Sabriel, the first installment in the series, launched critically acclaimed author Garth Nix onto the fantasy scene as a rising star. This collection gathers all four titles in the popular series, including the long-awaited prequel, Clariel.Sabriel: Since childhood, Sabriel has lived outside the walls of the Old Kingdom, away from the power of Free Magic, and away from the Dead who refuse to stay dead. But now her father, the Abhorsen, is missing, and Sabriel must cross into that world to find him. There she confronts an evil that threatens much more than her life and comes face-to-face with her own hidden destiny. . . .Lirael: Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. She doesn't even have the Sight—the ability to see into possible futures—that is the very birthright of the Clayr. Nevertheless she must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil—one that threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny.Abhorsen: The Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone are missing, leaving only Lirael—newly come into her inheritance as the Abhorsen-in-Waiting—to stop the Destroyer. With only a vision from the Clayr to guide her, Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the evil destructor—before it is too late. . . .Clariel: Clariel is the daughter of one of the most notable families in the Old Kingdom, with blood relations to the Abhorsen and, most important, to the King. She dreams of living a simple life but discovers this is hard to achieve when a dangerous creature is loose in the city and there is a plot brewing against the King. When Clariel is drawn into the efforts to find and capture the creature, she finds hidden sorcery within herself, yet it is magic that carries great dangers.

    Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life, or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary. In the depths of the dark elven homeland of Saekaj Sovar, Terian Lepos returns home after a long estrangement from his family. Separated from his friends in Sanctuary, Terian must reconcile with his father in order to keep the family's honor from a threat brought forward by an old enemy. Faced with test after test that strains him to the breaking point, Terian must discover for himself that the line between loyalty and betrayal is thin indeed...and that sometimes, the sharpest knives are wielded by those you know best.

    Those who live in this world are faced with two choices: live an ordinary life or become an adventurer and seek the extraordinary. The guild of Sanctuary is replete with an amazing cast of adventurers, wanderers and rogues. In their pasts linger secrets that define them and shape the course of their lives. For every one of them has a tale, each with something different to show - and even in the most honorable guild of Sanctuary, not everyone is exactly what they seem to be.

     In the City of Three, Kam is reunited with her friends, Billip and Georgio, but finds little comfort in their arrival. Scorch and Darleen have taken over the Magi Roost along with the help of another sinister being that calls himself Sidebor. Brak, trying to find his place in Three, clashes with both allies and enemies. Trinos with the Nameless Two in tow travels inside the belly of Bish in search of purpose and power. Master Sinway strengthens his grip on Bish and becomes acquainted with a new and powerful ally. Back in the City of Bone, Creed finds himself overwhelmed by the awesome powers of the armament. Who will survive to the next day and who won’t?

     This omnibus edition comprises the first three books in the Amra Thetys sword & sorcery series: The Thief Who Pulled On Trouble's Braids, The Thief Who Spat In Luck's Good Eye, and The Thief Who Knocked on Sorrow's Gate. It also includes a brief overview of Amra's world, never before published. "McClung has an impressive ability to write compelling characters and a fast paced and action packed plot that never seems to let up." -Speculative Book Review

     Despite Tarek's efforts to follow his parent's orders, he has no choice but to save the Princess from making a life-threatening mistake. And despite his best efforts, he can't help when he loses his heart to the enchanting and lonely Princess. Unfortunately, Tarek is in danger of losing more than just his heart. He might lose everything if their secret is found out. Captured is the first of three novellas in the White Road Tales prequel series…

    She is a master of stealth and disguise, and faces foes of terrible power. So when thieves try to burn down the home of an impoverished widow, Caina sets out to help the old woman. But the widow's dead son had a secret. A secret that might lead Caina to her death...

    Some are Created Lions. A Boxed set containing the first three books in the Original Series by H. Leighton Dickson. A Post-Apocalyptic world where genetic engineering has created astounding races of lions, tigers, wolves and monkeys; where humans are legend and revered as Ancestors. In the spirit of "Planet of the Apes" or "Game of Thrones", these stories weave a tale of clashing cultures and rival destinies; where a hero must do the unthinkable to save his people and destroy the past. The Upper Kingdom series will treat you to an Empire that stretches from the mountains of Nepal to the Mediterranean Sea with swords and sorcery, love and betrayal, science and magic, yin and yang in equal but opposing measure. Experience it.

    But now a new enemy comes, alien and implacable and terrifying. And unless Kylon summons all his skill and strength, New Kyre will drown in blood…

    But now, the evil sorcerer Mordak has broken free, and the time for battle has come once more.Brunar, a noble Mage, turns to the magick of six powerful and ancient weapons, the Jidaan. Using the power of these mystical spears, Brunar finds those Chosen to fight as Guardians of Talwynn, but only five of the six accept their destiny. Gart, a farmer with scars on his face and his soul, angrily refuses the call of the Jidaan. Nevertheless, Brunar plunges forward, teaching his new students the ways of magick and combat.Afire with insanity, Mordak makes an unholy bargain with a Daemon-God. Filled with unfathomable power, he unleashes his hideous army of creatures and undead soldiers across the land. When Mordak’s forces murder Gart’s family, Gart sets out alone, swearing revenge.As war erupts in Talwynn, Brunar prays that his teachings will be enough to save the Guardians. . .and the Realm.

