When a rogue 19-year-old witch is recruited to help guard an ancient magical Bestiary, mystery and danger ensue..._____________________________________________Being an empath has its advantages.Harley Merlin can sense people's emotions, among other things. It's how she snagged her first job pinpointing cheaters at a casino.But she has no clue where she got these freakish powers because she spent her childhood jumping from home to home in the foster system, and her father left her with nothing more than a cryptic note.Then she crosses paths with a terrifyingly real monster. Which is when a mysterious and annoyingly arrogant young warlock named Wade Crowley steps in, introducing her to a hidden world of beasts, magicals, and covens riddled with secrets--as well as clues about her murky past.Whether she likes it or not, this new world is where she belongs. But after a disturbing twist of events, Harley quickly realizes that her past is darker than she could ever have imagined.And that someone in the coven is out for her blood.With the help of Wade and her new friends, she must figure out who the traitor is and why they're targeting her... Before the human and magical worlds dangerously collide.Potter fans, welcome to an exciting new world._____________________________________________*What Early Readers Are Saying:*"I love the Harry Potter series. This first book here made me realize I could love another series. It's great!!" "Harley grabs you by the hand and drags you right into her world." "Enchanting! A fantastic new take on magic and monsters." "Heart warming story line with intrigue and suspense." "Well written, funny, and refreshingly different." "Would recommend it for teens and adults alike." Over 6,100 worldwide 5 star reviews of the series._____________________________________________If you're a fan of J.K. Rowling or Cassandra Clare, this will be a ride you won't want to miss. Buy now and start turning the pages...*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

If what is hidden is found, the mighty shall fall...Time is running out. For the final ritual, Katherine will sacrifice twelve magicals with rare abilities.Harley has already lost so much, and she can't bear to sacrifice anything more. She will protect her friends at all costs--even if that means flying solo against the greatest evil the world has ever known.With her parents' Grimoire, Harley finally has a weapon capable of overpowering Katherine. If only she could figure out how to reveal the hidden pages within, to perform the spell Chaos itself has written. And the spell may reveal more than she's bargained for...All Katherine wants is to be Queen of Everything--is that so much to ask? Her little niece has been a real thorn in her side, but that's all about to change. Pity she can't kill Harley just yet, since the girl is still useful. There's also the matter of that too-handsome Necromancer, Davin Doncaster. From personal experience, Katherine knows one should never trust a pretty face.Begin Harley Merlin and the Challenge of Chaos (as we lead up to Book 9, which will provide resolution to Harley and Katherine's gripping conflict!)

Enjoy the complete historical romance and time travel series by a bestselling Amazon author right now!Aliya is a medical school graduate gifted with both smarts and an athletic body. Her life seems perfect...until she finds herself in a fatal car accident. Instead of dying, however, she wakes up in a completely different body in the middle of a half-ruined castle during alternate medieval times. Confused and dismayed, Aliya realizes she was given a second chance in life -- so she rolls up her sleeves and gets to work on restoring the castle and her new life.Aliya's situation is confusing and challenging. Reborn as Countess Lilian Earton, she has to adjust to an unfamiliar world while trying to introduce everyday conveniences from the world she knows. Her first goal is taking care of the collapsing estate of Earton and its inhabitants -- and learning to navigate a society unused to a woman in charge. Constant attacks of robbers and slave traders never seem to stop plaguing Aliya, and killers and spies sent by the narcissistic aristocracy are just waiting for her to show a bit of weakness so that they can strike, even if as she finds an alternative solution to her troubles, developing alliances with the Highlanders and Vikings called the Virmans. In the meantime, she is terrified with the prospect of finally meeting her perpetually absent husband whom, incidentally, Aliya has never seen ever since her rebirth as Lilian.Her plan is to make the best of her unusual circumstances -- and to change this alternate world for the better. She is not a girl in trouble waiting for a knight in shining armor; all that Aliya has to do, she'll do with her own hands.***First Lessons is the opening book of the bestselling historical romance and time travel fantasy series A Medieval Tale by Lina J. Potter. The heroine finds herself in the alternate world at the very beginning of a thorny path to progress and happiness. On top of everything, she has to go up against the unprogressive and sexist society of the Middle Ages, armed only with her knowledge, experience, and willpower. Still, Aliya/Lilian has to act carefully in order not to draw too much attention to her innovations -- she knows she could either get praised for her genius...or be accused of witchcraft.The bestselling time travel and historical romance A Medieval Tale series has been carefully translated into English and already gained a strong English-speaking fan base.

