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Half Sword
by Christopher Matson
Simon the fool, Simon the halfwit, Simon the lost is pursued across medieval Europe by a sinister league of conjurers, the Apostles of Light.
Having erased his past, they will stop at nothing to steal his future as well.
On the way, he joins the Knights of Palermo, a dubious band of wandering rogues, and attracts a mysterious young woman whose fate is somehow interwoven with his own.
Simon finds himself caught in a struggle for power between the shadowy Apostles, his adopted Knights, and a cabal of powerful women known to a select few as the Weavers.
With only a broken sword and his own shattered memories, Simon must thread this maze of warring factions to discover who he was and why he is inexorably drawn to the haunted ruins of twelfth century Rome.
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Selah
by Ella Walker Henderson
In a land of legends, three rival nations hunt the ancient relic that can control rare and powerful warriors.
With lightning speed and an affinity for knives, Desa is a legendary, one of the warriors the relic can enslave.
Disguised as a mercenary, she joins a band of enemy warriors who also hunt the relic. In the height of battle, a startling connection links her to their leader.
Will he help her find the relic or betray her for the glory of his northern kingdom? His aid could be worth the risk.
For if her oldest adversary succeeds in the hunt, he will destroy her and her world.
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The Stormcrafter Chronicles
by J.T. Moy
An unusual series (sci-fantasy/psychological hybrid) in a brutal world with compelling characters, intense action, and a kingdom to save.
When Jaks almost kills another soldier with his volatile magic, he is forced to tread the fearful path of the electromancer. Succeed, he will be the first in a generation. Fail, he will lose everything.
As the ruthless king of Voros invades the land with axe warriors, skyships and dragons, Jaks and his battlemage master begin a quest to train his powers and uncover a potent artifact that could halt the rampaging enemy.
On their journey through dangerous lands, they are accompanied by a sharp-eyed ranger, a lethal assassin, and a mysterious foreigner with unworldly weapons.
However, nothing is simple when Jaks' greatest adversary is much closer than he knows.
WARNING: This book is intended for readers 18 yrs and older. Contains violence, references to sexual abuse, torture, and other dark themes. Book 1 ends in a cliff-hanger leading into book 2.
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Ebmundis: As He Sleeps
by T. R. W. Cerce
The world of Ebmundis unfolds to show the trials and travels of a select few as a slow but certain
build-up to war engulfs many of the old kingdoms, free cities and tribes whose peoples helped fight
and overcome He Who Sleeps many centuries earlier. The story details the lives of peasants and kings
alike, spans fast regions and reaches across centuries to show the world and its ever-changing faces
through the eyes of those most intimately involved in shaping the conflict to come.
Filliš, so instrumental in the rebuilding of an ancient order eradicated before the days of the Great Purge, has learned things he refuses to share. Meanwhile, the Teru de Fa, a priestly and mercantile order established after the demise of He Who Sleeps, continues to hunt down and kill those like Filliš, as these must never come into their powers, and have offspring. The Teru de Fa hunt children. Ever-watchful Astarandal, old as the mountains, looks on from Nadan Rasar, brothers turn on each other and Farzih travels on. Eccia, Mother of Mothers, cares for her many children while Godo debates his trusted mare. All their lives and those of many others will forever change once Giscard has done what he was ordered to do and Filliš is found out. His discovery creates fear in the minds of many, opportunity in the hands of a few and sadness in the heart of one.
And the dreams, they have come back.
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The Memorian Prophecies
by M.H. Milrem
Can Lysena's only child assassin save the world?
When Tria decided to throw away her freedom to save her new friend, she never imagined she would end up serving a master of deception.
Now, Tria is stuck between two worlds. One that is dying and one that is trying to kill her. The only one standing between her and death is the dangerous Magician. His mission is to turn her into the most fearsome weapon the world has ever seen.
As an ancient prophecy looms ahead, Tria is forced to make a choice. Bow to her master's dominion and offer him unbridled power - or strike against him to save the world from eternal damnation?
If you enjoy chosen ones, ruthless immortals and ancient magic, you'll simply love M.H. Milrem's The Memorian Prophecies
Warning: Some scenes with abuse and manipulation of children (not sexual)
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Realm Breaker
by Jasmine Young
The Realm-Building Enterprise is open to all. On the continent of Elondria, anyone may become the next legendary dragon rider by building the greatest towns, cities, and even kingdoms.
Skálda Branwright dreams of leaving the Longcold and becoming the first Dragonlord to build an official realm. Only no dragon egg has ever hatched for her.
But when a wild hatchling falls to her from the skies, begging for rescue, she must decide whether to relinquish her dreams and become the worst criminal of all - a rogue rider. One with the potential to restore mankind's sovereignty from the brutal dominion of elves.
