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The Caged Dragon
Dan Michaelson - 2021
The plains around Berestal suffer from severe storms, making travel to the city difficult, with the threat of an attack from the people of Vard always looming. He long ago abandoned dreams of serving as a dragon rider, caring for his injured father and brother, but everything is about to change.A Vard attack forces Ashan to risk everything to protect his sister. Doing so brings him closer to the dragons than he had ever imagined, but brings him into a war he never intended to join. Somehow, Ashan and his best friend might be the only ones able to prevent the Vard from reaching a prize they’d long sought, if only they can survive the dangers of the forest, the mysterious Djarn people, a terrifying creature chasing them, and the power of a dragon mage.Packed full of action and adventure, The Caged Dragon is the beginning of a brand new epic fantasy adventure.
Fletcher
P.S. Power - 2018
A thing that no one else can do. Once accomplished he is stuck there, his ancient and disciplined mind mixed with that of a young child, the rambunctious and lazy boy known as Anders Brolly...To give the innocent child the life he deserves, old Farad will have to change. Adapt and find a new path through the world. That of magic and warcraft.It may not be possible for an old hermit to pull off.Especially with an ancient evil coming back into the world.One that knows him all too well...This is the first book in the amazing new series that everyone has been waiting for!
Don't miss out on this incredible adventure.
The King's Sorcerer
B.T. Narro - 2020
The land is full of mystery and intrigue, and Jon wants to explore it all with the dream of one day becoming a sorcerer. But when Jon receives an invite to the castle for training, he starts to believe there has to be a catch.A long time ago, Jon’s father was once a guard near the capital city. Now Jon finds himself back where his father used to work, and he’s beginning to learn why his father had wanted to raise him away from here. He will discover that, along with certain threats to the kingdom, there are also many magical arts to learn. Some seem stronger than others, but all have their use. Jon must come to understand the complexities of sorcery as he uncovers the mysteries and threats to the kingdom. But he also must learn to deal with the other sorcerers who have come to train at the castle at the same time as him...some of whom are hard to trust.
The Crafter's Son
Matthew B. Berg - 2019
But can he master his powers in time to help thwart the plans of a vengeful god? Breeden Andehar grew up the son of a boatwright in a village far from the capital city of Arlon. At sixteen, he is given a chance to receive an education at the local monastery alongside three sons of nobility, a cloth merchant’s daughter and a clever orphan. Breeden and his new friends have their education cut short when a bitter rivalry between two brother gods spawns a conflict which threatens the entire Land. The Crafter’s Son is the first book in a new coming of age epic fantasy series. If you liked The Sword of Shannara, The Wheel of Time, The Dragonbone Chair, or the Stormlight Archive, then you’ll love Matthew B. Berg’s brand new epic fantasy! Pick up The Crafter’s Son to discover this exciting new series today!
Kane's Fate: Weretiger Legend of Meloria Academy
Logan Jacobs - 2021
Growing up, I feared I was going to be the only non-magical person in my family.Then I finally activated, but I didn’t turn into a charmer like my parents or brother.I turned a white tiger shifter.Unexpected, but at least I would be able to attend Meloria Academy, the magical institution my entire family graduated from.Then I learned that not only am I the only white tiger shifter in centuries, but there’s also a prophecy about me saving the entire world, and a combination of my magic and destiny has made me… appealing to every single woman at school, and they can’t seem to keep their hands off me.It’s going to be a crazy first semester.
The Traveler
Xander Jade - 2021
He's an avid outdoorsman and likes to hunt. On one of his trips outdoors, he gets caught up in a storm and wakes up in another reality. One that has magic and fantastical creatures. Trying to cope with his new life, Dominic is given skills to help blend into society. The main item to remember is that females run this world.Disclaimer: The book has harem elements/unconventional relationships, sexual content, cursing, and intended for those 18+.
Foundling Wizard
James A. Eggebeen - 2012
For over a hundred years, the Temple of Ran has been sacrificing young wizards in order to steal their power. When Lorit discovers that he holds the rare ability to use magic, he becomes their next target. At first, he runs, working to master his abilities on the move so that one day he might be able to resist them. But that was before the Temple targets his beloved sister, Onult. In order to save her life, he infuses her with his own power. Now, they're both targets. Together, they'll battle to make the world safe for magicians everywhere... if they can survive the temple's power-hungry priests. If they can't, their enemy will absorb their magic and become unstoppable. Experience the start of an Epic Fantasy Series filled with dark magic, sinister villains, and non-stop adventure. It's perfect for fans of D.K. Holmberg, Will Wight, and K.F. Breene.
Warbringer
Aaron Hodges - 2020
But Tangata are massing in the south, and the allied armies are desperate. They will do anything to halt the enemy advance—including sending untrained men and women into battle. Determined to survive, Lukys seeks aid from the only man who seems to care: Romaine, the last warrior of an extinct kingdom.Meanwhile, the Queen’s Archivist leads an expedition deep beneath the earth. She seeks to uncover the secrets of the Gods. Their magic has been lost to the ages, yet artefacts remain, objects of power that could turn the tide of the war. But salvation is not the only thing waiting beneath the surface. Something else slumbers in the darkness. Something old. Something evil.
