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Sensation: A Superhero Novel (Kid Sensation Book 1) by Kevin Hardman Like millions of other kids, Jim grew up wanting to be a superhero. Unlike most of his contemporaries, however, Jim actually had the goods: a plethora of super powers that would have been the envy of any meta on the planet. But when his tryout with the Alpha League - the world's premier group of supers - goes disastrously wrong, Jim basically becomes an outcast. Two years later, Jim is still bitter about what happened to him. However, he soon finds himself the centerpiece in an odd turn of events that gives him a second chance at his dream. But nothing is as easy as it sounds, as Jim soon discovers. Among other things, heâs made an enemy of a prospective super teammate, heâs being stalked by an unknown pursuer, and a shadowy cabal bent on world domination has identified him as the only obstacle to their plans. Itâs a lot for one super to handle, even with a smorgasbord of abilities. But if saving the world were easy, everyone would do it |
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Storm Of War: An Elemental Magic Urban Fantasy Novel (The Levitators Chronicles Book 1) by Kachi Ugo Magic. Non-stop Action. Ancient Evils. Dive into this *now completed* urban fantasy series that readers are raving about. "...it's the most action-packed book I've read so far in 2021." -- Action-Packed Book Review â â â â â When an ancient evil stirs, humanity's last hope must confront his cowardly nature or watch the world burn! Peter Crawford has no interest in being a hero. Even as a war brews between two powerful groups, he wants nothing more than to be left alone. So when Rose Hernandez, a member of the mythical Scarlet Sisters, approaches him asking for his help, he refuses. However, prophecies are set in stone, and even Peter's obstinance can't go against fate. As the war begins to worsen, he must make a decision and come to terms with his destiny. Together with Rose, he must locate the One who might end the bloodshed and save their world. Kachi Ugo's Storm of War is a pulse-pounding ride into a fascinating, fantasy world. With a cast of charismatic characters and a fast-paced, genre-bending storyline that delivers on every promise, Storm of War promises to enchant, entertain, and enthrall! Scroll up and click 'Buy Now' or 'Read for Free' (Kindle Unlimited) to grab your copy of Storm Of War today and get ready to be transported to a world fraught with magic, action, peril, and ancient evils! |
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The Twice-Cursed Serpent by Scarlett D. Vine Caesâs father was the prophesied hero who was supposed to save Ardinan from the Malithian Empireâbut he failed. Reviled and used as a scapegoat for her kingdomâs anger, Caes is given to the enemies her father died fighting to destroy. While the Malithian emperor allows Caes to live at court, she is constantly guarded by Soul Carversâundead magic wielders whose power stems from what killed them. Worse, Malithiaâs crown princess believes Caes should be executed because the princess, thanks to a prophecy, sees her as a threat to her succession to the throneâand this princess has already murdered for less. |
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The Thorn of Maclaren by L.E Parr With her home in flames and her family executed by enemy forces, a young woman, who just happens to be good with a sword, embarks on a perilous journey that takes her into the stronghold of the brave women warriors of Dun Crey. |
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Rise of the Red Hand by Jason Lancour Lena Sullivan is a blade for hire making her way (as best as she can) in an unfriendly world of mercenaries, violence, blood, and betrayal. Working to put a difficult past behind her, she leads a solitary life with no permanent home and no prospects for the future. When she lands a high paying contract to work as a bodyguard for an elderly history professor, the job seemed too good to be true. And of course, when a job seems too good to be true⌠|
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Girls of Might and Magic: An Anthology By Diverse Books With Magic by Various Find your might. Discover your magic. A disabled teen tracks down an elusive sea beast. A young, Indian detective finds a magical artifact. A Black teen who can see the dead solves a murder mystery. An Ethiopian girl discovers magical secrets when she is kidnapped by her teacher. A teen survivor of a deadly plague realizes she and her robot companion are not alone. Across realms, worlds, and dimensions we bring you sixteen fantasy and/or science fiction tales that explore the tribulations of growing up. In Girls of Might and Magic, we aim to put characters of color, characters with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ characters front and center in stories about strength and resilience. Full of diverse characters and #ownvoices authors, the protagonists in these coming-of-age YA adventures will not only discover powerful magic but discover themselves along the way. Don't miss this magical collection of stories about witches, fae, ghosts, vampires, werewolves, jinn, and more! The collection includes: Heartburn by E. M. Lacey Wind and Silk by Alice Ivinya Faith by Sudha Kuruganti Grace and Ghosts by K. R. S. McEntire The Outside by C. C. Solomon Daughter of Soil and Gold by Meghan Rhine Check Yourself by Kat Zaccard A Meeting in the Woods by Nicole Givens Kurtz Pretty Young Things by LaLa Leo Funnel Cake by Amanda Ross Outcast by D. L. Howard Serenity Dawn by C. I. Raiyne The Cursed Gift by Courtney Dean Chasing Waves by Kendra Merritt Sight by Tamika Brown Memories of Magic by Ashley Ford |
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A summer camp for troubled teens. A trickster god. A dangerous bargain. This fantasy debut is perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood. Spooky arrives at a wilderness boot camp for troubled teens with two suitcases and an ultimatum: either she keeps her head down over the summer or she won't be allowed home at the end of it. All she wants to do is survive the pyros, bullies, and power-tripping counselors, get through senior year, and start her life somewhere new. But when an encounter with another camper goes awry and ends with Spooky hiding in the woods, something else finds her. Something ancient and powerful has sent out feelers, hoping to catch a human alone. For its purposes, even a delinquent teen will do. If Spooky wants to survive to see any kind of future, she will have to figure out how to gain leverage over a god. And as if the one wasn't bad enough, a pantheon of dark entities are lining up between her and the life she's always wanted... |
