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New Fantasy Novel by newcomer Richard Foster
James McCrae is sixteen and through the recent loss of his father comes to learn that his family heritage is more than he could have ever imagined. Needing a personal item for a school show and tell session James’ mother decides to give him a box containing and old, mysterious map his father had left to him. James and his friend Merlin discover that the directions on the map were written over a thousand years ago by his descendant and talk of a treacherous journey he must make to the highest mountain in the world to find a portal to another realm. The spectacular world of Kùl where wizards once ruled over demons. What James doesn’t know is that a more sinister force is guiding another, who will stop at nothing to make sure he fails in his quest. A story of adventure, magic, mystery and friendship where a young boy finds that reaching the end of his quest, is only the beginning…
Book One available now on Kindle, paperback and very soon, hardcover.
https://amzn.to/3tSns7R
Hope you enjoy it. Book Two out soon.
James McCrae is sixteen and through the recent loss of his father comes to learn that his family heritage is more than he could have ever imagined. Needing a personal item for a school show and tell session James’ mother decides to give him a box containing and old, mysterious map his father had left to him. James and his friend Merlin discover that the directions on the map were written over a thousand years ago by his descendant and talk of a treacherous journey he must make to the highest mountain in the world to find a portal to another realm. The spectacular world of Kùl where wizards once ruled over demons. What James doesn’t know is that a more sinister force is guiding another, who will stop at nothing to make sure he fails in his quest. A story of adventure, magic, mystery and friendship where a young boy finds that reaching the end of his quest, is only the beginning…
Book One available now on Kindle, paperback and very soon, hardcover.
https://amzn.to/3tSns7R
Hope you enjoy it. Book Two out soon.
Hey, I'm Ryan Toxopeus, self-published Canadian fantasy author. I've been writing and publishing books for more than a decade now, and just released my newest book, A Queen's Edict, which kicks off a new series, 450 years after the conclusion of my first trilogy. I focus on a fast pace, action and intrigue, with some humour sprinkled in. The first trilogy, Empire's Foundation, was pretty well received by readers. I wrote the first book, A Noble's Quest, as a stand alone book because I wasn't sure if writing was something I wanted to dive into. So I focused a lot on the world building and plot, and after some wonderful reviews I was hooked. I learned a lot from writing the first book, and really fleshed out the characters and further expanded the world in the following two books, A Wizard's Gambit and A Hero's Birth, which were both rated over 4 stars on Amazon.
Hello,My name is Aditya Shukla and I have written and published a fantasy book titled 'Tales of Zygorra'.
Synopsis:
A group of 10 teenagers from New York City is mysteriously teleported from their summer camp to the alternate dimension of Zygorra. They discover the Zygorrans possess supernatural powers stemming from a previous scientific misadventure on planet Earth.
The teenagers start developing their own powers. But they also learn uncomfortable truths about themselves, which they must come to terms with.
Can this eclectic mix of characters and personalities work together to achieve a common goal – finding their way back home?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/9354581706
Hello reading world. I am a debut author expecting to self-publish the first book of my trilogy in April and am ready to send out ARCs. It's a middle grade magical realism story with elements of ecology, activism, and nature. I am looking for honest reviews that do not need to be lengthy. Learn more about my book at my website at http://www.carlakesslerauthor.com My contact information is on my website. Thank you in advance!
Clochan is my recent debut novel. It's an historical fantasy that describes life in the Irish south-east before the famine. The book trailer can be seen at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QNxR...
Synopsis: KEVIN NEAL, at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains, fails to bait a Púca to fight. In this compelling, heartrending, Irish coming-of-age story, he learns too well what it costs when monsters are unleashed.
Decades before the great famine, the youngest Neal boy survives the war, but believes he has lost everyone. When he locates a childhood friend—Anastasia Kelly, he learns that she has become aloof and part of a different world. ANTY is as much a stranger to him as the tenants around an abbey by the seashore. The orphans try to hide from the past, but the violence encircling threatens what little they have left.
Can the orphans survive the wake of an Irish rebellion and the troubles unleashed? And, how does a boy fight a thing that tears apart the living and cuts through bone, without alerting powerful men who want to hang him?
Lawrence P. O'Brien (https://www.lawrenceobrien.ca/)
Introductory chapters can be read at https://www.amazon.com/CLOCHAN-Lawren... (Click look inside).
Hi everyone! My name is E.K. Frances and I am the author of The Hybrid The Hybrid. It is set in the future where some humans have powers which are either Light or Dark – these humans are called alphas.
The Hybrid is the first in a series and follows the story of Sebastian who joins an academy to learn how to control his powers. He is forced to join the Dark but is actually Light. It’s quite a dark novel in which Sebastian faces rejection from the Light alphas and brutality from the Dark alphas. It’s ultimately about his path – whether he will choose Light or Dark in the face of incredible challenges.
I would love to get any feedback – good or bad (but hopefully good :))
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hybrid-Book-...
Thanks!!
E.K.
My name is Terence Park. I write SF and Fantasy and my next book Door Witch is out soon. For lovers of anime and RPG fantasy - with added realism. Synopsis:
On an alternate Earth, Alan Bates lives in Lanndern. He's an avid gamer on Earth Myth, an online role playing game and has one of the highest level in-game avatars, a level thirteen nomad, however he's seldom in employment, education or training - but he's just got a job and is hoping to sort his finances out. Fate steps in - late one night he's woken by his mobile - it's a girl claiming to be Sivitya.
