Crown of Crystal Flame
Book 5 of the Tairen Soul series Avon Books ~ October 26, 2010
ISBN-10 0-0620-1896-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-0620-1896-0
CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME, the NY Times bestselling fifth
and final book in the Tairen Soul Series is now available at
bookstores near you.
Journey Back to the Magical World of the
Fading Lands.
A Song of Love won her heart.
A Song of Darkness haunted her soul.
A Song in the Dance would seal her fate.
Seers had long foreseen an extraordinary destiny for Ellysetta
Baristani. Already she had won the heart of the Fey King--the
magnificent Rain, ever her ally, eternally her love. She had
saved the offspring of the magical tairen and fought beside
her legendary mate against the armies of Eld.
But the most powerful–and dangerous–Verse of her
Song had yet to be sung.
As the final battle draws nigh and evil tightens its grip upon
her soul–will Ellysetta secure the world for Light or
plunge it into Darkness for all eternity? As she and Rain fight
for each other, side by side, will they find a way to complete
their truemate bond and defeat the evil High Mage of Eld before
it's too late, or must they make the ultimate sacrifice to save
their world?
I am currently completing THE WINTER KING, a fantasy romance set in a world called Mystral, and featuring warring kingdoms of powerful weathermages. I'll announce the book's scheduled release date once I turn in the manuscript. Watch this space for details
After THE WINTER KING, I'll head back to the Fading Lands to check in on old friends. Next up: Bel's book. I have already plotted out the basics of the story with The Starfish Club, my writing and brainstorming buddies, and I can't wait to jump in and get started!
In addition to writing books, I'm in the process of completely redesigning my website (Yay!) I hope to roll out the new site early this summer, so keep checking back!
Book Signings and Appearances!
My current 2011 calendar includes the following:
May 14, 2011 ~ Guest Speaker: Tampa Area Romance Authors (Tampa, FL)
May 21, 2011 ~ Guest Speaker: Volusia County RWA (Lake Helen, FL)
May 27-29, 2011 ~ OASIS Sci-Fi & Fantasy Convention (Orlando, FL)
June 4, 2011 ~ Booksigning at B & L Books (Altamonte, FL)
June 28-July 1, 2011 ~ RWA National Conference (New York, NY)
March 2011 ~ HarperAudio has just released the audiobook recordings of QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS and CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME. I've listened to excerpts of both and am thrilled with the quality of the recording. See the Books page for purchase links.
In addition to the Harper Audio audiobooks, I'm working with the production company recording KING OF SWORD AND SKY. The project was put on hold when my Dorchester contract was sold to Avon, but I hope to announce availability of the KOSS audiobook in near future.
CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME A NY TIMES BESTSELLER
November 2010 ~ Thanks so much to all of you who hit the stores on release week to buy your copy of CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME. Because of your support, CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME hit all the major bestseller lists, ranking as high as #13 on the NY Times, #96 on the USA Today, and #11 on Publisher's Weekly. You continue to overwhelm me with your tremendous support. You are the best readers an author could ever have!
Embrace the Magic of the Fading Lands!
Critically acclaimed, New York Times and USA Today bestselling
author, C.L. Wilson combines sweeping sword and sorcery fantasy
with the simmering passion of romance in her Tairen Soul series. From
Leisure Books, the Tairen Soul quintet tells the story of the
fierce, magical Fey shapeshifter, Rain Tairen Soul, and the
young mortal woman whose dangerous secrets and inexplicable,
blossoming power hold the key to saving or destroying his immortal
race.
The talented folks at Circle of Seven Productions www.cosproductions.com developed the Tairen Soul book
trailers. Check them out now!
Lord of the Fading Lands / Lady of Light
and Shadows
In Lord of the Fading Lands and Lady of
Light and Shadows, Rain and Ellysetta meet and fall
in love, but danger threatens their every step. War gathers
on the horizon, and once the evil High Mage of Eld realizes
Ellysetta is the magic-gifted being he’s long been
searching for, nothing will stop him for claiming her blossoming
power for his own.
King of Sword and Sky / Queen of Song and
Souls
Rain and Ellysetta struggle to gather the ancient allies and
complete the threads of their truemate bond before the vast,
gathering armies of the evil High Mage of Eld march upon the
free world.
CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME
Though the final thread of their truemate bond continue to elude them, Rain and Ellysetta race against time to gather their alliies and combat the High Mage's Army of Darkness.
As the final battle draws nigh and evil tightens its grip upon
her soul–will Ellysetta secure the world for Light or
plunge it into Darkness for all eternity? Will she and Rain find the key to completing their truemate bond before
it's too late, or must they make the ultimate sacrifice to save
their world?
