A Hare in the Wilderness - Book One in the Kingdom of Durundal - Age of Heroes saga. An epic tale of prophecy, love, and a kingdom on the edge of darkness.

Born under a full blue moon, and marked at birth by a mysterious sigil no scholar can explain, Ajeya is cast from the imperial palace before she can speak. To her father, the Emperor of Ataxata, her strange mark is a curse—an omen of ruin that threatens his legacy and grip on the throne. To her mother, it means far more.

At only two years old, Ajeya and her mother are forced out of the palace, but her mother knows the truth, for an encounter with an ancient oracle foretold of a prophesied child who would rise up against the Dark Lord, and save the subject kingdoms.

Fleeing assassins, wild beasts, and a world that sees only a cursed child, Ajeya and her mother seek sanctuary among the old clans of the North—a people of lost magic, deep secrets, and their own ancient wounds. There, hidden from the empire that cast her out, Ajeya grows in the shadows of prophecy, in strength, in stature and into the arms of a warrior who is tied to her fate in ways neither of them yet understand.

But the clans are not a safe haven for ever. As the war drums echo from beyond the mountains, the Dark Lord's power continues to gather followers and momentum; and Ajeya will have to unravel the mystery of her mark, master the ancient power that stirs within her, and face the darkness rising not only beyond the borders—but within herself.

The Kingdom of Durundal - Age of Heroes begins with A Hare in the Wilderness, a sweeping tale of courage, destiny, and the gathering of light against a rising tide of darkness. In a world where dragons fly once more and witches remember their oaths, one girl will rise to become more than a myth—she will become the force that puts Durundal into the pages of legend.


Set in a high fantasy world where magic exists but only some can access it, the Kingdom of Durundal saga is comprised of 12 award-winning novels that follow the principles of the prophecy and the life-changing, often perilous journey the chosen one and their followers are forced to take.

A Hare in the Wilderness is Book 1.

Inspired by ancient civilisations, scriptures, myths and legends, this series takes you on a journey of hope, despair, forgiveness and courage with relatable characters in a fantasy setting.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ This was so real I could almost feel the bitter cold wind on my cheeks and the harsh winter snow hindering the clans. Such rawness and yet so beautiful.

★★★★★ The pacing, the character development and the world building are excellent.

★★★★★ True to life characters in a bygone age. Wonderful escapism and a riveting read.

★★★★★ S E Turner has created a living breathing world with this epic series and I urge every fantasy lover to read it.

Start reading this page-turner today! Join Ajeya as she fights for survival while discovering love, friendship and a greater purpose connected to an ancient past.

A Hare in the Wilderness is the thrilling Book 1 in the Kingdom of Durundal epic fantasy series. Fast-paced and action-packed, full of twists and turns, romance and mystery, and just the right amount of battles and sorcery to keep you on the edge of your seat.