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The Legend of Black Thunder: A Supervillain Tragedy in 4 Acts by Kaleb Quist Working in retail is enough to drive anyone to the brink of madness, and Michelle Rosenchild is no exception. After being fired from her customer service job, she transforms into a supervillain known as âBlack Thunder,â who vows to fight back against Corporate America. Together with her pals Captain Silverware, Deerboy, and Minor Inconvenience Man, they try plotting world domination, only to realize it's incredibly difficult when you're poor and don't know how to build a super death-ray. Instead, they decide to plot a bank robbery, so they can make some quick cash, and maybe buy their own secret supervillain island somewhere. But along the way, Black Thunder gets recruited by a gang of anarchists known as "The Furies," who are hell-bent on tearing down the city's government. Now, Michelle is faced with a dire choice: Should she help the anarchists with their acts of villainyâŚOr protect the corrupt system she supposedly hates? |
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Zhuulton of Zhuul and the Feast of the Centipede (Aeon of Chaos) by B. J. Swann Zhuulton of Zhuul has been given a quest. Unfortunately for her, it looks more like a creative suicide plan than a realistic goal. Before three days are up, she must travel to the heart of an inhospitable empire, infiltrate an impregnable palace, slaughter fifteen kings as they sit down to lunch, and defeat the great demon centipede before he ascends to the fourth dimension. If she doesnât, her best friend in the whole world will be eaten alive - with a side of mustard. Luckily Zhuulton has the help of four shape-shifting demons, each with their own special power. One of them can sing. One of them can eat. One of them can smash things. And the fourth is filled with the dread essence of death itself. Join Zhuulton and her magnificent companions for a madcap adventure crammed with sex, violence, and outright strangeness. Enter the Aeon of Chaos, where fantasy, horror, and humour collide! |
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The Geomancer's Apprentice by Yin Leong Who knew feng shui would be this dangerous? Junie Soong reaches a new low in her life after being fired from Starbucks. Her brother is brilliant, her parents are stars in their professions, while she ⌠trails behind in everything. Her mother finally talks Joe Tham, a struggling geomancer and feng shui master based in Washington, D.C.,âs Chinatown, into taking Junie on as his apprentice. Junie tags along when Joe is summoned to a clientâs house to deal with her cellar's unhealthy atmosphere. While there, they stumble upon a weird sinkhole that appears out of the blue. Junie finds out during their investigation that monsters are real. She also discovers she may be the last of a line of warriors who possess the ability to control qi, the essential life force underpinning the universe. Junie must now race against time to learn how to wield her powers while fending off shape-shifting, malevolent creatures from the depths of Diyu, the Chinese version of Hell. Not only that, she and Joe must lay to rest the ghosts that are suddenly manifesting in the cellar. Will this be enough to save their clientâand secure their commission? |
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To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A Parker "What a pretty flower to keep locked in a big, rocky tower." Nineteen years ago, I was plucked from the heart of a bloody massacre that spared nobody else. Small. Fragile. An enigma. Now ward to a powerful High Master who knows too much and says too little, I lead a simple life, never straying from the confines of an imaginary line I've drawn around the castle grounds. Stay within. Never leave. Out there, the monsters lurk. Inside, I'm safe ... though at a cost far greater than the blood I drip into a goblet daily. Toxic, unreciprocated love for a man who's utterly unavailable. My savior. My protector. My almost executioner. I can't help but be enamored with the arcane man who holds the power to pull my roots from the ground. When voracious beasts spill across the land and threaten to fray the fabric of my tailored existence, the petals of reality will peel back to reveal an ugly truth. But in a castle puddled with secrets, none are greater than the one I've kept from myself. No tower is tall enough to protect me from the horror that tore my life to shreds. |
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The Shimmering: Dark Descent by A.K Cook Book One of The Shimmering series. A visionary fantasy about a young woman who stumbles upon the world of her creators, only to discover she holds the key that will open the doorway to return home⌠and set the forces of evil free.In the city of Saint Anthony, there is a realm of existence unknown to most mortals. Far below this urban landscape, in the cavernous bowels of the Underworld, Sinda journeys to discover fantastical lands, strange cultures â and herself. When she is snatched from her homeland and thrust into the civilized world of humans, she comes face-to-face with the hardest quest she has ever encountered - find her way home or follow her heart. Is the choice even hers?The clock is counting down for Sinda, but time is not her only adversary â Nefarious beings seek her for their own devious designs, the Elders want to exploit her in a power play over their rivals and the godlike Solariâi hold her fate in their hands. With each turn she takes, Sinda draws closer to her destiny â and the salvation of the entire Underworld.A unique and engaging world, with hints of global folklore, magick, psychology and dream theory. With compelling characters that lure you into their lives, a fresh and spontaneous approach to contemporary romance, and the exploration of the duality that exists within us all, this insightfully original Visionary Novella promises to satisfy fans of the Urban Fantasy genre â both seasoned and new. |
