Books with author R A Marshall

** Get this book and the second one in the trilogy for free at: http://ninja-writer.com/freebooks (copy & paste into your browser) **Shapeshifters. Parallel universes. A desperate fight for survival...Jon Parker never wanted to save the world; he just wants to graduate high school and escape his sleepy Arkansas hometown. But everything changes on the day Jon stumbles into the boys’ bathroom and transforms into a panther. As if that wasn’t enough, Jon discovers he’s one of an elite few tasked with protecting our world against invaders from other dimensions.Destiny’s knocking on Jon’s door. But will he open it, or simply walk away?The Portal and the Panther is the first in a trilogy of young adult science fiction / fantasy novels. Filled with action-packed fight scenes, three-dimensional characters, and a touch of romance, The Portal and the Panther will suck you in from page one and won't let go until the last page.Step inside Jon Parker’s new world. Download The Portal and the Panther today! (It's free, so what do you have to lose?)About Guardians of the Portal, a YA Fantasy SeriesPsychics. Shifters. Genetic engineering. Aliens. Superpowers. Parallel universes. This young adult sci-fi / fantasy series has it all.The Portal & the Panther is the first book in the young adult contemporary fantasy series, the Guardians of the Portal. This book and its sequel, The Girl Between Worlds, are available for free here: http://ninja-writer.com/freebooks The third book, The Rook & the King completes the trilogy. Each book follows the story through the eyes of one of the three main teen characters -- Portal is narrated by Jon Parker, a high school jock with family issues and a chip on his shoulder; Girl is narrated by Jon's childhood best friend Kristin Krull, a cheerleader who's struggling with her own issues (and feelings for Jon); Rook's narration alternates between Jon and Layla Sampson, the "good girl" of the bunch. The series takes readers to parallel universes, introduces despicable villains with X-Men-like superpowers, and shows that superheroes can sometimes be found where you least expect them.What Readers Are Saying"I don't often read shapeshifter/fantasy adventure books, but The Portal and the Panther won me over with its incredible heart. This book isn't just about magical realism and exciting fight scenes - though it certainly has those elements too!... Real world problems one page, shapeshifting ones the next, all sprinkled with great humour and a few heart-tugging scenes that take the reader even deeper... The teen characters have real challenges to face and choices to make, and they're memorable enough that they stay with you long after the book is put down." - JH Price"Shapeshifters, aliens, high school drama, danger, laughs - what else do you want? The story is told through Jon, who finds out pretty quickly he's not your average high school kid, and Layla is there to help him 'adjust'. Jon and Layla are both engaging characters with well-defined personalities. Jon has already been through a lot at home and at school, but it's just the beginning!" - Jim Window"Jon is a loveable and loyal main character who struggles to survive high school before this mess. He has few friends and an absentee father. Saving the world on top of it would be more than most teenagers could bear. Like most of us, he fumbles his way through the nuances of his life with heart and charm. I was riveted to my seat through this adventure, waiting to see what would happen next. Small town life never looked so interesting before this." - Julie AngelGuardians of the Portal eBook Categories- Young adult fantasy series- Contemporary fantasy- Coming of age fantasy- Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age- Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction

She went to sleep a warrior. She woke up a legend.Lina is no sleeping beauty. She’s been fighting goblins in her dreams for over a century, but now she’s awake in an unfamiliar world. Worse, the goblin army is creeping ever closer to the human realm.To stop the invasion, Lina needs the enchanted gems locked away in the royal treasury. There’s just one problem: to get them she must pretend she’s a princess and win Prince Alaric’s hand in marriage.Lina will need all her cunning to pass the tests designed by the prince’s mother while fighting goblins on the sly. Can she hide her battle bruises and convince the court that she is a delicate princess? And can she trust Prince Alaric, who seems determined to discover her secrets?Princess of Shadows is an imaginative retelling of The Princess and the Pea with elements of Sleeping Beauty. Discover the Fairy Tale Adventure that readers call “fantastically original” and “sharp and exciting.”If you like clean romance, witty banter, and surprise twists, then you’ll love A.G. Marshall’s action-packed retelling.Get it today!

He needs a kiss. She needs a clue.Princess Carina’s mission is simple: find the thief who broke into her kingdom’s most secure vault, bring him to justice, and prove her worth as a spy. But the trail has gone cold, and her father has another mission in mind. If she fails to apprehend the thief, Carina will be pressed into a loveless marriage with a foreign king and forced to say goodbye to her beloved homeland.She needs help. She gets a talking frog.Prince Stefan’s perfect prank goes perfectly wrong when a vengeful mermaid transforms him into a frog a few days before his brother’s wedding. A kiss from Princess Carina could set things right, but she’s focused on her mission and not inclined to kiss anyone. Especially not the snarky amphibian interfering with her investigation.Can Stefan and Carina learn to work together and solve the mystery before they both run out of time?Princess of Secrets is an imaginative retelling of The Frog Prince. Discover the standalone Fairy Tale Adventure that readers call “an amazing read” and “outrageously fun.” If you like clean romance, witty banter, and surprise twists, then you’ll love A.G. Marshall’s action-packed retelling.Get it today!

