Treachery! Treason! Trolls?
Fooled into thinking they are returning heroes, the entourage's royal welcome is cut short when they mysteriously collapse; all but Nikki, the one nobody trusted.
Lady Nicole Arendale's past is shrouded in mystery, but it's slowly unravelling as secrets long buried are exposed, threatening everyone's future. Never one to rely on anyone's help, she has no choice but to return to her previous life if she has any hope of saving them.
Set on a path she neither expected, nor wanted, they are running for their lives, searching for a safe haven in the midst of the coming storm. She could simply slip into the night, but something keeps her with them, yearning for a glimmer of hope.
Driven to see this adventure through to the end, she must now choose; her future or theirs?
Shadow of the Crown is the fourth book in the Heir to the Crown fantasy series. If you like epic battle scenes, mythical races, and a captivating story, then you will love Paul J Bennett's tale of a rogue who turns the tables.
Pic up your copy of Shadow of the Crown today, and prepare for a day of reading!
New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in 'Heir to the Crown: Book One, Servant of the Crown available in eBook, paperback, and audio.
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
Mercerian Tales: Into the Forge
Guardian of the Crown
Enemy of the Crown
Mercerian Tales: The Spark of Change
Peril of the Crown
Saviour of the Crown
Victory of the Crown
The Frozen Flame Series:
Awakening - Prequels
Ashes
Embers
Flames
Inferno
Maelstrom
Vortex
Torrent
Cataclysm
Power Ascending Series:
Tempered Steel - Prequel
Temple Knight
Warrior Knight
Temple Captain
Warrior Lord
Temple Commander
Warrior Prince
Temple General
Warrior King
The Chronicles of Cyric:
Into the Maelstrom – Prequel
A Midwinter Murder
The Beast of Brunhausen
A Plague in Zeiderbruch
The Duality of Magic Series:
Voices From The Past – (2026)
The Bucket List Series:
A Drop in the Bucket - (2026)
What readers are saying about Paul J Bennett's books:
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★★★★★ -"If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!"
★★★★★ -"This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages."
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