Books with author Jenn Lyons

A Kirkus Best of Science Fiction and Fantasy pick for 2019!A Library Journal Best Book of 2019!An NPR Favorite Book of 2019!"Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it."—Lev Grossman, author of The MagiciansWhen destiny calls, there's no fighting back.Kihrin grew up in the slums of Quur, a thief and a minstrel's son raised on tales of long-lost princes and magnificent quests. When he is claimed against his will as the missing son of a treasonous prince, Kihrin finds himself at the mercy of his new family's ruthless power plays and political ambitions.Practically a prisoner, Kihrin discovers that being a long-lost prince is nothing like what the storybooks promised. The storybooks have lied about a lot of other things, too: dragons, demons, gods, prophecies, and how the hero always wins.Then again, maybe he isn't the hero after all. For Kihrin is not destined to save the world. He's destined to destroy it.Jenn Lyons begins the Chorus of Dragons series with The Ruin of Kings, an epic fantasy novel about a man who discovers his fate is tied to the future of an empire. "It's impossible not to be impressed with the ambition of it all . . . a larger-than-life adventure story about thieves, wizards, assassins and kings to dwell in for a good long while."—The New York TimesA Chorus of Dragons1: The Ruin of Kings2: The Name of All ThingsAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A Kirkus Best of Science Fiction and Fantasy pick for 2019!A Library Journal Best Book of 2019!An NPR Favorite Book of 2019!"Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it."―Lev Grossman, author of The MagiciansWhen destiny calls, there's no fighting back.Kihrin grew up in the slums of Quur, a thief and a minstrel's son raised on tales of long-lost princes and magnificent quests. When he is claimed against his will as the missing son of a treasonous prince, Kihrin finds himself at the mercy of his new family's ruthless power plays and political ambitions.Practically a prisoner, Kihrin discovers that being a long-lost prince is nothing like what the storybooks promised. The storybooks have lied about a lot of other things, too: dragons, demons, gods, prophecies, and how the hero always wins.Then again, maybe he isn't the hero after all. For Kihrin is not destined to save the world. He's destined to destroy it.Jenn Lyons begins the Chorus of Dragons series with The Ruin of Kings, an epic fantasy novel about a man who discovers his fate is tied to the future of an empire. "It's impossible not to be impressed with the ambition of it all . . . a larger-than-life adventure story about thieves, wizards, assassins and kings to dwell in for a good long while."―The New York TimesA Chorus of Dragons1: The Ruin of Kings2: The Name of All Things

A Kirkus Best of Science Fiction and Fantasy pick for 2019!A Library Journal Best Book of 2019!An NPR Favorite Book of 2019!"Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it."―Lev Grossman, author of The MagiciansWhen destiny calls, there's no fighting back.Kihrin grew up in the slums of Quur, a thief and a minstrel's son raised on tales of long-lost princes and magnificent quests. When he is claimed against his will as the missing son of a treasonous prince, Kihrin finds himself at the mercy of his new family's ruthless power plays and political ambitions.Practically a prisoner, Kihrin discovers that being a long-lost prince is nothing like what the storybooks promised. The storybooks have lied about a lot of other things, too: dragons, demons, gods, prophecies, and how the hero always wins.Then again, maybe he isn't the hero after all. For Kihrin is not destined to save the world. He's destined to destroy it.Jenn Lyons begins the Chorus of Dragons series with The Ruin of Kings, an epic fantasy novel about a man who discovers his fate is tied to the future of an empire. "It's impossible not to be impressed with the ambition of it all . . . a larger-than-life adventure story about thieves, wizards, assassins and kings to dwell in for a good long while."―The New York TimesA Chorus of Dragons1: The Ruin of Kings2: The Name of All Things

The most anticipated fantasy debut of the year. In this thunderously good read, prophecy and magic combine in an incredible epic of imperial politics, gods and demons. When destiny calls, there's no fighting back . . . As a bard’s apprentice, Kihrin grew up with tales of legendary deeds. He also steals, desperate to buy a way out of Quur’s slums. Then he raids the wrong house, he’s marked by a demon and life will never be the same again.Kihrin’s plight brings him to the attention of royalty, who claim him as the lost son of their immoral prince. But far from living the dream, Kihrin’s at the mercy of his new family’s ruthless ambitions. However, escaping his jewelled cage just makes matters worse. Kihrin is horrified to learn he’s at the centre of an ancient prophecy. And every side – from gods and demons to dragons and mages – want him as their pawn. Those old stories lied about many things too, especially the myth that the hero always wins. Then again, maybe Kihrin isn’t the hero, for he’s not destined to save the empire. He’s destined to destroy it.The Ruin of Kings is the first book in Jenn Lyons's extraordinary series, A Chorus of Dragons.‘What an extraordinary book . . . enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it'Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians‘A fantastic page-turner with a heady blend of great characters'John Gwynne, author of A Time of Dread'A virtually un-put-down-able read'Kirkus Reviews

A Kirkus Best of Science Fiction and Fantasy pick for 2019!A Library Journal Best Book of 2019!An NPR Favorite Book of 2019!"Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it."―Lev Grossman, author of The MagiciansWhen destiny calls, there's no fighting back.Kihrin grew up in the slums of Quur, a thief and a minstrel's son raised on tales of long-lost princes and magnificent quests. When he is claimed against his will as the missing son of a treasonous prince, Kihrin finds himself at the mercy of his new family's ruthless power plays and political ambitions.Practically a prisoner, Kihrin discovers that being a long-lost prince is nothing like what the storybooks promised. The storybooks have lied about a lot of other things, too: dragons, demons, gods, prophecies, and how the hero always wins.Then again, maybe he isn't the hero after all. For Kihrin is not destined to save the world. He's destined to destroy it.Jenn Lyons begins the Chorus of Dragons series with The Ruin of Kings, an epic fantasy novel about a man who discovers his fate is tied to the future of an empire. "It's impossible not to be impressed with the ambition of it all . . . a larger-than-life adventure story about thieves, wizards, assassins and kings to dwell in for a good long while."―The New York TimesA Chorus of Dragons1: The Ruin of Kings2: The Name of All Things