The Realm-Building Enterprise was meant to unite all races, until it became a means for elves to control the continent.
But this is no ordinary dragon. By the time Skálda realizes what she holds in her hands, it is much too late.
Stealing this hatchling will mean breaking Elondria's twenty realms, beginning with the one she calls home...
A Realm-Breaker is coming.
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Entangled Nightmares
by A. F. Stewart
Dark horror fantasy story collections, featuring female protagonists.
Book 1, Visions and Nightmares
Book 2, Fairy Tales and Nightmares
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Assassin Without a Name
by Scott Marlowe
There's already blood on my hands. What's a little more?
The Assassin Without a Name takes the jobs he wants, dispensing death, or mercy, as he sees fit. His is a life of luxury, with a glass of the finest wine in one hand and a killing knife in the other.
At least until the Jakaree, a group of death-dealing fanatics, arrive with plans to subsume the city of Alchester in permanent darkness. When the Assassin Without a Name's closest friend and former lover finds herself embroiled in their machinations, he sets out to give the death-dealers a true lesson in death they'll never forget.
Enter a world of intrigue, adventure, magic, technology, and, of course, murder, as the Assassin Without a Name finds himself embroiled in a secret war where all is lost no matter who wins.
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Strands of Time and Magic
by Andrew Platten
Brylee had a secret.
The market town of Haxley is the jewel of Mordeland. Mages are revered, while charmers, hunted by mages who steal their magic, face disdain and prejudice.
Brylee, an accomplished merchant known for her loyalty and impetuous nature, finds her life taking a dramatic turn when a spiteful rival's revelation forces her to flee. Coerced into a quest for which she is ill prepared, Brylee will have to harness the magical abilities she once hid if she hopes to survive.
Gideon, a guilt-ridden charmer driven by ambition, seeks power and magical artefacts. His path is on a collision course with Brylee's, threatening to unleash a disruption to the timeline that could destroy the world.
With her once-hidden magic now exposed, can Brylee rise to the challenge and become the hero Mordeland didn't know it needed?
Dive into this epic fantasy novel with rich world building, complex magic systems, and compelling characters. Grab your copy of Strands of Time and Magic from
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Heirs of War
by Jamie Edmundson
The One They Fear is The Hero They Need
Sorcery is dying out.
No one misses it.
Feared and despised in equal measure, Sanc is only tolerated because he's the son of the powerful Duke of Morbaine.
But Sanc is more important than he knows. When his life is threatened, he is forced to confront his true inheritance.
For a new god has arrived in Dalriya. Unstoppable, Ezenachi brings only conquest and slavery.
Sorcery is dying out, and now Dalriya needs a sorcerer more than ever.
If you love riveting coming of age journeys, rich worldbuilding, political intrigue, brutal medieval battles, and dark sorcery, start Jamie Edmundson's new series today!
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The Rarkyn's Familiar
by Nicky Lee
An orphan bent on revenge. A monster searching for freedom. A forbidden pact that binds their fates.
Lyss had heard her father's screams, smelled the iron-tang of his blood. She witnessed his execution. And plotted her revenge.
Then, a violent encounter traps Lyss in a blood-pact with a rarkyn from the otherworld, imbuing her with the monster's forbidden magic - a magic that will erode her sanity.
To break the pact, she and the rarkyn must journey to the heart of the Empire. All that stands in their way are the mountains, the Empire's soldiers, and Lyss' uneasy alliance with the rarkyn.
But horrors await them on the road - horrors even rarkyns fear. The most terrifying monster isn't the one Lyss travels with.
It's the one that's awoken inside her.
Monsters of a feather flock together.
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Queen of Thieves
by Andy Peloquin
"They killed my parents. They took my name. They imprisoned me in darkness. I would not be broken."
Viola, a child sold to pay her father's debts, has lost everything: her mother, her home, and her identity.
Thrown into a life among criminals, she has no time for grief as she endures the brutal training of an apprentice thief. The Night Guild molds an innocent waif into a cunning, agile outlaw skilled in the thieves' trade. She has only one choice: steal enough to pay her debts.
The cutthroat streets of Praamis will test her mettle, and she must learn to dodge the City Guards or swing from a hangman's rope. But a more dangerous foe lurks within the guild walls. A sadistic rival apprentice, threatened by her strength, is out for blood.
What hope does one girl have in a world of ruthless men?
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The Ravenglass Chronicles
by Jon Cronshaw
Kat is heir to a brutal empire...
...but the last thing she wants to do is rule.
When the day she's been dreading finally arrives, she is torn between her royal duties and a desire to follow her magical destiny.
Will Kat choose true love and risk certain war, or accept an arranged marriage with a man three-times her age?
