Five fairytale queens. Four exotic locales. Three evil magicians. Two naive narrators. One epic quest. If you want to read more about the novel, here’s my introductory post. For artwork, stories, and timescale, scroll down.
After Sondra and Harold Saturn bail the Little Match Girl and Alice of Wonderland out of jail on Earth, they learn the fairytale world of Kingdom is in peril. A trio of witches is killing and cursing the fairytale people, and the royals haven’t been able to stop them. But instead of heading directly to Kingdom, the Saturns are charged with traveling well beyond Kingdom’s borders to convince a sorceress of supreme power to aid them. Harold is excited to see this new area, while Sondra has a secret wish she wants the sorceress to grant.
Back in Kingdom, the witches continue to spread terror and put the queens’ loved ones at risk. Time is fleeting as the hags grow in power and malice. Even if Harold and Sondra succeed in their task, will help come in time?
In Deliver Us, the third book in the Kingdom Fantasy series, a progression of quests in exotic locales will bring together a small—but familiar—group to confront merciless opponents. Curses, powerful artifacts, transformations, murders, animated tattoos, and proper manners all combine toward a thrilling conclusion in which those who confront the evil must find a way to defeat the witches or lose their souls.
Deliver Us, the third novel in the Kingdom Fantasy series, is an epic fantasy containing new and old characters, world expansion, new threats, and (of course) true love. It’s available as eBook, free with Kindle Unlimited, and as a paperback of 116,000 words (about 425 pages).
For those who have purchased the novel, in the back of the book I’ve placed passwords to additional stories filling in side adventures of a few of the characters. Enter those passwords to read additional stories. (Note: the first two words of the password are the “password header.”)
The Queen’s Thrones – Depicts the thrones of the queens of Kingdom. Artwork by Daniel Johnson. This explains the little details in the illustrations on the front and back cover of Deliver Us.
Bonhomie Rhapsody – Concerns the tale of Captain Graddock and what he did in Kingdom during his absence from the main narrative. This story also introduces a famous fairytale character to the world of Kingdom who played an important but hidden role in the events of Deliver Us. (Note: This story used to be password-protected but is now open for all to read. Warning—as it is a passage from the middle of the book, it doesn’t end as would a traditional short story.
Battle Interrupted – In the final battle, opposing parties ready themselves for the upcoming melee. Before they can start, however, in walks an adventurous crew who will change everything. Artwork by Daniel Johnson.
It’s a Beautiful Thing – In Deliver Us, we meet Shaina, the Beauty of Beauty and the Beast. While she has a significant part in the novel, most of it happens off-page. Beautiful Thing details the courage and quick-thinking of Beauty, a true fairytale princess of Kingdom. (Note: This password-protected bonus story is for readers who purchased the book. Password header+Beauty)
The Fate of a Queen – One of the queens is targeted by the evil witches when they first arrive in Kingdom. The fate of that queen is depicted in this marvelous illustration by Daniel Johnson. Click to render it in its full splendor.
The Magnificent Seven – Snow White’s seven dwarfs will forever be changed by the events in Deliver Us. Detailed here you’ll find out how they helped others to fulfill their destinies and the reward the seven receive. (Note: This password-protected bonus story is for readers who purchased the book. Password header+Dwarfs).
The Three Doorways – This remarkable illustration by Daniel Johnson depicts a middle scene in the book when our heroes must separate to find answers to their witch invasion. Who will explore the world of shadow and twilight tales? Who will enter the world of dancing and balls? Or the world of science and suppression?
This novel occurs six years after the original novel. Use the gallery below to review the timeline, including what’s been going on in Kingdom since the last novel.
