The Myatheira Chronicles: Volume Two: Beyond the Veil

As the daughter of the Vor’shai Queen, Aiva quickly learns that life isn’t as perfect as everyone believes. After a marriage is arranged between herself and the General’s son, a scandal is soon uncovered involving her betrothed, implicating him as an ally to a group of pirates who threaten the soldiers in the neighboring country of Siscal. When her sister is kidnapped by the merciless pirate leader, Ireni Moura, and the General’s son is commanded to lead the troops in the rescue efforts, Aiva stows away with the military in hopes of exposing their superior officer as a traitor. Determined to save her sister from the clutches of evil, she embarks on an adventure beyond anything she could have imagined, faced with danger and treachery, discovering the true strength of her people and the frightening realization that nothing in this world is ever what it seems.

Melissa Collins was born and raised in Michigan, where she still currently resides. As a dedicated martial artist and three time world champion through the World Karate and Kickboxing Association, Melissa likes to present strong heroines within her story to which people can relate. An avid fan of fantasy works, including novels and role-playing games, Melissa enjoys creating a world that readers can disappear into and let their imaginations run wild.