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Go along with Rahina as she journeys through lands of magical encounters, mythical creatures, and unsuspected betrayals. Faced with the impending death of the woman who raised her, eighteen-year-old Rahina has no idea how she can help. She has been happy creating art in her simple world. Then she makes a discovery that upends everything she thought she knew about herself. Rahina reluctantly embarks on a journey to retrieve rare healing herbs. She traverses a lethal land filled with grotesque predators and murderous plants. Her survival depends on creativity, developing relationships, ...

This first book in the series "A Quest for Ancient Wisdom" also serves as a prequel to Rhuna's adventures. In the ancient, mystical past when an idyllic Atlantis-like civilization flourished, its people with exceptional powers could build giant stone structures like the Pyramids, and transform elements such as sand to stone and metal to gold with concentrated energy of the mind. This utopian Atlan Empire is rocked when one of its most preeminent Masters rebels and seeks to subvert the ideals of Atlan society. Roaming the countryside in a black robe, misusing his powers on innocent people, ...

🏆 President's Award Gold Medal, first place in Young Adult Fantasy at the international Florida Authors and Publishers Association Book Awards 2023 🏆 Honorable Mention Readers' Favorite International Book Awards For Excellence in Writing 2022 Deep in enemy territory, a sudden change of mission could seal their fate... At seventeen, Van knows her life is somewhat charmed, rarely feeling the deep bite of injustice, but this is ridiculous. The Jaychund Games—a vital part of senior exams—should’ve been an effortless victory. Instead, the last-minute addition of an off-islander ...

🏆 Readers' Favorite 5 Star Award Her light protects her world. But to defeat an unspeakable evil, she must embrace her darkness… Sixteen-year-old Vanessa Cross’s first clue that summer break will be anything but fun? Wiping out on her surfboard—only to envision monsters beneath the waves. Back on land, life is its own kind of nightmare. Her hypercritical stepmother—the only family she has left—has a secret boyfriend. She can’t find the necklace her father left her. Her spirit guide speaks in riddles, leaving her with more questions than answers. Her team isn’t taking their ...

In a world where ancient forests breathe with magic and mythical creatures haunt the shadows, Aglaea, a spirited girl bonded to the mysterious Yew trees, finds comfort high in their branches, untouched by storms that sweep the land. But even her tranquil world is not immune to the forces stirring below the surface of Lake Eir, where an enigmatic figure emerges, hinting at powers Aglaea never knew she possessed.

Long recognized for its most beautiful natural forests, rivers and caves, the mountainous terrain of Terovo had its annual tourists come in year after year. The small but prestigious Dracopoulos hostel had become very successful and was always a safe place to be until recently. After many years away from their heritage, the Dracopoulos family came back to find themselves back in time, when tragedy had made them flee the Godforsaken place of Terovo. Now, they would fight for each other and their territory, against the dark forces that had encircled them. Darkness follows closely…

What if an entire world depended on you to preserve its very existence? Logan LeVec is an over-achieving middle-schooler who struggles socially. He enjoys a strong bond with his grandfather who tells the most over-the-top imaginative stories, much to the dismay of Logan’s mother, who worries about her father’s detachment from reality. But Logan soon discovers that the stories were all true, and a subtle form of training to prepare him for his higher purpose. With the help of Muggins the Elementalist, and Ginny the girl next door, Logan enters Cameria through a magic portal. Cameria is ...

È passata una generazione da quando Constantine Madden, il Nemico della Morte, è arrivato vicinissimo a fare ciò che mai nessun mago aveva saputo: riportare i morti alla vita. Non ci è riuscito... ma ha trovato un modo per continuare a vivere, nel corpo di un bambino, il piccolo Callum Hunt. Costretto ad affrontare ciò che è, Callum ha combattuto contro il male per tutti i quattro anni del suo addestramento magico al Magisterium, sconfiggendo finalmente le forze del Caos in una battaglia epica. Ora, trionfatore con il cuore spezzato, il ragazzo si prepara a finire la scuola.

Chloe was born to be a servant, but she wasn't born with the heart of one. Everyone assumes that Chloe and Destiny are twin sisters, but the truth is much more dark and sinister. Destiny needs Chloe to keep her alive, and as a result, everyone treats Chloe as a second-class citizen . . . until Destiny needs Chloe to pretend to be her at a party. While disguised as Destiny, dolled up like Cinderella going to the ball, Chloe falls for Jake McClain. Jake is smitten with Chloe, but because he thinks she is Destiny, he fights against it. After all, Destiny is Jake's best-friend's ex-girlfriend, ...

"Leigh Vernon blends elements from the thriller genre with high action and a fast pace woven with supernatural powers and demonic entities… striking the perfect blend with action-packed moments, high suspense, a complex plot, and dangerous turns."--5 Stars, Readers' Favorite If you love pulse-pounding urban fantasy thrillers with a ton of swords & sorcery action, then you won't want to miss this series. BOOK ONE A beast is coming, one that even the old gods fear. Justin is honored to serve his people, duty-bound to the woman who showed him his true calling. Like the rest of his unnatural ...

