She never wanted to be the Black Mage. She was only trying to defend her loved one. But soon, Thessa learned the curse she inherited runs deeper than she ever imagined. Being the Black Mage means following an ancient tradition to please a patron god bent on death, decay, and destruction. A patron god who wants to bring back the abominations of old and wants to use the Black Mage to do it. Meanwhile, the current Tourney Master embarks on his own quest to uncover a hidden secret, which could affect the Tournament of Mages forever. Thessa must reach deep into her soul and decide if the ways of dark magic will be her ways or if she needs to find a way to defeat her patron god and stop the madness forever by winning the Tournament of Mages.
Talk of war and devastation has the master wielders on high alert as Sheyna Namear graduates from Apprentice to Adept. While continuing her studies Sheyna once again meets the flamboyant Gondrial, who immediately gets her into trouble with her master. Even though she is aware that Gondrial is trouble, she is fascinated by him until he introduces her to his friend— a tall, handsome, and mysterious boy named Rikard. When her best friend, Marella, comes to visit, all four of the young wielders embark on a dangerous yet exhilarating adventure in an exotic land. But one should never delve where one does not belong or play with forces one does not understand. What began as a fun adventure quickly spirals into a fight for life and death in this second book of the War of the Oracle series.
Dark rituals drag London mage Alex Verus into the center of a conspiracy in this thrilling novel from the national bestselling author of Marked. Since his second sight made him infamous for defeating powerful dark mages, Alex Verus has been keeping his head down. But now he's discovered the resurgence of a forbidden ritual. Someone is harvesting the life-force of magical creatures—destroying them in the process. And draining humans is next on the agenda. Hired to investigate, Alex discovers not everyone on the Council wants him delving any deeper. Struggling to distinguish ally from enemy, he finds himself the target of those who would risk their own sanity for power. Alex still has the advantage of seeing the future—but he might not have a future for much longer.
Chalmys has the power to do nearly anything—except set himself free. After a simple dinner with a god went very, very wrong, fae mage Chalmys was cursed to remain locked in his tiny realm. Until, that is, he could find someone to tell his story. All of his story. There are only two problems: Revealing the truth of his birth will put his mother at grave risk, and he has to send his story through dreams. Chalmys thought the second would be the easiest to overcome, but after centuries of tangled tales gone wrong, he has nearly given up hope. Until the night he connects with Holly. Now he has to convince her to risk everything to set him free. If only a certain god doesn't interfere... Previously published in Realm of Darkness.
A forgotten past, a dark mage, and an unyielding curse. Another team beat free-spirited archaeologist Olivia Perez to the dig of a lifetime, and now she’s left with the choice to wait for scraps or brave a dangerous, dusty tomb in hopes of finding other priceless artifacts. Her reward? A mysterious key she has no idea is cursed. Soon, Olivia realizes she’s brought home more than just an ancient rarity. Malevolent visions begin to plague her. Unnerved by what they reveal, she casts away the key...unknowingly placing it into the waiting hands of a dark mage bent on destruction. Only when a shifter agent from the Paranormal Intelligence and Tracking Organization arrives searching for the key does Olivia realize what a huge mistake she’s made. Forced to team up with the ill-tempered shifter, her journey to reclaim the cursed key leads down a twisting path of dark histories, dangerous magic, and deadly obstacles. But Olivia’s efforts to take back the ancient relic before the dark mage can destroy the lives of humans, shifters, witches, and fae alike are thwarted by her own dark past...and a price steeper than what she’s willing to pay. Fans of Tomb Raider and Ilona Andrews will love the blend of urban fantasy, magical adventure, and paranormal romance in THE CURSED KEY from Miranda Brock and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Hamilton! Scroll up and one click to start this slow burn urban fantasy romance adventure!
