Throne of Gods Series by J.A. Culican

 

 

The Gods may think they own the fire soldiers, but they have no idea of the inferno that’s coming.

Fire Soldier

Throne of Gods Book 1

by J.A. Culican

Genre: Epic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance  

The Gods may think they own the fire soldiers, but they have no idea of the inferno that’s coming.

I was born from Ares with the fire given to him from his one true love. Though the Gods imprisoned him as punishment for loving a woman that wasn’t his, he forged a kingdom from the flames and made his children his soldiers.

Now that Ares is gone, the Gods will stop at nothing to control the Kingdom of Fire and all who inhabit it. But I was created to fight, so, in Ares name I'll avenge his murder and reduce them all to ashes for what they have done to my family.

The only problem is, my brethren don’t fully understand what’s at stake, so I’m on my own fighting a battle with a cursed trait no one knows about. When Karim, a half centaur/half siren and my sworn enemy since birth takes my side as I stand up to the Gods, I’m torn, but without anyone else to help save the fire soldiers, I have to accept help from my age old rival, with secrets of his own.

I might not like it, but he’s the only thing between my eternal servitude and scorching the earth with the bones of the Gods that enslave us. We are coming for the thrones of the Gods, and I’m not going to let anything stand in my way. Between us, we’ll set the heavens ablaze and watch the ashes fall.

If you love Game of Thrones, Greek mythology and enemies to lovers romance that’s guaranteed to have your heart set to slow burn, grab book one of this sizzling fantasy series now.

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God Slayer

Throne of Gods Book 2

The gods have reigned in wickedness for too long. My brethren and I will take their thrones—even if it means tearing everything apart.

No one said that saving the world from the evil Olympians would be easy. Our losses are beyond number, and our peoples have been forced to endure unimaginable suffering. Every day, it becomes harder for the common folk to hold on, to envision a brighter future.

And to make matters worse, the evil gods show no signs of backing down. The Olympians are converging on a new vacuum of power, and the stage has been set for a massive battle in the fortified city of Caepernus—a battle that will take everything we've got. Will the walls of the city hold? Can we muster up the manpower to drive back the mighty armies of Olympus?

Truth is, we don't have a choice but to succeed. If we fail, all will be lost.

Even in the destruction and chaos, I'm finding more and more to love and defend, though. Battle has a way of drawing people together, and close-knit friendships are budding even as we face these incredible odds. Strange as it may seem, in times of war love may grow between former enemies...

Fans of Game of Thrones, Greek mythology and love against all odds are sure to devour God Slayer! If you've been looking for an action-packed, enemies-to-lovers romance, you won't want to miss this sizzling tale!

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Cursed Warrior

Throne of Gods Book 3

The war is coming to a close. But who will prevail?

My brethren and I have given everything to destroy the rule of the old gods, but the victory is not yet won. The remaining powers of Olympus have their sights set on us, and the clash we're preparing for will shake the world to its very foundations.

And just when things couldn't get any more dangerous, our efforts are interrupted by a vile betrayal.

The traitor in our midst threatens to destroy the powerful bond between me and my brethren, and to give scheming Apollo exactly what he needs to ruin us. More than that, this betrayal could lead to the death of the one I love most before our romance even has a chance to take root.

Dispirited and exhausted, we have no choice but to pull through, and to prepare for the largest battle the world has ever seen. Snatching the thrones from the remaining Olympians will take us to the very limits of our strength, and it's possible that we won't make it out alive. There are no guarantees, even for a daughter of Ares...

If we don't do it, no one will. And if we can't succeed, then no one can.

Cursed Warrior is sure to thrill and delight readers looking for a simmering enemies-to-friends romance. Fans of Game of Thrones and Greek myths won't want to miss the pulse-pounding action and mind-blowing twists of this third installment!

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Captured King

Throne of Gods Book 4

  

The war may be over, but the struggle has only just begun...

With numerous Olympians out of the picture, my brethren and I will have a chance to pick up the pieces and enjoy our new positions, right?

Wrong. Dead wrong.

In the aftermath of a long and grueling campaign, the world is thrust once more into darkness. The peace and healing we'd all hoped for is threatened by a dark presence from the past—one who will bring our war-weary world to the brink of conflict once again.

And it gets worse. No one tells you what it's like to wield real power, to occupy the throne of a major kingdom. To say that my friends and I will have to go through some growing pains and put our real desires on the back-burner is an understatement. Old wounds still need healing and old treacheries continue to bring pain into the present.

