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Spirits of Sapience by Alex Hackett A castle. A war. A battlefield of undead. Magic and mystery. Potions and poison. Escapes. Lies. Theft and torture. Beautiful fairies. Courageous werewolves. Evil gnomes and lost giants. Death and disguises. Strange professors. Love. Hatred. Mermaids in danger. And elves with secret passions. This is Sapience. In 1948, humans are not the only ones recovering from a devastating war. A decade-long conflict has shattered the Spirit world. Now, the magical inhabitants of Sapience University must reckon with the aftereffects of war. Yet there is something unusual about Sapience. It is a gloomy, isolated castle that has stood empty for years. It is scarred from the many battles that occurred there. Now, it is being reopened to integrate Spirits of all species - and even those in between. However, danger lurks around the school. The castle has just as many secrets as its students. |
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The Lost Dawn is the first book in an epic fantasy adventure series, The Daybreak Saga. It all begins here, in the world of Alea. Magic is everywhere, for better or worse. The Atlos family has served the immortal King Symon Del Gaddeaux for generations. Only three siblings remain of the once-prestigious house: Carter, the eldest, a ranger for the king; Lady Aliya, the second-oldest, a knight reputed for her mind magic; and then there's Keia. Keia Atlos was once a magical prodigy, but a traumatic incident cut her off from Gaea--the source of all magic. The loss leaves Keia heartbroken. Though she now survives as a thief in the slums beneath the king's capital of Genievon, she longs to unlock her magical potential. Given the right opportunity, she'd risk everything for a chance to be a mage. Dark times are coming to Gaddeaux. Keia's ex-employer, a violent outlaw with a fearsome reputation, is on the loose, and he's planning something big; the wild king gathers power north of the kingdom; and ancient whispers speak of a rising Dark Lord. Whether or not Keia knows it, she's at the center of all of it. If she hopes to survive, she'll need her magic back. Time is short. To regain what was lost, Keia must face her greatest fears, armed only with courage and faith that she'll rise to the challenge. |
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I Regret Nothing: A Supernatural Reverse Harem Prison Romance (Silverhold Detention Center for the Magically Delinquent Book 1) by JB Trepagnier Iāve been naughty and I donāt care. They called it heinous. I called it a fun Friday night. That artifact was just begging to be stolen. Come on, an amulet that brings back the dead and they just leave it on display in a museum? That had my name all over it. But now they know Iām the Silver Fox and can tie me to other thefts. They intend to put me away for a long time. But Iāve made friends in Silverhold Detention Center for Magical Delinquents. Two men who are just like me. I think even the psycho prison guard might help me. I regret nothing and neither do they. Breaking out of Silverhold is going to be my best heist ever. |
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The Witch Queen's mate by Jennifer Karter There couldnāt have been a worse time for Barra to be chosen by her gods as the next queen of the Neamairtese. She and a group of her people are being marched to the distant Empire of Victricus to be slaves. Headstrong and independent, Barra never saw herself as a leader, and her chances of saving her people dwindle when her heartās mate turns out to be a Svekard, the ancient sworn enemy of the Neamairtese. Without her mate, Barra cannot complete her connection to divine magic and free her people. Silvi, a Svekard veterinarian, was simply trying to survive the march south when she was kissed by the Neamairtese witch, Barra. Now, Silvi has inhuman speed and strength to protect the witch, even at the cost of hurting her own people, an incredible dishonor. Can Barra and Silviās love overcome their ingrained hatred and prejudice to bring their people together and save them all not just from slavery, but destruction? |
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The Five Awaken (The Kingdoms of the Core Book 1) by Shawn A. Dressler Lose yourself in an ancient world of epic fantasy adventure, full of beauty, wonder, danger, and courage! The Five Realms of Taeurn are torn apart by centuries of war and a great power stirs within their shadows. Will it be used to unite or destroy? Or does it have a will of its own? The Five Awaken sends unlikely heroes on a journey steeped in awe-inspiring landscapes, nameless perils, and unexpected dangers. Will they survive their great common enemy, or will they succumb to the darkness within themselves? In this ambitious epic fantasy, debut author Shawn A. Dressler crafts a world unlike any other. With its new fantasy races, vivid landscapes, and the constant threat of danger, you'll be swept away by this epic page-turner. |
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Dead Drops and Dragons by Seann Barbour Terry Graham is a loser. But that changes when he and his buddies find a trash bag full of cash stuffed beneath a dumpster. Now they're rich, and everything they ever wanted is within their grasps. But before they can enjoy more than a taste of that high life, the money's original owners track them down-- and they're mad. Terry and his buddies will need to pay back what they stole, but they might not survive the experience. After all, now they know things that they were never meant to... The world is full of secrets, and secrets have keepers. The mysterious Paktritter now have Terry in their sights, and they won't rest until they have him in their hands. At every turn, he is hunted; by a man with too many teeth, by a billionaire who saw the fall of Rome, by a woman who can turn into a wolf. He'll have to fight tooth and nail to survive in a world that's nothing like he thought it was. His life will never be the same. --- DEAD DROPS AND DRAGONS is book one of 'The Pact,' a new urban fantasy series about a secret organization of supernatural misfits who keep magic a secret from the world. Combining horror and thriller, noir and soap opera, 'The Pact' is an exciting, queer-inclusive series starring a diverse cast of memorable characters! |
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Another Worlds Hommunculus by Samuel Act Ellis died an unexpected death. Before he could experience the sweet bliss of eternal rest, a God-like being whisked him away to parts unknown. The God told a tale of another world in grave jeopardy and the need for a hero (or several heroes) to go there and save its people. It looked to be a typical story of transmigration when suddenly, something unexpected happened. Now, Ellis finds himself standing in the middle of an ancient tomb, with a lineage that wasnāt exactly normal and a body that wasnāt entirely human. |
