Yuvian. The jewel by the sea. The Kingdom of Kings. It is a land renowned for its shining knights, proud citizens, and beautiful cities. A beautiful land of sweeping forests and mighty rivers and tree crowned mountains. In Yuvian chivalry rules and men are made and unmade by the strength of their sword and lance. Yet beneath the glamour and veneer of civilized society it is a land torn asunder by politics and intrigue. Even as the ruling families bicker and quarrel and ply their politics the enemies of Yuvian marches forward, slow and inexorable as an incoming tide. The barbarous women warriors of Razonia strike deeply into the kingdoms of men from their forest stronghold and the King Cyric the God Touched has marshaled his forces to ride forth and meet these threats but it may very well be that the faith of Yuvian is decided by the unsought and unlikely....
J. L. Newton presents to you five short stories from his magical world. Tales of courage, tragedy, humor, and sheer luck. Included in the line-up is the critically acclaimed short 'The Song of War', top rating in writing.com's fantasy fiction section for the year 2011.
Critics are raving about Yuvian Tales Vol I:
"An intriguing new world filled with action, humor, drama, and just the right amount of magic to ensure a highly entertaining read. This collection of short stories gives us a nice introduction into what has the potential to be a very successful series." Real Perfection Reviews "It is rare to find a land that produces realistic heroes. J.L. Newton certainly manages to grab the attention." Fantasy Today "Simply Marvelous. A must read for any fan of the fantasy genre." Jaimie Grean, Writing.com "A definite page turner. J.L. Newton's world pops to life with colorful characters and interesting plots. Looking forward to the next installment." James Myron, author of the Griffon Lord Chronicles