    Who did it and why? Was it intentional? Can they defeat them? Can they close the rift? Can a teenager learning the ways of magic and an ancient archmage long past his prime stop the darkness, close the breach and save all reality?

    In a realm of angry dragons, one dragon befriends a human boy. Together, they follow their hearts on a journey to save their land. They are joined by a wily old wizard and another young dragon on a quest into the unknown to find the creator dragon – Skyhawk — the only one who can save their world from a devastating war. Adventure and danger awaits the misfit group as they travel across the endless Sea of Lights, escape the mysterious earth dragons in the Valley of Death, and continue to search for the mythical Singing Mountains and Cloud Caverns. Will they succeed in finding the powerful dragon and prevent the coming war, or will they fail in their quest, and lose not only their lives but all of creation as well?

    Gone are the times of peace and prosperity they appreciated under deposed king Varic Khalon, who vanished the night Lorcan took power. Most believe him dead. Only one man knows the truth.Stripped of his magic and imprisoned, Varic never thought to see his kingdom again. But a twist of dark fate secures his freedom and he returns to the city he loves. Now calling himself Gavril, he finds himself with no home, no magic, no subjects, and no hope of reclaiming the throne, forced to survive any way he can. Until a chance encounter brings him face to face with the one person who may tip the scales in his favor.Shyla de Aven has a single magical gift. She can sense magic in others. Not a very useful talent in a city where everyone has magical abilities. So when a wounded stranger literally stumbles into her, he presents her with a mystery she feels compelled to solve. He has magic, yet not. Determined to find the answer, Shyla helps the man. Only to discover they are far more connected than she realizes. And if the people of Aquina want their king returned, she will have to discover the key to unlocking his true power, all without losing her heart in the process.

    Terrifying creatures from dark and dangerous Incendin... And long-forgotten elementals again unleashed on the world. As an earth senser, Tan is tasked with helping guide the king's servant through the dangerous mountain passes in search for the artifact before Incendin can reach it first. But after losing his father to the war, Tan wants nothing to do with the king's demands. When everything he knows is lost, he is forced to risk himself to save the one person who can find the artifact, a beautiful girl who has lost as much as Tan. In doing so, power the world hasn't seen in nearly a thousand years is awoken, and a warrior long thought dead returns to claim the artifact for himself.

    From the metropolitan capital of Ban Turin to rural Bardstown, or the mountain city of Craymore to the bustling seaport Laniel, the Council of Lords rule with an iron fist. And yet, not all is as it seems in this medieval world. There are whispers of strange creatures haunting the woods and mountain passages, and magic has appeared in the unlikeliest of places. The uneasy peace of centuries past is unraveling. A new generation of heroes will rise… Roman is a young man searching for meaning in a life filled with questions. His solitary existence is turned upside down when he befriends Dennah, a caravan guard and kindred spirit. They work together to solve the puzzling events plaguing his town, unearthing startling secrets buried in his past along the way. Julian is a young nobleman looking for more than his highborn station provides. He pledges himself to the illustrious Silver Guard and trades in a life of status and comfort for a dangerous posting in the mountain city of Craymore. A fateful meeting with Tanea, a gifted young healer, sets him onto a treacherous path, one of both divinity and damnation. Autumn gilds the seemingly tranquil landscape, but inside the shadows lurks a treacherous and evil presence. Separated by leagues of wilderness across a vast continent, Roman and Julian must fight for their survival against an ancient force set in motion by an unsuspecting young woman, and a mysterious beast intent on setting its world back in order. The greatest strength, and danger, will be found…Within

    But for eleven year-old Herbert, such heroes exist only in children’s books and in toys carved from pinecones. Until one spring morning that is, when Herbert is greeted by a mysterious creature with a cryptic message.What’s odd is that the owlbat delivering the note shouldn’t rightly exist, not since the Ruby Wars anyways. And the letters on the note are written in ancient Erdel—the lost language of the ancients who vanished over six thousand years ago. Stranger still? The ink is fresh, still damp from the night previous.As Herbert and the mysteriously old bookkeeper Ms. Opal unravel secrets of the past, Herbert’s first great adventure begins and takes him where he is wary to go—into the pine forest, where an old sage with strange abilities dwells. And with rumors of a warlord marching from the north, and the arrival of merchant pirates at the village Harbor, Herbert’s simple life is about to change forever.Fortunately Herbert is not without companions, and has good friends close around him: Donaldson, the acrobatic orphan living on the rooftops, and Ashlund, the Mayor’s daughter with a secret past who is ready to run away and leave the village forever.Join Herbert’s quest in this new fantasy book series as he learns firsthand what it takes to be a true hero, and begins to discover in himself perhaps the greatest mystery of all—The Will— a powerful force in the universe, which has long been forgotten by mankind. While the age of willers is past, and the earth lay in a slumber, the time for awakening is arrived.Whether you’re a mother looking for great books for boys, or a fantasy fan who loves a good-hearted adventure, The Will Sagas are sure to please and delight. It’s a new fantasy book series for all ages full of action, excitement, humor and love

    Ever since the Federation had come to town a decade earlier, his people's way of life had been upended and it was all that he and his friends could do to survive under the oppressive boot of those puritanical invaders. But all of that changed when a chance meeting with a complete stranger set a sequence of events in motion which made it necessary for Randall to pursue life outside the walls of the only place he had ever known. Even armed with a mysterious, enchanted weapon at his side, it will take every resource at the young bartender-turned-gigolo's disposal to survive the hazards of the unknown. He will contend with swamps infested by unusually large rodents, honest-to-the-gods White Knights, a mysterious group called 'Fleshmongers,' a Federation special operative bent on securing Randall's strange weapon for some unknown purpose, and a high stakes game of politics played between the old powers of his world and the new as they struggle for control over the fate of their world. As he deals with the harsh realities of the world outside his birthplace, Randall will discover that the most valuable resource of all is the bond of friendship...no matter how unusual that friendship might be.

    Circumstances force a routine journey to the city to divert on a harrowing trail of danger, trials and despair. Against all sensible judgement they turn insurmountable obstacles into daring challenges. They find immortal courage to vanquish their deepest fears as they are harried by spirits, arcane power and physical peril. They have no idea what they are doing as they discover an ancient form of magic, the lost art of siege warring and a forgotten enemy. One thing is certain; they must extract a mysterious being from its alter-form and find The Soul Bridge, or their world will be forfeit.Brace for impact. Zax Vagen's pace is relentless and he has no mercy for his readers.

    He drinks beer with the necromancers down the road, scrubs tabletops, swabs glasses, and robs bandits. In the company of his wife, the mysterious ex-soldier Jin Grewler, he's--well, maybe not respected. Maybe tolerated is the right word. Things change when Jin's past comes to call in the form of a Bonedancer, scourge of the Imperial South. Before they know it, Aurian and Jin are burning their inn and running for the woods to flee from the consequences of whatever it is Jin has done this time. But what has Jin done? As they flee, Aurian begins to realize there's more to the story--and to his wife--than simple crime. Their choices will affect not only their own fortunes, but those of the entire Imperial South.

    Disappointed and discouraged with the job opportunities in the paper, her eye is drawn to an ad for Wizard school. On a whim, she applies and soon finds herself attending a school very different from any she has before. She learns different methods of casting spells, new languages, geography of other worlds, horsemanship, and how to fight with a variety of weapons. Lucy finds her niche with a unique group of students that are asked to go on a quest in the world of Kinowenn to acquire the Eye of Elicion, a semi-mythical magical item. Follow Lucy on this adventure in this light-hearted fantasy as she learns, laughs, and discovers things she never knew were possible.

    An outcast in elven society, Artemis is protected by the Elders of the Woodland Realm because her mother, the vampire Tamina Ravenwing, once served them. As Artemis struggles to overcome prejudice, she must also learn to control her innate thirst for blood. Her efforts are made all the more difficult when Shadow and Talisa are called to serve in the eight-year-long war against the dragons.Just after they return, Artemis begins dreaming her mother’s memories, only to discover that her guardians are plagued with the same dreams. This, along with the mysterious murders in the Woodland Realm, leads Artemis to learn the shocking truth about her mother’s death: the unsavory woman in the dreams is none other than Tamina’s younger sister, Arlina.Artemis poses a threat to the madwoman Arlina, usurper of the throne of Blackwen City—and the vampire will stop at nothing to eliminate the threat.

    A mercenary sent alone to rescue her. Time is running out, the odds are against him and he must play a dangerous game to survive... High up in the fells, a mercenary called Valguard pits himself against a band of vicious thieves and seemingly impossible odds on a daring night-time raid on a remote, fortified stronghold to rescue a hostage. Meanwhile, his employer, The Duke, waits at the border for news of the mission. Will he outwit the ruthless group of over twenty bandits known as The Cutters? Or has his luck ran out and this time he has been sent by his friend to a very bloody death? The first Valguard book and prologue to the forthcoming novel ‘Ten of Swords’.

    Stretched by the things he must endure, Torhan’s life cannot…and will not, ever be the same. Struggles abound: man against mythical creatures, good verses evil, and the quest to overcome one’s own weakness. A host of characters, you’ve come to love or despise, continue down twisted trails of deceit, unforeseen evil, and memorable battles. Gilex prepares to leads his devoted band of followers on a treacherous journey to find the Circle of Demise. However, his greatest enemy may prove to be himself. The Lord of the Mind focuses his attention on Redden and ruling the world. Jacko’s daring escape only imperils him further… The fox, Slyantom, will have his revenge. And Sybil…she slumbers, an eternal sleep, but help is on the way. Questions, left unanswered in volume one, hurtle toward inexplicable answers in this second installment. Will the Book of Blood release the Blood Knights from their earthen tombs? Will the Red Knight regain his memory and seek revenge on his master? These, and many more queries, will hold you captive until the very last page of this epic tale of magic and fantasy.

    Buried family secrets can be deadly when uncovered.The hairs on Jaden's arms rose as she saw the jug's strange contents slowly unfold. Tiny limbs stretched, bony fingers moved the ceramic shards off a distorted face, and citrine-colored eyes sprang open. Jaden's body went rigid. She sucked in a ragged breath as wiry tendrils lashed out from the malformed thing and plunged their sharp tips into Jaden's ankle.2. She wanted Briz.The innocent girl Jaden had been earlier today, trembling from her first kiss, was nowhere to be found. Now she wasn't feeling the least bit pure or virtuous. Taking hold of Briz's shoulders, Jaden drew him closer, letting her lips fondle his. This time he didn't stop her.3. The American poet e.e. cummings was right.It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.

    But despite the promise of desperately needed coins, the aging swordsman is disturbed. After two decades of hunting down deadly witches and warlocks for the Dhurman Empire, Shield and his ruthless band of mercenary Northmen have been reduced to common bounty hunters in the burning sands of Hopht. Their coin is running out. His men are talking of deserting and returning North. Even worse, Shield can no longer pursue his consuming vengeance against the magic wielders who murdered his father. On top of that, Shield is haunted by a vision of Birgid Wordswallow, the witch he once loved. So when Shield and his sword brothers are called away from the chaotic pillaging of the last walled city to hunt down a witch, Shield thinks things might take a turn for the better. But hunting a witch is never as simple as it seems…ASIN: B00OQU0VBSAlternate Cover Edition

    service men see during the first gulf war while in the deep desert of Arabia that was NOT man made? Does hazing happen at Area 51? And gunfighter Porter Rockwell tangles with supernatural surprises throughout the Old West. "With these tales of many lands and many peoples, David J. West combines an excellent prose style with a brilliant imagination to give us a solid collection of wonderful stories. This is a refreshingly original gathering of weird fiction." --W. H. Pugmire "David J. West, author of 'Heroes of the Fallen', is a strong voice in the field of Sword & Sorcery. His work is evocative, featuring deftly drawn characters, exotic locales and energetic tale spinning."

    "Immediately convincing, classically brooding," Steve Tompkins, The Cimmerian.com. To the world at large, he is a mercenary and assassin, a brutal killer with a deadly blade. In reality Kormak is a Guardian, one of an ancient order sworn to protect humanity from the servants of the gathering darkness. Grimhaven holds a fatal secret as any visitor discovers too late. On a dark autumn evening, as the full moon glares down on the village, a stranger arrives, a man called Kormak, on a mission to uncover what happened to a friend who vanished months ago. A Cold and Lonely Place is a 6000 word sword and sorcery short story. THE KORMAK SERIES NOVELS STEALER OF FLESH DEFILER OF TOMBS WEAVER OF SHADOW CITY OF STRIFE TAKER OF SKULLS OCEAN OF FEAR BORN OF DARKNESS (COMING SUMMER 2014) SHORT STORIES GUARDIAN OF THE DAWN A COLD AND LONELY PLACE

    Stories include: Black Sword by Janet Morris and Chris Morris The Act of Sleepless Nights by Walter Rhein To Kill a Myth by Jesse Duckworth No Life Too Small by Douglas R. Brown To Live by Tom Barczak Dozen by Shane Porteous Just One Mistake by A.L. Butcher Witness to Death by Teel James Glenn Through the Sting of Fairy Smoke by R.A. McCandless

    Standing in his way is an unlikely adversary, Kamina Elloeth, a young tree elf who is inadvertently entangled in Malenek’s plans. She embarks on a quest with her ghostly brother and a mysterious Ishkava Ranger to find an ancient artifact that may be the only way to stop Malenek’s destructive schemes. Facing her fears, Kamina will travel over oceans and deserts, fight through swamps and jungles, and battle with legendary monsters to unearth the power hidden within the Stone of Spirits.

    With the help of her playful shadow, Eliza transforms an empty shop on the High Street into the heart and soul of the village. Find out how and read this fantastical story about friendship, butterflies and fairy cakes.

    Yet the vast armies of the Empire of Nighmar assail Kyrace's walls, and soon Rykon's home will fall to the enemy. And unless Rykon fights with all his valor and strength, the woman he loves will fall beneath a traitor's sword... ABOUT THE AUTHOR Standing over six feet tall, Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas. He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. Visit his website at: http://www.jonathanmoeller.com