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A century after the Magi of Earth found sanctuary in an underground Realm, those whose magic is sub-par or are halfbreed outcasts are forced into exile back on Earth. As a powerless Fae/Human hybrid, Billie should fit right in. Except, sheās anything but powerless, making her a misfit among misfits. When her powers nearly destroy a human home, she's given a chance to return. Returning to the Realm has always been Billieās dream, but the Realm is anything but a fairy tale. Despite its claims of acceptance and equality, ancient rivalries between the Realmās magical species are threatening to rip it apart. Billie somehow manages to land herself in the middle, a dangerous place for an outcast to be. Whatās more, the powerful magic that brought her there suddenly vanishes, leaving her vulnerable to the attacks of those who think a misfit doesnāt belong in the Realm. Staying in the Realm is her only chance to live life as a true Mage, but staying could cost her life. |
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Some people just need a knife in the backā¦ For Adera, that man is Urel Arellis: traitor, murderer, and king. Thought dead and lost to the world, Adera stalks the shadows, a revenant striking fear in the hearts of all, earning her names only whispered in the dark. Years spent dissecting his networks, cutting down his supporters, daring to stir hope in the populace, have all come down to this moment. She has vowed to tear him from his throne. Rebellion stirs in her wake, and beyond the seas, new threats loom. A mysterious enemy ravages across the continent of Edonia, one that whispers from the fires of Aderaās past. She must face her past to face her future, for Urel is not the only one with blood on his hands. One thing is certain, however: some people just need a knife in the back. And for Urel Arellisā¦ That knife is a sword. |
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The Blacktop Blues: A Dieselpunk Adventure (The Crossover Case Files Book 1) by Richard Levesque He's lost his girl and now his mind. Jed Strait survived the war, but will his homecoming be the death of him? Jed Strait made it through the war unscathed. Or at least, that's what he thought. But now that he's home, he's not so sure, because heās plagued by horrifying flashbacks. Only, they're visions of events that never occurred. All he wants is to reconnect with the woman he left behind and get on with his life, but according to the visions, that's the worst thing he could do. If he follows Annabelle to LA, his nightmares could actually become real, but staying in New York with no Annabelle and no explanations will surely drive him mad. Damned if he goes and damned if he stays, the only path forward is the one leading west, to the final crescendo of either marriage, misery or madness waiting for him at the end of a road thatās paved with The Blacktop Blues. Fans of hard-boiled detective stories and Dieselpunk science fiction will enjoy The Blacktop Blues, the first installment in the thrilling Crossover Case Files series. |
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Water Music by Christopher Botkin Imagine you are Monwyrt. You were born in the mountain caves of a rigidly communal culture, selected at birth to be a hunter. Without any tribal concept of love or family, you were raised outside on the slopes in the hunters' school, while others were raised in the caves, to become miners or craftsmen. Like the legendary hunter Smaelaer before you, your natural talents make you the most successful hunter of the tribe. You run further, you hunt longer, you always find game -- or it finds you. You always surpass your quota, much to the envy of the other hunters. One day, your talents draw the attention of the lore-master. She sends you on an errand far from the caves -- so far other hunters dare not go -- to a forbidden region of myth and mystery. She asks only that you report to her what you find there. It seems a pointless journey -- until myths and mysteries become real, and leave you in doubt of your true purpose. They called Smaelaer insane, and he was condemned for it. But if Smaelaer was insane, then, perhaps, so are you. Thus begins your quest to discover who you really are, and why the voice inside your head echoes, āa race of destiny.ā "Water Music" is the epic story of Monwyrt's quest. The saga spans cultures and generations, civilizations and vast eras, even life and death. Is it real, or is it a dream? You -- that is, Monwyrt -- can be forgiven for suspecting it is a dream. Because it just might be. Enjoy your stay, and welcome back. |
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The Key of Amatahns (Argetallam Saga) by Elisabeth Wheatley In a land where those with magic are esteemed and revered, Janir guards a secret that would send her to the headsman's block at a word. As one of the reviled Argetallams, she has the power to destroy enchantments and steal others' magicāan ability that has caused bloodshed for generations.Raised as the illegitimate daughter of an influential lord, she was determined to turn her back on her heritage, but when her power manifests, leaving a nobleman dead, she has no choice but to flee her adoptive home. In exile with the help of a fearless young enchanter and an elf sworn to protect her, she finds herself entangled in a quest to hide an ancient artifact from the kingdomās enemies. But they are not the only ones after the relic and soon their paths cross with a rival from Janir's distant childhood. With no hope of help or rescue, the fate of nations will depend on a fifteen year old girl and her mastery of powers she doesn't understand. |
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The Ghostlands, Part 1: Erie Energy by CN James, Amy Joy Landscapes shift. Ghosts whisper. People disappear. A dark secret loomsā¦ Thereās a hollowness inside of Anastasia, a deep longing to be normal. But thatās not what she is. She can do what no one else can: she can understand the ghosts. There are millions of them. So many, in fact, that every city is now surrounded by an energy barrier designed to protect them from the ghosts. And her boyfriend, the only person who understood her, has disappeared. Desperate to find him, she must make a deal with her duplicitous brother and travel outside the protection of the city, into the haunted wastelands known as the ghostlands. What she will discover there will change her life and her world forever. |
