In the kingdom of Allay, Sages are born.Powerful warriors with supernatural abilities that would rival the strength of whole armies. And there is an academy that trains such warriors, forging them out of young, ordinary students. Few survive, but if there is any hope for this now desolate kingdom, the tests must be given to all that enter its walls.One such student is James, a self-proclaimed slacker that has just been forced into the academy by his father. And if he plans to see another day, he will have to weather through four lessons in life: determination, maturity, trust, and love...Praise for The Sage Trilogy:"A warning, it is a trap. Once you start you can't put it down. I had to read it start to finish an immediately get the rest of the series." - Book Reviewer"It was a great read from start to finish. It was so captivating that I had trouble putting the book down." - Book Reviewer"I couldn't put it down. Lots of adventure and heartbreak. I loved the depth that the author takes you too in falling in love with the main characters." - Book Reviewer on The Dark Kingdom (Book 2 of the Sage Trilogy)"A fantastic read hard to pick which way it was going some times." - Book Reviewer on Hail to the Queen (Book 3 of the Sage Trilogy)

In the kingdom of Allay, Sages are born. Powerful warriors with supernatural abilities that would rival the strength of whole armies. And there is an academy that trains such warriors, forging them out of young, ordinary students. Few survive, but if there is any hope for this now desolate kingdom, the tests must be given to all that enter its walls. One such student is James, a self-proclaimed slacker that has just been forced into the academy by his father. And if he plans to see another day, he will have to weather through four lessons in life: determination, maturity, trust, and love... Praise for The Sage Saga: "A warning, it is a trap. Once you start you can't put it down. I had to read it start to finish an immediately get the rest of the series." - Amazon Reviewer "It was a great read from start to finish. It was so captivating that I had trouble putting the book down." - Book Reviewer "I couldn't put it down. Lots of adventure and heartbreak. I loved the depth that the author takes you too in falling in love with the main characters." - Amazon Reviewer on The Dark Kingdom (Book 2 of the Sage Saga) "A fantastic read hard to pick which way it was going some times so sorry the trilogy had to end." - Book Reviewer on Hail to the Queen (Book 3 of the Sage Saga)

In the kingdom of Allay, Sages are born. Powerful warriors with supernatural abilities that would rival the strength of whole armies. And there is an academy that trains such warriors, forging them out of young, ordinary students. Few survive, but if there is any hope for this now desolate kingdom, the tests must be given to all that enter its walls. One such student is James, a self-proclaimed slacker that has just been forced into the academy by his father. And if he plans to see another day, he will have to weather through four lessons in life: determination, maturity, trust, and love...

In the distant future, humans are an endangered species, and witches are royalty. Worshipped and revered, children and adults alike hone their spells and witchcraft for the approval of the royal family, while the remaining powerless humans seek deliverance from the hunt. The world now holds its breath, for the Harvest has come-when the royal family steps out of the shadows to handpick potential heirs to the throne. These individuals are given the highest education on the planet, taught magic that can move nations, and ultimately, those that survive will become the new kings and queens of the free world. Madeline Chase has survived so far, but in the land of witches, no victory comes without a price. The Ostara Coven has acknowledged her, but with recognition comes suspicion. Friendships are soon tested, loyalties are fractured, and with enemies surrounding her, it will take a miracle to come out of the battlefield unscathed. This novel contains a line of brief strong language.

"After reading and enjoying the First book of the [Saga Saga], I Decided to get this one, I am Thrilled to find that the story keeps getting even better, I now have a new favorite author in Julius St Clair." - Amazon Reviewer From #1 best-selling author, Julius St, Clair comes another breathtaking epic fantasy: THE END OF AN ERA (SAGE SAGA, BOOK 10). James has fought many enemies and won, but he may be unprepared for the battle within himself. He not only has to stave off his Quietus instincts to consume others, but now there is a powerful enemy inside his mind, struggling to take control of his body. But he can't worry about that now. With the Sages forming an alliance with the Ancient Knights, they are one step closer to saving the world and defeating the Sorcerers, but their journey won't be easy. The Knights have a device that will ensure they are put in charge after the Sorcerers are gone, but no one is willing to give up their power. Enemies old and new wait in the shadows for the right moment to strike. Friends struggle to stay the course, and the world waits in anticipation for the outcome. James and Catherine reach the end of an era as they navigate a world full of magic and wonder, mystical beasts and songs of legends, kings and sorcerers, and breathtaking action in this young adult new release.

"This author has the fantasy fiction genre nailed. His use of anti-hero protagonists and coming of age challenges is outstanding. Excellent character development and plotting move a fast-paced adventure tale through enough action to please readers of all ages." - Book Reviewer From #1 best-selling epic fantasy author, Julius St. Clair, comes an epic fantasy box set: THE LAST OF THE SAGES: THE COMPLETE FIVE KINGDOMS TRILOGY (BOOKS 1-3). In the kingdom of Allay, Sages are born. Powerful warriors with supernatural abilities that would rival the strength of whole armies. And there is an academy that trains such warriors, forging them out of young, ordinary students and casting them to the cold unknown. Few survive, but if there is any hope for this now desolate kingdom, the tests must be given to all that enter its walls. One such student is James, a self-proclaimed slacker that has just been forced into the academy by his father. And if he plans to see another day, he will have to weather through four lessons in life: determination, maturity, trust, and love... The Five Kingdoms Trilogy contains the three novels: The Last of the Sages, The Dark Kingdom, and Hail to the Queen in their entirety. Praise for The Sage Saga: "A warning, it is a trap. Once you start you can't put it down. I had to read it start to finish and immediately get the rest of the series." - Amazon Reviewer It was a great read from start to finish. It was so captivating that I had trouble putting the book down." - Book Reviewer "I couldn't put it down. Lots of adventure and heartbreak. I loved the depth that the author takes you too in falling in love with the main characters." - Amazon Reviewer on The Dark Kingdom (Book 2 of the Sage Saga) "A fantastic read hard to pick which way it was going some times." - Book Reviewer on Hail to the Queen (Book 3 of the Sage Saga)

View our feature on Barb and J.C. Hendee’s In Shade and Shadow. The national bestselling Noble Dead saga is "one of those [series] for which the term dark fantasy was definitely intended" (Chronicle) Wynn Hygeorht arrives at the Guild of Sagecraft, bearing texts supposedly penned by vampires. Seized by the Guild's scholars without Wynn's consent, several pages disappear-and two sages are found murdered. Convinced the Noble Dead are responsible for the killings, Wynn embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of the texts...