Books with author L. J. Walker

A young man forced into action. A juvenile dragon alone in a new world. Whispers of a terrible evil returning to power.Nineteen-year-old Anders lived a fairly normal life until the only family he had was taken away from him. When he finds himself forced to embark on an action packed adventure, he discovers there is more to the world than he was told. The magical force that flows within everything around him becomes revealed. Dragons, elves, orcs, and goblins lurk around nearly every turn along the path as he pursues his two kidnapped cousins.As Anders discovers more about his family’s past, he learns of their involvement in The War of The Magicians and the circumstances leading up to the attack of his hometown. When Anders is told about his potential involvement in a prophecy involving dragons and their powerful magic, he will need to make a difficult decision. Will he continue to follow the path that is laid out for him or can he make his own destiny? Will he ever be reunited with his family again? And if he succeeds, will he ever be able to return to the life he once knew?Bond of a Dragon: Zahara’s Gift is the first book in an adventure fantasy series. If you like fast-paced adventure novels, fierce dragons, powerful magic, and a hero fighting for justice, then you’ll love the fantastic starter in A. J. Walker’s new page turning series.Unlock Bond of a Dragon: Zahara’s Gift to embark on this great adventure today!

A dragon and her rider put to the test. Betrayal among allies. With Kartania’s fate in the balance, who will take control?Anders knows the war to stop Merglan from reclaiming his grip on the world is just beginning. With no certainty about where or when Merglan will attack next, Anders and his companions must take action to stay one step ahead of the cruel sorcerer and his evil dragon.As he searches for ways to stop Merglan’s domination of their world, Anders discovers more than he expected. With several nations of Kartania on the brink of collapse, he must make a difficult decision. Is the young rider ready to deal with the consequences he’s facing? Can Anders overcome the odds and unravel the secrets of the sapphire soul?Bond of a Dragon: Secrets of the Sapphire Soul is the second novel in an adventure fantasy series.If you like gripping suspense, bold dragonriders, and page-turning action, then you’ll love A J Walker’s latest installment in the Bond of a Dragon series. DiscoverSecrets of the Sapphire Soul by picking up a copy today!

Merglan has the source of true magic within reach. Evils not seen in Kartania for hundreds of years wreak havoc on the forces of Westland. The last of the dragonriders must fight for Kartania’s freedom or be extinguished.After Anders learns of Merglan and his dragon’s violent takeover of the elf capital, he is faced with the burden of leading the allied forces to their last stand. The only problem is, he doesn’t know where his allies are, or if they’re even still alive. The elf army is divided and in ruin, the dwarfs have been driven from their city under the mountain, and the humans are scattered across their kingdoms, all struggling to stay alive. Merglan could attack Anders, his dragon, and their small army at any moment.With Anders attempting to juggle his role in the prophecy, the prospect of becoming king, and the future of the allied nations, he struggles to stay one step ahead of Merglan. Knowing the allied armies are scattered and he is outmatched in his skills as dragonrider, Anders and the leaders of the Westland Revolutionary Army form a plan. Knowing the fate of Kartania will be decided with his life, Anders will need help during this last stand. Can he find his allies and bring them together? Or will he and the forces of Westland be overwhelmed by Merglan and his evil army? Will the rise of the dragonriders be enough to fulfill the prophecy?Rise of the Dragonriders is the fourth and final installment in the young adult fantasy series, Bond of a Dragon. If you like fantasy adventure, powerful magic, heroic characters who fight for what’s right, and a series finale that is sure to satisfy, then you’ll love this epic tale by A J Walker.Buy Rise of the Dragonriders and complete the Bond of a Dragon series today!