The problem is Sivitya is a Door Witch he hired to protect his property - on Earth Myth - and she's a non-playable character. There are problems for Sivitya too: to start with she only knows the Earth Myth avatar who hired her, and Alan Bates doesn't look anything like him. Through encounters with a nosy neighbour, Jimbo's Cafe, the local hospital and the law, they have to figure each other out. They also need to take on board her news. And yet Earth Myth is only a game so how is Alan Bates going to get Sivitya back; but then events take a hand, turning his life upside down.
Door Witch n
NPC class in Earth Myth equipped with portal spells. Responsible for organising the defences of your House when you are offline. Also useful defending against raids.
Link to advance review copy (on Reedsy) - see this blog post
Hello my name is Tony Bishop. I published my novel The Bard of Souvac back in March of 2020. I am hoping to get some traction with this novel as I have the sequel submitted for publishing. If anyone is interested in reading or giving a review please reach out to me.Here is a little information.
Trapped in a curse for a hundred years the Bard of Souvac has traveled the length and breadth of the world. Searching always for a way to be freed from his prison of immortality, but first he must find the truth about those who imprisoned him in life.
Now with a glimmer of hope The Bard returns to the very place where the curse was initiated, knowing that this time he would find the missing pieces to the mystery of his freedom. Gathering together an unlikely group The Bard will travel high into the White Mountains of the North for the last piece of information that will grant him liberty, or so he believes.
This is a review that I received just last month
This book is incredibly captivating, with a storyline that is worthwhile. There is nothing negative to report about this book. It was an enjoyable and fascinating read. This was a result of the commendable effort put in by the author in heightening the tension and suspense right up until the climax of the story. The spirited protagonist, compelling characters, unpredictable and overarching plot, and scenic views made me love this book. For these reasons, I rate this book four out of four stars. I recommend this book to persons who enjoy adventurous books with thrilling plots.
by Kennedy NC
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Money GoneBusiness tycoon Hardik Seth and his family have been under the scanner of the Income Tax Commissioner, Rakesh Bisht, for the longest time. His efforts to nab Seth for accumulation of wealth that is definitely not kosher have hit legal hurdles. Meanwhile, Seth’s son, Rohan, meets the enchanting Eli in London and the mysterious Mr. Maduro in the British Virgin Islands, who introduce him to the business of money laundering in its newest form.
With the advent of crypto-currency and blockchain technology it has become a herculean task for the authorities to trace, gather evidence and institute legal proceedings against the culprits.
Bisht, his trusted deputy, Ajit Pandey, and rookie lawyer Saket Sharma are hot on the Seths’ trail. It’s almost impossible to track the elusive crypto-currency … and the Seths, who are always a step ahead. Or are they …?
My debut thriller novel is now live on Amazon globally as a print book as well as an eBook. Please buy your copy today and share the links with your friends and family members. Thank you for your support and encouragement. Happy Reading!
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Hello and good day to everyone,I'm Oliver and although I've been writing Fantasy on and off for a long while now, I've rarely had the mettle to publish my work, much less spread the word about it.
I'm currently working on the third novel in my Dark Fantasy series 'The Planeswalker Chronicles' which is set in a universe where 52 years prior to the story taking place, a seemingly omnipotent being appeared and then proceeded to turn everything upside-down by bestowing two boons: a framework to visit other planes (worlds) and the ability to participate in the 'class system' - a system that allows every mortal to pick from a broad selection of classes depending on one's 'inherent specs'. Once chosen, a class then instantly bestows knowledge of concepts, techniques and skills associated with it.
In return, the being that became known as "The Transcended" demanded but one thing in return: wealth.
This brought about one simple question amongst its newfound followers: how does one create wealth?
And while the answer differs greatly depending on whom the question is posed to, there is one reply that has become universally accepted for denying it spells doom: power, for power begets profit, and profit creates wealth.
This simple answer then evolved into a tenet by which those who walk the planes live and die by, for what better way to gain wealth than by taking it from someone else?
The first novel ( A Prelude in Aether ) begins in the city of Nexus, which is a vast, sprawling city that has prospered greatly under the semi-balanced rule of five opposings clans that first heeded the Transcended's call to make profit in such a way that it founded a major temple there.
One of these clans are the Shinora which founded their wealth on a panacea called Ambrosia alongside their unrivaled medical expertise, yet they are the weakest amongst the five and in a push for change, the clan invested with a great sacrifice where the return is almost due.
Anna Shinora, NetName Dusk, grew up a sheltered, spoiled scion that, on her fourteenth birthday, is about to unwillingly enter a new, different world in search for two things: a purpose and her twin sister Chiara, NetName Dawn, that had been snatched away from her by the man with the mask exactly three years ago, on their eleventh birthday.
Meanwhile, on another plane entirely, a young immortal occasionally weeps for the ancestors that she never got to know.
So far, my two self-published novels are only available as Kindle eBooks on Amazon.
Thank you and stay safe
I believe I posted my novel in the wrong section before.The Bard of SouvacHere is a review of this novel.
Review of The Bard of Souvac
Post by Kennedy NC » 10 Feb 2022, 01:18
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Bard of Souvac" by Tony L. Bishop.]
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The Bard of Souvac by Tony Bishop is an adventure fiction that revolves around a bard that is cursed with immortality and bound by an oath to ruthless knights. In an attempt to break free from this curse and regain his freedom, he tries to form a group to embark with him on this perilous quest. Unaware of what lies ahead in this life-threatening journey, they agree to follow the bard. Will they persist despite the life and death scenarios that cause them to despair and think of giving up? Will the bard be able to save himself and conquer the knights while faced with different hurdles? I implore you to read this riveting book to find out.
