Dreadmarrow (The Thieves of Magic Book One) -- First 4 Chapters Sampler
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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
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