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Kenneth McDonald

Biography

I am a retired education consultant who worked for state government in the area of curriculum. I have also taught American and world history at a number of colleges and universities in California, Georgia, and South Carolina. I started writing fiction in graduate school and never stopped. In 2010 I self-published the novella "The Labyrinth," which has had over 100,000 downloads. Since then, I have published more than fifty fantasy and science fiction books on Smashwords. My doctorate is in European history, and I live with my wife in northern California.

Where to find Kenneth McDonald online

Website: http://lazybones18.tripod.com/

Series

Forgotten Lore by
"Forgotten Lore" is a fantasy series set in a world where the Three Kingdoms of elves, dwarves, and humans rule in the aftermath of the fall of a great empire. In this new age, much of the powerful magic of the past has been lost, and hardy or foolhardy adventurers venture into the dangerous places of the world seeking hidden caches and valuable secrets.
Secrets of a Lost Age
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Warriors of Shadow
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The Shattered Key
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Mysteries of the Book
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The Road to Ironbridge
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The Towers of Khormur-Dhain
Price: $2.99 USD.
Legacy of the Bulrazi by
This series of science fiction stories is set in the same universe as the “Refugees of the Crucible” books, and focuses on the long and contentious relationship between the humans of the League of Allied Systems and the bear-like Bulrazi.
Power Play
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Power Game
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Power Surge
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The Colors of Fate by
Black Shadows Gather
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Green Hearts Weep
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Red Vengeance Rising
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Faded Yellow Dreams
Price: $2.99 USD.
Blazing White Stars
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Shiny Golden Schemes
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The Graves Crew by
This series of stories features the adventures of a collection of losers who serve in the army of the Duke. They are the ones assigned to the most dangerous, grimy, and unenviable jobs. But the members of this gang of misfits and rejects have a surprising number of hidden talents.
The Graves Crew and the Restless Dead
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The Graves Crew and the Damned Dam
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The Graves Crew and the Firestar Amulet
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The Graves Crew and the Road of Doom
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The Graves Crew and the Magical Forest
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The Graves Crew and the Mountain Fortress
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The Mages of Sacreth by
The Mage Kingdom of Sacreth is led by practitioners of magic, men and women who use special devices that allow them to safely focus the wild and potent power of magic. The series focuses on the adventures of Keric Olwyhn, scroll mage and professor of magic at the University of Sacreth, as he is drawn into the plots and dangers that threaten the Mage Kingdom.
The Labyrinth
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Of Spells and Demons
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Of Blood and Magic
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Of Steel and Sorcery
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Soul Weapons by
These books tell the story of the Wolves, a mercenary company that is tasked with tracking down artifacts infused with human souls by wizards trafficking in forbidden magic.
Wizard's Shield
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Soul of the Sword
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Wizard's Stone
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Tales of the Soul Weapons
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The Dwarf on the Mountain
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Refugees of the Crucible by
Spacer Kevan "Mac" McDougal finds himself trapped on a planet where no powered systems function. Along with the survivors of other crashed ships, including the remnants of a long-lost human colony, Mac must learn to survive on a harsh world locked in a permanent winter, a planet that hides a number of deadly secrets.
Powerless
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Overpowered
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Balance of Power
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Grimm Trilogy by
Grimm's War
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Grimm's Loss
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Grimm's Love
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Daran's Journey by
Heart of a Hero
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Soul of a Coward
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Will of a Warrior
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Courage of a Champion
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The Godswar by
Paths of the Chosen
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Choice of the Fallen
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Fall of Creation
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Books

The Dragon's Path by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 78,160. Language: English. Published: February 16, 2024 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
The orc army led by the half-demon warlord Zhakrukk has been defeated, allowing the dwarves of the storm shore a moment’s respite. But the orc chieftain has escaped, taking an ancient dwarvish artifact with him. The champions of the Angyar Gyenn must recover the stolen Elding artifact before the orcs—or their deadly patron—can uncover its secrets.