The Bard of Souvac is a thrilling book describing the adventurous and mysterious journey of an immortal man and his companions. This book contains murder, betrayal, violence, and sword fights but also possesses entertaining elements such as romance and fantasy. Tony Bishop carefully and detailedly writes this book in an enlivening manner deserving a wide readership.
This book has a lot of positive aspects. Firstly, my attention was captured by the many epic tales narrated in this book. The stories had strong moral components, livened my mood, and possessed engaging plot lines. Furthermore, the vicious confrontation with the enemies and the mysterious creatures kept me on my toes. I couldn’t curtail my excitement while reading about the fight between Garen and Dale. This is definitely an action-packed suspense book.
Also, the author incorporates humor into this book by adding fun-loving characters. The blissful bond and love between Koyne and Avalon were comforting. I appreciated the friendship between the characters and resonated with the songs. Not only this, the intriguing backgrounds and creative description of the landscapes gave a vivid and interesting picture and sparked my imagination. Lastly, this book was exceptionally edited and had gripping descriptive language. It also had a threatening yet exciting tone. What I enjoyed most was the element of surprise, such as the unexpected connections between the characters.
This book is incredibly captivating, with a storyline that is worthwhile. There is nothing negative to report about this book. It was an enjoyable and fascinating read. This was a result of the commendable effort put in by the author in heightening the tension and suspense right up until the climax of the story. The spirited protagonist, compelling characters, unpredictable and overarching plot, and scenic views made me love this book. For these reasons, I rate this book four out of four stars. I recommend this book to persons who enjoy adventurous books with thrilling plots.
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Northmen Saga ~ Book One
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"I can judge friends. Or foes. I know which one is a big wolf, which one is a small dog, and which one is a small dog who only pretends to be a big wolf. You, big wolf."
William, a young blacksmith, has promised his mother not to go to the northern lands and find out about his father's killer. But after he kills several bandits by the river, he has no choice but to flee north and break his promise. He joins a small army of fishermen who will fight the Northmen who want to raid the southern villages. He meets his toughest opponent, a beautiful but fierce girl named Vida. A warrior princess who wants to unite her people.
Whose destiny will win?
Hi all, I’m Johnathon - a huge lover of reading and writing books!My book The Chain Between Worlds has so far been well received, rating quite highly (4.9 on Goodreads at the moment), but unfortunately I haven't had the reach to get it out there to the readers of the world. If you love Fantasy novels you'll love my book. It's got mystery, adventure, twists and turns, betrayals (*gasp*) and of course romance.
You can find it on my website: https://johnathonnicolaoucreations.com
or
on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/s?i=digital...
or
on Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/the-...
Synopsis:
Runner up in the 2021 TCK Publishing Reader’s Choice Awards: Fantasy Genre
At the age of five Lincoln was abandoned inexplicably at an orphanage by his father with nothing but a promise to return and an old wrist chain. 11 years later when seemingly ordinary 16-year-old Lincoln runs away from yet another foster home, heading to his favoured spot in New York City, he is attacked by a dog, a monstrous three headed dog the size of a truck. Becoming marked, a string of attacks follow, only ending when he is saved by El, Ben, and AJ, a group of enhanced people known as Ascendants. Discovering the world is not as it seems, with Sorcerers, Nature Spirits and demonic monsters all hiding in plain sight, he learns that he is a long-lost Ascendant himself; discovering that the chain his father left him was at the centre of a conspiracy that resulted in his abandonment and his father’s subsequent disappearance.
The Chain Between Worlds
Johnathon Nicolaou
The siren call of the New World rings loud across Irithrial. And amongst the mad dash to the west comes eight tales that would be woven together into but one. Each makes their way west with a goal in mind. A dream to fulfill. A dark past to flee from. Thus, it was the New World that brought the eight together. Into a story to be told for the ages. A story of bonds and redemption. A story of betrayal and corruption. A story of two forces clashing together to determine not just the fate of the New World, but the rest of Irithrial as well. The Nephilem. The Saint. The Immortal. The Royal. The Deities' Guardian. The Showman. The Champion. The Shield. Eight souls, all brought together by the King that stands above them all. The King that sets the stage for their future battles. For their fates, whatever they may be. Thus begins the story of the New World, and Hastur's return.Hello. I've been working closely with a friend of mine on our first novel: Clouded Waters. The first of four planned for our series: New Dawn, Final Dusk. The story comes directly from a tabletop RPG campaign that I knew needed to be immortalized on the page.
Clouded Waters is available on Amazon as an ebook and in paperback. Thank you to all readers for supporting us. If you enjoy Clouded Waters please consider leaving a review. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed writing it.
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Hi, no idea if this is the place to do it but could some of you good people say who my writing is most comparable to in the fantasy/epic fiction field, for a query letter to literary agents pre-publication of my novel, Avatars of Malaran (working title). Here are two excerpts from the novel. Who does it remind you of (if anyone)?https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i... and https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z...
Hi,I'm looking for beta readers of my final book in The Virus of Beauty Series. Anyone interested please contact me. I'm looking for readers who will also post a review on the book's page.C.B. Lyall
The Vassal of Magic
Hello! My name is Nicki and my debut novel Release: Book One of the Celestial Guardians Series will be released on April 23rd!I am so excited to share my little YA Fantasy realm with the world!
I currently have the Ebook available for Pre-sale and my paperback will be available on Amazon. Check me out on my website
www.author-insider.com
FB, IG, and Twitter - NickiWilliamsAuthor
Blurb:
Tensions run high in this world shared by humans, fae, and daemons. Heir to the House of Aries, Tahlia has been shielded from many of these hard truths––that is, until the night of her eighteenth birthday when everything changes. After undergoing an intense ritual, she is cast from her realm of Arilon to the middle domain of Belhalla, where she discovers the discrimination amongst the races and the building war between them. The survival of herself and those she cares for lies in her hands. Tahlia must now learn how to harness the fire within her while also coming to terms with the universe’s destiny for her. Is there more to life than the title one is born with? More importantly, will she be able to become the Celestial everyone needs before it’s too late, or will her hand be forced to release?
Amazon link:
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Dannie builds a life as a wife, mother, and restaurateur only to discover superpowers to defeat demons and monsters from an evil dimension. Discover her incredible journey into the supernatural. Paperback $8.49, Kindle $.99, or read for free on KU https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
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Storm's Bride
Georgia -
He caught me out in the wilds hunting for food to feed my family. We were starving, and I had no choice but to pursue better prey in Orc territory. I knew the risks, but hunger pains overruled all common sense. When he caught me, I was sure that death was next. However, he took one look at me and boldly claimed I was to be his bride.
Now I had to figure out how to escape him and his clan. However, the longer I am with him, the more I get to know him --- the more I like him. I may be falling in love with the sweet Orc warrior.
Storm -
I was hunting with my clan's hunters when we came upon a scrawny human female. It was apparent she was alone in the wilds of our territory, and that was dangerous for a tiny human. The forest held all kinds of dangers and wild beasts. So I did what any good Orc would do in my situation. I claimed her as my bride and took her back to my clan, even if she was unwilling.
Now I had to figure out how to teach a human female to live as an Orc and find her family. But, of course, I didn't expect to fall in love with my tiny, feisty human.
You can Pre-order now on Amazon.com
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I self-published a fantasy novella called Coincident.I’ve followed the patterns of the universe. Now they follow me.
I don’t hit the ground when I jump. Unless I want to.
And light carries me, as if I were another photon, and it lifts me to new heights from which I drop to somewhere new.
It’s not witchcraft or science or a miracle. It’s just me.
Vanessa and her brother Wesley have harnessed extraordinary magical abilities. Wesley's experiments to determine the forces that control destiny have led him on a journey of discovery, only to be captured and held prisoner by someone coveting his powers. Guided by nothing but a series of coincidences, Vanessa and her friend Saphron travel by starlight to rescue Wesley. But what do the coincidences really mean? And what other powers must Vanessa unleash before she can find her brother?
Hi all! This year I published my debut novel, Advocatus. It's a fantasy novel (doi!) about a lawyer named Felix and the sorts of clients he has to defend. It's light-hearted, with plenty of jokes and nonsense, but there are some quite serious themes, and I can promise at least one moment that one reviewer described as 'emotional'. Emotional experience may vary :) The official blurb probably tells it better, so here it is:
Advocatus tells the tale of Felix, a junior lawyer with one last case before he can strike out on his own.
His client? A terrifying magical warlord accused of, amongst other horrifying crimes, two counts of Attempted Genocide (and six counts of Theft). His plea? Innocent, of course! All in a day’s work for Felix.
Psychic frogs, downtrodden goblins, time-travelling wizards, and a whole host of other magical defendants become his caseload as Felix begins trying to make a name for himself as a successful lawyer in a world rife with sorcery.
The biggest case of his life: defending humanity in front of Habeus, the God of Justice himself. Lose, and it’s all over. Not just for him, but for the whole of mankind.
Advocatus
Hello reading world! My fantasy and sci-fi epic, A Dream of Dawn, will be released on June 17th. I am euphoric to share this mythological world filled with gods, monsters, mystery, empires warring across the cosmos and people trying to conquer their fate.Synopsis:
Spartak is a killer. It has gotten him to the top of the richest planet in the universe. Now, he is in a lord of a criminal empire, a prince of hearts, the most desired bachelor and the most hated man in the Karstian Empire. His is a legacy of money, blood and power that killed all before him.
Malia is a killer. She has fought in the Universal War and knows secrets that can turn the tide for her side. Those secrets have made her achieve legendary things. Now, to save everything she loves, she must achieve another: rob the most dangerous man she knows. Spartak Andersen. Only their Ways are woven in a grander design.
A shadow from a forbidden age is returning. Against a backdrop of battles and plots, wonder and terror, the sinful shall be called to honour. The small shall be called to greatness. When the mighty and mad and magical clash for dominion over fate, the whole universe will tremble. For there can be only one Master of the Destined Ways.
It is here on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
and
on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dream-Dawn-M...
A fantasy trilogy that's complete, magic swords, demons, wizards, dragons all wrapped up in a unique adventure. For the month of April, all three e-books are $1 off the regular price, or free through KindleUnlimited.Book 1 Fall of the Western Kings
Book 2 Child of Prophecy
Book 3 Key to Tirumfall
Hello dark fantasy horror readers.My name is Jason Harrington.
I am looking for readers and reviewers to help spread the first two books of my double trilogy Destiny of the Void Triangle. Its a series filled with a wide spread of detailed magic, from natural elements and uniquely explored uses of time sorcery, to demon sorcery, blood magic and necromancy.
The story centers on a boy named Rylin, and his best friend, Ishell. In the beginning of the first book, they are peasant children from an impoverished village. Their signs of power quickly gain the attention of a benevolent gathering of mages called the Order of the Enlightened Sun. But as they are recruited and trained, an ancient demonic evil awakens, beginning its schemes to end all creation.
The second book sees Rylin and Ishell, two years after book one, and much deeper in their training. Rylin, as a Chronomancer, a sorcerer who manipulates the essence of time and space, (space being location, and no time-travelling) and Ishell as an Evoker Sorceress, a hard trained wielder of the natural elements. But a war has come to their home continent, and their enemies are bent on genocide.
These books are filled with gory scenes of battle, world building, a detailed magic system, and a shared wide spread of characters.
The Chronomancer and the Book of Worms: Book One of Destiny of the Void Triangle
The Chronomancer and the Crimson Invasion: Destiny of the Void Triangle: II
This Book Funnel promo offers new and different sci-fi and fantasy books entering the market. Your next favorite book may be among them.https://books.bookfunnel.com/free-kin...
-Hi. I'm looking for blog posts/guest posts/author interviews/book reviews/etc.
-I'm trying to promote my FREE book and my new release. Coming-of-age fantasy. Middle age/young adult.
-Please let me know if you can help. Thanks.
Hi all, I love the positive energy in this book group! I am a newbie indie author looking for some ARC reviews on a fantasy fiction novel that I have written. It's set to come out in September. I would appreciate any constructive and honest reviews!
I am probably the biggest fan of Avatar the Last Airbender on the planet and my world (Visanthe) was created as a bit of a love letter to ATLA, only instead of 4 elements, there are 6. I am not expecting glowing reviews, but if it touches the heart of one person, I'll be over the moon. I am still tweaking it before it comes out, so don't worry if you find things that don't sit well, but please feel free to contact me and let me know.
I'll leave the blurb below in case any of you are interested. And if you are, you'll be able to find the book on NetGalley <3
THE SHADOWS HAVE AWAKENED...
Raised on a small unassuming island in the Caribbean, with the kind of sleepy town lifestyle better suited to old fishermen than fiery young troublemakers, Savara believes she has her world all figured out—and hates it. Yet, on her eighteenth birthday—the anniversary of her parents’ death—she wakes up to find the only world she has ever known might have all been a lie.
An unexpected death and the appearance of a mysterious off-worlder force Savara question everything she has ever known as she and Jasper—her "only adventurous in books" best friend—are thrust into the unknown, faced with a task that will not only determine their fates, but the fate of an entire nation. The shadows of a long-forgotten past have awakened with a thirst for blood. Will she be able to stop them from devouring everything in their path? Or will she fall victim to her own demons?
Join them on their journey to a world of elemental magic, where the lines of good and evil have been distorted, and truth is most often paid for in blood.
Welcome to Visanthe.
If you'd prefer not to use NetGalley (though it would help with increasing visibility) you can also find the book here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/8mv9kg8abm Welcome To Visanthe
"You couldn't pay me to take this job!"...or so Rahbeem Roth thought. But his rent and food payments had some other ideas. So now he's a guidance counselor at "Absolution Academy". America's first official "Magic School."
He's now one of the only human adults in a school full of magical teenagers. And these magical teenagers have all kinds of messed up problems that Rahbeem has to help solve--from a Militant Afrocentric Demon Hunter, to a popular child star trying to bring his girlfriend back from the dead!
Magic School America. The first 3 episodes are free, and I would love some reviews and likes.
Come check it out on Kindle Vella, and have a few laughs! 😝
Just because we're in an apocalypse doesn't mean we can still have fun!😁
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-School-A...
Sometimes finding the right book can be daunting. Here is a collection of Fantasy books by new author at your fingertips.https://books.bookfunnel.com/fantasys...
Violet Last and Tremblinghttps://www.amazon.com/Violet-Last-Tr...
When war comes to Madame Birch's School for Young Gentlewomen of Noble Character, Violet Tierat and her friend Kiera are whisked away to safety by Sgt. Ternathe, a stoic and handsome soldier. For Kiera, this is a stroke of good luck, as it postpones her marriage to an awful prince and gives her one last chance at escape. For Violet, it's the first step in a tragic chain of events that will force her into a position of leadership she neither prepared for nor wanted.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=chasing+...Immortality – a blessing… or a bitch?
Thutmose has dragged the leaden baggage of his immortality around with him for millennia, and now, desperately weary, has resolved to bring his own accursed existence to an end. Understandably, for an immortal, this is not going to be an easy task! By universal law, there is only one individual who can help him in this grim endeavour – his father, Lucifer… the Devil.
As one might expect, his dear daddy is not a model parent – an errant father par excellence, who proves to be very elusive. Loathsome, utterly self-absorbed, but insanely attractive, Lucifer spends most of his time in pursuit of his own agendas and carnal gratification. He has recently turned to flirting with archangels, particularly Michael, whose hard-to-get indifference drives Lucifer crazy.
Thutmose hasn’t fallen far from the paternal tree. Captivating, desirable, somewhat sinful but exotic, and with a temper that can level continents (an anger issue that he has always fought hard to suppress).
Amazingly, those same archangels, who are partially to blame for Thutmose’s predicament, now employ their own seduction. They vow to stand with him shoulder to shoulder to do battle against his father and his dark armies, and prevent Lucifer from taking him to the underworld.
With cameo appearances from Tutankhamen, Bes, and assorted other Egyptian deities, the ensuing quest for his father throws Thutmose into the kick-ass adventure of his (considerable) lifetime, as he is thrust and dragged from one dimension to another. He eventually faces a final fork in the road: to make the impossible choice between a sweet, finite human existence… or to remain a raging, tortured immortal.
Hi! My book, Secrets of Urthis, is finally out in Paperback!It's about Samuel Irwin Miner. He grew up on a lonely mountain top, his small and ordinary life ruled by his father and grandfather. They mistreat the boy who has special talents and certain feminine ways. Now the nineteen-year-old has seen his father do the unspeakable, and now he has been left bloodied and alone to die deep in the forest by that same man. Irwin pulls himself out of the mud and escapes. From that day on, Irwin will never be the same.
He sets off to explore the planet of Urthis where he slowly realizes his Ferro-kinetic powers help him to do more than mint coins, they heal him from death knells and keep those around him grounded. He must learn to survive the wrath of frightening specters that live in the shadows and darkness, avoid creatures who harness the elements, and fight beings who can shapeshift into anything. Only after meeting a beautiful telepath and a ruggedly handsome shapeshifter does Irwin begin to uncover the secrets of Urthis.
Secrets of Urthis
Hello everyone. I have been pondering doing an ebook giveaway, but I thought I would ask how well they have worked for other fantasy authors here. Doing it is a bit of a risk, since it comes from overtime hours, and I am not planning on making that back. I wanted to know what the general experience has been for finding more readers in your target audience. Its dark fantasy horror, I just got a new cover on the first book, and I am nearly done writing the third of the trilogy.
Hi there, I am a newbie author based in New Zealand and I'd love to connect to a readers and reviewers! Minu FreitagThe Fragments, The Spheres - Book One. If you want to take a break from dragons and swords, vampires and werewolves, fay and demons, witches and wizards, and foe to lover tropes ... this might be for you :).
I can promise a stunning setting with believable characters, exceptional world-building, mysterious artefacts, arcane machine creatures, and ancient shadow creatures all entangled in a net of ambiguous intentions, hidden secrets, dire consequences, and political machinations that threaten to destroy worlds.
Does that sound like you? Blurbs below.
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Readers of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials will love Minu Freitag’s fast-paced contemporary fantasy adventure The Fragments, the first Book in The Spheres series, where a handful of young protégées find themselves entangled in an age-old conflict that threatens to destroy more than one world.
In her debut novel, Minu Freitag creates a tantalising multiverse that will captivate readers of fantasy and science fiction alike. Set in the parallel worlds of the Spheres, the first book in the series takes place in the Protectorate, a world similar to ours but caught in the grip of a ruthless dystopian society, and the Fragments, a world in which human exiles form a fragile alliance with the machine-based inhabitants and the enigmatic Sceadwian shadow creatures.
Thank you :).
Vorclaw VORCLAW
Spurred on by the unexpected loss of his wife, the military officer Baltus Blackpool plans to enact his revenge by dismantling the decadent ruling council of Vorclaw by building his own cult—The Black Masks! Meanwhile, his son Dru bonds with others and delves into a less respectable career path that his father is forced to embrace.
Magnus Foehammer, the infallible right hand of Baltus, rears an orphaned elf he names Leif. The elf, raised as a human alongside his adopted brother Bjorn, has no memory of his past but has an uncanny propensity towards good.
Leif and Bjorn bond with Dru Blackpool and all three follow their own fathers’ footsteps into the army. However, they get caught up in Baltus Blackpool’s plans to overtake the Vorclaw while falling into their own misfortunes involving deceit, magic and a quest to save Leif from the vampiress and her arch-goblin hoards!
Sojourns in VanaSOJOURNS IN VANA
Vorclaw must pay! General Baltus Blackpool continues to enact his revenge for his wife’s untimely death by placing the nation of Vorclaw under his military control and begins to hunt down the rulers of Vorclaw, known as The Council of Twelve.
Queen Ooktha, ruler of the arch-goblins, realises she is betrayed and is willing to sacrifice her followers and her own safety in order to garner revenge against the Blackpool brothers
– even if it means devastating her lover, Leif Foehammer!
Hundreds of miles far to the north, Leif and Bjorn Foehammer, Dru Blackpool and others are cut off from returning from their mission. They are forced to fight for their lives against the undead and other creatures. As they sojourn through the mountains to find a new way home, they encounter unexpected allies and a potential revelation about Leif’s past! But if they return, will it be a happy homecoming?
Hi, I'm Jim and I am the author of The Serpent of Time.https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B6S6DV2R
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
It is an epic fantasy story. If you enjoy Krull, Storm-light Archives, LOTR or The Hobbit you may enjoy it.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Hi,My name is Danielle Paquette-Harvey.
I write steamy romance fantasy books filled with werewolves and vampires.
Age-Old Enemies is an enemies to lovers romance fantasy filled with vampires, werewolves, and a wicked demon.
Age-old Enemies
Blurb :
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"This story was captivating from page one to the last page. I was so intoxicated by the world Danielle built that I had to quite literally put my own life on hold to read this book. The love, affection, secrets, and the tension is all there. I LOVE the concepts introduced with vampires and Danielle does an elegant job at introducing more fantasy elements as the story continues. By the end of the book, you realize just how massive this world is and that alone is exhilarating."
"I heard my wolf call to me. She wanted me to go to him. But I told her to stop, she must be wrong. That man kidnapped me. He was the enemy. He was a vampire, for god’s sake! Why was I so attracted to him?"
Assassins are lurking. The book of secrets has been stolen. The peace treaty is broken. It’s the dawn of a new war between werewolves and vampires. The nymphs’ lands will be once more stained with blood.
Kate is Alpha’s daughter, living with her pack, and hoping to find her mate. She’s aware that werewolves and vampires have always been age-old enemies, even though she’s never met a vampire herself. Everything is perfect in her life until that fateful night.
Damien, heir to the vampire’s throne, needs to find the werewolves’ heirloom in order to gain an advantage in the war. Little did he knows that this simple task will change his life forever, in more ways than he thinks.
What do you do when your captor becomes the object of your desires? War is unforgiving, fate is cruel, but love always finds a way.
https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Three-Ri... Hello. My name is Seth Hobbs and I am quite new here, but looking forward to exploring the site and lots of great authors/readers/books. Check out my epic fantasy world!
Hi! I'm the author of a horror / fantasy novel (it's whimsical too, and not too dark) called Misfit's Magic: The Last Halloween. It's the story of how when balance of magical power takes a sudden nasty turn, a lonely 13-year-old orphan boy who knows nothing about magic is called upon to save the town he’s been desperately trying to escape.I love the spooky season, so I had a lot of fun writing this book and crafting a spooky atmosphere:
"His eyes ran over the ornate serifs and twirls of the words while a breeze rustled the leaves dangling over the gravestones. An owl hooted in reply, serenading the thin clouds sliding in front of a low, large moon like a flock of ghosts."
BookLife gave it an editor's pick and called it "...riveting debut young adult horror novel..." (that made me so happy :)
Check it out if you are looking for a good read while the leaves are falling and the jack-o'-lanterns are glowing?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BF3P5Z7W
Hi I'm E.I.Laughton I am the author of Return To Annwn Book 1 The journey begins
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Return-Annwn...
This is my first fantasy novel, I am sure I still have a lot to learn, in a planned trilogy. It follows Willow, who abandoned in a forest as a baby learns that she is not who she thought. Half mage, half goddess, she is the one destined to fulfil a prophecy. She is destined to unite the fractured kingdoms of the Gods. She will have to face love, death, war and creatures she only believed true in fairytales. It also has a little twist in the fact that it is an Arthurian fantasy, a little twist on the legend of King Arthur and Merlin ;)
Hi!I'm Athene Z. Adam. I am the debut author of Imperious Realm, Book 1 of the Reign of the North Forest series.
Imperious Realm blends genres and is a futuristic political fantasy. Here is my book blurb:
Adults are slowly dying off and children are becoming “Antisenent”—not aging, confined to their young bodies. Unable to reproduce, the population will soon reach a standstill.
This is the dismal fate of the people of the planet Eiyesa.
For Sergen, his inability to age holds a darker reality. He and his mother are restricted from leaving their home by his father, Erek.
A powerful political figure, Erek may be combating a harsh political regime and its misguided ideologies but he is the opposite at home, secretly violent with his family. Sergen’s only visitor is his healer, who mends their wounds but is otherwise powerless to help them.
Surely, there must be a way out of Sergen’s tragic circumstances?
https://www.amazon.ca/Imperious-Realm...
Hello. I'm Herman Hunter, author of The Revenant and the Tomb.Here's the blurb from my upcoming book, whose title and cover will be revealed on my YouTube channel (Herman P. Hunter's THE LORE FORGE) October 13th, 2022:
A wizard's assistant named Odo.
A journey that takes him halfway across the world.
In his possession, a mysterious object, warded and sealed.
To protect him, a group of mercenaries paid a fortune in gold.
And from the start, they are being hunted.
What stalks Odo in the night? And will he complete his mission?
Good evening. My name is Theresa McEvoy, author of "The Wicked Phoenix."https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Phoenix Shadowwalker, a wicked warlock, has plans to take over Vacari! The first step is already in motion, as he will soon imprison the King and Queen of Goldmoor and force the citizens to make him King. The Druchii have sworn allegiance to Phoenix. The only hope for Goldmoor and Vacari rests on the shoulders of Ong, a mighty warrior, and Keisha, a beautiful lady Eladrin. They will need to recruit from the warrior's hometown, contact some dragons for help and reach the Eladrin's city without Phoenix finding them or the Eladrin's kingdom. Can they get the help they need and free Goldmoor? Will they succumb to the growing attraction between them?
Autumn ChaosOlena NikitinHi Everyone, I'm Olena or rather Olga - a female part of the author's team publishing under the pen name Olena Nikitin.
We love fantasy - especially the one more on the dark side, with a hint of spice and a big dollop of humour.
If you like similar things, please visit our profile and hopefully, we will become friends.
Hello everyone. I'm Sam. My debut novel is a dark urban fantasy. Here's my book blurb: Eva Jackson became a Daywalker Vampire after her family was massacred one hot summer day in Georgia. From that day on, the very essence of her existence changed forever. For a time she found happiness until the Monarchs decided to purify their ranks and wanted to rid themselves of the Daywalkers permanently.
For 400 years, through centuries of monumental change, she was forced to flee from their nefarious attentions. Now, in 2150, in a place known as New Abyssinia, she believes that she has finally found the refuge she needs—a place where she can live in relative peace and security.
But when the liege mayor’s daughter goes missing, Eva knows that she must act, even if it will send her hurtling toward a conflict with the sinister forces that annihilated her people all those years ago. These forces are aligned with the Six Devils of High Point, an evil lurking deep in the heart of the fledgling nation. They are determined to bring the country into a devastating war with the American Empire.
Finding allies in a Congolese spirit wolf, a Russian cyborg, and a genius former Haitian rebel, Eva is ready to take on a dreadful entity that threatens her very existence. But does she have what it takes to prevent a wicked malevolence from destroying her new home? Or has she left it too late to make her stand?
https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Dark...
