Rachel Neumeier

"When Keri is unexpectedly named the next ruler of Nimmera, she must guide the small, magical land through a perilous time"--

The Keeper of the Mist

The adventures of two teenaged cousins who live in a place called the Floating Islands, one of whom is studying to become a mage and the other one of the legendary island flyers.

The Floating Islands

When Natividad's family is slaughtered before she can learn how to use her magic powers, she and her brothers must take refuge with the black dogs of Dimilioc--a race Natividad has always been taught were inherently evil.

Black Dog

"A prince and a princess must work together to save their kingdom from invaders...and dangers within"--

The Mountain of Kept Memory

A teenaged girl who is learning to be a mage must save her mysterious, magical homeland, The Kingdom, from a powerful force that is trying to control it.

The City in the Lake

Orphaned, two sisters are left to find their own way. Sweet and proper, Karah's future seems secure at a glamorous Flower House. She could be pampered for the rest of her life... if she agrees to play their game. Nemienne, neither sweet nor proper, has fewer choices. Left with no alternative, she accepts a mysterious mage's offer of an apprenticeship. Agreeing means a home and survival, but can Nemienne trust the mage? With the arrival of a foreign bard into the quiet city, dangerous secrets are unearthed, and both sisters find themselves at the center of a plot that threatens not only to upset their newly found lives, but also to destroy their kingdom.

House of Shadows

In this gorgeous, dark fantasy in the spirit of Jacqueline Carey, a princess and a duke must protect the people of their nations when a terrible threat leaves everyone in danger. With the Mad King of Emmer in the north and the vicious King of Pohorir in the east, Kehara Raehema knows her country is in a vulnerable position. She never expected to give up everything she loves to save her people, but when the Mad King’s fury leaves her land in danger, she has no choice but to try any stratagem that might buy time for her people to prepare for war—no matter the personal cost. Hundreds of miles away, the pitiless Wolf Duke of Pohorir, Innisth Eanete, dreams of breaking his people and his province free of the king he despises. But he has no way to make that happen—until chance unexpectedly leaves Kehara on his doorstep and at his mercy. Yet in a land where immanent spirits inhabit the earth, political disaster is not the greatest peril one can face. Now, as the year rushes toward the dangerous midwinter, Kehera and Innisth find themselves unwilling allies, and their joined strength is all that stands between the peoples of the Four Kingdoms and utter catastrophe.

Winter of Ice and Iron

The Griffin Mage trilogy, now complete in one volume, tells the story of the war between men and griffins --- and the young girl, torn between two worlds, who will decide the fate of all. Little ever happens in the quiet villages of peaceful Feierabiand. The course of Kes' life seems set: she'll grow up to be an herb-woman and healer for the village of Minas Ford, never quite fitting in but always more or less accepted. And she's content with that path --- or she thinks she is. Until the day the griffins come down from the mountains, bringing with them the fiery wind of their desert and a desperate need for a healer. But what the griffins need is a healer who is not quite human... or a healer who can be made into something not quite human. This omnibus edition contains the complete Griffin Mage trilogy: Lord of the Changing Wind, Land of the Burning Sands and Law of the Broken Earth.

The Griffin Mage

Griffins lounged all around them, inscrutable as cats, brazen as summer. They turned their heads to look at Kes out of fierce, inhuman eyes. Their feathers, ruffled by the wind that came down the mountain, looked like they had been poured out of light; their lion haunches like they had been fashioned out of gold. A white griffin, close at hand, looked like it had been made of alabaster and white marble and then lit from within by white fire. Its eyes were the pitiless blue-white of the desert sky. Little ever happens in the quiet villages of peaceful Feierabiand. The course of Kes' life seems set: she'll grow up to be an herb-woman and healer for the village of Minas Ford, never quite fitting in but always more or less accepted. And she's content with that path -- or she thinks she is. Until the day the griffins come down from the mountains, bringing with them the fiery wind of their desert and a desperate need for a healer. But what the griffins need is a healer who is not quite human . . . or a healer who can be made into something not quite human.