A dark past. A hidden power. A dangerous enemy.Harley Merlin has a lot of unanswered questions in her life. What drove her father to kill her mother? How can she know the true extent of her magical abilities? Has Wade Crowley always been this annoying?After the violent gargoyle incident that left many dead, Harley fears what other evil tricks her psychotic aunt has up her sleeve. When she discovers that magical foster kids like herself are in danger, she knows she must do whatever it takes to protect them.And it turns out that Tatyana, the Coven's resident ghost-whisperer, is also willing to make sacrifices and has secrets of her own...Continue the journey. Buy now!*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*

How does one become an all-powerful Child of Chaos?That's what Harley desperately needs to find out before her unhinged aunt raises the death toll. All she knows for sure is that magical kids are missing, and they somehow fit into Katherine Shipton's grand scheme. Now that Harley is an official member of the San Diego Coven, she feels more responsible than ever for its protection--and that of the magical world.But she's got a whole lot more on her plate than that. There's a traitor lurking within the Coven. She still yearns to know the secrets contained within her parents' Grimoire. And there's also the fact that she might actually have feelings for a certain stubborn, green-eyed dude...All the while, Santana faces her own demons, with a magical Purge building within her and a crush on a boy with a dark side, one that might just lead them to real answers.Continue the journey. Buy now!*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

The classic collaboration from the internationally bestselling authors Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, soon to be an original series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant."Good Omens . . . is something like what would have happened if Thomas Pynchon, Tom Robbins and Don DeLillo had collaborated. Lots of literary inventiveness in the plotting and chunks of very good writing and characterization. It's a wow. It would make one hell of a movie. Or a heavenly one. Take your pick."--Washington PostAccording to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (the world's only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655, before she exploded), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner.So the armies of Good and Evil are amassing, Atlantis is rising, frogs are falling, tempers are flaring. Everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan. Except a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon--both of whom have lived amongst Earth's mortals since The Beginning and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle--are not actually looking forward to the coming Rapture.And someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist . . .

Five rituals to control Chaos. That's all it takes.Now that Harley knows her enemy's grand plan--to become a godlike Child of Chaos and punish those deemed "unworthy"--she's got to figure out what the heck to do about it. Many of the missing magicals are still out there, and Katherine has vowed to kill everyone Harley cares about and make her watch.So that's fun.Just when it seems like things can't get much worse, one of the most precious monsters of the Bestiary escapes, and Harley is sure that Katherine has her dirty hands involved. But that crazy witch had better be ready because Harley has finally figured out a way to unleash her powers--although the cost might not be worth it.Astrid, a human living amongst magicals, is just as determined to thwart Katherine's schemes. At the same time, her budding romance with the Coven's trademark bad boy has earned her father's disapproval, and it seems like betrayal is lurking around the corner...Continue the journey. Buy now!

When a rogue 19-year-old witch is recruited to help guard an ancient magical Bestiary, an epic new journey begins... _____________________________________________ Being an empath has its advantages. Harley Merlin can sense people's emotions, among other things. It's how she snagged her first job pinpointing cheaters at a casino. But she has no clue where she got these freakish powers because she spent her childhood jumping from home to home in the foster system, and her father left her with nothing more than a cryptic note. Then she crosses paths with a terrifyingly real monster. Which is when a mysterious and annoyingly arrogant young warlock named Wade Crowley steps in, introducing her to a hidden world of beasts, magicals, and covens riddled with secrets - as well as clues about her murky past. Whether she likes it or not, this new world is where she belongs. But after a disturbing twist of events, Harley quickly realizes that her past is darker than she could ever have imagined. And that someone in the coven is out for her blood. With the help of Wade and her new friends, she must figure out who the traitor is and why they're targeting her... Before the human and magical worlds dangerously collide. _____________________________________________ *What Early Readers Are Saying:* "I love the Harry Potter series. This first book here made me realize I could love another series. It's great!!" "Enchanting! A fantastic new take on magic and monsters." "Heart warming story line with intrigue and suspense." "Well written, funny, and refreshingly different." "Would recommend it for teens and adults alike." Over 600 worldwide 5 star reviews of the series. _____________________________________________ If you love J.K. Rowling or Cassandra Clare, this will be a ride you won't want to miss. Buy now and start listening.... *Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