    They follow the fortunes of a family, Manannan, his daughter, Niamh, and his granddaughter, Emer. All three possess the ability to see into the future, which leads them into strange adventures.These books are: Manannan’s Magic, Niamh of the Golden Hair and Emer’s Quest.Manannan's Magic: Fantasy winner UK Authors Opening Pages Competition 2008“My enchantments are only the magic of the earth itself and the things that grow. I heal not harm. I repeat, "you have no need to fear me.”“You won't turn me into a frog, will you?”“I prefer you the way you are,” he replied with a smile.Manannan McLir escapes his enemies and finds sanctuary, for a little while, on the Isle of Man. Both feared and urgently needed, he uses his skills and the strange knowledge from the East to cure wounds and sickness.Among his patients is Renny, a young Celtic girl who falls in love with him and is witness to a terrifying experience one night. As he tells her later,“My visions are the only true magic I possess, and this knowledge must be kept a deadly secret, otherwise my life, and perhaps yours, is in peril.”These visions predict the future, for other forces are stirring in this Year 800. When the Vikings invade, bringing with them Manannan’s bitterest enemy, a great battle takes place and Manannan must escape from the island. But he is surrounded and only cunning, not magic, can help him now.Niamh of the Golden Hair:“But who am I? What am I? Why does any mention of my father arouse such fear?”“Because you're a witch, like your father and his mother before him.”Terrified of her father's powers if she comes to harm, Niamh's uncle arranges a marriage for her far away from her family home but she never arrives. On the journey, her horse throws her into a swollen river which carries her away.When she is rescued, she can no longer remember her name or anything about her past life. No one comes to inquire after her, so her rescuers decide to send her to the High King for help.Near the High King's stronghold, Viking raiders come upon the party and Niamh finds herself on a ship bound for unknown lands, the property of the warrior, Olaf. He keeps her with him and, little by little, she finds herself falling in love with him.But the future holds danger for both of them. Olaf's former lover, Kolgrimma, tries to kill Niamh. Olaf is seriously wounded in battle. Seeking help to heal him of his wounds, Niamh and Olaf journey to meet the Red Lady, Renny, and Niamh's father Manannan.Will Olaf and Niamh be able to Manannan in the country that will one day be called Wales?Can the 'magician' heal him of his wounds? Will Niamh ever find happiness and peace?Emer's Quest:Sail to Staffa, Skye, Iona, the Isle of Man and even the Faeroe IslandsEmer has inherited her grandfather Manannan's ability to dream about future events. Foreseeing that her father, Olaf, will be shipwrecked on Staffa, Emer tries to stop him sailing but she is too late. Persuading her friends to go after him, they rescue one of his companions but Olaf has already been sold as a slave. A trader, Atli, discovers Emer's ability to dream and promises to rescue her father if she will marry one of his sons and use her gift for the good of his family. Olaf is found on the Faeroe Islands and returned home. Now Emer must keep her oath and marry Hari, who does not want her. She dreams that Hari will be burnt alive aboard the fireship carrying his dead father. Will her dream come true? Can she rescue her husband? Will they find anywhere to live in peace?

    A savage but noble warrior, a weapon of the gods, and amazing adventures in an ancient world filled with monsters and Minotaurs, witches and sorcerers, and tyrannical kings. From the author; "I grew up, and still am, a huge Robert E Howard fan. Being able to publish my own Sword and Sorcery tale and carry on that tradition, is something I am extremely proud of. With great respect, I hope I did the genre justice. I hope readers will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it. This will be an ongoing series, and there's much more to come. http://www.tomreinhart.com/forum/view... www.Hegemonian.com

    Many thanks to Robin S. Enter a tale of intrigue, secrets, betrayals, and a continent on the verge of falling apart. Woven from a number of characters, each with their own hopes, fears, and dreams, the story chronicles the birth of a new age in Den'dra.A teenaged boy awakens one morning after a nightmare and sees it coming to pass in the waking world. He takes flight to escape a terrible fate. The Asgare, a fabled assassin that vanished fifteen years ago, has a surprise encounter that precipitates a trek across the land in search of his son. A dragon patrolling the border between draconic and human lands discovers a human child that is not all it seems. A princess watches her father's health decline and dreads the consequences held in her future. Their goals are not as disconnected as would first appear. In the end, they must all rely on each other to survive the coming trials.

    Their promised union will unite Kahzeer and Ozcar into a force capable of defeating the dragons that scorch their lands and defending themselves against the feared tribes to the west. But when Lunara is reported dead, just days before the royal wedding is to take place, Detrick's grief and anger drive him to attempt a single handed attack upon the dreaded "she" dragon, Althenia. An attack that will threaten his life but will, ultimately create the one relationship with power to return his lost love. The first volume in the series,"Legends of the Dragon Kings," "Where the Dragon Soars,"adventure, romance and magic. A family friendly fantasy, it is intended for the young and the young at heart. The author will donate 50% of profits to Huntsman cancer Institute for cancer research and treatment of cancer patients.

    At least, that’s what Aeo thought when he first took the enchanted Bok’Tarong for his own. But instead of fame and glory, his life was ended and his soul consumed by the sword. Now the Bok’Tarong has a new bearer who’s determined to set things right—mainly by evicting Aeo’s soul from the blade and continuing with her holy mission to destroy the mind-eating parasites the Bok’Tarong was made to kill. Yet the blade won’t work without a soul, and Aeo’s is the only one available.Together, they could free humanity from these parasites forever. But doing so will require them to put their trust in dangerous new allies—and each other, which might be asking too much of them both.

