Michaela Riley is an internationally award-winning author of dark historical fantasy, renowned for blending authentic history, Celtic mythology, and epic fantasy into unforgettable stories. Her acclaimed The Witch's Rebirth series transports readers across centuries where ancient magic, forgotten gods, and powerful kingdoms collide in a sweeping saga of rebirth, destiny, and sacrifice.

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The first novel in the series, Labyrinth of Shadows, has earned widespread critical acclaim, receiving 11 major literary awards, including the 2025 NYC Big Book Award for Fantasy, the Storytrade Book Award Winner for Fantasy (2025), the International Impact Book Award, the Readers' Favorite Silver Award for Magic & Wizardry, the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, and First Place Fantasy from The BookFest. The novel has also been recognized as a Semi-Finalist for the prestigious Chaucer Award and the Chanticleer International Book Awards (CIBAs), while the series itself was honored as a CIBA Series Semi-Finalist. Additional recognition includes the Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite for Epic Fantasy, affirming Riley's place among today's most compelling voices in historical fantasy.

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Known for richly researched worlds, morally complex characters, and cinematic storytelling, Michaela Riley creates immersive adventures where every legend has a hidden truth, every choice carries a cost, and history itself conceals powerful magic waiting to awaken.

Whether you're discovering The Witch's Rebirth for the first time or returning to its ever-expanding world, prepare to journey through forgotten kingdoms, sacred artifacts, ancient prophecies, and battles that have shaped history for over two thousand years.