We gave our all to bring hope to the people of the world, but holding onto our new thrones is going to prove more difficult than gaining them ever was.

Fans of Game of Thrones and Greek mythology will love Captured King, the fourth installment in the exciting Throne of Gods series! If you've been looking for a slow-burning friends-to-enemies romance with a generous helping of action, look no further!

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Eternal Kingdoms

Throne of Gods Book 5

Peace was almost in our grasp. Now, it couldn't be further out of reach...

A war-shattered world. The bonds of love and friendship strained to the breaking point. A colossal evil threatening to sow chaos.

When my brethren and I stepped up to build a new world and challenged the corrupt Olympians, we never expected that filling their thrones would be easy. Being forced from one struggle to the next and made to shoulder great tensions has been more punishing than expected, though. Worse, it's only driven some of us apart.

Stresses run high and relationships have become choppy. The love I'd once pursued has been forced into the background as more profound challenges loom ahead. A fight unlike anything we've ever seen is brewing—a clash that threatens to destroy everything we've worked so hard to accomplish.

So, what do we have left now that the end draws near? At this pivotal moment, what can we rely upon?

As always, we only have each other. Friends new and old will have to assemble to meet this threat head-on.

The stakes have never been higher. If our reign is to be eternal and the peaceful world we've dreamt of a reality, then we have to come together and win.

Eternal Kingdoms marks the stunning finale of the Throne of Gods series! Fans of Greek myths and Game of Thrones will find nail-biting twists, ample action and a riveting slow-burn romance in its pages!

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Hades Oath

Throne of Gods Prequel

The king of the underworld has been taken by surprise.

Since time immemorial, the gods of Olympus have ruled. Now, a mysterious challenger emerges, seeking their thrones...

Ares, god of war and ruler of the powerful Fire Kingdom, discovers a threat to his empire. Arising from obscurity, a maverick king of the eastern territories has launched an attack in the valley of Hades. This enigmatic king, Sisyphus, wields a mythical blade and begins to set his sights on other Olympian strongholds, with plans to unite them all under his rule.

When his requests for help fall on deaf ears, the god of war takes matters into his own hands.

Eager to stamp out Sisyphus' ambitions, Ares puts together a strike force, comprised of his most promising Fire Kingdom warriors. Among them is Xira, a talented young recruit and descendant of Ares. Relatively inexperienced, will the fiery young warrior prove herself, or will she fail the god of war in his hour of need?

This pulse-pounding prequel novella sets the stage for the Throne of Gods series. Fans of Greek mythology and blistering fantasy action won't want to miss it!

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**Check out the companion Coloring Book!**

Throne of Gods Series:

The Official Coloring Book

 Dive into the captivating world of the "Throne of Gods" series with this companion coloring book! Spanning all six books, this collection brings to life the epic journey of Xira, a warrior forged from fire and destined to challenge the gods. Relive the adventures, battles, and romances from the series while adding your own touch of color to the intricately designed illustrations.

Perfect for fans of Game of Thrones and Greek mythology, this coloring book offers a new way to experience the saga where forbidden love, vengeance, and power collide. From fiery battles against the Olympians to heartwarming moments of camaraderie, every page invites you to unleash your creativity.

Included Titles:

1.Fire Soldier
2.God Slayer
3.Cursed Warrior
4.Captured King
5.Eternal Kingdoms
6.Hades Oath (Prequel)

Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to the world of "Throne of Gods," this coloring book is a must-have addition to your collection. Grab your favorite coloring tools and embark on a mythical adventure where you control the hues of heroism and divinity.

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 J.A. Culican is a USA Today Bestselling author of the middle grade fantasy series Keeper of Dragons. Her first novel in the fictional series catapulted a trajectory of titles and awards, including top selling author on the USA Today bestsellers list and Amazon, and a rightfully earned spot as an international best seller. Additional accolades include Best Fantasy Book of 2016, Runner-up in Reality Bites Book Awards, and 1st place for Best Coming of Age Book from the Indie book Awards.

J.A. Culican holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from Niagara University, in which she has been teaching special education for over 13 years. She is also the president of the autism awareness non-profit Puzzle Peace United. J.A. Culican resides in Southern New Jersey with her husband and four young children.

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 Excerpt

Ivanore hunched over the parchment, the tip of her quill flicking above her hand like a trapped bird desperate to escape. The tallow candle cast a cramped circle of light across the table, hardly enough to see by. If only the night would last a little longer. Perhaps then she would have enough time to write everything she needed to. But alas, time was one thing she had too little of—that and light.

