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Shifter Valiant Book Two by jesusfreak202
Shifter Valiant Book Two
jesusfreak202
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Fire that burns hot enough can turn into an inferno. For Nsi and Beroan, the flames of war just became a wildfire. Beroan is part of a dragon clan intent on watching the world burn. He is sick of the destruction and wants to bring peace. But Sirath is ruthless, and if he learns of Beroan's disloyalty, he will destroy Beroan's family. Truth interrupts Nsi's small village bliss when she discovers the dragons' role in the devastation of her family and childhood. The return of the dragons sparks her resolve to protect humanity from the wrath of flame and ash. Together, Beroan and Nsi must unite the clans to battle the dragons and save their world. But uniting the clans may only fuel the fire of war, not stop it. Will Beroan and Nsi be able to save their world from the dragon's wrath?
Awakening: Prodigy by AmberDalcourt
Awakening: Prodigy
AmberDalcourt
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The Awakening changed the face of reality itself. A cataclysm of dimensional proportions, the event unleashed all manner of demonic beasts upon the world of man and left humanity's scattered survivors trapped in an endless battle for survival. That's a battle Council Academy all-star Seth Wright learned the hard way, barely surviving his first encounter with demonic entities. Now aware of the peril mankind faces, he's desperate to learn what he must to defeat them - but the only person willing to help him is veteran demon hunter Astral Daamon, and only so she can pursue her own investigation into corruption within the walls of the Council Academy. But what they uncover together is far more terrifying than mere conspiracy - challenging everything Seth thought he knew about fighting demons. Beneath the foundations of the academy itself, an ancient and malevolent evil is stirring from its slumber - and unless Seth is willing to sacrifice what he believes could protect humanity from annihilation, this demon will rise and devour everyone he cares about. Seth is being forced to weigh the lives of his classmates against the fate of humanity. When the moment comes, will he make the right decision?
THE RELIC GUILD (and other stories) Updated regularly.  by Edward_Cox
THE RELIC GUILD (and other stories) Updated regularly.
Edward_Cox
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Magic caused the war. Magic is forbidden. Magic will save us. The Relic Guild is the award nominated first book in The Relic Guild trilogy. It was said the Labyrinth had once been the great meeting place, a sprawling city at the heart of an endless maze where a million humans hosted the Houses of the Aelfir. But when the Thaumaturgists, overlords of human and Aelfir alike, went to war, everything was ruined and the Labyrinth became an abandoned prison. The surviving humans were trapped behind boundary walls a hundred feet high, and all magic was forbidden. And now the war is returning. The Relic Guild are all that stand against the end of the city. But they are old, scattered and weak, and the enemy is growing in strength... Here in THE RELIC GUILD (and other stories) please enjoy a large chunk of The Relic Guild Trilogy (published with kind permission of my publisher Gollancz), complete short stories, the odd poem, one or two blog posts, and samples chapters from my other novels.
The Sleepers | The Cave of Wonders: Book 1 by mchawkinsauthor
The Sleepers | The Cave of Wonders: Book 1
mchawkinsauthor
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Twelve-year-old Carmen has a secret: she can talk to her cat Grim. But the powerful Brotherhood has banned pets, and the penalty is death. Ward is the most wanted boy in the world. The only thing standing between him and the hangman's noose is master criminal Saint Nick. In exchange for Nick's protection, Ward must find the long-lost horn called the Oliphant, said to have the power to wake legendary beings known as the Sleepers, whom Nick believes can aid him in his guerilla war against the Brotherhood. This leads Ward to Carmen, whose family has a long and mysterious association with the Oliphant. Ward and Carmen are soon hot on the trail of the horn, but the Brotherhood are closing in on Carmen's family. Ward and Carmen realise that waking the Sleepers may be the only thing that can save Carmen's parents from certain death. If only they knew how. FOR READERS WHO LIKED Scarlett & Browne - Jonathan Stroud Fly By Night - Frances Hardinge His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman
God of Ash (Spark of Chaos #3) by SabrinaFlynn
God of Ash (Spark of Chaos #3)
SabrinaFlynn
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Time is a burden we can't escape. But it holds no power over a chaotic fire nymph. Marsais is adrift after sacrificing his bond to save the faerie he loves. Now he must save the realm from shadow, only there's one catch-his mind is cracking. As he slips further into madness, a malevolent force is unleashed on the Isle of Wise Ones, forcing him down a desperate path. A land of death hides a sliver of hope, but an old enemy pursues him over the seas, and those loyal to Marsais begin to question his judgment. The crew is mutinous, the sea is furious, and all his careful plotting is thrown to the winds when a harbinger of chaos appears on deck. A character-driven high fantasy novel with coming-of-age themes, pyromaniac faerie, and friends-to-lovers tropes. Previously published as The Broken God. A story of innocence and brutality, of love and loss, and courage and hope. It contains mature subject matter. For a list of content warnings: visit www.sabrinaflynn.com This story contains two sample chapters of God of Ash which is available in its complete form on all online stores.
