Blood of the Realm

For three centuries House Albareen has ruled the Nayoran Peninsula, enduring through invasions, uprisings and the endless machinations of the noble Houses. Now the Albareen face their most desperate hour. A king in decline… rivals plotting to seize the throne… and a cabal of mages, outlawed and persecuted, on the verge of re-discovering their ancient strength. And with it, the power to conquer the Peninsula… or to destroy it.

For three centuries House Albareen has ruled the Nayoran Peninsula, enduring through invasions, uprisings and the endless machinations of the noble Houses. Now the Albareen face their most desperate hour. A king in decline… rivals plotting to seize the throne… and a cabal of mages, outlawed and persecuted, on the verge of re-discovering their ancient strength. And with it, the power to conquer the Peninsula… or to destroy it. Blood of the Realm is the first book in The Nayoran Saga, an epic fantasy cycle by Lee Sanders and Michael McNelly.

Lee Sanders broke through the ranks of Hollywood composers in 2001, scoring New Line Cinema's The Lord of the Rings website. His music is heard by millions of people worldwide on The Amazing Race (CBS), the Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Logo, and dozens of other TV shows, films, video games and online programs. Lee has won eight BMI Film & Television Awards for his work on The Amazing Race, and serves as a member of the Television Academy. He lives and works in Los Angeles.