Welcome to the Marrlands
art by Gabrielle Ragusi
Welcome to the website dedicated to the Marrlands fantasy world, the setting of various romantic epic fantasy books
written by author S.M. Gaither. Please note that if you haven’t read all of the books, there may be minor spoilers contained within these pages.
Meet The Characters
The inhabitants of the Marrland Empires are numerous. Start here to get to know some of them! (beware of spoilers!)
Visit The World
Learn more about the various locations, both divine and mortal, that are featured in the books.
Learn The Magic
Study the different types of magic found throughout this world, and learn more about the divine beings it originates from.
Get The Books
There are several different series set within this ever-expanding world. Learn more about each title and find purchase links here!
Art & Extras
See art, deleted scenes, playlists inspired by the books, and more!
Join the Street Team
Are you a superfan of the books? Want to connect with other passionate readers and the author herself? There’s a group for you! Members also receive access to things like ARCs (advanced review copies), exclusive giveaways, and more!
The Queen of the Dawn
Shadows & Crowns : Book 5
“The light cannot always overcome the dark. But it can rise to meet it.”
Against all odds, Casia Greythorne has survived battles with gods and monsters alike, and the most powerful crown in the Kethran Empire is now securely in her grasp. Yet a seemingly impossible task still looms: finding a way to rid her world of its darkest god so she actually has a future to rule over.
The path to sealing that god away has been revealed, but to follow it will mean venturing into a deadly and strange new realm, facing old fears and enemies, and deciphering ancient magic that raises more questions than answers.
Meanwhile, chaos continues to spread throughout the empires. Armies rise and fall. The bonds between allies begin to fray—and hope along with it. And with every bloody battle, the final cost of saving their world becomes clearer.
Dawn is coming, but will Casia and her friends survive to see the new day?
About the Author
S.M. Gaither is the author of multiple bestselling romantic epic fantasy books. And while she’s happiest writing stories filled with magic and spice, she’s also done everything from working on a chicken farm to running a small business, with a lot of really odd jobs in between. She currently makes her home in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina with her husband, their daughter, and one very spoiled dog.
You can contact her at [email protected]