Simon Williams crafts dark fantasy narratives infused with elements of science fiction and horror. His distinctive prose often delves into self-reflection, marked by a unique tendency to write about himself in the third person. Williams' stories explore the boundaries between genres, offering readers a singular and often unsettling literary experience. The pervasive influence of his thematic explorations shapes the compelling atmosphere of his works.
A Gate has opened; the marandaal have reached out into Aona, and the great powers of the world awaken. Caught between the destroying light of the marandaal and the malign influence of the choragh, ancient masters of Aona, are the men and women who will shape the destiny of this world; wielders of the Old Powers, and their protectors. Secret Roads continues the chronicle of malevolent forces and violent upheaval that began with Oblivion's Forge.
As the marandaal draw ever closer to Harn, Inerdyr is intent on crushing the renegade Watchers and mercenaries who have banded together in the name of a unified resistance to the starspawn. In Luudhoq, the Seven fight and plot as cracks appear in their ancient empire. Ilumor prepares to lead the defence of Mirkwall against the marandaal, but an unexpected fate awaits him. And those few who walk the Green Road find that something terrible lurks within the very heart of the world...
This book analyses a new dynamic opening system for White.
For thousands of years they have sought the world from which they were cast out. Now, at last, Aona has been found. The younger races of this world will all be swept up in a struggle for survival, as their ancient, malevolent masters, guardians of all Aona's secrets, rise to do battle with their foes, remorseless destroyers of world after world throughout the known Existence.
If everyone in the class had been asked by their teacher to vote on who else in the class they thought would turn out to be a truly extraordinary human being, Joe would probably not have received any votes. But Joe- and his best friend Amber- are both about to be drawn into a series of incredible events and discover hidden truths not only about themselves but about the world itself. Their lives will never be the same again...
This book analyses a dynamic opening system for Black.
Grandmaster Simon Williams presents a complete repertoire for Black with the Dutch Defense, which is based on his own repertoire he has used successfully at grandmaster level for many years.
Hey! Ho! What a show! Look at what we made! As we go marching round and round in the Easter Hat Parade!
The Endless Shore is the third book in the Aona series of dark fantasy novels by Simon Williams. The marandaal spread throughout Aphenhast and in the bitterly divided land of Harn, a small group of men and women seek to bring the unity without which the entire world will perish. Meanwhile, the wielders of the Old Powers struggle to control and deal with their potent talents.
In a world where darkness looms and fate is forged by the choices of its inhabitants, a group of unlikely heroes emerges to confront ancient evils. As they navigate treacherous landscapes and face formidable foes, their bonds are tested and destinies intertwined. Themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the struggle against despair permeate the narrative, setting the stage for an epic journey filled with magic, intrigue, and the relentless pursuit of hope amidst chaos.