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Rise of the Centurio Immortalis by C. Thomas Lafollette Itâs dangerous business getting mixed up with gods⌠...but a centurion always follow orders. When blood sucking monsters attack, can even the gods protect a loyal soldier of Rome? After three years campaigning in Armenia and Mesopotamia and a meteoric rise through the ranks of the legions, Lucius has been promoted to centurion and given a final mission from his dying emperorâgo to Armenia to protect a remote temple dedicated to the god Mithras. With a Parthian assassin on their trail and a ferocious Caucasus Mountains winter in front of them, Lucius and his men are running out of time. And with dark demons waiting for them at Mithrasâs temple, Lucius may be running out of luck. Enemiesâmortal and notâare dogging Luciusâs every movement, and he isnât sure heâll be able complete his emperorâs missionâŚor even make it out alive. Youâll love this blend of historical fantasy and vampires, because history is better with fangs. Get it now! Rise of the Centurio Immortalis is a Luke Irontree Historical Adventure. |
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Lords of the Black Banner: A Mongolian Epic (Fractured Empire Book 2) by Starr Z Davies In a nation torn apart by powerful men, one woman rises. Mandukhai faces her toughest challenge yet â carving out her place in a political hierarchy ruled by men. And as the Great Khanâs life hangs on the precipice, the Mongol Lords prepare to raise the black banner of war. Secrets are revealed and dangers lurk in every shadow. Who will survive the treacherous games of the Mongol court? Will this be the end of Genghis Khanâs royal Borjigin line? And who will end up on top when the dust finally settles? Lords of the Black Banner is the second book in the award-winning Fractured Empire Saga, based on the gritty, dark, true story of Lady Mandukhai. The series draws you into a world of brutal Mongol steppe life, deadly political games, and the desperate will to survive. â Please be advised: This book contains adult situations, graphic violence, and assault. |
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The Call of Distant Emlarad (The Chronicles of Emlarad Book 1) by Hugh Vincent On the psychiatrist's couch a young man recalls a near-death experience in which he was transported to another world, a world of magic and intrigue where he has a family, a different identity, and hidden abilities. He spent a year there in the span of an hour, and as he tries to explain the impossible, a startling story unfolds that will rip his old life apart. Each hypnotherapy session brings him closer to the unsettling truth. Now all he has to do is figure out if it's all real, or if he's totally psychotic. Whatever the truth may be for him, the Call of Distant Emlarad is a summons that he cannot ignore. The Chronicles of Emlarad offer not only action and adventure, but also a deeper perspective on life, both mortal and immortal. The tale is fully engaging as epic fantasy, but it is also a coming-of-age story, with characters who will come alive for you as the story unfolds. |
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Spirit of Anerius: Book One of The Starblade Chronicles by Derek Rolfe Join young Garafyn in the streets of Anerius. A massive city that encompasses an entire mountain by the sea. For Garafyn, daydreams are no longer enough, the siege has lasted for a lifetime, and nothing is more important than he and Mother escaping the city and seeing the world beyond the walls. A great day of fishing leads our hero into epic sword battles, young love, and magical taverns. Thrust into an exciting tale of ancient magic, talking swords, and dark enemies, Garafyn is forced to grow up quickly as his dreams come true⌠|
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The White Horse and the Eagle: The myth of Daedalus rewritten by Roger Rimkaudlis I am the cursed boy with three names. The lowest of the low. Born on that inauspicious day, the reviled son of a slave of Rome. Betrayed to an Emperor and a fate worse than death. I must escape to the hill of the white horse, with nothing but the promise around my neck. If I believe the impossible, truth turns to lie and myth becomes real. |
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Forsaken Kingdom (The Last Prince Book 1) by J.R. Rasmussen At his kingdom's darkest hour, the lost heir returns. A pity he can't remember who he is ... To save his people and the forbidden magic they're sworn to defend, Wardin Rath surrenders his birthright and his past. For seven years he's held at the court of his deadliest enemy, oblivious to all he's lost. Until one day, the spell that stole his memories begins to crack. On the heels of a harrowing escape, Wardin's quest for answers leads him to the last magistery, where he studied magic as a boy. But he'll find no safe haven thereâor anywhere. Plagued by threats and suspicion, hunted relentlessly by the king who will stop at nothing to crush him, Wardin is soon battling for his life, his home, and the survival of magic itself. And this time, the enemy will take no prisoners. |
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Glimmer Vale (Glimmer Vale Chronicles Book 1) by Michael Kingswood On the run from their past, swordsmen Raedrick Baletier and Julian Hinderbrook search for a place of refuge where they can start over. That search sends them through a remote mountain valley called Glimmer Vale, where unbeknownst to them, dark forces threaten the population's lives and fortunes. With their hopes of quiet passage through the Vale dashed, and facing a deadly conflict against overwhelming odds, Raedrick and Julian will need all of their wit, courage, and skill just to survive, let alone prevail. Fans of sword and sorcery will enjoy this fast-paced tale of redemption set in a world of valor and magic. |
