A plot to enslave magic forever…

Enslaved by masters with dark intentions, Miara has been given a new mission: use her shape-shifting creature magic to kidnap an enemy prince. She loathes the idea, and she’ll probably die trying, but she has no choice but to pursue her mission.Her target? Crown Prince Aven Lanuken, heir to the warrior throne of Akaria and also—unbeknownst to Miara—secretly a mage himself. His forbidden air magic has kept him trapped in a shadowy mountain fortress, but his duty to marry is about to make keeping his secret much more difficult. And finding a bride that is an equal, a warrior fit for the throne? That’s proving nearly impossible. Part of him simply wants to escape it all.Miara has never failed a mission before, and she doesn’t intend to start now, even if she

does

find herself drawn to Aven’s easy charm. Mage slaves are magically bound to obey their orders, anyway, whether she likes it or not.But what if the man she’s been charged with kidnapping is the key to freeing mages from their enslavement, once and for all?Magic, politics, love, and fate collide in the destinies of two people in this fantasy adventure from R. K. Thorne. For lovers of swords and sorcery infused with romance,

Mage Slave

is the first novel in the Enslaved Chronicles trilogy.

Dive into an epic fantasy full of crunching revolutionary action, twisted magic, and hard choices in dark times.

The war is over. The enemy won.

Jia's people learned the hard way that there are no second chances. The Egril, their ancient enemy, struck with magic so devastating that Jia's armies were wiped out. Now terror reigns in the streets, and friend turns on friend just to live another day.Somehow Tinnstra - a deserter, a failure, nothing but a coward - survived. She wants no more than to hide from the chaos.But dragged into a desperate plot to retake Jia, surrounded by people willing to do anything to win the fight, this time Tinnstra will need to do more than hide.If Jia is to get a second chance after all, this time she will need to be a hero.

With all the grit of Joe Abercrombie, Mark Lawrence and Ed McDonald, this is a debut epic fantasy with the sharpest of edges.

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Readers can't put down

We Are the Dead

:

'The next Game of Thrones'

Glen Cook, author of

The Black Company

'Tarantino crossed with David Gemmell'

Peter McLean, author of

Priest of Bones

'A powerful debut'

Gavin Smith, author of

The Bastard Legion

'So much bloodshed and actions, Shackle's debut is fast-paced, grim, and unputdownable'

Novel Notions'This is a fantastic story that I think everyone would enjoy.

Every aspect, from prose to characters to plot is just superbly crafted

' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?

'Utterly gripping, original fantasy that really must be counted amongst the best in the genre'

Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'If you are looking for a fantasy read with

phenomenal magic

, battle scenes that are so vividly described that you experience them through all of your senses,

villains who are entirely despicable

, and

a compelling story filled with crushing heartbreak and glorious redemption

, then you need to

pick up WE ARE THE DEAD right now

' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'

A fantastic tale of rebellion against an occupying force

. . . I really loved how this one all pulled together, and seeing the rebellion from different viewpoints was a real treat' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'This is

a fast paced and intense story that never lets up in its brutality

and dark environment' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'From start to finish

this will keep you on the edge of your seat

. . . This is

an outstanding debut

, you don't want to miss it' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?

THE LAST WAR

Book One: We Are the DeadBook Two: A Fool's HopeBook Three: Until the Last

Virtual is Reality.

What would the world be like if video game rules suddenly applied? Marcus is about to find out. After a freak accident he finds himself stuck between a game and the real world. He’ll need to fight his way through football hooligans, carnies and the dreaded RNG to get to the final boss and save the world. Anything less means it’s game over for good. Along the way he’ll learn new skills, chase epic loot and most importantly of all, Level Up! If you love light LitRPG you’ll be sure to enjoy this humourous take on the genre. Grab your copy now!

ONE REAPER MUST GO TO GREAT LENGTHS TO SAVE HIS NEXT VICTIM. Darius, a human who once lived as a slave until his untimely death is given a second chance at life when he becomes a Reaper in the afterlife. Over 200 years later Darius discovers another Reaper is consuming the souls of innocent humans in order to gain power. In an effort to thwart this rogue and restore balance to life and death, Darius takes it upon himself to protect the next victim, Peyton Paradisa. As the rogue pursues them, desperate for Peyton's soul and wielding powers no other Reaper thought imaginable, due to the almost infinite power of the consumed souls, Darius is left no choice but to take Peyton and flee into the the afterlife. But can they find a way to stop the powerful rogue from taking Peyton's soul? And why does he want Peyton's soul so desperately? There is more to Peyton than meets the eye and there is far more at stake than just her soul.

