James McLeod — fantasy author and narrator

ENTER THE CRUCIBLE

A dramatic title image for This Emerald Crucible, featuring an ancient window beyond which looms a mysterious jungle city.

In anticipation of my upcoming fantasy adventure novel, ‘This Emerald Crucible’ (set for release this year in 2025!), I am excited to announce that we have an official website, and it’s live!

If you’ve been following the journey so far and are hankering for a little more to chew on, or if you’re curious about the world of Aliru, or if you just want to know where this new chapter is going to take us (and happily, I can reveal it’s to adventure, mystery, and magick!), then go check out:

This Emerald Crucible - Official Website

Note that the novel is still in the final feedback-collection phase, but as soon as that’s done the page will be updated to reflect the release-date (and hopefully some positive reviews!). Not only that, but there will be a launch party later on this year to correspond with the release, so stay tuned for details!

A big fat warm thanks to everyone that’s supported this project thus far — you know who you are!

With This Emerald Crucible, the world of Aliru is set to gain two new heroes, deeper lore, and some of the threads being woven behind the scenes may poke out just enough to be seen…

I can’t wait to share it with you.

Jim :)