Ida’s Resurrection
Those humans who managed to survive the transformations, and the chaos that followed, took many forms. Based on their appearance, they adopted names from the fantasy genre best exemplified by Tolkien.
Besides humans, the vastly changed world included dwarves, elves and hobbits, along with creatures from the darker side of the genre.
This is the third instalment of the story of the events that ushered in the first age's true beginning, as told by Ida, one of the Maiar.
Ida is several hundred kilometres deep in the high grass, which covers much of inland Australia, from the Great Swamp in the centre to the forests and wilds along the coast. She has just killed several squads of orcs, humans, and three wraiths who attacked her and is being approached by a group of elves.
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In a world increasingly shaped by virtual landscapes and artificial intelligence, Tony Corden writes stories that feel both prophetic and deeply human. His books often begin where reality ends—at the edge of digital consciousness, post-apocalyptic futures, or distant, terraformed worlds—but the heart of his fiction beats with something much more grounded: the search for identity, justice, and purpose.
Corden didn’t begin his creative life behind a desk. Before publishing his first novel, he worked as a farm manager, house painter, counselor, postal worker, and even a runway model—a patchwork of real-world experiences that quietly surface in his layered characters and morally complex worlds. Raised in Australia and now living in Brisbane, he’s spent a lifetime exploring both the physical and imaginative landscapes that inspire his work. He’s climbed African mountains, camped in the Sahara, and skied across Canadian slopes—but it’s the inner journeys of his characters that most capture his attention today.
Becoming Middle Earth
Becoming Middle Earth Series
In a world shaped by myths and legends, the Becoming Middle Earth series invites readers on an immersive journey into the heart of a land where fantasy and history intertwine. Set against a rich, dynamic backdrop, this series explores the birth of a realm that would come to define epic tales of adventure and heroism. But this isn't just a retelling of ancient legends—it's the evolution of a world, slowly becoming the fantastical place we've all heard about in stories, while carving out its own unique identity.
Becoming Middle Earth consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
