Chronicles of the Threlphax | Epic Science Fantasy of Memory, Family & Destin

More Than a Science Fantasy Series

Epic Lives. Lost Memories. Cosmic Connections.

This isn't a series about heroes saving the world. It's about people searching for where they belong.

Across centuries and continents, strangers become family, lost loved ones find one another again, and ordinary lives are forever changed by encounters with the mysterious threlphax. Blending speculative fiction, history, mystery, romance, and found family, Chronicles of the Threlphax explores identity, memory, love, and the connections that endure...

Books

Of Princes and Patriots

Chronicles of the Threlphax

The night the stars fell over Siam, one boy’s life changed forever.

In the dark of night, a sick young boy named Chanchai gathers remnants from a sugarcane field when the ground explodes and glittering translucent tendrils appear. Afterward, Chanchai has the uneasy sense that something about him is different, even if he cannot explain why. The...

Of Kith and Kin

Chronicles of the Threlphax

What if the person you mourned came back… in a body you don’t recognize?

When a stranger sits beside Tae-hee Kim on a bus and calls her dongsaeng, her world fractures. Her twin brother died decades ago. But the man beside her remembers everything.

What follows is not a miracle. It is a reckoning.

As Tae-hee struggles to reconcile grief with...

Updates

July 16, 2026

Fascinating Historical Fantasy of Thai History

Dooley’s sweeping debut, a fascinating blend of history and fantasy, opens the Chronicles of the Threlphax with the story of one man’s life stretching across 19th and 20th...

July 15, 2026

An Epic Tale of Mystery, Adventure, and Excitement That Will Captivate Readers' Hearts and Minds.

Of Princes and Patriots: Chronicles of the Threlphax by Laura Lee Dooley is a fascinating historical novel of early Siam (Thailand) in 1864 that weaves an element of science...

July 10, 2026

Thought-Provoking, Emotionally Resonant, and Beautifully Written

Of Princes and Patriots is the kind of novel that quietly captivates you from its opening pages and lingers in your thoughts long after you've reached the end. Laura Lee Dooley...

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Praise

"An inventive sci-fi tale with plenty of heart and an emphasis on the benefits of found families."

– Kirkus Reviews

"Dooley delivers an emotional and immersive debut that grapples with identity, family, and the paranormal."

– Booklife

"A unique take on the 'aliens among us' concept, OF KITH AND KIN remains anchored by appealing characters."

– Indie Reader

Laura Lee Dooley

Drawing from both history and imagination, Laura Lee Dooley crafts stories that bridge the cosmic and the intimate, where energy, consciousness, and connection are at the heart of what it means to be alive. Her series, Chronicles of the Threlphax, is an evocative speculative science fiction exploration of love, memory, and identity across cultures and lifetimes.

Dooley has nearly 40 years of experience as a communication and technology...

Events

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Upcoming Event

Fables & Filth Book Festival

Four Days of Books, Community & Bookish Magic

July 24–27, 2026
Online | Discord: https://discord.gg/fablesandfilth
Free to Attend

Looking for your next favorite book? Love discovering indie authors? Enjoy games, giveaways, fantasy, romance, horror, and spending time with fellow readers?

The Fables & Filth Book Festival is a free online celebration created for readers. For four days, you'll have the opportunity to meet authors from around the world, discover new books, participate...

Fables & Filth Book Festival Charity Auction (Online/Discord)

The Fables & Filth Book Festival Charity Auction will raise funds for two incredible reading-focused charities: Story Dogs and Reading Is Fundamental.

July 24–25, 2026

This auction is part of the Fables & Filth charity festival, where authors, readers, PAs, designers, and bookish providers are coming together to donate items, services, and experiences for a good cause.

What you can expect:
• Signed books, paperbacks, eBooks, and special editions
• Author swag, book boxes, and exclusive...

Fables & Filth Book Festival: Join my Author Q&A

Saturday, July 25
11:30 am CDT | 12:30 pm EDT

While you're exploring the festival, chat with me via @lauraleedooley

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I'd love to introduce you to the world of Chronicles of the Threlphax, a speculative fiction series where history, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and human connection come together.

While you're...