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McKenna is an award-winning author with an obsession for coffee and books. Some may call her a book hoarder, others may simply consider her an avid collector. Either way, it's a compliment to McKenna. If she's not writing with a dog on her lap, she's busy enjoying the outdoors in the grand mountains of Colorado.
The Dragon of Dread Deep, A Gritty and Dark Pirate Epic Fantasy: A Vorelian Saga Novel
Series: The Vorelian Saga
Series Number: 0
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Blurb: Some of the greatest heroes were once the villain.
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A pirate. A heist. A destiny he never wanted . . . And the birth of a Dragon Rider. Cassian is a thief—one of the best. As a loyal member of the White Horn pirates and a Queens’ Bidder, he knows that only one law matters in the Vore waters: obey the Red Queens or die. But when whispers of rebellion spread among the worshippers of the Red Goddess, Cassian’s world erupts into chaos, and survival becomes his only goal. Damn the rest. But a mad king’s heist offers the impossible—a dragon egg for the chance at freedom. Cassian and his crew set sail on a mission that will change their destinies forever. A daring plan through the unforgivable Grave of Seas brings trouble. Before Cassian can escape, he’s bonded to a dragon who sees him as the one thing he’s always denied: a hero. Now, with an empire rising, a war on the horizon, and a past that won’t let go, Cassian must make a choice—stay the rogue he’s always been or become the legend he never wanted to be. In the world of The Vorelian Saga, pirates and dragons collide in a dark, high-stakes tale of survival, betrayal, and redemption. The sea is no place for the restless . . . but it’s the perfect place for a legend to be born.
The Blood of the Lion
Series: The Vorelian Saga
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: A damned king, a Dragon Rider on the run, and a woman destined to belong to the dead, this is the debut to an epic 9 book saga.
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Destiny is irrefutable. And Syra, Morei, and Cyrus all have something in common: death. The Demon Killer, once responsible for the Diyrặllian Massacre, has been found after being lost for centuries. Millions of lives fell victim to this treacherous relic . . . and now Syra holds it. Torn from the sanctuary of her home, she must learn to live on the run in search for freedom, hunted by forces known and unknown. Fate can be cruel, and Morei Geral knows this firsthand. As the king and sole heir to his bloodline, Morei must hide the twisted truth of who he is becoming. But as the king slips further into his curse, war becomes inevitable, and he will have to make a choice that could undo everything he’s worked for. Meanwhile, as chaos rages and fear grips the heart of all, attention is turned on the first Dragon Rider to rise in nearly eight centuries. Cyrus wants nothing to do with prophecies and war. But he will protect his dragon, Sozar, above all else. His only choice is to cast aside the life he once knew and traverse the mysterious Releuthian Mountains, said to be the home of the God of Darkness himself. Everyone has a destiny. No one can be trusted. Not even the Gods. **** The Blood of the Lion is the first of a nine book saga and Silver Medalist in Fiction-Magic/Wizardry with 5-Star Recognition from the 2022 Readers’ Favorite International Competition. Along with this, The Blood of the Lion also took Gold in Dark and Epic Fantasy and Silver in Folklore and Magic in the 2022 Fall BookFest awards. “…World-building is tricky and complex and authors need to be given the time to lay the foundation for us. McKenna executes this well and once a reader is in, they are in. Overall, this is a fantastic entry into a fantasy series that will undoubtedly garner legions of fans. Very highly recommended.” – Readers’ Favorite Review.
The Mark of the Damned
Series: The Vorelian Saga
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: The prophecy is unraveling, the Gods are restless, and the dead are rising - this is the second installment to the epic 9-book saga.
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King Morei made the ultimate sacrifice to win the battle against Diemon, but the consequences are more than he is prepared for. A plague has struck the city of Geral, but its cause is diabolical, and the consequences are devastating. The citizens are desperate for an answer, but when rumors ensnare Morei in the cause for the city’s downfall, the king’s control slips further. Syra has one goal: to reach the Infernol, a secret organization committed to preparing the Vorelians against the resurrection of the Lirallian Empire, once ruled by the most powerful Energy Harvester in history, capable of manipulating volatile forces. But destiny has other plans and Syra must face the truth of her heritage, even if it costs her everything. Across the Ashen Sea, Cyrus finds himself in East Razan, the ancient city of Eiyrặl. He’s promised answers by the king himself, but curiosity forces Cyrus to question what he is told. What he finds will force him to make a choice: become the Dragon Rider he is destined to be or continue to run. The Gods are growing restless. And the dead will rise. The Vorelian Saga is an award-winning and highly acclaimed saga. Readers will identify themes of self-discovery, purpose, and revenge, along with classic and unique fantasy elements that make this world distinctly Vorelian. This is not a story about doing what's right but about what happens when Destiny has her way.
