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Zahara’s Gift Bond of a Dragon Book 1 by A J Walker Genre: YA Fantasy Adventure

A young man forced into action. A juvenile dragon alone in a new world. Whispers of a terrible evil returning to power. Nineteen-year-old Anders lived a fairly normal life until the only family he had was taken away from him. When he finds himself forced to embark on an action packed adventure, he discovers there is more to the world than he was told. The magical force that flows within everything around him becomes revealed. Dragons, elves, orcs, and goblins lurk around nearly every turn along the path as he pursues his two kidnapped cousins. As Anders discovers more about his family’s past, he learns of their involvement in The War of The Magicians and the circumstances leading up to the attack of his hometown. When Anders is told about his potential involvement in a prophecy involving dragons and their powerful magic, he will need to make a difficult decision. Will he continue to follow the path that is laid out for him or can he make his own destiny? Will he ever be reunited with his family again? And if he succeeds, will he ever be able to return to the life he once knew? Bond of a Dragon: Zahara’s Gift is the first book in an adventure fantasy series. If you like fast-paced adventure novels, fierce dragons, powerful magic, and a hero fighting for justice, then you’ll love the fantastic starter in A. J. Walker’s new page turning series. Unlock Bond of a Dragon: Zahara’s Gift to embark on this great adventure today! Add to GoodreadsAmazon * Apple * B&N * Google * Kobo

Secrets of the Sapphire Soul Bond of a Dragon Book 2

A dragon and her rider put to the test. Betrayal among allies. With Kartania’s fate in the balance, who will take control? Anders knows the war to stop Merglan from reclaiming his grip on the world is just beginning. With no certainty about where or when Merglan will attack next, Anders and his companions must take action to stay one step ahead of the cruel sorcerer and his evil dragon. As he searches for ways to stop Merglan’s domination of their world, Anders discovers more than he expected. With several nations of Kartania on the brink of collapse, he must make a difficult decision. Is the young rider ready to deal with the consequences he’s facing? Can Anders overcome the odds and unravel the secrets of the sapphire soul? Bond of a Dragon: Secrets of the Sapphire Soul is the second novel in an adventure fantasy series.If you like gripping suspense, bold dragonriders, and page-turning action, then you’ll love A J Walker’s latest installment in the Bond of a Dragon series. Discover Secrets of the Sapphire Soul by picking up a copy today!Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B&N * Google * Kobo Fall of the Kings Bond of a Dragon Book 3

Lost and without guidance. Merglan’s imperial grip tightens on the free nations. Venomous magic penetrating the resistant. In the end, all kings must fall. With Anders displaced from the campaign in Southland, he must navigate through more than just the foreign land he awakes in. The sapphire’s intoxicating grip has given him more than just a craving for power. Its tainted magic pushes him closer to the precipice of becoming more like the evil that he is foretold to destroy. As he attempts to resist the darkness, Anders must work through his pain and return to the fight he abandoned so suddenly. After the allied armies are forced to disband, the five nations begin to feel the effects of the dark sorcerer’s imperial rule. With Westland occupied by foreign invaders and Southland flooded with orcs, the humans must band together in resistance. Unlike the elves, who can hide behind their magically protected walls, the other races in Kartania’s kingdoms are drastically affected by the absence of an allied dragonrider. Without a united army to combat Merglan’s expansion, the fate of Kartania hangs in the balance. Can Anders resist the urges he feels to allow the evil inside? Can he work with his dragon to gain back what advantage they once had? Will Kirsten survive long enough to see Westland’s revolt? What will become of Ivan and those left behind in Southland? Bond of a Dragon: Fall of the Kings is the third installment in the Bond of a Dragon series. This highly suspenseful and emotional tale comes to a crescendo in the final chapters; don’t miss out on this epic by A J Walker. Get your copy of Fall of the Kings to continue the dragonrider’s experience! Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B&N * Google * Kobo

