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Secrets of hope shouted from the valleys echo to the mountaintops of immorality. Emelyne is a human raised in a dwarven village. In her world, nothing about that is abnormal. Yet whenever one of the people with brilliant-colored hair is near, her dwarven parents insist she hides. She doesn''t understand why until one of them kills her childhood friend in cold blood. After bonding with a dragon and meeting some unusual characters, she discovers truths about her past. In light of this, she sets out on a journey to rebuild a village and rise against the coterie, fueled by a desire to avenge her friend. Samara''s new life away from the Sacred Flame coterie has opened her eyes to a different world. Traveling with a group of actors, she searches for the lost royal-her best hope to stand against the coterie''s rule, rebuild the kingdom, and serve as a stepping stone to free Paxton. The dangers of the past are not behind her.

Weeding out your enemies from your friends can be dangerous. After Samara makes a shocking discovery, something must be done. She can''t leave the coterie, or her family will again face poverty. If she stays, she must discover who is committing these horrendous acts. Two senior commanders who patrol the borders of the human and elven kingdoms visit. The young apprentices soon discover that these two aren''t as friendly as their instructors. They employ all kinds of sadistic mind games and revel in inflicting pain. In the trials the apprentices face, lives are lost, and many more are on the line. Friendship is found in the most unexpected places, and secrets of the coven are uncovered, creating danger for those involved-especially Samara, as she works to save Ulrieg''s cousin, a special elf, and the dragons.

Shadows hide our true friends as the light illuminates our enemies. Recruited as a magical apprentice, Samara trains under a head sorceress with other apprentices. The Sacred Flame coterie is renowned for its reign and raises powerful magic wielders-each member bonds with a familiar to boost the strength of their power beyond any ordinary sorcerer''s. It is an honor to be recruited by the coterie and fight the force rising against the kingdoms. Samara''s service means that she can help protect the kingdoms, and her family will be provided for and removed from slavery and poverty. Except Samara can''t find a familiar. Having no familiar means she must overcome a formidable opponent that far outweighs her in size and outmatches her in fighting ability. If she fails, she will no longer be a coterie member and will end up either dead or enslaved, and the Sacred Flame coterie will no longer provide for her family. In her darkest hour, she meets a sarcastic and grumpy dragon who curses himself for finding her companionship appealing. Together, they uncover the secrets of their world and find trouble that tests their skills.

Never upset the goddess of the under realms. The consequences are deadly. Meeting Hel''s impossible demand proves tricky while conducting a desperate search for the destructive and deadly Midgard serpent. At least Fenrir is securely restrained by the magic tether. Or so the gods believe. Kara and her trusty dragon, Elan, combined with their friends, work hard to stop the looming threat of the monster siblings. Loki''s behavior is confusing, leaving Kara on tenterhooks that his loyalty may change between Asgard and his children at a crucial point. The World Tree is meant to be the bringer of life to the Norse realms, yet its link to the other worlds may be Asgard''s undoing. Every occupant of Asgard fights to save their realm in the final battle of Ragnarok, but it''s not enough. To survive, help from the other realms is needed, even from Asgard''s enemies. Thor''s Dragon Rider series follows the story of a young wingless Valkyrie and her dragon. With their friends'' support, they struggle to save Asgard using combat and magic they have not yet mastered. This final omnibus edition of Thor''s Dragon Rider contains books 7-9: Assigned Accosted Destruction

Hideous darkness dampens Asgard as the predicted doom looms. The World Tree is meant to be the bringer of life to the Norse realms, yet the access from the other worlds may be Asgard''s undoing. The hideous monsters from the under realms climb through the trunk''s opening, bearing Hel''s wrath. Asgard, its occupants, and many of the other realms are in significant danger from the monsters, combined with the threat of the Midgard serpent and Fenrir. As their friends place their lives at risk, Kara and Elan work to gather more fighters before putting themselves in war''s peril. Will their efforts save Asgard and their friends, or is it too late?

Three deadly children, one mischievous god, and Asgard to save. The time has come to face Hel. Despite their productive efforts to fill the goddess of Helheim''s demands, Kara and her companions have come up short. Still, Odin demands they retrieve Balder at any cost. A peaceful solution is uncovered, if only the quick-to-wrath goddess will accept their offer. The Midgard serpent is loose on the realms, leaving Thor and the Valkyries unsure where he will turn up next. He leaves destruction in his wake as he searches for Asgard. On top of dealing with Jormungandr and Hel, Fenrir''s tether thins, and the hound is ready to unleash his wrath on Odin. Angering all three siblings at once has been predicted to start Ragnarok.

