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Fractured Empire
Series · 4 books · 2021-2022

Books in series

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Daughter of the Yellow Dragon

2021

Genghis Khan united a nation and created a vast empire for his heirs. But after 200 years of civil war, his empire has fallen into the dark ages. Mandukhai dreams of being a fierce warrior woman, but her dreams are shattered when she is forced to become the second wife to the Great Khan. Unebolod spent his life in the Great Khan's shadow, preparing for a day when he can seize control of the empire. But when he forms a dangerous alliance with Mandukhai, it swiftly transforms into a passion that could destroy them both. Just as the two are certain their fate will one day bring them together and make Unebolod the next Great Khan, a young prince surfaces to steal the Great Khan's attention and the hearts of the nation. Daughter of the Yellow Dragon is the first book in a gripping, gritty historical fiction series based on the epic life of one of the most underrated women in history. The series draws you into a world of brutal Mongol steppe life, deadly political games, and supernatural beliefs. Please be advised: This book contains adult situations, graphic violence, assault, and personal loss. PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER! Daughter of the Yellow Dragon is the Winter 2021 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner for outstanding Historical Fiction. “This story is nothing short of a masterpiece!” – Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews "A Mongolian Game of Thrones!" – Katherine Roberts, author of Prince of the Wolves: The Legend of Genghis Khan
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#2

Lords of the Black Banner

2021

A Mongolian Epic In a nation torn apart by powerful men, one woman rises. Mandukhai faces her toughest challenge yet—carving out her place in a political hierarchy ruled by men. And as the Great Khan’s life hangs on the precipice, the Mongol Lords prepare to raise the black banner of war. Secrets are revealed and dangers lurk in every shadow. Who will survive the treacherous games of the Mongol court? Will this be the end of Genghis Khan’s royal Borjigin line? And who will end up on top when the dust finally settles? Lords of the Black Banner is the second book in the award-winning Fractured Empire Saga, based on the gritty, dark, true story of Lady Mandukhai. The series draws you into a world of brutal Mongol steppe life, deadly political games, and the desperate will to survive. Please be advised: This book contains adult situations, graphic violence, and assault.
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Mother of the Blue Wolf

2022

A Mongolian Epic Mandukhai inherited a fractured nation. Now, she must turn it into a whole empire. Manduul Khan is dead, and he named Mandukhai Queen Regent until a new Great Khan is selected. This should be a simple matter of choosing the man who stole her heart long ago, but the spirit of Genghis and his cryptic promise makes one thing abundantly clear ... The fate of the Mongol Nation cannot be decided by the whims of her heart. Mother of the Blue Wolf is the third book in a gripping, gritty historical fiction series based on the epic life of one of the most underrated women in history. The series draws you into a world of brutal Mongol steppe life, deadly political games, and supernatural beliefs. Please be advised: This book contains adult situations, graphic violence, assault, and personal loss.
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Empress of the Jade Realm

2022

Mandukhai rescued a fractured empire, but can she restore the vision of Genghis Khan? Mandukhai dedicated years to raising Dayan to become Great Khan. But trust is tenuous when buried secrets rise to the surface. Old enemies close in. New enemies arise. And Mandukhai faces one of her toughest hardships just as her vision is nearly complete...a crisis that could undo everything she has worked for all of her life. Empress of the Jade Realm is the final book in a gripping, gritty, award-winning historical fiction series based on the epic life of one of the most underrated women in history. The series draws you into a world of brutal Mongol steppe life, deadly political games, and supernatural beliefs. Please be advised: This book contains adult situations, graphic violence, torture, and personal loss.

Author

Starr Z. Davies
Starr Z. Davies
Author · 14 books

Award-winning author Starr Z. Davies is a Wisconsin native. From a young age, Starr has been obsessed with superheroes like Batman and Captain America, which inspired her debut novel, Ordinary. If Starr had a superpower, she would be an Empath, because she is an emotional sponge and easily relates to how others are feeling. Years ago, Starr earned the nickname "Character Assassin" because she had a habit of utterly destroying her characters—physically and emotionally. It's a badge she wears with honor. Daughter of the Yellow Dragon, the first book in the Fractured Empire Saga, won the 2021 Pinnacle Achievement Award for outstanding historical fiction. If you want to get to know her, you can join her secret Assassins' Guild: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autho... You can follow Starr online: https://linktr.ee/SZDavies

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