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L J Evias writes epic fantasy tales of scheming and survival where moral absolutes do not exist.

The Discovery of Magic launches September 26th!

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Welcome to the official website of fantasy author, L. J. Evias. Here you’ll find all the latest releases, bonus material and behind the scenes insights. Please do follow me on social media, and feel free to get in touch.

L. J. Evias writes exclusively in the fantasy genre, infusing stories with a dash of adventure and mystery. Moral absolutes do not exist in Evias’s worlds, giving life to a diverse cast of interesting characters.

The Intrigue of Magic is the author’s debut series, first published in 2024.

Books

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The Duty of Magic

Follow Prince Ademir as he attempts to save a world under attack from a mysterious force. Free e-book when you subscribe to the mailing list.

Prequel Novelette to The Intrigue of Magic

The Cost of Magic

Desperate to use her magic to repay her debt to the kingdom, Torvia risks everything to learn the secrets of the north. But will she make it home alive?

Prequel Novella to the Intrigue of Magic

The Discovery of Magic. Compass on desert background.
The Discovery of Magic

Transported to an ancient realm of magic and mystery, can teen Alice Harper survive scheming royals, shifting alliances, and impending war?

Book One in The Intrigue of Magic

Latest

  • Fantasy imagery in the most surprising of places – Capriccio at Shugborough

    Fantasy imagery in the most surprising of places – Capriccio at Shugborough

    I adore a good fantasy image. The beautiful landscapes mixed with a dash of other worldly creativity, the real mixed with the impossible, and the exploration of new possibilities truly captures the imagination. The internet is full of stunning artworks, both digital and physical digitised, from talented artists. Many of these depict serene, historical settings,…


  • Editing with AI?

    Editing with AI?

    Nothing can replace a human editor, but automated tools can provide useful initial feedback. I’ve been using AutoCrit for a few years now to improve my writing and have found their analytical reports invaluable. These include identifying adverbs, highlighting repetition, and even finding where there might be too much telling rather than showing. By comparing…


  • Parsa – A World of Portals

    Parsa – A World of Portals

    A desert world might seem inhospitable to some, but with a little magic, a paradise can emerge. With its numerous portals, the world of Parsa is well worth the hardship. Nothing can beat a dozen worlds on your doorstep. Separated by a vast desert and a formidable mountain range, two civilisations have emerged. In the…


  • The Duty of Magic – Behind the Pages

    The Duty of Magic – Behind the Pages

    The Duty of Magic is a novelette set approximately nine years before Book One of the The Intrigue of Magic series. In it, we discover how Prince Ademir and Torvia meet, which happens as Torvia’s world is invaded by a mysterious force. In The Discovery of Magic, Torvia is introduced as a capable and confident…