An impossible task, a magic fiddler, and a trickster''s interference. Sent to Vanaheim to collect tears of grief, Kara is ordered by Odin to retrieve the goddess of youth and longevity. The goddess vanishes, muddying the additional task. As if the mission weren''t enough, Kara must overcome the spell of the alluring music or face a watery grave.

A dishonorable death, hunted by criminals, and souls severed. Asgard mourns a beloved god who should spend his afterlife in Valhalla but dies out of battle, trapping him in Helheim. Following orders from Odin and his wife, Frigg, Thor takes Kara and the combined Valkyrie and dragon entourage to the underworld in hopes of attaining his release. Impossible demands must be fulfilled, and the threats the group face require the skills of every companion. Will a soul be lost to save a soul?

A master trickster, a surprising accomplice, and a severed soul. Kara''s sacrifices to save Asgard are many, yet inadequate. The race is on to enhance her magic, secure Loki and restrain his writhing monster children. Accompanied by her trusty dragon, Kara and her Valkyrie friends face the perils of the Norse realms. Dangers lurk in the form of dark elves, dwarves, trolls, and a giant skeletal guardian of Helheim, to name a few. As if this isn''t enough, Ratatoskr thrives in conveying insulting messages, striving to get under her skin, and deliver additional demands from Odin for her immediate attention. Even with Thor''s help, Asgard still faces the risk of Ragnarok. One wrong move could shape the future and set the odds against them. Thor''s Dragon Rider series follows the story of a young wingless Valkyrie and her dragon. With their friends'' support, they struggle to save Asgard using combat and magic they have not yet mastered. This omnibus edition of Thor''s Dragon Rider contains books 4 - 6: Hoodwinked Relinquished Shrouded

A bargain struck. A sacrifice made, and the price is high. Loki''s hound son grows stronger and his temper shorter, igniting fear in the gods of Asgard. They must restrain him before he becomes too strong to handle and brings Ragnarok upon them. Desperate for a tougher restraint, Kara and Thor, accompanied by her trusty dragon and friends, travel to the realm of Svartalfheim, seeking the dwarves'' expertise. They soon learn that they will gain nothing without sacrifice.

Friendship, danger, and a drive to prevent Asgard''s fall at all costs. One Ragnarok threat is eliminated, and another creeps to the surface. Loki''s three monster children, Fenrir, Hel, and Jormungandr, writhe within their realms, a stirring that threatens Asgard''s downfall. Under Thor''s leadership, it''s Kara''s new task to squash their actions before it is too late. Harassed by a Ratatoskr''s insulting messages, this young, wingless Valkyrie and her dragon face all odds to save their world. To succeed in an epic mission, Kara''s sacrifice will be colossal. Can this dragon rider and her dragon save Asgard, and what must they lose in the process? Thor''s Dragon Rider series follows the story of a young Valkyrie and her dragon. With their friends'' support, they struggle to save Asgard using combat and magic they have not yet mastered. This omnibus edition of Thor''s Dragon Rider contains books 1 -3: Safeguard Pursuit Entrapment Order this Thor''s Dragon Rider series collection to start your next young adult epic adventure.

Hunted, banished, and desperate to rectify her errors. The pressure is real. Capture the weaselly god, Loki, and his children will unleash their vengeance. Leave him free, and he will weave his deception with dire consequences. With banishment added to the mix, the only way to rectify the situation is to recapture Loki. It''s a demand Kara must accept. Unable to return to Asgard, Kara is sent to the peaceful realm of Alfheim to enhance her light magic. Once again, trouble seems to find her, obstructing her path with dubious characters and smashing her judgment of who can be trusted. The race is on to enhance her magic and capture Loki before he deceives her again. If she doesn''t, her exile will last forever.

Protecting friends is deadly. It''s happened. Hel has sent her minion to attack Asgard, or so Kara thought. She and Elan are entrapped and dragged into the depths of Muspelheim, the land of the fire giants, bringing a whole new meaning to "warm welcome." In an attempt to retrieve the information Kara holds, creatures that live only in nightmares surface, threatening Kara''s freedom and life.

Her best friend is on death''s door, and respite lures a dangerous predicament. Life after the Valkyrie Academy is interesting, to say the least. Kara''s new role as Thor''s dragon rider lacks the battles she expected, yet keeping up with the loveable brute is entertaining in ways she least imagined. The urge for purpose is satisfied when Loki''s estranged children learn of his duress and work to shatter Asgard''s peace. Monsters wreak havoc from several realms. The only chance of defeating them lies in a concocted effort between dragons, gods, and Valkyries. Kara''s participation veers as she races to find a means to save a friend.

