The Serpentine Throne

Series · 5 books · 2021

By Susan Stradiotto

Books in series

Call of the Storm Sorcerer

2021

A murdered empress. A missing emperor. Mairynne Evangale called them Mother, Father. The country mourns while rumors of unrest stir. The sorcery castes struggle for power, and the casteless riot in the streets. Conflict hadn’t escalated this rapidly in Nantai since the Ryū Wars more than five ages past. The people need a new imperial leader. Mairynne’s soul yearns for many things, but she never wished for the duty her Father assigned. She carries two soul stones, one cold and the other hot. They came to her with the loss of each parent. They call to her, beckoning her to leave home. They reinforce her convictions . . . Her father lives. He will return to his seat upon the Serpentine Throne. But first, she must answer the call.

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Into the Evernight

2021

None dare to brave the Evernight . . . except ThalajHe was nothing before his vow to the Serpentine Throne.But now, the empress has commanded him away. She ordered him to retrieve a statue from deep within the Evernight Marshes, the darkest of dark places in the empire.If he follows her order, he forsakes his oath to protect and serve. If he doesn’t, he commits treason. And if he goes, will he ever return?As a companion to Call of the Storm Sorcerer, this short adventure will take you an epic dungeon crawl.

Call of the Syrensea

2021

A witch. Small Folk. The casteless. After abdicating the Serpentine Throne, Mairynne flees from Arashi in search of her father. Gensui Thalaj Northerngale, her only companion and protector, travels at her side. The forest provides cover, but for how long? Her sisters and the council will be searching. Through the Yubar Forest, across the Central Grasslands, into trading towns, and beyond, the journey winds through Nantai. And for the first time, Mairynne faces the hardships of those who do not belong to the elite caste. The stones she wears draw her onward, the people she meets guide her forward, and the witch reveals a prophecy. She makes unlikely friends, encounters formidable foes, and learns. But someone or something follows. Her search leads her to the City by the Sea, demands she leave Nantai’s shores, and guides her toward Syrensea into the true unknown. Another step and another still . . . Mairynne seeks something far more important than duty. Family. But will the price be too high?

Call of the Ryū Dragon

2021

A ship ne’er returns from o’er the Syrensea The dragons have resurfaced in Nantai, the Cloud Courtiers are playing dangerous games, and the empire is crumbling. The caste leaders are posturing for power; the price imposed by the Stone Singer leader Sarangarel tell as much. The sum cannot be unpaid, and a blizzard Mairynne cannot see her way through now rages inside Thalaj. Captain Asahi and his crew sail the Swell Mistress westward, ferrying Mairynne and her party into the unknown in search of the island nation Ise. New adventures on the high seas ensue, but are the storied sea creatures real or lore? A new land comes into view, but is it the island for which they search? Separation from her friends, captivity, a journey through the jungle, and entrance into other-worldly realms await. Has she reached Ise? The songs of the stones are waning. Is this where she will find her father? How far must she trek inland? And will she be able to make amends with Thalaj before her time runs out?

Call of the Maelstrom

2021

The heart and soul of her beloved country have been shattered. The devastation across Nantai deepens. Against all she wishes to believe, Mairynne is convinced her sister has fallen victim to the dragon terrorizing Nantai. And now, she must leave her father once again to beg her people to stand up for the country she loves. When Mairynne and her dragon fly north to recruit the people of the Iced Plains of Nantai, they find more cities in ruin, they meet the great beast of the north, and they must fight for their lives to pursue their cause. The Nantai people have grown bitter. Mairynne and her dragon must face their fury. Will she sway their views and convince them to help her take back the Serpentine Throne? The epic conclusion to the series flys the reader to the coldest reaches of Nantai, brings them home to the jewel city of Arashi, and weaves together all the castes the final fight for the future of Nantai. Through all this, can Mairynne find a way to heal a country’s heart and soul. . .or her own?

Author

Susan Stradiotto

Author · 12 books

Susan Stradiotto is passionate about the written word, whether it is in her own writing or her editing practice. She is a fan of well-told stories. Susan is always searching for unique voices and stories that tell a truth. As Neil Gaiman said in his master class, “Write the truest story you can.” She believes that is what makes a story sing. Susan is an author of fantasy and romance and has professional editorial experience with genres such as romance, memoir, mystery/thriller, cozy mystery, fantasy, and women’s fiction. She attended Capella University for her BS in Information Technology and the University of Chicago’s Graham School for her professional editing certification. She lives in Eden Prairie with her husband, a hoard of Bernese Mountain Dogs, and one Miniature Dachshund. Instagram: @susanstradiotto or https://www.instagram.com/susanstradi... Author website, worldbuilding blog, and book reviews: https://susanstradiotto.com Author Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/susanstradio... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/susanstradi... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susanstradiotto Write-In-Progress A serial novel based on George MacDonald’s 𝑃ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑠: 𝐴 𝐹𝑎𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑀𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛.