A 2018 WATTPAD FEATURED STORY, for those who enjoyed Harry Potter but who seek a feisty, determined female protagonist. -Midwest Book Review. Sixteen-year-old Tessa seeks to restore her father to life by stealing the most prized magical artifact of the wicked conjurer, Lord Fellstone. She's joined by Calder, searching for his lost love, and Ash, whose growing attraction to Tessa distracts from his plan to avenge his murdered twin. A coming-of-age story about a girl who finds great power, only to learn it comes at a terrible price. Reached the Top 100 (#96) in Fantasy after only 8 weeks on this site. 2017 Bronze Medal Winner for the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. "Celebrates life and love the way only the best fantasy tales can." -Kirkus Reviews This is a sampler of the opening chapters. To purchase the complete novel as an ebook or paperback, follow this link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dreadmarrow-Thieves-Magic-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0BNNKYSG2

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

"Give me ten days, and I can give you ten reasons not to die." Evan paused. "And if I can't change your mind by then, you can go jump off that cliff."