Lord of the Changing Winds

Leigh Bardugo meets The Sixth Sense in this story of one girl’s perilous journey to restore a lost order. Imagine you live with your aunt, who hates you so much she’s going to sell you into a dreadful apprenticeship. Imagine you run away before that can happen. Imagine that you can see ghosts—and talk with the dead. People like you are feared, even shunned. Now imagine . . . the first people you encounter after your escape are a mysterious stranger and a ghost boy, who seem to need you desperately—though you don’t understand who they are or exactly what they want you to do. So you set off on a treacherous journey, with only a ghost dog for company. And you find that what lies before you is a task so monumental that it could change the world. Praise for Rachel Neumeier’s The Keeper of the Mist: “This is a beautifully written story that emphasizes intelligence and diplomacy. Recommend to fans of Patricia Wrede and Tamora Pierce, as well as lovers of traditional fantasy.” —School Library Journal, starred

The White Road of the Moon

Tuyo

Gereint Enseichen of Casmantium knows little and cares less about the recent war in which his king tried to use griffins and fire to wrest territory from the neighboring country of Feierabiand...but he knows that his kingdom's unexpected defeat offers him a chance to escape from his own servitude. But now that the griffins find themselves in a position of strength, they are not inclined to forgive and the entire kingdom finds itself in deadly peril. Willing or not, Gereint will find himself caught up in a desperate struggle between the griffins and the last remaining Casmantian mage. Even the strongest gifts of making and building may not prove sufficient when the fiery wind of the griffins begins to bury the life of Casmantium beneath the burning sands . . .

Land of the Burning Sands

Imagine you live with your aunt, who hates you so much she's going to sell you into a dreadful apprenticeship. Imagine you run away before that can happen. Imagine that you can see ghostsand talk with the dead. People like you are feared, even shunned.

Now imaginethe first people you encounter after your escape are a mysterious stranger and a ghost boy, who seem to need you desperatelythough you don't understand who they are or exactly what they want you to do. So you set off on a treacherous journey, with only a ghost dog for company. And you find that what lies before you is a task so monumental that it could change the world.

The white road of the moon

Following the defeat of their deadly enemy Malvern Vonhausel, Alejandro and Natividad - and their human brother, Miguel - have begun to feel that, against all odds, they may have succeeded in making a new home for themselves among the black dogs of Dimilioc. But keeping that home safe involves challenges they never anticipated. It's bad enough that stray black dogs, taking advantage of Dimilioc's weakness, are appearing everywhere; much worse are powerful rivals who would tear Dimilioc down entirely and claim Dimilioc's authority for their own. Then Dimilioc is shaken by the arrival of someone unexpected: Justin, who is both Pure and male; who is at once wholly ignorant of traditional Pure magic, yet uniquely talented; and who becomes immediately both a source of contention within and a potential asset for all of Dimilioc. But when it becomes clear that Dimilioc has a much more serious enemy - a supernatural evil no one expected to ever face again - Natividad understands that, whatever the cost, both she and Dimilioc are going to need every asset they can gather. If Dimilioc black dogs won't risk Natividad in battle, if Justin won't help Dimilioc, if everyone won't pull together voluntarily - then Natividad has a plan ...

Pure Magic

For generations the Ugaro of the winter country have traded peacefully with the Lau of the summer lands. But now a fatal mistake has created bitterness and hatred on both sides of the river, threatening to destroy a peace that has become tenuous. Nikoles Ianan realizes, too late, that he should have prevented his own people's unforgivable trespass - he should at least have tried. Now it seems impossible for a single Lau soldier to do anything to prevent the escalating tragedy ... until the most famous scepter-holder of the summer country arrives. Lord Aras Samaura has urgent tasks waiting elsewhere and little time to forge a new peace before bitterness turns to outright war. He'll need luck - and all the help he can get from a young Lau soldier with a unique connection to the Ugaro people and the determination to do whatever he must to atone for his mistake.

Nikoles

In Feierabiand, in the wide green Delta, far from the burning heat of the griffin's desert, Mienthe's peaceful life has been shaken. Tan -- clever, cynical, and an experienced spy -- has brought a deadly secret out of the neighboring country of Linularinum. Now, as three countries and two species rush toward destruction, Mienthe fears that even her powerful cousin Bertaud may be neither able nor even willing to find a safe path between the secret Linularinum would kill to preserve and the desperate ferocity of the griffins. But can Mienthe? And, in the end, will Tan help her . . . or do everything in his power to stand in her way?

Law of the Broken Earth

Land of the burning sands: In the aftermath of a brutal war, the slave Gereint takes advantage of the chaos to escape a brutal geas ... and is caught up in a desperate struggle between the unforgiving griffins and the last mage of Casmantium.

