Books with author C. C. Marks

Thomas's side of the story.Saving the world on a daily basis didn’t make you a hero. Thomas Morgan knew that much from experience. The hard decisions he was forced to make weren’t pretty and not all that heroic. He was the one who did whatever it took to maintain security. Each day he climbed into the guard tower and kept the microcosm that was the community safe from Draghoul, the once-human monsters that attacked every night. More importantly, he watched out for the vulnerable, especially Charlie and her sister Star.Charlie disguised herself as a boy, but Thomas knew the truth, and though she wasn’t aware and though it put them all in danger, he kept her secret from the others. Reality was harsh in this unmerciful world, and if Jonas Bannon ever figured out the truth, Charlie didn’t stand a chance against the schemes of the self-appointed leader. Doing the right thing didn’t make Thomas a hero. But it did keep him human, and it did put him in range of mercy.Around 9400 words and 30 pages, this is a short story in The Mercy Series

Charlie’s true identity is a secret, but her very presence places everyone around her in danger. With no other choice but to remain where she is, she stays with a community that might not be as benevolent as it appears. In this short dystopian romance where a friend might be an enemy and an enemy might be a friend, seventeen-year-old Charlie must protect her baby sister and herself from grotesque monsters outside the community as well as human ones inside. Will the truth she discovers about her protectors save her or ultimately doom her to a fate worse than death?Around 9800 words. Part of a larger work titled Edge of Mercy, also by C. C. Marks and available now.

Monsters at the gate. A world gone mad. A secret that endangers them all. Charlie Little is a girl pretending to be a boy and hiding from the threats outside. In this new and dangerous version of the world, where the friend beside you might be an enemy and an enemy might be your only friend, seventeen-year-old Charlie protects her baby sister inside the walls of the community, a group of men and boys who took in what remains of her family. Will the truth she discovers about her protectors save her or ultimately doom her to a fate worse than death?

This is the tale of Gorgon Elfhunter, a monstrous, mysterious creature who has sworn to destroy all the Elves of Alterra—until none remain. It is the story of Wood-elven heroine Gaelen Taldin, who has sworn to rid her world of the Elfhunter even as she is hunted by him. The conflict between them creates a tangled web that blurs the line between Light and Darkness, love and obsession, free will and fate. Filled with moments both tender and terrifying, thrilling yet thought-provoking, it is a timeless epic fantasy suitable for readers of all ages. Join the Company of Elves, dwarves, mortal men, and delightfully intelligent horses. Come to Alterra—the “World that Is”. Newly remastered by Parthian Press, with illustrations by the incomparable Hope Hoover, this second edition will intrigue and delight fans of the series as well as those who have yet to discover it.“Best villain since Darth Vader!”“Truly captivating! The eloquence with which C.S. Marks writes is extraordinary.”“Breathtaking. Brutal. Brilliant.”"If you like epic fantasy, come join the adventure in Alterra, a magnificent world in which elves must defend themselves against a horrendous creature out to obliterate their species. Elfhunter is a fun, suspenseful, and fantastic novel that introduces us to a series that's bound to become a classic. Grab your copy now!"--Kindle Fire Department (KFD)ANNOUNCING the arrival of Fire-heart! Now available on Amazon.com--the second in the Elfhunter trilogy.

It’s easy to be strong - to be brave- when you're the hero.And so Hallagond, Captain of the Rangers, thought himself to be, until a cruel fate suggested otherwise. Devastated, broken, he runs from the judgment of family and friends. Driven by despair, he runs from his shame - he runs from himself.But no one can run forever.From the author of Elfhunter comes a tale of faith, determination, and towering triumph. Where in the spirit does courage lie? When do we learn to forgive? How does the heart find its fire?It starts with a spark. Out of fear will come fire. From the ashes of one man's life, something will rise. Strength will take a new form. Courage will find a new name:FIRE-HEART