Beware of the company kept. All may not be as it seems. The threat from Loki''s monstrous children prevails, as Odin had predicted. With the trickster father at large, only one path remains-the mother must be sweetened. Perhaps a little chat with a frost giantess will go smoothly, and she will happily control her children, right? Desperate to delay the onset of Ragnarok, Kara must enter Jotunheim and face the danger of the frost giants to seek Angrboda''s help. The outcome could go either way, considering the giantess dislikes all Asgardian gods except for her beloved Loki.

The past should remain a secret unless one holds a death wish. Everyone Ava loves is ripped away. With nothing to lose, she embarks on a journey to find her estranged family. She proves successful in her search only to discover her shape-shifting family despises witches, and her witch family kills shape-shifters. The problem--she is both. Suspicions arise that her parents were murdered because of the feud between the races. Determined to get to the bottom of her parents'' demise, she follows the dangerous trail that led her parents to their deaths. Will she discover the murderers before they bury her with her parents? Grab a copy and start reading this five-volume urban fantasy, paranormal series today! Afterlife - A supernatural and urban fantasy suspense series. Read these young adult books in this order: Fledgling #1 The Taking #2 Angelic Retribution #3 Divided Paths #4 (Divided Paths can be read before Fledgling, The Taking & Angelic Retribution) Truth Hunter #5 Novelette: The Gatekeeper (Afterlife #1.5)

Magic is power, but also a nemesis. Kara''s magic grows, and so does the number of her enemies. With this power, she has a better chance to protect her friends and allies. Except, her magic has captured the dark elves'' attention, and when they attack Asgard, they make the fight personal endangering her friends'' lives. Desperate for help and answers, Kara discovers the elusive Loki proves harder to track down than expected. He has promised aid but fails to intervene. Enemies turn allies, and allies become enemies. Kara must decipher who is on her side before it''s too late. No one is safe, not even the dragons. The dragon rider, twisted Norse tale you won''t want to miss, continues. In this collection, the intensity increases. Hang onto your seat for nail-biting suspense, exhilarating adventures, entertaining dragons, and epic battles. The mischievous Loki will never cease to amaze, and with the help of her dragon, the beloved wingless Valkyrie, Kara, must rise from underdog to champion to save Asgard from Ragnarok. The omnibus edition of Valkyrie Academy Dragon Alliance contains books 6-10: Ambushed Warned Abducted Besieged Deceived

The dark elves with the gift of magic invade Asgard, and the battle is fierce. Warriors fall on all sides, and the future looks bleak. Unless something changes, this battle has the markings of Ragnarök. Desperate to save her realm, Kara fights with Elan''s help, searching for the elusive Loki. He has promised aid but fails to intervene. Even though many friends fight alongside them, certain vital players remain absent--beings that Kara thought would support her and Asgard to the end. Will she be able to find Loki before Asgard falls?

The secret is out, severing trust that might never mend. Before the meaning of the deception is deciphered, Asgard comes under attack. Who will protect it? Will the new army come to the realm''s aid or rally against it? Kara must decipher who is on her side before it''s too late. No one is safe, not even the dragons.

Kidnapped by a giant and unable to use her magic, Kara finds herself at his mercy. She is dragged to the land of the giants and trapped within a mountain. Only the unconscious palace guards know what happened to her. While trapped, she receives a visit from Loki, who answers some of her questions, yet certain suspicions remain unquenched. Two soul-reaping armies make a trade, putting Kara in a predicament she wouldn''t have thought possible. Information Kara discovers about Loki and the zmey places Kara in an awkward position with her dragon friend Elan and the rest of the dragons. She faces the torturous decision of keeping a secret from them or telling them the truth and planting a seed of distrust that could trigger retaliation.

Desperate to speak with Loki, Kara finds the elusive god harder to track down than expected. She has spotted him from afar and in one of his shape-shifting forms. Still, she is unable to secure him to establish what his intentions are with the dragons and her friends, which leaves her in an awkward situation. A dangerous being from the past delivers a message that leaves Kara and her friends battered. It carries a requirement that goes against every bone in her body. If she doesn''t adhere to the warning, then she is promised a painful death after watching the torturous demise of her friends.

Kara feared this day would come, the day that the impossible would be demanded of her. Fighting a dragon is a feat that goes against every grain of her body. Mistress Sigrun and the winged Valkyries corner her and her friends, Hildr and Eir, leaving them no choice but to fight. A strange scent tickles her magic, drawing its attention. Yet because her magic is new, she is unable to pinpoint its source until it is too late. A war erupts on Asgard, and only the combined efforts of winged and wingless Valkyries will ensure their safety, a triumph that has been impossible in the past.

