Books with author Lisa Cassidy

In a world of kings, mages and warriors, could one girl be the most powerful of all? Alyx Egalion. Wealthy, popular, the daughter of Rionn’s most powerful lord. Yet soon after her sixteenth birthday, her world is shattered when she is sent away to DarkSkull Hall to learn her magic.Surviving DarkSkull is no easy task, and unable to access her magic, Alyx has nothing but her growing friendship with a handful of DarkSkull’s other misfits and her own wits to rely on for protection. The longer she spends at DarkSkull, the more she discovers about the terrible secrets that hide her true past—secrets that challenge everything she’s ever believed in.Outside DarkSkull Hall, the Taliath—ancient guardians of the mage order—have vanished inexplicably. Powerful mages are disappearing one by one. A fragile peace that stood for decades is threatening to crumble.As darkness sinks its tendrils even deeper into Alyx’s home, she and her friends must find a way to defeat the most dangerous mage alive before he destroys everything they hold dear.How far will she go to save those she loves?Buy the boxset and read all four books in this epic young adult fantasy series today…

A fracturing peace. Disappearing mages. A young noblewoman who could save them all.The popular daughter of a powerful nobleman, Alyx Egalion dreams of marrying her best friend Cayr, the crown prince of Rionn, and ruling at his side. But her planned future is shattered when she’s unexpectedly sent away to the distant DarkSkull Hall to become a mage.Secretive, isolated, and wreathed in magic, DarkSkull is a cold place where only magical power and lineage matter. Lonely, desperate to go home, Alyx clings to a single hope... surviving her training so she can return to the life she dreams of.As Alyx is drawn further into the world of mages, she discovers terrible secrets that hide her true past and challenge everything she's ever believed in. The world is not as safe as she thought it was. Outside DarkSkull, shadows are stirring. The strongest mages are disappearing without a trace. A long-held truce between powerful kingdoms wavers on a knife’s edge. Alyx’s long-buried magic might be enough to save them all… if she can learn to master it.With this realisation comes a heartbreaking choice… between the life she’s always wanted, and taking her place in the ruthless world of mages to fight the growing darkness.Dive into the start of this epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, unlikely friends, sinister villains and epic battles. This series is perfect for fans of Melanie Cellier, Leigh Bardugo and Laurie Forest.The complete Mage Chronicles series is available now!DarkSkull Hall (Book 1)Taliath (Book 2)Darkmage (Book 3)Heartfire (Book 4)

An old enemy is on the hunt… Almost two years have passed since Alyx Egalion was first sent to DarkSkull Hall to become a mage. Now a half-trained mage apprentice, Alyx wields a depth of magic that scares even the corrupt Mage Council.Summoned abruptly home, Alyx and her friends find themselves unprepared for the changes that have occurred in Rionn during their absence. Her father has lost influence at court. Lord-Mage Casovar claims to be protecting Rionn, but his new Mage Guard is harassing citizens on the street. Worse, the Shiven threat is growing, their armies building up along the Rionnan border. Invasion seems inevitable.When a Taliath is revealed, Alyx and Finn find themselves on opposing sides of a larger battle. Neither of them is willing to yield. Alyx’s special abilities make her a powerful weapon, but they also make her a threat. As darkness sinks its tendrils even deeper into Alistriem, a horrifying discovery drives Alyx and her friends even further apart. And when Alyx is offered the one thing she’s always wanted, it may require to her sacrifice everything she holds dear... All four books in The Mage Chronicles series are now available on Amazon. Buy Darkmage and continue the adventure today...