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Search for Arcana (Runners Book 1) by Shannon Wideman War and farming. It was the only life Sabine had ever known⌠She was a good farmer, she worked hard, didnât complain and didnât attract any attention. She knew what she had to do to survive, until everything changed when enemy soldiers destroyed her farm, killing the remainder of her family. Without her family, Sabine would be given to some soldier and forced to have his babies, building Bartaâs next generation of soldiers to fight the never ending civil war. Faced with this new reality, Sabine must accept her fate or flee. Arcana is a land of magic and opportunity. But to get to this mythical place sheâll have to survive the warfront, evading killers, beasts and spies, while making friendships and connections that can help her get to the coast and find a way out of the war torn lands. Search for Arcana is an exciting coming of age epic YA fantasy with a slow burn romance perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and Shadow and Bone! |
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Night Watch: Arcane Souls World (Soul Reader Book 1) by Annie Anderson Waking up at the foot of your own grave is no picnic⌠especially when you canât remember how you got there. Cursed with powers she canât name, Sloane Cabot has vowed to catch the Rogue who turned her into a monster and killed her family. Too bad a broodingly hot mage is bound to keep her on the straight and narrow. Whether she likes it or not... If you enjoy slow burn, enemies-to-lovers vampire romance, then check out Night Watch, the first book in the Soul Reader series. For other books in this universe, read the action-packed Grave Talker and steamy The Wrong Witch series. |
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Soul of Magic: Book 1 of the Chronomancer Series by Mark August âA sword may kill a single person. An idea can change the world. Imagine what someone can do with magic.â Except using magic in Caesea is punishable by death. Kincaid, a journeyman carpenter with artistic skills not seen in generations, discovers his shop is on the wrong side of underworld loans. In a blast of unknown and untamed power to protect those he loves, Kincaid changed his bright future in the Carpentry Guild to a dank prison beyond the laws of the city. Thrust into city politics, Kincaid faces impossible choices to escape to save his loved ones or embrace being a pawn in the games of political power. All the while a whispering voice invades his thoughts, pushing him to become the Chronomancer. To change his destiny, Kincaid must embrace the darkest secret of magic only the Magi know. This is a fast-paced high fantasy adventure filled with action, magic, mystery, and themes for all ages. Share this book with your family. Join Kincaidâs adventure. |
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Mount Desecration (The Adventures of Zane & Blaise Book 1) by Andrea Dyba For those who like fantasy adventure tales with heartwarming bromance and themes of redemption, friendship and epic action, look no further! When Zane opens his eyes, he stands alone in the center of an arena. He doesn't know how he got there, doesn't remember anything of his past, but he does know that they want him to die. But he's not going to die. He's going to survive, even if that means becoming the meanest and toughest monster they've ever seen. Blaise grows up in the grandest palace in the Empire as the beloved Crown Prince with a heart of gold. He grows up surrounded by those who love him, but he's always longed to escape the bounds of the palace walls, to be free to see more of the world. This spoiled but lovable prince lives cluelessly in his glittering world, until he discovers something devastating about himself that will change his entire life. Blaise is caged by responsibilities and expectations, and Zane is a caged monster, but the day comes when they both break loose and are unleashed upon the world. Blaise lives to explore and Zane lives to survive, and their lives collide in the shadow of an accursed mountain, Mount Desecration. No one has made it to the top because of the rumored monster that haunts the summit, but they are both determined to be the first to conquer it. They are nothing alike. One is a hardened and embittered gladiator who hates the world, and the other is a kind and innocently quirky prince who longs for more, but this is just the start of their unlikely friendship and the adventure that will ultimately save their lives. Will they conquer Mount Desecration and defeat what's waiting for them? Click the BUY NOW button at the top and join their epic adventure! |
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The Tenth Reaver (Shrouded King) by Sandell Wall The Kingdom of Haverfell is sinking into darkness. A millennium ago, the High King fell into shadow, struck down by treachery at the height of his power. Corruption rules in his absence, and the throne sits empty. Now whispers of the kingdomâs former glory are punished, and the memory of the High King is blotted from the annals of history.Kaiser Pellathor, Tenth Reaver of Northmark, is the fallen kingdom's greatest champion. Undefeated in the arena, unbeatable on the field of battle, he carries out his orders without question, mercy, or fear. He must, for if he should he ever fail in his duties, his family will pay the price.But for the first time in a thousand years, old powers begin to stir, and rumors of hope are voiced in secret. Tasked with crushing this dissent, Kaiser finds himself on the wrong side of justice. If he stands against tyranny, his family dies. His only other choice is to become the tyrant himself.As the Shrouded King seeks to reclaim what was lost, Kaiser must decide where his loyalties lie⌠|
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The Dust of Rhll by J. F. Meskimen A dark sword-and-sorcery adventure for adults featuring cover artwork by the legendary Erol Otus, The Dust of Rhll is J. F. Meskimen's first novel. Told from the perspectives of an ensemble of sinister and desperate characters -- an assassin returning from his retirement as a medical college instructor; a young outlaw who fancies himself a lord; a master breeder and smuggler of narcotic beetles; a jaded mercenary captain; and more -- it is the story of an expedition to a destroyed city to retrieve a relic on behalf of a mad emperor. |
