Books with author Phil Richardson

One crown can unite them—or destroy them all.The three kingdoms lie splintered, their aging dragon riders content with stories of glorious battle victories. But a new evil creeps across the land. Inyene, a powerful noblewoman of the Northern Kingdom, plunders valuable resources to power mechanical dragons in her quest to gain a foothold in the Middle Kingdom. From there she will ascend the High Throne, once again uniting the realms under a single crown.For the wearer of the Stone Crown can wield unlimited power—if it can be found.Narissea has spent a quarter of her sixteen years slaving away in the mines, accused of a crime she didn’t commit. When word reaches her of the horrors assailing her village, Narissea knows she must act despite the risk. Already her arm is scarred with four brands signifying previous escape attempts. If she’s unsuccessful in her fifth, it will mean death.But her life forever changes when she stumbles upon an injured dragon, discovers an ancient shrine, and learns the true purpose behind Lady Inyene’s mechanical abominations.Now, Narissea has only one choice: gain Inyene’s trust and find a way to thwart her plans, even if it means sacrificing that which she desires most of all.Her freedom.This novel contains violence.

Only a fearless hero can bond with a dragon… After three unsuccessful terms at Alveria’s Dragon Akademy, seventeen-year-old tamer trainee, Mari Asadottier, has one last chance to bond with a dragon. If she fails, her dream of joining the Dragon Guard will be over for good. Normal life is impossible for Prince Kai Afkarr-Younger who has been stuck in his dragon form for two years. Unable to shift, he fears he will lose control of his magic as his draconian instincts grow more powerful. When a sickness is spreads through the land and new monsters terrorize Alveria, Mari and Kai might be the only people who can stop it. But Mari’s hiding a secret connection to the beasts, and it may already be too late. Can they form a bond and stop Alveria from falling into chaos?Queen of the Dragons Ava Richardson invites you to immerse yourself in a dragon-filled world with epic magic, fearless heroes and, at its heart, the deep bond between dragon and rider.This novel contains violence.

The Darkening has risen... Agathea Flamma and Sebastian Smith now face an overwhelming enemy. The rapid spread of the Darkening, a threat arising from the mists of legend, looms over the entire land. With both their families torn apart by the conflict and betrayal lurking around every corner, one mistake could doom the kingdom. They'll have to decide where to put their faith: blood ties or newfound friends? After the destruction of the Dragon Academy, it’s up to Thea and Seb to gather their loyal comrades—and forge uneasy new alliances—to quell the ancient menace and face the evil Lord Vincent. With civil war raging, the Dragon Riders must race against time to find the legendary Dragon Stone, the only tool they have to fight against the endless darkness that threatens to swallow them all.

Ever since scruffy Sebastian Smith and Lady Thea Flamma were paired as Dragon Riders, their lives have been forever changed. The unlikely duo forged an unbreakable bond, but now with dark stirrings in the south their bond will be put to the ultimate test. Seb discovers Lord Vincent has returned and he wants to unleash an ancient evil that will destroy the lives of everyone in the kingdom – The Darkening. In order to defend the realm against unspeakable foes, Seb, Thea, and their shared dragon, Kalax, set out on an arduous journey to find the sacred Dragon Stones – before their dark power ends up in the wrong hands. But to conquer an old enemy, Thea must find a way to overcome her own inner demons, and Seb has to muster the courage to become the brave leader his kingdom needs . . .

This book was inspired by my granddaughter Jayde who at birth suffered a stroke and began experiencing uncontrollable seizures. To watch this little girl not only survive but to thrive has been an inspiration to so many. I love her courage, boldness and tenacity. Every day is an adventure with Jayde, aka Gogo. So, come along and enjoy her amazing life journey. We never know what Gogo will do or say next.

Use This Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Marijuana at Home To Produce Your Own High Quality Plants!This book contains proven steps and strategies on knowing the variables and steps in growing marijuana at your home – whether you choose to grow it outdoors or indoors.If you are planning to grow your own marijuana for the first time, you might be at a loss when it comes to starting the process, especially if you have no gardening experience. There are so many things you need to think about.For starters, you have to decide where you want to grow marijuana. Do you want to grow it indoors or outdoors? Do you intend to grow marijuana from seed or from cuttings (clones)? Decide if you want to plant just one shrub or a number of them and also consider what marijuana strain to purchase and know what equipment to buy and use. But don’t worry because this ebook will help you answer all those questions.Aside from knowing the concise steps in growing your marijuana for medicinal purposes, you’ll also get to pick the right marijuana strain to plant. You’ll also know how to process the marijuana leaves and components after harvesting.You’ll also learn about some mistakes people make when growing marijuana – so you can avoid them.After you have done everything right, you will gain the satisfaction that comes with the perseverance of planting, growing, harvesting, and processing your own marijuana plant/s.Here Is A Preview Of What This Book Will Show You....The First Step In Growing Marijuana - Choosing Between Seeds and ClonesChoosing Your Marijuana StrainGrowing Marijuana OutdoorsGrowing Marijuana IndoorsWhat to Do After Harvesting MarijuanaMarijuana Growing Mistakes to AvoidAnd Much More!.Get This Book Today And Start Growing Your Own Marijuana!

