The histories of Old Earth record that in the Year of Our Lord 778, Charlemagne’s rearguard under the command of Count Roland of the Breton March was ambushed and slain to a man. But Roland and his men were drawn through a magical gate, to a new and strange world of magic and deadly creatures. A world where every man, no matter what his estate or rank, no matter how poor or common or rich and influential, was born with the power of magic. But the magic of this world carries a deadly curse, and the price for abusing its power is ruinous. This, then, is the story of the kingdom they built, and the knight who would decide its fate.

Magic has been mankind's defense against the dark elves and the xiatami...but the Dragon Curse threatens to destroy all. When Tyrcamber Rigamond is sent to help defend the Empire's southern border against the xiatami, he expects a difficult campaign. He doesn't expect to find the sinister Dragon Cult. And their treachery might destroy humanity...

Sir Tyrcamber Rigamond swore to defend the Empire, but the Empire is about to fall to the goblin hordes commanded by the malignant dark elven lord known as the Valedictor. The fate of the Empire lies in Tyrcamber's hands, and he will have only one chance to save mankind from enslavement at the hands of the dark elves. And that chance will cost Tyrcamber more than he can bear to pay...

All four books of the internationally bestselling MALISON series, combined in one volume! The histories of Old Earth record that in the Year of Our Lord 778, Charlemagne’s rearguard under the command of Count Roland of the Breton March was ambushed and slain to a man. But Roland and his men were drawn through a magical gate, to a new and strange world of magic and deadly creatures. A world where every man, no matter what his estate or rank, no matter how poor or common or rich and influential, was born with the power of magic. But the magic of this world carries a deadly curse, and the price for abusing its power is ruinous. This, then, is the story of the kingdom they built, and the knight who would decide its fate.

The Empire struggles for its survival against the dark elven hordes, and a new ally might mean victory or destruction.When the umbral elves offer to side with the Empire, Sir Tyrcamber Rigamond is sent to the Imperial Free City of Falconberg to help guard the Emperor's ambassador.But in the corrupt city of Falconberg, the treacherous politics of the merchant-lords might be more dangerous than the umbral elves themselves.And an ancient enemy might rise from the dust of the past...

I'm an illegal wizard, an expert thief, and an occasional killer. So robbing the mansion of the Elven noble Lord Castomyr should prove no challenge at all. Except another thief has an eye on Lord Castomyr's treasures, a thief with magical abilities I don't understand. And unless I outwit this master thief, I'll be the one left holding the bag...and among the Elves, the punishment for theft is death.

MAZAEL CRAVENLOCK is the last hope. As castle after castle falls to the runedead horde, Mazael must lead his armies to victory...or the world shall fall into darkness forever. And Mazael must stop his father's dark plans. No matter what the cost to himself. LUCAN MANDRAGON wields the relics of a forgotten empire, the runedead his to command. Soon he shall destroy the Demonsouled and free the world of their curse forever. No matter who he has to kill to do it. SKALATAN is the strongest of the serpent priests, and soon he will become stronger still. For he shall claim the power of the Demonsouled and become the new god of the serpent people. And then all men will bow before the serpent god. THE OLD DEMON is ready at last. For centuries he has plotted and manipulated kings and lords. Now he shall seize the power of the Demonsouled for himself, and become the new god. And all the world will be his to torment.