THE MORTAL TRIALS, The Isles of Wrath, Book I

298pp., map, paperback, Angry Robot, London, 2026 

ISBN: 9781836730156

Fantasy romance.

Mistaken for someone else, Lirah is forced to compete in the potentially fatal Mortal Trials, and finds herself drawn into an underworld conspiracy while falling dangerously in love with her mentor, Kilian Valhan.

"A gripping tale of resilience, determination and friendship in the face of despair." Hazel McBride, author of A Fate Forged in Fire

"High stakes, non-stop action, and a dash of romance, The Mortal Trials takes a familiar fantasy concept and twists it in an unexpected way!" Maria V. Snyder, author of Poison Study

Megan Shunmugam works as a conflicts lawyer in Johannesburg.