AJ Walker is a fantasy author whose first works is the Bond of a Dragon series. Growing up in western Montana and spending most of his time outdoors has given AJ plenty of adventures to draw from when he’s creating his stories. AJ Walker is an avid outdoor enthusiast, a world-class whitewater kayaker, and former wildland firefighter. His personal experiences, just to name a few, include grizzly bear encounters in northern Montana, a life-threatening winter survival experience, and several whitewater rescues. Using the influences from his many personal adventures, AJ Walker loves to transport readers into his mythical world of Kartania, where his characters find themselves embarking on the most epic of journeys. Kartania is home to magical creatures, bold heroes, and evil sorcerers who are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. AJ Walker writes stories inspired by other fantasy authors like his person favorites Brandon Sanderson and fellow Montanan Christopher Paolini. Walker aspires to emulate the creativity of these works, and the works of many other great fantasy writers. AJ’s unique and exciting personal experiences combined with his wild imagination create an exciting world that is sure to please anyone who loves fantasy adventure or fast-paced adventure stories. Website * Facebook * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads

Book Three Excerpt: A scene with Ivan and the bad guy, Merglan

Unable to raise his arm, Ivan instinctively closed his eyes to protect himself against the
bright flash. He knew that flash and what it meant. They were about to transport. Feeling every
ounce of energy leave his body, Ivan broke off his mental struggle with Merglan and allowed the
white light burning through his eyelids to take him. He felt a hand grip him, too tired to open his
eyes, Ivan thought, Anders has found a way. We’re leaving now.
The light vanished, followed by a deafening crack that echoed into a hollow space. He
slumped on his knees, wavering to keep his body from falling. With his eyes still clamped shut, Ivan
inhaled through his nostrils, trying to smell the new surroundings where Anders had taken them. As
he sniffed, he found the strength to crack open his eyelids. The light in the space around him was
dim, what little there was seeping in through stained-glass windows. No! he thought, realizing where
he was. He felt the hand that gripped his arm let go and then smelled the familiar scent of dragon
fire on charred stone.
Ivan felt the last of his iron will shatter as he toppled to the stone floor. He lay trembling
from the exertion, having given all of his energy to helping Anders and Zahara find an opening. He
heard Killdoor’s terrible roar and felt the dragon’s hot breath over his body. His ears screamed from
the deafening roar so close to his head as the fierce dragon’s crow ended.
The ringing in his ears blocked out the clicking of heels as they circled around him. Ivan saw
Merglan’s boots, but his eyelids felt too heavy to keep his eyes open for long. He blinked slowly,
resting his eyes for short intervals. He could see his enemy moving from standing to kneeling in a
few choppy blinks. He saw Merglan shake his head. In a blink, Merglan was standing over him again.
Then Ivan felt something hard push against his shoulder and he rolled onto his back, now looking
up at the high ceiling.
“I didn’t think you had that in you,” Ivan heard Merglan say through his fog.
Ivan tried to move, but his quivering muscles didn’t respond. His verbal response came out
as a low groan.
“Careful now,” Merglan said again, this time sounding closer. Merglan’s hand was on his
chest. “Don’t overdo it. It’s over, Will. For you. Your little son might’ve escaped me this time, but if
you recall, so did you once.” Merglan’s words cut through the fog. Ivan understood that his efforts
weren’t for nothing. He had allowed his son the time he needed to escape.

Ivan attempted to summon magic, his last-ditch attempt to take Merglan down once and for
all. If he could sneak in one well-placed shot to an artery, Ivan might have enough left in him to take
the dark sorcerer out for good. His body seized as he attempted to summon the energy and Ivan
knew he was likely going to overexert himself with this last attempt. The energy required to kill
Merglan would, in turn, kill him, too, but based on how he felt, he was already dead. Better to die
now in taking out the greatest threat to Kartania, than to die in a cell where Merglan was likely to
place him.
“Oh, Will,” Ivan heard Merglan say as he struggled to force the magic to come to him. “You
can’t possibly think that will work; you’re practically broken.”
Ivan didn’t give in, instead trying harder and feeling the tingling of magic starting to well in
his skin. This is it, how I die, how I was always meant to go, he thought.
Unfortunately for you, Merglan said, his voice now penetrating Ivan’s mind. I can’t let you kill
yourself, not yet anyway.
Ivan’s eyes snapped open. Just as he was attempting to force his last act of magic, Merglan’s
hand covered his face. A red spark shot from his palm and all went pitch black.

