SHADOW AWAKENING Three souls. One prophecy. Zero chance of surviving alone.When Princess Sageriell, Prince Sealtiel, and mage-apprentice Ayden cross into the forbidden mainland of Tau Nau, they awaken ancient forces that choose them as vessels. Shadow marks their souls. Shade corrupts their abilities. And the bond forming between them becomes as dangerous as the magic remaking their world.As soul-devouring Sha'Drugon rise and a fallen mage unleashes horrors from the past, the three must face an impossible truth: the only way to survive is together—even if their bond defies every rule, and even if the power consuming them destroys who they once were.A non-explicit why-choose epic fanta...

SHADOW AWAKENINGShadow and Shade • Book OneThree souls. One prophecy. Zero chance of surviving alone.A non-explicit why-choose epic fantasy filled with sweeping magic, deep emotion, and dark consequences.The island kingdoms of the Inner Farther Reaches survive through discipline and tightly controlled magic. But when Second Prince Sealtiel, Princess Sageriell, and mage-apprentice Ayden cross into the forbidden mainland of Tau Nau, they awaken an ancient power that doesn't ask permission—it chooses them, marks them, and begins to transform them from within.Shadow claims their souls. Shade corrupts their abilities. And the bond forming between the three becomes as dangerous as the magic re...

SHADOW AWAKENINGShadow and Shade • Book OneThree souls. One prophecy. Zero chance of surviving alone.A non-explicit why-choose epic fantasy filled with sweeping magic, deep emotion, and dark consequences.The island kingdoms of the Inner Farther Reaches survive through discipline and tightly controlled magic. But when Second Prince Sealtiel, Princess Sageriell, and mage-apprentice Ayden cross into the forbidden mainland of Tau Nau, they awaken an ancient power that doesn't ask permission—it chooses them, marks them, and begins to transform them from within.Shadow claims their souls. Shade corrupts their abilities. And the bond forming between the three becomes as dangerous as the magic re...

Spear of Lugh: The Witch’s Rebirth Part IIIPrepare for the Rebirth. Prepare for War. She was reborn on Samhain. And that was only the beginning.From the award-winning imagination of Michaela Riley comes a sweeping saga where ancient myth bleeds into brutal history, and humanity's fate rests on the shoulders of one formidable woman. Welcome to THE WITCH'S REBIRTH SERIES.In the shadowed year of 544 AD, the ancient Gaul town of Septimania lies scarred, but not broken. A devastating plague had gripped its very soul, until the Witch, through powerful, arcane deeds, began to loosen its deadly hold. Now, as the sacred eve of Samhain approaches, the air hums with the promise of roaring bonfir...

Cauldron of Dagda: The Witch’s Rebirth Part IIThe Witch's Rebirth Series: Where Ancient Darkness Meets Unyielding ResolveThis Samhain, the veil thins, and a legend awakens.Michaela Riley, the award-winning storyteller whose words have captivated readers, invites you on a journey back to a time when magic thrummed in the very soil and darkness lurked at the edges of the known world. Step into The Witch's Rebirth Series, a saga that begins not with a whisper, but with a shattering revelation on the most sacred night of the year.The year is 540 A.D. The air in Gaul is thick with an unspoken dread, a chilling premonition spreading like wildfire from the East. For nearly three decades, a name w...

When a long-forgotten threat starts to reemerge, one man stands as the last defense against darkness…Jerrol Haven serves his king without question. When he finds evidence of corruption and is attacked, the loyal soldier’s mind spins after his touch of a sacred tree awakens the dormant spirit of a three-thousand-year-old protector. But he fears he has failed after the crown prince accuses him of treason and orders his execution…Fleeing the city, Jerrol is stunned when the goddess appears to him, appoints him captain of her warriors, and charges him with a quest to find artifacts that can save the realm. And as he runs into danger and more betrayals, the steadfast hero discovers a rare g...

Claire Matthews has kept a considerable part of her life a secret for as long as she can remember... just like her ancestors before her in Salem. One wrong move, and her powers could draw the attention of the Onyx Clan, Mythicos' ruthless military force.Claire's journey begins to take shape when she hears an announcement about Killian Burns, who is to be executed. Rumors say he knows the location of the ancient library that is buried beneath Onyx Clan's territory. A place that may hold the truth behind the demise of Mythicos. Sarah, the merciless leader of the Onyx Clan, will stop at nothing to ensure they never discover her secrets.Claire must rescue Killian, and together they discover what...

     Gregor of Serebal, a journeyman sorcerer educated at the Scholium Arcanum in the East, is on a cross-continent trek through the Great Waste: the lifeless desert left by the Dieback that all but eliminated life from Aeol. He has been tasked to chart the courses of the major mana conduits of the continent. In the process he discovers that they have been diverted from their normal paths: Whereas they once flowed from north to south, they now flow from east to west. While there is no obvious explanation for their diversion, they appear to flow directly toward Pontreval, where the Scholium Arcanum in the West is situated.     Laella of Anam is a gifted one: a po...

Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch's Rebirth Part I by Michaela Riley - A Dark Fantasy Series You Can't Put DownThe first installment of "The Witch's Rebirth Series" has been lauded for its intricate world-building, compelling characters, and masterful blend of historical fiction and fantasy. Its recent accolades include:Winner, International Impact Book Award – Fantasy (August 2025)Winner, StoryTrade Book Award – Gold Winner, FantasyFirst Place, BookFest Fall 2025 – Historical FictionFirst Place, NYC Big Book Award – Historical FictionGold Book Award Winner, Literary Titan – FictionSilver Winner, Readers’ Choice Book Award – FantasyFinalist, 2025 IAN Book of the Year Awards – F...

When Time BreaksWhen Magic Awakens, the War for Terra BeginsTerra has fallen from grace.Once a beacon of science and civilization, Earth now groans under the weight of a centuries-long war. The Eversor—alien, unknowable, and cruel—have torn across the planet, wielding dark magic and monstrosities beyond comprehension.Humanity, shattered and scattered, survives in fragments. And yet, hope stirs.Magic, long dormant, has returned.From the soul of the planet, Gaia awakens. Her voice is whispered through ancient forests and broken cities. Her champions, the Guardians, rise again. But among them stands one unlike the rest.Jane is no ordinary Guardian.She is a rogue psychic. A master of matter,...

In the serene and unassuming village of Lanoor, where everyday life moves at a leisurely pace, a fourteen-year-old Dru is on the cusp of experiencing a whirlwind of change. His world shifts dramatically when he meets Armet, an extraordinary boy who possesses an otherworldly gift. This unexpected encounter catapults them into a world of wonder and danger, forever altering their destinies.Their fateful meeting sets into motion a thrilling journey, leading them to Ephaba—a once-renowned wielder of powerful magic—now in desperate need of their assistance. Their mission is to recover the stolen Time Stone, an integral part of a key destined to save their world from imminent peril.She sends th...

An assassin seeks to become a god. A priest seeks to kill one. A huntress seeks to become a legend. A barbarian seeks to find one.  #ToT
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