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Allon
Allon
Series · 9 books · 2010-2013
By
Shawn Lamb
Books in series
#1
Allon
2010
The land of Allon was a paradise until the fall of the Guardians paved the way for the rise of the Dark Way. Evil King Marcellus now controls the land as his forefathers did, with an iron fist and the help of the evil spirit, Dagar. But an ancient prophecy speaks of a time to come when the Guardians will return and Allon will be restored—lead by its rightful heir. All the while, the exiled teenage Promised Prince, Ellis, must prove himself worthy to be king through a series of supernatural trials that test his character, wisdom, courage, and his heart. The first in the Allon series, this magical tale of adventure, destiny, and faith will test the reader’s strength and awaken their spirit of adventure.
#2
Insurrection
2010
THE DARK WAY DOESN'T DIE EASILYINSURRECTION is the next exciting tale in the epic saga of the Kingdom of Allon.The Dark Way defeated, King Ellis starts restoring the House of Tristan. To him and Shannan, a son and heir is born, Prince Nigel. But not all is blissful in Allon. Kell, Captain of the immortal Guardians, never found Dagar's original talisman, the one the Master of the Dark Way infused with his evil. Sinister tension erupts into rebellion. Sir Owain, whom Ellis pardoned for aiding the dethroned King Marcellus, leads the uprising. But Owain isn't trained in the Dark Way so how could he possess Dagar's talisman?Ellis leads his army to quell the insurrection before it can erupt into civil war. His departure ends up placing the lives of Shannan and Nigel in jeopardy. If he returns to help them, he could lose his kingdom. If he continues against the enemy, he could lose his wife and son. He must trust their survival to the Guardian warrior, Avatar, and two teenage brothers, Wess and Bosley. What will these nephews of King Marcellus do? Will they aid the House of Tristan or join Owain's insurrection and claim their birthright?
#3
Heir Apparent
2011
Shortly after a defeated enemy arrives in Allon with the offer of a royal marriage, strange things begin to happen. What is the connection of four mysterious stones to a jade statue? Are these linked to Prince Nigel’s haunting nightmares? The Guardians must learn if this is a marriage for peace or an act of revenge.
#4
A Question of Sovereignty
2011
"He shall be Allon's greatest king; of such a heritage as to rule Guardian and mortal alike." So says the prophecy about the man to succeed Ellis only he delays in finding a husband for his daughter and heir, Ellan. Finally he decides on Prince Sullivan of Gorham. Unknown, is that an age-old enemy is Sullivan's mother and accompanies him to Waldron, while Ellan's own ambition has waited for the right time to blossom. Ellan, Sullivan and his mother use subtlety to push the royal family to the brink. Even the Guardians are impacted by their dark machinations. Only Tristine and Darius suspect his mother's identity. But their efforts to warn Ellis fail, reduces the Guardians in numbers and forces Tristine to flee for her life. Determined to save her father, Tristine meets two unlikely allies: a blacksmith and a crippled beggar. But how can they stop a coup? And what will become of the Great King? Only one can reign.
#5
Gauntlet
2012
Prince Titus, son of King Tyrone and Queen Tristine, is kidnapped, and the suspects are Tunlundian pirates. But what do they want with a 7 year old boy? The fate of his nephew in question, Nigel takes Chad and Avatar on a covert mission to Tunlund.To facilitate their effort, they join a tribe of gypsy entertainers opposed to King Dante. The trio gets more than they bargain for in dealing with the tribal shaman, a gypsy dancer and a sword wielding young woman who matches Nigel blow for blow.When their mission is betrayed, it becomes a race against time to stop a war and rescue Titus. But where are the old ruins? And what dark, dangerous secret do they hold?
#6
Dilemma
2012
Far across the northern sea from Allon, the snowbound country of Sore is rule by women with an iron fist, subjugating all males without mercy. A cry for help reaches King Tyrone, but sympathy turns to outrage upon learning the Sorens plan to invade Allon. This imminent threat prompts a covert mission to discover the reason and who is behind this menace. What is uncovered poses a greater danger to the unity in their ranks and their relationship to the mortals. Kell must solidify the Guardians and support the mortals before the enemy lands, preferably without pitting male against female.
#7
Dangerous Deception
2013
Nothing is what it seemsAfter receiving an invitation from the reclusive country of Natan to meet the new Emperor, King Tyrone entrusts Nigel, Mirit and Lord Allard as royal envoys. Matters become complicated when a defiant twelve-year-old Titus is discovered to have stowed away, to the great anger of his father Tyrone. Met by Admiral Kentashi for final escort to Natan, the group makes a hasty decision to conceal certain identities in hopes of avoiding insult and trouble. But what waits in Natan, plunges them into a mystery surrounding the unnatural events after their arrival and the triggering of a civil war. It becomes a life and death struggle to escape Natan, for nothing is what it seems.
#8
Divided
2013
Ellan escapes from exile to reclaim the throne! She’ll stop at nothing to destroy Tristine and Tyrone, including summoning the dark forces her father once defeated. Her action divides the Council of Twelve, catches the Guardians unprepared, throws the royal family into turmoil and brings Allon to civil war.Only one man stands between she and her goal. Only man can command the loyalty to thwart her plans. The question is – will he?
#9
In Plain Sight
2013
A few weeks before the wedding of Prince Titus to Lady Jillian and the laying of the cornerstone for Jor’el’s Palace, an unexpected incident sends shockwaves through the Guardian ranks. It leaves them reeling in respect to their future.Shortly after the devastating incident, a stranger arrives in the South Plains with little memory of how he got there. His arrival triggers a series of events that threatens the stability of the province. He also has intimate knowledge of people and current affairs, which continues to confound those sent to help Wess investigate. As the mystery deepens regarding him, answers seem hard to find . . . or are they hidden in plain sight right in front of them?
Author
Shawn Lamb
Author · 14 books