Now an original series starring Katherine Langford on Netflix! The Lady of the Lake is the true hero in this cinematic twist on the tale of King Arthur created by Thomas Wheeler and legendary artist, producer, and director Frank Miller (300, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City). Featuring 8 full-color and 30 black-and-white pieces of original artwork by Frank Miller. Whosoever wields the Sword of Power shall be the one true King. But what if the Sword has chosen a Queen? Nimue grew up an outcast. Her connection to dark magic made her something to be feared in her Druid village, and that made her desperate to leave… That is, until her entire village is slaughtered by Red Paladins, and Nimue’s fate is forever altered. Charged by her dying mother to reunite an ancient sword with a legendary sorcerer, Nimue is now her people’s only hope. Her mission leaves little room for revenge, but the growing power within her can think of little else. Nimue teams up with a charming mercenary named Arthur and refugee Fey Folk from across England. She wields a sword meant for the one true king, battling paladins and the armies of a corrupt king. She struggles to unite her people, avenge her family, and discover the truth about her destiny. But perhaps the one thing that can change Destiny itself is found at the edge of a blade.
“Karen Chance takes her place along with Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, MaryJanice Davidson, and J.D. Robb.”—SF Revu View our feature on Karen Chance’s Curse the Dawn. Cassandra Palmer may be the all-powerful Pythia now, but that doesn’t mean people have stopped trying to kill her. Most of the supernatural power players don’t want the independent minded Cassie as chief clairvoyant—and they’ll stop at nothing to see her six feet under. The Vampire Senate does support Cassie in her position, but their protection comes with a price: an alliance with the sexy master vampire Mircea, who has claimed Cassie as his own. But even the vampires will have trouble keeping Cassie alive now that the self-styled god Apollo, the source of the Pythia’s power, has it in for her in a big way. To save her life—and the world—Cassie’s going to have to face down her creator…
In a world where magic is forbidden, Sarn spent two decades concealing his abilities from the Seekers of Truth, just to stay alive. But when monsters threaten his underground city and put his son in danger, Sarn must embrace his power, even if it means risking his own life. Thus begins an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, as Sarn sheds his reluctance and embarks on a quest to harness his magical abilities to battle monsters, ancient evil beings, and cursed objects and elude those who want to destroy him just because he’s a mage. As Sarn embraces his destiny, he evolves from a reluctant outcast to a formidable mage. But along the way, he faces a daunting challenge—how can he earn the trust of his own magic, which has grown resentful of him? Without its cooperation, he can’t shield his son. Is his magic truly sentient, or is Sarn merely imagining its whispers? As Sarn races to unlock the truth, he learns why no mages in the past had access to two different types of magic. But his magic also hates his predicament. Bound by oppressive servitude and entangled in unbreakable promises, Sarn must confront the harsh realities he’s long ignored to reclaim his freedom and protect his family. But he may have waited too long. When his secret son vanishes, he teeters on the edge of losing everything. Determined to locate his missing son, Sarn will do whatever it takes—except expose the boy’s existence, which could cost him not only his son but also the chance for a safe place they can finally call home. In this heart-pounding nine-book omnibus, immerse yourself in a thrilling saga that forces Sarn to unleash his hidden powers, battle relentless monsters, and confront the oppressive forces that threaten his family. Will he overcome the odds, unravel the secrets of his own magic, and forge a brighter future? Find out as you join Sarn on an unforgettable adventure of danger, redemption, and the true meaning of family. Curse Breaker Books 1-9 includes nine full-length epic fantasy adventures: Curse Breaker Enchanted, Curse Breaker Darkens, Curse Breaker Faceted, Curse Breaker Falls, Curse Breaker Sundered, Curse Breaker Hidden, Curse Breaker Fallout, Curse Breaker Trapped, and Curse Breaker Revealed.
An unlikely pair of heroes matches wits against the revived legacy of the Shadowking in this classic Harpers novel Long ago, the shadow magic transformed an ancient wizard into a being of utter evil: the Shadowking. Now legendary Harper agent Caledan Caldorien—heir to the shadow magic—has mysteriously vanished. As the Realms whisper of his disappearance, the Harpers spring into action. Fearing that Caledan is transforming into the new Shadowking, they mount a mission to not only find him but to destroy him entirely. Renegade Harper Mari Al-maren and the mage Morhion must embark on a desperate quest to rescue Caledan—and to stop him before a Shadowking stalks the Realms once more. Curse of the Shadowmage is the eleventh book in a series of loosely-connected novels about the Harpers.