With only a wyvern and a messenger boy as her friends, Kat is forced to embark on a magical adventure to seek out the mysterious Guardians and unlock the secret of her powers... and her family's hidden past.
What do her mysterious dreams mean?
Who killed her father?
How deep do the secrets run and who is pulling the strings?
Inspired by the tarot and set in a rich medieval world, with hidden magic, found families, and reluctant heroes.
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Blink of the Sun
by Ross Kingston
A broken weapon of legend. An unsuspecting mercenary. An immaculately presented butler who won't leave him alone.
Salvatore Oxenheart took his latest job with one thing in mind: providing for himself and his family. But as he dives headlong into an abandoned estate and seizes the remains of a once-powerful Artefact, his life is thrown into turmoil.
Now, the realm's authorities want him dead, and other interested parties are making their moves - including a mysterious servant who refuses to leave his side.
As his situation spirals out of control, Salvatore will be forced to work with unlikely allies to escape his fate.
Battered, bloodied and far from home, he will stand witness to the Blink of the Sun.
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Kimeno: Resplendence Trilogy
by Ross Kingston
Prequel series to Blink of the Sun. The prequels do NOT have to be read prior to the mainland. However, some readers might enjoy knowing what some of the bigger characters got up to before the events of the Lunar Triumvirate.
In a world where one's Name holds power, the Nameless - kimeno - are left behind.
Resplendent Shrapnel Firecracker was born amongst Miderochi's elite. She finally seized her Name at the late age of fifteen - but it is one of bloodshed, and one she cannot commit to. She finds herself scorned by her parents and peers, a worthless kimeno once more.
But when she meets someone who sees her true value, she has a chance to leave that life behind. To stray from the path laid out before her, she will be forced to invoke the same power that led her there. A wanderer in a foreign world, she will need to forge her own Name.
The same brand used to keep her compliant will be that which gives her strength.
She will be known as Kimeno. Find the boxed set at Amazon!
Dragon's Treasure Series
by Guy Donovan
In the fifth century Welsh Kingdom of Môna, eleven-year-old Cerys is no average girl. Born mentally impaired, the orphaned daughter of King Talorcan and Queen Delwen now has only her father's old Pictish advisor and a teenaged seamstress for company. Môna's new queen wants nothing to do with her - doting instead on her own son, who will one day rule in Cerys' place.
Cerys lives her life in a perpetual fog of loss and regret, wishing more than anything to be as normal as everyone else.
Then one day Cerys meets a new friend, one whose thoughts are as clear to her as speech. Her own muddled mind slowly grows clearer as well, and she learns to speak with a heretofore impossible ease. It seems like a miracle to Cerys and those few who care for her, but she can't ever tell anyone the source of her incredible cure. If she did, she knows it would surely lead to death for her and her new friend. Like Cerys, he is unlike anyone else in the world... he is a dragon.
Begin with the amazing Prequel novella, Of Dragons and Men
Find the series here Dragon's Treasure Series
The Phoenix and the Spider
by Benny Charles and Alex Robinson
A dark-winged beacon of hope and a monstrous purveyor of death
The Phoenix and the Spider have haunted Theo's dreams for as long as she can remember. One evokes a feeling of warm comfort, the other unbridled fear. Yet their presence in her otherwise unremarkable existence remains a mystery.
Hidden in these visions lie the secrets of a past that spans countless lifetimes, each one filled with love, death, and untold power waiting to be reawakened. If Theo doesn't unravel the truth soon though, she will be doomed to the same cruel fate that has followed her for millennia.
The Phoenix and the Spider is the first book of the Children of the Aether series. Told through multiple character perspectives, this slow-burn dark fantasy combines a modern-day narrative with immersive historical flashbacks spanning from ancient Mesopotamia to pre-WWI Siberia.
* Content warning: This novel is recommended for a 16+ audience as it contains adult themes including violence, murder, torture, sexual assault, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and mental illness.
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The Weapon Taker's Saga
by Jamie Edmundson
Belwynn and her twin, Soren, have shared a telepathic bond since childhood. She has always supported her brother's ambitions as a wizard-always been willing to put him first.
When a mission to recover a stolen relic becomes a quest to retrieve seven weapons, the twins' resilience and powers are put to the test. Who else can they trust? For how long can the dark forces that threaten their world be resisted? And can Belwynn fulfil the role that fate will assign her?
The Weapon Takers Saga is a four-book series set in a compelling secondary world. If you enjoy multi-character perspectives and epic storylines, this could be your new favourite series!
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Twelve Blades
by Jorden Darrett
Medieval Japan-inspired progression/epic fantasy, mixing elements of Cradle, The Rage of Dragons and The Poppy War.
Her clan believes she is nothing. She'll have to start over, and prove herself to everyone.
