Lored and Otta must set aside their differences in order to survive a long, dark journey in the bowels of the earth.

I could almost feel like I was there with them because the descriptions were very vivid. Elizabeth B

They've been driven underground by a fire-breathing monster, but who is pursing them now?

With invisible enemies behind them, the two companions must stay ahead of those who wish them harm, as they seek to find a way through the maze of tunnels in a deserted Belira mine.

As Otta's powers wax with each mile, Lored's taku-kevir talent weakens. Who will survive to see the sun once more?

This dark fantasy series takes the reader on a believable journey into the heart of darkness itself. If you enjoy books by George RR Martin, JRR Tolkien and Tara Saunders, you will love this story!

The Kaerling is a series of linked novellas that can be read individually, as well as in chronological order.

Warning: contains scenes of violence, which some readers may find upsetting.

Pushcart Prize nominee, Freya Pickard, is the quirky, unusual author of The Kaerling series, an epic fantasy set in the strange and wonderful world of Nirunen. A cancer survivor, she writes mainly dark fantasy tales and creates expressive poetry in order to leach the darkness from her soul. Her aim in life is to enchant, entertain and engage with readers through her writing. She finds her inspiration in the ocean, the moors, beautifully written books and vinyl music (particularly heavy metal and rock). She enjoys Hatha Yoga, Bhangra and Yogalates and in her spare time creates water colours and pastel drawings of the worlds in her head.