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Mardan’s Mark Series

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Combine pirates, princesses, and political intrigue to get a can’t-put-it-down fantasy series.
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I write epic adventures for young adults and anyone else who enjoys pirates and princesses combined with life’s difficult questions.

Once upon a time, I worked as a systems engineer for EDS and various oil and gas companies. After that, I taught Reading and ESL at the middle school level. These days, I write and edit fiction, walk the dogs, and turn a blind eye to the feral dust bunnies lurking beneath my desk.

I’m known for exciting stories, appropriate content, and quality craftsmanship, so you can count on an adventure on every page! Join the Reading Crew to get the latest news and fun fiction to enjoy.

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Books by Kathrese McKee

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the prequel

Pirate’s Wager

She would rather die than fail.
Princess Srilani is honor-bound to rescue the crown prince.
Or die trying. Because she can’t go home empty-handed. How can she know who to trust when it’s clear they have been betrayed?
When the royal heirs are abducted by pirates, their doom is sealed. They will be executed, or worse, enslaved.
Srilani is forced to make unlikely allies and life-and-death choices. A deadly storm. Impending war. Cutthroat pirates, merciless priests, and marauding soldiers.
Can she rescue her siblings and their new friends from this hostile land? Can she save her nation from annihilation?
You’ll love Mardan’s Mark, first book of this epic adventure series. Because you can’t help but root for this ragtag group of unlikely heroes on an impossible quest.

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book one

Mardan’s Mark

She would rather die than fail.
Princess Srilani is honor-bound to rescue the crown prince.
Or die trying. Because she can’t go home empty-handed. How can she know who to trust when it’s clear they have been betrayed?
When the royal heirs are abducted by pirates, their doom is sealed. They will be executed, or worse, enslaved.
Srilani is forced to make unlikely allies and life-and-death choices. A deadly storm. Impending war. Cutthroat pirates, merciless priests, and marauding soldiers.
Can she rescue her siblings and their new friends from this hostile land? Can she save her nation from annihilation?
You’ll love Mardan’s Mark, first book of this epic adventure series. Because you can’t help but root for this ragtag group of unlikely heroes on an impossible quest.

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delightful novella between books
One and Two

Healer’s Curse

People are dying . . .
. . . but the fever rages on. When Elilan’s gift of healing fails, rumors start to swirl. She’s a witch. A fraud. Some say, a murderer. What if her gift is actually a curse?
The king assigns Elilan to care for an important prisoner, but what if her best is not good enough? Failure would mean complete disgrace. And break her heart.
You’ll love Healer’s Curse, a Mardan’s Mark novella, because you’ll enjoy this journey of self-discovery with a hint of romance set in a medieval world full of deadly political intrigue.

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book two

Mardan’s Heir

For heroes, a happy ending is not assured.
When Aldan and Srilani return the heir safely home, they are greeted with coldness and suspicion.
Rumors plague Srilani as she resumes her First Princess duties. Friends are few, and intrigue is around every corner. Who betrayed them before their abduction? Who is plotting treachery now?
Enemies are everywhere, and Aldan desperately needs allies. Keeping his identity secret is essential, but the king is wary, his countrymen are hostile, and time is short.
Read this thrilling installment in the Mardan’s Mark epic adventure fantasy series.

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book three

Mardan’s Anointed

“You’re to blame . . .”
Princess Srilani’s father accuses her of treason and then collapses at her feet.
Now she must reign as his regent under a cloud of suspicion. Their kingdom is about to be invaded, and she must find the allies she needs to prepare for war.
Will her father recover, and if he does, what will become of her?
Can she rely on the man she has rejected to support her cause? Will her true love survive his dangerous quest?
You don’t want to miss this installment in the Mardan’s Mark saga because everyone loves a perilous medieval tale of intrigue, friendship, and courage.

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coming fall 2028

Mardan’s Crown

At long last, the final installment of Mardan’s Mark is in the queue!

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