    You'll be moving at a fast pace along an epic journey that can only be described as incredible. Everything you're looking for in a "can't put it down" weekend read is right here.This book was written after having an epiphany. I literally woke up from a dream and began writing. This story is appropriate for any reader age 9 and above. You'll find no gratuitous violence, foul language or nightmarish scenes. What you will discover on these pages is an adventure unlike anything I had ever dreamed about before; a fantasy tale worthy of reading aloud and a cast of characters that could only have come from deep within a creative mind.In The Hero's Chamber, two young men take a reluctant journey to find something that hasn't existed in thousands of years. Their guide may not be trustworthy, their fate is almost certain death but without this effort, their world, the original Earth, will die. Our adventurers are led by a young woman who must remain unseen, she is forbidden to speak and yet without her, there can be no success. Join this unforgettable group as they struggle through an epic journey that none of them expected, none of them asked for and none of them may survive.

    Two brothers, as helpless as the healers who say there's nothing more they can do, watch while their sister fades away.   Determined to save her, they approach a dragonborn alchemist who promises help but leads them along a path of hardship, darkness, sacrilege, and death. Impossible choices divide the brothers as their love and loyalty are tested. What price is too high to save someone you love? Second Edition - Sept 2015

    The Fae: a supremely advanced form of mankind, viewed as almost magical or divine by ordinary men. They have extraordinary powers of healing, teleportation, and radiating 'fire' from the eyes. They have fantastic strength, durability and virility. They are immortal – but not invincible. They are fugitives from a dying world, have established a small colony on the planet Omega in order to help the primitive race of mankind which is attempting to flourish there (the Morts). They have ingratiated themselves by defeating the evil Gobl – an alien species which formerly threatened the supremacy of the Morts. Now there is peace on Omega, for a while...

    106 years since they enslaved Humanity, banished the Elves into the mountains, and systematically exterminated the Majiski battle-mages. For the Genshwin — the underground network of Majiski survivors, a brotherhood of assassins, spies, mercenaries, and thieves — it is an age of fear, secrecy, and clandestine war against Io's conquerors. But for Jared, a Genshwin of the highest order, there seems to be no end in sight. No hope remaining. No recourse left...but to become one with the Demons.From the author of the critically-acclaimed Dark Fantasy bestseller ATTRITION: THE FIRST ACT OF PENANCE comes the unspoken tale of the assassin who fell from grace, who would betray everything he knew, everyone he loved...and put Racath Thanjel on the path to becoming the Savior of Io.

    One minute, everyone was hunting down my last nerve and jamming it with red-hot brands. The next, the door exploded into the main room, nearly taking off Thumper’s head. You’ve never seen a room clear out so fast.... Of course, the fact that every one of us was guilty of something or other countless times over didn’t help. Just being in a bar like this where they served dragonfire was enough. The question wasn’t whether or not we deserved to be locked up. It was which of our many crimes we’d be charged with in the end. “This is a raid!” said the captain of the squad, a humorless elf by the name of Yabair. “Freeze, or we’ll fire! No one needs to get — Hey!” No one listened to him. Not one of us. We scattered like cockroaches before an uncapped light." — The opening lines from “Friends Like These.” This is the first story ever written for the Shotguns & Sorcery fantasy noir setting, featured in the novels Hard Time in Dragon City, Bad Times in Dragon City, and End Times in Dragon City. The story first appeared in Robin D. Laws's anthology THE NEW HERO 2. It has never available as a standalone story—until now.

    Eleana is the last descendant of the ancient queen line. She alone can wield the "Sword of the Valkyrie." Amazon legends say that with it a Queen Warrior can call the Dark Wind, but can Eleana?She is an outlaw in her own land struggling to survive. Her oath requires that she lead the last remnants of her Amazon warriors against all invaders and free the land at all cost. The odds seem insurmountable. Her only hope is an invading warlord who could just as easily be her undoing.Lord Rhonan has retaliated against the barbarians by leading his massive army into the inhospitable mountain realm of the Valkyrie. He doesn't believe the ancient legends of the Queen Warrior. But when he takes the sword from Eleana's hand, he discovers that all must answer to the gods. The game that they are drawn into may have a price that neither can afford."...striking and facinating...the book is riviting...This story of a woman fighting against powerful forces, trying to maintain her cultural traditions and keep her integraty is a grabber... then there is the foreign king who wants her...What happens is purely magical..."Boothe Global Perspectives"I found the book to be fast paced...I always wanted to know more. The authors descriptions...added to the mystery...Eleana was more than just a warrior as her developing romance to "The Great Bear" Rhonan demonstrated."John Borrelli-Dean and Professor Emeritus, Texas Tech University

    Before Zephra became one of the greatest wind shapers of the kingdoms, and before she had bonded the wind elemental ara, she first had to catch the wind.As Zephra sets out across Incendin on a task assigned by her mentor, she must decide whether to help a young girl or continue to chase her wind so that she can rejoin the university.A short story in the world of the Cloud Warrior Saga.

    In his isolation, Vatar finds some comfort in daydreams. He knows the strange girl he sometimes imagines is just that--a dream. She’d better be.Because, if she’s real things could get even worse for Vatar. The accepted magic of Vatar’s plains tribe wouldn’t enable him to see or communicate with a girl he doesn’t even know--or know where to find. That would be more like the magic passed down in certain, closely-guarded bloodlines among the ruling class of the coastal cities. And that’s bad. Very bad.Unlike their own, Vatar’s people think the city magic is evil. If the shaman ever found out, it could be the weapon he needs to destroy Vatar. And yet, finding a way to accept the other side of his heritage may be the only way Vatar can ultimately defeat his enemy.The two kinds of magic have always been totally separate. Until now.

