Fantasy • The Souls’ Abyss trilogy
Some crowns are won. This one was never meant to be found.
Keeping the peace has cost Kaoldan dearly. Now a whisper of Reng’s return threatens Thura, while the past he has struggled to bury refuses to stay hidden.
Discover a completed fantasy trilogy of family, loyalty and the consequences of power.
THE BOOKS
Stories from extraordinary worlds
Begin with the complete Souls’ Abyss trilogy, or discover the prequel set before the Walkers.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
“a darker world juxtaposed by flawed but well-meaning characters”
Esme — The Dark Crown
“the final confrontation is an epic battle that rivals any in fantasy”
M. Vess — Coven of Shadows
“A good story. Neat magic system and a good crew of characters.”
Chris Fudge — Imagine the Fire
ABOUT SC GOWLAND
Stories. Worlds. People.
I write fantasy about ordinary people making extraordinary choices. Family, loyalty and the consequences of power sit at the heart of my stories.
Discover the author behind the books and the places that inspired them.
More worlds to discover
Standalone adventures, magical mishaps and shorter fiction.
Imagine the Fire
Travel back to the origins of The Souls’ Abyss.
Delusions & Dragons
A troubled marriage. A magical necklace. A very unexpected adventure.
Also discover The Law of Consequences and The Law of Mischief, two anthologies I co-curated and contributed to.
Explore the worlds
Put places to names with maps and guides from the books.
From the blog
Writing updates, book reviews and thoughts on stories.
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The Original Story
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey left me thinking about why familiar stories can still catch us completely off guard. A few thoughts on the film,…
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The Corn Bride by Mark Stay — a review
The Corn Bride by Mark Stay left my nerves in pieces. It has the warmth and humour I love in the Witches of Woodville…
Ready for your next adventure?
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