A kingdom divided cannot stand. For those caught in the middle, it means death.For centuries humans and dragons existed side by side in Alveria, bonded by their care of one another. But no longer. After decades with no viable eggs, humans far outnumber dragons, and the survival of the species appears bleak. The outlook for everyday humans is little better as rogue dragons raid and torment villages. Yet it’s far worse for the tamers, beaten and killed simply for serving the noble dragons.But eking by at the bottom of Alverian society isn’t any easier for seventeen-year-old Kaelan Younger. Harder still when her loyalty to the dragon crown is no secret. But when her dying mother reveals a horrifying truth about her identity, Kaelan is thrust into a world for which she is ill prepared.Faced with a new life at the proving grounds for humans and dragons alike, Kaelan must reconcile not just her past but embrace the future laid out before her. When her responsibilities as an Akademy tamer collide with her feelings for a powerful dragon shifter, it will take everything she has to prepare for the danger threatening them both. The fate of the dragons she has sworn to serve rests in her hands.Now Kaelan is no longer an outsider.She’s the enemy.

This box set includes all three books in the Mystics series. Over 1,100 pages of heart-pounding fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter.Zoey has always been a troubled kid. As an orphan, she's lived alone on the streets, surviving by her wits, always keeping one step ahead of the police… and monsters. But when a mysterious group of people known as Agents show up, everything changes…Wrenched from everything she knows, she is whisked away to the Hive to be trained as an Operative for The Agency—a secret, elite group of supernatural peacekeepers.But when Zoey learns of an explosive secret, she must embark on her most dangerous mission yet, a quest that could change the fate of the world…"This book reminds me somewhat of Harry Potter. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!"--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This book was action packed right from the start." --Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This is an awesome series to read. It keeps your attention and leaves you wondering what will happen next. MUSTREAD!!!!"--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"I couldn't put it down. Mystics is amazing and I can't wait to read the next book."--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This book has fantasy and adventure. A rollicking good read for anyone looking for a well put together novel with a little of everything."--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★Follow Zoey and her friends on a quest that will have them meeting demons, battling monsters, as they embark on their most dangerous challenge yet.

Evil is gathering strength. When she learns the truth, it could cost her life.Las Vegas. Seventeen-year-old Olivia Drake never asked for the mark of Orion on her chest. Training in secret with her two friends after their hard-won victory over the Fallen, she struggles to master her powers and gain respect as the only woman on the team. But their little band of warriors is more well-known than they think when she’s brutally attacked by a demon and left for dead.Although she escapes, Olivia fears the poison dagger used against her can only mean Lucifer is coming for them. And a horrifying family connection will make her more vulnerable than she knows…Can Olivia survive the ultimate betrayal with the fate of humanity on the line?Light of Orion is the second book in the thrilling Guardian of Orion YA Christian Fantasy series. If you like clean-but-gritty stories, jaw-dropping surprises, and age-old battles, you’ll love S. L. Richardson’s epic adventure.Buy Light of Orion to fight the Damned today!

In a kingdom that has fallen into chaos, one young woman—and her dragon—are thrust into the role of bringing balance to the land.From the moment Dayie washed ashore as an infant, everyone in her tiny village treated her as… different. She didn’t belong, no matter how hard she tried. So when a vicious, invasive plant called Deadweed overruns her village, she’s blamed and sold to the Dragon Traders for fear of her powers and the mystery surrounding her origin. After years of service to the ruthless Dragon Traders, Dayie wants her freedom. To repay her debt, Dayie steals a dragon egg. But she winds up with far more than she bargained for when her egg hatches before she can get it to them. Now she must hide her hotheaded young dragon Zarr or risk losing him: either to the Dragon Traders or the Deadweed that’s creeping ever southward.When the Dragon Traders travel further south to evade capture and Deadweed attacks, Dayie meets a mysterious Dragon Rider named Akeem, who tells her magic is behind the spread of the Deadweed, and that she’s been bonded with Zarr—for life. Now Dayie faces a choice: give up her dragon for her freedom or take her place with Zarr in the Training Hall of Dagban. There, she may have the chance to avenge her parents’ deaths and solve the mystery of ever-spreading Deadweed.Dayie’s destiny awaits, if she’s brave enough to follow it…

Becoming a grandmother is both exciting and challenging. In Celebrating Grandmothers, 27 women describe - in their own words - how they responded to the many pleasures and demands of this role. They also explore how it changed both their view of themselves and the texture of their lives. How did you feel holding your first grandchild? Does your time with the grandchildren fly by? Is there a new depth – or new complexity – in your family relationships? These stories will speak to you. Frequently recommended as an original present for a new grandmother.“Confirms in a direct and delightful way just how special the grandmother-grandchild relationship is…Very interesting and heart-warming.”- Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall, author of The Good Granny Guide‘A fascinating analysis of what it feels like to be a grandmother today - from the joy and fulfilment to the disappointments and anxieties’ -- Virginia Ironside, agony aunt and novelist