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The Healer's Rune: Book One of the Ceryn Roh Saga by Lauricia Matuska Three hundred years after a great war shattered the Council of Races, the warrior RĂźddan have all but eradicated their cousins, the faerie Aethel. In so doing, they decimated the Dryht sages and enslaved mortal Humanity. In order to save her people from being wiped out by the RĂźddan, Sabine, a Human healer, must overcome generations of bitterness, suspicion, and fear incited by a betrayal centuries old and forge an alliance among enemy races. But what chance does she have when one of those races is extinct? |
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The DeltaBlade Chronicles: Arkangel by Brandon Schulltz Allterra has been shaken by a mysterious darkness threatening to wipe humanity from existence. The Creators use its inhabitants for their own amusement, giving life and taking it in structured cycles to shape how they see fit, but something has broken. Kaiden awakens to find himself in a world of chaos, unable to remember who he is or the world around him. With the help of some newly found allies, he must discover the secrets of the past and how he must use it to alter the future, for he may be humanity's only chance of survival. |
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The Seven Beasts of the Earth: Hand of the Sky by Matthew HoneybrooK Arthur, a recently orphaned teenage boy, fights against the Domain, a powerful fascistic nation that seeks to dominate the entire continent of Mainland. Driven out of his home by the Domain, Arthur ends up in Nessau, a beautiful city of inventors and art. There, he meets a hot-blooded inventor girl named Lottie, and the two are forced to work together. But even in this distant city, the relentless hand of the Domain is moving, threatening Arthur's newfound home and friends, and Arthur and Lottie are thrown into the machinations of a sinister plot to seize the city. And yet, something even darker moves beneath the waves... |
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The Hentien Shield by Christopher Michael Graves In the land of Tylamur, dark forces are uniting. A nightmarish alliance is about to be reborn. The brutish Firla TĂźr and the manipulative Oltia team up with one thing on their mind: the complete destruction of the world. Tylamurâs fate will rest on the shoulders of five strangers: a drunk whose past haunts him, an old man whose mind is failing him, a whore who is running for her life, a soldier who is the sole survivor of a vicious attack, and a prince who has never ventured away from his homeland. They must learn to cooperate and overcome their faults so they can reclaim the only thing that can stop the marauding armies, the legendary Hentien Shield. |
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Tears of Prophecy: Book I of the World of Prophecy by Marios Genethliou A young man who has known nothing but abuse and rejection all his life finds himself to be the scion of prophecy with powers beyond his imagination. Virtuous sorcerers and malevolent warlocks are locked in a race against time, fiercely competing for influence over the one prophesied to either save the world or destroy it. Aldo is at the mercy of deeply flawed human beings, his very soul the prize and his newly-discovered powers both a blessing and a curse. Which path will he choose? Will he remain manipulated and used or will he take charge of his own fate? How will his actions determine the course of history? A journey in search of destiny, from the frozen reaches of the world, through stormy seas, impassable jungles, scorching deserts, unscalable mountains and countries ravaged by war, forever in the thralls of prophecy. |
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Fall of Avalon: Verse One (Chronicles of Nodd Book 1) by J.R. Froemling wish⌠Two words with more power than the magic of True Loveâs Kiss. Everything you think you know about the stories is wrong. The kingdom of Nodd has existed since the beginning of time. The stories we weave makes the world they live. The world they live makes the stories we weave. But what happens when one of those worlds falls apart? Follow the tale of a young girl fighting to save her home from becoming just another legend in the pages of time. |
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Draigon Weather (The Legacies of Arnan Book 1) by Paige L. Christie Draigon Weather... The brutal, drought-bringing heat that arises from the colossal, near-mythical Draigon, is a fell portent, heralding the doom of a striving woman. When Leielâs mother is Sacrificed to the Draigon to relieve the terrible drought, Leiel is marked by the shame brought to her family. She must leave school, relegated to a new life of servitude. Cleod, the woodcutterâs son, is Leielâs closest friend. To avenge Leielâs mother, he vows to rise above his station and join the Ehlewer Enclave, an elite society famed for training men to kill Draigon. The friendsâ lives take different paths. Cleod struggles with divided loyalties as he learns he cannot be a Draigon hunter while remaining a friend to a tainted woman. Leiel seeks forbidden knowledge and old secrets, placing herself in danger of sharing her motherâs fate. When Draigon Weather returns to the land, Cleod has the chance to fulfill all his promisesâboth to Leiel and to his new masters, the Ehlewer. But as the rivers choke on their own silt and heat soaks the ground, the choices the two friends have made begin to catch up with themâfor what plagues Arnan is more than just a monster. |
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The Burned Spy (The Immortal Spy Book 1) by K. A. Krantz Gods. Always ready to screw you. When Bix the Gatekeeper is summoned from exile a hundred and seventy years early by the goddess of the Norse Under World, the former Dark Ops agent knows there's a catch. On the surface, the terms of the deal are simple. Someone attacked the pantheon's ambassador to the Mid Worlds and left the ambassador in a coma. In exchange for early parole, Bix must identify the perpetrator and drag their soul to Hel. It'd be a sweet contract, if not for the details. The ambassador is Bix's ex-girlfriend, the lead suspect is the key witness from Bix's trial, and the organization leading the official investigation is the same intelligence guild that disavowed Bix when a covert op went pear-shaped. Undeterred, Bix returns to her old stomping grounds where clues in the smoldering woods of Centralia, Pennsylvania, lead to the waterfront of Washington, DC, and Worlds beyond. Once valued for her skills creating passageways as small as a capillary or as large as a continent, Bix's success now depends on the relationships she was forced to abandon. As she squares off against friends who betrayed her and enemies keen to destroy her, Bix follows a trail of secrets, torture, and treason that leads to the very superpowers who banished her. With her freedom on the line and revenge within reach, this highly-trained operative will take on Fates, dragons, angels, and gods to get exactly what she wants. Hel hath no fury like a burned spy. |