How far will she go to save those she loves?In the epic conclusion to the Mage Chronicles series, Alyx Egalion and her friends must find a way to defeat the most powerful mage alive before he destroys everything they hold dear.Shakar’s influence is spreading, his darkness descending on Rionn and Tregaya like a shroud. The Mage Council is cowering in Carhall. Mages everywhere are divided, some cleaving to the council, others to Alyx and the faint hope that she is powerful enough to defeat Shakar. Yet Alyx is on the run, pursued relentlessly by Shakar’s Hunters and hiding a terrible secret from everyone—even those she trusts most.When tragedy strikes, Alyx is left with a heartbreaking choice. Is she willing to sacrifice those she loves to become the leader the mages need her to be?Get Heartfire now and find out how it all ends…

If you could be part of the magic, would you? Return to the thrilling young adult fantasy world of The Mage Chronicles...Driven to find the truth behind her mother’s death, Alyx Egalion has returned to DarkSkull Hall and reunited with her friends. The lies that bound her past have broken open, and she’s determined to embrace the magic that burns inside her.Despite her resolve, Alyx struggles to learn, haunted by terrible nightmares and the loss of her friend Brynn. Her nemesis, Galien, strains at the leash of the masters’ control—his hatred for her placing Alyx and her friends in constant danger. With the world outside DarkSkull under threat from the increasingly restive Shivasa, the powerful Mage Council sees in Alyx a tool for the protection of the mage order. But the more time she spends in the mage world, the less she trusts the council’s motives.And as they dig deeper into her mother’s life, Alyx and her friends uncover a terrible secret that strikes to the heart of her family and threatens the powerful bond of friendship between them. Can they come together, or will the ruthless world of mages tear them apart?All four books in The Mage Chronicles series are now available on Amazon. Buy Taliath and continue the adventure today...

Can a broken warrior and a lost criminal find hope in a world of darkness?Dumnorix princess and born warrior, Talyn Dynan was the finest fighter of her generation. With her Callanan partner at her side, she was invincible, reckless, a death-knell to their enemies. But after her partner is torn away from her, Talyn is left broken, wracked with guilt and unable to regain the confidence she once had. Could an unexpected mission to the mysterious country of Mithranar, home of the magical winged folk, be the thing that saves her? Or will the danger and secrets she finds there finally break her completely?The Shadowhawk lives a life in the shadows. Constantly hunted for his criminal exploits, yet desperate to help the human folk of Mithranar who are oppressed by their winged folk rulers, he haunts the streets of Dock City. The arrival of a foreign warrior threatens to upset the carefully balanced life he leads, but when she begins to offer a hope for the humans he’s only ever dreamed of, can he risk trusting her?And unbeknownst to both, a mysterious foe stalks the dark corners of Dock City. One that answers to a single purpose…Vengeance.If you love epic fantasy with magical worlds, clashing cultures and complex, flawed characters, you’ll love this book.Buy A Tale of Stars and Shadow today!

How far will she go to save those she loves?In the epic conclusion to the Mage Chronicles series, Alyx Egalion and her friends must find a way to defeat the most powerful mage alive before he destroys everything they hold dear.Shakar’s influence is spreading, his darkness descending on Rionn and Tregaya like a shroud. The Mage Council is cowering in Carhall. Mages everywhere are divided, some cleaving to the council, others to Alyx and the faint hope that she is powerful enough to defeat Shakar. Yet Alyx is on the run, pursued relentlessly by Shakar’s Hunters and hiding a terrible secret from everyone—even those she trusts most.When tragedy strikes, Alyx is left with a heartbreaking choice. Is she willing to sacrifice those she loves to become the leader the mages need her to be?Get Heartfire now and find out how it all ends…

Can a broken warrior and a lost criminal find hope in a world of darkness?Dumnorix princess and born warrior, Talyn Dynan was the finest fighter of her generation. With her Callanan partner at her side, she was invincible, reckless, a death-knell to their enemies. But after her partner is torn away from her, Talyn is left broken, wracked with guilt and unable to regain the confidence she once had. Could an unexpected mission to the mysterious country of Mithranar, home of the magical winged folk, be the thing that saves her? Or will the danger and secrets she finds there finally break her completely?The Shadowhawk lives a life in the shadows. Constantly hunted for his criminal exploits, yet desperate to help the human folk of Mithranar who are oppressed by their winged folk rulers, he haunts the streets of Dock City. The arrival of a foreign warrior threatens to upset the carefully balanced life he leads, but when she begins to offer a hope for the humans he’s only ever dreamed of, can he risk trusting her?And unbeknownst to both, a mysterious foe stalks the dark corners of Dock City. One that answers to a single purpose…Vengeance.If you love epic fantasy with magical worlds, clashing cultures and complex, flawed characters, you’ll love this book.Buy A Tale of Stars and Shadow today!

