Most Popular Books by Gail Z. Martin

From one of the most exciting writers of fantasy adventure comes the first novel in The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, a tale of unpredictable magic, battling warlords, and the lust for vengeance set in the unforgiving frozen wastes at the edge of the world. Condemned as a murderer for killing the man who dishonored his sister, Blaine "Mick" McFadden has spent the last six years exiled in Velant, a penal colony in the frigid northern wastelands. Harsh military discipline and the oppressive magic keep a fragile peace as colonists struggle against a hostile environment. But the supply ships from Dondareth have stopped coming, boding ill for the kingdom that banished the colonists. Now, as the world''s magic runs wild, McFadden and the people of Velant must fight to survive and decide their fate . . . Praise for the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga "Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!" —Rachel Aaron "Epic fantasy at its best." —Aaron Rosenberg "A vivid, engrossing tapestry woven from epic heroism, post apocalypse struggles, perilous magic and darkest fantasy. A distinct and distinctive achievement." —Juliet McKenna "A book that will take over readers'' thoughts until long after the final page." — RT Book Reviews The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flame

BLOOD FEUD Someone very powerful is trying to destroy Sorren and everyone he cares about. That puts Cassidy, Teag and Trifles and Folly in the cross-hairs, against an unknown enemy with strong magic and significant resources. Sorren has spent centuries shutting down the plans of powerful immortals, dark warlocks and supernatural creatures, and now he''s got to figure out which of those many enemies is out to get him before they pick off his friends one by one and come after him to finish an immortal vendetta.

An exile''s quest for vengeance continues in a world of unpredictable magic and battling warlords in this second entry in the exciting fantasy adventure series. " Reign of Ash is a book that will take over readers'' thoughts until long after the final page, as they anxiously await for the final installment." ― RT Book Reviews Survival is just the beginning. Blaine McFadden endured six long years in the brutal Velant prison colony, exiled for murder. War devastated his homeland of Donderath and destroyed the magic on which the Ascendant Kingdoms relied. Now Blaine and a small group of fellow exiles have returned to a lawless wasteland, where unrestrained magic storms wreak havoc and monsters roam free. Yet, amidst the chaos, rumors persist of a new magic that could restore the kingdoms. But the key lies with a dangerous, ancient ritual and a group of vanished survivors. Now McFadden''s only hope is a small, desperate, quickly rallied army. Together they must make one last stand knowing that if they fail, the civilization of the Ascendant Kingdoms dies with them.

Third in the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga—a tale of unpredictable magic, battling warlords, and the lust for vengeance. "Epic fantasy at its best." —Aaron Rosenberg, author of The Relicant Chronicles Amidst the shadows, chaos reigns. Blaine "Mick" McFadden managed to partially restore Donderath''s magic, but not without a cost. He and the magic are now bound together, and the power remains dangerous and erratic—draining the life from him with every use. New threats are rising from the wreckage of the battered kingdoms, and warlords both mortal and undead vie for control. Now, Blaine and his unlikely band of convict heroes must find allies amidst seas of enemies, and discover a way to rebind magic to the will of mortals before it destroys him. And time is running out. . . "Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!" —Rachel Aaron, author of the Tear Down Heaven novels Gail Z. Martin''s Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged (#1) Reign of Ash (#2) War of Shadows (#3) Shadow and Flame (#4)

The acclaimed fantasy author delivers "the perfect conclusion to a truly epic tale" as a struggling kingdom faces the ultimate threat (Michael J. Sullivan, author of the Riyria novels). Blaine McFadden and his allies have brought magic back under mortal command and begun to restore order to the beleaguered kingdom of Donderath. Now, new perils and old enemies gather. Foreign invaders, a legendary dark mage and vengeful immortals fight Blaine''s battered forces for control of the continent, and Blaine''s weary army is the only thing standing between a kingdom struggling to rise from the ashes and a descent into fury and darkness. This is the final reckoning.

In the epic conclusion to the Fallen Kings Cycle, set in the world of The Chronicles of the Necromancer, the long awaited battle has begun. War has come to the Winter Kingdoms. The Dread will rise. Kings will fall. Summoner-King Tris Drayke takes what remains of his army north for a war he is ill-prepared to fight, as reports from spies confirm Tris''s worst fear. A new threat rises across the sea: a dark summoner who intends to make the most of the Winter Kingdoms''s weakness. In Isencroft, Kiara''s father is assassinated and she will now have no choice except to return and claim the crown. But she must leave behind her husband and their infant son to face the dark power that threatens her rule. The Dread s the epic conclusion to the Fallen Kings Cycle. Praise for the Fallen Kings Cycle: "[For] fans of Martin''s previous series as well as those who enjoy the large-scale fantasy of George R.R. Martin and Robert Jordan." — Library Journal "Gail Z. Martin has a good grasp of pacing, and tells a fast-paced tale laced with plenty of action. "― SF Site "A pleasant and enjoyable read that any lover of fantasy should enjoy."― Midwest Book Review

