*Adult Fantasy–Intended for a mature audience.
Orphan.
Outsider.
Freak.
Labels and questions swirl in Darion’s troubled mind. Why did his birthparents abandon him? Why is he haunted by visions of mythical beasts, a captive, and her torturer? And why is his birthmark glowing?
Discovering his true-identity may cost Darion everything, as he is suddenly confronted with a war-ravaged Realm and the answers he has always sought. Rav’Arians wreak havoc at the command of a sadistic usurper who led a grisly coup against the Marked Royals. Unicorn, Centaur, Nymph, and man have joined forces to face the oncoming threat of evil, yet their forces are slipping, and hope seems lost.
Three generations interwoven throughout Nav’Arian history will reach as far as rural Oregon, to see the Kingdom unified once more.
The only question is, will the return of the Marked Heir help or hinder in the fight for Nav’Aria?
Afraid.
Ashamed.
Enraged.
A torrent of emotions course through Darion in this suspenseful sequel. How will he survive this grief? How could he leave without saying goodbye? And how can he make sure Narco suffers the same way he’s made others suffer
Returning to Nav’Aria has led to nothing but trouble… and more questions.
Narco’s toxic hold has only strengthened. His forces—Rav’Arian and Troll—are amassing as the final fight draws near. The Kingdom’s fate looks bleak, and yet, the true Marked King and unicorns of Kaulter are resolved. They will no longer succumb to Narco’s evil. They will stand, and they will fight.
The answers to Narco’s enigmatic powers lurk in the most unlikely of places as Darion will soon discover across the Shazla Desert, along with his companions Triumph, Edmond, and Soren.
The only question is, will he be able to find the answers to uproot Narco before all hope is lost?
Wait.
Watch.
Destroy.
Returning from the Shazla Desert, Darion is riddled with worries. Will his desert-journey’s revelations prevent the annihilation of all that is good? Can he fulfill his prophetic purpose as the Marked Heir? And will anyone even survive this fight?
Darion, Triumph, Soren, and Edmond return to find that much has happened during their absence. The Rav’Arians and Watchers have infiltrated Nav’Aria lending strength and momentum to Narco’s evil forces. Vikaris and Trixon face a deadly meeting with destiny, while Rick, Tony, and Aalil search for the truth of Narco’s enigmatic hold on the mountain trolls. In Kaulter, Lyrianna and Trinidad bond ever tighter over their common pursuit of answers. Meanwhile, the enemy that has lain in wait for cycles, reveling in the decay and despair spreading across Nav’Aria, has just revealed itself in this heart-pumping, EPIC finale.
Humans, centaurs, nymphs, unicorns, and merfolk must team together to face this onslaught or risk the ultimate destruction, the end of Nav’Aria.
One thing is certain: The final battle has arrived.
AMAZON REVIEWS:
Nav’Aria: The Marked Heir– “There is so much I want to say about this book. It has everything a fantasy novel should have! It has mythical creatures, which everyone should love, plot, developed characters, an interesting progression of events. I was really excited to read this novel for quite some time, and it did NOT disappoint. The imagery K.J. Backer’s writing creates in your mind is superb and magnanimous. The battle scenes were written well, and I was enthralled the entire time. What is really amazing about this story is the emotion of the author. It has been some time that I have read something that truly had the spirit of the writer.
If you want to read a story that involves unicorns that aren’t stereotypical, i.e. pink, fluffy, cotton candy eating creatures, then you need to pick up this novel. I highly recommend this novel to everyone who loves fantasy of any genre.”
-Jacob 2019
Nav’Aria: The Pyre of Tarsin- “I loved this book and cannot wait for Book 3. The plot lines are complex but unfold with perfect timing. The characters are vibrant and I found myself laughing, crying, and cheering as the story unfolded. I will not give away anymore, you must read this series yourself. Highly recommended.”
-Heather 2021
Nav’Aria: The Winged Crescent- “I can’t say enough how much I LOVED this finale. Darion grew so much from the beginning. I loved seeing him come into his own, gain confidence, and strengthen in his resolve, taking his place among the Royals. Every character had their part to play in the destruction of evil, and I loved seeing the forces come together and love conquer all! Many events were unexpected, and I was held on the edge of my seat waiting for what was next to come.
If you love fantasy, epic battles, and are rooting for good to triumph, grab up this book series! You will NOT be disappointed by any means!” -Shanna 2021
*Middle Grade Fiction/Adventure–Intended for ages 8-12, families, teens, classrooms, and animal lovers of all ages.
The Legend of Tiny Tails (Pet Legends 1)
Life would be so much easier if humans could speak Dog!
Once Caesar, the four-pound pomeranian and family protector (as dubbed by Mom), realizes his Crow Indian foster sister, Destiny, has run away during a dangerous Montana thunderstorm, he and his pack of pet siblings—a blind pomeranian, a sulcata tortoise, and one giant puppy from the Rez—take it upon themselves to bring her home.
Following Destiny’s Cheeto crumb trail, things escalate when they witness her being abducted by an evil owl and his coyote gang.
What begins as a quest to find one tween soon becomes a mission to save the world before Destiny is forced to lift the sacred bones, forever locking the pets out of the human zone.
Join Caesar and his friends on an adventure of a lifetime and find out if they will remain pampered pets or become prairie heroes!
Amazon Reviews: “Delightful story with adventure and animals. A wonderful “tale” of not giving up the people and the creatures in your life.” -Erin 2022
“This book is the perfect animal adventure! It shows the loyalty of animals and their love for their families! Highly recommend for the kids or adults!” -Marci 2022
The Legend of the Colosseo Cat (Pet Legends 2)
Life on the streets can be tough… but it sure beats getting thrown into a fish bucket!
For street cat Alonzo and his ever-hungry hedgehog companion Tolo, Rome’s festival days can’t be beat. There’s food, music, and a pretty Siamese Alonzo’s working up the nerve to talk to. But when the hungry duo encounters a feisty flock of sea-shantying pigeons touting a rumor of a kidnapped feline all thoughts of food disappear—for Alonzo at least. Tolo’s tummy tells another story.
To help in this colossal rescue effort, prowl the streets with Alonzo and the gang as they follow the kidnappers’ fishy trail.
But hurry! The clock is ticking, and Elisa, the pampered Siamese, may have to take matters into her own claws.
This isn’t a fairytale or a tourist story. Things are about to get dangerous… ye be warned.
Amazon Review: “A diary, a mystery, a kidnapping…one epic adventure. This enjoyable story will keep you on the edge of your seat following Alonzo and his friends through the streets of Rome. Stories bring us together, friendship and family strengthen who we are. The story teaches us about both.” -Erin 2023