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Nightmares & Stars by Kat Satava A decade has passed since the Convergence Massacre that took Princess Alora's father and plunged her beloved Noctourne into war with the fire-wielding Soldaynians. Alora being next in line for the throne, her mother, Queen of Noctourne, diligently shielded her from the fighting for years. But Alora refuses to hide quietly in court while Soldaynia continually gains footing in their lands. To complicate matters, Aloraās 25th birthday is rapidly approaching. If her familiar does not present itself by her birthday then her Royal Ascension would inevitably drive her to insanity. It was the stuff of daymares. Her best friend and assigned protector, General Bist Tinshale, has returned from the frontlines to manage her safety during the upcoming birthday festivities. But there is a new awkwardness between them, one that's charged with feelings forbidden between royal Witches and Tinkers. Like a wish on a falling star, Alora hears a rumor of an ancient weapon that could turn back the dawning of the Soldaynian forces. When Alora steals the map to locate it. She forces herself and Bist out of the moonlit safety of Luminae Castle and Noctourne to lands they have only heard about from the memories of the ancients. Alora must risk everything to defend her familyās throne, their people, and their lands. Will she survive long enough to rule? |
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Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu In a world ruled by the Stars, cruel and merciless gods that watch over the world, Elara has been cursed by fate. A prophecy that promises that she will fall for a Star, and it will kill them both. But when one descends to wreak havoc on Elara's kingdom, she is forced to flee into the arms of her enemy in the neighboring country. As she learns more about her own magic, and the depth of the Stars' deceit, she finds herself also learning more about the country she takes refuge in, and the enemy prince forced to train her into a weapon. Something dark brews within her, a power made of night and shadows, that begs to be broken free. |
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Disrupting Destiny (Book 1 Naturae Series): A thrilling Tudor fantasy romance where forever isn't certain - trust no-one... (The Naturae Series) by Jan Foster She thought she was safe. Hidden. Happy. She was wrong. And now her life, her race and her heart will pay the price for trying to disrupt destiny. Once a mortal, when homebody Joshua is torn apart from his wife, only his belief in her innocence and the kindness of strangers keeps him alive. In a dangerous quest through the turbulence of Reformation England to find his lover, he finds himself questioning his own faith as much as being a fae. Heartbroken and alone, Annabella refuses to comply with the future envisaged for her until a darker secret threatens to destroy the realm and fae immortality. The fate of an entire race rests on their shoulders, but can destiny be changed? Rebellion, danger and intrigue threaten the future in a thrilling journey, weaving Tudor times with magical fantasy. Disrupting Destiny ā forever isnāt certain, trust no-oneā¦ |
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Treachery of Water by Angela J Ford. Foul magic stirs in the depths of the sea where sirens are ruled by the whims of powerful water nymphs. But when fever sweeps the watery kingdoms, threatening to destroy the race of sirens forever, a new hero must rise. Darya, a water nymph, is chosen to find a magical remedy to save her people. But the spell for the cure lies ashore in the Great Library of Nomadia. Forsaking the depths, Darya begins a desperate quest to save her home, her people and everything she loves. But her quest goes awry when she is captured by slave traders who bind her magic. Nurimil is a legendary hunter known for his skills in procuring magical creatures and artifacts. Unfortunately, a bounty is on his head and heās on the run with a risky plan to secure his own freedom. A plan that becomes twisted once he lays eyes on Darya. Araceli the Faun works in the capital city of Nomadia as a librarian. When traveling mages leave behind a mysterious tome she becomes obsessed with it. As she unravels the secrets of the book, it shows her how to summon a dark and devious jinn. As Darya, Nurimil and Araceli wrestle with their own endeavors, they will soon discover they have the potential to sway the fate of Nomadia. For unrest plagues the empire of Nomadia. A darkness rises, fueled by a cruel sorceress with a hideous desire to throttle magic and rule all races with an iron fist. |
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Kershin the Fire mage by Stephen J Wolf How do you control a power you hate? Kershin's attempts at a normal life have always been fruitless, but now he's sure he'll be cursed forever. After shunning his fire magic for years, he's now forced to either tame it himself or be tamed by a persistent mage hunter. The harder he tries, the worse the situation gets, and as he's hunted across the land, he leaves destruction in his wake. Hessia has been scarred by a fire mage before, but she's determined to never be helpless again. On her mission to tame the destructive fire mage, she faces trials that shake her to her core. Trials that test her mettle, threaten her beliefs, and decimate the villages she's trying to protect. Will she fall prey to her own hunt? The fire takes. The fire consumes. The fire kills. These two know that very well. As they clash, they discover that the threats they face may be greater than either of them imagined. |
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A Manx Daisy Chain and other stories: Tales of witches, fairies and mermaids from the Isle of Man by Jane Davis How did the Laxey Wheel get its name? What goes on at a mermaidās wedding? How can you stop fairies from leaving footprints in your butter? The Isle of Manās supernatural inhabitants are out in force in A Manx Daisy Chain ā a set of interlinked short fairy tales that answers all these questions...and more besides. And in Other Stories, an apprentice witch needs one last ingredient to pass her final exam, a woman is surprised to find herself the owner of a robot dinosaur, and a Bake Off competitor living on a space station has more than just the action in the tent to contend with. Born and raised on the Isle of Man, translator and writer Jane Davis can trace her Manx roots back to the 1400s. So when she decided to write a series of short pieces inspired by Christmas tea sachets, it was no surprise when they turned out to be set on this magical island. |
