Countess Belsar, a retired Terragand officer
Gabryela Kolnitz, a young cavalry officer
Marko Alsfelder, a young cavalry officer
KENDRYK BERNOTAS, Prince of Terragand
Duke Desmond Balkunus, Kendryk’s regent, ruling until he comes of age
Renata Sebesta-Bernotas, Princess of Terragand, co-regent
Baroness Betta Engler, Renata’s companion
Edwyn Bernotas, Kendryk’s father (deceased)
Lukan Bernotas, Kendryk’s brother (deceased)
Duke Evard Bernotas, Kendryk’s uncle and co-regent
Arvus, Kendryk’s servant
Count Wirtenberg, Terragand minister of finance
Baron Oberdorf, Terragand minister of military
Count Emrick, Terragand minister of agriculture
Georg Kasler, Kendryk’s university friend
Acon Benet, Galladian theologian and Kendryk’s mentor
Prince Gauvain Brevard of Galladium, Kendryk’s friend
Oskar, a palace guard
Mother Luysa, a priestess
Father Wilfred, Kendryk’s former priest
Julia, Maxima of Terragand
Becker, captain of the Heidenhof garrison
Sergeant Schmitt, of the Heidenhof garrison
Count Alden Balkunus, Desmond’s son
Duchess Ora Balkunus, Desmond’s wife
Acknowledgements
Writing is for the most part, a solitary process, but I was fortunate to receive so much support on this journey.
First, I’d like to thank my husband Ben, who works hard so I can write as much as I want to, and encouraging me to follow my dream. Without him, I would never have had the courage to take on this project.
I also want to thank my beta readers, Kalli Borror, Clarissa N. Goenawan and Ela Lond. Their feedback and suggestions were invaluable and I know this book is better because of their help.
My launch team is always great about giving me and the book a boost before it goes out into the world. Thank you to: Liz Hood, Susan H., Jeremy Spring, Amy, Carlynne Toomey, Sheila Kelly, JoLayne Skoglund, Andrew Preziosi, Stephen Shortland, Michele Ford and Whitney McGruder.
Christina Ochs is the author of historical fantasy novels Rise of the Storm, Valley of the Shadow, Hammer of the Gods and Winter of the Wolf. Her first series, The Desolate Empire, is based upon the events of the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years War (1618-48). Many of her characters are also based on historical figures.
With a bachelor's degree in History and an MBA, Christina uses her writing to indulge her passion for reading and research. Publishing as an indie author provides an outlet for her entrepreneurial side and she is an avid supporter of fellow authors, both independent and traditionally published.
Christina lives in a semi truck full time, traveling the United States with her truck driver husband and two cats, Phoenix and Nashville.
You can learn more about her at her blog: http://christinaochs.com or follow her on twitter @therollinwriter
The Forsaken Crown
Copyright © 2016 by Christina Ochs
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form by any electronic or mechanical means including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval without permission in writing from the author.
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
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Lujin Press
Nashville, Tennessee
2016
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Did you love The Forsaken Crown? Then you should read Rise of the Storm by Christina Ochs!
"With a full cast of characters, political intrigue, romance and a dash of violence, it has everything sword-wielding fantasy lovers crave."- Kate M. Colby
When a renegade priest prophesies an imminent apocalypse, a conflict is sparked which will tip a continent into war.
Prince Kendryk is young, handsome and popular, his kingdom prosperous and peaceful. But in the face of the prophesied apocalypse, he must choose between conscience and power. If he chooses the side of faith, he must defy the ruthless Empress Teodora, ruler of a vast empire, imperiling kingdom and family— but if he chooses the side of power, he risks plunging his world into a darkness worse than war.
The coming conflict will touch the lives of thousands, among them…
Prince Kendryk’s adored wife, Gwynneth, the proud daughter of a king, whose ambition may come at great cost…
Braeden, a violent mercenary, commander of a legendary winged army, who will find himself in the service of an employer he must defy to protect those he holds dear…
And Janna, the merchant’s wife, forced to abandon her home and her way of life, ill-prepared to keep herself and her children safe from the ravages of war…
An epic fantasy saga drawn from real history, Rise of the Storm is Book One in the compelling new Desolate Empire series.
Projected six-book series, should be read in order:
Book Two: Valley of the Shadow
Book Three: Hammer of the Gods
Book Four: Winter of the Wolf
Book Five: Fall of the Titans- coming spring 2017
Prequel: The Forsaken Crown
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