Books with author J.T. Williams

An undying sorcerer may provide half-elven warrior Kealin's last chance to find his sister. Five frustrating years along the forbidding northern coast have yielded only rumors of a powerful seer dwelling far to the south.To reach the enigmatic entity, Kealin must trace a path of blood down an entire region. Dogged by a dark curse on his own soul, he must run the gauntlet of the Grand Protectorate and their anti-elven zealotry. Kealin's only aid comes from a duo of fugitive treasure hunters of uncertain loyalties. Darkness is gathering. Will the return of an ancient sleeping evil prevent him from saving the last of his family?When blood fills the mountains, Demons will awake.

When death awakens there is nowhere one can hide.Kealin’s blades still reek from the blood of Vakron-Tur. He defeated the dark wizard but lost his elder brother.The god of death’s voice resonates in his mind and he struggles to control what little of himself that remains. He is close to reaching his sister but with so much lost already, he wonders what end will come from his quest.Journeying south with his companions, he meets Veora, a beautiful but sadistic necromancer. As an acolyte of the Five and a student from the High Sanctum of magic, she agrees to lead them to her masters. But while this practitioner of death magic knows what Kealin seeks, he senses a presence about her. Something she is hiding. When it comes to magic, is death no more than another path to life or a shadow of a darker and consuming evil?Many fans of fast-paced sword and sorcery and fantasy adventure, have loved the first three books in the Half-Elf Chronicles by J.T Williams. Do not miss Necromancer’s Curse, the fourth book in the series!

"Epic Fantasy at its best!" ★★★★★ "The battles, the magic, the looming threat of the coming darkness ... this one gave me an almost Mistborn/Six of Crows feel"★★★★★ "...Three epic books. Three times the awesomeness.★★★★★ How far will a wayward Ranger go to save his only son? Fadis the Ranger once served an evil king. Then he rebelled, ran, and lost everything he fought for in fire and blood... except his son. Hiding him with the elves he believed he could eventually return to be what he never was but he didn't expect the world he'd return to.When a chance encounter with a deadly rogue, her father, and a sickened dwarf that no magic can heal further spur Fadis towards the safety of elven lands, they find the way shut. Darkness is upon the woodland realm. Soon the Ranger is separated from his other companions, discovering a disastrous plot that threatens the Western lands and his lost son's home.Elves, dwarves, and men are about to clash in a bloody war but it is from the twilight realm of shadows that their true enemy awakens. Fadis must gain the trust of the very elves who may be the only ones able to stop this tragedy... but will his son even care he has returned after so long?Grab this boxset special edition of the Ranger's Revenge ebooks and get ready for an explosive ride of archery, magic, assassins, and the harrowing battles of the Stormborn Saga world!*These titles are written as a standalone and can be read even if you have not read the first three Stormborn books*

New York Times-bestselling Tad Williams’ landmark epic fantasy saga of Osten Ard begins an exciting new cycle! “One of my favorite fantasy series.” —George R. R. Martin • “Groundbreaking.” —Patrick Rothfuss • “One of the great fantasy epics of all time.” —Christopher Paolini Tad Williams introduced readers to the incredible fantasy world of Osten Ard in his internationally bestselling series Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn. The trilogy inspired a generation of modern fantasy writers, including George R.R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, and Christopher Paolini, and defined Tad Williams as one of the most important fantasy writers of our time. BOOK TWO: STONE OF FAREWELL It is a time of darkness, dread, and ultimate testing for the realm of Osten Ard, for the wild magic and terrifying minions of the undead Sithi ruler, Ineluki the Storm King, are spreading their seemingly undefeatable evil across the kingdom. With the very land blighted by the power of Ineluki’s wrath, the tattered remnants of a once-proud human army flee in search of a last sanctuary and rallying point—the Stone of Farewell, a place shrouded in mystery and ancient sorrow. An even as Prince Josua seeks to rally his scattered forces, Simon and the surviving members of the League of the Scroll are desperately struggling to discover the truth behind an almost-forgotten legend, which will take them from the fallen citadels of humans to the secret heartland of the Sithi—where near-immortals must at last decide whether to ally with the race of men in a final war against those of their own blood. After the landmark Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy, the epic saga of Osten Ard continues with the brand-new novel, The Heart of What Was Lost. Then don’t miss the upcoming trilogy, The Last King of Osten Ard, beginning with The Witchwood Crown! Praise for Osten Ard: "Inspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy.... It’s one of my favorite fantasy series." —George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of A Game of Thrones "Groundbreaking...changed how people thought of the genre, and paved the way for so much modern fantasy. Including mine." —Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times-bestselling author of The Name of the Wind "Tad Williams is a master storyteller, and the Osten Ard books are his masterpiece." —Brandon Sanderson, New York Times-bestselling author of Mistborn"Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn is one of the great fantasy epics of all time." —Christopher Paolini, New York Times-bestselling author of Eragon

