Is this book like Game of Thrones?



As an author I often get asked "Is this book is like Game of Thrones?

Well, yes, and no. It has a complex and vibrant set of characters. But there are some core differences. The dragons in The Chronicles of Nadine are an intricate part of the series. They are creatures of legend and fear, who villagers are compelled to slay. But their true purpose unfolds along with the characters in this series. 

However, unlike the Game of Thrones, The Chronicles of Nadine is a series that embraces a core moral compass that, is so often lacking in society and in some modern epic fantasy.  

Not that there is no decay in society. The series has its fair share of murder, failure, and betrayal.  But at its core, there is a striving to overcome the struggles that often cause men and women to turn away from the light.

It is possible to write an epic fantasy for Young Adults that does not need erotica, nudity or foul language to weave a plot.  I have always loved medieval fantasy and in this story; I transport readers into the intricacies of the politics of the time at a time where some Kings would strive for power at all costs.

Yes, there are some gruesome scenes. Like when Nadine discovers the charred remains of the villages who died when their village was attacked. But the core of the purpose of the graphic scenes created in the Chronicles of Nadine is to draw the reader into the harsh realities of medieval life and not to desensitise readers to cruelty.

I am looking forward to introducing you to the rich tapestry of characters in The Chronicles of Nadine.

You can find it on Amazon for now.  But it will soon release through other channels.




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