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Feel the magick of anshu's life force energy, as it courses through violeta veins, in a healing wave of sparkling vitality. From the safe embrace of her elvin hometown, a decade after the loss of her family to human raiders, Solial must flee the clutches of Kweane Ninra's Whyte Knyghte, General, Haleng-Ku. Follow her on a journey through vaporwave forests of Goddesses, Unicornis and other fantasy creatures of lore. Learn anshu from her grandmothers, while in search of knowledge hidden within the pages of a forbidden Book of Sajori. To keep its newly found secrets safe, she must traverse the emptiness of the red Bedorvish desert and its otherworldly creatures with the guidance of friends and Spirit Guides met along the way. Can she reconnect with her Eldarvish heritage in time to master the art of Meta and keep the mechlan from destroying her beloved Gaiann's Wood? Or, will she lose her way in Anaanās Forest and ultimately conform to humansā forceful scientific ways? |
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Realms: Volume 1 by Andrea Rollins Astrid, a young woman living in the small, cozy town of Crimson Barrow, has always been different. Phenomena she cannot explain plague her every day of her life. One day, after a wretched morning in the square, she finds herself the unlikely target of a mysterious faction desperate to capture her. Fleeing from the only home she has ever known, she becomes wrapped in an adventure to find a new place to belong and a new way of life while being continuously hunted. Secrets are uncovered as she slowly learns who she is, but can she control what she is? |
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The hand that feeds by Frankie Sullivan The Age of Industrialization launched humans into the modern era with the advent of new technologies. There was, however, an unfortunate side effect. Vampires, long pushed to the edges of myth and legend, obtained a degree of freedom and mobility never dreamt of before. With trains and steamer ships, they could travel the world without ever seeing the sun. Their numbers exploded, and it wasn't long before huge swaths of territory were under their control. One hundred and fifty years later, vampires have built a thriving society in the ruins of the United States. However, it is all about to come crashing down as famine looms on the horizon. A strange new disease has infected the human livestock and the one person with the answers is a lowly thrall, a human taken by vampires to be raised and one day turned, to become part of the new vampiric generation, whether she wants it or not. |
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The serpent of time by Jim Shanahan A story like the Hobbit or the film Krull. A desperate quest in a strange and beautiful land. Ember Willowleaf is afraid -- but she must not give up -- the Outer Lands are waiting for those brave enough to enter them and fate has dealt the cards that she now must play. Join her on a quest to save herself, her friends and the world she has known -- a voyage that will take her to the edge of eternity itself. This story is similar to a Lord of the Rings type story or the Hobbit or the film Krull in that it can be enjoyed by all ages. It contains no swear words. |
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A modern world has little need for old myths and gods that have crumbled to dust. Or so it believes. Time has not been kind to those forgotten gods, but some live on, hiding in plain sight. Some have grown weary of hiding. Sejit has rejoined the world, driven by a vow made to her mortal son to steer mankind away from the path of self-destruction. But, she must tread carefully. She may be a lion-goddess of war and the hunt, but humanityāthose reckless childrenāpossess weapons capable of slaying the mightiest of gods. Should she be discovered, doubtless would they wield those terrible devices against her. In her homeland, she labors to gather military and political might. Marshaling a fractured region, shaping it into an instrument able to bring her will to the world at large wonāt be an easy task. She is not the only powerful god left in the world. Others have their own agendas and ideas about how best to guideāor ruleāmortals. Alliances are forming as lesser deities choose their sides, given a reason to exist once more. The goddess Tess is Sejitās closest ally, harboring a secret she intends to wield against her foes. Yet, that same secret may serve to be her own undoing. Fangs are bared and claws unsheathed as the gods maneuver in the arena of mortals. Who, if anyone, will back down? The world may just again tremble beneath the feet of giants. |
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Librarian (Lenna's Arc Book 1) by Brian Fence Lenna Faircloth thought she was content enough to be junior librarian at one of the grandest libraries on the Continent, so long as at the end of the day she can enjoy a glass (or two) of wine and some decent shut-eye. Reticent and unconcerned with trivial matters, Lenna is almost laughably nonplussed the day her childhood friend, Gilbert, appears at her door, asking her to help smuggle stolen goods across national borders. LIBRARIAN is the first part of a young woman's long journey set in an alternate, sparsely-populated world. When unfortunate circumstances leave a bizarre, out-of-place artifact of immense power in the sole custody of Lenna, she is forced to question her own wants, the source of her withdrawal from others, and the curious nature of the Continent's magic -- all the while being the target of numerous political factions longing to possess the strange item bound to her by a child's promise. |
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The language of the wind by M.R Grand There arenāt enough bodies to harbor the demons of Olenore Allas. One demon āa nameless and star-skinned creatureāis plagued by the search for a perfect body, every day of their wispy life. Guided by nothing but the winds, they know they want nothing more than to be themself: mortal, beautiful, and loved. And who better to grant them that, than Junovere Krauss? A thief, a witch, hungry for a perfect demon to strike a deal with, to create a bond that will grant her the magic sheās longed for all her life. And in exchange, Juno promises her demon everything. A name, a voice, sight, hearingā¦and, of course, beauty. The vain creature fights their devouring insecurities as Juno guards her secrets: that she needs this completed demon for her aunt, who has threatened to destroy her reputation before it's even started. Complete the demonās body, and their deal is complete, their bond broken. But Juno loses her magic forever. As Junoās bond with her demon manifests into something more powerful than magic itself, she has to choose: magic, or freedom? Follow the demon and witch as they adventure over the bewitching Olenore Allas, a land that thrives on the law of balance. As they outsmart mortals, demons, and witches alike, they may slowly understand how willing they are to break the laws of balance for one another. A dark fairytale rich with romance and a diverse cast that dives into the meaning of identity, and the relationship between a body and a soul, THE LANGUAGE OF THE WIND is the first installment of the BROKEN CHIMERA duology. |
