Times are strained in the Federated Kingdoms: animals are born deformed, crops fail overnight, and raiders strike from within the neighboring Kelmar Empire. In his backwater village, Lauren dreams of becoming a minstrel, the itinerant musician scholars of the Federated Kingdoms. His father, though, demands that Lauren train to be a warrior. When his father attacks him in a drunken rage, Lauren flees to the minstrel’s college at Songhaven. During his training, Ambrose – master of the college and a prophet – teaches him about an ancient prophecy concerning the Lawbreaker, a man whose battles with the goddess Mar will destroy the world. As Lauren and Ambrose race to forestall a plot to kill the High King, they struggle to learn the identity of the Lawbreaker. Then Lauren discovers that he is being hunted. Could it be the Lawbreaker? What use could that dark power have for a minstrel?

My first novel - the first in a trilogy - is now available. Strongly inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, Patricia McKillip, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Mary Stewart, The Minstrel and the Prophet begins Lauren’s story. Use the links below to get your copy.

Praise for The Minstrel and the Prophet

	Stellar traditional fantasy bursting with magic, adventure, and prophecy. - BookLife
	A tense, character-driven epic fantasy that is impossible to put down. - Bookview Review
	This is a masterful blend of vivid world-building, character-driven storytelling, and thematic depth. A must-read for lovers of epic fantasy. - The Prairies Book Review
	The Minstrel and the Prophet is Larry Z. Daily’s brilliant debut novel ... The plot teases readers with bewildering intrigue and offers an unforgettable adventure. - Nino Lobiladze for Readers’ Favorite
	The plot was phenomenally designed with a slow reveal that teases the reader and drives them to keep reading ... I eagerly await the next book to find out what happens. - Ronél Steyn for Readers’ Favorite
	Daily’s plot is well-developed, clearly written, and is an absolute joy to read. This book had me captivated from the start. I highly recommend The Minstrel and the Prophet and applaud the author. I look forward to reading Book Two. - Teresa Syms for Readers’ Favorite