The secret to their future lies in the past.

War rages on, stretching the Army of Merceria to the breaking point. Even with Norland armies marching in the north, their capital proves the tougher challenge, leaving Gerald no choice but to split his army.

Meanwhile, devastated by the loss of its king, Weldwyn desperately struggles to marshal enough forces to repel the inevitable invasion from their greatest rival.

Seizing the opportunity, the Twelve Clans flood across the border, confident that this time they will fulfill their destiny.

Now, as conflict sweeps across the lands, the Dark Queen finally unleashes her ruthless fury.

Can the youngest kingdom defeat humanity's oldest foe?

Join Anna and Gerald as they struggle to save the kingdom they have spent so many years building as the Heir to the Crown series continues in Book Nine, War of the Crown.

Prepare to engage in battle as you unsheathe War of the Crown.

New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in Servant of the Crown, Heir to the Crown: Book One, available in eBook, Audiobook, and Paperback.

What readers are saying about Paul J Bennett’s books:

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Other Books by Paul J Bennett:

Heir to the Crown Series:

Battle at the River - Prequel

Servant of the Crown

Sword of the Crown

Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past

Heart of the Crown

Shadow of the Crown

Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic

Fate of the Crown

Burden of the Crown

Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man

Defender of the Crown

Fury of the Crown

Mercerian Tales: Honour Thy Ancestors

War of the Crown

Triumph of the Crown

The Frozen Flame Series:

The Awakening/Into the Fire - Prequels

Ashes

Embers

Flames

Inferno

Frost

Power Ascending Series:

Tempered Steel - Prequel

Temple Knight

Warrior Knight

Temple Captain

Warrior Lord

The Chronicles of Cyric:

Into the Maelstrom - Prequel

A Midwinter Murder

The Beast of Brunhausen