When the Shadowlord steals part of the orb of eternity, his power surges. He has unleashed a mighty host of orcs and trolls and acquires an invaluable new henchman in Borg Bearslayer. Young Elcon goes through a battery of new trials and tribulations and is tested by powers he never imagined. Only by forging an alliance with the gray elf, Rowena Ravenwill, the brash dwarf Brom, and the last of the great swordsmen of the western realms does he stand a chance against the Shadowlord.

In this sequel to The Heir Apparent, a gloomier dawn emerges, and stakes are much higher for the young mage. The boundaries are blurred even further when the Walszman encounters the witch-like Lef Sagori. Will he succumb to the dark side of magic or will Elcon add great new deeds to his Van Zorn legacy?

The Empire of Andumon is a land with no history, no memories.
Two decades ago, the Empire gave itself over to tyranny. And with surrender came the violent purge of history. Libraries stand desolate. Book burnings glow ominously on street corners. People must erase their memories or be accused of high treason.

After all, it is history that would remind Andumon of a time before fear and oppression, before the reign of the tyrant.

In the small town of Adanac, far removed from the heart of the Empire and its dangerous politics, life for Gilaon and his townspeople continues simply. But everything is about to change.

When his village is violently attacked, Gilaon is pitched into a vast and perilous world. As he travels across the wilds of Andumon, he discovers the key piece to a revolutionary plot.

Gilaon cannot rest until he unravels the secrets of his own mother’s mysterious past, and of her involvement with an underground rebellion.
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The lost crystals of power have been found, now all they need is the Key...

The Prince of Shade stirs and grows impatient. The time is close... soon he will be free and the world will burn!
War plagues the lands anew, and unity is lost. Three thousand are the years that have been counted since the Evil was vanquished. Three were the races who stood against the hated Foe and three the number of crystals used to bar the door to his prison.

But the glory days have gone. The mighty heroes are no more and the races no longer commune. Man has turned against man, while the true enemy grows strong.

Time... runs short...

Soon the torment will begin... again!

Dark Lair Trilogy:
Save a princess, win a lost war, defeat Evil, and stay alive...

Dark Lair Trilogy: Wyvern Reviews

Reviewed by Terri Stepek for Reader Views (11/01/2024) 5/5-Stars
In “Wyvern,” fantasy fans will find all their boxes checked. There are dark forces at work, armies marching, dragons, wyverns, witches, fae, and all manner of mythical creatures in a world that faces chaos at the hands of evil. There is action, adventure, loyalty, treachery, a kidnapped princess, a king in sorrow, and the rise of an unexpected leader. Some will survive, many will fall. A few lucky ones will even find love. Fans of dark, epic, regency-style fantasies will love this, the beginning of a classic trilogy. Full Review: https://readerviewsarchives.wordpress.com/2024/01/11/wyvern-by-dj-obrien/

Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite (22/02/2024) 5/5-Stars
Author D J O'Brien has crafted a work that offers stacks of epic fantasy and brilliant adventure, creating a compelling narrative filled with tension and intrigue... The richly imagined world utilizes some fantastic descriptive lexis to bring it to life beyond the cinematic, offering a multi-sensory experience that feels like you’ve been thrown into the center of it all. I also really appreciated the close narrative work that’s gone into creating the diverse cast of characters, each with their own idiosyncrasies and unique way of speaking. Full Review: https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/dark-lair-trilogy

Reviewed by Mike the reader on Booksprout (29/01/2024) 5/5-Stars
This story has an excellent way of bringing to life the characters and events quickly into focus with good balance of complexity and clarity. I was thoroughly enmeshed into the story from the first page. This type of fantasy is my favorite and my preferred author is Jeff Wheeler. I enjoyed this book like most of his. I finished this book in two days, I couldn’t put it down. My only disappointment, though small, was the use of magic was less than I like but that’s just me. I suspect more magic will unfold with the following books. Review: https://booksprout.co/publisher/team/reviewer/290611

Reviewed by Neil Thorne on Booksprout (15/12/2023) 5/5-Stars
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book - Fantasy series can be hit or miss at the best of times, but this book is very compelling! The best writing makes the pages fly by, and this book hit that very lofty standard very easily. Full of likable characters and believable villains, the author DJ O'Brien has built a world full of history, diversity and wonderfully described environments. I very much look forward to book two in the series! Review: https://booksprout.co/publisher/team/reviewer/238182

The Book Review Crew: 5/5 Stars
What a wonderful and epic adventure. I was honored to read Wyvern the first book in the Dark Lair Trilogy by DJ O’Brien. First I just wanted to say how much I love reading and discovering new books by Indie authors, and Wyvern is one of them. Full review here: https://thebookreviewcrew.com/wyvern-a-review-by-mary/

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