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Bringing Home The Rain: The Redemption of Howard Marsh 1 (The Jubal County Saga) by Bob McGough Howard Marsh is a lot of things: a liar, a thief, a poor manās wizard. Heās the product of a miserable county with more dirt roads than paved; where poverty and loss is the order of the day. Heās a man haunted by his past, and has yet to find any reason to try and piece himself back together. Where we find him is at the bottom, eking out a living as a water witch, a copper thief, a finder of lost things. Living in a storage shed and trying to maintain what's left of the frayed relationships of the few family members who will still talk to him. Untrained, he uses the drugs that ravage his body to fuel his magic. Within these pages Marsh will work to unravel two supernatural mysteries as only a redneck wizard can: poorly, and with much cursing. In Bringing Home the Rain he has to piece together just why it hasnāt rained in months within the bounds of a perfect circle just south of town. And in Dancing With Your Demons heās on the trail of a missing woman whose now infamous son once burned down a church. He is Howard Marsh, the Methgician. Heās a travesty...but heās the best hope Jubal County has. (Warning: This book contains much cursing and foul language, as befits a tale told by a drug addled white trash wizard.) |
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A plague of ruin Book One: Son of Two Bloods by Daniel T Hylton For generations, the world of humans has suffered war, death, and devastation, unleashed upon the earth by the strange and mysterious race of darkings. Powerful and terrible; no one can stand against them. Those that try and do so, die. Many believe that the masked fiends serve someone even more powerful who dwells in the far east of the world, a god, perhaps, or a mighty sorcerer. Into this troubled world, Brenyn is born. An unusual boy, he came into the world possessed of magic powers that he does not understand and cannot control. Brenyn's father was human, and his mother, who died at the moment of his birth, was, some believe, of the race of Sylvans, a magical folk. But how can this be? Long ago, the gods decreed that humans and Sylvans, should they mate, could not conceive a child, for they feared that a union of the two Great Gifts - human will and Sylvan magic - would produce someone, either male or female, who would be different, powerful, like unto the gods themselves - someone... like Brenyn. |
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Two Moons of Merth: A Mythic Tale of the Royal Karda Family by Ruth Mitchell Written in the whimsical tone you will find in Neil Gaimanās Stardust, the Two Moons of Merth takes readers to an extraordinary planetāwhere adventure and danger await. Aadya, the main character, begins life as a lowly peasant, but her goals are mighty, and she finds her way to becoming the queen of all the land. Her mission in life is to gain respect for herself and all the other women of Merth. Through her heroic efforts, she changes her society and elevates the status of all women once referred to as ābreeders.ā Follow the Karda family through two generations in this alluring tale as they lead their people with the guidance of the Matong and kinetic sight. This imaginative saga of quests, romance, intrigue, and magic will have you spellbound as you turn each page to find out what happens next. |
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Gatekeeper: Planetary Colonization meets Elemental Fantasy (The Berikatanyan Chronicles Book 1) by John Beresford; He went to the stars to start over. His troubles have just begun. Earth, 2072. Jann Argent has no memory of committing the murder that landed him in prison. So when heās offered a chance at freedom, he accepts the price of exile to humanityās first colony planet. But when the ship crash lands on the new worldās surface, heās shocked to discover an indigenous population and a strange sense of familiarity. Stunned when he and several other shipmates develop mystical powers, Jann discovers previous colonists have all joined one of two rival native houses. And with a tyrantās power play set to devastate the realm, heās about to become the lynchpin in a magical war that could destroy him. Can Jann uncover his destiny in time to stop a terrifying plot? Gatekeeper is the first book in the genre-bending Berikatanyan Chronicles science fiction fantasy mashup. If you like gritty heroes, elemental magic, and journeys to other worlds, then youāll love John Beresfordās towering tale. Buy Gatekeeper to fulfill an interstellar fate today! |
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Tales of Lunari and the Witch's Last Cast by E.E Martin In our world she is a thief. In Lunari there is much more to her story. When Layne is hired to break into a safe, she finds a book of unusual fairy tales. The tales suddenly put her father in danger, and she must enter the book and weave through the strange kingdoms of Lunari to find him. The characters from the tales are real, and Layne soon learns their stories are more complicated than the book described. She discovers her own story inspires some and strikes fear in others. What she cares about most is saving her father before his story ends with him as a prisoner to the darkness that dwells in the shadows of Lunari. |
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Necromancer's Lament by David Balog The son of a village blacksmith, Mithron never expected that the path of wizardry would be an option, for it is well-known that the profession is reserved for the wealthy elite. That is until a travelling wizard recognizes his latent talent, and offers to teach him, much to the chagrin of his family. He proves to be an able student, but uncomfortable with the niceties of society. When tragedy results in him crossing paths with Glitter, a fellow mage who he has unintentionally humiliated, the mismatched pair must put aside their differences and work together along with new friends to save a kingdom. |