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Marked: Ancestral Wars Book One by Ashlyn Grace Two hundred years after the Humans fell to the Draconic, it seems all hope for equality may be lost. The only light in the darkness is a prophecy handed down by an absent goddess that promises peace and prosperity following the union of a divinely chosen champion from each warring race. Now the Marked have awakened and the race is on as they must find one another, accept one another, before the High Council can eliminate the only threat to their power for good. âIf you didn't have bad luck, you'd have no luck at all.â I doubt my dad meant those words to be even half as prophetic as they turned out to be but alas, here we are. Tucked in the arm-pit of the Adrienic where anti-human sentiments were practically legendary in their cruelty, the High Council's announcement couldn't have come at a worse time. The Marked had awakened, the champion of the Human race was out there somewhere just waiting to fulfill the prophecy and claim their throne and here I am, a Clanless Human sporting a funky birthmark on my forearm and a bad attitude. I never would have guessed what it could mean. But it's hard to argue with the King of the Isles, especially when he shows off his own birthmark, the mirror image of my own. Now he's talking about mates and coups, and I've got a strange new magic that I have to figure out how to control before the High Council and their loyalists show up to wipe us off the map. Lucky? Hell, I'm just hoping I don't blow myself up before I can figure out how to save my family. |
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The Chant of Yalva by Garth Notely A modern English school collides with a thousand-year-old monastery from a parallel universe. Can one boyâs quest to rescue his abducted girlfriend topple a dystopian cosmos? It seems like a pleasant English school in a small country town. But somethingâs going on. People are disappearing. Every new moon a child is taken. And itâs all because the County Council built the new school on the site of the ancient Monastery of Darkmere Fen where, in the year 1005, Abbot Aedan created his own universe with its own rules, where he is God and everyone must worship him. |
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Phantoms of Ruthaer: Chronicles of Damage, Inc. by Jason Macdonald With their immortal souls threatened, a small town's only hope lies in trusting bounty hunters with a reputation almost as dark as the evil stalking the night. In the countries east of the White River, some call Damage, Inc. heroes. Others call them criminals. The truth lies somewhere in between. Hector de los Santos, the team's leader, has only two rules about bounties: finish every job, no matter what it takes, and no charity cases. Aislinn Yves, the team's half-elven tracker, thought she'd never see the tiny village of Ruthaer again. That is, until a plea for help from her father's old friend, Tallinn, arrives. The job sounds simple: track down a few missing people, perhaps a killer. The trick is convincing Hector to put their current job on hold. Unfortunately, things are worse than Tallinn implied. Unnatural weather, restless dead, and gruesome murders are just the beginning, for the town harbors a terrible secret that could spell the end of Damage, Inc. and drag Ruthaer straight to Hell. ********** Phantoms of Ruthaer is a paranormal thriller set in the near-Earth fantasy world of the Cayn Trilogy. If you enjoy tales of gritty heroes willing to do whatever it takes to get a job done, then this is the story for you! |
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Iron Blood by Jolene D Campbell Ake wants a peaceful existence. Immoral men want to exploit her powers. Will she risk it all to save her loved ones from death? "Iron Blood by Jolene Campbell is a fast paced, breathtaking story that will take you on an incredible journey of perseverance amidst great challenges, hope against impossible odds and love out of the most unlikely of circumstances; involving characters you will love and root for at every turn. Looking forward to the next two follow-on books!" -Shea GoodReads Review â â â â â Fall in love with Ake, a strong determined ninja warrior who finds love in an unexpected place and learns more about the origins of her demigod powers. Follow her path as she goes on high action adventures and performs daring stunts. As the last of the Iron Blood tribe, Ake fights to protect Hakone Valley and for her own survival. Shogun Zugai, along with the sorceress Kuroi, plan to use Akeâs blood in a potion to harness her Iron Blood powers in their scheme to overthrow the emperor. All seems lost when Ake is betrayed and captured. However, an unlikely ally reveals himself just moments before her fate is sealed. Will this new ally use her powers for his own personal vendetta or will their relationship turn into something beyond her wildest dreams? Follow her adventure as she learns about the true genesis of her powers, other demigods, and about the true depth of love. |
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In Darkness Cast: A Tale of Swords and Sorcery (Shades of Black Book 1) by Jonathan Shuerger When Hellâs legions invade his homeland, a desperate warrior turns to the only mentor he can find â a bitter champion of the Everlasting Dark. Gideon Halcyon wants nothing more than to save his people from the forces of Hell. Demons and cultists run roughshod over his home, slaughtering and sacrificing to a trifecta of fallen angels on the cusp of destroying the kingdoms of Man. Hope seems infantile in the face of extinction itself... ...until Gideon meets Ashkelon. Coming from the Void beyond the world, Ashkelon alone survives the world he left in ruins. Cynical and ruthless, the dark sorcerer seethes with millennia of hatred, and his cursed sword Acherlith shrieks with the last screams of a thousand failed heroes. Ashkelon makes Gideon an offer â to train him to be a hero of the Light beyond the failures sealed within his blade, a peerless warrior exceeding even the exacting standards of the Everlasting Dark. Reluctantly, Gideon accepts, and is thrust into a world of infinite cruelty under Ashkelonâs black fist where the slightest misstep will see him dead at the sorcererâs hand. |