If a story is going to fail, it will do so first at the premise level. Anatomy of a Premise Line: How to Master Premise and Story Development for Writing Success is the only book of its kind to identify a seven-step development process that can be repeated and applied to any story idea. This process will save you time, money, and potentially months of wasted writing. So whether you are trying to write a feature screenplay, develop a television pilot, or just trying to figure out your next story move as a writer, this book gives you the tools you need to know which ideas are worth pursuing. In addition to the 7-step premise development tool, Anatomy of a Premise Line also presents a premise and idea testing methodology that can be used to test any developed premise line. Customized exercises and worksheets are included to facilitate knowledge transfer, so that by the end of the book, you will have a fully developed premise line, log line, tagline, and a completed premise-testing checklist. Here is some of what you will learn inside: Ways to determine whether or not your story is a good fit for print or screen Case studies and hands-on worksheets to help you learn by participating in the process Tips on how to effectively work through writer’s block A companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/lyons) with additional worksheets, videos, and interactive tools to help you learn the basics of perfecting a killer premise line

To her North American competitors, Russian figure skating prodigy Larissa Lyubovskaya is the Soviet sports machine personified-- unstoppable, indestructible, and determined to triple jump her way to the top of the Olympic podium.To her father back home in Murmansk, Larissa is the only one who can break their family's multi-generational cycle of chaos, tragedy, and deprivation.To her coach in Moscow, Larissa is his "little kitten", a prized pupil by day, yet one of many young girls he abuses in the athletes' dormitory at night.But Larissa has a plan to set herself free, a plan that will shock them all... on both sides of the Iron Curtain.

The most anticipated fantasy debut of the year. In this thunderously good read, prophecy and magic combine in an incredible epic of imperial politics, gods and demons. When destiny calls, there's no fighting back . . . As a bard’s apprentice, Kihrin grew up with tales of legendary deeds. He also steals, desperate to buy a way out of Quur’s slums. Then he raids the wrong house, he’s marked by a demon and life will never be the same again.Kihrin’s plight brings him to the attention of royalty, who claim him as the lost son of their immoral prince. But far from living the dream, Kihrin’s at the mercy of his new family’s ruthless ambitions. However, escaping his jewelled cage just makes matters worse. Kihrin is horrified to learn he’s at the centre of an ancient prophecy. And every side – from gods and demons to dragons and mages – want him as their pawn. Those old stories lied about many things too, especially the myth that the hero always wins. Then again, maybe Kihrin isn’t the hero, for he’s not destined to save the empire. He’s destined to destroy it.The Ruin of Kings is the first book in Jenn Lyons's extraordinary series, A Chorus of Dragons.‘What an extraordinary book . . . enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it'Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians‘A fantastic page-turner with a heady blend of great characters'John Gwynne, author of A Time of Dread'A virtually un-put-down-able read'Kirkus Reviews

Freedom Frog is an uplifting, cheerful story written to help shed some light in the darkness of a child’s world that is filled with obstacles, difficult trials, and of course bullies.Sharing this story with your child will not only help your child grow in the understanding of bullying but will also help them to gain some valuable insight on how to handle difficult situations in life through the power of prayer and standing on the Word of God.It is my hope that reading this book will encourage children everywhere to stand on God’s promises and stand strong in the face of bullies.This story takes place in a remote setting, in a small community of creatures where Freddie Fro Fearful Frog lives. Along with all his friends, Freddie is oppressed by a slippery, slithering, sinister snake named Sergio Sir Slippery Snake.I hope you enjoy reading how Freddie gets his new name.

Freedom Frog is an uplifting, cheerful story written to help shed some light in the darkness of a child’s world that is filled with obstacles, difficult trials, and of course bullies.Sharing this story with your child will not only help your child grow in the understanding of bullying but will also help them to gain some valuable insight on how to handle difficult situations in life through the power of prayer and standing on the Word of God.It is my hope that reading this book will encourage children everywhere to stand on God’s promises and stand strong in the face of bullies.This story takes place in a remote setting, in a small community of creatures where Freddie Fro Fearful Frog lives. Along with all his friends, Freddie is oppressed by a slippery, slithering, sinister snake named Sergio Sir Slippery Snake.I hope you enjoy reading how Freddie gets his new name.

To her North American competitors, Russian figure skating prodigy Larissa Lyubovskaya is the Soviet sports machine personified— unstoppable, indestructible, and determined to triple jump her way to the top of the Olympic podium. To her father back home in Murmansk, Larissa is the only one who can break their family's multi-generational cycle of chaos, tragedy, and deprivation. To her coach in Moscow, Larissa is his "little kitten", a prized pupil by day, yet one of many young girls he abuses in the athletes' dormitory at night. But Larissa has a plan to set herself free, a plan that will shock them all… on both sides of the Iron Curtain.

Join a team of 22nd century scientists— and a stowaway crocodile— as they journey back to the age of T-Rexes, pterosaurs, and other creatures with fascinating features. This fun-filled script includes song lyrics based on classic folk/children’s tunes. A special section for teachers provides tips on staging a school production with scenery, props, and costumes.This book is ideal for kids ages 8-12. It can be used for a full-scale school musical, for classroom readings, or for children to simply read to themselves.(Sheet music not included.)