The Dance of Destiny
Series: The Vorelian Saga
Series Number: 3
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Blurb: “Tell me again what it’s like to die.”
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Morei Geral is a traitor, murderer, and spiraling deeper into the clutches of his curse. But he has one goal: to make Geral pay for turning their backs on him. Driven by revenge, the treasonous king will stake his claim on not just the city, but the country. But an unexpected bond will serve as the grounds to a destiny-altering decision that will redefine the man Morei has become. The realms have fractured. In a damning revelation, Syra knows she is the only one capable of saving the living realm from being devoured. But she has found herself at the mercy to the one God she blames: Sekar. A promise, a deal, and a bloodline destined to rule the dead, Syra must embrace her destiny or risk condemning the very order of the realms to Chaos. Cyrus has spent a lifetime searching for answers about his heritage. With a promise of a new purpose, he flies across the Vore World to the ancient country, Creitón, but this takes a disastrous turn. Separated from his dragon, Sozar, Cyrus finds himself at the mercy of a ruthless king who will stop at nothing to gain his fealty. War is coming.
The Scars of the Wicked
Series: The Vorelian Saga
Series Number: 4
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Blurb: Even the most heroic actions come at a cost.
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An empire to end the reign of Gods. The Scars of the Wicked marks the debut of the second trilogy in this award-winning saga. “I’ll give you war. I’ll give you a reason to hate me.” Empires aren’t built overnight, and Morei Geral knows this. He also knows that proper revenge takes time. There’s a delicate dance between power and madness, and as Morei discovers just how dangerous he is, he learns that someone else has been watching him. The King of Monsters will give the world what they asked for, but he doesn’t know that he’s awakened a hideous prophecy. The Soul Realm is crumbling. Ambushed, Syra must face her bloodline and the consequences of her decisions. The Guardians of Death are at odds, demons and beasts ravage the lands, and failure to take her place as sole heir will result in realm-ending devastation. But with Zarek’s life in her hands, she will be forced to choose a side she’s not ready to take. The age of dragons is here, led by Cyrus. With newfound confidence, the Dragon Rider knows he can’t hide from fate any longer. So when Venkar City seeks him out, speaking of ancient promises to the fallen Rider Federation, he accepts. What he finds will shift the Vorelian future forever. But he is not the only Dragon Rider soaring these skies. Even the most heroic actions come at a cost.
The Ballad of Dragons
Series: The Vorelian Saga
Series Number: 5
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Blurb: “Peace is just as bloody as war, Rider. Once you know that, you’re free to be whoever you want to be.”
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“Peace is just as bloody as war, Rider. Once you know that, you’re free to be whoever you want to be.” Morei Geral has everything he ever wanted: a throne, respect, and control. With the country of Sorréle nearly his, the King of Monsters is finally ready to forge a new era of peace. But his kingdom is a lie—and the man who built it is dying. When a Dragon Rider arrives, speaking of the Red Goddess, Morei will have to make a choice: secure his empire or seek out the once-believed dead deity. Syra’s life-saving decision has finally caught up, and now Zarek is damned to die or succumb to a fate far worse. With the resurrection of the Guardians of Death and a war that transcends realms, she must either save the world she swore to protect or save the man she adores. The bloody, heart-wrenching courage required could mean the end of everything she's known. Cyrus is the face of the Rider Federation, entrusted with rebuilding a lost era of Dragon Riders. With the fate of the realms placed on him, he must return to Razan, the kingdom that holds the one woman he ever cherished, hoping his promise of an alliance will grant him a second chance at forgiveness. But Cyrus discovers he is the catalyst for a treacherous plan to overthrow the city by a power-hungry cult led by a formidable god. In this world, redemption is bloody, salvation comes at a cost, and villains sometimes win.