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A Wizard's Dark Dominion (The Gods and Kings Chronicles Book 1) by Lee H Haywood Mage kings once ruled the world. Brutal overlords, they burned cities and waged endless war against one another. Then the gods intervened and ended their ruthless reign. Now, all who display magical traits are shipped off to Taper Academy where they are taught a neutered form of magic. Demetry is certain there is more to magic than what his instructors are teaching him. Then he finds a forbidden book, and within the magical teachings of a long dead god. When Demetry breaks magicâs cardinal rule his punishment should be death. Instead, heâs sent to Coljack, a fortress prison designed to house Capernicusâs most dangerous criminals. After the prison warden begins to put Demetry through a series of brutal tests, Demetry realizes the prison isn't what it seems, and the key to it all might be his mysterious cellmate, a wizard whose past is steeped in blood. The epic saga starts here. Read on as the era of mage kings comes anew! |
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Aurelia: The Queen's Chosen: Book 1 by J.F Mallinger A stolen helmet has sparked war. Thousands of soldiers have already diedâand thousands more will join them soon. Assassins are coming for the queen, and the kingdom is perched dangerously close to utter chaos. The Queen's Chosen stand ready to protect the land, to give their lives for it, but they may not be enough. More enemies are stirring on the border, and Garlenda is running out of options. |
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Labyrinth: World of the Stone Maze, Book 1 by Shane Lee Jost is an unusual loner in Cartha. He wanders the stone maze that surrounds his city, where hideous creatures dwell and danger lurks. No one else dares set foot within the maze. On a day like any other, he discovers a gem in the walls, which he takes for himself. But the gem contains an ancient magic which protects Cartha, and when Jost returns to the city, he finds it under attack by monsters. Now, Jost must go deeper into the labyrinth than he ever has before, and unearth the secrets of the magic in this world. If he doesn't learn to understand it, it will consume the other cities and all of humanity. Read less |
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Thralls of the Fairie: and Other Tales by Craig Comer In these tales of high adventure and low fantasy, thieves quest for lost honor, the abandoned hunt for justice, and common farmers struggle merely to survive. Collected within are eleven stories of magic, grit, and honor, including three award winners. For readers of Sword & Sorcery, and fans of Robert E. Howard's Conan and David Eddings' Sparhawk. TALES OF LOST LANDS - To reclaim the heart of her god, Mior bargains with mages and delves deep into the temple of a cult. Caita Halftallow finds strength amongst the herd, the better to crush her enemies, while Jaelynâs song lends her the strength to slay fiends. TALES OF KUTHAHAAR - In Kuthahaar, the Sultan lords over imprisoned oracles, wraith-like assassins, and underground rivers filled with the dead. For Saja and Akil, uncovering these mysteries will seal their fates, whether they wish it or not. For Rajheb, it is enough to wander the city, and remember what was. TALES OF BALDAIRN MOTTE - Far away in Baldairn, the king is dead. As armies march and lords grasp for an empty throne, the villagers of Burn Gate find themselves caught between protecting their families and defending their lands. For the crofter, Trask, the decision is simple, but the cost will shape the fortunes of those he loves. |
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Vile Artistry (The Nightling Grimoire Book 1) by June Chevalier Lilya, a girl with the ability to transform into shadow is banished from her tribe and finds herself a new home under the foster care of a lord. Her recklessness soon causes her to make a mistake which results in her tribeâs safety being compromised. Her lord father is then tasked with locating her tribe under the pressure of the Inquisition. Lilya is thus torn between two choices, redeeming herself by saving her tribe from destruction or saving her stepfather who has taken her and loved her as his own; for if he refuses to take up the task, he would be accused of protecting outlaws and is thus liable to death by hanging. |
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The Hunted Maiden: Seeds of Hope Book One by Douglas S. Pierce âReturn this kindness by giving the gift of music to someone else in their time of need.âMouseâa fugitive and former stowawayâdreams of becoming a musician. By following the melody of his heart, he hopes to escape the grueling work and harsh punishments doled out aboard the Hunterâs Ghost. Gifted a flute by an enigmatic man, he finds himself closer than ever to achieving his goal. Yet to his surprise, itâs not freedom the music leads him to but a strange Fae prisoner. She alone is the sole being heâs ever encountered without a personal song. âThe Enemy comes for you, child. A foe like no other.â Those dark words spoken by an ancient seer haunt aerialist and animal trainer Seldyâs every waking thought. When dangerous strangers kidnap her in the midst of a deadly Fae storm, she fears this malicious threat is coming to pass. Now, her survival depends on escaping from the ship sheâs being held on, and finding a way back home before the shadowy beingâknown only as the Enemyâcomes for her. Forced together by their intertwining fates, Mouse and Seldy embark on a quest to uncover the secrets of Seldyâs past. Can they arm themselves with her precious truth in time to fight the dark forces eager to claim and corrupt her? Fans of epic fantasy will love the journey of sacrifice and hope found in The Hunted Maiden! |