    Five epic tales dedicated to the powerhouse of fantasy fiction, The Barbarian!

    The only option left the impotent Emperor to avoid the sacking of the great city, is to secretly give away a sacred relic. Enter Tyr, a red-handed Swedish mercenary and Wolfram von Eschenbach, the Templar poet, together charged with retrieving the holy artifact and escaping the city. What they don't know is that arcane forces, old as myth, are marshalled against their mission. The old gods of multiple nations war with the New. And Ragnarok is coming to Greece. Plus two more short sword and sorcery tales of Tyr: Hel Awaits and Sailing to Valhalla What the critics are saying about David J. West's writing! "Brutal, gory and depressing," - Jennie Hansen, Meridian Magazine "I was afraid to read this book." - Marissa Walker, Timpanogos Times "And he just keeps getting better," - Keith West, Amazing Stories "One of the most well-written fight scenes I've ever had the opportunity to read." - Darkeva, Hellnotes

    She’s out to prove hers. An unlikely alliance forms. Their legend is born. The Cult of Sutek is the first volume in the high fantasy series The Epic of Andrasta and Rondel. Rondel, a once famous minstrel is crippled and rotting away in prison. He has nothing to live for until Andrasta, a mysterious warrior, gives his live meaning again. The pair escapes prison and in the aftermath, form a partnership they hope will lead to fame and fortune. Their journey is a long one, filled with peril, adventure, and even failure.The ancient cult of Sutek grips the land of Iget. Framed by the cult for kidnapping and attempted murder, Rondel and Andrasta help a young noble rescue his sister in order to clear their name.

    All this changes when he befriends a human captured by his cruel father. In a series of twists and accidents, Ramaeka is propelled into an epic adventure to thwart a mad warlord in a world where dragons are considered mindless monsters. Facing a terrifying family behind and a horrific battle ahead, all Ramaeka really wants is for his new human friends not to kill him when they find out exactly what he is.

     Rachel has just dropped out of law school; unfortunately, she has no clue what else to do with her life – using her fencing skills isn’t an option. She’s been evicted from her apartment, and, after a history of struggling with her father’s expectations, has no other prospects outside of moving back in with her parents – until her elusive Uncle Jack calls with an unexpected offer: a job at his bookstore while he temporarily disappears. Upon her arrival at the bookshop, Rachel inexplicably begins traveling to another dimension while she sleeps. This other dimension gives her a sense of purpose: she’s been hired as the Queen’s personal guard, a position which puts her right in the middle of diplomatic compromise and revolutionary threats. There’s also the Queen’s son, Prince David, who neither wants the throne, nor wants to marry. His atypical views on life give him something in common with Rachel, the girl who secretly belongs to another world. Together, they begin to tackle the reasons behind Rachel’s dual existent abilities, just in time for the revolution against David’s crown to explode. All the while, the true threat spans both the castle and Rachel’s modern world. When this threat comes to light, Rachel will realize what’s really at stake – not only David’s throne, and not her nonexistent career, but both Rachel and David’s entire existence. A plot-driven narrative with shocking revelations and thrilling sword fights, DUAL EXISTENCE will keep every romantic reading until the last page.

    She’d never known just how not normal she was, however, until a discovery sends her off on an ancient family mission, the Journey, away from her safe little village and into the world. A world where almost no one is what they seem. The big world, as it turns out, isn’t as innocent as it appears from inside her happy home… especially if one discovers the wrong secrets. Now is the time for Joyah and her new friends to find out just how not normal they are, because their unique skills may be the only things that will keep them alive.

    L. Moore. One of the first women to rise to prominence in the male-dominated world of pulp science fiction, Moore was a mainstay of SF in the middle of the last century, both as a solo writer and in collaboration with her husband, Henry Kuttner. This omnibus shows her mastery of both Sword and Sorcery and planetary romance, reprinting JIREL OF JOIRY, NORTHWEST OF EARTH, and story collection JUDGEMENT NIGHT.