A mysterious book holds the secrets of the zmey, the creature that marked Kara with magic. Kara''s growing magic sparks her curiosity to seek answers, yet she finds none until she''s handed a parchment with a map and a name. Her search sends her on a disconcerting journey into an unknown place and a world that holds enemies of Asgard, but the pull of the magic cannot be denied. Kara has finally earned the right to answer the call of Midgard. Even without a healthy welcome from Mistress Sigrun, she is determined to participate in reaping souls for Valhalla. With Elan by her side, she meets with Harut, the angel of death, and puts her soul reaping to the test.

The mistress of an academy should be unbiased. She should support the excellent work of all her students, whether they are winged or wingless. In a perfect world, she would. The Valkyrie Academy is not a perfect place. Kara and her two wingless friends, Hildr and Eir, are at the receiving end of Mistress Sigrun''s "just" justice. They must partake in a fight without rules and no guarantee of finishing alive. Only the future will reveal if the mistress will keep the fight fair.

Kara found out the hard way. Just because she did the right thing didn''t mean a god would give his blessing. Instead, it was the opposite when honoring agreements that grate against a god''s wishes. Now, she is on the run from Odin and anyone following his commands, and she finds herself safe in the wastelands with the wild dragons, or so she thinks. Unless she can find a way to be accepted back into Valkyrie school and not be imprisoned, her future is in peril.

After everything that Kara has done for Asgard, she thinks they will let her participate in the honorable jobs of the winged Valkyries. She is wrong. Instead, Odin is determined to take Elan away and make her dragon his. Whether he''s a god or not, she isn''t going to let that happen. And of course, Elan can defend herself. But then Elan disappears. After several searches, Kara grows worried. She hopes that Elan is visiting her mother, not somewhere more sinister.

Wingless Valkyries are useless to the future of Asgard-that''s what is drilled into them at Valkyrie Academy. Determined to break the mold and help reap warriors for Valhalla, Kara breaks the rules and finds herself in the most dangerous position yet-facing the wrath of Mistress Sigrun and Odin. Or that is what she thinks until she realizes a dragon is stalking her.

The Sanctum Series, Middle Grade Cyber Thrillers. Jayden''s Cybermountain (The Sanctum Series) Book 1 (previously, Jayden & the Mysterious Mountain) Jayden''s life is about to change and it includes these things: -A strange man collects homeless teens off the streets. -A mountain that isn''t as it seems. -A school operated by an AI that is cheeky and plays nasty if you cross her. -A school where students build and operate high-tech equipment, including surrogate robots-all to fight terrorism-or, maybe not. Something doesn''t feel right. It''s time to find out why.If you like a book that suits Late Middle Grade/Early Young adult Action packed Spy Thriller/Sci-Fi with heart Humorous in parts ˃˃˃ Editorial Reviews Reviewed by Dinorah Blackman for Readers'' Favorite 5 Stars "The first few pages of the story guarantee that the reader will not lose interest and will read all the way to the end. The story takes a number of unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader involved and interested in the outcome." ˃˃˃ The Sanctum Series: A modern late Middle-Grade fictional series for preteens & the young at heart: Jayden''s Cybermountain, Book One Scarlet''s Escape, Book Two - Released Taylor''s Plight, Book Three - Released Eric & the Black Axes, Book Four - Released Book Five - Adrianna''s Surge - Released

Divided Paths can be read as a stand-alone novel, or as another journey in the Afterlife series. Zacharias serves Archangel Michael as his lead warrior. His job is to help protect the humans from demon invasion and possession until he is appointed to an unusual mission-protecting a girl. To protect Ava, he moves to her family''s farm in France and blends in with their life in the middle ages.The longer Zacharias stays with Ava, the more he realizes that she isn''t an ordinary human. Slowly, over the course of years, her unique gifts shine through. The biggest shock manifests after her twenty-first birthday. He raises Ava as a daughter, leaving only occasionally to help Archangel Michael fight demons and protect other humans.Archangel Michael calls for his help when Zacharias is trying to help protect Ava and the humans that she loves. He is so distracted by the pull to protect several loved ones in different places at one time that he is lured into a trap by a greater demon and his loyal servant.Will he manage to save them all, or will someone be lost? "When Zacharias is assigned to protect a young human child, he never dreams how his life will change as a result. Readers will be delighted by this inspiring story of courage, loyalty, and determination as two people seek their places in the eternal struggle between good and evil." Irene S., Proofreader, Red Adept Editing