Aiya is a Ginju, a hidden assassin of the Egaishan Empire. She is the black sheep of her clan, grappling for a connection with her deity.
Her world is one of ridicule by her own family, forced into doing their biddings. Chafing under the heavy expectations of her father, a collision with a rival clan provides her with the chance to prove herself.
But a grievous mistake causes their plan to backfire, forcing Aiya to choose between loyalty and independence.
As civil unrest widens cracks in the empire, Aiya must decide for herself how best to forge her path. To protect her brothers and win respect in her land, she'll need to turn a new leaf and oppose her clan and her empire.
She must conspire with clans once held in contempt and reach new heights of power and create a new world of their own, in a world of spirits, deities and conniving lords. Along the way she will be forced to find her place, her morality and her strength.
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The Goblin Trilogy
by Jaq D Hawkins
They say that the earth shifts on its axis every 200,000 years...
When the planet shifted, most of the surface dwellers were destroyed. The few pockets of survivors were left without technology and little supplies, but they built a simple feudal society on the rubble of the city.
Meanwhile the creatures in the deep places moved closer to the surface, taking over the old underground transport tunnels abandoned by the humans. Their own Shamanic way of life had survived only by staying out of sight of the humans who habitually killed what they did not understand.
Five generations of humans passed and the descendants of survivors settled into a way of life that was simple but satisfying, until one day a man wandered into one of the old tunnels...
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The Wizardoms Epic
by Jeffrey L. Kohanek
Fate of Wizardoms
Power. The ambitious thirst for it.
But when a power-hungry wizard lord seeks to expand his rule, he triggers events unforeseen. The balance of magic is altered, races of old return, and beasts of legend stalk the land.
Unlikely heroes armed with magical objects are drawn into the conflict:
Jerrell "Jace" - A snarky, clever thief whose outrageous exploits force him to hide his identity.
Narine - A daring wizardess caught between her mad wizard lord father and jealous brother.
Rhoa - A determined acrobat, armed with enchanted blades and a thirst for revenge.
Rawk - Exiled for urges he cannot control, this dwarf possesses unique magic abilities.
Brogan - A disgraced warrior who labors beneath the weight of his regrets.
These characters lead a compelling and memorable cast including ruthless wizards who vie for thrones able to grant the power of a god. How do you defeat a god?
Fate of Wizardoms is a fast-paced fantasy saga filled with compelling characters and beloved genre tropes, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, The Witcher, or Wheel of Time.
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An evil plot throws the Eight Wizardoms into chaos. Heroes old and new assemble to combat this daunting threat. Should they fail, their world is doomed.
Rebellion, war, and toppled thrones ravage the Eight Wizardoms.
The mysterious leader of a secret organization seeks to wreak chaos, death, and destruction.
What motivates his elaborate scheme? What is his end-game?
A squad of unlikely heroes armed with magical objects are drawn into the conflict:
Jerrell "Jace" - A clever thief with a flair for the outrageous.
Narine - A wizardess, queen, and bride...pursued by assassins.
Harlequin - This female pirate wields sabers, a whip, and a sharp tongue.
Crusser - A lifelong soldier with a big heart and a terrible temper.
Brogan - A retired warrior burdened by lifelong regrets.
Blythe - She wields an enchanted bow that forever altered her appearance.
These characters lead a compelling and memorable cast in a tale that brings the eight wizardoms to the brink of devastation.
Fall of Wizardoms is an action-packed fantasy saga filled with compelling characters and beloved genre tropes, perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone, Game of Thrones, or Wheel of Time.
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The Tainted Scales Series
by Alexis D. Johnson
If my father finds out I'm secretly raising a dragon, he'll kill it. Thank the gods for my brother's help. In the same breath, curse him for sticking by me as I likely dig our graves deeper with each desperate decision.
My name is Mirren, and until now, my greatest ambition has been to stay clear of our father's temper as best I can. But all that's changed with my dragon's life on the line. I only have one option to keep her from starving to death...
Compete.
Choices must be made with the approaching Seventh Year Trials - a deadly dragon riding competition for the nation's wealthiest youth. But I'm a far cry from a member of the elite, and a vindictive ex-noble is determined to win at any cost in a game all his own.
The charming son of a lord seems to see potential in my dragon and I, but I can't help but wonder if it's genuine. I'm dying to hope. But the risks are quickly outweighing the reward as the Trial's dark history rears its head. And I'm in too deep to turn back now...
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Battleborn Mage
by Angel Haze
A suicidal mission. A cataclysmic power. A darkness that threatens to consume them all.
Killien is hell-bent on accompanying the Battlemages beyond the Black Wall to satisfy the demands of a battle-weary king, spite the council who thwarts him, and redeem himself from his dark past.
That alone promises to be a perilous mission, one that has killed hundreds of men before him.