     In the glorious empire of Qazradan, the youngest son of the Emperor seems to have it all -- youth, ability, intelligence -- and he's poised on the brink of a great destiny. Not only that, but his family seems ideal, the perfect royal family -- not oppressive but nurturing to their empire, almost democratic. But the royal family has a dark secret, and after Davril proves himself with a military victory over a minor rival, his father decides to reveal the family's secret ahead of time. Davril had been meant to learn it at sixteen, but instead he'll learn it at fifteen. Would the extra year of maturation have made a difference? One thing is certain -- everything is about to change, and not for the better. When Davril learns the hideous secret at the heart of the empire, that a great, otherworldly being must be given a regular human sacrifice -- worse, that it must be Davril's beloved who dies and he himself who wields the blade, Davril takes drastic and bloody action. When that happens, the wheels of fate begin to turn. The great and awful being that was supposed to be appeased is now wrathful, and its absence and unwillingness to help Qazradan opens the empire -- and the world -- up to strange new horrors. For the being had been keep OTHER entities at bay, even darker and more terrible, and with it gone they descend upon the world.The worst of them all, their supreme deity, is the one known as the Worm, and somehow Davril must prevent its coming, or at least its dominion, but how can he with the empire collapsing into chaos and a vicious cult out for his blood? This is Part Two of two. Find Part One of the Sword & Sorcery Adventure here . . . . . . in the US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007MB7BRU . . . in the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007MB7BRU Or buy the Box Set edition here . . . . . . in the US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J19FMGS . . . in the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00J19FMGS ˃˃˃ This is a sword and sorcery tale of triumph, tragedy, bloodshed and horror, as Davril seeks to reverse what he's done and prevent Qazradan from becoming . . . the Empire of the Worm. People who love “Weird Tales”, the works of Robert E. Howard, horror fiction, epic fantasy, dark fantasy, epic battle fantasy, epic war fantasy, sword and sorcery, H. P. Lovecraft, and other weird fiction writers are likely to enjoy “Empire of the Worm: Two One (of Two)”. It’s sword and sorcery adventure with a dose of horror. ˃˃˃ Check out the "Click to Look Inside" section to get started reading. (Includes sample of "Nightmare City: a Post-Steampunk Lovecraft Adventure" at the end. ˃˃˃ Keywords: sword and sorcery, action, adventure, occult horror, occult mystery, occult adventure, supernatural adventure, supernatural books, supernatural fiction, occult horror fiction, historical fantasy, action fantasy, fantasy action, sword and sorcery, epic battle fantasy, epic war fantasy, dark fantasy, fantasy horror, occult horror, occult adventure, fantasy adventure, Lovecraft, Lovecraftian, Robert E. Howard, fantasy action, horror fantasy, epic fantasy, epic battle fantasy, epic war fantasy, fantasy, sword and sorcery, fantasy fiction, fantasy ebook, sword and sorcery ebook, action adventure, fantasy, action adventure, epic fantasy ebook, adult fantasy, adventure fantasy, sword & sorcery, action fantasy Scroll up and grab a copy of "Empire of the Worm: An Dark Epic F

    A century later an army amasses against the warring remains of the kingdom as prophesy sends a half-elven healer on a journey to find the nameless True King. Padraig lacks the power to put the True King on the throne, yet compelled by forces greater than himself, Padraig contends with dark mages, Celtic goddesses, human factions and the ancient animosities of two peoples while seeking a myth. With all that distraction, a man might meet the True King and not recognize him.This is Book 1 of Daermad Cycle. Look for Book 2 - Mirklin Wood March 2016.

    Since learning the secret of the dagger and the spell that the sorcerers taught her to use, she has freed herself from its influence. She is finally ready to make the journey to rid the world of its evil by using the power of an ancient device.Imprisoned in the fortified city of Nakeros, Nadia and Kaelen have been ensnared by the intrigues of the demonlord rulers, but an unexpected visitor could change the game…

    Then it all came crashing down when friends and family were killed when he was a teenager and he got the blame. His powers bound and banished from his home, he was given seven years to figure out what happened and to try and clear his name. The clock has almost run out and he is chasing dead end leads when an old friend calls in a marker. Two girls have been kidnapped, and the few powers he has left to him have made him one of the best trackers in the supernatural world. With his reputation following him, Greyson has made some interesting friends and influential enemies on this side of the veil, and beyond. And they all seem to have their hands in this case. Or tentacles. The Home Summonings series is a dark comedy set where gods and monsters, angels and demons, and obnoxious faerie are all trying to make their way in the world that has dismissed them as myth, or worse forgotten them. Now some of them want to be remembered.

    We have to keep the faith.’The kingdoms of Avantolia are in trouble but they don’t know it yet: war is brewing amongst them, while their ancient enemies, the Magrog demon-masters, are poised to invade.The legendary Tasburai warriors once guarded the kingdoms, but now their elite order triggers more fear than respect. Grandmaster and elite swordfighter Suri-Yi must come to terms with the ghosts of her past and find the courage to revive the Tasburai as a force for good, not a tool of persecution. Along with her gifted but volatile apprentice Adan, she must rebel against the tyranny of her one-time masters and liberate the people from oppression. She and Adan must stop the Avanist Republic exporting revolution to the kingdoms and along the way come to the aid of a spoilt princess, a feisty young thief and an army captain with no self-belief.Redemption for past evil calls – but it may have to wait until present evil is defeated. Time is running out … “Valour, vanity, vengeance” The National“A new superhero is born. An impressive mixture of time-tested fantasy and fresh additions.” Gulf News“Khan’s flowing penmanship and savoir-faire give each character a unique feature and voice.” Bookfabulous“A promising epic fantasy series, with diverse characters and a solid storyline.” – Kirkus Indie Reviews

    Exciting tales of dragons, wizards, warriors and gods. Stories by Aaron J. French, Jacqueline Seewald, Lon Prater, Jay Wilburn, Jennifer Crow, Rie Sheridan Rose, Jason M Waltz, DJ Tyrer, David L. Craddock, Cameron Suey, Jonathan Shipley, and Diana Whiley. Cover art by Luke Spooner.