Severed Ties: A YA science fantasy prequel novel to the Aeterna Chronicles

A scientist filled with doubts. A four-year-old facing death. A momentous journey to save her.

For Belor, life in Cerulis City provides a myriad of comforts: endless food, a nice and warm home, and his dream job. He has life all planned out.

But when four-year-old Saya is about to be executed, Belor makes an irreversible decision that upheaves his entire life.

Soon, the pair find themselves on the run, fighting for survival. Saya is no ordinary four-year-old. She is a half-Aeterna, a race of beings banned from Cerulis City.

Will Belor be able to keep Saya alive?

A story about integrity, choices, and struggles, Severed Ties is the second prequel to the Aeterna Chronicles. Follow Belor as he meets the two protagonists, Khara and Essie, before books 3 to 6.

If you like Marissa Meyer, Veronica Rossi, Marie Rutkoski, Marie Lu, or Amie Kaufman, discover Kris Ruhler's science fantasy series and journey into new worlds today.

The Aeterna Chronicles is a complete 6-book series with two prequels.

Shackles of Guilt - Prequel 1: B09ZRT3J6Z

Severed Ties - Prequel 2: B0BGFP2RKC

Strands of Time - Book 1: B09WMBV3MF

Coils of Revenge - Book 2: B09XJWW3RF

Shattered Souls - Book 3: B0B349RQ45

Fractured Bonds - Book 4: B0BGFQ5LWZ

Scorched Threads - Book 5: B0BKK8R7FM

Raging Tides - Book 6: B0BMSF5XB6

Kallum's adventures (books 1 & 2) will return in the Ember Chronicles which takes place between the events described in Shattered Souls, book 3, and Raging Tides, book 6. The new series will be published in the summer of 2023.