Echoes Across Time Series by Matthew Ballard

At just fifteen seasons, Prince Ronan Latimer emerges from the Tournament of Knights as its youngest champion in five hundred years. A champion who's earned the right to absorb ancient Meranthian battle magic. Battle magic that places him among the ranks of an elite group of men and women dedicated to preserving Meranthian culture and upholding its law. But what should be a time of celebration ends in horror as Ronan's mother, Queen Arianne, falls victim to an assassination plot... moreAt just fifteen seasons, Prince Ronan Latimer emerges from the Tournament of Knights as its youngest champion in five hundred years. A champion who's earned the right to absorb ancient Meranthian battle magic. Battle magic that places him among the ranks of an elite group of men and women dedicated to preserving Meranthian culture and upholding its law. But what should be a time of celebration ends in horror as Ronan's mother, Queen Arianne, falls victim to an assassination plot. With his life turned inside out, Ronan's thirst for revenge threatens to destroy the life of his only friend and leave the kingdom in shambles. Ronan races to unravel the key to an ancient mystery meant to restore the full power of magic before his enemies. The first part of an epic journey awash in magic, adventure, and romance travels through sprawling cities, giant forests, dangerous snow-capped mountains, and long-forgotten underground ruins. less

Echoes Across Time Series: Book Two A new king reigns atop the Meranthian throne. King Ronan Latimer finds victory comes with a cost. With magic’s full restoration, barriers that have kept Meranthia safe for two millennia collapse leaving her borders exposed. A powerful necromancer tests Ronan’s strength and threatens the kingdom’s hard-won peace. Ronan pushes the limits of his new magic facing a foe bent on creating an undead army and claiming Meranthia’s crown for her own... moreEchoes Across Time Series: Book Two A new king reigns atop the Meranthian throne. King Ronan Latimer finds victory comes with a cost. With magic’s full restoration, barriers that have kept Meranthia safe for two millennia collapse leaving her borders exposed. A powerful necromancer tests Ronan’s strength and threatens the kingdom’s hard-won peace. Ronan pushes the limits of his new magic facing a foe bent on creating an undead army and claiming Meranthia’s crown for her own. During his epic journey, Ronan unlocks deeper secrets of Meranthia’s hidden past. Secrets of the human soul. Secrets that alter his life forever.Listening Length: 13 hours and 43 minutes less

With the dragons tamed, King Ronan Latimer seeks to force Tara and the baerinese army from Meranthia’s shores. But on a scouting mission, Ronan finds women and children among the invaders. The king must make a decision. Commit genocide against innocent baerinese or save humanity. Ronan constructs a shield powered by human souls. A shield meant to contain the invaders. When his magic fails, thousands die including a trusted ally. Devastated, Ronan seeks guidance from the dragons... moreWith the dragons tamed, King Ronan Latimer seeks to force Tara and the baerinese army from Meranthia’s shores. But on a scouting mission, Ronan finds women and children among the invaders. The king must make a decision. Commit genocide against innocent baerinese or save humanity. Ronan constructs a shield powered by human souls. A shield meant to contain the invaders. When his magic fails, thousands die including a trusted ally. Devastated, Ronan seeks guidance from the dragons. On his arrival at Dragon’s Peak, Ronan discovers a new threat to humanity. A threat that leaves both races vulnerable to annihilation. A threat that requires humans and baerinese to join forces. Ronan races to restore his magic and unite two warring races before earth is overwhelmed by an ancient enemy. less