Scorched Threads

by Kris Ruhler

FBT review:

Burning for a fresh indie fantasy read? Discover **Scorched Threads** by Kris Ruhler, book five in the complete **Aeterna Chronicles**—perfect for fans of *Rebel of the Sands*, Marissa Meyer, Marie Lu, and Veronica Rossi.

When Essie’s best friend vanishes on her royal wedding day, Essie braves a brutal desert of scorching sands, ruthless bounty hunters, and terrifying creatures to uncover the truth. A mysterious voice in her head, a past cloaked in secrets, and a forbidden pull of the heart could change everything.

Packed with fast-paced action, slow-burn romance, rich worldbuilding, and a fierce heroine, this indie YA fantasy series is ideal for readers searching Amazon bestseller lists and book blogs for their next binge-worthy ebook adventure.

Publisher Description:

One Prophecy. Two Stones. Three Aeternas.Welcome to the Aeterna Chronicles.To find her friend, she has to survive the brutal desert, run from bounty hunters, and fight deadly creatures. But her worst fear will bring her to her knees.Essie lives comfortably as a companion to Simin, a wealthy merchant’s daughter selected as the prince’s new bride. But when her friend disappears on her wedding day, Essie’s world is turned upside down.Fearing the worst, she sets off across the desert, but finding Simin isn’t exactly a walk in the park. In a land of scorching heat, bandits, and deadly creatures, nothing is as it seems.Who is friend? Who is foe?But Essie believes she might just have a chance. That is, if she can outrun the assassin and bounty hunters at her back. To make matters worse, a voice in her head makes her question her origins. The secrets she unearths shatter everything she knows.When things go sideways and enemies close in, she forges ahead and faces her most difficult challenge yet.Will she risk losing her heart?Dive into this sprawling YA fantasy tale in the fifth entry to the Aeterna Chronicles. If you’re a fan of Hamilton’s Rebel of the Sands, you’re sure to enjoy this epic, fantastical adventure.If you like Marissa Meyer, Veronica Rossi, Marie Rutkoski, Marie Lu, or Amie Kaufman, discover Kris Ruhler’s science fantasy series and journey into new worlds today.The Aeterna Chronicles is a complete 6-book series with two prequels series following the adventures of three heroes on three different worlds.Books 1 & 2: KallumBooks 3 & 4: KharaBooks 5 & 6: EssieShackles of Guilt — Prequel 1: B09ZRT3J6ZSevered Ties — Prequel 2: B0BGFP2RKCStrands of Time — Book 1: B09WMBV3MFCoils of Revenge — Book 2: B09XJWW3RFShattered Souls — Book 3: B0B349RQ45Fractured Bonds — Book 4: B0BGFQ5LWZScorched Threads — Book 5: B0BKK8R7FMRaging Tides — Book 6: B0BMSF5XB6Kallum’s adventures (books 1 & 2) will return in the Ember Chronicles which takes place between the events described in Shattered Souls, book 3, and Raging Tides, book 6.

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