Explore the origins of Blaine McFadden and his allies in this short story prequel to the epic Ascendant Kingdoms Saga from Gail Z. Martin. Condemned to exile in an arctic prison colony for murdering his sister''s attacker, Blaine McFadden has lost everything — his title, his family and his fiancéé. Velant Prison holds the worst of the kingdom''s convicts, overseen by brutal guards who are exiles themselves. When a sadistic guard takes things too far, Blaine''s insubordination makes him a target of the prison''s notorious commander. To survive, Blaine needs to rely on his wits and his fists — and a few good friends to watch his back. Praise for the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga "Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!" —Rachel Aaron "Epic fantasy at its best." —Aaron Rosenberg "A vivid, engrossing tapestry woven from epic heroism, post apocalypse struggles, perilous magic and darkest fantasy. A distinct and distinctive achievement." —Juliet McKenna "A book that will take over readers'' thoughts until long after the final page." — RT Book Reviews The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flame No Reprieve

The Sworn is the beginning of a new adventure set in the world of The Chronicles of the Necromancer from one of the most exciting writers of dark fantasy, Gail Z. Martin. After millennia of silence, the legendary Dread are stirring in their burrows – and no one knows what hand wakes them and whom they will serve when they rise. In a country ravaged by civil war, Summoner-King Martris Drayke must attempt to gather an army to meet his kingdom''s next great threat. Meanwhile, as an untested generation of rulers face their first battle, Tris seeks new allies from among the living — and the dead. Now, Drayke turns to the Sworn, a nomadic clan of warriors bound to protect the Dread. But even the mighty Sworn do not know what will happen when the Dread awake. All are certain, though, that war is coming to the Winter Kingdoms. The Chronicles of the Necromancer The Summoner The Blood King Dark Haven Dark Lady''s Chosen Fallen Kings Cycle The Sworn The Dread

NOTHING AHEAD BUT VENGEANCE - NOTHING BEHIND BUT BLOOD Soldier. Fight slave. Smuggler. Warrior. Brigand Lord. You may have encountered Jonmarc Vahanian in the Chronicles of the Necromancer but you don’t really know him until you walk in his footsteps. This is the start of his epic journey. A blacksmith’s son in a small fishing village before raiders killed his amily, Jonmarc was wounded and left for dead in the attack. He tried to rebuild his life, but when a dangerous bargain with a shadowy stranger went wrong, he found himself on the run. Gail Z. Martin returns to the world of her internationally best-selling books with these thrilling ales of adventure and high fantasy, collected together here for the very first time. OVER HALF A MILLION CHRONICLES OF THE NECROMANCER BOOKS SOLD

Prince. Fugitive. Exile. Necromancer. Martris Drayke, second son of King Bricen of Margolan, never coveted the crown. But when his older half-brother Jared and Jared''s dark mage kill the king and the rest of the royal family, seizing the throne, Tris''s comfortable world shatters and he finds himself running for his life. Tris flees with three friends: Soterius, captain of the guard; Carroway, the court''s master bard; and Harrtuck, a member of the royal guard. They seek sanctuary and the chance to plot the overthrow of the usurper, gaining unexpected helpers along the way. Tris has a secret-one that might well determine the fate of Margolan and the Winter Kingdoms. In a land where spirits walk openly and influence the affairs of the living, he is the mage heir to the power of his grandmother, Bava K''aa, once the greatest sorceress of her age. That magic makes Tris a Summoner, arbiter between the living and the dead. Can a half-trained mage-prince and his unlikely allies take back his kingdom and avenge his family-or will his wild power destroy him before he has the chance to set things right? The Summoner is an action-packed epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, loyal friends, found family, immortal creatures, secrets, curses, forbidden love-and a necromancer hero! Book One in The Chronicles of The Necromancer.

Here Comes the Sun! Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, violent storms, and excessive heat. The future seems bleak...but there are signs of hope. In Solar Flare , we ask you to step into a world where we have managed to mitigate or even reverse the disastrous effects of climate change and our own destruction of our world. Race down the depleted waterway of the Mississippi in a solar-, wind-, and water-powered boat. Sail through the skies in a floating hydroponic dirigible. Skim along a solar-powered road in order to expose a corporation''s secret. Hover weightless in space in a last-ditch effort to repair an umbrella-like solar collector. Or cower in a shelter as fire rages outside...only to emerge and discover the rebirth such fire can bring. Experience all of this and more in these seventeen solarpunk stories brought to you by today''s hottest authors, including David Keener, Anthony W. Eichenlaub, Sarena Ulibarri, Jason Palmatier, Lauren C. Teffeau, S.C. Butler, Devan Barlow, Chaz Brenchley, Liam Hogan, Nicole Givens Kurtz, Christopher R. Muscato, Rhondi Salsitz, Ember Randall, Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller, Kristine Smith, and Anthony Lowe. Time to turn the tide and dream of a better future.

