Tales of Caledonia

Bryen must protect the woman he hates …Even if it costs him his life.Bryen spent ten years fighting for his life on the white sand of the Pit. But now he faces a new challenge deadlier even than constant combat against man and beast in the Colosseum. Forced into a new form of servitude, Bryen is compelled to become a Protector and charged with guarding the Lady of the Southern Marches from both steel and magic. For she holds the key to power in Caledonia. Gain her and you gain the Kingdom.Some threats are known and obvious while others lurk in the shadows. No matter the danger, Bryen is coerced by magic to do all that he can to keep the Lady alive.At the same time, the Ghoule Overlord is preparing to send his Legions to complete his conquest of Caledonia.Will Bryen -- the only one who can prevent the Overlord from releasing his Ghoules on the land – stand and fight? Or will Bryen find a way to break free of his bond and walk away from Aislinn and the Kingdom that enslaved him?The first book in this action-packed fantasy transports you to a new world. Find out why fans call Amazon best-selling author Peter Wacht's stories "fun, diabolical, exciting and a pleasure to read!" When I was a kid growing up in New York, I used to haunt the science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Yonkers, searching for the epic fantasy stories that I loved to read. When I exhausted all of my options, I started writing my own stories, never realizing that one day I would publish them. Now I am an Amazon best-selling author and write full time. I can't think of a better way to make a living, doing something that's truly enjoyable and hopefully of value and interest to all of you, my fellow readers of fantasy literature.A fan of mythology and history, I incorporate aspects of both into my books. My writing appeals to adults, young adults, and kids starting in middle school. Readers describe me as a masterful storyteller of good versus evil, with great characters and plot twists. My thanks to all of you for the kind words.I like to focus on the reluctant hero, men and women not seeking glory, but rather helping others and taking on the evil plaguing the world that I've created in The Realms of the Talent and the Curse.I do most of my writing with my dog Loki either by my side or curled up behind me, oftentimes with a soccer game playing on the TV muted in the background. And when I'm not writing, stories are constantly churning in my head. When I'm out for a walk, I tend to outline or craft scenes, taking notes on my phone.If you're interested in my writing, visit peterwachtbooks.com.

A sinister plot brews in Caledonia...He's fighting dark magic.She's conspiring against the King.Will their efforts be enough to stop a Ghoule invasion?In Book Two of The Tales of Caledonia, Bryen and Aislinn both learn they hold immense power as Magii. Working separately, they discover multiple players vying for control of Caledonia. The King and his Advisor are obvious threats, but an evil runs deeper and endangers more than who controls the Duchies.As more Ghoules break through the Weir, the soldiers of the Southern Marches start to feel the strain of battle – and the Magii realize they may be too few in number to combat the beasts.Bryen soon realizes his power also contains the Curse, an ancient connection to Dark Magic that cannot be tamed and ultimately consumes its host.Will Bryen figure out how to control the two sources of magic within him to stop the Ghoule Overlord? Will Aislinn find a way to stop the King and his Advisor before it is too late?Discover why an Amazon reviewer says of Amazon best-selling author Peter Wacht, "From the very first page Peter Wacht pulls the reader in and then deftly inserts a plot twist. I couldn't put this book down. Masterful storytelling, great characters and the world building is layered and leaves one wanting more. Get cozy for this one." When I was a kid growing up in New York, I used to haunt the science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Yonkers, searching for the epic fantasy stories that I loved to read. When I exhausted all of my options, I started writing my own stories, never realizing that one day I would publish them. Now I am an Amazon best-selling author and write full time. I can't think of a better way to make a living, doing something that's truly enjoyable and hopefully of value and interest to all of you, my fellow readers of fantasy literature.A fan of mythology and history, I incorporate aspects of both into my books. My writing appeals to adults, young adults, and kids starting in middle school. Readers describe me as a masterful storyteller of good versus evil, with great characters and plot twists. My thanks to all of you for the kind words.I like to focus on the reluctant hero, men and women not seeking glory, but rather helping others and taking on the evil plaguing the world that I've created in The Realms of the Talent and the Curse.I do most of my writing with my dog Loki either by my side or curled up behind me, oftentimes with a soccer game playing on the TV muted in the background. And when I'm not writing, stories are constantly churning in my head. When I'm out for a walk, I tend to outline or craft scenes, taking notes on my phone.If you're interested in my writing, visit peterwachtbooks.com.

The Ghoule Overlord invades Caledonia for the first time in a thousand years …While his assassins hunt the Protector, the one man with the power to stop him.Bryen, Aislinn, and the Blood Company race for the safety of Haven.If they don't reach the Magii stronghold in time, their deaths are certain ... and the fate of Caledonia will be sealed.In The Protector's Reckoning, Book 5 of The Tales of Caledonia, Bryen realizes that he needs more than the Talent to defeat the Ghoule Overlord. Acknowledging the risk, he taps into the power of the Seventh Stone.Fearing that Bryen is learning to master the powerful artifact, the Ghoule Overlord unleashes his deadliest assassins so that he can reclaim the Seventh Stone and destroy the Weir once and for all.With the Slayers right behind them, Bryen, Aislinn, and the Blood Company seek refuge at Haven, hoping that they can reach the island before the beasts feed on their flesh.But the Ghoule Overlord and his Slayers aren't the only threat that Bryen must overcome. The added power of the Seventh Stone contains both the Talent and the Curse. If he loses control, he could become something worse than the evil that he is trying to defeat. Knowing this, Bryen can't help but wonder who will try to kill him first -- friend or foe? When I was a kid growing up in New York, I used to haunt the science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Yonkers, searching for the epic fantasy stories that I loved to read. When I exhausted all of my options, I started writing my own stories, never realizing that one day I would publish them. Now I am an Amazon best-selling author and write full time. I can't think of a better way to make a living, doing something that's truly enjoyable and hopefully of value and interest to all of you, my fellow readers of fantasy literature.A fan of mythology and history, I incorporate aspects of both into my books. My writing appeals to adults, young adults, and kids starting in middle school. Readers describe me as a masterful storyteller of good versus evil, with great characters and plot twists. My thanks to all of you for the kind words.I like to focus on the reluctant hero, men and women not seeking glory, but rather helping others and taking on the evil plaguing the world that I've created in The Realms of the Talent and the Curse.I do most of my writing with my dog Loki either by my side or curled up behind me, oftentimes with a soccer game playing on the TV muted in the background. And when I'm not writing, stories are constantly churning in my head. When I'm out for a walk, I tend to outline or craft scenes, taking notes on my phone.If you're interested in my writing, visit peterwachtbooks.com.