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The Endless Forest by Ever Hobbes Freyja's village is on the brink - pushed to the edge of the world by the trees. They grow so fast that if left untended for a week would be sprouting in every nook and cranny of her town. But worse than that is what lives within the cursed growth. Freyja is a nahvel - a knight protector tasked with defending her people from the horrible creatures that spill forth from the woods. She inherits a great treasure, and great burden - her sword, shield, and suit of armour. All of them are relics of the old magic, now long forgotten. So when something attacks from the shadows, being the only one with the means to do so, she is duty-bound to hunt it down. However, she soon finds out the forest holds much more than monsters. It harbours secrets that could change her perception of the world as she knows it. She is poised to discover them all, and more, when she enters... The Endless Forest. |
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Butterfly Islands (Chronicles of the Twenty-One Butterflies Book 1) by Chris Seabranch Casey is only fifteen years old when her stepfather tries to marry her to a perverted and brutal man twice her age. However, minutes before the wedding, Casey flees into the jungle where she is rescued from her pursuers by a mysterious woman who sets the terrified young girl on a path to becoming a pirate - a path full of adventure, danger, personal struggles, and self-discovery. Struggling with her own fears and desires, Casey hovers between being an innocent teenage girl confused about love and her own sexuality, and becoming a ruthless pirate seeking revenge on those who have taken all she cherished away from her. Casey strives to win the trust of the Twenty-One Butterflies, a group of female pirates living on Butterfly Islands, a mystic place filled with dazzling butterflies by day and swarms of moths carrying terrifying parasites by night. A disastrous trip by the Twenty-One Butterflies to a floating city in the sky known as God's Mercy, changes everything. While trapped once more in the hands of her former husband-to-be, Casey discovers that there is a traitor in their midst. From that point on, it is a race to save her new friends' lives and to escape from the man who wishes to make the young girl his wife and a slave to his twisted desires. |
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Wrath of Olympus: Ships of Britannia by E. M. Kkoulla The Roman Empire never fell. The Gods are real. Ships are alive. In the Province of Britannia, ruled by descendants of King Arthur and on the brink of an industrial revolution, young Maia Abella is on the run. Something unseen has murdered her cruel mistress and sheās being blamed. The streets and factories of Portus are no place for a friendless girl, trapped in events beyond her control. The city authorities and the Royal Navy are both desperate to find her - one investigating a killer, the other to recruit her, while the deadly legacy of a tragic past stalks her every step. Aided by Raven, an ancient, blind Mage with a terrible secret and Milo, Crown Agent and spy, Maia must discover and overcome the fatal consequences of her birth. Meanwhile, the Gods are making their moves. And not all of them are friendly. |
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Children of Artifice by Dania Ware An ancient city, sealed in a vast crater. A history of metallurgical magic, and of Builders that could craft the living, breathing stone. Caphen Talmar is the high-born son of an elite family, descended from the Builders themselves, his artistic career ruined when his ex-lover broke his fingers. One night, gambling down at the wharfside ā somewhere he shouldnāt have been in the first place ā he meets Aden. An uncomplicated, rough-edged dockworker, Aden is everything Caph needs to forget the pressures of his fatherās constant criticism. But this isnāt just another one-night stand. Aden is trying to find his sister, and he needs Caphās help. Soon, they find themselves tangled in a deadly game of trust, lies and political rebellion. And, as Caph begins to understand the real depth of the horrors theyāve uncovered, he learns that Aden is not what he seems. And Aden knows more about the coming destruction than Caph could ever have guessed. āA skilful alchemy of raw emotion, renegade sensuality and emboldened fantasy. Ware tears out her readersā hearts and dips them in molten gold.ā ā Kim Lakin-Smith Excerpts of a Review by Tej Turner Children of Artifice is one of those novels where, from the very beginning, it is hard to know what to expect (and I mean that in a good way!). The author has described it as an āurban fairy taleā, which is very fitting. It does have that feel of old and new. It is quite gritty at times, and yet full of beautiful moments. I am particularly pleased with this novelās diverse voices. Both same-sex and heteronormative romances take place during the story but none are presented as bring particularly shocking and the characters are never given labels, and yet it still examines issues of identity, prejudice, and sexual fluidity which are relatable to a modern day reader. It is refreshing to read a novel written in such a way. Children of Artifice has a fantastic story, one I would recommend to readers of any genre and age. It conjures beautiful imagery and puts you in a state of living dream, taking you on an emotional journey which stays with you. I am looking forward to the sequel. |
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Curse of the Fallen (Fallen Light Book One) by H.C Newell This Child is not the chosen one. She is a demon to be destroyed. Born of magic, Nerana is labeled a demon and forced into hiding by the Order of Saro. Living with a curse that binds her to their leader, Nerana seeks to free herself from their hold and soon learns that the path to redemption may prove more fatal than the Order itself. But for Nerana, this is more than a quest for survival... Itās a promise of revenge. |
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Cog In The Machine (Archive:Automatae) by Brian L. Mack Edward was content. 'Every cog has its purpose, and the ability to fulfill that purpose.' So it was stated by the Celestial Krugg at the end of the Enlightenment, and thus the City of Automatae has sat untouched for years, content to toil away at Machineworks. Edward was no different. He tinkered away the years, waiting to shoot to the top with his innovations, but as circumstance would have it... more obstacles than planned for were popping up. The rumblings of unsettlement in the Lower Points were embroiling him and the rest of Automatae in a power struggle that was giving him a lot more than what he wanted, and the brutal assassination of an alien ambassador wasn't making it any easier either. Honestly, it was thrusting them into an ideological war. One entirely above his ability and paygrade. But what did he really know about all that? He was just another Cog In The Machine. |
