The Pretender
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NeckOfTheWoods
Ongoing, First published May 23, 2020
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Three Generations ago the affluential Akelyos family was disgraced and exiled. On the far island of Cast Creek the family waits for their sentence to end. Years passed and the Head of the Akelyos was summoned back to Rianewle. He never returned. The Akelyos noble and righteous never let a grudge go.

His children hungry for revenge of their father begin to gather favours from foreign courts. With their army complete they launch their attack on Rianewle and its monarchy. After a year of war, Rianewle surrenders to the Akelyos. Leif Akelyos is soon to be crowned and to face the challenges of being King.

But all success comes at a price. With his marriage being the one thing keeping him on the throne. The restless courtiers discontent with the lack of changes he has made. A hidden secret of the old ruling family. A foreign threat that is much too close to home. He is severely underqualified to rule. How will he keep control?
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