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A Light Beyond Shadows
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Ongoing, First published Jan 17
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A Light Beyond Shadows

In the ancient realm of Avalon, darkness creeps ever closer as King Arthur, the once-unyielding beacon of hope, succumbs to a mysterious illness. The fate of the kingdom teeters on the edge of despair. Maya, a young but steadfast paladin of the Knights of Destiny, is entrusted with an impossible quest: to find the fabled Holy Grail, the only relic capable of curing Arthur and banishing the growing evil threatening the land.

Armed with her divine sword and unshakable faith, Maya must traverse treacherous lands where danger lurks at every turn-enigmatic sorcerers, fire-breathing dragons, and ancient monsters bent on her destruction. As she battles forces of shadow, Maya uncovers buried truths about her own destiny and the cost of the light she wields.

With the fate of Avalon resting on her shoulders, Maya must confront not only the horrors of the realm but also the darkness within herself. Will her light prevail to heal the king and save the realm, or will she fall into the shadows, dooming Avalon to eternal night?
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King Arthur Returns (Book #1 of the King Arthur Returns Trilogy)

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