elven army home in time, confront the greatest warrior he has ever faced? Can he protect Aria’s secret and save his homeland from death and annihilation? Even for himself?
The saga is complete, but the story continues. Coming soon…
With a kingdom to rebuild, the elven king must call on all his allies to commence the Restoration. With his army shattered and his people slowly coming to terms with the errors of the past, trust is hard to come by.
After the Battle of Brothers, Fel'annár is a commander by name, but when a familiar enemy turns its attention on the Great Forest, the new Warlord will need all the help he can get to keep his warriors united under the command of Pan'assár, one-time nemesis of his people.
But battle is not war, and Fel'annár will face his greatest challenge yet. Can he rise to leadership in the face of horror and heartbreak? Will he come to understand the true nature of his duty and rise the Silvan commander he was born to be?
The adventure continues. The mystery deepens.
The Silvan Saga:
- Path of a Novice
- Road of a Warrior
- Dawn of a Legend
- Return of a Warlord
- Rise of the Silvan
- Destiny of a Prince: coming November 2021
Genres- Epic fantasy
- High fantasy
- Military fantasy
- Sword and sorcery
- Coming of Age
- Epic fantasy
A half-blood bastard to the enemy. A crownless warrior prince to the Silvans. Fel'annár must face the ultimate warrior on the field of battle, or condemn his lands to civil war.
Returning from battle in the mountains, a death triggers a mystery Fel’annár and his company of chosen brothers must unravel. But why do the trees speak of a beautiful monster?
Fel’annár will learn the ways of the Kah Warrior from a legendary commander while facing the disdain of another who struggles to accept this ‘ignoble son’ for who he is, not for what he represents. Meanwhile, Fel’annár’s half-brother reveals a plan to restore the Great Forest to its past splendour of multi-cultural harmony.
But the Forest is falling apart under the final onslaught of a ruthless traitor. Can Fel’annár and The Company come to understand what role they must play in the Restoration before it is too late? Can the brothers put aside their resentment towards each other and learn to trust one another? Can love prosper in the midst of battle and hardship as dark enemies converge on the Motherland?
Danger lies in wait for an elf who is slowly coming to terms with his heritage, learning to wield a natural ability and accepting the nature of his unfolding destiny. But one elf and an army will stop at nothing to avoid his return.
The series so far ...
- Book I: Path of a Novice
- Book II: Road of a Warrior – BIBA 2018 winner for best fantasy
- Book III: Dawn of a Legend
- Book IV: Return of a Warlord
- Book V: Rise of the Silvan
- Book VI: Destiny of a Prince - 2021
Genres- Epic fantasy
- High fantasy
- Sword and sorcery
- Coming of age
- Military fantasy
- Epic fantasy
From a new dawn, a Warlord rises.
After the Battle of Tar'eastór, the Great Forest waits for the one the Silvans claim as their Warlord. With his past unveiled and his future destiny clear, Fel'annár and The Company journey home together with Prince Handir and Gor'sadén, the commander Fel'annár has named father.
With documents that incriminate the enemy, they must travel in secret to protect their treasure and Fel'annár from those who seek to kill him. Meanwhile, the forest king struggles to maintain his throne under the final onslaught of Band'orán and his Alpine purists.
Raging rivers and treacherous cliffs. A perilous sea and ruthless assassins await Fel'annár and The Company as they approach a forest on the verge of civil war. Can they make it in time for the final showdown? Can the crown prince hold the enemy at bay? Long enough for the return of his brother? For the return of the Warlord?
Book V, Rise of The Silvan, available now.
The Silvan Saga
- Book I: Path of a Novice
- Book II: Road of a Warrior. BIBA 2018 winner for best fantasy
- Book III: Dawn of a Legend
- Book IV: Return of a Warlord
- Book V: Rise of the Silvan
- Book VI: Destiny of a Prince - 2021
Genres
- Epic fantasy
- High fantasy
- Sword and sorcery
- Coming of age
- Military fantasy
A Young warrior elf with no past. A ruthless traitor with all the answers. A path bound for greatness, or the ruin of Elvendom.
Fel'annár and The Company travel to the Motherland on a mission to protect their prince, amidst growing strife between the Silvan and Alpine warriors.
While his nascent power continues to evolve, the story of his past emerges and Fel'annár is thrust upon a perilous road of political intrigue and conspiracy.
Meanwhile, the Elvenking makes a shocking discovery. Can he rise from the depths of despair and reclaim his glory as Or'Talan's son? Can he stop the Alpine Purists from tearing the forest apart?
They say civil war is coming, that Fel'annár is the one elf who can restore peace in the Great Forest, or cast it into eternal chaos.
Winner of the 2018 BIBA award for best fantasy.
A fearless young warrior with a shrouded past. An implacable traitor to the throne. The path towards a destiny only a god foresaw.
A young immortal embarks on his first patrol as a novice warrior.
With no father and a mother he hardly remembers, the half-blood Silvan battles the enemy from without, and the prejudice from within.
As Fel'annár learns the ways of a warrior at the hands of the elven king's veterans, unknown allies strive to protect him from dangers he doesn't yet understand. For them, it is only a matter of time before the Silvan's identity is revealed and a traitor to the crown strikes from afar.
As Sand Lords and Deviants threaten the people of the Great Forest, the Silvan puts his martial skills to the test for the first time. But things don't go quite the way he planned when an arcane power begins to emerge. Under the guidance of his captain and lieutenant, Fel'annár steps upon a long path towards understanding who he is, what he is and the destiny that awaits him. All he must do is trust the right people, avoid the long arm of the enemy, and stay alive to fulfil his purpose.
If you love high fantasy worlds with compelling characters on a dangerous mission, read Path of a Novice, the first instalment in the international best-selling epic fantasy series, The Silvan Saga. The sixth and final book is now available on pre-order.
Genres
- Epic fantasy
- High fantasy
- Sword and sorcery
- Coming of age
- Military fantasy
- Path of a Novice
- Road of a Warrior
- Dawn of a Legend
- Return of a Warlord
- Rise of the Silvan
- Destiny of a Prince
A young, immortal joins the king's forces and steps onto the path of a novice warrior.
With his head full of dreams and a pocketful of questions about his own, shrouded past, Fel'annár faces the enemy for the first time. But he learns much more than warfare, when a singular ability emerges, one he cannot yet control.
As allies strive to protect him in secret, the mystery of his past and the nature of his true purpose intertwine. But can Fel'annár discover those secrets before an age-old enemy finds him?
From novice warrior to elven legend, join Fel'annár and The Company as they uncover the secret of his past, and the magnitude of his future.
For fans of David Eddings and Terry brooks, Final Fantasy and Lord of the Rings. Get the first three books in the ongoing high fantasy series The Silvan Saga.
Included in this collection:
Path of a Novice
Road of a Warrior (BIBA 2018 award for best fantasy)
Dawn of a Legend
Also available:
Book IV: Return of a Warlord
Book V: Rise of The Silvan
Coming soon ...
The stunning conclusion, Destiny of a Prince.
"A compelling, high-voltage world of elves and Deviants. A story of family, love, duty and destiny. Lander's creation is as heart-breakingly beautiful as it is well-crafted and utterly unputdownable." ★★★★★ (Amazon Reviewer)