When John's father dies, he finds a box hidden away in his father's things. Opening it changes John's life forever when he is suddenly initiated to the dying world of magic. Followed by a half-naked tribesman (that only John can see), stalked by powerful mages, and faced with his own failings he still has to find a way to pay his rent and keep his sanity. He would also like to not lose the girl of his dreams in the process. Targeted Age Group:: 16 to adult What Inspired You to Write … [Read more...] about Inherited Magic by Andrew Gordinier
Wizards’ Secret Service: The Key of Radmar by George A. Kos
Twelve-year-old Nora lives in a world parallel to our own. A world where magic is a part of everyday life. Nora’s life is turned upside down the day she discovers that her father is an agent of the Wizards’ Secret Service and has disappeared during his last mission in New York City. Nora will stop at nothing to rescue him—even if it means traveling to the human world. Nora, along with her best friend Tim, soon find themselves in New York where they unveil secrets beyond their wildest dreams. … [Read more...] about Wizards’ Secret Service: The Key of Radmar by George A. Kos
Once Upon a Western Way by Marguerite Madden
In a world where computers rule over everyday life, two lonely children find an old diary. It's an ancient relic left behind in the ruins of the Western Empire, a civilization long extinct. Together they explore the life and love of a young princess who is destined to leave her mark upon the world. Young Susan finds herself moved far away from her childhood home and betrothed to the prince of a neighboring kingdom. She vows to hate her new husband, but when a destructive force destroys their … [Read more...] about Once Upon a Western Way by Marguerite Madden
Tommy Black and the Staff of Light by Jake Kerr
For fourteen-year-old Tommy Black, nothing is worse than being raised by an overprotective grandfather in the city that never sleeps. That is until his grandfather is captured by magical creatures and Tommy has to save him with his family's magical staff. That wouldn’t be so bad, but the only magic he can do with the staff is weak--making light. What the heck can you do with light? Tommy finds out as he fights golems, shadow creatures, and djinn in a journey that features a magical river, … [Read more...] about Tommy Black and the Staff of Light by Jake Kerr
The Winter Boy by Sally Wiener Grotta
Reminiscent of Margaret Atwood, Mary Doria Russell and Ursula K. LeGuin, "The Winter Boy" explores important political and social issues within a dynamic, character-driven otherworld, wrapped up in masterful storytelling. A cloistered society of widows, the Alleshi, has forged peace by mentoring young men who will one day become leaders of the land, using time-honored methods that include dialog, reason, and sexual intimacy. However, unknown to all but a hidden few, the peace is fracturing … [Read more...] about The Winter Boy by Sally Wiener Grotta
Unreliable Histories by Rob Gregson
A young cartographer working in a wild frontier land discovers that someone has been interfering with history. More worryingly, the more she investigates, the more it looks like that 'someone' might be her... In her quest to uncover the truth about a life she didn't know she'd led, Myrah and her not-so-intrepid friends are beset by crazed wizards, venomous demons and, most challengingly of all, some enormously embarrassing relatives. When priests, thieves and reality itself are out to get … [Read more...] about Unreliable Histories by Rob Gregson
Willows of Fate by Suzanna J. Linton
All her life, Desdemona has seen things others haven’t. Dragons, knights, dwarves, kids with three eyes. Heeding her mother’s advice, she keeps silent about this and struggles through life, pretending everything is normal. The break comes when her father's disappearance drives her into a life of sex and alcoholism. Eventually, she struggles free. She begins to build a life for herself and learns how to ignore the "phantoms". At her mother’s death, Desdemona returns to a home haunted with … [Read more...] about Willows of Fate by Suzanna J. Linton
Pickles and Ponies: a Fairy-tale by Laura May
A humorous fairy-tale for adults and young adults alike. Thanks to a curse, Prince Vanya was born with a silent heart. Luckily, he has his talking horse (conveniently named 'Horse') to help—and he'll need it. The prince is on a quest to save Melodia, Princess of Rather Fishlike Things, who's suffering from a certain amount of brainwashing. On his way he'll encounter friends and foes, most of them with attitude. Meanwhile, Melodia keeps stumbling into adventures of her own. Will the prince … [Read more...] about Pickles and Ponies: a Fairy-tale by Laura May
The Orphanage of Miracles by Amy Neftzger
Perhaps everyone could use a miracle, but very few will find the one they truly need. Amid a war torn land, hidden deep within an enchanted forest, hides an orphanage where miracles abound. It s a magical place built by a resolute king who is determined to defeat an evil sorcerer waging bitter war against his people. Victory just might take a miracle, and so the orphanage may very well hide the key to winning the war. A young girl named Kelsey also desperately needs a miracle. She embarks … [Read more...] about The Orphanage of Miracles by Amy Neftzger
The First by Lisa M. Green
A tale of myth, mystery, and a past long forgotten… Something is out there. And the people live in constant fear. But their biggest threat lies within their own village. Everyone and everything is dying, slowly and without hope of salvation. In a world where almost nothing is truth and isolation is the purest form of self-deception, the possibility of hope exists only in the heart and mind of a young woman who chooses to follow an unknown path in order to save everyone she knows and loves. … [Read more...] about The First by Lisa M. Green
The Gemstone Chronicles Book One: The Carnelian by William L Stuart
When Aidan and Maggie find a fairy cross while rock-hunting with their grandfather, it's just an oddity. But when they discover there is an elf imprisoned in the stone and set him free, they and their grandparents, Nana and Beebop, are attacked by Dark Elves and forced to flee to the magical world of Celahir. In Celahir, Findecano - the elf the children freed from the fairy cross - leads them on a quest to recover gemstones stolen from the Elven Bow by the Dark Elves. Without the restoration … [Read more...] about The Gemstone Chronicles Book One: The Carnelian by William L Stuart
Keys of Life: Uriel’s Justice by Carolyn Schield
Long ago, a violent war erupted between the Children of the Nephilim and the Pure of Heart.The Nephilim's thirst for revenge rages through history as they slowly infiltrate global corporations, secret societies, and international politics. The goal:total domination. Cordy McDermott isn't your typical veterinarian-unless your veterinarian happens to be a black belt in karate. After rescuing an Egyptian princess from being sold as a sex slave, Cordy finds herself in the crosshairs of death, … [Read more...] about Keys of Life: Uriel’s Justice by Carolyn Schield