“One of my favorite fantasy series.” —George R. R. Martin “Groundbreaking.” —Patrick Rothfuss “One of the great fantasy epics of all time.” —Christopher PaoliniNew York Times-bestselling Tad Williams’ landmark epic fantasy saga of Osten Ard begins an exciting new cycle with THE WITCHWOOD CROWN, on sale now! With The Dragonbone Chair, Tad Williams introduced readers to the incredible fantasy world of Osten Ard. His beloved, internationally bestselling series Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn inspired a generation of modern fantasy writers, including George R.R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, and Christopher Paolini, and defined Tad Williams as one of the most important fantasy writers of our time. This edition features a brand-new introduction from Tad Williams' editor as well as the original introduction from Williams himself! BOOK ONE: THE DRAGONBONE CHAIR A war fueled by the powers of dark sorcery is about to engulf the peaceful land of Osten Ard—for Prester John, the High King, lies dying. And with his death, the Storm King, the undead ruler of the elf-like Sithi, seizes the chance to regain his lost realm through a pact with the newly ascended king. Knowing the consequences of this bargain, the king’s younger brother joins with a small, scattered group of scholars, the League of the Scroll, to confront the true danger threatening Osten Ard. Simon, a kitchen boy from the royal castle unknowingly apprenticed to a member of this League, will be sent on a quest that offers the only hope of salvation, a deadly riddle concerning long-lost swords of power. Compelled by fate and perilous magics, he must leave the only home he’s ever known and face enemies more terrifying than Osten Ard has ever seen, even as the land itself begins to die. After the landmark Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy, the epic saga of Osten Ard continues with the brand-new novel, The Heart of What Was Lost. Then don’t miss the upcoming trilogy, The Last King of Osten Ard, beginning with The Witchwood Crown! Praise for Osten Ard: “Inspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy.... It’s one of my favorite fantasy series.” —George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of A Game of Thrones “Groundbreaking...changed how people thought of the genre, and paved the way for so much modern fantasy. Including mine.” —Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times-bestselling author of The Name of the Wind "Tad Williams is a master storyteller, and the Osten Ard books are his masterpiece." —Brandon Sanderson, New York Times-bestselling author of Mistborn“Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn is one of the great fantasy epics of all time.” —Christopher Paolini, New York Times-bestselling author of Eragon

A crown for a crown upon bloodstained ground.In the ashes of the attack upon the elven woodlands, the elf-king is dead. Now, the crew of the Aela Sunrise prepares to carry out an assassination against the King of Taria. Fadis and the Leaves of Saelmark have an impossible task, and it relies firmly on Kirla, the once mistress now turned rogue, and her very particular skill set.At the same time, Evurn and Aeveam race to secure the lost city of the vampires with a host of elves and rangers before the rise of the Black Moon. The armies of the west are gathering but the cunning Vampire Lords have fought elves once before and what truly awaits them is a horror unlike any they have faced in the ages of the world.The West tumbles towards its own destruction but can a few brave souls prevent the cataclysm?

Love knows no bounds.Two rival thieves guilds fight for control over a holy scroll of magic. For Millia, the leader of one of the guilds, this is her last chance to secure a life for her and her love. When a deadly attack sends them fleeing for their lives, they hold on to their hope in one another... Millia just has to get to the coast. But when a genie appears demanding the scroll and she refuses, he casts a spell on them.Waking in a world torn asunder, Millia and her love must escape the island before its imminent destruction but their old enemy has been hunting them and their escape will not be as easy as the hope.*This story can be read before or after any other story in this series*

