Ariel is a fairy princess from a colony of scavengers. Her life has been one of hunger, emptiness, and fear. In a year’s time, she will have to choose one of her ruthless barbarian kin to marry, and be condemned to a life of servitude and hopelessness. Basil is a well-educated young elf, used to a life of books, warmth and friendship. With his pack full of vials and potions, he was just wanting to get home. But after one chance encounter in a spider's web, their lives entangle, and their worlds will never be the same again.

The first three books in 'The Year of the Firefly', a series of fantasy novels by GeAnn Powers, now available in one volume! The String Bean And The Firefly: Fairy princess Ariel's life has been one of hunger and fear. Soon, she'll have to choose one of her ruthless barbarian kin to marry, and be condemned to a life of servitude. Basil is a well-educated young elf, used to a life of books, warmth and friendship. With his pack full of vials and potions, he just wants to get home. After a chance encounter in a spider's web, their lives entangle, and their worlds will never be the same again. The Keeper And The Firefly: In a world where learning is forbidden, fairy princess Ariel takes risks everything to explore the knowledge available among the elves from the other side of the valley. Keeper, the patriarch of her new band of friends, warns Ariel of the dangerous path she's on. Ariel faces a difficult choice: should she return to the barbaric colony she came from, or quench her awakened thirst for knowledge? In a captivating tale of alliances and self-discovery, Ariel and Keeper form an unlikely pact that will change their lives forever. The Rapha And The Firefly: Ariel sets on a transformative journey, learning various skills from the compassionate Rapha. Together with Rosie the gnome and Sage the tree sprite, Ariel is exposed to a world where knowledge and community are paramount. But because of his haunting memories, Keeper still struggles to trust Ariel. Soon, the Rapha begin to reconsider their own stories and beliefs, and Keeper has to face his past.

In a world of elven tribes and mythical creatures, Ariel challenges the dogmatic laws and norms of her kin and begins a transformative journey, learning various skills from the compassionate Rapha. In her adventures with different elves, like Rosie the gnome and Sage the tree sprite, Ariel is exposed to a world where care, knowledge, and community are paramount. But because of his haunting memories and biases, Keeper still struggles to trust Ariel. Soon, the Rapha begin to reconsider their own stories and beliefs, and Keeper has to face his own troubled past. An enlightening and heartwarming fantasy adventure, THE RAPHA AND THE FIREFLY is the third book in The Year Of The Firefly series by GeAnn Powers.

In a world where learning and reading are forbidden, the fairy princess Ariel is taking huge risks to explore the knowledge avaliable among the elves she’s befriended on the other side of the valley. As she becomes more entwined in their world, Keeper the patriarch of her new band of friends, warns Ariel of the dangerous path she's on and reveals a shocking truth about her own family. Ariel is left with a difficult choice. Should she return to the barbarian, illiterate security of her colony, or continue risking everything in her attempts to quench her awakened thirst for knowledge? In this captivating tale of alliances and self-discovery, Ariel and Keeper form an unlikely pact that will change their lives forever.

Someone is burning Baltimore. At night, sirens shriek through the air as red light blazes in the night sky. Businesses and houses are burning. Theres a madman on the loose, and its not just about the firehes getting pretty fond of killing, too. There arent any leads, but there is a terrible media frenzy that gives this monster the nickname Firefly. Dr. McKayla MacDonald doesnt want to see her beautiful city burned to the ground, but she also doesnt want to get involved with the investigation. As a successful psychologist, shes happy to assist the county fire department as a counselor. She has no idea that her decision to be a Good Samaritan has brought her to the attention of the last person she wants knowing her name and address. Firefly is on her tail, and McKayla suspects he may have been from the beginning. Using her extensive knowledge of the human psyche, the good doctor might be able to point authorities to their arsonist. Yet as the city burns, Firefly comes closer. Is he crazy enough to end up on McKaylas doorstep with fire in hand? She must solve the case before her family becomes his target. Firefly is a riveting and intriguing novel that is aglow with sparks, suspense and mystique. Cornelson is an accomplished and gifted writer who keeps the reader captivated from the very first page. Shirley Erickson, MS, Sixth-Year Certificate in Reading Education

The first three books in 'The Year of the Firefly', a series of fantasy novels by GeAnn Powers, now available in one volume! The String Bean And The Firefly: Fairy princess Ariel's life has been one of hunger and fear. Soon, she'll have to choose one of her ruthless barbarian kin to marry, and be condemned to a life of servitude. Basil is a well-educated young elf, used to a life of books, warmth and friendship. With his pack full of vials and potions, he just wants to get home. After a chance encounter in a spider's web, their lives entangle, and their worlds will never be the same again. The Keeper And The Firefly: In a world where learning is forbidden, fairy princess Ariel takes risks everything to explore the knowledge available among the elves from the other side of the valley. Keeper, the patriarch of her new band of friends, warns Ariel of the dangerous path she's on. Ariel faces a difficult choice: should she return to the barbaric colony she came from, or quench her awakened thirst for knowledge? In a captivating tale of alliances and self-discovery, Ariel and Keeper form an unlikely pact that will change their lives forever. The Rapha And The Firefly: Ariel sets on a transformative journey, learning various skills from the compassionate Rapha. Together with Rosie the gnome and Sage the tree sprite, Ariel is exposed to a world where knowledge and community are paramount. But because of his haunting memories, Keeper still struggles to trust Ariel. Soon, the Rapha begin to reconsider their own stories and beliefs, and Keeper has to face his past.

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