Magic Epic Adventure

Everything should have been quiet and pleasant for Ben Holiday, the former Chicago lawyer who became sovereign of the Magic Kingdom of Landover. But it wasn’t. Horris Kew, conjurer, confidence-man, and trickster, had returned to Landover from Ben’s own world. Alas, Horris had not returned of his own volition - he had been sent by the Gorse, a sorcerer of great evil, whom Horris had unwittingly freed from the magic Tangle Box, where it had long ago been imprisoned by the fairy folk. Now it had returned to enslave those who had once dared condemn it.

A prophesied king is born, but not all will benefit from his foretold conquests. In a realm where only clerics are permitted to practice magic, Kibure, a mere slave, draws the attention of much more than just his master after wielding an unknown force in a moment of desperation. In a twist of fate, Sindri, the priestess hired to strip Kibure of his power, defies the law, revealing designs of her own. This wayward pair will have to work together if they hope to evade capture at the hands of the Empire's most potent wielders.

"Be sure to start reading in the morning, as you won't want to stop before you finish!" Judith J., Amazon customer "Even the magic is original to anything I've read. Even such standard fare as elves and dwarves have unique twists to them." - Janet Neihart, Goodreads reviewer Consumed by chaos. Swept into doom. A brutal horde ravages Dar Kahar. A tidal wave crashes through the gory streets, dragging Derrik's blood brother away. As Derrik and his friends scour the ruins, they realize that the world is fracturing: an evil mage, Lanfareth, has seized a weapon that could destroy all humans, ...

Garion, Belgarath, Polgara, and their companions face new challenges as they continue their quest to retrieve the stolen Orb before it can be delivered to the evil god Torak.

Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois's acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf... and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda... and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore... and Severus Snape? Figures of wisdom and power, possessing arcane, often forbidden knowledge, wizards and sorcerers are shaped - or misshaped - by the potent magic they seek to wield.

Escape to worlds full of adventure and magic in the first-ever Terry Brooks short story collection, featuring both new and fan-favorite stories from all three of his major literary worlds: Shannara, Magic Kingdom, and The Word and the Void.

"This has everything a great fantasy story should have." - Susan May, Amazon customer "Don't waste any time—give this novel a try. You won't regret it." - Hernan Salvarezza, Goodreads reviewer Born in ashes. Drenched in blood. Derrik comes of age in a land of savage war and evil magic. As Dragonlords clash for power, hordes of Saitaan’s warriors ravage human cities. Tucked in the corner of the empire, near the snowy slopes that separate humans from elves, his village seems far away from danger. And yet, Derrik carries a sword and dreams of becoming a warrior, the protector of the weak. ...

The Winternight Trilogy introduced an unforgettable heroine, Vasilisa Petrovna, a girl determined to forge her own path in a world that would rather lock her away. Her gifts and her courage have drawn the attention of Morozko, the winter-king, but it is too soon to know if this connection will prove a blessing or a curse. Now, Moscow has been struck by disaster. Its people are searching for answers - and for someone to blame.

The Nameless World is a place of magic and mystery, of kings and princes and magicians and merchants and rebels, fighting for supremacy or power or even just to carve out a place for themselves in a world of wonders and terrors, a world forever changed by a traveler from our world…

On a peace mission, desperately trying to hammer out a settlement that will keep the radicals and reactionaries from starting yet another civil war, Emily is attacked by Marah, a young woman rescued by her enigmatic master and turned into a living weapon to start the chaos. Seeing something of herself in the girl, Emily takes her as an apprentice both to give her a better chance at life and to use her to track down her master, who appears to have plans of his own...

The chronicles of the magical island of Recluce continue as young Dorrin, fascinated by forbidden science, goes into exile in the lands of Chaos, where he unwillingly invents devices of war to save his land from the evil Chaos wizards.

Ben Holiday has grappled with scheming barons, fire-breathing beasts, diabolical conjurers, and extremely wicked witches. None of whom have prepared him for the most daunting of challengers—a teenage daughter. Sent by Ben and his beloved sylph bride, Willow, to an exclusive girls’ prep school, headstrong (and half-magical) Mistaya Holiday has found life in the natural world a less than perfect fit. And when her latest rebellious antics get her indefinitely suspended, she’s determined to resume her real education whether her parents like it or not.