If you could turn back the clock and fix all the mistakes you ever made, would you? From the author of the award-winning Web-novel 'Reborn: Evolving From Nothing' comes the tale of Micheal Care, a swordsman that could only be considered a middling warrior in Humanity's Last Army.Micheal's answer to that question would be quite simple.Yes. A million times yes. Humanity has fallen, killed by stronger races of beings after being warped away to a new reality, the mystical 7 Layers. Humanity's goal had been simple. Make it through all 7 Layers and reach Heaven. Humanity failed. Humanity died.Micheal Care's memories have been transported back into his past self thanks to a magical Artifact he found by chance. He is no chosen savior. He is no divinely picked hero. Can he change the future? Can he catch up to the mightiest warriors of humanity and surpass them? Read on and find out.-

Even a demigoddess must have a weakness.On the run from the Coven she used to call home, Harley Merlin knows that Katherine's power and influence are spreading like a poison. And she has no doubt that Katherine will follow through with her promise to torture and kill her friends, one by one.Then Harley discovers that the key to her enemy's undoing might be hiding in a familiar place--her parents' Grimoire. With Finch, Wade, and Garrett by her side, Harley vows to steal Hester and Hiram's final gift.Liar. Rebel. Jailbreaker. Why not add "thief" to the list?Meanwhile, Jacob senses trouble brewing in the San Diego Coven, with their friends imprisoned and Levi's thirst for power spiraling out of control. Amid the chaos, the magical detector is on the verge of completion and Jacob meets a human girl who makes his heart race. But Katherine has plans for him. Oh yes, does she have plans...Buy now.*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

Magic always comes at a price.Harley is a ticking time bomb, ready to detonate with uncontrollable magic. The only solution? Find the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, make some risky deals, and balance the Light and Darkness within her--before she's torn apart, atom by atom.If only she didn't have a million other problems standing in her way.The new Director of the San Diego Coven isn't exactly friendly, and Katherine has already gained untold power. More than ever, Harley needs answers about the rituals Katherine plans to perform to become like Eris, goddess of discord and destruction.Wade knows that Harley is strong enough to win this battle--not to mention stubborn, overconfident, and wildly reckless. True to his proud family lineage, he's always played by the rules. But for one girl, he's willing to bend those rules, to lie, to give his life. Because love can make a person do crazy things...Continue the journey. Buy now!*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

New York Times bestseller "An incomplete but highly compelling retelling . . . An action-packed, doom-haunted saga, full of vivid natural description."--New York Times Book ReviewThe Fall of Arthur recounts in verse the last campaign of King Arthur, who, even as he stands at the threshold of Mirkwood, is summoned back to Britain by news of the treachery of Mordred. Already weakened in spirit by Guinevere's infidelity with the now-exiled Lancelot, Arthur must rouse his knights to battle one last time against Mordred's rebels and foreign mercenaries. Powerful, passionate, and filled with vivid imagery, this unfinished poem reveals Tolkien's gift for storytelling at its brilliant best. Christopher Tolkien, editor, contributes three illuminating essays that explore the literary world of King Arthur, reveal the deeper meaning of the verses and the painstaking work his father applied to bring the poem to a finished form, and investigate the intriguing links between The Fall of Arthur and Tolkien's Middle-earth."Compelling in pace, haunted by loss, it lives up to expectations."--Daily Beast"Erudite and beautiful." - NPR.org