Gifts of the Ancestors by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 64,720. Language: English. Published: January 1, 2024 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
As the orc invaders of the storm shore drive the dwarves back to their final citadel at Caer Cargoth, human sailor Gev Lesenn finds himself at the center of a quest for an ancient dwarf artifact that could be their salvation. But Gev and the dwarves are not the only ones seeking the treasure, and behind the half-demon warlord that leads the orc armies is an even greater power with its own agenda.
Scourge of the Coast by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 53,190. Language: English. Published: August 20, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Two stranded human sailors, a young dwarf acolyte, and an unwilling half-orc warrior are thrown together by chance when orc raiders seize the coastal village of Rock Harbor. While trying to escape with their lives, these four must uncover and confront a darker secret behind the orc invasion, one that could spell doom not only for the dwarves of the Storm Shore, but for all the people of Voralis.
The Fate of Li Syval by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 69,630. Language: English. Published: March 11, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
The magical machinations of Zealla Alcuri and her criminal sponsor have unleashed an ancient eldritch horror upon Li Syval. As the city is consumed by violence, Aris, Nails, Ferret, and their new allies must find a way to unlock Ferret’s latent magical powers and confront the sorceress before it is too late to save the stricken city from total destruction.
The Legacy of Li Syval by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 60,690. Language: English. Published: September 4, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
The recent troubles in Li Syval have led Aris and Ferret, along with Stefan Leconta, to leave the city. In the countryside the city folk find themselves caught up in a local mystery involving missing residents, but they are unaware that some of the problems that they had in the city have followed them, part of a plot that could unleash a sinister terror upon the unsuspecting people of Li Syval.
The Heroes of Li Syval by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 33,280. Language: English. Published: May 28, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aris, Ferret, and Nails have been honing their skills, trying to find their place among Li Syval’s ever-battling Houses. Aris and Ferret are sent to the island of Skellos, where the dwarves have their own hidden agendas. Nails is assigned to an investigation that will lead to the most dangerous parts of the city. All three will find that in some cases, becoming a hero is needed just to survive.
The Secrets of Li Syval by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 38,010. Language: English. Published: April 10, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Aris, Nails, and Ferret's family has been broken up, as Nails joins the priesthood of Laesil to gain protection for his friends. Aris and Ferret continue to serve House Leconta, but Ferret finds her budding magical abilities increasingly difficult to conceal. Meanwhile, Zealla Alcuri continues weaving her plots, a path that will lead to a deadly clash with the Leconta and their young followers.
Power Surge by
Series: Legacy of the Bulrazi. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 76,500. Language: English. Published: February 26, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General
Trakhosk and Shevrek are Bulrazi, members of a spacefaring species that has had more than its share of tensions with the human-dominated League of Allied Systems. Shaped by a shared trauma and brought together by a common threat, the two confront the insectoid k’rakk, a hive-mind species that is on the cusp of a power surge that could threaten not only the Bulrazi, but the entire civilized galaxy.
The Streets of Li Syval by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 37,250. Language: English. Published: October 31, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
This novella-length story is the first installment in a new series set in the “Forgotten Lore” world. Aris, Nails, and Ferret are three young people who have grown up in the poor South Docks district of the island city of Li Syval. They must help each other to survive and succeed in a place where family connections are everything, and life for those without them is cheap and a constant struggle.
The Horror in the Wood by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 73,780. Language: English. Published: June 5, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
After defeating the bandits in the Widash Valley, Ethan, Bella, and Selenna are asked by the elves of Tal Nadesh to investigate the origins of the magic that spawned the evil witch Suldress. Accompanied by old friends and new ones, the adventurers delve into the haunted Greenfeyr Forest, where they find a threat more sinister than any they could have expected.
Trouble on the Borderlands by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 56,590. Language: English. Published: February 7, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
A year after hunting the towers of Khormur-Dhain, Ethan, Bella, and Selenna have gone their separate ways, giving up the adventuring life. But when Selenna is assigned a difficult mission into the conflicted Widash Valley, Ethan and Bella are drawn into a mystery that could ultimately lead to a clash between the human kingdom of Arresh and the elvish kingdom of Tal Nadesh.
