Grayshade, the best assassin in the shadowy city of Cohrelle, takes his most dangerous action yet: asking why. In the fallout of everything he’s known now seen as lies, he finds what remains true: his skills, his companions, and his own determination to see his new mission through. Beyond the city of his upbringing, he travels mountains, plains, the dread Bloodmarsh, and into the heart of the grand city of Tellisar, determined to do what he must. A thrilling tale of swift swords and silent death, The Gray Assassin Trilogy is unflinching, philosophical, and hopeful, a necessary reminder in these times that we find truth and faith in love.

“All the action and wondrous magic you’d expect but so much more. The theme of redemption, of owning your past to build a better future, is front and centre, especially for Grayshade himself, lending a depth and compassion to this story. I loved it. You will. Highly recommended.”
—Julie E. Czerneda, author of the Night’s Edge series from DAW Books

“The Gray Assassin Trilogy is a gripping tale, a superb fantasy adventure wherein real characters stride off the pages to spend time with you, a bright hoard of gold and gems. Seize yours now!”
—Ed Greenwood, internationally bestselling author and creator of The Forgotten Realms

Grayshade

For ten years, the assassin Grayshade has eliminated threats to the Order of Argoth, the Just God. Within the towering walls of Cohrelle, all bow to the Order’s authority, even while the city officials publicly distance themselves from its actions.

As the supreme executor of the Order’s edicts, Grayshade dispatches his targets with protocol and precision. But when an assignment breaks these rules, he does the most dangerous thing an Acolyte of Argoth can do: he asks why. Now a target of the Order he so long served without question, he must use all of his skills not only to kill . . . but to stay alive.

Renegade

For six weeks, the assassin Grayshade has walked, alone, away from the streets of Cohrelle on the banks of the Silver Coast and through the mountain pass to the basin lands of Silarein. Somewhere, in these unfamiliar lands, he must find what he seeks — answers.

Previously the Order of Argoth’s most skilled assassin, Grayshade remains their target. His goal: learn the true threat to the people of Cohrelle, and protect those who remain there. Used to the patterns of human nature, but not the secrets behind the yellow eyes of a panther, the whispers and lies of dreams, nor the sunless gloom of the infamous Bloodmarsh, Grayshade will need everything he has — outside and inside — to stay alive.

Heretic

The renegade assassin Grayshade has brought his companions and his quest for answers—or vengeance—to the heart of the Order of Argoth, in the grand city of Tellisar. Neither Grayshade nor the Order will rest until the other is vanquished … no matter the cost.

And Grayshade is not alone. As he walks the markets, the districts, and the rooftops of the city, allies and enemies of unexpected origins reveal themselves, seeking to help or hinder him. Grayshade has seen enough of death. But can his determination to forge a new future, for himself and those he cares for, save him from the failures of his past?

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The Descent of Shadows trilogy: A high fantasy adventure for readers ages 9-12 who like the feel of a big kid fantasy tale, or for any reader who would enjoy an exciting coming of age journey rife with military trials, mysterious magic, and the strength of our common bonds.

The author, Coloradan Ryanne Glenn, has been open about her struggles with depression, and while the books are enjoyed by anyone without reading into these themes, Anna’s story provides the light of hope for readers who may themselves struggle with their own wraiths. It reminds us that together, we are strong, and that there is no magic like our kindness.

“My 13-year-old son said this was his favorite book ever!” ― Reader Sarah, 5 Stars

“My son (age 11) and I both really enjoyed the settings and characters. I would recommend this both to young and old readers.” – Reader Jenna, 5 Stars

“Strong, female characters and unique world-building. Highly recommended.” – Author Linnea Tanner, 5 Stars

Book 1: Descent of Shadows

At the heart of her family’s war against the wraith king, Anna makes the only decision she can—to fight back.

Humans have always called the land of Istamba home, yet Roland, King of the Wraiths, is intent on claiming it for himself. When Fort Lieay is attacked, thirteen-year-old Anna Lieay is the only survivor. Distraught from the death of her parents, she makes the dangerous journey to the Sanctuary, the last free human settlement. There, she vows to join the army, despite her age, to help save her home from the wraiths and restore peace to humanity.

Book 2: Ruins of Light

As a new army of shadowy wraiths attacks her home, Anna must abandon her secluded life—and again face war.

