[The Caris Chronicles 01] • Things Unseen

Robin Hobb meets Tolkien! If you like fantasy with vivid characters and grand adventures you'll love Things Unseen.

When savage derks, spurred on by the Dark Lord, raid 16 year old Caris' village, leaving few survivors, she is forced to flee the only home she has ever known.

She sets out with Janen, her hunting companion, and joins a small band of the King's Horse who are on their way to meet the King at the frontier.

As they journey, they discover more and more villages have been overrun by vicious derks. They push themselves relentlessly to bring word to The King, but the Dark Lord has his own plans to prevent them reaching their destination.

Thus begins a perilous journey into unknown lands. As Caris travels farther and farther from her isolated village she discovers the threat is more malevolent, the beasts that assail her more terrifying, and the beings who befriend her more wonderful than she could have imagined. Pushed to the edge of her limits, Caris learns she has more courage and ability than she ever knew.

"This novel grabbed my attention from the very beginning. Melina paints pictures like Picasso. I felt like I was there. I couldn't put it down." - Shah Liberato

"There are characters in this book I will never forget." - Belinda Kirk

"Leaves fans eager for the next installment." - Ann Knott

"If you are looking for an epic fantasy book series that is a real page turner, full of adventure and romance, then you won't find better than The Caris Chronicles". - Mal Smith