Power Game by
Series: Legacy of the Bulrazi. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 56,550. Language: English. Published: January 3, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General
After a hostile first contact, the human-dominated League of Allied Systems and the bear-like Bulrazi have had a complicated relationship. Sociologist Marion McDougal has come to Bulrazar to learn more about the warlike and enigmatic “bears,” but Marion and her colleagues find themselves caught up in a dangerous mystery in the harsh mountains of Bulrazar.
The Towers of Khormur-Dhain by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 71,150. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Apprentice wizard Ethan Tolyn survived the difficult journey to the town of Ironbridge, but he soon finds himself drawn into another dangerous adventure. Accompanied by some old friends and new allies, Ethan sets out on a quest to recover a cache of forgotten lore. But a dangerous adversary is also interested in the secret of the towers of Khormur-Dhain.
The Road to Ironbridge by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 41,360. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Apprentice wizard Ethan Tolyn finds himself adrift in life when his master is killed in an accidental explosion. The young mage sets out in a hurry for the frontier town of Ironbridge, where an opportunity for a new life could be waiting for him. But to get there, he must first survive a difficult passage through untamed lands where ancient mysteries and new threats lurk in the shadows.
Mysteries of the Book by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 123,440. Language: English. Published: August 22, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Armed with a magic that he doesn’t understand and can barely control, Bredan Karras must lead an unlikely band of heroes halfway across the world to the untamed continent of Weltarin. The mysterious Elderlore Libram lies at the end of the journey, but others are also seeking the book, and the adventurers do not know that their enemies are closer than they think.
The Shattered Key by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 94,460. Language: English. Published: June 14, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Bredan Karras learns that the source of his magical powers is an ancient artifact known as the Elderlore Libram. But to reach it, Bredan and his companions must split up and travel to the elvish kingdom of Tal Nadesh and the dwarven kingdom of Ironcrest in order to reunite the Shattered Key. But the dark forces behind the invasion of Arresh have prepared an unpleasant welcome for them.
Warriors of Shadow by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 94,060. Language: English. Published: May 3, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
The four adventurers have finally arrived in the northern city of Adelar, ready to join the war against the monstrous horde of the warlord Kavel Murgoth. But instead of being sent to join the Arreshian army, Bredan, Glori, Quellan, and Kosk are sent to the isolated Silverpeak Valley. But the Silverpeak has its own dangers, including a threat that could hold the fate of the kingdom in the balance.
Secrets of a Lost Age by
Series: Forgotten Lore. Price: Free! Words: 90,760. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Four would-be heroes, each with their own ambitions, talents, and secrets, are brought together to seek out a lost treasure of a long-faded empire. What they find is an unexpected camaraderie and purpose. Drawn into a broader series of events that could potentially endanger the kingdom of Arresh, the four must uncover new abilities and learn to work together as a team in order to survive.
Power Play by
Series: Legacy of the Bulrazi. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 47,160. Language: English. Published: January 10, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General
In this prequel to the 2014 novel "Powerless", humanity is still in the early stages of its exploration of the galaxy. The groundbreaking technology of the Fordham Drive has allowed human ships to cover the gaps between stars in weeks instead of centuries, but the initial wave of expansion revealed that there are other intelligent species already out there, and some of them are not friendly.
Silent Gray Depths by
Series: The Colors of Fate. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 57,240. Language: English. Published: October 5, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Mara Lendoran has given up the life of a mercenary for a new career as a merchant trader. But as she and the hauflin Feldergrass cousins bring their first cargo to the dwarven city of Delverhame, they find themselves dragged unwittingly into a conspiracy within the dwarven city, one that could end up making their first trading venture their last.
The Graves Crew and the Mountain Fortress by
Series: The Graves Crew. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 55,740. Language: English. Published: June 29, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
The Duke and the White Order believe that the rebel Baron is defeated, but the men of the Graves crew know better. With their leader captured, the gang of laborers defies orders to organize a rescue mission. Accompanied by a rogue mage, the crew travels to the frozen mountains where the last remnants of the rebel army have taken shelter, and where a dark magic lies in wait for their arrival.
