The secret to their future lies in the past.War rages on, stretching the Army of Merceria to the breaking point. Even with Norland armies marching in the north, their capital proves the tougher challenge, leaving Gerald no choice but to split his army.Meanwhile, devastated by the loss of its king, Weldwyn desperately struggles to marshal enough forces to repel the inevitable invasion from their greatest rival. Seizing the opportunity, the Twelve Clans flood across the border, confident that this time they will fulfill their destiny.Now, as conflict sweeps across the lands, the Dark Queen finally unleashes her ruthless fury. Can the youngest kingdom defeat humanity's oldest foe?Join Anna and Gerald as they struggle to save the kingdom they have spent so many years building as the Heir to the Crown series continues in Book Nine, War of the Crown.Prepare to engage in battle as you unsheathe War of the Crown. New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in Servant of the Crown, Heir to the Crown: Book One, available in eBook, Audiobook, and Paperback.What readers are saying about Paul J Bennett's books: ¿¿¿¿¿ - "Fantastic Fantasy!" ¿¿¿¿¿ - "Fabulously written, loved it." ¿¿¿¿¿ - "Another excellent book series!!"Other Books by Paul J Bennett Heir to the Crown Series:Battle at the River - PrequelServant of the CrownSword of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the Crown The Frozen Flame Series:The Awakening/Into the Fire - PrequelsAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstrom Power Ascending Series:Tempered Steel - PrequelTemple KnightWarrior Knight Temple CaptainWarrior Lord The Chronicles of Cyric:Into the Maelstrom - PrequelA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague in Zeiderbruch ¿¿¿¿¿ - "Wow! Best book I've read in a LONG time!" ¿¿¿¿¿ - "If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!