"The evil foretold has risen . . . and we are all that stands between it and the end." Asher has come a long way for a fisherman's son. Together with his friend Prince Gar, he has defended their kingdom against its bitterest enemy, but at great cost. Now, the evil mage Morg is preparing for his most deadly assault. Desperate, trapped in a broken body, Morg has little time and fewer scruples. And he has a plan. As Gar and Asher unwittingly fall into a dangerous deception, Morg gets ever closer to his goal. And this victory would be particularly sweet? For who better to destroy the kingdom than the two who would give anything to save it?

The second book in Jayne Kinch's thrilling Mages of Thiar Trilogy. Having finally reached Spice Island, Amarinda is still no closer to clearing her sister's name. All is not lost, however, as the offer of help comes from a surprising quarter. Will Amarinda be able to overcome a lifetime of fear and prejudice towards those with magic and finally embrace her magical side, or will she remain trapped on the island forever? What is this mysterious task that Blood Mage Rhiannon wishes Amarinda to complete in exchange for her help? And what connection does the mage have to an ancient evil thought long vanquished? Meanwhile, back at Cazney Palace, Jax has finally revealed her true nature to Valerian. Now completely in the mage's thrall, he is powerless to stop Jax as she seeks to destroy Soraya - the rightful Queen of Thiar and a woman Valerian grew up believing was his own half-sister. The Soraya escapes from her prison cell, and Valerian soon learns that Jax will stop at nothing to hunt her down...

Book One in the Mages of Martir series Thirty-five-year-old Darek Takren always did his best to keep up with the demands of the prestigious North Academy, a magical school where only those with the drive to succeed are allowed to learn. Having lived in the school for his whole life, Darek Takren sees North Academy as his home, a sanctuary safe from the troubles that plague the outside world. But when his best friend is injured in an unexpected attack on the school, Darek Takren's struggle to uncover the attacker's identity leads him into a much deeper scheme that, if successful, will spell the end not only for the school, but for the whole world and the gods themselves. And he may not have what it takes to stop it. KEYWORDS: Epic Fantasy, Swords and Sorcery, Epic Fantasy Mystery, Swords and Sorcery Magic, Epic Fantasy Swords and Sorcery Adventure, Fantasy Magic School, Mage, Fantasy Gods, Fantasy Deities, Free Epic Fantasy, Free Swords and Sorcery

"The Innocent Mage is come, and we stand at the beginning of the end of everything." Being a fisherman like his father isn't a bad life, but it's not the one that Asher wants. Despite his humble roots, Asher has grand dreams. And they call him to Dorana, home of princes, beggars and the warrior mages who have protected the kingdom for generations. Little does Asher know, however, that his arrival in the city is being closely watched by members of the Circle, people dedicated to preserving an ancient magic. Asher might have come to the city to make his fortune, but he will find his destiny.

From author Amy Campbell comes the fourth exciting installment of the weird western fantasy series Tales of the Outlaw Mages, featuring reluctant heroes, magic cowboys, and found family with a dash of pegasus, magic, and LGBTQ representation. A lie that could save a nation...and a truth that could destroy it. Vixen Valerie's existence is a carefully crafted masquerade, her true identity a weapon she guards fiercely. But when her homeland faces war, she must choose: remain hidden or risk everything to protect her family. Blaise Hawthorne seeks peace in the outlaw haven of Fortitude, but the scars of his past haunt him. Vixen's plan offers a chance to confront his demons, and he joins the fight, risking everything for healing. As trust unravels and they discover the greatest threat may be within their own ranks, can they outfox their enemies or will their gamble cost them everything? Keywords: weird western, western fantasy, epic fantasy, found family, LGBTQ, queer, asexual, bisexual, gay, magic, mage, pegasus, wild west, old west, fantasy western, magical western, magic western, reluctant hero, historical fantasy, anxiety, cowboy, gunslinger Related authors: Liza Street, J.R. Frontera, David J. West, David Bain, Michael Newton, Rachel Aaron, Joseph P. Bailey, Lila Bowen, Harmon Cooper, M.M. Crumley, Related Books: Gunsmoke and Dragonfire, Home on the Strange, The Cowboys of Cthulhu, Gideon Thorn, The Last Stand of Mary Good Crow, Infernal Fire, Wake of Vultures, Cowboy Necromancer, The Immortal Doc Holliday, Spellslinger, Charmslinger, Blood Bounty, Unicorn Western

The Jade Mage is the story of Tartum, a young man desperately seeking to learn the ways of magic. At sixteen-years-old, he knows only rudimentary spells, mostly for performing work, none of the power he seeks. He seeks more power and responsibility from his mentor and renowned magician Isidor. Follow along the beginning of Tartum’s incredible journey as he discovers his fate.