Hi I am Doug my first book comes out November 13th. Here is a blurb. PROLOGUEDear Reader;
My name is Birathos, and I am the leading guardian angel
assigned by God to train, support, and guide newly assigned
guarding angels. The angels’ primary purpose is to protect and
guide their assigned humans. I commission angels at the time
of human conception. Our primary purpose is to thwart Satan’s
demons’ efforts to corrupt human souls. Know that failure to
keep the soul from doing evil and not repenting causes great
anguish to the Father. Failure by a soul to repent may, upon its
death, result in it being consumed at the demons’ feast. We have
assigned guarding angels to humans since the beginning of time.
Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam speak of
guarding angels in their teachings. Their beliefs may dictate various protection tasks, but all have guarding angels protecting their charges. I have shared with you my letters sent to one particular guarding angel (Leuviah). As you are reading, note the trials and challenges this young man moves through in his life and the outstanding efforts Leuviah implements to keep her charge safe and in God’s grace. In that the Father has given free will to his children, guarding angels cannot directly intervene in their charges’ decision process. They may whisper positive influences but cannot directly cause the events to occur. We have trained the angels to protect their charges when danger occurs. One exception is Guardian Angels Battle For Human Souls if the human’s name is written in the Book of Life. The Book reflects a specific date and time that the life is to end. As you read the letters and discover the wonderful work Leuviah has done to protect her assignment, it may cause you to pause and reflect on dangerous events in your own life that may have left you wondering how you survived. Maybe a medical professional told you it was a MIRACLE you survived, and you were uninjured. There are events in the proceeding letters that depict just that, instances when Leuviah wrapped her wings around Lyle (her charge), saving him from harm. The primary question is, how will Lyle grow—in Christ’s grace or devolve to the lowest levels of corruption and evil?
Angel of God, Briathos
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Angel...
Hi all, I'm Jeff, and I'm pretty new to goodreads. I recently published my first novel. It's a contemporary fantasy with a touch of sci-fi and a hint of mythology with more to come. I'm actively working on book 2, but in the meantime, The Garden Gnome is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, and e-book. It is also currently free for Kindle Unlimited users. The Garden Gnome: Theory of Magic - Book 1
Where did magic go?
Our world is defined by science, but history tells us that the world was once a much more magical place. Every culture has tales of when the gods walked among us, when strange magical creatures dwelt in the dark, and when users of magic were respected and feared.
We tell ourselves that these stories are myth and superstition. But what if they aren’t?
What if magic were to return? And what does it have to do with a ten year old boy and his imaginary friend?
Daniel and Sophia Fitzroy are worried that their son Tony is being bullied in his new school and is struggling to cope.
Leo Schafer is reporting on a new and powerful particle accelerator experiment and the protestors who want it stopped.
FBI Special Agent Debra Kazdin is investigating the protests and trying to keep things from escalating.
Brian Cooke is being inducted into a secret society that knows the truth about magic and will stop at nothing to keep it from returning.
They will be drawn together in an extraordinary confrontation that will change the world forever.
https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Gnome-T...
Hello, denizens of Goodreads! My name is Daniel Meyer, and six years ago, I decided to take the plunge and become a writer. Now, at last, I'm on the verge of publishing my debut novel, CREDIBLE THREATS, book one of the Sam Adams series. It's fast-paced, slam-bang urban fantasy; the closest jumping off point would be The Dresden Files or Buffy. Tonally, I'd compare it to Die Hard or Lethal Weapon; like those movies, it's sometimes dark, sometimes funny, sometimes heartfelt, and action-packed throughout. I'll let the official synopsis explain it better...
Sam Adams, sixteen-year-old wizard, has zero interest in saving the world—but staying out of the line of fire isn’t an option for wizards.
When a new designer drug hits the streets, giving ordinary humans magical powers and leaving a trail of bodies in its wake, it threatens to turn his city of Williamsport’s long-simmering conflict between the haves and the have-nots into a full-scale war.
The only one with the skills to protect the city, Sam finds himself thrust into a conspiracy far darker and more dangerous than he ever imagined, with tentacles stretching into the criminal underworld and the wealthy elite—and into the spirit world. Fighting for his life, surrounded by enemies, Sam has to dig deeper than ever before to keep Williamsport from going up in flames.
But even magic has its limits.
I cannot wait for people to get paws on this book. Writing it was a long and often difficult process, but a lot of fun as well. It's downright surreal to think that the great wide world is about to meet Sam Adams and the rest of the colorful miscreants who populate his universe. In the meantime, I'm hard at work on book two...
CREDIBLE THREATS drops November 15, and e-book preorders are live. And if, like me, you still prefer physical copies, the paperbacks have went on sale early....
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B...
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My name is Tish and I write YA and Fantasy amongst other things. Check out my Fantasy novel 'APOLLYON'S PORTAL' which is FREE with KINDLE UNLIMITED.
When eighteen-year-old waitress Indigo Simmons meets an attractive stranger during one of her shifts she doesn’t realise that life, as she knows it, is going to change forever.
The last thing she expects him to do is to inform her that she is a witch who has magical powers and that her powers will multiply even more on her 19th birthday. Things get even more confusing when she finds out his name is Chase, that he is her guardian Angel, and it is his mission to protect and guide her to fulfil her destiny, which is sealing a magical portal (known as Apollyon’s Portal) shut to stop a shape-shifting demon from unleashing hell on earth.
Scared of what might possibly happen if she chooses to ignore Chase’s warning, Indigo decides to learn more about her magical past revealing dark family secrets that threaten to send her spiralling out of control...
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