LORD OF THE FADING LANDS Book 1 of the Tairen Soul Series
Once he had scorched the world
“An absolutely wonderful new voice.…” —Kay
Meriam, Bookseller, RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller of the year
2003
Once he had driven back overwhelming darkness
“Brilliant and breathtaking....a fascinatingly unique
world” —Alyssa Day, USA Today bestselling author
of Atlantis Rising
Once he had loved with such passion, his
name was legend…
“I LOVE this book! A thrilling, captivating story that
stays with you long after you put it down.” —Christine
Feehan, NY Times bestselling author of Dark Celebration, Safe Harbor & Deadly Game.
TAIREN SOUL
Now a thousand years later, a new threat calls him from the
Fading Lands, back into the world that had cost him so dearly.
Now an ancient, familiar evil is regaining its strength, and
a new voice beckons him—more compelling, more seductive,
more maddening than any before.
As the power of his most bitter enemy grows and ancient alliances
crumble, the wildness in his blood will not be denied. The tairen
must claim his truemate and embrace the destiny woven for him
in the mists of time.
LADY OF LIGHT AND SHADOWS
Book 2 of the Tairen Soul Series
Always, she had feared the magic.
“I loved these stories from the first lines…”
—Kay Meriam, Bookseller, RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller
of the year 2003
Always, she had fought the dark visions.
“…Characters I fell in love with—and can’t
wait to read about again. Riveting!” —Alyssa Day,
USA Today bestselling author of Atlantis Rising
Always, she had dreamed of the lover who
could save her…
“A spellbinding world…mesmerizing characters…the
best book I've read in years.” —Christine Feehan,
NY Times bestselling author of Dark Celebration, Safe Harbor & Deadly Game.
Once he had driven back overwhelming darkness
“Brilliant and breathtaking....a fascinatingly unique
world” —Alyssa Day, USA Today bestselling author
of Atlantis Rising
TAIREN SOUL
He had stepped from the sky to claim her like an enchanted prince
from the pages of a fairy tale, but behind the mesmerizing beauty
of his lavender eyes she saw the driving hunger of the beast
and an endless sorrow only she could heal.
Only for him would she embrace her frightening magic. Only with
him would she find the courage to confront the shadows that
haunted her soul. Only together could they defeat the terrifying
evil that had pursued her all her life.
No barrier could stand between truemates, not of the body, mind
or soul. For an epic battle was fast approaching, and only united
could they hope to triumph.
KING OF SWORD AND SKY
Book 3 of the Tairen Soul Series
Only One Enemy Could Destroy Them.
“C. L. Wilson’s exquisitely written romantic fantasy
debut will dazzle readers with its richly imaginative story”
—Chicago Tribune on Lord of the Fading Lands
Only One Love Could Unite Them.
“Wilson jumps back into her tale without skipping a beat,
expanding her world with finesse while boldly taking her story
in entirely unexpected directions.” —Publishers
Weekly on Lady of Light and Shadows
Only Together Could They Lead Their People To Victory…
The magical tairen were dying, and none but the Fey King’s
bride could save them. Rain had defied the nobles of Celieria
to claim her, battled demons and Elden mages to wed her. Now,
he would risk everything to protect his kingdom, help his truemate
embrace her magic and forge the unbreakable bond that alone
could save her soul. Coming September 30 from Leisure Books.
QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS
Book 4 of the Tairen Soul Series
Only Together Could Their Souls Be Complete.
“C. L. Wilson’s exquisitely written romantic fantasy
debut will dazzle readers with its richly imaginative story”
—Chicago Tribune on Lord of the Fading Lands
Only Together Could They Survive.
“One of the year"s coolest–and hottest reads….Stunning.”
—Michelle Buonfiglio, Romance B(u)y the Book on Lady of Light and Shadows
Only Together Could They Unlock the Secrets of the Past and
Unleash their Greatest Magic
“Buy it. Now. You’re crazy if you don’t!”
– Fresh Fiction on King of Sword and Sky
The first deadly battles of the new Mage Wars have been fought,
and victory has been won at a terrible price. As the toll of
an unfulfilled matebond and the torment of war begins tips Rain
towards madness, Ellysetta knows if she cannot find a way to
defeat the darkness growing inside her and complete the truemate
bond, Rain will die and she will become the prophesied monster
Vadim Maur uses to destroy the Fey and enslave the World.
“The richly imagined third volume of Wilson’s bestselling
fantasy romance series draws readers into a complex web of ancient
magics and looming war.” —Publishers Weekly on King of Sword and Sky
A Song Of Darkness Haunted Her Soul.
“Wilson is fast becoming a brand name!’ —RT
Book Reviews
A Song In The Dance Would Seal Her Fate.
“Buy it. Now. You’re crazy if you don’t!”
– Fresh Fiction on King of Sword and Sky
Elvish Seers had long foreseen an extraordinary destiny for
Ellysetta Baristani. Already, she had won the heart of the Fey
King, saved the offspring of the magical tairen, and fought
beside her mate against the threatening evil of Eld.. But the
most powerful—and dangerous—Verse of her Song had
yet to be sung. As a cataclysmic battle draws nigh and
evil tightens its grip upon her soul, will Ellysetta secure
the world for Light or plunge it into Darkness for all eternity?
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