All she wanted was to be a princess…… instead she was born with magic.Could one girl be enough to save them all?Soon after her sixteenth birthday, Lady Alyx Egalion’s world is shattered when she learns that she is the daughter of a mage and must leave the boy she loves to travel to the distant DarkSkull Hall and learn her magic.Following a harrowing journey, Alyx finds herself in a dangerous world where courage, magic and a growing friendship with DarkSkull’s other misfits are the only things she can rely on for survival. And the longer she stays, the more she discovers about the terrible secrets that hide her true past—secrets that challenge everything she’s ever believed in.Outside DarkSkull Hall, mages are disappearing without a trace, and an uneasy peace begins to crack, threatening the beloved home she yearns to return to. Alyx’s long-buried magic might be enough to save them all… if she can learn to master it.Buy DarkSkull Hall and dive into the breathtaking young adult fantasy world of The Mage Chronicles....

An old enemy is on the hunt… Almost two years have passed since Alyx Egalion was first sent to DarkSkull Hall to become a mage. Now a half-trained mage apprentice, Alyx wields a depth of magic that scares even the corrupt Mage Council.Summoned abruptly home, Alyx and her friends find themselves unprepared for the changes that have occurred in Rionn during their absence. Her father has lost influence at court. Lord-Mage Casovar claims to be protecting Rionn, but his new Mage Guard is harassing citizens on the street. Worse, the Shiven threat is growing, their armies building up along the Rionnan border. Invasion seems inevitable.When a Taliath is revealed, Alyx and Finn find themselves on opposing sides of a larger battle. Neither of them is willing to yield. Alyx’s special abilities make her a powerful weapon, but they also make her a threat. As darkness sinks its tendrils even deeper into Alistriem, a horrifying discovery drives Alyx and her friends even further apart. And when Alyx is offered the one thing she’s always wanted, it may require to her sacrifice everything she holds dear... All four books in The Mage Chronicles series are now available on Amazon. Buy Darkmage and continue the adventure today...

If you could be part of the magic, would you? Return to the thrilling young adult fantasy world of The Mage Chronicles...Driven to find the truth behind her mother’s death, Alyx Egalion has returned to DarkSkull Hall and reunited with her friends. The lies that bound her past have broken open, and she’s determined to embrace the magic that burns inside her.Despite her resolve, Alyx struggles to learn, haunted by terrible nightmares and the loss of her friend Brynn. Her nemesis, Galien, strains at the leash of the masters’ control—his hatred for her placing Alyx and her friends in constant danger. With the world outside DarkSkull under threat from the increasingly restive Shivasa, the powerful Mage Council sees in Alyx a tool for the protection of the mage order. But the more time she spends in the mage world, the less she trusts the council’s motives.And as they dig deeper into her mother’s life, Alyx and her friends uncover a terrible secret that strikes to the heart of her family and threatens the powerful bond of friendship between them. Can they come together, or will the ruthless world of mages tear them apart?All four books in The Mage Chronicles series are now available on Amazon. Buy Taliath and continue the adventure today...

It's the year 2050, and everything is going great for thirteen-year-old Abby Smith. That is, until she finds a ring outside her bedroom door. That's when everything starts to go wrong. Abby receives a mysterious call, and a few days later the ring is stolen from her by a menacing woman dressed in black. The woman turns out to be a witch plotting to use the ring for malevolent purposes. Abby and her two best friends Hazel and Jade embark on a thrilling adventure to retrieve the ring and defeat the evil witch.