The Graves Crew and the Magical Forest by
Series: The Graves Crew. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 56,070. Language: English. Published: March 8, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
In this fifth entry in the “Graves Crew” series, the band of misfit laborers is united again, this time on a secret mission in search of a powerful source of magic. Accompanied by a white mage, the crew must enter the mysterious Graemewyld to find a weapon that could end the war for good. But the forest does not tolerate intrusions, and the Baron's minions are already seeking the same prize.
The Graves Crew and the Road of Doom by
Series: The Graves Crew. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 33,580. Language: English. Published: May 20, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
The Graves Crew has split up. Without their leader, the men of the crew face what might be their toughest challenge yet: building a road up an almost sheer mountain. Meanwhile Graves, alone with Keev in the Duke’s capital of Kalvanis, finds that danger also lurks in the heart of the White Order’s power, a hidden enemy that wants to use him to advance its own agenda.
The Graves Crew and the Firestar Amulet by
Series: The Graves Crew. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 46,610. Language: English. Published: February 4, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Graves and his crew of misfits and ne'er-do-wells has been assigned the task of building a fortress overlooking the town of Raviston, just captured by the army of the Duke. It's just another job for the labor crews on the bottom rung of the Duke's forces, but Graves and his men have learned the hard way that there's no such thing as an easy job in this war.
The Graves Crew and the Damned Dam by
Series: The Graves Crew. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 39,000. Language: English. Published: September 24, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
After surviving a night when the dead rose from their graves to attack the living, building a dam shouldn’t have been much of a challenge. But for Graves and his crew of misfits and rejects, their new job is anything but simple. Between natural hazards, saboteurs, and a mysterious threat from the river itself, the men of the labor crew once again find themselves in a desperate fight for survival.
Of Steel and Sorcery by
Series: The Mages of Sacreth. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 122,220. Language: English. Published: June 16, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Keric Olwyhn has survived demons, evil sorcerers, and the deadly perils of the Labyrinth. But in this final installment of the “Mages of Sacreth” series, Keric must confront a threat more dangerous than any he’s faced before. Keric and the Border Wardens must embark on one more mission into a hostile land, where even their powerful magic may not be enough to defeat an ancient foe and escape alive.
The Graves Crew and the Restless Dead by
Series: The Graves Crew. Price: Free! Words: 37,920. Language: English. Published: January 2, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Graves's job is to put people in the ground, but only after someone else has done the hard work of killing them first. His crew of misfits and rejects is used to laboring without the prospect of wealth or glory, but in the aftermath of one particularly costly battle they find themselves facing more than they bargained for when the dead decide that they don’t want to stay in the ground.
Of Blood and Magic by
Series: The Mages of Sacreth. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 106,070. Language: English. Published: September 10, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Two years have passed since scroll mage Keric Olwyhn and Border Warden Coran Vasey defeated the demon-summoning sorcerers of the Academy. The two men have been sent to different frontiers of Sacreth, one as a diplomat, the other as a soldier. But Keric and Coran find themselves facing a new threat with an old pedigree, an enemy willing to use forbidden magic to achieve its goals.
The Dwarf on the Mountain by
Series: Soul Weapons. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 110,050. Language: English. Published: May 22, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Violetta Usken has decided that something must be done to stop the bandits who come to her village every year. But when the girl finds no one willing to listen, she turns to the solitary dwarf living on the mountain. Her people’s stories say that the old man has magic powers, but he also holds secrets that include a danger far greater than the problems of one troubled village.
Balance of Power by
Series: Refugees of the Crucible. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 82,190. Language: English. Published: February 28, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Mac and Lessa McDougal have left the frozen world of Crucible and relocated to Epsilon Station to join the research effort into the AI that held them captive. But when a huge alien ship equipped with the same power-dampening technology enters the galaxy and starts destroying human fleets and colonies, they join a desperate effort to uncover the secrets hidden on Crucible before it is too late.
Overpowered by
Series: Refugees of the Crucible. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 71,560. Language: English. Published: October 18, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Spacer Kevan “Mac” McDougal has spent the last two years stranded on the frozen planet Crucible. The AI that held Mac and the other survivors of past crashes captive is gone, but when a League ship finally arrives, it brings news of a new threat rather than rescue. Mac must lead the survivors of the colony in a desperate fight against an insectoid alien race with its own plans for Crucible.
