Maithree Wijesekara Knihy

The fantasy debut sensation of 2025 ??? WELCOME TO THE RAN EMPIRE. Where winged serpents fly through the skies. Giant leopards prowl the earth. And witches burn blue as they die.

Drawing inspiration from the Mauryan Empire of Ancient India, debut author Maithree Wijesekara immerses readers in a fantasy series filled with hunted witches, romantic tension, and political intrigue. A prince born into violence, Ashoka is the youngest son of the tyrannical Emperor Adil Maurya. Outcast for rejecting his father's brutal campaign against witches, he yearns for change. Following his father's unexpected death, Ashoka is tasked with governing a chaotic region plagued by nature spirits—a challenge many deem impossible. Distrusted by a disdainful governor and evaded by witches, he must confront his ideals and resist becoming the tyrant he despises most. Meanwhile, Shakti, a mayakari witch bound by pacifism, seeks revenge after witnessing the murder of her aunt and village by the emperor. She embarks on a quest for vengeance, posing as a maidservant in the Maurya palace and wielding newfound powers. Her goal is to dismantle the monarchy from within, aiming to ruin the royal lineage and turn her father's legacy to ash. In a realm where nature spirits roam and witches face extinction, Ashoka and Shakti must grapple with the consequences of power: seize it for themselves or risk losing everything.