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Sins of Greed: A Tale of Two Fools by C. Tarradell Following the death of his famous scribe and author father, Abben Dindle is thrown into life at court, expected to serve his nation and perform his duties just as his father did; but when both his King and his Kingās Royal Seer are broken people, hurt and full of personal vengeance, Abben finds his job to be harder than he expected as heās thrown into the middle of the plotting and scheming of nations and the greed and sins of men. No one betrays the Gods - and survives. Unrest simmers within the once magical realm of Lurinlia. A broken king sits on the Ivory Throne, corrupted by his own paranoia. His vengeful royal seer condemns to death all who stand in her path. Under binding rituals they swore oaths to the Gods to rule and wield their powers with benevolence. But now their vows are broken, and the once great nation of wizards and sorcery stands on the brink of war. One enemy crouches upon the doorstep, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. The other conjures treachery from within. Abben Dindle seeks only to follow in his father's esteemed footsteps. His sworn and honored duty is to protect and cultivate the kingdom's knowledge as Royal Scrivener to the court. But when he is caught between the plots and schemes of arrogant men and the complex crusades of nations, Abben faces an impossible choice: serve his country and honor his duty, or betray his oath to his Sovereign to save the human race. And face the wrath of the Gods. |
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Dark Fangs Raging by C. Thomas Lafollette An old friend becomes a new enemyā¦ ā¦and Luke is left playing catchup as the vampires turn up the heat. Can Luke and the North Portland Werewolf Pack unravel the vampsā evil plan before itās too late? Luke thought he knew what the vampires were up to. Same old enemy, same old tricks. But when a flood of heavily armed vampire mercenaries show up in Portland led by an old friend, Luke and his newly assembled crew of misfits are the ones left dodging bullets. For Luke and his new friends, itās a race against time to stem the flow of heavy arms coming into Portland while also trying to find out how deep the connection goes between Portlandās police and Lukeās ancient enemy. Will Luke get to the bottom of how the vampires are smuggling weapons into Portland? Or will the vampires finally eliminate their deadliest enemy? Youāll love this thrilling urban fantasy sequel because danger is better with friends. Get it now! Dark Fangs Raging is the second book in the Luke Irontree & The Last Vampire War urban fantasy series. |
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The King Below, Enemy of the World, is dead. Will his successor save the world...or rule it? Jacob Riverson was once the greatest hero of an age. Cut down during what should have been the final battle against the King Below, he was condemned to centuries of torment as a Wraith Knight in the service of said monster. With the destruction of his master, Jacob finds his free will returning and discovers he is in a world torn by civil war between the King Below's former slaves and the heroes who "saved" them. Joining forces with the overly-idealistic but brilliant warrior Regina Whitetremor, Jacob must determine whether he has any place in the new world and whether his destiny is as a hero or monster. Or both. Wraith Knight is book one of the Three Worlds saga by C.T. Phipps. |
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The Melody of Trees by Helen Whistberry Experience the unforgettable magic of these original stories and illustrations from the imagination of writer and artist Helen Whistberry. Youāll discover an elder god keeping a loving eye on their forest, a girl made of glass and other characters fighting for their lives against both impossible odds and monsters (human and otherwise), some wise guys having a supernaturally bad day, and the exploits of a loner gun-for-hire and his loyal dragon. From fantasy and folklore to horror and sci-fi, these tales are tied together not only by their forest settings but by a sense of humanity (even in those characters who arenāt quite human), empathy for all creatures, and the weird beauty to be found in moments both light and dark. And be warned! There are dark and sometimes violent themes ahead and not all stories have a happy ending, but for those brave enough to venture into these wild woods, 10 unforgettable experiences await. (Visit author's website for complete list of content warnings.) |
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Menace and Memory by Whitney Hill Book 3 of Otherside Heat, the paranormal romance spin-off to the Shadows of Otherside series. Happily ever after has a price, and it all comes due now. Everything seems to be working out for Lya and Cade. But if they arenāt careful, all their efforts to be together will be undone by the people they swore theyād left behind. Cade has enough to worry about with the blood witch he suspects is still hunting Lya. Adding his former partner in crime from the bad old days to the mix doesnāt helpāespecially when a misstep gets Lya hurt. Lya feels closer to Cade than ever, but she canāt help thinking heās still hiding something. Between that and unexpected news from home, sheās forced to look at what she really wantsāand ask herself whether sheāll find it with Cade. To finally break free of the menace of their pasts and the grips of their memories, theyāll have to walk a dark road togetherā¦and decide what they want once and for all. This red-hot, action-packed vampire romance is told from two perspectives and has no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happy ending. Content warnings: strong physical violence and gore, blood-drinking, on-page death, swearing, slurs (not toward any real racial or ethnic group/identity), alcohol use, knife violence, threat of sexual violence, mention of the off-page death of a parent, and consensual on-page sex scenes involving bondage, knife play, and consensual non-consent. Out Oct 29, 2022 from Benu Media. |
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Curses and Faith by Whitney Hill Book 2 of Otherside Heat, the paranormal romance spin-off to the Shadows of Otherside series. When thereās blood in the water, vampires arenāt the only ones looking for a bite. Lya is enjoying the new terms of her exile with her vampire loverāuntil the debt she accepted in exchange for their freedom comes due. When sheās ordered to North Carolinaās Outer Banks to complete a solo job, she knows thereāll be trouble. She doesnāt expect Cade to be part of it. Cade thinks the dangers of bygone days are finally behind him, but old curses have a long life. When a blood witch from his past comes slinking into the present, Cade is desperate to keep Lya safeāeven if it means undermining her. Nothing stays hidden forever and when the choice is between treason and treasure, nobody makes it out unscathed. Staying alive and together will force Lya and Cade to choose between the siren songs of their pasts or their faith in the futureā¦and each other. This red-hot, action-packed vampire romance is told from two perspectives and has no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happy ending. Content warnings: consensual on-page sex, physical violence, gore, non-fatal car accidents, blood-drinking, on-page death, swearing, slurs (not toward any real racial or ethnic group/identity), alcohol use, knife violence, threat of sexual violence, and a scene where a character is unable to breathe. Out now from Benu Media. Buy the ebook at all booksellers. Find the paperback at your local indie bookseller or on Amazon. |