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Music Boxes by Tonja Drecker Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy

“I only desire your talent…” Twelve-year-old Lindsey McKay’s biggest dream is to be a famous ballerina. But after moving to New York, she ends up at the Community Center with a teacher who’s a burly bear in tights. When she meets Madame Destinée, the teacher of a top dance school who offers her classes for free, Lindsey can’t believe her luck. In exchange, she must perform in the school’s exclusive midnight shows, ones sure to make her a star. But something’s not right… One by one, the other dancers disappear. Each time they do, a music box with a figurine just like the missing ballerina joins Madame Destinée’s growing collection. If Lindsey doesn’t discover the truth about the dance school, she might end up a tiny figurine herself. **Music Boxes was recommended by The Barnes & Noble Kids Blog as one of the 5 Spooky New Middle Grade Books for Campfire Chills!!****Now available in audiobook!!** Add to Goodreads Amazon * B&N

After finishing her BA in International Studies at the University of Denver, Tonja Drecker spent many years in Europe devouring chocolate, cheese and wine while investigating the birth places of myths, legends and mysterious tales. Currently residing somewhere in the back woods of the Ozarks, she writes away while tending to chickens, cows and her family of six. Her stories have been published in several collections and magazines including In the Shadow of the Eagle’s Eye in REAL GIRLS DON’T RUST (Spencer Hill Press, 2013), A GLOWWORM (Black and White Publishing Company, 2017) and Meringue, Murder and Marzipan in FULL DARK (Obsidian Books, 2017) . She’s an avid book reader, professional children’s book reviewer, outdoor addict and always in search of a new adventure (based in reality, the imagination, or otherwise). Website * Facebook * Twitter * Amazon * Goodreads

Lindsey hurried out to the middle of the floor, while the other dancers flew past. Being right in the
middle of them was like being caught in a flock of exotic birds. The girls wore sparkling costumes, and
some of the guys wore capes—debonair. Lindsey’s snow boots, thick winter coat, scarf, and hat made
her a clumsy, overly rounded snowball.
Darting back to Madame Destinée, she struggled to pull off her scarf.
“Is there a problem, darling?”
“Nope.” She tossed the scarf to the side and jerked off her boots, letting them plop to the floor with a
pair of thuds. Then, she went back out to the floor. One minute. That’s all she needed. She’d dance, and
Mom would never know.
Letting the music take over, her feet moved as light as fluttering butterfly wings. Allegro. On the far end
of the studio, she balanced up on one leg to extend into an arabesque. Except her jeans refused to
stretch. Fighting back frustration, she went from 2nd position into 5th and révèle for what would

hopefully be a pirouette. As she swung around, the girl in red soared right at her. Lindsey stumbled
backward to avoid a collision and plopped down onto her backside with a loud thump.
The whole floor vibrated. Everyone stopped and stared. Lindsey glanced over at her boots and scarf,
wanting to crawl under them, hide, and pretend she wasn’t there.
Madame Destinée cleared her throat. “Darling, I’m afraid this won’t do.”
Heat burned Lindsey’s face as she pulled herself up from the floor. Ugh. It wasn’t even her fault. But by
the looks on everyone’s faces, nobody cared. She should have never agreed to come inside. She did not
belong there.
“Come back tomorrow, and we’ll try again.” With a flick of the wrist, Madame Destinée shooed the
dancers back into motion. But the girl in red stood there a second longer with her lips curled into a
vicious grin.