Silver Award winner of the "Readers' Favorite Book Award" for Best Young Adult Science Fiction & New Adult Science Fiction. The Cerebrals are a mysterious and dangerous tribe so elusive that most believe them to be imaginary. Like vampires, they live on an isolated Scottish island and drain languages from people’s minds. The few who have encountered them fear losing their speech and vow never to mention them again. No one on the remote island can even imagine the sinister plan behind the thefts. With powers so vast, these thieves have hidden their secrets from the world for centuries. ...

"Leigh Vernon blends elements from the thriller genre with high action and a fast pace woven with supernatural powers and demonic entities… striking the perfect blend with action-packed moments, high suspense, a complex plot, and dangerous turns."--5 Stars, Readers' Favorite A beast is coming, one that even the old gods fear. Justin is honored to serve his people, duty-bound to the woman who showed him his true calling. Like the rest of his unnatural brethren, he’s all too aware of the need to keep evil at bay and remain hidden from the world of humans. But when an ancient enemy rises ...

Two worlds. One girl. A fate torn in two. Rylie’s life has always been a balancing act. In the kingdom of Hollow, she’s the fearless leader of a rebellion, fighting to overthrow a wicked queen. But in Colorado Springs, she’s a restless teenager navigating a complicated relationship with her father. When she finds herself unable to return to Hollow, Rylie is forced to team up with her greatest enemy. With the rebellion teetering on the edge of war, her people need her more than ever. But in order to return, she must confront the mysteries of Hollow’s past—starting with her ...

When twelve-year-old Thaleia’s mischievous cat, Rose, disappears by the eerie Lake Rea, the last thing she expects is to stumble into a mystery that will change her life forever. Beneath the lake’s shimmering surface, flickering lights dance, and a glowing artifact waits to be found.

Crippling social anxiety has silenced sixteen-year-old Maeve Emerson for her for most of her life. Now it keeps her from achieving her dream to attend a prestigious karate camp in Kyoto, Japan. When she makes a desperate wish on a family heirloom, she gains extraordinary ninja skills; and possibly a way to solve all her problems. Armed with these new powers and a thirst for vengeance, Maeve becomes the city’s own vigilante known as Henbane. But with amplified abilities come dangers that not even Henbane the Superhero can prevent—and mistakes that Maeve cannot undo. Meanwhile, escalating...

For generations, the world of Elaris has been trapped in eternal night. Legends tell of a hero who will find the Lightbringer, an ancient artifact said to bring back the sun. Seventeen-year-old Tanna never expected to be that hero. But when she discovers a hidden prophecy, she is thrust into a dangerous quest to end the darkness. Armed with nothing but her courage, Tanna must journey through treacherous lands and face deadly enemies, uncovering long-buried secrets along the way. She must prove she is worthy of the dawn. As the weight of her mission grows, she’ll have to decide how far ...

Dark magic holds no bounds. Before the Theater of Secrets was formed, before the Nameless was built, before Daisy Darling learned of her magical bloodline, there was the Realm of the Shadow Gods—ruled by the most powerful and wicked creatures known. For nearly two decades, Daisy’s twin sister, Rose, was held captive by the Shadow Gods and survived. Now Rose has come to find Daisy to stop their impending evil from spreading into the human world. But Rose bears a terrible secret that has the power to destroy everything. In the devastating Realm of the Shadow Gods, dark magic holds no ...

Exiled by humans, hunted by shifters, she holds the key to their salvation. In a world torn apart by supernatural warfare, she emerges as the last beacon of hope. As the newly crowned leader of Earth, Maya's mission is clear: to save her kind from annihilation. But lurking in the shadows are soul-stealing shifters, relentless in their pursuit to claim Maya's lifeless body. Her power to shape the destiny of the world has never been more vital. Yet, the one man she trusted for guidance reveals a shocking betrayal, leading her and her beloved astray. Trapped amidst the chaos of warring ...

In the abyss of my soul, darkness breeds a curse, blood tainted by shadows, taking us to another universe. In a world where secrets wield unimaginable power and alliances teeter on the edge of darkness, follow the journey of Liam thrust into the enigmatic realm of Vallura. Summoned through imposing gates that guard a perilous secret, Liam unravels the multiversal mysteries hidden within the obsidian heart of this mysterious place. It's a realm where survival means understanding the sinister truths that lurk in every shadow, and where no one exits unscathed... or in the same way they entered...

A Forbidden Love, a Battle for Salvation Embrace the darkness and join Harlow, the outcast shifter, on an enthralling journey through the twisted hallways of high school, where secrets lurk, and love demands sacrifices. Fate had other plans for Harlow, binding her heart to someone who craves secrecy. But fate isn't done with her yet. An ancient enemy, a merciless killer who has taken her sister's life not once, but in multiple lifetimes, emerges once more. To complicate matters, this vengeful foe happens to be the cousin of Harlow's beloved. Now, Harlow holds humanity's fate in her hands. ...