"A perceptive and gripping tale of race and family." -- Kirkus Reviews 1859 Mkembro, West Africa "I know what's going to happen," says Amara as she wakes on the morning of her wedding to discover that she has been blessed -- or cursed -- with the power of prophecy. In her visions, she sees the slaver Van Owen, who will soon arrive on Africa's shores. Her father will challenge the invaders, wielding magic against rifles and whips, and setting in motion Amara's bid for freedom -- a quest that … [Read more...] about Chains of Time by R.B. Woodstone
Rise of the Draman by Alexander Elliott
Orphaned as an infant, Croft spent his early years in the harsh confines of the Abbey, dreaming of befriending a dragon. When the day finally came, an accident leaves him utterly changed and bonded to a beast named Rueloo. Facing prejudice and fear, Croft builds a quiet life in the nest among his dragon friends – unaware his unique abilities would soon be needed. With a powerful foe marching towards their borders, King Augustus appeals to the dragon child for his help. Croft’s example of … [Read more...] about Rise of the Draman by Alexander Elliott
Legacy: Book One of the Resonance Tetralogy by Hugo Jackson
Her power is unmeasured. Her abilities untested. Her destiny inescapable. Faria Phiraco is a resonator, a manipulator of the elements via rare crystals. It is an extraordinary and secret power which she and her father, the Emperor of Xayall, guard with their lives. The Dhraka, malicious red-scaled dragons, have discovered an ancient artefact; a mysterious relic from the mythical, aeons-lost city of Nazreal. With their plan already set in motion, they besiege Xayall, pummelling the city to find … [Read more...] about Legacy: Book One of the Resonance Tetralogy by Hugo Jackson
Shardai by Sandra Cox
Shardai is a large sleek cat with attitude. He has the courage of a tiger and the disdain of a king. He has only one weakness--his guardian. He'll do anything, even come back from the afterlife for her. Targeted Age Group:: ten years up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I lost my cat to cancer and mourned. I wanted him back. So I wrote a fantasy about a cat that used one of his lives to come back. … [Read more...] about Shardai by Sandra Cox
Traphis: A Wizard’s Tale by James D. Maxon
A year after the death of his father, fifteen-year-old Traphis stumbles across his father’s hidden collection of books. Forbidden from learning magic at a young age, he resolves to read the books in secret. Doors to a dark and formidable world begin to open, and a treacherous adventure awaits both him and his newfound friends. In their journey to fight the power of lies, betrayal, and greed, they discover that no matter how well they master their magic skills, they are powerless without the most … [Read more...] about Traphis: A Wizard’s Tale by James D. Maxon
Children of the Blessing by Perry Morris
Children of the Blessing by Perry Morris The gods battled for thousands of years before they established balance in Lemuria; the children of the blessing are about to upset that balance. When key events prophesied thousands of years ago finally take place, those who lust for power will do anything they must to take control—even if that means killing the children of the blessing. The children of the blessing have never met. Renn wants to be a farmer and Avaris a warrior, but their birth and … [Read more...] about Children of the Blessing by Perry Morris
The Mirror of Doom by Bailey Baxter
Imagine getting stuck in another world. Would it be a dream come true? For 12-year-old Tim Hunter, it's a nightmare. One shove through a magic mirror sent him into a medieval land of castles, kings, and dangerous creatures. No electricity. No running water. No McDonalds. And to make matters even worse, he's stuck there with his (annoying) older brother and sister -- Ron and Kat. They're barely there for 30 minutes before they're chased by a horrible, man-eating creature called a galrog and … [Read more...] about The Mirror of Doom by Bailey Baxter
Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds by Tom Hoffman
Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds by Tom Hoffman 2016 Gold Medal Winner • Best Young Adult Adventure Book Readers Favorite International Book Award "Hoffman comes across as a master in the teen fantasy genre..." –Romuald Dzemo "...magical, exciting, witty and wise..." –Jack Magnus Orville Wellington Mouse lives with his Mum in the quiet fishing village of Muridaan Falls, Symoca. His life takes an unexpected turn when he learns his best friend Sophia Mouse is not … [Read more...] about Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds by Tom Hoffman
Sinful Cinderella by Anita Valle
Sinful Cinderella by Anita Valle I'm not who they think I am. A docile girl who meekly obeys her stepmother and stepsisters. Some kind of sick angel who cheerfully bears their mistreatment. That's what I WANT them to think. Because then they won't suspect what I'm really up to. The ball, the prince - it's all part of my plan to come out on top. Stepmother and her demented daughters will pay for every floor I have scoured, every sneer I have borne. They don't know about the white magic, how I … [Read more...] about Sinful Cinderella by Anita Valle
