“…an exhilarating and original piece of fantasy.”
Self-Publishing Review
The Heart Scarab
The Duchy Wars Book 2
by Stella Atrium
Genre: SciFi Dystopian Fantasy
Bybiis has successfully thwarted her nemesis Ulaya and captured a clutch of serpent pouches that carry a certain magic. Against her will, the pouches get distributed among warriors of the Siibabean, so Bybiis goes her own way for discovering more about her beastmaster powers.
Meanwhile, Stuben el Cylahi has taken a position as police in the duchy capital of Urbyd where he butts heads with his boss Rufus el Arrivi. Stuben realizes that he also must strike out on his own and joins a group of Rundi who are on mission to recover some quarry slaves. His witness of coming events makes him wish that he had remained nearby Rufus. Can Stuben regain his tribal status?
Praise for The Heart Scarab:
For fans of speculative fiction who crave rich world building, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes, The Heart Scarab is nothing short of essential reading.
The BookViral Review
An elaborate and enthralling fantasy. Reminiscent of Robin Hobb’s legendary fantasy series, the immersive vernacular and eccentrically crafted language fully transports readers to. The alternating narrative structure provides readers with a full picture of this meticulously constructed realm, while the intermingling plotlines keep the elaborate prose at a persistent pace. Striking a confident balance between political intrigue, rich character study, and trenchant but epic dystopian themes, this second novel of Atrium’s series shines as an exhilarating and original piece of fantasy.
Self-Publishing Review
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The Matrix Opal
The Duchy Wars Book 1
From 5X award-winning writer.
Ariseng knew that she was expendable, but she would leave the stone forest and embrace their mission only if the Matrix Opal was hers, for magic and protection. She didn’t know that her true enemy lived among her new friends.
This standalone science fiction novel presents a fresh protagonist and sidekick. Familiar characters from the previous 5-book series also grow into adult roles, such as Bybiis the Beastmaster who struggles to find her place among the tribes that populate Dolvia’s city-states. Kristos el Arrivi meets Ariseng who is from a very different tribe and unwilling to harness her skills for the resistance. Will the young leaders learn to work together before their training is overwhelmed by a Ciska assassin group?
Praise for The Matrix Opal:
Stella Atrium’s writing is fluid and her superior storytelling skills leave a spell on readers, forcing them to keep on turning the pages. This deeply moving tale is filled with humanity and realism.
-Book Commentary
As always, Atrium builds worlds and cultures with anthropological rigor… and tour-guides readers through those creations with such exacting prose and immersive detail that the textures of life and conflict come to feel real.
-Book Life
… a beautiful masterpiece of worldbuilding with richly drawn characters, nuanced politics, conflicting cultures, and strange and wonderful creatures… It would be a shame to miss out on any of it.
– Catherine Langrehr, Indie Reader
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Stella Atrium presents planet stories about female protagonists of diverse ethnicities who encounter obstacles relatable to our lives today. How do women in a conflict zone gain voice in the public square using the few tools available to women?
THE BUSH CLINIC received an Editor’s Pick from BookLife, a 2024 Silver Medal for Science Fiction/Space Exploration from Global Book Awards, and a 2023 Independent Press award for Science Fiction.
The second novel titled THE BODY POLITIC also received an Editor’s Pick from BookLife, an Artisan Book Review award.
HOME RULE is the title for book 3 released in May 2023, securing an Editor’s Pick from BookLife, First Place for Best Science Fiction Sisterhood from 2024 Chick Lit Cafe International award, and a 2023 Artisan Book Review award for Science Fiction.
TRIBAL LOGIC: Book 4 of The Tribal Wars was released in March 2024, and won the First Place Gold Medal for Science Fiction/Dystopian from Global Book Awards.
Book 5 titled UTCAN’S TALISMAN was released in August 2024 with highest ratings from Literary Titan and Indie Reader, and gained a Bronze medal for Science Fiction/Dystopian from the 2024 Global Book Awards.
Also be certain to pick up Atrium’s standalone novel SEVEN BEYOND that won an Editor’s Pick from BookLife, and a 2014 Reader’s Favorites Award in Science Fiction.
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This sounds like a good story. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like a good read
the details have made me very interested in this book.. The cover is amazing love it…
I have a question- why is it that magical realms are set in ancient time periods- is magic itself incompatible with post industrial age?
I like everything about this – genre title & cover!
Thank you for the excerpt.
I enjoyed reading the book details sounds like a great read for the late summer season.
Sounds like a good book.
this story sounds really interesting
This sounds like an exciting book.
How long does it take you to write a noel?
The book sounds like a fascinating read. Great cover!
This sounds like a great read and I like the cover.
I like the book details.
Looks very exciting Do you write in a daily journal?
This looks like an exciting series! I love the covers!
nice cover
I like everything about this book – genre cover & title!
Thank you for sharing the excerpt.