But when a Seer predicts the birth of a child that will unite the world or destroy it, and assassins come for Killien and his family, he must do everything in his power to protect those he loves, even if it means giving in to the monster he is feared to be.
Find the series here Reign of Shadows
Blood of Vengeance
The Saga of the Outer Islands
by A.F. Stewart
In the Outer Islands, gods and magic rule the ocean. Rafe is the God of Souls. His sister, Manume, is the Goddess of the Moon. Their battle will decide the fate of the living and the dead.
Banished from his ancestral home for showing favour to mortals, Rafe sails the seas as the captain of the Celestial Jewel. Caught between two worlds, the mortals and the gods, he exists as a wayward saviour collecting the ghosts of drowned sailors before they can be devoured by malicious sea monsters.
An insane Manume wreaks havoc from the Isle of Bones, sending her monster children out into the world to unleash destruction. Heedless of the consequences, she now seeks greater revenge, and her violent actions put everyone in peril.
To end his sister's madness, and protect the mortal realm, Rafe must confront his past and his estranged family. He must persuade them to help, convince them that the Goddess of the Moon is a true threat. For Manume has become more powerful than anyone could have predicted, and he's not sure he can stop her. And if Rafe can't, the entirety of existence could be destroyed.
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Ghosts of the Sea Moon
Souls of the Dark Sea
Renegades of the Lost Sea
The Keeper Chronicles
by J.A. Andrews
Alaric betrayed everything he believed to save Evangeline - and failed.
His last chance to save the woman he loves lies in an ancient Wellstone, a repository of power, buried and lost long ago.
Luck - or something more troubling - leads him to a small group searching for the same stone.
A disgruntled dwarf, a bumbling wizard, and an elf with an unsettling amount of power. If he can gain their trust, they might help him find the cure.
But the Wellstone holds more than he knows, and a terrible evil he'd thought defeated is stirring again, searching for the stone.
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The Cloud Lands Saga
by Hannah Steenbock
She carries a terrible warning. And delivering it might mean death.
When her dragon is threatened with death, Dorelle is forced to flee her homeland with Mashira. After a difficult battle and a dangerous flight, the team finds a new home and makes new friends.
But when they discover a terrible threat to her Kingdom and her family, Dorelle's loyalty wins out.
Will she and her dragon pay the ultimate price for warning her King?
Dorrelle's Journey is the first book of The Cloud Lands Saga, which encompasses four novellas. The story continues in "Kraken War".
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The Darkness Within Saga
by JD Franx
DeathWizards have been the scourge of Talohna for over 5000 years; they are executed at birth or hunted to the death. There are no exceptions.
Pulled by magic and blood sacrifice into a world he can't possibly begin to understand, Kael Symes soon finds himself the focus of a Talohna-wide manhunt.
Desperate and trying to stay ahead of ArchWizard Giddeon Zirakus's execution squad, Kael soon discovers that Talohna's ArchWizard may be the least of his worries. An ancient witch coven is also on the hunt for Kael, and they'll stop at nothing to find their messiah first.
Trapped far below the earth inside the long-lost Dwarven prison of Arkum Zul, Kael has few allies he can trust. After months of torture and suffering, he is quickly running out of time to recover what was stolen from him: The magic of the DeathWizard.
It's his only hope for escape.
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The Ashen Levels
by CF Welburn
When Balagir awakens at a fire with no recollection of his past, he discovers he is an ashen - a mysterious group of black-eyed vagabonds, addicted to the smoke they must pay the ghostly piper in exchange for power.
With the help of a sentient spark and a band of nefarious companions, Balagir will have to traverse the northern wilds, cross seas and survive foreign wars if he is to discover the truth behind the Ashen Levels.
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Darkblade
by Andy Peloquin
All in Voramis know the legend of the Hunter. Relentless. Immortal. Death walking. The greatest assassin who ever lived.
Pay the master killer his due and the Hunter will execute any target, carry out any contract, no matter how impossible.
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The Dragon Choir Series
by Benjamin Descovich
Command the Dragons. Rule the World.
When the son of a fallen hero meets a rebel assassin with a prophecy... all hell breaks loose.
Elrin is a young man caught in a tempest of intrigue. He must discover the secret of the Dragon Choir to save his father and end the stranglehold of a ruthless soul-poaching empire. But is one man tough enough to survive a battle with dragons?
Dragon Choir is a fantasy romp of epic proportions!
Ferocious battles rock the land.
Buccaneer heists storm the sea.
You'll discover ancient magic and ride on mighty dragons!
Find the Prequel, Dead Letter and the full series on Amazon!
Shadow's Hand
by Noelle Nichols
A Shadow protects the innocent, but are all men worth protecting?