The first in the Alterra Histories series of NOVELLAS from the author of the Elfhunter trilogy:Invincible. Unconquerable. Fearless.It’s no longer enough…...not for Aincor Fire-heart, the first High Elven King of Alterra. For Aincor’s reign, his power, his life itself – is about to change. After charging headlong into a conflict that plunges all of Alterra into war, Aincor must face a force of such power and terror that none may stand against it. Despite unrivaled skill, pride, and valor, no one is truly invincible...or fearless. As the Flame struggles against the Shadow, Aincor’s secret, hidden dread rises up to torment him. Will it stand in the way of victory? If the King falls – what of the Kingdom?From the creator of the beloved ELFHUNTER Series comes a tale of fate and faith, of the eternal but never certain struggle of Light against Darkness, of the power of love itself – as a King is forced to confront that which is in himself, that which is in us all. WHAT WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO LOSE TO GAIN ALL?

Charlie hides her true identity, but her very presence places everyone around her in danger. With no other choice but to remain where she is, she stays with a community that might not be as benevolent as it appears. In this new and dangerous version of the world, where a friend might be an enemy and an enemy might be a friend, seventeen-year-old Charlie protects her baby sister and herself from grotesque monsters outside the community as well as human ones inside. Will the truth she discovers about her protectors save her or ultimately doom her to a fate worse than death?

It’s easy to be strong - to be brave- when you're the hero. And so Hallagond, Captain of the Rangers, thought himself to be, until a cruel fate suggested otherwise. Devastated, broken, he runs from the judgment of family and friends. Driven by despair, he runs from his shame - he runs from himself. But no one can run forever. From the author of Elfhunter comes a tale of faith, determination, and towering triumph. Where in the spirit does courage lie? When do we learn to forgive? How does the heart find its fire? It starts with a spark. Out of fear will come fire. From the ashes of one man's life, something will rise. Strength will take a new form. Courage will find a new name: FIRE-HEART

In the second of the Tales of Alterra, the World that Is......the Elfhunter has been laid low, but he is not yet vanquished. Now there is a new challenge to be faced; Orogond has sworn on the grave of his father that he will find his wayward brother, Hallagond, and return him to the way of the Light. But Hallagond has been driven forth by shame, and believes that he is unworthy of redemption. The Company is now set upon a path that will take them into unfamiliar, distant lands filled with strange and intriguing people. Not only will they encounter wonders unknown to any in the northern lands, but they must now face a new, incredibly savage enemy. And all the while, Gaelen of the Greatwood is summoning Gorgon Elfhunter to follow after her, for she would lead him into lands where Elves do not venture. Should he find her, even the strength and will of the Fire-heart might not be enough.

Elfhunter is the first of the tales of Alterra, the World that Is. It concerns the quest of an unlikely pair of heroines, Gaelen and Nelwyn, who are Wood-elves of the GreatwoodForest. They are hunter-scouts in the realm of King Ri-Aruin, and they have sworn to protect their woodland home, but they are drawn into a quest to defend all the Elves of Alterra as they seek to destroy the 'Elfhunter' a monstrous entity intent on exterminating the Elves until none remain. Along the way, Gaelen and Nelwyn are joined by other interesting characters as they make their way through the realms of Alterra in pursuit of the Elfhunter, whose true name is 'Gorgon' What headstrong Gaelen and her gentle cousin do not know is that Gorgon is in league with the Dark Power, and that the forces of Evil have forged an entanglement between Gorgon and Gaelen herself. Now she and all she loves are in jeopardy, and only an inspired plan put forth by Orogond, a mortal man, can save her. Watch the Book Trailer!

What readers are saying: xml:namespace prefix o ns “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />   ‘The author has saved the best for last.  I could not put it down!’   ‘A thrilling and thought-provoking book. . . definitely the best of the three.’   ‘One of the best books I have ever read.’   ‘The story is like a fine-cut diamond; the deeper you look into it, the more mesmerized you become.’