Epic Magic

Buckle up! The ride's about to get bumpy. When a claw rips through Grogan 'Chief' La Tortue's teepee at midnight, he quickly learns it isn't an ordinary beast but a rougarou, a Cajun werewolf stalking Oyster Island, the ancestral home of the Atakapa Indians. Along with the ghosts in the nearby lighthouse, the island is about to become even more haunted. Buckle up! The ride's about to get bumpy. Here's what some Amazon reviewers are saying: "Can't wait for the next book." "As always, I enjoyed my foray into Eric Wilder's Louisiana world. Some genuine spooky moments and the usual ridiculously...

When the forge-fire calls to her blood, blacksmith Kaelara Veylin becomes the kingdom's most wanted weapon. For twenty years, Kaelara has hidden the flame burning beneath her skin—until the Iron Guard comes hunting Flamebearers with bounties that could feed a village. Now she's running with rebels who whisper she's the key to their revolution, the spark that could ignite a dying realm. But three dangerous men stand between her and survival: Dain Arvath — The relentless Iron Guard captain whose duty wars with desire Evric — Golden-eyed rebel whose pretty lies hide lethal truths The ...

The world still carries its wounds from the first age as it heals from the devastation caused by the War of Strife and Sorrow. A new danger looms, threatening to plunge the world of Auro into an age of darkness, yet amidst the gloom, there exists hope—a fragile thing, either rewarded or punished by fate. A once noble prince, infected by the corruption of the fade, leads his sinister army across the land, leaving destruction in their wake. His sights are set on the realm where the gods once walked among the people.

The boy has lived his whole life trapped within a book-choked chamber older than empires and larger than cities. The girl has been plucked from the outskirts of civilization to be trained as a librarian, studying the mysteries of the great library at the heart of her kingdom. They were never supposed to meet. But in the library, they did. Their stories spiral around each other, across worlds and time. This is a tale of truth and lies and hearts, and the blurring of one into another.

Landover was a genuine magic kingdom, with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement has promised. But after he purchased it, Ben Holiday learned that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention. The kingdom was in ruin. The Barons refused to recognize a king, and the peasants were without hope. A dragon was laying waste the countryside, while an evil witch plotted to destroy everything.

Long ago, brave men and women failed to put down an ancient evil. Now it threatens to ruin the world once again - unless the heirs of those that fought before can stop it. Dalefic the Scourge, above all feared the potential resistance of the Silverthran family. In them ran the power to not only stop his lust for conquest, but also force evil out of the world of Vistari and seal it away forever. Caught up in this struggle are two young sisters, Micah and Katyde. The last of the Silverthran bloodline, the hope of all races rest in the two girls and the dangerous magic they have the ability to...

“A delightful beginning to a promising series that’s sure to appeal to teen readers who feel like outsiders.” — Kirkus Reviews Winner of 14 literary awards — including double finalist in the 21st annual Best Book Awards! From the author of The Death Wizard Chronicles comes a spellbinding new adventure for teens and adults alike. Do You Believe in Magic? is Book 1 of the Dark Circles trilogy — an award-winning coming-of-age fantasy bursting with heart, humor, and high-stakes heroism. Perfect for fans of J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, and Brandon Sanderson. Charlie is a 13-year-old ...

For 500 years, the survivors of the Great Wars lived peacefully in a valley sanctuary shielded by powerful magic from the blighted and dangerous outside world. But the enchanted barriers have crumbled, the borders have been breached by predators, and the threat of annihilation looms large once more. Sider Ament, bearer of the last black staff and its profound power, devoted his life to protecting the valley and its inhabitants.

Grog VI picks up just hours after the end of Grog V. Withdrawing from the Battle of the Ash, Provine Sael and her group are given yet another demanding task. Besides the usual travel, hardship and risk, the small company will have to follow a faint trail that has long gone cold, and dreg up a problem from their past. Meanwhile, Grog faces the challenges of forests, free time, and the dangers of unauthorized singing.

When only the traitor has answers, the Blade must first avoid his trap. The Queen’s Blade saga continues. As Zaren seeks to learn what his former mentor planned, a series of strikes in the city force Zaren to take action. Worse, he learns the truth of the queen’s illness and the steps taken to save her. No longer is magic a danger; now it might be a salvation. Time is not on his side. Pushed to his limits, what he discovers may change the course of his service in the city—and to the queen. As the attacks in the city escalate, Zaren and his team search for answers, but it might already...