When an unwarranted attack razes his village, Kilo is forced to face the harsh realities of becoming a just leader, following a trail of blood and cloaked raiders in a quest for justice.
With Kilo occupied and their homeland vulnerable, Shenrae swallows her self-doubt to pursue her training in earnest. But when both find out these mysterious enemies wield a powerful and ancient magic, they're not sure if any truly safe from harm.
Can Kilo and Shenrae hold fast to their code of honor and become the heroes they're meant to be or will these enemies and their ways forever taint the land they cherish in war and unimaginable darkness?
'Rurouni Kenshin' meets epic fantasy. Fans of anime and manga will enjoy this gripping tale of heart and perseverance written with moments of pause and fast-paced action.
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The Flying Dutchman BLEAK FUTURE
by Nils Visser
1622: Threat of renewed warfare with Spain throws an ominous shadow over the young Dutch republic. Liselotte Haelen, a physician's daughter, has to cope with other shadows as well, trapped in an unhappy household as she is. Her prodigal cousin, Peter Haelen, has built a ship like no other but who will crew her? Folks are superstitious, wary of innovation. Some say Peter has defied the natural order of things. Wagging tongues claim his ship is cursed ere she's even launched. Other aspects are at play. Echoes from the past. Realms below the waves. Hidden forces that confound logic, as deep as the ocean and as wide as the sky.
A story 376 years in the making. Inspired by Willem Bontekoe's Journal (1646), German author Philipp Korber penned Der Fliegende Hollander in 1849. This work inspired Dutch author Piet Visser's De Vliegende Hollander in 1901.
In 2018 Nils Visser started writing The Flying Dutchman BLEAK FUTURE, using elements of his great-grand-uncle Piet Visser's story, but thoroughly modernizing this origins story of the infamous phantom ship for a contemporary audience.
Korber's and Piet Visser's main protagonist, Peter Haelen, plays a major part, but Nils Visser opted to tell the story through the eyes of Peter's cousin Liselotte, who only appears very briefly as 'Lotje' in Piet Visser's work, very much as a damsel in distress. Nils Visser would like to say Liselotte is his invention, but this renewed character is anything but a damsel in distress and would probably shoot the author if he tried to claim ownership.
The paperback is beautifully illustrated by Hastings based artist Julie Gorringe. She accepted the challenge to provide an illustration for each chapter. During the writing process she read each new chapter multiple times before she decided what she would draw, giving her as much creative freedom as possible within the context of illustrating a story.
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Oracle of Life
by Katherine D. Graham
Six fallen lords. Three vengeful goddesses. And one mortal, damned to prophesy for them all.
An Exiled Oracle
Nariah, the Heiress of Ellonai, is dead. An exiled, desert-dwelling Doomsayer is all that remains within the shell of the powerful princess she once was.
A Heretic
She isn't sure which of her visions her people hate more: the one where the three benevolent goddesses they serve have decided to destroy the world, or the vision of six lords falling from the skies to save them.
The World's Only Hope
Stumbling across the very lords she's been seeing in her visions for years, only Nariah's accursed gift of Sight can aid the lords in their rebellion against the goddesses, and determine the fate of her world before it's turned to ash.
But does she even want to save those who've wronged her?
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The Outrageous Exploits of Jerrell Landish
by Jeffrey L. Kohanek
Outrageous exploits. Clever schemes. Snarky quips in the face of danger. Meet Jerrell Landish: A thief, a con artist, and a scoundrel. Clever, inventive, and skilled, he executes plots that astound his patrons and confound his enemies.
When Jerrell chooses to hire out his services in exchange for gold, he encounters far more than expected, for the schemes of ambitious wizards involve risks any sane person would avoid. Well, Jerrell is just crazy enough to take on the ruling wizard class and manipulate them against one another...until he finds himself the victim of even greater machinations.
Follow this quick-witted young man's rise to fame as the greatest thief in the Eight Wizardoms.
This fast-paced fantasy heist series is perfect for fans of Nate Temple, Locke Lamora, or Harry Dresden.
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The Elemental Chronicles
by Ross Kingston
The elements have chosen their champions; one by one the Vassals awaken to sway the fate of the world.
As legend of a forgotten enemy begins to sweep the land and unrest rises in the kingdom, Princess Alicea answers the call of a Vassal, abandoning her kingdom to unveil the secrets hidden from her. The Princess and a thief stand together against the darkness as they begin their search to unite the Vassals for the upcoming war.
These are the chronicles of those chosen to wield the elements.
This is their Awakening.
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Dawn of Assassins
by Jon Cronshaw
Two friends. A master assassin. One deadly choice.
Fedor and Lev are thieves... not killers. They lead a desperate life in the tunnels of Nordturm, conning and stealing to buy their next meal.
But when an assassin recruits them against their will, they are forced into a life they do not want and cannot escape. If they leave, they will die. But if they stay, they must kill.
