Dark times are upon the land of Nereth. Centuries have passed since the rightful heir to the throne was banished. The people are losing hope in ancient legend, which foretells of one who will rise up, overthrow the evil king and queen, and restore peace. Like all others in Nereth, Edlyn has suffered greatly. Orphaned as a child, Edlyn grew up as the serf of a drunken lord. Now a spirited seventeen-year-old, Edlyn works to buy her freedom while fighting off the unwanted advances of Sheriff Hurst. One morning, Edlyn discovers a young man hiding in the stable. He is fleeing from Sheriff Hurst and inflicted with a sword wound that will surely be fatal without her help. In a split-second decision, Edlyn conceals the young man from Sheriff Hurst and begins nursing him back to health. As the young man’s strength returns, Edlyn learns that his name is Maddock, and she is stunned to find that he has come from the mysterious land to the north. Maddock soon comes to Edlyn’s aid, rescuing her from Sheriff Hurst. Suddenly declared outlaws, both Edlyn and Maddock must escape for their lives to enchanted Ravenshire Forest and then the desolate mountains beyond. As their adventure unfolds, Edlyn and Maddock discover that their meeting may have been more than chance, for their lives prove bound by a fate that neither of them could possibly have imagined.
An exciting, clean* historical fantasy adventure for teens and advanced tween readers!
*no sex, swearing, drug or alcohol use by the protagonist(s), or harm to animals
“I loved, loved, loved THE KINGDOM OF NERETH.” -Mitch
“I started reading it with the intention of reading a few chapters a day. Once I got into the book, it was so interesting I didn’t put it down until I finished. Outstanding job grabbing and keeping the readers attention! It is a great book that leaves the reader open for a sequel!!” -EC
“The kingdom of Nereth is great for teens and tweens because there is no harsh language, and it takes you on a fast-paced adventure right from page one. The characters are engaging, fun, and well written. Can’t wait to read more from TJ Amberson!” -Reader
“A great adventure!” -Amanda F.
“The Kingdom of Nereth is an outstanding novel written for either a teenager or adult. I found this read to be captivating. The novel draws the reader in from Chapter 1 through to the final sentence. Each chapter builds on the suspense of previous chapter, adding to the excitement experienced by the main characters, their adventures and their mission. The book was written in a manner that allows the reader to use their own imagination. I had originally intended to break the read into multiple settings, but I could not put the book down and, instead, read it from cover to cover in one day. TJ Amberson, the author, is an excellent writer and managed to produce a quality novel without the use of profanity; in today’s world this is a breath of fresh air! As a mother and grandmother, I will not hesitate to share this quality-written, suspenseful book with my grandchildren. I look forward to reading future novels written by this amazing author. In the meantime, I highly suggest this novel to anyone looking for a gift, especially for a teenager.” -ECP
“I teach 9th and 10th grade English and this has been a fantastic book for my students to read. It is a refreshing read and gives my students something wholesome, sophisticated, and insightful to engage their minds with. It is a great story that produces wonderful seminar discussions among my class. Love, love. Perfect book for my classroom.” -Ms. Eddy