An older man with long, gray-streaked hair and piercing gray eyes waited beside her. The stone bungalow, their most recent of many hiding places, boasted the barest of furnishings: the table, stool, cot—and a plain wooden chest, its key held tightly in Zyll’s fist.

A sudden thump sounded at the door, startling them both. A strand of Ivanore’s hair, gold as the candlelight, fell across the page. She quickly tucked it back into place and wrote faster.

Zyll laid a hand on Ivanore’s shoulder. “They are here,” he whispered.

Ivanore finished the document and handed it to Zyll unbound. Turning to the chest, he carefully laid the pages inside.

“Wait,” said Ivanore. “Will you keep this as well?” A flat circle of pale green crystal lay in her open palm.

“But you will need it. I mustn’t—”

“Please,” she insisted, pressing it into his hand. “I can’t risk losing this one.”

Zyll reluctantly folded his fingers around the cool stone. “Of course, milady,” he said. Then, adding the crystal to the parchment, he laid a plate of thin wood atop them both, sealing the chest’s false bottom. He closed the lid and locked it.

The pounding at the door grew more insistent. Whoever stood outside was using their full weight against it in an effort to break through.

“We must hurry,” said Zyll.

Ivanore allowed herself a quick glance at the chest, offering the briefest of prayers that the gods would keep it safe until her return. Then, taking her by the arm, Zyll led her through the low archway dividing the bungalow’s front room from the back.

A loud crash of splintering wood resounded through the bungalow. Their visitors had finally broken in.

“Find her now!” a deep voice bellowed.

Grateful for the trousers she now wore instead of her usual cumbersome skirts, Ivanore clambered onto a stool and through a narrow window, lowering herself as quietly as possible to the ground outside. Once Zyll had done the same, they stole away across the rocky field. Though the sky was black as ink, their path was illuminated by the amber glow of volcanic fissures scoring the area for miles around.

“There she is!” a man’s voice shouted behind them. The words sent spasms of fear through Ivanore. She glanced behind her and saw three soldiers emerge from the bungalow, wearing the gold and red cross of her father’s crest. They had tracked her even here, to the remotest corner of Imaness. Would Fredric ever let her be?

Ivanore stopped running. She looked at Zyll, her trusted guardian and ally these past months since she had fled Dokur, and knew her time with him had come to an end.

“You’ll watch over them until I return?” she asked, out of breath. “Keep them safe. Don’t let my father find them.”

“You have my vow,” Zyll whispered, his voice tight with emotion.

Ivanore’s eyes welled with tears as she pressed her lips against the calloused skin of Zyll’s hand.

“Go,” said Zyll. “Go now before it’s too late.”

Ivanore released Zyll’s hand and sprinted forward alone. As she ran, she cupped her hands around her mouth and let out a loud, sharp call, much like that of a hawk or an eagle. She risked another glance over her shoulder and watched as Zyll turned to face their pursuers. As the soldiers neared, their swords glinting in the fire glow, Zyll held up his hands. A horizontal bolt of cerulean lightning shot out from his palms, striking the oncoming soldiers. The men recoiled, their bodies instantly singed and bloody.

Ivanore ran on. In desperation, she repeated her call, and this time another voice called back. A dark form appeared on the horizon, silhouetted against the light of the volcanic fractures and growing larger as it approached with tremendous speed. As it neared, the creature’s massive feathered wings moved the air around Ivanore in warm, powerful gusts. Ivanore saw clearly its eagle’s head with a beak large enough to break a man in two, paired with the muscular, furred body of a lion. As she ran toward it, the gryphon lowered its head, waiting.

Behind her, the soldiers reeled in pain, but they did not forget their duty. One man struggled to his knees, grunting from the effort. Reaching over his shoulder, he slid a short bow and arrow from his pack and swiftly took aim.

Ivanore reached the gryphon and in one smooth motion hoisted herself onto its back, twisting her arms deep into the feathers on the creature’s neck. In that same moment, a single arrow found its mark in Ivanore’s shoulder. She cried out before her body slumped forward and her mind went dark. The gryphon took flight then, and in less time than it took to draw another arrow—or a breath—they had vanished into the night.

Laurisa White Reyes, Author

After spending more than a decade as a newspaper editorialist, magazine staff writer, and book editor, Laurisa finally started living her dream of being an author. She is the author of three novels for younger readers, the editor-in-chief of Middle Shelf Magazine, and Senior Editor of Skyrocket Press. She lives in Southern California with her husband and five children.

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