Tales of the Soul Weapons by
Series: Soul Weapons. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 105,420. Language: English. Published: August 22, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
“Tales of the Soul Weapons” is a collection of novella-length stories about a mercenary company tasked with tracking down a deadly collection of quasi-intelligent magical artifacts. Valen’s Wolves must rely upon their skill at arms, wits, and magic to overcome weapons that have the power to turn allies into enemies and friend into foe.
Wizard's Stone by
Series: Soul Weapons. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 61,680. Language: English. Published: May 17, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Valen Wolvren has done well for himself. At twenty-five he has everything he wants: wealth, love, and the fame of leading his own mercenary company. That fame is likely to grow as Valen’s Wolves return from the North having defeated a notorious warlord and the wizard behind his bid for power. But Valen is about to find out that magic can remain deadly and strike out from beyond the grave.
Shiny Golden Schemes by
Series: The Colors of Fate. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 71,020. Language: English. Published: February 22, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
The war between Albestin and the orcs is over, and Carzen, Mara, and the Feldergrass cousins settle into the aftermath. But Carzen finds that his past will not let go of him so easily, while Beetle is drawn into a conspiracy amongst the city’s brotherhood of thieves. The companions must band together once more and defeat their own demons in order to save their adopted city from disaster.
Soul of the Sword by
Series: Soul Weapons. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 57,640. Language: English. Published: January 1, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Dalevan Wolvren gave up the power and wealth of a noble title to serve as the mercenary leader of one of the north’s most famed free companies. But after a clash with his latest employer ends badly, the Wolf must find a way to escape the wrath of one of the most powerful lords of the north while at the same time trying to solve the mystery of a magical weapon that can turn friends into enemies.
Powerless by
Series: Refugees of the Crucible. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 132,870. Language: English. Published: October 26, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Captain Kevan "Mac" McDougal chose a solitary life by choice, running freight across the vast empty reaches of interstellar space. But his self-imposed isolation from the rest of the galaxy goes an unexpected step further when his ship runs into an anomaly in a distant star system. Mac’s ship crashes, and he finds himself trapped on a hostile planet where no powered systems function.
Blazing White Stars by
Series: The Colors of Fate, Book 5. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 74,050. Language: English. Published: May 10, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Caught in the middle of an orc invasion, Carzen Zelos and Mara Lendoran are drawn into a mission that might be the only hope for the coastal kingdom of Albestin. Accompanied by the Feldergrass cousins and a White priestess, Carzen and Mara must confront the raw power of the Tainted and corrupted magic before they can face the sinister power behind the rising orcs.
Faded Yellow Dreams by
Series: The Colors of Fate, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 61,400. Language: English. Published: March 2, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Jaron Feldergrass has returned home after the defeat of the humans who enslaved his people. But life in the hauflin village of Fairhollow has lost some of its appeal, and when some old companions arrive with an offer of adventure he once again leaves his home behind. But neither Jaron nor his human friends are aware that their expedition is heading right into the heart of a brewing war.
Red Vengeance Rising by
Series: The Colors of Fate, Book 3. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 57,410. Language: English. Published: January 20, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Jaron Feldergrass has found the humans who have captured his people, but is too late to stop the kidnappers. While the general-turned-mercenary K’rol Vhael leads his strike team deeper into the mountains, Jaron and his cousin Beetle must find their own way and their own allies. Against them stands a Red priest and his unnatural minions, and a mad plot that threatens the entire Cinder Valley.
Green Hearts Weep by
Series: The Colors of Fate, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 50,040. Language: English. Published: November 15, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
After clashing with a band of vicious bandits near Whiteridge, hauflin scout Jaron Feldergrass returns home to his village of Fairhollow to find that the raiders bear grudges. Jaron and his off-kilter cousin Beetle join with a company of human soldiers in pursuit of the slavers who have taken his people hostage, but in their search they find a deeper threat that endangers the entire valley.