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Secrets and Truths by Whitney Hill Book 1 of Otherside Heat, the paranormal romance spin-off to the Shadows of Otherside series. Sparks fly when the hunter becomes the hunted. Half-elven bounty hunter Lya Desmarais is living in exile in North Carolina after getting into trouble back home. When her boss makes it clear heās got a target on her back, she seeks dangerous allies to regain control of her future. Vampire vagabond Cade is running from his past and thirsty for more powerful blood than mundanes can offer. Most of Otherside is off-limits, but the human-blooded are fair game. When he and Lya cross paths in a scandalously sexy way at a Raleigh nightclub, Cade finds the perfect target. But nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems in the supernatural community, not even lust. And for love to win, predator and prey must find a way to meet in the middle-or die trying. Told from two perspectives, this red-hot, action-packed vampire romance has no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happy ending. Fans of the Shadows of Otherside series will see some familiar faces alongside the new, with this story set approximately four years before the events of Elemental. Newcomers can read this book as a standalone entry. Content warnings: consensual on-page sex, physical violence, on-page death, blood-drinking, swearing, slurs (not toward any real racial or ethnic group/identity), alcohol use, threat of sexual violence, implied past sexual violence, and remembrance of a past abusive relationship. This is a steamy romance that should only be read by adults. Out now from Benu Media. Buy the ebook at all booksellers. Find the paperback at your local indie bookseller or on Amazon. |
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An Enemy Defined by Amy Maltman Deadly creatures. Inhospitable lands. The magical journey continues. Five weeks after Lexi Guinel plunged into Gowerland from Earth, she is on the run from the irate King Ulric and the evil Selenites. With her is Prince Aeric, reluctant as always and grappling with bad tidings from home. Together, they must find the artifacts required to fulfill the Venus Prophecy and save Gowerland. Working with Aeric doesn't mean Lexi trusts him. He seems to be cooperating, but does he have other plans? And can they find the artifacts before King Ulric and the Selenites catch them? For every question answered, another arises, until a stunning betrayal unearths long-buried secrets that redefine Lexiās knowledge of the enemy. When faced with deceit, you cannot retreat. |
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The Altar of My Fate by Michael R. Schultheiss āGame of Thrones meets Conan the Barbarian in this epic tale of adventure.ā ~Reedsy Discovery āAn epic narrative describing an incredibly vast world and steeped in exceptional character development.ā ~Literary Titan A warrior questing for gloryā¦ A slave-girl with a secretā¦ Can they claim the ancient altar? Trained to the warriorās path, Rosteval yearns for glory and craves adventure in unknown lands. Leading the war-band he created, he sets off on a quest to brave a formidable desert and the swords and arrows of a growing number of enemy tribes. He expected the mounting dangersā¦ but he didnāt expect Ghaitta, the beautiful slave-girl with a secretā¦ and the power and peril of an ancient altar, an artifact of the vanished Shaper race. As his enemies multiply, Rosteval is forced to confront an immortal adversary and the looming specter of defeat. Can Rosteval and Ghaitta avert disaster, and claim the fateful power of the ancient Shaper altar? Brimming with fierce tribes, deadly perils, ancient powers, and sexy slave-girls, The Altar of My Fate is the epic fantasy adventure youāve been craving. Get it now. |
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Bonds of Promise by Andrew D. Meredith All are bound by oaths of pantheon āmortals, saints, and deity. For it is by those promises made, The world of Kallattai is chained and set free. Hanen and Rallia Clouwāenterprising mercenaries, caring siblings, and children of a luckless manāonly wish to find their place in the world and make an easy coin. Yet too many blame their own bad luck on the Clouws, and everything they have worked for begins to crumble around them. When the man who introduced them to their path rolls into town with an easy opportunity to make them all wealthy and influential, they leap at the chance to hit the road, and put their past behind them once more. Fate has other plans. And the responsibilities they leave to others must be answered for. Bonds of Promise is Book One in the sprawling epic fantasy series the Kallattian Cycle by Andrew D Meredithāa story of gods, their chosen champions, and dark figures bent on freeing the mortal realms from a fate established by greater beings. All would-be heroes must give their lives, or be made folly. Example to those whoāve still to come, Through doomed cycle, Or fated legacy. |
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4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace by Johan Twiss 14-year old Aaron Greenburg is trapped in a vegetative state. He's awake and aware of everything around him, but the doctors don't realize it. After being placed in a care facility, he receives a new roommate--an old eccentric jazz musician with dementia. When Aaron talks in his mind to stay sane, the old man hears his thoughts and replies. But no one believes the old man because they think he's crazy. And when the old man thinks he's living in the past with his dementia episodes, it pulls Aaron into those moments in time and he gets to experience 1920's New York City, World War II, and much more as the two develop an unlikely and unique friendship. 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace is a humorous and heartwarming coming-of-age story, entwined with an end-of-age story, that will capture your imagination and renew your faith in the power of friendship. |