Felara’s obsession with Iarion knows no bounds. Barlo knows the Unborn woman would do anything if she thought it in his elf friend’s best interest. Absolutely anything. And Barlo can do no less. With Lasniniar in chaos and Iarion named as the culprit, Felara comes to Barlo for help. ...Little does the dwarf realize just what his aid might cost him. Journey beyond the World of Lasniniar and into the unknown in this seventh novel in the epic fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith.
Felara always gets her way. ...Especially when it comes to Iarion—whether he likes it, or not. Her obsession with the wandering elf drives her almost beyond reason. And her god-like powers make it nearly impossible for anyone to stand in her way. Follow Iarion and Barlo beyond the boundaries of Lasniniar in his collection from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith. This collection includes one novel and two shorts: Void Walker: A Novel of Lasniniar (The World of Lasniniar Book 7) Legends of Lasniniar: Quicksilver Legends of Lasniniar: Goddess Almighty Void Walker: A Novel of Lasniniar (The World of Lasniniar Book 7) Felara’s obsession with Iarion knows no bounds. Barlo knows the Unborn woman would do anything if she thought it in his elf friend’s best interest. Absolutely anything. And Barlo can do no less. With Lasniniar in chaos and Iarion named as the culprit, Felara comes to Barlo for help. ...Little does the dwarf realize just what his aid might cost him. Journey beyond the World of Lasniniar and into the unknown in this seventh novel in the epic fantasy series. Legends of Lasniniar: Quicksilver (Short Story) Hero of Lasniniar. Dwarvenhome’s Chief of Clans. Barlo can claim both these titles, and more. (But never ‘Master Chef.’) Brave, stubborn, and loyal to a fault, he takes pride in his judgment of character. And he holds no qualms about sharing his opinions. (Much to his elf friend Iarion’s chagrin.) ...Even when it means he must tell an unwelcome truth. A stand-alone story of the infamous Barlo and Iarion from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series. Legends of Lasniniar: Goddess Almighty (Short Story) Felara watches over the Light Elves’ wood from above, unseen. She knows Iarion wanders somewhere beneath the ancient trees. Willful, mercurial, and more than a bit fey, some of her Unborn siblings consider her in danger of becoming obsessed with the elf that freed them from the Void. Others might even argue she crossed that line some time ago. None of that matters to Felara. She follows a vision only she can see. A stand-alone origin story from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series.
Iarion never meant to free the Unborn. Now the humans of Lasniniar worship the host of lawless, magical entities as gods—fueling the Unborn spirits’ insatiable hunger for power while sowing the seeds of chaos. Iarion finds himself at the center of the would-be gods’ attentions. Attentions that border on obsession. ...And not all of their interests prove friendly. A new era begins as Iarion and his best friend Barlo struggle for survival on a journey that takes them beyond the known boundaries of the World of Lasniniar in this sixth novel in the epic fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith.
Gods roam the lands of Lasniniar. But not all of these new deities come in peace. …And in the chaos that follows, dark creatures wander at will. Join Iarion and Barlo as they face darkness and divine power in this collection that introduces a new hero in the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith. This collection includes one novel and two shorts: Godmaker: A Novel of Lasniniar (The World of Lasniniar Book 6) Legends of Lasniniar: By the Light of the Moon Legends of Lasniniar: Lion’s Pride Godmaker: A Novel of Lasniniar (The World of Lasniniar Book 6) Iarion never meant to free the Unborn. Now the humans of Lasniniar worship the host of lawless, magical entities as gods—fueling the Unborn spirits’ insatiable hunger for power while sowing the seeds of chaos. Iarion finds himself at the center of the would-be gods’ attentions. Attentions that border on obsession. ...And not all of their interests prove friendly. A new era begins as Iarion and his best friend Barlo struggle for survival on a journey that takes them beyond the known boundaries of the World of Lasniniar in this sixth novel in the epic fantasy series. Legends of Lasniniar: By the Light of the Moon (Short Story) No matter where their journeys take them, Barlo and Iarion always seem to find trouble. The eve of the Harvest Festival. The dwarf and elf pair find themselves potentially lost on the way to the closest human village. A blanket of mist drifts from the nearby hills to obscure the dirt road as night closes in. Barlo remains content to let Iarion lead the way. At least then he can blame his elf friend if—no when—things go wrong. Still, Barlo’s hand stays close to his ax. What danger lurks in the darkness beyond the mist? The infamous duo of Barlo and Iarion return in this spooky, stand-alone misadventure story from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series. Legends of Lasniniar: Lion’s Pride (Short Story) Half human. Half feline. All warrior. Her very existence a crime, Nofret lives in a hidden refugee village—safe from the magic and might of the Lion Folk who rule the island in the name of their cruel goddess. But Nofret grows tired of hiding. She yearns to do something more. Surely her fighting and tracking skills can serve a greater purpose? Her noble heart can accept nothing less. A stand-alone origin story adventure from the far-flung reaches of the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this, the extraordinary conclusion of the ice-age epic series, Earth’s Children®, Ayla, Jondalar, and their infant daughter, Jonayla, are living with the Zelandonii in the Ninth Cave. Ayla has been chosen as an acolyte to a spiritual leader and begins arduous training tasks. Whatever obstacles she faces, Ayla finds inventive ways to lessen the difficulties of daily life, searching for wild edibles to make meals and experimenting with techniques to ease the long journeys the Zelandonii must take while honing her skills as a healer and a leader. And there are the Sacred Caves that Ayla’s mentor takes her to see. They are filled with remarkable paintings of mammoths, lions, and bears, and their mystical aura at times overwhelms Ayla. But all the time Ayla has spent in training rituals has caused Jondalar to drift away from her. The rituals themselves bring her close to death, but through them Ayla gains A Gift of Knowledge so important that it will change her world. BONUS: This edition contains a reading guide and an interview with Jean M. Auel. Sixth in the acclaimed Earth’s Children® series.
Lasniniar is changing. Powerful forces have awoken, and humans have turned away from the elder races, seeking magics of their own. And on a far-off island, an elf princess has gone missing in a strange kingdom ruled by foreign powers. Once again, Iarion and Barlo find themselves thrust into the middle of things. Little do they realize their decisions will alter Lasniniar's future, as well as their own. This 114,000 word, fast-paced novel adventure takes place after Wave Runners and before Void Walker in the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series. It also contains references to the following Legends of Lasniniar adventures: Mum's the Word and A New Kind of Magic--which you might want to read first to get the most from this book.
