Contains some violence.Erika continues a rocky relationship with Arell as they travel over the Nisi Sea, still haunted by her mistakes. Arell, determined to secure Cho Nisi's allegiance with Erika's father, oversees the elders in their healing of Erika's brother. But crisis strikes the kingdom when Barte son of Moshere's army invades Prasa Potama, orchestrated by the demon Skotádi. One by one, the men she loves fall into peril, and Erika alone must make crucial decisions for the good of her people. The Sword of Cho Nisi: Fall of the Kings is the sequel we deserve after the stellar first book. If you've been following the series since the beginning, you won't be disappointed, especially with an alluring dark element absent from book one. The series continues to rise; it's time you rise with it. - IndieBook Review

Abbi and Elisa didn't mean to enter the Realm. It was all an accident, one which sent Ian and Elisa's brother Brad on a dangerous journey to find them.Fighting a dragon can leave you exhausted, in pain, and vulnerable.After a grueling struggle with Stenhjaert the dragon at the portal entrance, Ian manages to escape, collapse in the Realm, and as a bedraggled hero, continue his quest. He stumbles upon a beautiful woman in the woods while searching for Abbi and Elisa. In the condition he's in, it's little wonder that this stranger's campfire, her warm meal, and her gentle massage makes him lose touch with who he is, and why he had entered the Realm in the first place.How was he to know the woman was a sorceress...or had a sinister agenda?

"An engaging tale filled with magic and parental love. Darkness Holds the Son is first the story of a father struggling to save his kids and secondthat of a king hell-bent on saving his kingdom's future." - Independent Book Review In a small village named Tuluva Jareth, an unemployed mercenary, and his wife and two children are raising goats to sustain themselves. Things go well for them until the land-baron of Ogress raises their taxes, forcing Jareth to pick up his crossbow and return to the battlefield. Jareth has an even more pressing problem than keeping his family out of debtor's prison, though. His son Crispin has seizures that are caused by magic and if Jareth doesn't find the source soon, it could be fatal as the boy hears voices instructing him to kill his father. On Jareth's quest, he discovers that the same affliction is haunting all the children in the kingdom. Join Jareth, his wife, and King Barin...

Whomticker, the Magic Thief, is hesitant to tell his visitors, three Kaempern children, how he got his magic until one of his vials is spilled. A 15 page short story with colored illustrations.

This collection includes two full-length novels and four short stories all in the realm of magical and urban fantasy from award-winning author D.L. Gardner.From the depths of the sea (Sasha and Pouraka) to a ride on a Ferris wheel at the turn of the century, to modern-day magical realism along the coast with Dylan, enjoy the literary experience of Fables and Fantasy.Books and stories included are:The Ferris WheelSashaPourakaDylanThe Magic PlumThe Cobbler's Daughter.

When Erika accidentally kills the king of an allied island whose magic her father's kingdom needs, the entire populace is in jeopardy. With an enemy nation in the east, and an evil thaumaturge's army attacking from the north, King Tobias is left powerless against his foes. Despondent over her mistake, Erika travels across the sea to make amends. Arell had always thought of himself as a simple man, never imagining he could be a king. Despite his father's immigration to the island, he favors his mother's cultural traditions over his father's royal lineage. He has a strong aversion to residing in a castle, but his life is turned upside down when his father's body arrives home covered in mourning cloth, assuring Arell's coronation as King of Cho Nisi. The only comfort he finds after the death of his father, and the burden of being king, is the comfort that a lovely red-haired princess offers. He loses his heart to her, but little does he...

When a wizard's magic is stolen and a sorceress queen is deposed, the grueling hostilities of an ancient war come to a climax not only for the people of the Realm, but for Ian Wilson, his wife, his daughter, and his friends, in the conclusion of the saga.

Five short stories that should be read alongside the Sword of Cho Nisi Trilogy. Time and Again King Tobias' younger years the day Erika was born.An Unlikely Lover A short glimpse of how Kairos and Rhea became lovers.The WindRunner Erika and Serena have a heart-to-heart talk.Fairmistle Boon Erika visits Rory's motherBarin's Quest Barin is sent on a quest to gather horses from an inhospitable village.

