Books in The Dagger Chronicles series

The second book of the Thebes Chronicles, Princess of the Nile, returns us to a land steeped in mystery and magic. The detailed storytelling paints a picture of ancient Egypt in all its glory. Rory Liam Elliott has woven a delightfully dark tale around what must have been the most remarkable period in Egyptian history. Egypt – 1231 BC: Meryneith, Egypt’s most famous crime scene investigator, is called to Ramses II’s palace in the new Egyptian capital of Pi-Ramesses, to investigate the death of the Pharaoh’s vizier – who has been found dead – and under rather mysterious circumstances. During the investigation she faces temptations of another kind, as well as a case far beyond the scope of the original mysterious death. So stoke up the fire, draw the curtains and put your feet up in order to enjoy this delightful tale of love, intrigue and power struggles in old Egypt.

Three boys, three talismans, one destiny. In this page-turning trilogy, Cinda Williams Chima explores what it means to be different, what’s worth fighting for, and what’s worth dying for…THE WARRIOR HEIR Jack lives an unremarkable life in Trinity, Ohio. Only his daily medicine and the thick scar above his heart set him apart from other teenagers at his high school. Until one day, Jack skips his medicine and finds himself stronger, fiercer, and more confident than ever before. He feels incredible – until he nearly kills another player on the soccer field.Soon, Jack learns the startling truth: he is Weirlind, part of a magical underground society of wizards, warriors, and enchantors. Weir’s mighty, feuding houses of the Red Rose and the White Rose determine power through The Game, a modern-day gladiator battle in which warriors from each house fight to the death. The winning house rules the Weir. But Jack finds out that he’s not just another member of Weirlind—he’s one of the last warriors—and both houses are scouting for a player.THE WIZARD HEIRSixteen-year-old Seph McCauley has spent the past three years getting kicked out of one exclusive private school after another. Unfortunately it’s not his attitude that’s the problem. It’s the trail of magical accidents—lately, disasters—that follow in his wake. Seph is a wizard, orphaned and untrained--and now that the only person who could protect him has died, his powers are escalating out of control. At the Havens, a secluded boys’ school in Maine, Seph meets headmaster Gregory Leicester, who promises to initiate him into his order of wizards. But Seph soon learns that training comes at a steep cost, and that Leicester plans to use his students' powers to serve his own malicious agenda. This wizard war is one that Seph may not have the strength to survive.THE DRAGON HEIRThe covenant that was meant to keep the wizard wars at bay has been stolen, and Trinity must prepare for attack. Jason Haley finds himself excluded from the action – until he finds the Dragonheart. The opal stone seems to sing to his very soul, but Trinity's guardians seize it after they realize its powers. Madison Moss feels the beating heart of the opal, too. The desire for it surges through her, but Maddie also has a secret. Ever since absorbing the magical blow that was meant to kill Seph, she's been leaking dark powers. Trinity's enemies believe they can use her to get to the Dragonheart – and they'll use anyone she cares about to make her steal the stone for them. Moral compasses spin out of control as a final battle storms through what was once a sanctuary for the gifted. With so much to lose, what will Jason and Maddie be willing to fight for -- and what will they sacrifice?

To be extraordinary was a fate Arie Belle had never imagined. Her days had been filled with naïve pleasures and promising love, but all that changed one tragic day when her mother was killed under mysterious circumstances, plunging Arie’s life into dark and hopeless times where her lifelong friend, River, was her only beacon of light. After years of numbness, a beautiful stranger, Ashe, entered her world and took her soul to places it had never been, across realities trapped within the worlds of fairy tales. Could he be her savior, or would she find the strength within to be her own? Along her journey, she quickly unraveled the secret behind her uncanny connection with nature and her mother's killer. But one mystery remained—one of scripted destiny and the pull of the dark forces of life. Could she find the answers she needed before the next full moon? Or would death claim her as it had been painted in the fate of the stars?

After the previous summer, Moira and the twins want nothing more than to return to their normal lives. Brody seems determined to date every girl he sees, while Moira faces several new challenges; a move to Cape Cod, a new school, an overeager first date, an identity crisis - does she want to be a witch, or doesn't she? Only her journal knows for sure. But it is Braidy who must struggle with the most serious dilemma, as her obsession with the mysterious Jonathan becomes increasingly intense.Meanwhile, Alex makes another attempt to bring the Dumari under his control. When danger once again threatens, will Moira make the right choice - or will her temper get the better of her once again?Praise for The Dumari Chronicles: Year One"...Exceptionally well written, The Dumari Chronicles stands out in the field of action/adventure fantasy...the characters, the language, and the settings are thoroughly American...[it] is highly entertaining..." - The Midwest Book Review"[The Dumari Chronicles] may be just what bereaved Harry Potter fans need...this book is, in many ways, the total opposite of the Harry Potter series...the climactic wrap-up leaves one with interesting, unanswered questions..." - The Book Trolley

It is 2,241 years after the human race resumed counting. America has undergone a prior century of tyranny. The country is slowly finding its way again under the leadership of President Schulberhe. While no one doubts the good he has already brought the Nation, others question his motives. He is a foreigner, after all, hailing from the war-torn Island of Artemisia. When Janice Smith's mother is suddenly targeted as a national threat and attacked in their home, the twelve-year-old girl escapes. While evading the agents who pursue her, Janice stumbles upon an underground society living outside the System's absolute control. They have been watching the influx of Artemisians for years and stand ready to resist the President's unfolding plans.

The Gerrickson House is waking up from its days of mourning. Lenara Gerrickson’s fifteenth name day is fast approaching and her old childhood friend, Lady Vivienne Schmidtson arrives to help her get ready for the occasion. To her horror, Lenara has forgotten her manners and etiquettes, indulging in pastimes like riding and archery. Lenara is skeptical of finding love during the ball on her fifteenth name day, but she catches the gaze of a dark, handsome man who sweeps her off her feet into a whirlwind romance. Her happily ever after seems so close, but clouds of doubt and warnings hang heavy in the horizon. Follow Lenara’s journey into womanhood as she faces the harshness of reality and discover the chain of events that changed her destiny forever. Enjoy this prequel novella to the captivating and thrilling Gothic fantasy, The Rose Chronicles. It can be enjoyed as a standalone or be read in between any of the books. Grab the rest of the books in The Rose Chronicles: 1) Graveyard Rose 2) Blood Red Rose 3) Immortal Rose