Can they survive the master's relentless evaluation?
Is loyalty stronger than the will to live?
Will their friendship last the ordeal?
From the best-selling author of The Ravenglass Chronicles, comes a new thrilling adventure featuring a new cast of unforgettable characters.
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Og-Grim-Dog Series
by Jamie Edmundson
Laugh along as Og-Grim-Dog becomes a hero, a villain, survives the apocalypse, and saves the world.
Two heads are better than one
Three can be a real pain in the arse
Everyone knows ogres can't be heroes. But Og-Grim-Dog is no ordinary ogre.
Recruited by a team of eccentric dungeon crawlers, all three heads are determined to prove their worth. Will their new crewmates accept them? Will the pencil pushers at the Bureau of Dungeoneering be able to stop them? Will Gal'azu become a more tolerant society... and will Og-Grim-Dog solve the dark mystery that drew them into this new world in the first place?
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Far Shore
by Justin Fike
A quick-witted thief is sentenced to a faraway land of magic, myths, and monsters.
Charity is a thief who survived Byzantia's deadly streets by thinking fast and running faster...
Until a heist gone wrong saw her imprisoned on a ship sailing to the far side of the world.
Farshore, the Emperor's First Colony across the great sea, is humanity's lone outpost in a land inhabited by monsters, wild magic, and races from legend. Turns out, myths are just as deadly as a knife in the dark.
A quick temper and a sharp tongue soon earn her a deadly quest with a group of outcasts who would readily kill each other if not for the threat hanging over their heads. Their only hope of survival lies in working together.
When their quest unleashes an ancient king bent on conquest, Charity must adapt and learn to trust her new companions if she hopes to stop him. If she fails, two worlds will fall with her.
The Farshore Chronicles is fast-paced Sword and Sorcery in the tradition of RA Salvatore, David Eddings, and Mercedes Lackey. If you enjoy action, adventure, humor, and compelling characters set in a magical world, you will love this fantasy series.
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Song and Wind
by B.A. Johnson, Alexis D. Johnson
The Sirens taste our weakness.
They crept in through the cracks of our broken desert nation. While we shed our blood warring against foreign men, the Sirens hunt with talons sharp, snaring us with their song, feasting on our flesh. They are the hawks among doves...
My name is Medlar, and I am a true Desert Son. I sacrificed everything to free my people and save our way of life, but it came to nothing.
The war took everything from me. Everything, except my brother.
Now, the foreigners rule my homeland with a cruel fist. My own people betrayed me and I am little more than a dishonored soldier, destined to the executioner's axe for my crimes.
I have but one chance to redeem myself - defend my enemies against the Sirens. Can I bring myself to protect the very people that murdered my father and burned my home to ash? Or do I let the monstrous creatures devour them as the war did my soul...
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Will of the Wayfinder
by Lily Anne Crow
The immortal lilka heal the wounds of a fractured world, but when the spirits of nature are silenced...
Thaniel Swift's life is about to change. The inexperienced Wayfinder sets out on his first mission to explore the untamed wilds of Koranth. But when he joins a band of storied heroes to uncover the cause of an ominously deserted village, the hunt will lead Thaniel far from home, into the remnants of a long-forgotten civilization, and dangers beyond his dreams.
In the east, an ancient sorceress wields forbidden magic to attain the object of her obsession, no matter how much nature itself cries out in fear and pain. To achieve her desires, she will destroy not only the guardian spirits of the land, but the humans as well, leaving the continent of Koranth in desolation.
Thrown into the unpredictable wilderness, with growing talents he barely understands, Thaniel uses magic and skill to lead his new allies further into a dying land, seeking answers. Only with the wisdom of the lilka, and the enigmatic aid of one of the Builders, will Thaniel and his companions have any chance at all.
But will it be enough to stop the Queen of Dust?
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The Vyshivka Trilogy
by EC Greaves
"Fear not the beasts in your stories. For anything can be slain with a stout blade... And a stouter heart."
When her sleepy village is raided by the Vulkari, the fearsome warrior women of the Ancient Wilds, only Zyntael Fairwinter is taken.
Claimed as a daughter by their infamous matriarch, Zyntael is trained to hunt, to fight, and to kill.
In the company of their unruly young, she might find sisterhood. In their unique customs and beliefs, she might find beauty. And in the violence of their raids, she might even find a path to glory.
But it is a glory that must be earned in the blood of those Zyntael once called her own.
For the Vulkari are not like other women.
The Vulkari are monsters.
Steeped in Slavic Myth, and appealing to adult and young adult readers alike, The Vyshivka Trilogy is a rich and unique fantasy coming-of-age saga. Find it at Amazon!
Empire of Ruin
by David Green
The tides of fate are shifting.
