Bonded is an intriguing, addicting immersion into lives of young heroes and heroines making their way in a beautiful but dangerous world. With rich descriptions of fantastic places and people-their struggles and celebrations. This richly imagined epic fantasy transports readers into a tale of seductive power, heart-wrenching love, and edge-of-your seat thrills, while following inspiring young heroes and heroines as they discover their abilities and...

From the #1 Bestselling Norse Fantasy Author, comes The Light Keepers, a short story prequel to the Shadow Light Saga. Isolated because of what she is-because of the power she holds inside-Astrid longs for contact with another human being. Her well-intentioned mother locks her away from society in order to protect her from an evil that seeks to use Astrid's abilities for his own means. But the resulting loneliness drives Astrid deeper into the shadowwalk-a...

She was born of the Shadow. Now he will claim her. The Shadow hunts. He feels those born with his dark touch, and he seeks them for his evil bidding. With dark magic brewing inside, young Ginna must find safety for an unwanted child also born with Shadow magic. With the help of a runaway slave, the two must keep the newborn alive while escaping the clutches of ruthless bounty hunters, betrayers who would sell them for a pouch of silver, and the Shadow...

Jon Sprunk delivers blood, betrayal, and "sword and sorcery action of a high order" in the thrilling conclusion to his epic fantasy adventure trilogy (SF Signal). In the far wastes of the Northern Marches, the assassin Caim lies in wait. Though he and his allies have defeated the monstrous witch Sybelle, there is a greater threat looming ahead… The Master--a being of nightmarish power who rules the Shadows and holds the answers that Caim has...

For the first time ever, Keriya Soulstar is truly happy. She's a hero among the Galantrians, having returned triumphant from her battle with Necrovar; she's been reunited with her dragon, Thorion; she's even daring to think she's found a place she can call home. Things are good. Unfortunately, the Allentrian states are gearing up for war, and when a surprise attack reveals that Thorion is sick, Keriya's happy life crumbles apart. In a race against...

Readers are calling it "creative" and "engaging!" Mara wasn't just a Legend, who survived on human energy, she used to be a dangerous Shadow, who wielded more power than she wanted. When she discovered that Alec, the leader of the Shadows and her childhood love, held a dark secret about her past to keep her prisoner, until he could use her against the humans, she ran. As the first Legend to escape the Shadows alive, Mara must keep moving, hiding among...

Escaping death should have been the final act of Commander Faith Benson's career. Resuscitation technology makes death temporary for essential personnel, and after her run-in with Azoren Federation Marines, Faith finds herself in that position. But she's revived for a specific purpose: a mission that's just as hopeless as the one that killed the Pandora crew. Once again, she's sent into Azoren Fedaration space, only this time she's in command of a...

When the longstanding peace is unexpectedly disrupted by a murderous cult, a young hero must rise up and lead the good people of Midstad against a threatening darkness that craves its long-awaited freedom.Ascension follows the young heir of Hestferd, Einar, on his journey of discovery and growth. This journey is started when a cult known as The Black Light announces via a grand assassination that their leader is the newest King of Frosum, the richest...

It's too late to turn back. When Captain Faith Benson accepts the aid of the Azoren Federation, she compromises the integrity of her task force. The leader of the Azoren ships proves to be not just an ideological zealot but a maniac. To make matters worse, the wily captain of the enemy fleet proves uncannily evasive, capable of striking and disappearing before a meaningful engagement takes place. Benson's only hope of success requires outwitting this...

Betrayal awaits in the shadows. After surviving a sneak attack by the Azoren Federation, Captain Faith Benson must forge an alliance with the Gulmar Union. But before she can connect with her potential allies, disaster strikes. Now the freshly minted captain has to contend with a crumbling government and troublesome subordinates. Her leadership skills are put to the test, even as allies try to root out traitors and conspiracies. And when an unexpected...