A tree's memory is long. Magic's memory is longer, and far more dangerous.After a century spent as a tree, Finn awakens into a world she barely recognizes. Whispers of the Faie, long thought destroyed, are spreading across the countryside, bringing fears that they are returning to wreak havoc amongst the mortals once again.Dark shapes lurk just out of sight, watching Finn's every move as she tries to regain the memories of her past. As if by fate, travelers are drawn to her side. Scholars, thieves, and Iseult, a sellsword who seems to know more about her than he's letting on.When one of Finn's companions is taken by the Faie, she will be forced to make a choice: rescue a woman she barely knows, or leave with Iseult in search of an ancient relic that may hold the answers she so desperately seeks. Her decision means more than she realizes, for with her return, an ancient evil has been released. In order to survive, Finn must rediscover the hidden magics she doesn't want. She must unearth her deepest roots to expose the phantoms of her past, and to face the ancient prophecy slowly tightening its noose around her neck. Enter a world of Enchantment, filled with Celtic lore, magic, and just a touch of romance in Tree of Ages, the first book in a series sure to please fans of Lord of the Rings, The Dragonriders of Pern, and Sword of Shannara.This set includes:-Tree of Ages-The Melted Sea-The Blood ForestOther books in this series:-Queen of Wands-The Oaken Throne-Dawn of Magic: Forest of Embers

Have you got the Guts? Kentaro Miura's Berserk has outraged, horrified, and delighted manga and anime fanatics since 1989, creating an international legion of hardcore devotees and inspiring a plethora of TV series, feature films, and video games. And now the badass champion of adult fantasy manga is presented in an oversized 7" x 10" deluxe hardcover edition, nearly 700 pages amassing the first three Berserk volumes, with following volumes to come to serve up the entire series in handsome bookshelf collections. No Guts, no glory!

Consume the Spirit of Thine Greatest Enemy, in the Land of Erebus, on All Hallows' Eve...Harley has a game plan to stop the third ritual: infiltrate the Cult of Eris and steal back her mother's soul. But her only way in is through her devious half-brother Finch--the same guy who was Katherine's most devoted bootlicker not too long ago.Joining a cult counts as sibling bonding time, right?Left with no choice but to break Finch out of prison, Harley must play the part of a loyal cultist. Within Katherine's inner circle, deadly initiation trials and watchful enemies make every moment a battle for survival.Harley hasn't forgotten that Finch once belonged to the cult himself, and she wonders if she'll end up with a valuable new ally... or a knife in the back.Buy now!*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

Enjoy the complete historical romance series now!You change the world, but the world changes you in turn -- there is no getting around it. A simple wish to survive irrevocably changed the life of Aliya, a medical student from the modern era. Trapped in a body that isn't hers in a world in which she does not belong to, Aliya has made her decision - she will live... and she will thrive.A Medieval Tale series takes place in the dark ages of Ativerna, a land inhabited by different peoples that worship different gods. In this world, women are deprived of their voices, unable to pursue their calling. There are only five things a woman can be: a daughter, a wife, a mother, a widow, and a whore...and those who stand out are burnt at the stake as witches.Will Aliya be able to balance out the darkness with her yearning for life, her bright mind, and her confidence without raising too much suspicion? Something smells fishy in the estate of Earton, and despite Aliya's prudence, she attracts both curiosity and jealousy. She is too different from the Lilian everyone knew. Will she be discovered?As if dealing with corruption, discontent, famine, and devastation weren't enough, she has to take care of her stepdaughter Miranda, who acts like a spoiled little brat. Still, Aliya is determined: she will not let her authority be undermined. Quiet times make way for a turbulent storm. While Aliya is cleaning the castle of both dust and snitches, her husband, the Earl of Earton, meets the now widowed Adele. Will he be able to uncover her sinister plans? Meanwhile, Prince Richard is allowed to choose his bride. Will princess Anna of Welster succeed in conquering his heart and keep the Jester satisfied?The time travel saga by highly acclaimed author Lina J. Potter continues...

"Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."--George R. R. Martin Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father's gruff stableman. He is treated as an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz's blood runs the magic Skill--and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom. Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassin's Apprentice "A gleaming debut in the crowded field of epic fantasies . . . a delightful take on the powers and politics behind the throne."--Publishers Weekly "This is the kind of book you fall into, and start reading slower as you get to the end, because you don't want it to be over."--Steven Brust

The Goddess of Discord finally rules the world...Without magic, Harley knows the odds of defeating Katherine are stacked against them. Yet a sliver of hope survives in the pages of her parents' Grimoire. The final, mind-boggling spell entails making a deal with a Child of Chaos. But what must be offered in return?Finch wants to be the one who ends Katherine. Mother Dearest brought him into the world, and he wants to take her out. He will give anything for that chance--even his life.Meanwhile, Katherine needs Harley's body, or her carefully crafted façade will crumble. And she can't let that happen, not when she's so close to becoming a goddess walking the Earth.Unbeknownst to them all, Chaos still has surprises in store--ones that not even Eris herself could predict--in a showdown of epic proportions.Pre-order now!*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts.*

The best-selling, award-winning author of Stiger's Tigers delivers the next action-packed installment in the Tales of the Seventh series.Where a Stiger goes, death follows... Stiger has survived the brutal ordeal at Fort Covenant, which saw his company shattered and an enemy army destroyed. The campaign season has finally drawn to a close, and Stiger is looking forward to the relatively quiet months ahead as the snow falls across the land and his company regains its strength. Stiger is slowly being accepted into the legion. There are still some who seek to make him feel like an outcast. Can he ever prove himself, or will he bear the shame of dishonor to the end of his days?Unexpectedly, he finds himself summoned to see the general. Stiger is dispatched on a critical mission for the empire. He must travel to the island kingdom of Thresh to deliver a message and a large quantity of gold. Despite the mission's importance, it seems like an easy job: a march through friendly territory well away from the enemy and a short journey by sea aboard an imperial warship. He brings only a handful of men, including an elven ranger and a paladin of the High Father. But before Stiger can even make it to Thresh, he stumbles upon a horrifying evil that has the potential to threaten everything, including the legion's survival. Trapped and cut off from help, he must face this insidious darkness or die in the attempt. Set amidst the backdrop of an epic war, there are greater forces at work than the young Stiger can begin to imagine, and he must confront them or all will be lost. His path down the long road to destiny has begun. A Dark Foretoken is set in the Chronicles of an Imperial Legionary universe.

Forbidden Romances. Deadly Secrets. Unforgiving Darkness...Fall head over heels in love with this set of fantasy tales. Steeped in Greek, Norse, and Asian Mythologies, 8 bestselling authors bring you stories brimming with adventure, unexpected twists, and following the pursuit of true love. When it comes to the gods, passion doesn't always follow the rules.Grab your copy today.Fans of paranormal romance, dark fantasy, and reverse harem will devour this collection of exclusive stories.Every complete novella contains steaming hot alphas, strong sexual themes / language. Adults Only!Some stories contain dark themes.This set includes stories from:C.R. JaneMila YoungEva ChaseJoely Sue BurkhartHelen ScottErin BedfordYumoyori WilsonElle Cross

Enjoy the complete series nowThe capital. It's the quiet before the storm. Countess Lilian Earton is now on the threshold of the royal palace, ready for a diplomatic and eloquent fight. A fight which will decide her destiny in a world she's sacrificed so much for.The royals and noblemen are far more sophisticated in matters of intrigue, gossip, and slander than anyone she has dealt with before. Lilian steps up to another level of negotiation and intricacy in her relationships: much deeper and more dangerous than in her native Earton Castle. Everyone in the capital of Ativerna has sharp teeth and are not afraid to use them to their own advantage... and they all have heard contradictory gossip about Lilian Earton.New land, new friends, and new rivals mean new opportunities. She could push medicine and industry forward, could bring lots of inventions to this world, new guilds and so on... the only thing in her way now: King Edward. Meeting him might ruin everything or it could save and protect all. Still, he is not the only ruler who has his sights set on Lilian. The situation is nearing an international crisis. She has to win the hearts and minds of the members of the Royal Family and of her own family. She writes a letter addressed to her husband to come and meet her in the Royal Palace. Will Jess accept this invitation?The Royal Court is the fourth in the Medieval Tale series by Lina J. Potter. The story is coming to its culmination; there are central questions to be answered, meetings to be had, mysteries to be unraveled. Read the continuation of the saga as the plots of different characters entwine.