I knew the moment my soul burned. I knew the moment the Wraith of Fire had touched me. And now… Was it really so hard for the Heavens to produce some white light? But no, not even just a warm glow at the end of some graffitied tunnel and as for Pearly Gates, well they wouldn’t be opening for me any time soon! Because I wasn’t where I was supposed to be. And I could forget all my jokes about falling into Wonderland and Oz and seeing any of those fuzzy fellas from Narnia, because no amount of wishing that my life was a fairy tale would make it so. Not when I was caught in this nightmare...

Back at Doubli Academy, Ricky finds new acquaintances and a new pastime. However, all is not bliss as circumstances converge making it impossible to avoid confronting his nemesis, Duke Noacci, the man Ricky suspects of killing his parents. While on a school break, he finds himself in the middle of two powers ready to go to war. Ricky must make life-altering decisions as he struggles to save himself and his new friends. Fantasy - Epic/Sword & Sorcery/Coming of Age/Young Adult

Londons fall and kingdoms rise while darkness sweeps the Maresh Empire, and the fraught balance of magic blossoms into dangerous territory while heroes struggle. The direct sequel to A Gathering of Shadows and the final book in the Shades of Magic epic fantasy series, A Conjuring of Light sees the newly minted New York Times best-selling author V. E. Schwab reach a thrilling conclusion concerning the fate of beloved protagonists - and old foes.

There’s a voodoo woman in New Orleans who knows your darkest secrets French Quarter paranormal investigator Wyatt Thomas learns he’s permanently linked to the spirit of a man with whom he’d fought a duel during another lifetime. The only person who can free Wyatt from his curse is long-dead voodoo queen Marie Laveaux. To seek her help, he must travel back to Antebellum New Orleans, succeed in his endeavor, or be trapped in the past forever. When Wyatt meets his former lover at the Mulatto Ball, he doesn’t know if he wants to return. While Wyatt is time traveling, detective Tony ...

Cradle isn’t over yet. Lindon’s journey may have ended, but there are still more tales to tell. The stories in this collection will show you the world after Cradle, those left behind, and even some legends from long ago. Witness the first Uncrowned King tournament. Visit the Monarchs and their voyages in the lands beyond. Get to know the Abidan in their homes, and meet the people of new worlds as they cross paths with familiar faces. And, of course, check in on some old friends.

The chronicles of the magical island of Recluce continue as young Dorrin, fascinated by forbidden science, goes into exile in the lands of Chaos, where he unwillingly invents devices of war to save his land from the evil Chaos wizards.

When apprentice mage Daniel Hadwyn is chosen as a judge for the Confederacy's premier election, he expects academic pressure—not to discover he's the living Ark of Anubis with the power to bend time itself. As a mysterious entity infiltrates the Confederacy's leadership through forbidden soul magic, Daniel and his friends become the only ones who can see through the deception. With his friend Cornella's soul fragmented into magical constructs and powerful officials falling under the entity's influence, Daniel must master his newfound abilities while navigating a world where neither ...

Astrid wakes up in an unfamiliar place, realizing she has been summoned to Elysia, a realm of the Greek gods, by the Goddess Artemis. She discovers she has the ability to wield the elements and her first quests involve seeking out two individuals named Harry and Johnathon, as well as meeting the Oracle. Harry, a follower of Apollo, appears to help her and explains the urgency of her situation, indicating there is a threat to Elysia. As she begins to understand her powers, Astrid feels a connection to the elements and prepares to embark on her journey.

This is no ordinary farming saga. My Demonic Farm merges the grit of survival, the thrill of kingdom-building, and the depth of power struggles with a dash of dark humor. In Theo's world, every crop could be your last, and the line between ally and adversary is as thin as a blade's edge.

When Zareth was first reborn into a strange new world of magic and wonder, he was ecstatic. He’d expected to go on to live an exciting life filled with danger and adventure. Instead, Zareth spends much of his new life on the streets of Tal’Qamar before eventually becoming a Cultist to Cerebon, God of Flesh and Transformation, where he spends most of his time helping rich women smoothen their skin.