Awakening
Robert M. Kerns - 2018
A desperate choice awakens a power he must learn to control, or it will kill him.Marcus is an ancient master, possessing countless secrets of forgotten lore. He trivializes workings of magic anyone else would say is impossible.Gavin becomes Marcus's first apprentice in uncounted years and must thread his way through a society where people who've never met him regard him with unease at best or outright fear at worst. But when he discovers a plot to destabilize and overthrow that society, Gavin must make another choice.Option One: a society’s leadership who would prefer Gavin dead. Option Two: a traitor who actively seeks Gavin's death. Hmmm, looks like it's time to make Option Three...
The Legend of Mary Death
Loren K. Jones - 2019
Marydyth Shalina Forlan Zel’Karyn was gifted with remarkable speed and reflexes, which she turned into sword skill few could match. Wielding the dragon blood sword, Sang Del Dracl, Marydyth made a name for herself with the Army of Coravia. But it was a name she wasn’t happy with; Mary Death. Marydyth is forced to flee to Evandia and embraces her fate. Now a lady of Evandia, Mary Death retires to a life of leisure in the palace of King Oradan. But retirement is not her fate. Made a Royal Guard in honor of her service to the kingdom, Marydyth continues her legend as a sword instructor. But she is still one of the most deadly swordswomen to have ever lived, and that skill is needed to protect her new king and kingdom. And protect them she will, even unto her own death.
The Unforgiven
Michael Anderle - 2020
A moment when one must decide what one is willing to accept. Death, defeat, or allow one’s carnal rage to take control and consequences be damned.” Skharr DeathEaterA lone DeathEater has forsaken his clan. Leaving behind his previous life, Skharr starts building a future next to a dangerous forest in an unknown land.He tells himself it is better than taking gold for questionable reasons.A lone old man travelling with a donkey offers him a choice: Continue this farm life, or trade him Skharr’s just finished home and tilled land for a map.A map that Skharr can use to live large for years… If he survives.The old peddler watches him. Realizing the intelligence, the polished actions of the huge man is but an act. A carefully orchestrated semblance of civility, and shudders.Of all the Barbarian hordes, the rumor was to never, ever upset a DeathEater.And he had come here to unleash this particular DeathEater back into the world.
Wrath
Alex Raizman - 2021
After being executed for crimes forgotten in death, Tira is given the chance to make that choice. Tira chose Acekorah, the Primeval Terror, a being so dangerous few cores will risk trying to contain it.The danger wasn’t important. Tira remembers dying. If containing Acekorah means Tira will face greater danger, that’s a risk worth taking, because the Primeval Terror walked the world long before the races of Man roamed the earth, and Cores bound to him are able to summon beings from beyond the veil of time.Now, forged in the fires of Tira's wrath, the dinosaurs will walk the world anew.
Harpy Core
Noah Layton - 2019
Fight Monsters. Gain Power. Become King. When Kit Jones inherits a house from a long-lost relative, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot – until a mysterious orb in the attic transports him to a far-away land of islands, tropical forests, dangerous creatures, and harpies. But these aren’t your typical harpies – they’re smoking hot, white-winged and know how to defend themselves. Thrown head first into battle, Kit must learn how to fight, command his new abilities, and tame the desires of the beautiful harpies if he wants to have any hope of not only surviving, but leading his girls to victory against a vicious enemy seeking to wipe the harpies from existence. Warning: Harpy Core features explicit sexuality, hot harpies, savage creatures, giant monsters, melee combat, winged flight, fallen kingdoms, assassination attempts, deadly jungles, a sun-splashed archipelago, magical orbs, hidden temples, and a whole lot of bad guys getting speared in the face. If that doesn’t sound like your kind of thing, steer clear.
Lord of the High Reaches
James Haddock - 2021
Kol-ha is what the clan called him, which means shame in clannish. Being a half-breed, Cam was not allowed to take the test to become a clan member. Cam decides that rather than not being worthy to be part of the clan, the clan is not worthy of him. Taking nothing, he leaves the clan to find his place in the world. Though ignorant of the ways of the ‘outside’ world, Cam is a quick learner. His first lesson is the outside world is at war, and he is inadvertently drawn into it. Saving the life of a nobleman’s son, from an invading army’s scouts sets him on a path to meet the King of the Eastern Kingdom. As a reward, Cam is given lands and becomes a pawn in the King’s chess game. Cam sees it for what it is and decides he doesn’t want any part of the King’s game. Fate, however, has a different plan. Cam discovers two moored airships in a plague-stricken village with a single survivor, La-mar. He also finds new weapon innovations and information that will change the balance of power in the Kingdoms. With La-mar’s help, Captain Cam finds himself and his ships back in the King’s chess game. This time it’s with more than one King and Kingdom playing, and they’re playing for blood. When they kill some of Cam’s friends, he spoils their chessboard when he starts playing by his rules of fang and claw.
Caesar's Shadow
Anthony Wright - 2020
Now he can. The newest VRMMORPG Gods & Kings is the closest thing to a time machine he’ll ever get.With the powers of his Warrior Priest class Matt must build his army, level his followers, and discover new battle formations that will help him defeat his enemies and become a true Roman general. More victories means more glory and more men – so Matt must use all his knowledge of history to give his fighters the edge in battle, as well as buffing his troops with ancient magic and even summoning mythic beasts to fight alongside his men. It’s awesome!But his carefree attitude soon earns the scorn of a serious competitor who has made it his mission to rewrite history and see Matt and his allies destroyed. To see the version of Rome he loves come to life, Matt must use all his skill to defeat his nemesis and save the empire.