DRAGON OF THE DESERT

THE KHEHEMNI CHRONICLES, BOOK ONE

Born to rule, tormented by fate. Can a deposed king save his world from ruin—or is he doomed to destroy it?

In a desert land where magic reigns supreme, one nation stands as its protector—Khehem, crown jewel of the Thirteen Sun Tribes.

Beloved prince of Khehem, Leith Alodwine is a ferocious warrior of the Wolf and Dragon, a conflict magic deadly in battle.

But the ruling Order of Alrahel fear the king Leith is becoming. Like his grandfather the Red Tyrant, Leith’s furious power has the ability to protect his nation from any threat—or tear down the world.

As an evil magic rises, Leith must face the threat for all the Sun Tribes. But to what lengths will he go to stop it?

And to what lengths will the Order go to stop him?

An Amazon #1 bestselling series in Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery from an award-winning author, The Khehemni Chronicles is a gritty and heroic saga of treachery, war, and magic.

The prequel series to The Kingsmen Chronicles, The Khehemni Chronicles champions hope against darkness and love despite loss. Featuring complex characters, outcasts battling against all odds, adult situations, gripping battle, a multi-POV cast, and spectacular world-building, this epic saga has been compared to Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time, Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicles, George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, and Joe Abercrombie's The First Law series.

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A richly descriptive tale

"A worthy nemesis to the Blackmark saga. A meaty and richly descriptive tale told like a master. Imagine eating Beef Wellington smothered in grilled onions and a thick gravy and never being sated, that is this first book of another great saga." - Dave, Amazon US

Like Sanderson or Hobb

"I have loved everything I've read by Jean Lowe Carlson and this book is no exception. Her story telling is rich and detailed, and cardboard characters don't exist. If you like Brandon Sanderson or Robin Hobb, you are going to love this author." - Kimberly P., Amazon US

A promising epic adventure

"Ms. Carlson's imagery brings the desert and its inhabitants to life. We get a clear picture of the lifestyle of the people who inhabit the desert. She has built a complex and interesting world. An exciting beginning to a very promising epic adventure." - vjdavis, BookBub

BORN TO RULE, TORMENTED BY FATE. CAN A DEPOSED KING SAVE HIS WORLD FROM RUIN? OR WILL HE DESTROY IT?

A new Epic Fantasy series from an award-winning author, the Khehemni Chronicles is a gritty and heroic saga of treachery, war, and magic. Featuring outcasts battling against all odds, a multi-POV cast, and spectacular world-building, this unique, human-written story has complex, realistic characters and adult storylines.

Championing hope against darkness and love despite loss, this series explores ancient civilizations with unpredictable magic. These deeply layered novels have been compared to Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time, Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicles, George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher, and Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive.

The Khehemni Chronicles is the second part of a three-series fantasy epic, the Key of Fire Saga, and continues the story of the Kingsmen Chronicles.

"Excellent writing that is clever and fresh. a solid plot, great world building, madness, intrigue, treachery, battles, loyalty and friendship. I was totally immersed from beginning to end." - gwalden1, BookBub

What can you expect from a Jean Lowe Carlson series?

🐉 What kind of fantasy world are your books in?

My primary fantasy world for the extended Kingsmen Chronicles saga is a European-style world. However, the map spans three continents, and the characters adventure to a Viking-style area, medieval French, Italian, Greek, and beyond. A large portion of this story also takes place in a Middle Eastern-style fantasy world, on a desert sub-continent.
📕 How detailed is the writing and what’s the feel of these books?

I write extremely descriptive epic fantasy, like a “movie in your mind”, though I keep the pace moving. The feel of my books is always adventurous, blistering, dangerous, political, and wild, a world that feels so real you could get lost in it, and spend hours pouring over the maps and appendices, which are also included for each series. 
👩🏻‍🦰 Are these books intended for adults or teenagers?

I write for the 25+ crowd, with adult issues, deep personal growth, and intense scenes. The multi-POV cast in my books are all ages, and their conflicts with each other can be severe. I don’t pull any punches in the pages, and trigger warnings abound, so these books aren’t for the faint of heart.

❤️ What about relationships? Is there any adult content?

My series do have numerous relationships that develop over the course of each story. There are sex scenes, some decently graphic, although the content always focuses on the relationship between the characters. Their intimacy is part of the story; it effects their relationship and overall situation, helping them grow stronger together by the hardships they go through.
🤖 Do you use AI when writing?

No! I write all my books without AI. I use AI spelling and grammar checks in the final edit, but these books are 100% human-written and therefore, entirely unique.

"a fast paced, action-packed fantasy read that will have you teetering on the edge of your seat trying to catch your breath." - Debbie E., Goodreads

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