The Sarsen Series
After three centuries of relative stability, the realm of the Arvum is once again embroiled in chaos as an apocalyptic curse, known as the Eight Afflictions, returns with a vengeance. With his people now all but extinct, Perciville Harper, one of few remaining sages, must seek out an apprentice to train in the art of manipulation (magic) so they can recapture the Eight Afflictions before it’s too late…
Drawing on his experience working as an archaeologist, Simon Batsman was inspired to write a fantasy novel that leans on science and realism; where the presence of magic can be explained within the context of the story, and where there is no ‘chosen one’, but instead a series of circumstances that lead to Fjona embarking on her quest.
Weaving themes of mystery, personal growth and spine-tingling horror throughout, along with a playful sense of humour, Book 1: The Curiosities of Perciville Harper and Book 2: In The Heart of a Soulless Vessel are sure to take permanent residence on the bookshelves of any fantasy lover.
Book 1 : The Curiosities of Perciville Harper
“This is more than just a premonition, Fjona. This is the most foul of atrocities that the Arvum could ever witness and, with your help, I may just be able to stop it.”
Fjona Sarsen, a young woman from the humble island of Marrow Myre accompanies Perciville Harper, a sage wielding incredible powers, on a quest to the Arvum in order to prevent great atrocities that are lingering in the shadows. In a land embroiled in mystery, can Fjona learn the skills necessary to becoming a sage and help Perciville locate the key to stopping the atrocities before it’s too late…?
Book 2: In the Heart of a Soulless Vessel
Fjona Sarsen, now with a wand of her own, is one step closer to becoming a sage and helping Perciville Harper prevent the deadly Eight Afflictions from returning.
As they journey across the Arvum, the Sleeping Giant looming on the horizon, they find themselves entangled in the lives of those affected by the burgeoning threat: a scholar at the Archivus, a soldier of the Noble Guard, the leader of a dangerous cult.
Burdened with the fate of the world on her shoulders, the last thing Fjona might have expected is for the stakes to get even higher…
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