A deadly contest. A vaulting ambition. How far will one cyren go to win?

Mighty cyrens have ruled the ancient lair of Saddoriel for centuries. A cavernous fortress, a subterranean labyrinth of tunnels and levels, powered by magic and music…

From the moment she was born, Roh, the daughter of an infamous criminal, has been despised by her own kind. Restricted to the Lower Sector and forced to work as a common bone cleaner, she has always believed she belongs above: where lies adventure… and power.

Opportunity arises in the form of the Queen’s Tournament, a treacherous set of trials that could see the victor crowned ruler of the entire lair. Up against the most cunning, dangerous cyrens in all the realms, does Roh stand a chance?

A Lair of Bones is the first gripping book in the dark fantasy quartet, Curse of the Cyren Queen.

From the author of the bestselling fantasy series, The Oremere Chronicles comes this new darkly ambitious tale.

PRAISE FOR A LAIR OF BONES

★★★★★ “A magnificent story that kept me riveted from the very first page… A brilliant, deeply intriguing world, and characters who are wonderfully drawn…” - Alexandra Nahlous

★★★★★ “Scheuerer’s writing flows so elegantly and immerses you into the rich and intricate worlds she creates… this one left me DYING for the next book and I need it in my life now – where is book #2 at ??! A Lair of Bones is perfect for lovers of Red Queen, Throne of Glass & To Kill A Kingdom” - The Book Tweeter

★★★★★ “It was so, so good. It was an incredible journey to go through with Roh and Odi. If you love mythical creatures and fantasy, courageous characters and you like not sleeping so you can finish a book, this is one for you.” - Ana Jackson (Goodreads)

★★★★★ "Scheuerer has created an intense, breathtakingly dark & beautiful high fantasy with this first book in the Curse of the Cyren Queen quartet… Exquisitely macabre, filled with twists & turns a reader does not expect, Scheuerer shows once again just how she came to be a number one bestselling author… I dived deep into the Lair of Saddoriel & I never wanted to come up for air.” - Anne Sengstock (Goodreads)

★★★★★ “I just loved everything about this book! I loved the characters and the whole plot. I cant wait for the next book in the series to come out! Once I started reading this book, the pages just kept turning.” - Heather (Goodreads)

The realm’s darkest secret is out. The cruelty of the capital and the power-hungry King Arden have scattered Bleak and her companions across the continents. On the run in a foreign land, Bleak finds herself tied to some unexpected strangers. When the answers she yearns for are finally within reach, she must face the hard truths of her past, and take her fate into her own hands before it’s too late. Meanwhile, secrets and magic unravel as a dark power corrupts the realm. Bleak’s friends are forced to decide where their loyalties lie, and who, if anyone, they can trust. But one thing is certain: war is coming, and they must all be ready when it does. Intriguing and action-packed, Reign of Mist is the second instalment in Helen Scheuerer’s epic YA fantasy series, The Oremere Chronicles. ★★★★★ *“This indie reads like a blockbuster and a for-sure bestseller.” - Book Series Recaps ★★★★★ “Chapter after chapter, thrilling action scenes come at you that will leave you shaking and breathless.” - Queen of Midnight ★★★★★ “Full of adventure and gripping landscapes… I seriously fell in love with this series." - Throne of Shattered Books ★★★★★ "Whirlwind adventure, strong friendships, beautiful landscapes, and lots of plot twists... REIGN OF MIST lures you in... You won’t be able to put it down." - A Bookish Peach ★★★★★ "Reign of Mist is outstanding in every way. There isn’t a moment that doesn’t compel you to keep reading – it’s simply riveting and astonishing. A brilliant sequel and an absolute must-read!" — Alexandra Nahlous ★★★★★ "Helen’s writing style is an entirely different form of sorcery altogether. She weaves words together so beautifully, describes the world she’s built so vividly, and creates lush, compelling narratives so phenomenally... Her gift with the fine-tipped pen is even more apparent in her second book." - That Bookshelf Bitch ★★★★★ “Reign of Mist doesn’t meet the high bar set by Heart of Mist, it hurtles over it with room to spare. It has everything I want in a book: badass female characters, despicable villains, political intrigue and natural world-building, and this book has all of those things turned up to 11.” - Mikayla’s Bookshelf ★★★★★ "Fabulous characters, brilliant world-building and gorgeous writing. What’s not to love?" — Beautiful Bookland

Available in digital and print. Audiobook coming soon.**

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About the Author

Helen Scheuerer is a novelist from Sydney, and the Founding Editor of Writer's Edit (writersedit.com). She has a Bachelor of Creative Arts from the University of Wollongong and a Masters in Publishing from The University of Sydney. She chronicles her writing process and current work over at helenscheuerer.com.