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The Tyrant's Apprentice (The Stellar Fracture Saga) by Eric Fieldstone Julie Lorraine, a recently orphaned teenage girl, finds herself chained to a wall in a tiny cell on a remote space station. A masked man who can read thoughts and alter memories claims she has a hidden supernatural potential, which only he is able to unlock. However, his ruthless methods push her to the very limit. Can she afford to trust the two foreign agents he assigns as her tutors? One says occult threats lurk at the edge of reality. The other hides his face behind a menacing helmet but speaks with a sugary voice. To discover the truth, sheâll have to put aside her yearning for love and focus on surviving the tyrantâs brutal trials, which include an intense workout program, combat training, and psychic attacks. Only then can Julie hope to recall her missing past and navigate this maze of lies. |
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Timeless Fate: Love Adventure Through the Ages by Nenad Almaj Love and War Coexist in Every Dimension: An Intriguing Fantasy Novel About an Unexpected Landing on a Different Timeline and Facing the Challenges to Get Back Home While Meeting a Soulmate âLove being the strongest thing in this Universe isnât always a good thing. It just implies that broken hearts can break worlds.â â These words didnât even mean a thing to Plato before stepping out of the house for a wedding feast! After an innocent day of debating with his old pupil Aristotle and drinking wine, Plato, the famous Greek philosopher, unexpectedly goes back in time through a portal where the first person he meets is Narada â a young adventurer that will assist him in his prophetic quest. Realizing this was much before his time, he tries to take in as much of this new, enchanting world as possible: from the alluring cities and rich nations, to the intriguing Gods & Giants walking the Earth. Along the way, Plato attempts to help those he meets, like the beautiful Azaes â a Goddess that will change his view on love forever. However, there is but a couple of days left on this planet before everything dies, and he desperately needs to get back to his time. To make things worse, there is evil intent on stopping him so Plato and his new friends can never deviate for long, not when nearly everyone he tries to help ends up dying right before his eyes. Can Plato stop the war that could follow if he doesnât get back home? Or will a blossoming love in Azaes blind him to Evilâs true face? Begin your journey through time here and find out for yourself! |
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Chronicles of Yarrowind: The Age of Change by Iren Adams THE GODS ARE AWAKENING Marehana is close. The three moons of Yarrowind are ready to eclipse the sun for a whole day. War is coming down on the Allied Kingdoms. A destructive clan leaves only ruins at their passing through the Willinghurst Mountains. The half-elf Alanna and the magician Reese have to leave on a quest to the uncharted lands. An ancient artifact is their only hope to save Yarrowind from the awakening Dark God. Hidden enemies, deceptive plans, and unforeseen dangers await them at every turn. �� �� �� |
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Earth Logic: An Elemental Logic novel by Laurie J Marks The second book in the Elemental Logic series, Earth Logic continues the story from the perspective of Karis, a complex character born of magic and now ruler for the country of Shaftal. Karis is a woman who can heal the war-torn land and expel the invaders, but she lives in obscurity with her fractious found family. With war and disease spreading, Karis must act quickly. And when Karis acts, the very stones of the earth sit up and take notice. |
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Kitsune: A Little Mermaid Retelling (Tales of Akatsuki Book 1) by Nicolette Andrews in is a Kitsune, or at least she was until a witchâs spell turned her human. To regain her powers, Rin must make the lordâs son fall in love with her before the next full moon. She thought it would be easy, her kind have been seducing humans for centuries. But Hikaru is different. Heâs handsome, intelligent, and kind âthe opposite of everything sheâs assumed about humans. The plan is to seduce him and get back her powers, thereâs no room for love. Hikaru never believed in the Yokai. In fact, he thought it foolish to believe in monsters. A lifetime of skepticism has guarded him from truths too painful to accept. And Rinâs mysterious arrival in his life challenges all his long held beliefs. She has bewitched him. Though he is drawn to her, he has to keep his distance. His fatherâs treaty depends on his marriage to another and even an innocence dalliance could ruin everything. While they try to deny their attraction, they are drawn together as if by fateâs design. Falling in love is dangerous. Not only are they from different worlds, but their time together can only end in heartache. To break the spell Rin must betray Hikaru or be turned into a fox. But if theyâre willing to risk it all, they may find a love to last lifetimes. |
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When Angels Fall (Demon Lord) by T.C Southwell The archangel Majelin has been imprisoned and tortured in the underworld of Sheriniasâ domain for five centuries. Eventually, his light will die and he will fall to the darkness. Whispers of a tarâmerin travelling with Kayos have reached Airedene, giving Sarmalin hope that her husband might be saved, and she goes to plead with the Demon Lord. The archangel is in a chamber warded against dark gods, however, so Bane must enter it powerless, or Majelin will die. Bane is forced to use the shadows when demon guardians attack, triggering the trap. He follows the archangel into the underworldâs depths to protect him, and they fall into a hidden world inhabited by legendary beings from the Times of Reckoning. Many of Baneâs powers do not work there, and his attempts to escape fail, but if he does not return to Sheriniasâ domain in time, the dark gods he cast down will rise again and enslave the child goddess. He must find a way out, but the further he travels and the more he learns about the hidden realm, the more he fears that he is in a prison created by a Grey God, and there is no way out⌠|