The city of Lamorr was the crown jewel of the Empire. Now, it is anything but shiny. Darkness and shadow have engulfed the streets, while the people, the Damned, are slaves to their oppressive Count's iron law. Thieves and robbers rule the Murk, a place where Garen has lived his entire life, stealing for a living. He has known no other way, until he's plucked from the streets and thrust into a job bigger than anything he's done so far in his dark and rough life, because he'll be working for the Thief Maker, the real count of Lamorr. Copyright © 2013 by Jack R. Pagliante

Phoenix has left his family, and is on a mission to rid the land of Demetrius' influence all by himself. The stone has taken him over almost completely, removing his conscience, and making him capable of horrible acts of violence, murder, and other atrocities. Can Ember, Lindani and Spedro save him before it's too late? Or will he cut a path across the land, leaving a trail of smoke and bodies in his wake?

SAMPLE OF PUBLISHED BOOK THAT WAS FIRST WRITTEN ON WATTPAD. Fletcher was nothing more than a humble blacksmith's apprentice, when a chance encounter leads to the discovery that he has the ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, he must travel with his demon to the Vocans Academy, where the gifted are trained in the art of summoning. The academy will put Fletcher through a gauntlet of gruelling lessons, training him as a battlemage to fight in the Hominum Empire's war against the savage orcs. Rubbing shoulders with the children of the most powerful nobles in the land, Fletcher must tread carefully. The power hungry Forsyth twins lurk in the shadows, plotting to further their family's interests. Then there is Sylva, an elf who will do anything she can to forge an alliance between her people and Hominum, even if it means betraying her friends. Othello is the first ever dwarf at the academy, and his people have long been oppressed by Hominum's rulers, which provokes tension amongst those he studies alongside. Fletcher will find himself caught in the middle of powerful forces, with nothing but his demon Ignatius to help him. As the pieces on the board manoeuvre for supremacy, Fletcher must decide where his loyalties lie. The fate of an empire is in his hands ... Did you know that the Wattpad version of Summoner: The Novice is just a large sample of the first draft? The professionally published version is longer and 100% completed, with more demons, more lessons and more action! You can buy it now in all good bookstores and online, including Barnes and Noble, Waterstones, Amazon, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Kobo and Nook. Please vote, follow and add my book to your reading list if you like my writing :) The cover is by Małgorzata Gruszka, one of my favourite artists: This book is represented by Juliet Mushens at The Agency Group.

[Not Edited] Magic is dying. Someone has stolen the Tome of Lyra and tampered with the words. The book must be found and rewritten before the kingdom of Astron loses its magical shield. The Elders of Astron call on Joshua and Eric, guardians of Lyra, to retrieve the tome. Barely home from their last mission, they set out to find the book thief and set magic to rights. Fearing the worst, they prepare to battle their own nemesis Errai. It would be easy if Amelia, a girl with a teenage-crush on Eric, hadn't snuck out after them. But there's more to Amelia than even she knows. Rescued from the realm of the Black Holes, her magic is just awakening. Combining their powers, Joshua, Eric and Amelia have to save Astron's magic and battle Errai one last time before the world is destroyed.

STORM PHASE A teenage wizard burdened with a mysterious destiny, a cat-girl ninja he can't help but fall for, and a bat-winged daemon that doubles as a diary embark on a journey of self-discovery in a world teeming with monsters and magic. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Avatar: the Last Airbender, this enchanting Asian-inspired fantasy series delivers fast-paced adventure for readers young and old. BOOK 2: LAIR OF THE DEADLY TWELVE If Turesobei thought becoming a hero would solve his problems, he was wrong, dead wrong. When the young wizard joined his father on a quest for the Storm Dragon's Heart all he wanted was a bit of adventure and freedom from the pressures of being heir to the High Wizard. Now with war looming his clan sees him as a storm-powered super weapon, and expectations are higher than ever. But every time Turesobei uses his new powers, they threaten to overwhelm him. And the mysterious destiny hinted at by his bat-winged fetch draws closer every day. Then he receives a bloodstained note from Iniru, the ninja cat-girl he couldn't help but fall in love with, and life gets really complicated. Turesobei must choose, love or duty. The wrong choice may doom the world. But saving everything he cares for might mean losing himself.

There was a time when the king of the human world raged war between humans and dragonkind, forcing their rulers to seal the portal between both worlds and leave the one thing they loved above all else behind. Now, in a land full of turmoil, one huntress learns of her bloodline and how she alone has the ability to harness her dragon's power and save both lands. Will she be able to free the human citizens from their tyrant leader and save her own people from extinction? Or will she fall prey to those wanting to use her powers for their own greed? *Currently working on re-writes of this story. Will be awhile* -3/14/23 *Cover is made by Christina aka Surehuinel from deviantart.com, her work is amazing please check it out http://surehuinel.deviantart.com/

[Not edited. At all. ] Astronia. Hidden deep, in plain sight is the entryway to the realm of Darkness. With a pathway riddled with Black Holes and impending danger, the duo fights to accomplish their quests unscathed. Vega and Joshua have to overcome their own insecurities and fears to throw the Dark King off his throne. May the Stars have mercy on their souls. [This is the second book in The Lores of Lyra]

Imagine living a full life, dying months after your beloved wife passes and being buried. Only to wake up 300 years later, called out of the grave to fight a final war against an alien invasion. Join Max Niekro, formerly living and now Risen as he deals with this reality as the forces of Earth, both living and dead, are marshalled in a last ditch effort to save the world. **cover by hellvis

Ticca is a newly-minted Dagger, a young honorable mercenary out to prove her worth in the big city. Her first job seems like a simple one, but it sets her on a path to a destiny bigger than she ever dreamed. The friends she makes along the way may have destinies of their own to fulfill: Lebuin a new Journeyman mage and a fastidious dandy, has just learned to his horror that his new rank involves actual journeying - and dirt! And Ticca is worried about Lebuin's humble servant, Ditani, as she is sure he is more than he seems and might be a spy for Lebuin's nemesis. The three of them are swept into a series of deadly events. Fighting to stay ahead of their adversaries, they stumble into secrets that catapult them towards disaster that even the Gods are not prepared for. --------------- Get exclusive access to all my works in progress by becoming a Patron of the Arts at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lartra