A mermaid without a home. A king without a queen. Can two unlikely souls bridge the gap between worlds?Under the sea lives Fiora, the child of a human and a mermaid. Despite her best efforts, she has never found a place to belong. Worse, the other mermaids have accused her of waking a kraken with dark magic and threatened to silence her.Permanently.Above on land lives King Gustave, sworn not to marry until he finds his missing father. After a shipwreck almost kills him, he does find a missing person. Not his father, but a mute girl with haunting eyes and a strange connection to the sea.Can Gustave unravel the mysteries around her before they both run out of time?Princess of Mermaids is a retelling of The Little Mermaid and the third book in the Fairy Tale Adventures series. These books take place in the same world, but each novel is a stand-alone with a fairy tale ending. Enjoy them one by one or read the entire series to see how everything connects.If you like strong characters, sweet romance, and daring escapades, dive into Princess of Mermaids today!

True beauty is in the eye of the beholder… Blessed by a rare gift from the fairies themselves, Princess Salara spends more time inspiring painters and poets with her beauty than learning to rule. As heir to the throne of Salaria, her namesake kingdom, Salara knows there must be more to affairs of state than sitting like a pretty bird in a gilded cage.But when fate gives her a chance to escape her shallow existence, she discovers that her beloved kingdom is not only in need of a proper queen… It is in peril. Torn between pirates raiding the Salarian Seas, a mysterious thief targeting the royal family and the sinister salt curse threatening to plunge her kingdom into famine, Salara struggles to save the day. On the run from her own soldiers and unaccustomed to life outside the castle, the Princess of Salaria has no choice but to form an alliance with The Shadow, a thief who has sworn to see her family in ruin. Can Salara use her fairy blessing to set things right? Or will it take much more than beauty to save her people? Rook and Shadow is a young adult fantasy novel with humor, romance and a strong female lead. If you like magic, adventure and surprise twists, you will love A. G. Marshall’s debut novel. Grab your copy of Rook and Shadow to begin a magical adventure today!

A beastly prince. A beautiful servant. Can two imperfect souls learn to love before the last petal falls?When a kraken attack leaves her family destitute, Rosemary Mercer strikes a bargain. She will serve Prince Darian for a year to erase her father’s debts. But there is more at stake than money, and the prince’s beastly curse changes more than his appearance. Can Rosemary uphold her end of the bargain without getting caught in the spell herself?A lifetime of selfishness and pride has cost Prince Darian his humanity, his throne, and the means to make it right. As shadows gather around his kingdom, his only hope for redemption is the brave servant who refuses to be intimidated by his monstrous form. But would she still help him if she were free to leave?Can Rosemary and Darian see past appearances and find the beauty within themselves? Or will they be torn apart by a plot much bigger than an evil curse?Princess of Roses is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast and the fourth book in the Fairy Tale Adventures series. These books take place in the same world, but each novel is a stand-alone with a fairy tale ending. Enjoy them one by one or read the entire series to see how everything connects.If you like strong characters, sweet romance, and daring escapades, buy Princess of Roses today!

Her stepmother is a big problem… Until a corset attacks.When her new stepmother and stepsister make life unbearable, Alma decides to escape by marrying well. A diplomatic ball is the perfect place to charm a nobleman, but disaster strikes when a magical corset tries to kill her while she’s dancing with the prince.Alma’s search for answers only raises more questions. Someone wants her dead, but who? Her new stepfamily? The foreign diplomats who have allegedly come to make peace? When the prince asks for her help, Alma becomes tangled in a web of politics and magic that will take all her cunning to unweave, and she finds herself questioning if a noble marriage would actually give her the freedom she craves.Can Alma overcome curses and conspiracies to find her place in Castana? Or does her destiny lie somewhere beyond the world she knows, in a future she’s never imagined?Lady Alma is a novel about facing change and finding your own path. If you like magic, mystery, and strong female characters, you’ll love this new twist on the classic tale of Cinderella.Author’s NoteLady Alma is a prequel to Rook and Shadow, but it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. While the books are loosely connected, each features a complete story with a different heroine.

Once Upon a Time…Your favorite fairy tales didn’t exist. Or at least, not as you know them.What if Cinderella’s fairy godmother was a spider? Or Little Red Riding Hood fought more than one wolf? Or the princess was bruised, but not from a pea?Find the answers in six standalone short stories that transform classic fairy tales into fresh adventures. Romance, intrigue, and humor abound as A.G. Marshall turns your favorite stories inside out and upside down. From heart warming to heart wrenching, these quick reads will keep you turning the pages and wishing for more.Sometimes your happily ever after isn’t quite what you expect…

Cinderella stared at the spider.“Let me make sure I understand. You and your family will spin a dress for me and help me get to the ball if I pass a law that lets you live safely in the palace if I marry the prince?""That's right," the spider said. "Do we have a deal?"Cinderella has one last chance to escape her stepmother and find happiness, but can she uphold her end of the bargain? Can a gown of spider silk really change her fate and help her win true love? See for yourself in this short retelling of Cinderella.A Gown of Spider Silk is book two in the Once Upon a Short Story collection.Discover a unique twist on your favorite fairy tales with these standalone adventures!This short story of 3,000 words (about 8 pages) was originally given as a gift to my newsletter subscribers.