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Overview: R.E. Palmer was born in Solihull, England. After ten years as a computer programmer, he left to train as an Alexander Technique teacher to follow his main interest - sports performance, and he has since written three books for athletes and golfers. From an early age, he loved to read and soon developed a love of sci-fi, fantasy and horror.
After writing a number of short stories since his late teens, he finally completed his first novel in 2012; SKY. The sequel, Stargazers, came out in June 2013. Between 2016 and 2018 he published a dystopian trilogy, The Never Dawn. His current project is an epic fantasy series, Song of Echoes. The first book in the five book series was published in 2020, the second, Age of Shadows came out in 2021, the third, Sea of Souls was published in March 2023. The penultimate book in the series will be out early 2024.

Genre: Fiction > Sci-Fi/Fantasy

1. Song of Echoes (Book 1 - Epic Fantasy Series)
'This is a wonderful start to a new series. I read it cover to cover in one sitting and I could not put it down. '
Book Addicts Review
'I truly adore this book and desperately need more. '
A Reader in Time
'Song of Echoes is a rich fantasy adventure in the tradition of Middle-Earth. It strikes that balance that's hard to achieve but crucial in fantasy: beautiful world-building and a forward momentum plot. The land, lore, and magic ushered me into a rich, wondrous new world I didn't want to leave. All in all, a truly epic read. '
The Wood Between the Worlds.
For three hundred years, the people of the Five Realms have lived in relative peace, protected by their great leader, the Archon. Yet, far to the north, in the frozen lands beyond the Draegalen Trench, the Ruuk stir, driven by a rising evil, long believed banished from the world. But rumors questioning the Archon’s ability to defend the realms once more, persist.
Elodi, the Lady Harlyn, uneasy in her new role following the death of her father, and Toryn, a farmworker and outsider in his village, must discover a way to fight an enemy that all but defeated their ancestors.
Song of Echoesis the first book in this epic fantasy series

2. Age of Shadows (Song of Echoes Book 2)
'I find it rare for books published today to have that feel of classic epic fantasy, but the author R. E. Palmer perfectly captures the atmosphere of the fantasy stories of old. '
Jeremy Fee
'Another solid story from Palmer. It had adventure, magic, mystery and a good balance between plot-driven and character-driven storytelling. The ambience of this book was very much similar to the Lord of the Rings from the setting to the characters and their missions. Fans of Epic Fantasy will love this book and enjoy the thrilling journey it takes them on. '
CBY Book Club
As Elodi strives to defend her realm against a new enemy threatening the north, Toryn discovers the dark secret that plunged Hope into despair, destined to live under a shadow of her own making.
But as both struggle in the face of overwhelming forces, the Archon demands all who can bear arms, rally to his cause.
Book 3 in the series, Sea of Souls, is due out in March 2023

3. Sea of Souls (Song of Echoes Book 3)
Elodi's voice carried across the plain. ‘We are the defenders of the Five Realms! This is our land. The enemy before you have no right to trample our fields, burn our villages, and enslave our loved ones. ’ She drew her sword and held it high. ‘This is where we hold the line. This is where we drive them back!’
As the people of the Five Realms suffer following the disaster at the Caerwal Pass, their enemy grows stronger. It is only a matter of time before the dark forces surge south, but Lord Kernlow is unprepared and unwilling to listen to Elodi's pleas to act.
Nyomae discovers a secret concealed deep within the Maiden's Song that could turn the tide. But as Toryn and Elodi learn how to master their innate powers, Nyomae has an impossible choice to make.
Sea of Souls is the third book in the epic fantasy series, Song of Echoes

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/Song-Echoes-R-Palmer-ebook/dp/B095XQ9VQ8/