My first series is a take on traditional fantasy and tells the tale of the young forest guardian Ahren against an age-old. To be succesfull, the young man must find and unite the unaging Paladins, who roam the lands since ages past. Battle-worn and disillusioned they are consticted in their own ambitions as warlords, pirates or even leaders of whole nations.
The 13th. Paladin I: Ahren
Ahren can hardly believe his luck. His normal life consists of being beaten up by his drunkard father or bullied by the village lads. But at the annual suitability tests for apprenticeships, the young boy finds himself selected by Falk, the guardian of the forest, to be his apprentice and his world is turned upside down.
From his new master he learns the skills of archery and how to fight the Dark Ones. And then, on the day of the Spring Ceremony there is another unexpected turn of events. He touches the Stone of the Gods and it illuminates for the first time ever. It isn’t long before a cantankerous wizard turns up and urges Falk and Ahren into action. There is no time to waste, for something evil is awakening.
The unlikely trio begin their dangerous journey to Evergreen, the elfish kingdom to get the elves’ help. But time is running out. HE, WHO FORCES has his eyes trained on Ahren and nothing will stop him from destroying the young man.
Let yourself be swept into the fantastic world of Jorath by diving into AHREN, THE THIRTEENTH PALADIN (volume 1). For all fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s THE LORD OF THE RINGS and David Edding’s BELGARIAD.
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The Naming
The bestselling epic fantasy series from Germany continues.
Two Einhans have been found but the third is still at large. Ahren and his companions have to traverse a kingdom plagued by unrest, sail along the treacherous east coast of Jorath and reach the dwarf enclave of Silver Cliff. Falk, Ahren's master hopes to find in its depths the third Einhan, a dwarf friend from his mercenary days, and to win him over for the Ritual of Naming that awaits his apprentice. To gain the dwarf's assistance, they must help him in his solitary watch, that tradition of the little people which allows a dwarf to attain his own individual name.
But time is of the essence. Ahren's Appointment as the 13th Paladin - assisted by the three Einhans - must occur by the winter solstice. If not, HE, WHO FORCES will awaken before his time and plunge the unprepared peoples of Jorath into the depths of darkness.
Experience the adventures of the young apprentice forest guardian in this second volume of the series. The first part, Ahren, has already enchanted thousands of readers with its tales of magic and excitement, good and evil.
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The Battle for Hjalgar: The 13th Paladin
Things are coming to a head for Ahren and his companions. It is true that they have won the Paladins Fisker and Aluna over to their cause in the campaign against the Adversary, but the Pall Pillar is going through an ominous change. Not realising that the High Fang Sven has brought his master a gruesome sacrifice, the companions gather quickly in King's Island, where they join the first conclave to be held in centuries. Yet, on their arrival they are confronted with dreadful news: unknown Dark Ones have overrun the tiny country of Hjalgar, whose inhabitants are now in mortal danger. Ahren is now facing his most difficult task, for the Dark Days have returned to Jorath with a vengeance.
The saga of the Thirteenth Paladin continues. Join him and his friends on their adventures in the Sunplains and enjoy meeting his old friends in Deepstone again.
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The Sleeping Mother
The siege of the Brazen City has been lifted and the Paladin Bergen remains free. Following their victory, Ahren and his companions continue on their travels, this time to the Southern Jungles in search of information regarding the whereabouts of the female Paladin, Sunju. The journey is long and dangerous. Not only must they traverse the Nameless Desert and the untamed primeval forest, but hired assassins are hot on their heels along the Spear Path. And to top it all, the consequences of Jelninolan’s extended absence from Evergreen could be fatal to her...
Dive into the fourth installment of The Thirteenth Paladin and accompany Ahren, the apprentice Forest Guardian, on his dangerous quest to find the other champions of the gods.
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The 13th. Paladin Volume V: The Isles of the Cutlass Sea
Ahren can hardly believe his luck. His apprenticeship finally comes to an end, and Khara’s interest in him is growing by the minute. He and his companions leave the Southern Jungles and sail westwards, this time in search of two Paladins, who are apparently living a peaceful existence on one of the Isles of the Cutlass Sea. Yet their quest proves full of difficulties, for a war among the pirates has transformed the Cutlass Sea into a bubbling cauldron, hiding its own tragic drama. While Ahren and his friends do their utmost to win over the two Paladins in their attempts to defeat HIM, WHO FORCES, the High Fang, SVEN, is nearing the consummation of his fiendish plan.
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The Battle for Hjalgar: The 13th Paladin
Things are coming to a head for Ahren and his companions. It is true that they have won the Paladins Fisker and Aluna over to their cause in the campaign against the Adversary, but the Pall Pillar is going through an ominous change. Not realising that the High Fang Sven has brought his master a gruesome sacrifice, the companions gather quickly in King's Island, where they join the first conclave to be held in centuries. Yet, on their arrival they are confronted with dreadful news: unknown Dark Ones have overrun the tiny country of Hjalgar, whose inhabitants are now in mortal danger. Ahren is now facing his most difficult task, for the Dark Days have returned to Jorath with a vengeance.
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The Eternal Empire: The 13th Paladin
Welcome! Here you can find all news regarding the english versions of my books: - The seventh installment of the series „The 13th Paladin“ has been released in August, 2021. Expect the eigth Book to follow in December 2021. - The audiobook have been picked up by Tantor Media for novel 6 to 8, which will be released on a yet tob e confirmed schedule over the next few months. - Please also check out the first book of my urban-fantasy-series „Nebula Convicto“ Follow the journey of Inspector Grayson Steel as he plunges into the rabbit-hole of the magical society known as the Nebula Convicto, which rules all magical creatures who live undetected in the midst of civilisations wordwide.
The Eternal Empire: The 13th Paladin
Success at last! Ahren and his companions have revived the alliance of the Jorathian peoples. But there is little time for celebration, for while the defensive ring around the Pall Cloud is being strengthened with Dwarfish assistance, Ahren and his friends are already on their way to answer the Wrath Elves' cry for help in the Forest of Ire, from within whose depths mysterious dangers are threatening to destroy the Elven forest and all life forms within it. Time is running out, and not only is the Pall Cloud spreading its noxious vapours over an ever-larger area, but the stricken Forest of Ire must be saved at all costs. If the forest falls, then the defensive ring will fall too, obliterating any hope of victory against HIM, WHO FORCES.