Queen Levana is a ruler who uses her 'glamour' to gain power. but long before she crossed paths with Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress, Levana lived a very different story - a story that has never been told ... until now.

From two of the greatest imaginations of our time comes a magnificent novel of adventure and magic...SHADOW MOON: First in the Chronicles of the Shadow War. The genius of Star Wars(r) creator George Lucas and the vision of Chris Claremont, the author of the phenomenally bestselling The Uncanny X-Men adventures, merge in what must be the fantasy event of the year. In Shadow Moon, war and chaos have gripped the land of Tir Asleen. An ancient prophecy reveals one hope: a savior princess who will ascend to the throne when the time is right. But first, a Nelwyn wanderer must face forces of unimaginable malevolence and dangerous, forbidden rites of necromancy that could bring back a powerful warrior from soulless sleep. George Lucas reshaped filmmaking in the '70s and '80s with his Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. When Bantam Books asked Lucas if he had any stories he would like to develop as novels rather than as films, Lucas turned to his 1988 fantasy film, Willow. "When I wrote the story for Willow, I began with the pre-story," Lucas said, "but the full story was yet to be told." Now, Lucas's vision is being fulfilled with the talented help of Chris Claremont. Having previously taken the reins of what was for a decade the bestselling comic in the western hemisphere (The Uncanny X-Men) Claremont assumes the reponsibility of foster parent to Lucas's creation. On sale in hardcover now, and available on BDD Audio Cassette as well, SHADOW MOON is a momentous new adventure for readers looking to spend part of this summer in a fantastic world. SHADOW MOON is one of Bantam Spectra's most exciting publishing events in 1995, the year we celebrate our 10th Anniversary as the premiere publishing imprint of books of speculative fiction.

The land of Kraal has been under the influence of a dark lord for 3000 years. Lumaris is a farmers daughter and sees herself as just that. On her fourteenth birthday, however, everything changes. She is the only human in her world that can perform magic and so is the only one to save it. With an elf and immortal mercenary by her side, she travels the world she never knew training for the prophecized battle. Along the way, she discovered about the origins of her powers and what the real evil deeds of the tyrant are...

A demonic insurgency has given up on waiting for Satan to overthrow God. Instead they make plans to escape to a universe of their own. Their escape technology is cleverly marketed by a charismatic CEO to the worlds' oppressed as a ticket to a perfect life in a distant universe. To counter, an ancient foe recruits a covert group of image bearers and angels to lead an assault against this utopia of evil; one of them is his own daughter, Ru.

Darkness shall light the way… Secretive and satiated by a life that others would consider taboo, Zoë Hall has architected her existence. After petrifying nightmares begin infiltrating her tightly controlled waking life, she inadvertently awakens a preternatural presence that casts darkness into her psyche and draws her deeper into the embattled realms of her dreams. Part psychological thriller, part surrealistic fantasy, The Leveling explores consciousness and reality, grief and loss, and fearlessly delves into the existential. Pulled between present-day Manhattan and the forested realms of her dreams, Zoë finds herself wedged between the very pillars of light and dark as she comes face-to-face with the most formidable force she’s ever encountered: her own mind.

After an epic dual with the Emperor, Wismerhill comes through as victor... and his reward from the Black Moon is more than he ever imagined. He rises to the challenge and begins constructing a new life and a new empire. It is written, after all. But the real question is: what else is written that Wismerhill is yet to discover?

Terra Secunda, a new world, a second and final chance. Wismerhill is leading the efforts to save humanity and create a whole new civilization. It's a monumental task, already shrouded in the shadows of sedition, demons, and the vast Ophidian clan. After all, this is the snakes' planet, and they plan on keeping it that way!