Now in Paperback! FORETOLD (Legends of the Forsaken Empire #4)

 

FORETOLD has been released in paperback! This series was hit with more delays than any I (R.J/Kacy) have ever experienced. Some pandemic-related, others due to my tumultuous work schedule, and at least five times by health struggles--my own and others'. Thank the Lord this series is finally complete~~celebrating!

While I'm delighted to wind up the series with FORETOLD, which is my largest-ever published book, I'm sad to bid farewell to the characters. We've been through so much together. 

What's next? I'm beginning research on a new volume in the Genesis Trilogy--a companion story that has haunted me (Kacy Barnett-Gramckow) for years. It's every bit as daunting as the original three volumes, but just as exciting, and I can't wait to dig in! 

Wish me blessings!

Praying for you all, 

R. J. Larson/Kacy Barnett-Gramckow

Foretold is now available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Kobo, Apple, and other online retailers. 

Coming soon! Legends of the Forsaken Empire: FORETOLD

It's been a long, LONG road, rolling volume three (Volume four if you include the prequel, Realm of Thorns) of the Forsaken Empire series to publication, but we've almost brought this big baby home!

FORETOLD, Spring 2022

Through the usual full-time job schedule's hectic pace, two bouts of COVID, one concussion, and some discouraging setbacks that carved away huge chunks of writing time during these past two years, I'm able to catch a breath of relief. FORETOLD is in the final stages of publication! Thank the Lord! (Exhale.) It's been humbling to research the struggles of medieval believers, recorded by chroniclers, who fought for the right to possess and study the Scriptures--a right we've often take for-granted in modern times. Another topic for a future post!

FORETOLD is the final, and largest book in the Legends of the Forsaken Empire series--the largest, because I didn't want to write two smaller books to finish this series. Though I tried to trim and write sparingly, I couldn't whittle Tarian Savtroi's story lower than approximately 164,000 words. By contrast, FOREFEITED and FORSWORN each finished slightly below 120,000 words, which is usually my goal for historical novels. If you're a reader who delights in swift reads that you can polish off in a few hours ... forgive me. But for those of you who love huge, epic, fantasy-realm family sagas inspired by actual history, I pray you enjoy Tarian's story as much as I did while researching and writing it for him.

Love and blessings, and thank you for your patience and encouragement, 

Kacy Barnett-Gramckow, writing as R. J. Larson.

At last! FORSWORN

At last, FORSWORN--the second full book in my new fantasy series--has hit the shelves. Again, Julaiin and her family are struggling to protect their family's most cherished secret, while her enemies, mortal and immortal, are hunting her down to permanently end her rebellion. 

But Julaiin, her family, and friends are feverishly praying and implementing a plan to destroy their enemies' control over all the souls the Eternal holds dear. To remove the false pedestals from beneath those who hold the faithful captive for power's sake.

Inspired by actual accounts of medieval scholars, FORSWORN is a family saga of faith, and devotion--even when all worthy causes seem lost. 

Thank you, dear everyone, for waiting so patiently as this series makes its way to retailers. 

Blessings, 

R. J. Larson