Preorder information
The book and beyond
Vaelrün: The Two Brothers is the first book in a planned five-book fantasy series. Author Brian J. Bouton has completed drafts of the first four books in the series, which are now undergoing revision and editing. The first volume will be released in spring 2027.
The hardcover edition will be approximately 300 pages and feature a dust jacket with cover artwork by Lindsay Naylor. Inside, readers will find a map of Vaelrün inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s maps of Middle-earth, helping them follow the brothers’ journey through this fantastical land.
Why preorder?
Every preordered copy will be signed and numbered by the author, making it part of the book’s first printing, featuring Lindsay Naylor’s original artwork on the dust jacket. By preordering, you'll be among the first to discover Vaelrün, helping support the launch of a new fantasy series with ambitions of reaching readers across the country.
You can also help introduce Vaelrün to a wider audience by sharing the book with friends, family, and on social media. Every preorder and every shared recommendation helps bring this world to more readers.
Preordering your copy
Preorders are being accepted now through the Shop link on this website, which will take you to our Squarespace online store, where you can preorder the book or purchase other Vaelrün merchandise. Preorders can also be placed at author readings or directly with the author in person.
Full payment is collected when the preorder is placed, securing a signed and numbered copy from the first printing for the spring 2027 release. Shipping charges apply to orders that will be mailed.
The exact release date will be announced once printing and shipping arrangements are finalized. Customers who select local pickup will receive their preordered copies at the book release party, while customers who choose shipping will have their books mailed when copies become available.
About the author
Vaelrün began as a gift to Brian Bouton’s two sons, inspired by his lifelong love of storytelling and his career studying and teaching history in high school and college. As a father and historian, Bouton wanted to pass on some of the lessons he has drawn from the past and his own life, woven into a world of fantasy and adventure.
Lindsey Naylor runs her design + art studio, Home Squirrel, from Marquette, Michigan. She specializes in hand-drawn illustration, branding, packaging, murals, maps, and lettering, and is known for her fantasy and nature-inspired work. When she's not designing or drawing, you can find her hiking in the woods with her dog Moose, getting lost in a book, or telling her houseplants they’re strong and beautiful.