I’m thrilled to announce that the first book in my latest urban fantasy series, “Eila’s Exile”, is officially available for you to enjoy! This story sees my return to urban fantasy five years after putting the lid on ” The Caitlin Chronicles”—only, under a whole new pen name—D.S. Bailey.
About “Banished”
“Banished”—the first book in the Eila’s Exile series—is the brain child of myself and Michael Anderle. In this tale, we explore the little-known world of the Winter Faerie Court, by asking the question: what would it look like if a faerie—who is supposed to be evil and emotionless—finds herself expelled from her home and thrown into the emotional world of humans.
Featuring trolls, vampires, golems, centaurs, and a whole host of magical creatures, Eila must learn to navigate her past in order to protect her future (and a big future it is, too).
Blurb:
An exiled faerie. A mysterious mirror. A city full of secrets.
Eila Snowshadow never expected to find herself banished from the Winter Court, much less hurled into the bustling streets of London.
Armed with unpredictable magic and a knack for trouble, Eila is determined to carve out a new life for herself. But when she stumbles upon a plot involving missing children and a magical artifact, she can’t help but get involved.
Teaming up with Corvus, a shapeshifting raven with a penchant for shiny objects, and Grimrock, a reclusive troll, Eila must navigate the treacherous underbelly of London’s paranormal society. From dodging Oathkeepers to infiltrating secret hideouts, she’ll need all her wits – and a hefty dose of sugar – to unravel the mystery.
With time running out and powerful forces closing in, Eila must master her erratic powers and confront her own past.
Can Eila save the missing children and prevent a catastrophe that threatens both worlds? Or will her exile become a death sentence in a city that shows no mercy to outsiders?
Why I Wrote This Book
One word: fun.
Back in 2018, Michael and I launched “The Caitlin Chronicles.” This was a 5-book series featuring a female protagonist lost in the throes of a collapsing world under siege by zombie-like “Mad.”
It’s been over 5 years since the last book in that series launched, and I found my fingers itchy to have some fun. Fantasy has always played a huge role in my personal reading life, and when the opportunity came to tell Eila’s story, I jumped at the chance. Learning about Fae culture was a great experience, and threading the narratives of established lore with some of my own creation was a joy to the last page.
Not only that, but I was aching to write a longer story. To have the chance to spread the tale over several books and see how far I could push the genre, the story, and the characters.
I believe we have achieved that so far. Hopefully you do too.
What You Can Expect
If you love the worlds of J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, Jim Butcher, or Jayne Faith, then “Banished” is right up your street. Expect magic, mayhem, chaos, snark, fun, and even a bit of slow-build romance to get your hearts afluttering.
Get Your Copy
Banished (Eila’s Exile Book 1)Â is available now on Amazon. Grab your copy in ebook and paperback.
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If you’ve already read and love this book, it would mean the world to me if you:
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Thank You
Thank you for your support and for being part of my writing journey. Your encouragement fuels my creativity, and I hope you enjoy this new adventure as much as I enjoyed creating it.
