Syrina is a Kalis: a master of disguise, assassin, and spy. Her kind has served the High Merchants' Syndicate for a thousand generations. She receives a surprising gift from her master, and she realizes something isn't right. The High Merchants don't do anything without a reason. When things don't add up in an otherwise normal investigation, she follows the trail to the steam-powered city of Fom. There, she learns of a machine that could end civilization a second time. Will Syrina stave off disaster, or seek revenge?
A collection of three fantasy series starter novels by CJ Pyrah, Jennifer Ealey & R.A. Fisher, now available in one volume! Legacy: In the world of Ulskandar, where Humans, Dwarves and other races co-exist, a war is raging between rival kingdoms and feral tribes. When relics and powers from the past threaten to emerge, the fragile kingdoms are pushed to the brink of destruction. Can young Torben rise to the occasion and become the hero the realm needs, or will he fall like the others before him? The Pale-Eyed Mage: Jayhan is completely pale with nearly white eyes: the legacy of a fearsome great-grandmother. He grows into a cheery eight-year-old, unhappily aware of his heritage. Soon, a dark-eyed orphan enters his life; rescued from a brutal master, Sasha's past is shrouded in secrets. As secrets of the young stableboy's past slowly come to light, they're all thrown into a world of danger. With ancient prophecies coming to bear and deadly enemies at all sides, can they uncover the secrets of the dark amulet? The Kalis Experiments: Syrina is a Kalis: a master of disguise, assassin, and a spy. Her kind has served the High Merchants’ Syndicate for a thousand generations. But after a seemingly regular spying mission goes awry, the trail leads her to the city of Fom. There, she learns of a secret that could lead to the doom of them all. An ancient power awakening in her, Syrina races against time to find out who's responsible. But is it already too late?
All three books in 'Tides', a series of steampunk fantasy novels by R.A. Fisher, now in one volume! The Kalis Experiments: Syrina, a Kalis - spy and assassin serving the High Merchants' Syndicate - receives a seemingly mundane task to investigate the finances of a lowly merchant. However, her mission leads her to the city of Fom, where she uncovers an ancient device that could threaten them all. A tragic event awakens an ancient intelligence in her mind, and Syrina becomes consumed with the need for revenge against those responsible. The Black Wall: Syrina discovers Anna and Pasha, survivors of General Mann’s assault, and believes they may hold the key to discovering her own identity. However, unexpected feelings for Pasha complicate matters. With the help of Ves, a former pirate, they pursue Mann while facing growing tensions within the Church of N’narad. Will Syrina find the answers she seeks and achieve revenge against her master, and at what cost? The Grace's War: Syrina struggles to overcome her grief in a world that has not stood still since the events in Eheene that changed her and her planet, Eris, forever. With a secret stolen from her friends, Syrina gains the upper hand in the Grace of Fom's war for independence, while the schemes of the Archbishop threaten disaster. Meanwhile, former High Merchant Ehrina Ka'id and her servant seek Syrina's help to execute their own plans, and General Mann, now aligned with pirate Ves, finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that could spell the end of civilization. Can they put aside their differences and act in time to prevent another Age of Ashes?