In the end, all kings must fall.Anders is lost and without guidance. Merglan’s imperial grip tightens on the free nations. A Resistance movement arises to combat venomous magic, but is it too late? In the end, all kings must fall.When Anders awakens in a foreign land, he finds himself far from the campaign in Southland and anxious to get back. The sapphire’s intoxicating grip has given him more than just a craving for power. Its tainted magic pushes him closer to the precipice of becoming more like the evil that he is foretold to destroy. In his attempts to resist the darkness, Anders must work through his pain before he can return to the fight he abandoned so suddenly.After the allied armies are forced to disband, the five nations begin to feel the effects of the dark sorcerer’s imperial rule. Foreign invaders occupy Westland. Southland is flooded with orcs. Humans and dwarfs must band together in resistance. Unlike the elves, who can hide behind their magically protected walls, the other races in Kartania’s kingdoms are drastically affected by the absence of an allied dragonrider. With the fate of Kartania hanging in the balance, will these various allegiances unite to combat Merglan’s expansion? Can Anders work with his dragon, Zahara, gain back what advantage they once had? Will Kirsten survive long enough to see Westland’s revolt? What has become of Ivan and those left behind in Southland?Bond of a Dragon: Fall of the Kings is the third installment in the Bond of a Dragon series. This highly suspenseful and emotional tale builds to a crescendo in the final chapters; don’t miss out on this epic by A J Walker.Get your copy of Fall of the Kings to continue your dragonrider experience!

A dragon and her rider put to the test. Betrayal among allies. With Kartania’s fate in the balance, who will take control?Anders knows the war to stop Merglan from reclaiming his grip on the world is just beginning. With no certainty about where or when Merglan will attack next, Anders and his companions must take action to stay one step ahead of the cruel sorcerer and his evil dragon.As he searches for ways to stop Merglan’s domination of their world, Anders discovers more than he expected. With several nations of Kartania on the brink of collapse, he must make a difficult decision. Is the young rider ready to deal with the consequences he’s facing? Can Anders overcome the odds and unravel the secrets of the sapphire soul?Bond of a Dragon: Secrets of the Sapphire Soul is the second novel in an adventure fantasy series.If you like gripping suspense, bold dragonriders, and page-turning action, then you’ll love A J Walker’s latest installment in the Bond of a Dragon series. Discover Secrets of the Sapphire Soul by picking up a copy today!

With a dangerous young sorcerer and his dragon on the rise to power, can two unlikely companions stop him from taking control of Kartania?When Theodor is forced to join the king’s army in response to the attacks led by Merglan and his deadly dragon, the simple farmer’s son meets an unlikely friend. While trying to pass basic training with his head down, Theodor meets Ivan, a young man clouded by secrecy. Ivan attempts to inspire Theodor into becoming more than just another body to fill in front lines. After completing their training, Ivan and Theodore each report to their separate assignments, and must part ways. After battling Merglan and his orc armies for nearly two years, Ivan and Theodor reunite. Combining human and elf armies, Ivan and Theodor attempt to prevent the enemy forces from flooding into the last remaining free kingdom in Kartania, the kingdom of the elves. If the elf kingdom falls, Merglan will take control of Kartania for good? Can Theodor and Ivan stop Merglan and his dragon from taking over the world?Dragon Wars: War of the Magicians, is the first book in the Dragon Wars fantasy adventure series and prequel to Bond of a Dragon’s series starter, Bond of a Dragon: Zahara’s Gift. If you like fast-paced adventure, dragons both good and evil, mind-blowing magic, and compelling characters, then you’ll love AJ Walker’s new prequel-novella.Pick up Dragon Wars: War of the Magicians for free and embark on the adventure of a lifetime today!

Zoe is back for another summer of adventure. This time she is trying her hand at running her own business selling her idea of deep-fried soda pop. She quickly learns the ups and downs of starting a business and that she needs to balance her crime-solving with her day job. This time things could get deadly when the rides start falling apart literally. Will her telepathic powers be strong enough to stop disaster before it strikes?

The carnival: here today, gone tomorrow.Zoe has once chance to accept her fate and save her friends. Failure is not an option.The summer starts off as a normal carnival season for Zoe who has grown up in the carnival. Soon she realizes it's everything, but normal. Friends are disappearing and Zoe begins to notice she has an ability to see what is happening to her. Will she be able to learn to use her newfound telepathic powers to save her friends from a madman before the summer is over?Come for the carnival, stay for the story....

The carnival: here today, gone tomorrow.People are disappearing one by one at the fairgrounds. Zoe and her friends and family are in danger. Who is doing this to them? Why? Zoe feels like she is always being watched... and maybe she is! Can Zoe make peace with her telepathic nature and stop the kidnapper before more of her loved ones turn up missing? - Tamara- The Reading Mermaid blog Come for the carnival, stay for the story....**edited and published again as a second edition. Same great story, but re-edited for grammar mistakes**