Kingdom of the Serpent

"The Kingdom of the Serpent" is the third in a series of trilogies written by Mark Chadbourn. Set in modern-day Britain, it continues from "The Age of Misrule" and "The Dark Age".

The first book in the trilogy, "Jack of Ravens", was released on the 20th July, 2006. The second, "The Burning Man", was released on the 17th April, 2008. A release date and title for the third book have yet to be confirmed.

Background

The first trilogy in the series, "The Age of Misrule", told of the catastrophic return to Britain of the Old Gods of legend, and the battle of a group of five known as the Brothers and Sisters of Dragons to protect humanity. "The Dark Age" explored the lives of a new group of Brothers and Sisters, struggling to cope in the new world left behind in the wake of the first trilogy. "Kingdom of the Serpent" picks up the story where the cliffhanger ending of "The Dark Age" left off. The world, returning to the old ways due to the influence of the returning Gods, was dealt a dreadful blow by an entity known as the Void, recreating the menial, soul-destroying world it had become before the Gods' return, and trapping the Brothers and Sisters of Dragons - the only ones who could fight it - in menial lives, their heritage forgotten and their power lying dormant. The only one who can save them is Jack Churchill who, following the final battle with the dark god "Balor" has found himself lost in Bronze-age Britain.

Major Characters

Jack Churchill: Leader of the Brothers and Sisters of Dragons in "The Age of Misrule", the man known as 'Church' has been missing since that trilogy's conclusion.
Ruth Gallagher: Formerly a powerful witch with the patronage of the Triple Goddess , a powerful member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Ruth has been trapped in a thankless life working in a care home.
Laura DuSantiago: During their original journey, Laura was given the patronage of Cernunnos. Like Ruth, she has become trapped in a menial life, flipping burgers at a fast food stall.
Shavi: A bisexual Shaman, Shavi is also trapped in the new world.
Ryan Veitch: Believed lost after the events of "The Age of Misrule", Ryan has a new and disturbing role to play in our newly-altered world.

External links

[http://www.sfsite.com/10a/mc209.htm An interview with Mark Chadbourn briefly mentioning "The Kingdom of the Serpent"]
[http://www.markchadbourn.net Mark Chadbourn's website]
[http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0575078006 Buy "Jack of Ravens" at Amazon UK]
[http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0575079495 Buy "The Burning Man" from Amazon UK]
[http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0575076798 Pre-Order "Destroyer of Worlds" from Amazon UK]