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YOUNGER READERS

Extraordinary adventures begin in ordinary places.

Glowing portal to Orcadia inside an ancient stone chamber
Book cover for The Burning Sword, Book One of The Orcadian Series by Charlie Hill

BOOK ONE · THE ORCADIAN SERIES

THE BURNING SWORD

 

His father vanished. Another world is calling.

 

When fourteen-year-old Jack Bell's father disappears in a Scottish river, a mysterious pendant leads him to a forgotten burial chamber and a gateway into Orcadia.

In a world of ancient magic, warring tribes and dangerous secrets, Jack must join forces with a warrior princess to discover the truth about his father — and the extraordinary destiny awaiting him.

MEET JACK & FREYJA

Two worlds. Two unlikely allies. One extraordinary destiny.

Jackson Bell, fourteen-year-old adventurer from The Orcadian Series

JACKSON BELL

Fourteen-year-old adventurer

When his father vanishes, Jack follows a mysterious pendant into the forgotten world of Orcadia. Brave, curious and far from home, he must discover why an ancient prophecy has placed him at the centre of a conflict he barely understands.

Princess Freyja, warrior princess from The Orcadian Series

PRINCESS FREYJA

Warrior princess of Orcadia

Fiercely independent and determined to rescue her sister, Freyja knows the dangers of Orcadia better than Jack ever could. Her courage and knowledge become his greatest allies as they uncover the secrets surrounding the Burning Sword.

BOOKS IN THE SERIES

One lost father. Two worlds. An ancient destiny waiting to be fulfilled.

Book cover for The Burning Sword, Book One of The Orcadian Series by Charlie Hill

THE BURNING SWORD

BOOK ONE

OUT NOW FROM AMAZON IN PAPERBACK AND KINDLE FORMAT

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When his father vanishes, Jack discovers a gateway to Orcadia, where an ancient prophecy threatens to change his life forever.

Book cover for The Sword in the Loch, Book Two of The Orcadian Series by Charlie Hill

THE SWORD IN THE LOCH

BOOK TWO

COMING SOON

Jack returns to Orcadia, where the secrets hidden beneath Loch Einar threaten to change everything.

Book cover for The Sword and the Crown, Book Three of The Orcadian Series by Charlie Hill

THE SWORD AND THE CROWN

BOOK THREE

IN DEVELOPMENT

As a struggle for the throne threatens Orcadia, Jack and Freyja face a new challenge that could determine the fate of two worlds.

FREE STORIES FROM ORCADIA

Four tales. Ancient legends. A world of mystery

Step beyond The Burning Sword and discover four short stories inspired by the folklore of Orcadia.

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Meet mysterious creatures, explore forgotten places and uncover secrets from a world where legends come to life.

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Book cover for The Sword and the Crown, Book Three of The Orcadian Series by Charlie Hill
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