Cirrus@Austlit

'Discover where The Oremere Chronicles journey began in this epic bind-up of all 16 prequel short stories from bestselling author, Helen Scheuerer.

'Before their fight to save the realm from mad tyrants and toxic mist, Bleak, Henri and Swinton led separate lives.

'Delve into the secrets, the triumphs and tragedies of their earlier years, and the defining moments that made these much-loved characters who they are.

'Teenage Bleak sails across the seas, seeking adventure with her best friend, Bren, and guardian, Senior – only to discover that trouble often finds her first.

'Fiercely loyal Henri and her sister, Sahara, train relentlessly to become elite warriors, but soon learn that the Valian Way can be crueller than they ever thought.

'A young and ambitious Commander Swinton struggles to prove himself worthy of knighthood, but an encounter with a beautiful stranger shows him that there are things in life more important than titles.

'Dawn of Mist is the companion prequel story collection to Helen Scheuerer’s bestselling trilogy, ‘The Oremere Chronicles’.'

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'In a realm where toxic mist sweeps the lands and magic is forbidden, all Bleak wants is a cure for her power.

'Still grieving the death of her guardian and dangerously self-medicating with alcohol, Bleak is snatched from her home by the Commander of the King’s Army, and summoned to the capital.

'But the king isn’t the only one interested in Bleak’s powers.

'The leader of an infamous society of warriors, the Valia Kindred, lays claim to her as well, and Bleak finds herself in the middle of a much bigger battle than she anticipated.'

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'The realm’s darkest secret is out. The cruelty of the capital and the power-hungry King Arden have scattered Bleak and her companions across the continents.

On the run in a foreign land, Bleak finds herself tied to some unexpected strangers. When the answers she yearns for are finally within reach, she must face the hard truths of her past, and take her fate into her own hands before it’s too late.

Meanwhile, secrets and magic unravel as a dark power corrupts the realm. Bleak’s friends are forced to decide where their loyalties lie, and who, if anyone, they can trust.

But one thing is certain: war is coming, and they must all be ready when it does.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'War is here.

'Toxic mist drives all life to the brink of destruction and the conqueror queen, Ines, has her talons in the kings of the realm.

'Bleak, having discovered her true heritage, must now scour the lands for the one thing that might save them all.

'But the search is a treacherous one – and it will push her to the very limits of endurance.

'Amidst secrets, lies and the intricacies of battle, Bleak and her companions learn just how far they’ll go for the ones they love. But will it be enough?

'As deadly forces grapple for power across the continents, families, friends and allies unite to take one final stand.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.