If a fairy godmother can get one sister into a marriage, getting another out of one should be easy…  Lady Theodosia Balfour is screwed—with the Balfour estate on the verge of bankruptcy, and Theo’s royal stepsister spreading wicked rumors about her, Theo's only path forward seems to be a forced betrothal a foul-tempered geezer who wishes only to use her as a brood mare.  Desperate for help, Theo clings to the only thing that might save her: the rumor of a fairy godmother. And after discovering a way to summon one, Theo thinks her prayers have been answered. But the fairy she meets isn't at all what she imagined. Drop-dead gorgeous and slightly devious, Cecily of the Ash Fairies is much more interested in smoking her pipe than providing charitable magic to . Now, Theo must prove she’s good to gain Cecily’s trust (and magic), but proving goodness doesn’t seem to be all that easy. In fact, it all seems to be rather ridiculous…  

"This was an absolutely refreshing spin on the Cinderella mythos and one of the best debut novels I have read in years!!!!" - David Redbird, reader review, ?????

"I can't remember the last time I was so in love with a story and all its characters. Do yourself a favor and read this book!" - Jamie Brandenburg, reader review, ?????

"Such a fun book! I ate this up in less than 24 hours." - Hannah Rowan, reader review, ?????

"I need the next one already!" - Karina Toldedo, reader review, ?????

"I couldn’t put this book down! I loved this story of what happened after Cinderella’s happily ever after, to her “evil” stepsister, Theo. I can't wait to read the next installment!" - Leesa Tarter, reader review, ?????

"I think this book will be making my list of top 5 reads of the year! This was such a funny, heartwarming story, so clever and inventive, and perfect for all lovers of fairytale retellings! This is Laura J. Mayo’s debut and I am so impressed!" - Sarah Asnaashari, reader review, ?????

In the Survival of the Fittest, Not All Men are Created Equal.
Some are Created Lions.

"ONE OF THE BEST I'VE READ IN SOME TIME!"

TO WALK IN THE WAY OF LIONS is the second in the powerful Original Series by H. Leighton Dickson and picks up where TO JOURNEY IN THE YEAR OF THE TIGER leaves off. This is a sweeping post-apocalyptic tale of genetically altered lions and tigers, wolves and dragons in a world that has evolved in the wake of the fall of human civilization. Half feline, half human, their culture blends those of Dynastic China, Ancient India and Feudal Japan where humans are legend and kingdoms have risen in their stead. Fans of Tolkien, GAME OF THRONES, REDWALL or Japanese anime will be entertained in these intelligent and beautifully written pages in a blend of science, fantasy and zoological speculation.

“World-building on par with Zelazny!”

The conclusion to the sweeping epic that began in 'TO JOURNEY IN THE YEAR OF THE TIGER, the story picks up where Journey leaves off, in the harsh deserts of Khanisthan. The team is running under a very set of different dynamics than before, for not only will they be forced to confront enemies tracking from the North and a hostile force from the Palace following from the South, but they must face their own demons that are plaguing them from within. It's man against man, cat against cat, Seer against Alchemist, knowledge versus ‘the Way of Things’ – a Sci-Fi 'Pride and Prejudice and Lions', like you’ve never read it before.

From the ruthless wilds of Khanisthan to the wind-swept shores of the Mediterranean Sea, the beauty and savagery of the Upper Kingdom unfolds like a living thing before them as they travel and Kirin will find out what it means to follow the code of Bushido to the gates of death and beyond…

This is the journey of six individuals as they travel beyond the edges of the known Empire, into lands uncharted and wild. Theirs is a journey of magic and mystery, science and swords, romance and intrigue. It is a journey of different perspectives and unexpected kharma and love found in surprising places. It is a journey that takes place five thousand years or so in the future, naturally in the Year of the Tiger.

(Be sure to read Part 1: ‘TO JOURNEY IN THE YEAR OF THE TIGER’, by Leighton Dickson, for sale on Amazon Books.)

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