Enjoy the complete series nowThe royal court has always been a realm of intrigue, conspiracy, death and sorrow. You didn't expect to be spared, did you Lilian?A sinister conspiracy against the King is gaining momentum, with Lilian and her family in the epicenter of this deadly game. Meanwhile Count Jess Earton himself, vigilant and dissatisfied, has arrived at the royal palace. The family reunion Lillian has been dreading has finally arrived. She has had enough time to prepare, to plan and consider all her options. King Edward is on her side, as are the Khangans and the Virmans... So why is her stomach in knots, why are her knees shaking and her heart pounding loud in her chest? On the eve of her meeting with Jess, Lilian's affections from her previous life resurface. Thank Aldonai that at the masquerade, it is easy to cover your personality and feelings with a mask of indifference."The Price of Happiness" is the fifth and final instalment in the bestselling Medieval Tale series by Lina J. Potter. She has already conquered the hearts of thousands of readers, both male, and female, and has a loyal international fan basis. This volume centres on romance more than previously seen in the Medieval Tale series but nevertheless remains the beloved historical fiction of Countess Lilian and the Kingdom of Ativerna. It is an epic fantasy story about choosing your own path, struggling for happiness and carving an alternative path through history.The story of Lilian's second chance is coming to a close. Knots will be untangled as she faces the kings, politicians and rivalling entities all warring for power. Until now, every step Lilian has taken has been discreet and with careful measure, but even that was not enough to avoid the attention of several nations.Medieval ages are those of cruelty, a time of chaos and distress. No matter if you are a friend or a foe, a family member or a villain, if you are loved or you are lost, expect no mercy and no sympathy. This is all just a heavy load for strong but kind and compassionate Lily. She can only try to cope with the disastrous consequences of the race for power. After all, she is a medic and saving lives is what she is good at, what she was taught to do, what she swore to do."The Price of Happiness" will see the conclusion of Lily's tale. Are you ready to bid farewell?

The king is dead.The world is thrown into war as the late king's sons and daughters battle over who will claim their father's throne and soldiers flock to one cause or the other in hope of a better tomorrow.At least, most of them.If life has taught the jaded sellsword, Aaron Envelar, anything, it's that hope is for fools and causes are a sure remedy for breathing. But when his latest job sends him stumbling into a prince's assassination and a conspiracy threatening to destroy the entire realm, Aaron is forced to choose sides in a fight he doesn't want between forces he doesn't understand.Thrust into a world of mythical assassins, a madman with superhuman strength, and a nagging ball of light with a superiority complex who claims to be the embodiment of compassion, Aaron must take on his hardest job yet--staying alive.A Sellsword's Compassion is the first installment in the grimdark fantasy series, The Seven Virtues.About The Seven VirtuesThis epic fantasy series includes war, magic, creatures out of myth and legend, and heroes who must use their wits--as well as their blades--charging into action to save a kingdom on the brink of destruction. If you enjoy dark fantasy authors such as Joe Abercrombie, Brent Weeks, or David Gemmell, then this series is for you.The Seven Virtues Series eBook Categories:FantasyHigh FantasyEpic FantasyDark FantasyFantasy violenceFantasy anti heroFantasy Best SellersFantasy 100 Must ReadsGrimdark FantasyFantasy MercenarySword and SorceryEpic Fantasy SeriesDark Fantasy Series

"What's that you say? You want more village growth? Well be careful where you stand, because the Mist Village just took a viagra-cialis sandwich and there is a stiff breeze blowing! (I can make some more references if you're still not getting the point... did you see what I did there?)Welcome back my friends! Welcome back... to THE LAND!!!

The gods are dying. But for one man, death is only the beginning.Murdered as a ritual sacrifice, amateur thief and professional charmer Dustin Graves mysteriously survives, finding himself gifted with strange, dark magic. Then more dead bodies turn up. Some are human, but one is a god of the old world, slain at his own doorstep.Mortal or divine, the bloodshed must end, and Dust is the mage for the job. But first he must contend with a succubus, a talking sword, a spider queen, a goddess of magic, and eldritch abominations from beyond the stars. No big deal... right?If you like snarky heroes, snappy dialogue, and a bit of grit and gore, you'll love the first standalone book in Nazri Noor's series of urban fantasy novels. Explore the Darkling Mage universe and discover a taste of Shadow Magic today.