The Griffin Mage Trilogy

Sherwood Smith

P. Djèlí Clark

Intisar Khanani

Joyce Chng

Melissa McShane

Andrea K. Höst

Raf Morgan

Casey Blair

Magic--danger--and the thrill of the chase!Experience the rush of racing across rooftops with thieves--or the desperation of fleeing an assassin who knows you a little too well. From the fish market of a tropical island sultanate, to the monster-filled alleys of a steampunk London, to a land where souls take different forms as they rise or fall through the layers of the world, this collection of chase scenes and vignettes set in nine distinctive worlds will leave you spellbound.Find unexpected allies, unshakeable enemies, sudden twists and turns, and always the swiftness of the chase--whether you're on the hunt, or racing for your life.This sampler includes an exclusive bonus scene set during the events of Tea Set and Match by Casey Blair, available for free online, and a scene from an unpublished novel by Rachel Neumeier not available anywhere else. The excerpts by Intisar Khanani, Raf Morgan, P. Djèlí Clark, Sherwood Smith, Joyce Chng, Melissa McShane, and Andrea K. Höst are from longer works that are available for sale at all major retailers.

Scenes from 9 Fantastic Stories

Swift the Chase

Adam Jones

Ryan Swindoll

Kristen Bickerstaff

Andrea McAuley

Abigail Pickle

Michael Hustead

Madelin Pickett

Emily Murillo

MAGIC, MYSTERY, AND MAYHEM await you on every page of this exciting anthology bursting with new adventures and unforgettable characters. Visit an otherwise normal town dealing with a dragon infestation, think fast when the elves whisk you away from home, launch an investigation when you realize the boy next door isn't what he seems, and tread carefully when telling your secrets to sinister diaries with minds of their own. Find out what happens in these stories and more when you settle in with THE LOST LEGENDS: TALES OF MYTH AND MAGIC!Enjoy stories from a host of creative authors who have let their imaginations run wild, including Adam D. Jones, Rachel Neumeier, Kristen Bickerstaff, Michael Hustead, A. E. McAuley, E. S. Murillo, Abigail Pickle, and Ryan Swindoll.

Tales of Myth and Magic

The Lost Legends

Old magic. New stories. Lose yourself in a collection of well-woven fantasy tales, filled to the brim with imagination and adventure. Shadowy creatures at the edge of town. Looming dragons and crafty elves. The sounds you can't explain from the garden and the monsters living next door. The Lost Legends contains thirteen new stories from best-selling and award-winning authors who have let their imaginations run wild through each page. Idna's Journals - When a mad woman is laid to rest, her dark grimoires taunt the survivors. The Luck Stone - Exiled to the edges of civilization and searching for a murdered man's missing stone, an elven bounty hunter finds more than she'd bargained for. The Problem with Elves - Looking for a way to help his ailing grandmother, a young man discovers the remarkable potency of a magic bean--and learns that magic tends to attract unwanted attention. Lila - Dragons visit a cozy, quiet town, raising questions and upheaving lives, and at the heart of the mystery stands a woman and her courageous dog. Death of a Young Mage - Kidnapped from his family and taken from his gods, a young elven boy struggles to hold on to his identity while being forced through a strange land. The Sacred Coal of Zattfu Mountain - Shrouded in curse and chaos, a lonely wanderer's only hope lies in a desperate and frightening journey, and with each step he learns he carries more than his own fate. Sonata for Snails - Grieving for his lost wife, an unassuming farmer finds peace from an unexpected place--along with a helping of trouble. The Vampire - A young girl's new best friend is a dark dream come true, but as the truth about him comes to light, her life becomes a nightmare. An Inconsequential Miscalculation - A cursed town desperately searches for a way to stop a poorly-informed cult of mystical fanatics. Thundermoon Bride - Guided by a Goddess, a queen flees her tower prison, haunted by her pursuing captors and a lover's promise. Tavernfall - A fascinating (and possibly true) account from a scrupulous historian on the trail of forgotten magic, all in a desperate effort to save the world (which may, or may not, actually be necessary). The Door - After a long life, the king is ready to enjoy the relaxing afterlife he'd earned--assuming he can handle whatever lurks behind a mysterious door between two worlds. The Candlemaker - Inspired by the folk song "Gallows Pole," The Candlemaker is the story of a town besieged by violence, but someone in this town has been keeping a dangerous secret. There's something here for every lover of fantasy. So brew a cup of coffee, and ecape into your own copy of The Lost Legends.

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