Every plan has fallen apart. The Blood grasps the Shadowlands. Can any defeat the Great Seer?More importantly, can they stand against what she creates?Kealin can no longer be in the sunlight. Weakned and broken, he embraces the guidance of a Vampire Lord and has gained a new furry companion with a penchant for a magic he's never seen. If he is to help the others, he must learn to control his new powers but the goblins swarming his new master's lands will complicate that and his Master has his own secrets...Aeveam has been bitten. In the blackness if the land beneath Mandurlaku, her only hope is in an anxious half-elf that at least is good with a bow. But how long does she have until she becomes like Kealin?Evurn and Elie are sailing for Eliadel. Evurn is done hiding. If any will openly face the Great Seer and her thralls, it is a few brave shadow elves and their blades. But even this old wizard wonders of what awaits them.With so many working against them in the already precarious Shadowlands, how can they all possibly defy the odds and piece together the shambles that is the old Empire of the Shadow Elves?Scroll up and pre-order what will be an explosive second book in the Twilight of the Lich trilogy!

A father’s love knows no boundaries. Especially, this father's.Fadis the Ranger left his young son with the elves many years ago. Once his enemy, they were his son's only chance then. Now, a changed man himself as part of a crew under a sacred descendant, he returns to seek out the one surviving member of his family. But the lands are more perilous than they were when he left and son doesn't even know him.When a chance encounter with a deadly rogue, her father, and a sickened dwarf that no magic can heal further spur them towards the safety of elven lands, they find the way shut. Darkness is upon the woodland realm. The elves have locked their borders to most travellers. While part of the crew is granted passage, old prejudices remain. Fadis, and the shadow elf, Evurn, are denied entry.Separated from the others, Fadis and Evurn discover a disastrous plot that threatens the Western lands. Elves, dwarves, and men are about to clash but it is from the twilight realm of shadows their true enemy awakens. Fadis and Evurn must warn their friends and the elves who may be the only ones able to stop this tragedy... but who will believe them?Return to the Aela Sunrise and the adventure of the Stormborn Saga, set before the events of the bestselling Half-Elf Chronicles and Rogues of Magic books!

Riley and Sean are swoon worthy...Amazon ReviewThe Seattle Knights have the hottest players in the game. On and off the field.First Love. Second Chances.Sean McBride is the bad boy/manwhore of the Seattle Knights football team. And he is happy to embrace the title. He's young. Rich. Handsome. And he's one of the best wide receivers in the game. Why shouldn't he take advantage of all the perks? Women throw themselves at him. Wouldn't it be rude not to catch them?Riley Preston loves the game of football. The Knights are the most important thing in her life. Besides Sean.Riley has loved Sean since she was seventeen but he's always seen her as nothing more than a little sister. Finally, Riley is all grown up and she won't settle for a little fun. She wants everything. Especially Sean's heart.Outside forces are trying to derail them and the team. Time to grow up because together, nothing can stop them.Watch out Sean. Your manwhore days are numbered.Grab this sexy Standalone novel TodayDon't Miss The ONE PASS AWAY Spin-Off SeriesONE STRIKE AWAY Book One: For a Little WhileBook Two: For Another DayBook Three: For All We KnowBook Four: For the First Time

They seek assassins but they'll find something worse. Fadis and the crew of the Aela Sunrise travel to the island of Aieclo seeking the Verit Gamblers, a nefarious guild of shadow elves. These mysterious warriors have helped the crew in the past but only a few nights ago they killed an elven king. Their only allegiance is to gold but paying for these assassins is the easy part of this quest. Aielco is a ruined island, once the haven of the infamous Scourge Siren, the island has become an unstable volcanic wasteland with many strange inhabitants and secrets. When a beloved companion goes missing, it's up to Fadis and Kirla to find their wayward friend. But a few arrows and some crafty parries might not be enough. An ancient evil grips the land and what before was thought destroyed has been festering and waiting... it will take more than a ranger to stop the rebirth of a demon. But tell that to Fadis...

An ancient enemy, a broken creed, and two men with no more gold for ale...The war is over. Two veteran rangers wishing to drown their memories and curse the king that caused the bloodshed of so many of their brothers are a step away from living on the streets. After countless nights in the same smoke-filled tavern, a mysterious old man arrives at midnight with an offer the rangers can't possibly refuse. But what is supposed to be an easy task for extra gold will quickly reveal a dark plot with immortal consequences that neither of the rangers could ever expect. Good thing they’re good with their bows...