The Banished have returned, and they have set their eyes on the walls of Solitude.
Zanna Alpenwood, a powerful mage, and two hundred aged and forgotten Sparkers are all that stand between the Banished and the nation of Haltveldt. With time running out and the world at stake, Zanna is forced to reach out to her estranged daughter, Calene, and set her on an impossible quest.
Calene quickly learns that enemies make unlikely allies as she teams up with both friend and foe on her journey to save her mother and Haltveldt. Forging their way over land and sea, uncovering dark plots and secret societies, Calene is forced to decide between her masters and her own conscience.
Will they arrive in time to save the fortress of Solitude from destruction? Only one thing is certain; Ruin is assured if Solitude falls.
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The Chronicles of Chaos
by Glen Dahlgren
Nothing can break the stranglehold the gods of Order have on the world... except a roll of the dice.
For thousands of years, the gods of Order kept Chaos locked away in a vault, allowing Order's priests to rule over a stagnant society. But Chaos calls to its followers, waiting for the prophesied Child of Chaos to free it and use its power to either remake or destroy everything.
Galen, his mother Lorre, and his bully Horace all feel Chaos' call. For most people, the Longing is a death sentence, but for these three, this connection defines their lives. With the power of Chaos - and a roll of the dice - one of them will not only determine the future of this world, but others as well.
Don't miss this epic tale of unlikely friends cutting their path through ancient prophecies, divine war, and unimaginable dream-worlds.
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The Telepathy Office
by Keith Gell
The vast Metropolis, a city inhabited by goblins, is in the throes of an industrial revolution forged in magic.
Manna, magical energy captured in physical form, fuels its factories that produce artefacts, to be traded across the galaxy. Wizards are the new elite. They use their magical skill to amass great wealth, and in turn, political power.
Resentment grows among the mundane goblin proletariat. Magic impacts every aspect of goblin life, used to communicate by telepathy, control weather, and heal the sick. But alongside the benefits come risks: Mutation from manna pollution, and magical diseases of vampirism and lycanthropy.
But the biggest threat of all is demonic invasion. Vampires steal a book to summon a demon. Infernal manna finds its way onto the market place, with awful consequences. Grand Master Pharaoh Henry must recruit a team of demon hunters to stop a full-scale invasion from Hell.
But Henry is a dangerous fanatic, and those who work for him end up dead, or worse. No right-minded wizard would risk death, or losing his soul, so he recruits who he can: A drug addicted augurist, a dishonoured ork, a cowardly policeman, a fugitive vampire, and a vain fashionista who shares her mind with a demon.
Against the backdrop of armed revolution, they investigate a Satanic plot, to prevent the opening of a gate to Hell itself.
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Tales of the Amulet
by Dan Zangari & Robert Zangari
Several millennia ago a war raged between the factions of dragonkind. With their world ravaged, the Kaldean Alliance forged the Amulet of Draconic Control and the Tethering Stone, and banished their foes to other realms, saving Kalda from utter destruction.
Fearing the power of the Amulet, the survivors secreted it away. But now knowledge of the Amulet has resurfaced - and in the wrong hands, war could erupt anew.
Prequel
The Prisoner of Tardalim
Novels
A Prince's Errand The Dark Necromancer
Companion Stories
A Thief's Way The Last Barsionist
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Passage to Dawn
by Derrick Smythe
The men secured the shackles slowly, hesitantly, but Kibure did not resist; he couldn't. Whatever otherworldly power had come over him in those moments of passion had fled his body the second he realized what he had done...
In a realm where only clerics are permitted to practice magic, Kibure's inexplicable use of power places him in grave danger.
In a twist of fate, the rogue priestess hired to strip him of his power chooses instead to help him escape. Her reasons for doing so are her own, but something worse than death awaits if they are unable to evade the Empire's most potent wielders.
Novels
The Other Magic The Other Way
Companion Stories
To Earn The Sash To Weild A Plague
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Wizardoms: Tor the Dungeon Crawler
by Jeffery Kohanek
D&D meets Indiana Jones in a new treasure hunting series set in the bestselling world of Wizardoms.
Follow a skilled, hilarious, and sometimes dysfunctional crew of adventurers armed with magical weapons as they traverse the Eight Wizardoms in search of relics of legend.
A retired master ranger has disappeared, and his daughter is desperate to find him. When approached with this quest, Tor Ranseur declines...until he discovers this man went missing while following clues leading to a temple of legend. The magical artifacts rumored to await in these ruins are too alluring to deny.
If you enjoy fast-paced questing stories, witty banter, and the discovery of magical artifacts, you'll love this all new series featuring the world's premier team of relic seekers.
Novels
Temple of the Unknown
Castles of Legend
Shrine of the Undead
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