Arcanym

Arcanym

Author: J M Samland

Publisher: J M Samland

Published: 2023-03-28

Total Pages: 221

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Elvan, eldest of House Galmoth, is content to stay in and always eager to jump into character. Someday, he will find a facade that suits him, one that meets his mother's expectations of him. He's spent the last two years playing investigator, raking through ledgers to clear his mother's name while ignoring his family business and noble House crumbling around him. When the last servant quits, Elvan is forced back into the world and must choose between continuing his fruitless investigation and saving his home from the collectors. On his last lead, he meets Drace, a lonely shopkeeper who sweeps him away on a flight from the royal inquisitors, who is the same man that arrested Elvan's mother. They dive deep into the kingdom of Spheris, shrouded by the smog of rising industry, lit by the flicker of gas lamps. Here, the magic users must practice their art in secret, away from the eyes of the crown. After discovering their intertwined pasts, Elvan and Drace forge forward, uncovering the plot that led to his mother's exile, but who can they go to when the guilty ones are at the highest level of power? Can they dodge the inquisitors and questionable motivations of Elvan's sister, the Duchess, long enough to bring the crown to justice? Or will they fall to the same fate as Elvan's mother? Elvan will have to prepare for his greatest role yet: Himself.


Grave Mistakes: A Necromantic Adventure

Grave Mistakes: A Necromantic Adventure

Author: J M Samland

Publisher: J M Samland

Published: 2023-12-05

Total Pages: 345

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In a world where the living and the dead are separated by the sinister Crack, dark humor and magical mishaps collide in this uproarious dark fantasy comedy. Meet Gabriela, a young and naive woman whose life takes a wild turn on her first visit to the city. She accidentally sends Viscount Brynmor Highgate, the Marquess of Melodis, tumbling down a flight of stairs to his untimely demise. But Gabriela is no ordinary girl; she's well-versed in the necromantic arts, and she promises Brynmor that she can fix this - or at least maybe her mother can - as she binds his ghost to her side. Joined by her loyal and hilariously eccentric knight protectorate, Lord Sebastian, they embark on a madcap journey across the bottomless Crack and through the eerie Deadvale, racing against time to reach Gabriela's home. There, her mysterious mother, Queen Venica Marwol, reluctantly agrees to lead them in a desperate quest to resurrect Brynmor. But secrets from the queen's enigmatic past begin to unravel, and as Gabriela's magic teeters on the brink of failure, an unexpected connection forms between her and Brynmor, or so she thinks. Their mission is far from straightforward, as they find themselves pursued by the determined Eleanor Lane, a disillusioned magic researcher, and the no-nonsense Commander Valoria Ravell. These formidable women, sent by Duke Highgate, Brynmor's uncle, will stop at nothing to thwart the resurrection and retrieve Brynmor's body. "Grave Mistakes" is a riotous tale filled with black humor and heartwarming human moments. Follow Gabriela as she discovers her true identity and realizes her formidable powers in a world where the dead refuse to rest. Will she succeed in resurrecting Brynmor, or will her journey through this twisted realm end in grave mistakes of epic proportions?


The Invisible Castle

The Invisible Castle

Author: J M Samland

Publisher: J M Samland

Published: 2023-05-30

Total Pages: 41

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Long before he became the storied mage-knight protector of House Galmoth, Ser Nerik Vazadon and his friends stumble upon an invisible castle. The ancient butler invites them to stay forever as the castle's masters, but as they begin exploring their new home, they sense something ominous is at play. With only their wit and friendship, they must unravel the mystery of the castle's magic and outmaneuver the force that seeks to hold them captive. In this captivating YA fantasy novelette, Ser Vazadon recounts the harrowing tale of his youth and the invisible castle that threatened to become his eternal prison.


Realms of Terswood

Realms of Terswood

Author: Jamie M Samland

Publisher: Jamie M. Samland

Published: 2020-11-07

Total Pages: 306

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An ancient weapon of magic is the key to unlocking the past...and saving the future. Twenty-five years ago, the necromancer Amer rose to power on the southern continent of Iecil, killing thousands and raising them to join his army. Then-Prince Daelin evoked the power of the first archmage, his grandsire Cazlandt, ending the fiend's reign. Now, it's up to his two children to stop the destiny of this long-buried plot and uncover the ancient and powerful artifacts their ancestors created to protect their people. Realms of Terswood by Jamie M. Samland is the first volume in The Chronicler's Awakening, a thrilling and masterfully imaginative fantasy series for young adult and new adult readers. When Queen Lilan's son passes away, she hides away in mourning, and her brother, the High Lord Daelin, leaves his new home of Terswood to help see to the matters of Dracon, a duty that should have been left to his son. Daelin is tortured by dreams as he tries to escape the memories of his horrible past and prevent it from becoming their future once again. Lord Daelin's son, Lone, comes across a partial vellum scroll listing ancient objects of power and weapons of magic made by their ancestors, including the archmage Cazlandt, he determines one sword contains a fragment of coalesced energy from another realm discovered centuries earlier and is determined to find the relic before it falls into the wrong hands. Meanwhile, his half-sister Alishia starts to discover her own inevitable destiny when she finds critical information written by her future self.


Reading Between the Lines

Reading Between the Lines

Author: Gene Edward Veith Jr.

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2013-01-31

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1433529351

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Here is a guidebook for those who want to learn how to recognize books that are spiritually and aesthetically good—to cultivate good literary taste. Gene Edward Veith presents basic information to help book lovers understand what they read—from the classics to the bestsellers. He explains how the major genres of literature communicate. He explores ways comedy, tragedy, realism, and fantasy can portray the Christian worldview. These discussions lead to a host of related topics—the value of fairy tales for children, the tragic and the comic sense of life, the interplay between Greek and Biblical concepts in the imagination, and the new "post-modernism" (a subject of vital importance to Christians). In the pages of this book, readers will meet writers, past and present who carry on a great literary tradition. By supporting worthy authors, Christians can exert a powerful influence on their culture.


Beyond Good Intentions

Beyond Good Intentions

Author: Doug Bandow

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780891074984

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A unique perspective on applying biblical principles to politics. Bandow observes that we must carefully evaluate the effect of policies as well as their intent. Part of the Turning Point series.


Prodigal Press

Prodigal Press

Author: Marvin N. Olasky

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596385979

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In the nineteenth century, leading newspapers reported from a Christian perspective. Today, however, print and TV journalists increasingly take an anti-Christian stance while claiming to be neutral. Prodigal Press uncovers the shift to secular humanism that has radically altered what the media cover and how they report it. Issuing a clarion call for Christians to reclaim American journalism, Olasky and Smith examine the influence of worldviews on reporting, objectivity, sensationalism, and crusading; the impact of legal, ethical, and technological changes; and the changes brought about by the 24/7 news cycle, the Internet, and social media. - Back cover.


All God's Children and Blue Suede Shoes

All God's Children and Blue Suede Shoes

Author: Kenneth A. Myers

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 9780891075387

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Skillfully analyzes American popular culture, tracing its development and influence throughout history, and ultimately exposes its impact on character. Part of the Turning Point Christian Worldview series.