The Catalyst by kittersummers
The Catalyst
kittersummers
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In a politically volatile kingdom, Noah is tasked with finding the catalyst, a magical artifact rumored to greatly enhance the potential of the wielder. Joining his efforts are his childhood best friend and an illegitimate prince doing the queen's bidding in exchange for his lover's freedom. It soon becomes clear that many different parties are after the catalyst, though no one seems to know who started this chase or why. In order to survive and save the people he cares about, Noah will have to leave behind everything he thought he knew about magic and adapt to a new reality of unlikely alliances and painful betrayals, high-stakes power struggles, and vengeful entities.
Magika [Completed] by IntoTheTempest
Magika [Completed]
IntoTheTempest
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[Watty's 2017 Shortlisted] Every cape needs a magician, and every magician a cape. That's what Aldeheid was told. A cape killer, an exiled Prince. That's what Aldeheid had become. After being banished from his home at the Etheria Bastion, Aldeheid finds himself homeless and hopeless. But a chance encounter with the mysterious Kitaya the Unwanted gives him the opportunity to set himself on a better path. However, determination alone isn't enough to prepare for the danger ahead, and a looming doom that threatens to change the very fabric of earth. As he and Kitaya fight their way through the realms, Aldeheid will find himself caught between a past the keeps haunting him, and an uncertain future. For earth was meant to be his new home. His new beginning. But earth is on the brink of destruction. *** Awesome cover was made Zuko @Ideologically
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demethius
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A Blaze in the Dark (A New Dawn #1) by Dante_Greywolf
A Blaze in the Dark (A New Dawn #1)
Dante_Greywolf
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[High Fantasy/Dark Fantasy] Sebastian is finally old enough to be a warrior. He has dreamt about joining his friends, Alex and Nick, for as long as he can remember. His best friend, Fox, doesn't like it one bit that he still has to wait nine more moons before he can prove himself a real man. But something is stirring in the Forest of Lane. Katla the Fire Magician has been sent south to unleash hell. Torn away from the protection of their parents and each other, Sebastian, Alex, Nick, and Fox become stuck as pawns in a life-threatening game played by kings, generals, and power-hungry magicians. Friendships fall as the only escape is to rise to power themselves... Cover created by the wonderful @Krystal_M
ARCHEUS | HOUSE OF DRAGONS SERIES BOOK 1 by Himateus
ARCHEUS | HOUSE OF DRAGONS SERIES BOOK 1
Himateus
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Noitavia a town of wonders, a heaven for wizards but also the centre of a deep dark secret that could kill everyone in the continent Junas. Lionel Draco a care free Draux soldier who hates responsibility has left his live of violence and set to live out his remaining life in Noitavia, there he was given a job as a captain and was ordered to lead group of trainee mages who uphold the town's law. Archeus a legendary vigilante, has made an appearance, and is not only hunting down Criminals bodies of the innocent have also been found, but that's the least of Draco's problems because the vigilante is going after the council that controls the town, not only that, for if one member dies the down might go into chaos. Now he must lead a group of trained mages who uphold the law called Magicians and find the vigilante, before chaos erupts.