top of page

RIDERS OF THE REALM

A new and exciting fantasy novel—the first in a trilogy—from the imagination of The Guardian Herd series author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez. Perfect for fans of Lisa McMann’s Going Wild, Brandon Mull’s Wild Born, or Erin Hunter’s Warriors series.

The Guardian Herd: Dark Water Trials #1: Promise Keeper

Release Date: May 1, 2018

Paperback: February 26, 2019

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Read a SAMPLE

RIDERS OF THE REALM #1
ACROSS THE DARK WATER

​

Deep in the jungles of the Realm, the Sandwen clan live amongst deadly spit dragons and hordes of warring giants. But with their winged battle horses, they manage to keep their people safe. Twelve-year-old Rahkki is a stable groom for the Riders in the Sandwen army, taking care of his brother’s winged stallion. The Sandwens believe they have tamed all the wild pegasi in their land, and turned them into flying warhorses. But when a herd of wild steeds flies over their village, Rahkki and his clanmates are stunned.

Meanwhile, a small herd of pegasi have journeyed across a treacherous ocean to settle in a new, and free, land. Led by Echofrost and Hazelwind, the Storm Herd steeds are unaware of the Sandwen people. But when the unthinkable happens, Echofrost and the rest of Storm Herd will have to come to trust the Sandwens, or both may not survive.

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez introduces readers to a lush and perilous jungle world, where freedom is precious and friendship even more so.

Available from these and other booksellers

The Guardian Herd: Dark Water Trials #1: Promise Keeper

Release Date: March 26, 2019

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

​

Read a SAMPLE

​

RIDERS OF THE REALM #2
THROUGH THE UNTAMED SKY

After winning the wild pegasus mare named Echofrost in a contest, Rahkki Stormrunner becomes an official Rider in the Sky Guard army. But Rahkki is terrified of heights, and Echofrost is still difficult to tame. And with Echofrost’s herd captured by the giants and the growing threat of battle looming over the Realm, the new pair will have to work through their fears in order to fly with the army and free the herd.

​

Meanwhile, back in Rahkki’s village, rebellion is brewing, and Rahkki learns there is a sinister plot to overthrow Queen Lilliam. But the queen suspects Rahkki’s behind it, and he is under intense watch.

​

As Rahkki and Echofrost travel to Mount Crim to free Storm Herd, Rahkki fears that the greatest danger may not come from the impending battle against the giants, but from within his own clan.

​

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez takes readers on another action-packed adventure, where mystery abounds and threats are around every corner—and it will take trust, loyalty, and ultimately the deep friendship between pegasi and humans to survive.

Available from these and other booksellers

24-5-19-3319.jpg
RIDERS OF THE REALM #3
BENEATH THE WEEPING CLOUDS 
COMING 11/5/2019

From the author of the Guardian Herd series comes the final book in a thrilling fantasy adventure trilogy that SLJ called “perfect for fans of Erin Hunter’s Warriors series.” 

 

Echofrost, Shysong, and all of Storm Herd are finally free, but their freedom came with a price. Sandwen Rider Rahkki Stormrunner has been captured by the Gorlan giants, who are quickly losing their patience with the Fifth Clan. With Rahkki in grave danger, Storm Herd must join forces with the humans they have long feared to save him.

​

And as sweeping monsoon rains threaten to ravage the region, enemies and friends, tame steeds and wild, will have to engage in one final battle to decide the fate of all three groups—the Sandwens, the giants, and the pegasi.

Pre-Order from these and other booksellers

​FOLLOW ME

  • Facebook - White Circle
  • Instagram - White Circle
  • YouTube - White Circle
  • Google+ - White Circle
  • Pinterest - White Circle
  • Twitter - White Circle

Have You Herd? Join the Guardian Herd Newsletter

Writing tips, book news, fan features, giveaways (receive a set of character trading cards while supplies last)

©2019 by JENNIFER LYNN ALVAREZ

Art ©2014-2020

DAVID MCCLELLAN AND VIVIENNE  TO

bottom of page