I founded my empire on lies and bloodshed. Thus they are built. Some name me cursed, but I am an immortal emperor. Attend to my tale. If you dare…I was born when the world was a glorious place, but my parents were betrayed and murdered. I was raised by my sister in fear and poverty instead. That was merely the beginning.I lived through untold death and destruction when the old world was shattered, when creations turned against creators, and a new evil rose to assert power.I fought back against the new order, and broke humankind free from the shackles of terror that enslaved them. I discovered secrets beyond the lore of all other sorcerers, knowledge that ensures my people will not lack a shepherd on their long march through eternity.And yet the ungrateful world forgets.Bites the hand that feeds it.Comes for me with armies.Sharpens the assassin’s blade.Do you think that I, immortal emperor, greatest of all sorcerers, guardian of my people, will not meet you with fire, sorcery and steel?

Beware of the darkness and those who seek to conquer it…Octavia Fletcher, the daughter of Rustwick’s wealthy wheat overseer, finds herself bloodbound to a key that holds an ancient magic coveted by all the kingdoms of the land.The Well of Eternal Healing in Hritza has been shrouded in a veil of impenetrable darkness for a millennium, its precious waters cut off by the gods of old. But now, Octavia possesses the key that can unlock it. Captured by a bounty hunter with a mysterious past, Octavia must fight to survive a slew of enemies who are keen to steal her—and the key’s power—for themselves.But danger lurks not only in the evils of men. The darkness surrounding the fallen Kingdom of Hritza is creeping past its boundaries for the first time since its creation, and anyone caught in its clutches perishes. Time is running out—not only for Octavia, but for all the Wells of Power gifted to humanity.Only the Keyholder can walk through the darkness and reverse its destruction, but can Octavia endure long enough to do so? And can she survive her own heart when it comes to the bounty hunter who has proven time and time again that he will do anything to save her?

Every kiss could mean death. And every touch could start a war.In a society ruled by the Seven Deadly Sins, where emotion is a death sentence, Eva Marteinn is a reluctant weapon—forged by the Commonwealth to kill without mercy. But weapons can be turned against their masters.When Eva’s apprenticed to Ari Westergaard, a lethal warrior with his own dark secrets, she discovers something more dangerous than her training: desire. In the Commonwealth, love is treason. Lust will get you killed. But the connection between Eva and Ari transcends their society’s rigid rules, and soon they find themselves walking a razor’s edge between duty and desire.But the Commonwealth isn’t what it seems. And within Eva’s blood, a mysterious power stirs—a gift that could destroy the very system designed to control her. As forbidden love takes root between her and Ari, and closely guarded secrets come to light, Eva realizes some chains are meant to be broken…no matter the cost.Fans of Divergent and Shatter Me will be captivated by this dark, seductive tale of power, betrayal, and the ultimate forbidden love.WINNER, North Carolina Indie Author Award in Young Adult FictionWINNER, Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book SeriesFINALIST, Foreword INDIES Award in Young Adult FictionSHORTLISTED, The Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy.

They killed him. They stole his power. They split his empire into chiefdoms. But he foretold a day when his descendant would rise against their sorcery…Shar was no ordinary girl. Her clan was the Fen Wolves, a poor tribe that dwelt in the marshes. Yet she meant to bring them glory.She was a young warrior, but few men could stand against her. If they were strong, she was fast. If they were skilled, she was more adept. If they sought to intimidate her, she defied them. But now her chance of a new life had come.The shamans announced the Quest of Swords where fortune seekers searched for the fabled blades of the long-dead emperor. None had ever found them. She vowed to change that.Yet the shamans kept a secret. The swords were not meant to be found, and the quest was a trap. Dark sorcery guarded the blades, for any who could wield them were of the emperor’s blood. And they must be killed…

Carina Lin is a slum brat turned space mercenary. With a twist. She’s also a mage, and she’s about to risk everything.Her merc band, the Black Dogs, is assigned a suicide mission. A young boy has been kidnapped by one of the galactic sector’s most powerful clans, and the Dogs’ task is to rescue him.Carina faces an impossible decision. To save the boy she must Cast, but if her powers are revealed she will be tortured and enslaved.When she makes her choice and throws the dice, the fallout is beyond her imagination.Star Mage Quest is book one in the dark, exciting science fantasy, Star Mage Saga. A complete series.

This school of magic is hiding a dark secret...Fifteen-year-old Tristan Fairholm has always liked fixing things. It makes up for everything in his life he can't mend—his parents' divorce, his father's alcoholism, and his little brother's weak heart.But when he kills his brother in a car accident, he destroys the only thing he truly cared for.He has nearly given up when a mysterious woman appears and offers him a place at her school. Along with 14 other juvenile delinquents, Tristan is given a chance to escape penitentiary while he studies magic in the wild mountains of Canada.As he learns to extract and shape elemental magic, Tristan finds unexpected friendship in his fellow students, from lovable Rusty Lennox to mysterious, fey Amber Ashton.But the more he learns, the more the mysteries pile up.Why are only criminals welcome at the Lair?Why are the students harvesting mountains of raw magic, if they rarely get a chance to use it?And who is sabotaging their school?Dive into a world of magic and mystery—scroll up and buy The Natural Order today.* * *"It’s like characters from my favorite series had been gathered into a book.”"This book gave so many Harry Potter feels.""The Natural Order has a raw, suspenseful energy running through it from beginning to end."