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Broken Angels by Russell Heath Genre: Mystery

“Heath’s debut novel is gripping from the get-go.” -Kirkus Reviews“Alaska is almost a character all on its own: beautiful, unpredictable, violent, and unforgiving. Broken Angels is a compelling debut by a talented new writer.” -Elaine Ford, winner of the Michigan Literary Award. “This book was amazing, just as Burke brings New Orleans to life Heath puts Alaska into your soul.” -Judy Smrdel “Heath has tapped his intimate knowledge of Alaska, its people, its coastal communities and its interior uniqueness and crafted a character-rich, page-turning, murder mystery.” -An Alaskan She stares at her mother’s clumsy lettering on the envelope. Nine years. Nine years since she stepped over her mother’s drunken body and into a cold Alaska night running south, leaving her mother forever. How did she find me? She hesitates, knowing the letter inside will drag her home; back into the bleakness of a life with no exit. Kris Gabriel, Alaska Native, and fierce like a wolverine, returns to Alaska–to find her mother murdered. Guilty she abandoned her in life, Kris only knows to fight. Relentlessly, she tracks a trail of pain, of lost love, of lives ripped apart by the frozen north’s unyielding laws, never suspecting that she has far more at stake than just finding her mother’s killer. Broken Angels is a fast-paced Alaskan noir filled with richly drawn characters struggling to survive in a hostile country where there are no second chances. Goodreads * Amazon

In his teens, Russell Heath hitchhiked to Alaska and lived in a cabin on the banks of the Tanana River; in his twenties, he lived in Italy and then traveled overland across the Sahara, through the jungles and over the savannas of Africa and into southern Asia; in his thirties, he sailed alone around the world in a 25 foot wooden boat; in his forties, he wrote novels; and in his fifties he bicycled the spine of the Rockies from Alaska to Mexico. He’s worked on the Alaska Pipeline, as an environmental lobbyist in the Alaska Legislature, and run a storied environmental organization fighting to protect Alaska’s coastal rainforests. Several years ago, he moved to New York City to dig deep into leadership development and coaching. He now coaches business and non-profit leaders intent on making big things happen in the world. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads

He turned from the window to the cabinet by the door. Underneath it, on the uncluttered little
table, lay a telephone book and the telephone unconnected to the rest of the world. He pushed
himself to his feet with the cane they had given him and hobbled, three-legged, to the cabinet. Its
knob was above his bowed head and he reached for it without looking up and pulled the door open.
The bottom shelf, level with his raised eyes, was empty. He reached his hand in, quivering, leaf-like,
and swept it across the unpainted wood. His pistol was gone.
Oh, Kris.

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Fade Unto Darkness by Brandy Nacole Genre: Paranormal Fantasy

All Hallows’ Eve, 1702. A time of new traditions in a quaint Maryland colony. Anna anticipated a night of enchantment, instead she spots a ghost on the outskirts of town mocking their display. Everything Anna has been taught warns her not to trust the apparition who calls himself Caspian. Yet she can’t fight her own curiosity when he offers to show her what lies beyond the veil of life and death. Now, the clock is ticking. Can Anna find her way back to the land of the living before sunrise? Or will her essence be trapped forever in the valley of souls? **Only 99 cents** Goodreads * Amazon

Gemini Brandy Nacole is a writer of urban fantasy books. She is the author of the Shadow World series and the Spiritual Discord series published by Ponahakeola Press. A reader from a young age, Brandy has always loved folklore and stories of beings that go bump in the night. Brandy lives in Arkansas with her husband, three never stopping kids, two snooty cats, two very lazy bearded dragons, and one mellow turtle. She is a member of the Ozark Romance Authors in Springfield, Missouri. Whenever she’s not reading or writing, Brandy is spending her time outdoors wheeling, hiking, playing amateur photographer, and enjoying a good laugh. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads

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