The Lord of Freedom is intended to be a seven-book series, with seven complements and five prequels.
Special Editions are also included on this page.
Note: Please remember that this series contains multiple references to mental health issues, including suicide, and to traumatic topics such as sexual violence. Though the prose is never explicit and does not qualify as mature, the references may still be triggering for some readers. See the trigger warnings page for more details.
Book 1.5: The Resonant Bell
Release: May 10, 2022
The Blood-soaked Sorcerer is the undisputed master of the land of Icilia, his tyranny crushing countless hearts to pieces, his cruelty unchecked and unconstrained… Until the rise of the Quest of Freedom, who promise salvation to a people long deprived of every glimmer of liberty.
In Amena Jamali’s The Resonant Bell, a companion anthology to The Bell Tolling (Book One) and a part of the The Lord of Freedom series, we witness how the Quest’s ascension resonates across the land, bringing light, hope, and strength to both those close to them and those far away. Through alternate perspectives on the events of The Bell Tolling and narration of events that occur elsewhere during the same span of time, Darian, Tahira, Eligeo, Ciro, Elacir, Kalyca, Kanzeo, Revera, and Rosalla each reveal a different side to the Quest Leader and his companions as they tell their own stories.
As the first year of the Quest passes, courage is gained, choices are made, battles are fought, and the echo of the Quest’s coming starts the first quakes that crack the terror of the Blood’s reign.
But is it enough? There are many evils that still lurk in the shadows…
A note to remember is that this book is a companion to The Bell Tolling. It is ideally read either concurrently or subsequently to Book One, and it explores some dark themes in even darker shades than Book 1 itself does.
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The Bell Tolling & The Resonant Bell Anniversary Edition
Release: December 16, 2022
In Celebration of a Year of Wonder…
Amena Jamali presents…
The Bell Tolling & The Resonant Bell Anniversary Edition
The Anniversary Edition combines the text of The Bell Tolling (Book 1 of The Lord of Freedom) and The Resonant Bell (A Complement to The Bell Tolling) into a cohesive whole that tells the story of the Quest of Freedom and their cherished family and vassals during the first year of their journey. Four bonus chapters from Malika’s perspective, appendices, a glossary of names, a family tree, a story map, an illustrated poem, and concept sketches offer a fresh entrance into the world of Icilia and the tale of the Quest of Freedom.
This is the poem that tells the story:
In a world shrouded in darkness… Appears a shining man.
There is no hope left… Save in the shining man’s eyes.
By the power of his will… His people come together.
Against the enemy’s cruelty… The call of justice sounds.
In the toll of the bell… Light returns to broken hearts.
Swords clash, blood spills, and, at last, one nation sees freedom.
But greater evil lies in wait. For are there some evils even the Divine cannot conquer?
In a world shrouded in darkness… Appears a shining man.
In celebration of her first year, Amena Jamali expands the first installment of her debut series, a haunting new adult fantasy tale of found family, strong heroines, and gentle heroes that ponders the meaning of freedom amid a clash of absolute good and absolute evil. Fans of The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Eragon will savor this story of light springing forth from dark places.
Note: Because this Edition combines two books, it is over a thousand pages long.
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Book 2.5: The Gifted Reverence
Release: August 4, 2025
The Blood-soaked Sorcerer’s control over the land of Icilia has begun to fracture. His tyranny drives hearts toward cruelty and madness, shattering every bond of love among them. Yet the light of the Quest of Freedom is healing those bonds, heart by precious heart.
In Amena Jamali’s The Gifted Reverence, a companion anthology to The Reverence Chosen (Book Two) and a part of the The Lord of Freedom series, we witness the wonder of reverence, of the bonds of love that unite the Quest and their vassals together — as well as the trials of faith that arise to test and tighten those same bonds and prove worth beyond all capacity for doubt. In alternate perspectives on the events of The Reverence Chosen and narration of events that occur elsewhere during the same span of time, Darian, Tahira, Eligeo, Alhen, Elacir, Kalyca, Kanzeo, Revera, Rosalla, and Solios each struggle with a different trial as they choose the dignity of themselves, of their communities, and of the Quest over every cruelty.
As the second year of the Quest passes, hearts are changed, cities are revived, and fates are rewritten, and the esteem of the Quest erases the horrors sown by the evil of the Blood’s reign.
But are some trials too great for even love to overcome?
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Review for The Resonant Bell:
“I enjoyed this sequel! We are introduced to new characters in this book that are answering the Quest’s call. Through each characters perspective we gain insight into the Quest leader and how he and his companions are aiding the people and giving them the hope they need to combat the Blood-soaked Sorcerer’s cruelty and control. This book was also written with multiple perspectives. I really enjoyed that aspect of this book as I did in the first one. The story flowed very well from one perspective to the next one. Being a big fan of adventure and action this series has been very fun to read so far. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”
~ B.W.