Shadows of Ulandir
All journeys have a beginning. All heroes have an origin. No one can succeed alone.
On the southern edges of continental Ulandir an ancient evil roils against its bonds. Shadows creep where the light once held sway and creatures, both freshly felled and long since dead, now walk once more in thrall. Yet, this is only the preamble to Térrtha’s end times. There is still a chance that catastrophe can be avoided, slim though it be.
Touched by fate, and united through circumstance, a quintet of disparate individuals find themselves at the heart of this nightmare. Although each of these five are skilled in their own way, questions remain. Can they become more than what they are now? Will they surpass their limitations and overcome their demons? How can mere mortals defeat something that even the gods fear?
Heroes of Thered’s Field is the first book in an epic dark fantasy series replete with action and abounding with grit.
“I found this work to be captivating, as the story goes along it draws you in to the plight of its characters within this enthralling fantasy world. It left me wanting more. ”
“This book combines emotional characters, visceral combat, and a slight pinch of humour to tell a story that leaves me wondering what is going to happen next.
This book, in contrast to many modern stories, pulls no punches in regards to the content or prose. Something that I find refreshing.
Overall, I found this book to be quite an enjoyable read.”
Short Stories
Across the realms, a plethora of stories abound. From times most ancient, to the future far flung. From places known to all, to those obscured by both distance and mystery. Some are akin to the most epic of sagas, spanning worlds and stretching across generations. Others are short, albeit no less important, mere blips in the annuls of history.
Tales From Across the Realms is a collection of four short stories that expand upon the universe first created in M. J. Coad’s debut novel: Heroes of Thered’s Field. The tales held within are each a standalone story, enjoyable on their own and by no means required reading for M. J. Coad’s other works.