J A Deriu

Grim Lions J A Deriu

The first installment in a series of fascinating fiction about the Templars, Grim Lions features an action-packed war story set in a fantasy world of epic proportions. For 200 hundred years, the world has been dominated by the Ottoman Empire. Now, as the Ottomans prepare to invade the Qing Empire, New Europa's Templars-an organization of monk-like religious types and gritty warriors-bravely offer their services to fight against the Ottomans, even though the cause appears hopeless. Led by Clavdia, a strong female fighter protagonist, the Templars attempt to turn the tides of battle on the foreign and hostile shores of the Qing Empire. As six individuals' fates converge, alliances will form and sacred bonds will be broken. Will it be enough to stop the violence that has ruled for over 200 years?J. A. Deriu's page-turning alternative history novel is a must-read for those craving a riveting action and adventure fantasy epic.