When aliens reach Earth, they encounter the clockwork mechanisms and Victorian sensibilities of a full-blown steampunk civilization. Inspired by the classic science fiction adventure tales of the nineteenth century, leading fantasy and science fiction authors bring us tales of first contact with a twist, as steam power meets laser cannons...and dirigibles face off against flying saucers. Clockwork Universe contains fourteen stories from some of the genre''s top authors, including: Ian Tregillis, Leah Cutter, Bradley P. Beaulieu, J.R. Hargenrader, Gini Koch, Jason Palmatier, C.B. Pratt, Jean Marie Ward, Tansy Rayner Roberts, Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin, David J. Fortier, Brad Hafford, S.C. Butler, and Seanan McGuire. So pour yourself that cup of tea, settle on those spectacles, sit back, and get ready to have your gaskets blown.

What might we run into as we expand beyond Earth and into the stars? As we explore our own solar system and beyond, it seems inevitable that we''ll run into aliens ... and what they''ve left behind. Alien artifacts: what might they reveal about us as we try to unlock their secrets? What might they reveal about the universe? In this anthology, nineteen of today''s leading science fiction and fantasy authors explore how discovering long lost relics of alien civilizations might change humanity. Join Walter H. Hunt, Julie Novakova, David Farland, Angela Penrose, S.C. Butler, Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin, Juliet E. McKenna, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller, Andrija Popovic, Jacey Bedford, Sofie Bird, James Van Pelt, Gini Koch, Anthony Lowe, Jennifer Dunne, Coral Moore, Daniel J. Davis, C.S. Friedman, and Seanan McGuire as they discover the stars and the secrets they may hold—both dark and deadly and awe-inspiring.

Exiled prince. Mage heir. Necromancer king. Prince Martris Drayke of Margolan escaped the bloody coup that murdered his family and put his half-brother, Jared, on the throne. He fled with three close friends, found allies along the way, and gained the backing of loyal deserters, the undead vayash moru, and the vengeful ghosts of Jared''s many victims. In just one year under the usurper''s thumb, Margolan has gone from prosperity to chaos and starvation. Jared''s troops hunt down any who oppose him, filling the gibbets and scaffolds and carrying out a reign of terror. Tris has risked destruction to gain control of his spirit magic and harness his power. But when he and his allies return to Margolan, Tris must confront Foor Arontala, Jared''s blood mage, and stop him from freeing the soul of the Obsidian King from its crystal prison. If Tris fails, Arontala will set the Obsidian King free and take on his power, becoming unstoppable and destroying the last chance to free Margolan from Jared''s rule. Can Tris stand against the blood magic of the Obsidian King to take back the throne and save his kingdom-or will his half-mastered magic bring about an even greater destruction? The Blood King is an action-packed epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, occult lore, honorable ghosts, loyal friends, found family, bloody battles, immortal creatures, secrets, treachery, forbidden love-and a necromancer hero! Book Two in The Chronicles of the Necromancer

As redes sociais são as protagonistas da nova internet e o que mais atrai a atenção de todos a este fenômeno é a possibilidade de fazer novos negócios. Contudo, engana-se quem pensa que esse espaço é estritamente dominado pelas grandes empresas que possuem departamentos de marketing estruturados e disponibilizam uma boa quantia do orçamento para investir nas redes sociais. O especialista em marketing Gail Z. Martin mostra como microempresários e profissionais autônomos também podem se valer da internet para alavancar a divulgação de um produto a um baixo custo. 30 dias para arrasar nas mídias sociais ensina a navegar nos principais sites e dominar as ferramentas que cada um deles oferece. Gail Z. Martin traça neste livro o mapa das mídias sociais, a mina da nova internet, e demonstra como empresas e pessoas podem se beneficiar por meio delas para conquistar mais admiradores, clientes, consumidores e até gerar fidelização. A autora propõe um manual de comportamento on-line e um guia dirigido focado em pequenas empresas que atuam em regiões restritas, empresas tradicionais que necessitam de renovação ou novos empreendimentos que precisam melhorar a visibilidade a baixo custo. Ela é direta ao indicar quais os melhores caminhos para que, através de pequenas ações nas mídias sociais, a sua empresa, a sua marca ou seu produto ganhe maior alcance. Aos poucos, é possível perceber que o sucesso na internet é sinônimo de melhores vendas e ótimas parcerias, ajuda a consolidar uma boa posição no mercado e traz vantagens a longo prazo.

Království Margolan je v troskách. Martris Drayke, nový král, musí zemi opět pozvednout, ale nemá na to čas. Na obzoru se vynořuje nová válka. Jonmarc Vahanian je nyní pánem Temného útočiště a někteří upíři vayash moru se vzpouzejí představě smrtelného vládce. Dokáže si Jonmarc získat jejich důvěru a respekt? Jenže za jakou cenu?

Le monde du prince Martris Drayke est brusquement plongé dans le chaos le jour où son frère assassine leur père et s''empare du trône. Contraint de fuir, soutenu par une poignée de fidèles compagnons, Martris n''aura de cesse de venger son père et de rétablir son honneur. Alors que les vivants se liguent contre lui, Martris découvre qu''il pourrait bien être l''héritier d''un don rare et effrayant. Il devra apprendre à dompter ses pouvoirs magiques naissants afin de lever une armée d''alliés... recrutés parmi les morts! Les Chroniques du Nécromancien, dont voici le premier tome, est une série captivante où se mêlent la mort et la vengeance, la magie et les mystères de l''au-delà.