Black Shadows Gather by
Series: The Colors of Fate, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 39,450. Language: English. Published: October 11, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Hauflin farmer Jaron Feldergrass has had enough of the world outside his village, a world dominated by the violent humans and populated with monsters. But when his brother Jayse is murdered by bandits, Jaron must take up his bow and knife and leave Fairhollow again for that wider world. The first book of "The Colors of Fate" series.
Grimm's Love by
Series: Grimm Trilogy, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 70,410. Language: English. Published: August 2, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Former Border Warden Eldwen Grimm lives a quiet life, alone with his regrets. Grimm’s retirement is interrupted when a student mage comes to him with a wild theory and a dangerous hope. Grimm must confront the magic he has long feared on a desperate rescue mission into the Labyrinth. What’s at stake, he learns, is more than just one life. Part of the "Mages of Sacreth" series.
Grimm's Loss by
Series: Grimm Trilogy, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 93,650. Language: English. Published: April 12, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
For generations, an uneasy peace has persisted between the mage-kingdom of Sacreth and the Sokhal Empire. For Border Warden Eldwen Grimm, "peace" has been a relative term. Having spent his adult life protecting the people of Sacreth, he wants nothing more than to enjoy a quiet future with his family. But Grimm's new assignment will prove to be more than the sleepy posting he'd hoped for.
Grimm's War by
Series: Grimm Trilogy, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 80,830. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
Border Warden Eldwen Grimm and Shield Mage Miranda Hael come from different worlds. They come together on a mission to a mining outpost within the mysterious and dangerous Forever Wood. The forest has never been a welcoming place, but the arrival of the young soldier and mage comes as a dark power is stirring within the Wood, one that is eager to destroy both them and everything they stand for.
Courage of a Champion by
Series: Daran's Journey, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 89,190. Language: English. Published: July 27, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
The finale of the "Daran's Journey" series. The armies of the barony of Aldrem have invaded deep into the lands of its rival Evros. But a far more serious threat is gathering. Daran and Arla lead a small company of young recruits on a mission into the heart of the enemy's lands to rescue Jaros, who has fallen into the hands of the demon that truly rules Aldrem.
Will of a Warrior by
Series: Daran's Journey, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 84,260. Language: English. Published: May 15, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
In the third volume of "Daran’s Journey," the rival baronies of Evros and Aldrem continue their headlong rush toward war. Drafted into the army of Evros, Daran finds himself trapped in the role of reluctant warrior on the front lines of that brewing conflict. Against him and his fellow soldiers stand the rising power of Aldrem and the enigmatic Lord Harzan, who like Daran has a dark secret.
Soul of a Coward by
Series: Daran's Journey, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 71,540. Language: English. Published: March 7, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Gifted—or cursed—with a unique ability to cheat death, Daran’s life has followed a tumultuous course since he was forced to flee the village of his birth. In this sequel to “Heart of a Hero,” war is brewing between the baronies of Evros and Aldrem. Sought by men who would kill for his secret, Daran learns that staying alive is more complicated than just avoiding death.
Wizard's Shield by
Series: Soul Weapons. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 50,340. Language: English. Published: December 26, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Sovereign is a magical shield that gains awareness in a wizard’s laboratory, imbued with consciousness but without any knowledge of who or what it is. Given to a warlord seeking power over the chaotic northern lands, the shield struggles to come to grips with its existence, tormented by scraps of memory from what feels like a past life.
Fall of Creation by
Series: The Godswar, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 274,700. Language: English. Published: November 27, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
In the final book of The Godswar trilogy, the mad god Hailidel is nearing the fruition of his plan to undo the work of the Creator and seize the greatest power of the universe for himself. But even as Hailidel moves his mortal pawns into position for the final push, the other gods’ Chosen are rallying their own forces to stop him.
Choice of the Fallen by
Series: The Godswar, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 136,250. Language: English. Published: February 11, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
In Book 2 of the Godswar trilogy, a cloud of war is gathering over the Rorean continent. The god Hailidel and his allies have seized the initiative, advancing their destructive plans through their mortal agents. Can the rest of the Nine, and their Chosen, recover in time to stop them?
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