Best-selling fantasy author Helen Scheuerer will officially launch the first book of a new series in Queenstown.
The Queenstown-based author is launching ‘A Lair of Bones’ at Sherwood Queenstown on 17 July 2021. The free event is in collaboration with the Queenstown Writers Festival and is a rare opportunity to buy a print copy of the book and hear more about the new series from Helen Scheuerer herself.
About the new fantasy book
‘A Lair of Bones’ is the first in an epic fantasy quartet called Curse of the Cyren Queen. The story follows Roh, the daughter of an infamous criminal vying to win a better life in a treacherous set of trails called the Queen’s Tournament.
“It’s the start of a big, epic quest across realms; there’s lots of deadly trials, magic and adventure,” says Helen.
“It’s Young Adult Fantasy, but it’ll appeal to people of all ages. I’m in my early thirties and I love YA Fantasy. The genre has this fresh quality to it because the characters in it are experiencing a lot of firsts and there are a lot of heightened emotions. The book itself explores classic YA themes: ambition, friendship and forging your own path, while the stakes are as high as they get: life and death.”
Originally from Sydney, Helen visited Queenstown on holiday and fell in love with the landscape.
“The scenery here is a fantasy author’s dream – that’s why I’ve stayed.”
Each book in Helen’s first series, The Oremere Chronicles, became a #1 bestseller within 24 hours of its release on Amazon. Despite releasing several titles in the resort, it’ll be the first time Helen has launched a book in Queenstown.
At the event, an interview with Helen will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions, purchase a copy of the book and have it signed by the author. The e-book version will be available on Amazon from 15 July 2021.
A Lair of Bones by Helen Scheuerer official book launch
Saturday 17th July 2021, 4pm – 5pm
Sherwood Queenstown (554 Frankton Road)
Free entry. Print copies of the book available for sale (NZ$27). There will be an author interview and book signing.
Helen Scheuerer with her new fantasy book