"A delightful beginning to a promising series that’s sure to appeal to teen readers who feel like outsiders." —Kirkus Reviews The winner of fourteen awards, including double finalist in the 21st annual Best Book Awards. From the author of The Death Wizard Chronicles comes a new adventure suitable for teens and adults. Do You Believe in Magic? is book 1 of Dark Circles, a teen adventure fantasy trilogy for readers 13 and older. This is a fascinating coming of age series for fans of J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, and Brandon Sanderson. Book 1: Do You Believe in Magic? (May 25, 2023) Book 2: ...

Soren’s quest for revenge begins here. Soren Smythe, scarred but unbroken, journeys with his resilient niece, Seph, through a fractured realm. The ruins of a once-vibrant land bear witness to the malevolence of King Amón, and as the echoes of tragedy linger, a sinister tapestry of revenge and redemption unfolds. Regrouping with a motley crew of allies, Soren and Seph navigate the treacherous terrain of alliances forged in the fires of adversity. The enigmatic Silver Sparrows, their secrets veiled in mystery, become the linchpin in a battle against the tyrannical King Amón and his ...

The greatest games in Godsgrave’s history have ended with the most audacious murders in the history of the Itreyan Republic. Mia Corvere, gladiatii and escaped slave and infamous assassin, is on the run. Pursued by Blades of the Red Church and soldiers of the Luminatii legion, she may never escape the City of Bridges and Bones alive. Her mentor Mercurio is now in the clutches of her enemies. Her own family wishes her dead. And her nemesis, Consul Julius Scaeva, stands but a breath from total dominance over the Republic.

Zach Riley is a man on the run… from something, or someone, that he just can’t figure out. What, pray tell, might that be? Women who are around him want to jump him, and get him into bed. But Zach can’t figure out why! He simply can’t take it anymore, so he escapes, taking refuge in his own spaceship and he never, ever, leaves it. But his comfortable, if lonely, lifestyle is suddenly thrown into chaos.

#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Wizards & Witches Fantasy eBooks March 2025 (U.S.) #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Fairy Tales & Folklore March 2025 (UK) International Amazon Best-selling Author Terry Ironwood releases the seventh installment of his eight-volume epic fantasy series. Time is running out as the races prepare for war. The companions continue their quest, yet the landscapes they traverse will test every aspect of their strength and endurance. All while being hunted by the emissaries of evil. In their path stands Darkwood Forest, where no one has entered and returned ...

Former Chicago lawyer Ben Holiday was very proud and quite happy. And why shouldn’t he be? The Magic Kingdom which he ruled as High Lord was finally at peace. He was free to lie back and watch as his new daughter grew. An amalgam of magic and heredity, Mistaya was born a seedling, nourished by soils from Landover, Earth, and the fairy mists, come into being in the dank, misty deadness of the Deep Fell. Ben wished he could enjoy his daughter's childhood and his happy kingdom forever. Alas, those idyllic days were not to last.

Zia has remarkable magical abilities and a unique bond with animals, yet she’s unaware of her powers. When her two brothers and sister are kidnapped by a rebel army that threatens to destroy her nation, Zia leaves on a dangerous quest to rescue them. Only then does she realize she harbors powerful dormant magic she must somehow unlock to use. Zia must guard her secrets closely, especially after bonding with a winged horse, a forbidden union. A royal edict also prevents women from learning magic, but without it, her country and her siblings are at risk from sinister magicians. Armed with ...

Hatred sent me into his arms. I don't have a problem with Dragons or even Dragon Kings. The last Dragon King of Vix left my people alone, and that's all I want from one of them. He died at the hands of his goddess, and his throne has sat empty for several months, leaving the Kingdom of Vix to floundered. Crime has grown rampant in the crown city of Nuri, gangs freely roaming the streets, and the courtiers have taken over the castle. My king, the Great Luh of the Ricarri, has delighted in the chaos. But now, word has come that a young Dragon has won the crown. He has a rough task ahead of ...