Illustrated The Tale of the Four Wizards patriarchs of the Realm. Silvio, our beloved wizard, whose mother sent him away to save his life in a little rowboat with three companions, and who would soon experience the force of evil. Kaempie, one of the four wizards who tries to prevent the younger boy Meneka from rowing away from safety but who, instead is pulled aboard and drifts to the northern, unfriendly shores of the mainland. Its in this story we learn of the protective powers of the Songs of the North Wind. We also discover the magical dagger that once belonged to the queen of Taikus as a group of miscreants use it's power to open a portal. Meneka. Not all refugees from the island of Taikus have good intentions, and it's Meneka that makes things problematic for his companions, and for the rest of the world as he wields a power fit for a dragon. ...

Hoarfrost to Roses is a mystery entangled with a touch of paranormal, history, and romance. Set in 1879, Adele is a young woman whose parents are murderers sentenced to hang. She is taken in by the charity of an aunt and uncle she barely knows in a society where she doesn't belong, Grai Madison is on the verge of inheriting a fortune but is attacked, stabbed, and left for dead. His spirit, now detached, saves his life and takes him to the ruins of his deceased grandfathers' estate - a property that borders Adele's uncle's home. When Adele stumbles upon Grai and his spirit, her curiosity, and compassion involve her in his healing, and in solving the mystery of his would-be killers.

Finalist Book Excellence Award 2017A unique YA Fantasy page-turner that spans the void between vastly different worlds, Gardner captures the most endearing qualities of the genre in a story that's both refreshing and original. -Book Viral ReviewReaders who love excitement, peril and sweet romance will enjoy this time-travel adventure.Eighteen years after her father visited the Realm, Cassie discovers a portal to the same world when she takes a selfie with her cell phone. Against the wishes of her friends, she goes in and finds herself captured by a grumpy old wizard. Its through him she learns of the unrest happening in the kingdom called Alisubbo. When a handsome cavalry officer, Valerio, appears with his troops in all his pompous attire, Cassie is taken breathless.The cunning Valerio immediately recognizes the opportunity of befriending this lovely, young and naive stranger and sweet-talks her into helping his cause. Her mission, deliver an Appeal...

The ancient magic on the island of Cho Nisi is stolen, its tradition destroyed, and its protective shield ruined. But the destruction doesn't end with the broken drumbeats, nor the groan of the elders. King Barin is confronted with a vengeful adversary and a new enemy whose weapons far outmaneuver his army's bows and arrows, swords, and catapults. What have these strangers from the north come for, and will they battle for ownership of not only the kingdom's future but also its past?

A magical realism literary novel.The adaption written by the author was voted Best Screenplay in both the LA Edge Film Awards and European Cinematography Awards 2019 and came in as a finalist New York Cinematography AwardsThe family calls Dylan "slow" and his abusive mother claims he's wicked. He might not think fast. He takes awhile to form the words he wants, but Dylan has magic. He can spin marbles from oyster shells, and whip up Chicken Alfredo by tapping his thumbs together. Dylan hopes to be a famous chef someday and put his magic to good use. Unfortunately the only one to appreciate his supernatural abilities is his loving uncle and caretaker, a disabled Vietnam veteran. When Uncle Jim dies, Dylan is thrust into a world he's not ready for.

Tommie was accustomed to being picked on, but when he doesn't get to ride the Ferris wheel and everyone else does, he must find his courage, even during the magic show.A little historical rendering that takes place at the turn of the century. When the carnival came to town, children went wild, and so we take a quick little journey through the eyes of a boy as he runs behind the others along the dusty road that leads to the most amazing contraption ever to hit planet earth. The Ferris wheel. A story about what kids used to do in the old days when they were picked on... pull up their bootstraps and move on! A nice read for adults too! Good conversation opener.

The somewhat inept wizard, Kairos, is King Tobia's personal sorcerer although the two do not always get along. Imagine the surprise when the king contracts a less qualified student to come and study with him.