Dark magic spreads across Istamba as a stronger incarnation of wraiths awaken to their powers, led by a new Wraith King even more determined to conquer what Roland did not. Anna, who had hoped never to see war again, leaves her peaceful village life and returns to the battlefield. With her friends at her side, she remains intent to protect humanity from the wraiths’ magic. But this time, the light may not be strong enough to stop the darkness.

Book 3: Break of Darkness

Torn from the promise of a new life, Anna must return to the home that she left—to defeat the wraiths for good.

Darkness is consuming Istamba. After years of fighting the wraiths, Anna finally leaves her broken homeland, hoping to forget her memories of the war. Yet the shadows whisper, and Anna learns the Wraith King Ramiere intends to perform an ancient ritual to destroy humanity. With the final battle looming, Anna tries to fight the demons of her past and push to a brighter future while knowing she may instead become the darkness she’s always fought.

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Book One: When They Come Calling

Physician Anna Roberts runs a free health clinic in Kansas City where she spends her days taking care of the living and avoiding the spirits of the dead. A late-night accident leaves Anna at the mercy of the strange man who saved her life, but Anna soon learns that meeting Jed was no coincidence. As Anna is drawn into Jed’s dangerous world and a feud 3000 years in the making, she must come to terms with her own secrets and decide what she will do when they come calling.

Finalist – 2016 Midwest Independent Publishers Association (MIPA) Book Awards for Fiction: Fantasy/SciFi/Horror/Paranormal

Book Two: When They Come True

A strange illness ravages the countryside while Dr. Anna Roberts struggles to recover from her own near-death experience.

She’s falling in love with Jedediah, a three-thousand-year-old ghost, but his guarded alliance with a council of ancient spirits frightens her. Can Jed’s allegiance be trusted?

Haunted by her dreams and driven by her calling, Anna is torn between the worlds of the living and the dead. Is she a healer or an executioner? Will Anna be able to protect those she loves from her nightmares when they come true?

Book Three: When They Come Alive

Racing against time to reunite her ghost’s soul with his body, Dr. Anna Roberts becomes further embroiled in a millennia-old feud. Confronted by powerful spirits, Anna is forced to intervene, using her paranormal powers against those who seek to destroy her.

To the ever-gathering beings, the living are nothing, and so they will stop at nothing to complete their return. Who can Anna protect, when they come alive?

Anna’s Nightmare Trilogy by Sarah Fleming Mountford

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As Told by Things

Ordinary objects. Extraordinary tales.

As Told by Things is a lighthearted, multi-genre collection of short stories and flash fiction, each told from the perspective of an inanimate object. Fun, witty, and full of charm, As Told by Things will capture your imagination—as well as your heart.

What objects do you think have stories to tell?

Five Minutes at Hotel Stormcove

A legendary hotel. Five minutes at a time.

Five Minutes at Hotel Stormcove is an eclectic collection of short stories and flash fiction.

Whether there’s an incident at the front desk, something not quite right with the room, a bear stopping in for a beer, or a resolute robot revolt, lives change by the minute within the grounds, rooms, and corridors of the legendary Hotel Stormcove. Lovers meet, witches gather, friends connect, and those in need always find shelter.

See you at the reception desk?

Community of Magic Pens

An eclectic, multi-genre collection of original stories about the power of communication, the magic of writing instruments, and the strength of community, curated to inspire wonder, hope, and joy.

Eclectic, imaginative, and unexpected, Community of Magic Pens features forty genre-spanning flash and short stories—including fantasy, humor, science fiction, romance, historical fiction, satire, and mystery—bringing together a rich group of diverse voices from a wide range of backgrounds and intersections.

Fountain pens, markers and ink, charcoals, spy pens, a braille writer, a printing press, virtual reality, and a supernatural pizza: whether revealing unspoken truths, fighting injustice, or finding friendship and love, our pens have power. Join us as a recent graduate of superhero school struggles to understand her gift, a disabled android interviews for a job, a queen’s conscripted artist must pull reality from illustrations on parchment, and a grandmother’s secret room is…better kept a secret. Tales of struggle and triumph, compassion and hope: Community of Magic Pens is a celebration of our shared story.

What will you see written when the pens speak?

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