Rachel Neumeier begann, Belletristik zu schreiben, um sich während ihres Promotionsstudiums zu entspannen und ein Hobby zu finden, das nichts mit ihrer Forschung zu tun hatte. Bevor sie ihren ersten Fantasy-Roman verkaufte, hatte sie nur wenige Artikel in Fachzeitschriften wie The American Journal of Botany veröffentlicht. Da sie jedoch feststellte, dass ihre Interessen nicht in der Forschung lagen, verließ sie die akademische Welt und ließ ihre Hobbys ihr Leben übernehmen. Sie züchtet und präsentiert nun Hunde, gärtnert, kocht und findet gelegentlich Zeit zum Lesen. Sie arbeitet Teilzeit für ein Nachhilfeprogramm, obwohl sie weitaus mehr Schülern in Mathematik und Chemie als in englischer Komposition Nachhilfe gibt.
Die Greifen haben die Macht übernommen, nachdem sie einst vor den Eismagiern geflohen sind. Gerent, ein Casmantier, sieht in der Niederlage seines Landes eine Chance zur Flucht. Doch die Greifen sind rachsüchtig, und Gerent wird zum Schlüsselakteur im verzweifelten Kampf gegen den letzten Eismagier.
Im Flussdelta von Farabiand wird das Leben der Fürstentochter Mienthe bedroht, als ein Spion ein tödliches Geheimnis im Nachbarland entdeckt. Soldaten aus Linularinum dringen ein, während ihr König aufgrund der Rückkehr der Greifen nicht helfen kann.
Der Tag, an dem die Greifen kommen und den Wind der Wüste mit sich bringen, ändert alles. Bis zu diesem Tag war Kes zufrieden gewesen, hatte einem ruhigen Leben als Heilerin in ihrem kleinen Dorf entgegengesehen. Doch nun ist es der König der Greifen, der ihre Dienste braucht, und er flieht vor einer Gefahr, die noch tödlicher ist als die Glut des brennenden Windes.
THE KINGDOM’S HEART is the City. The City’s heart is the King. The King’s heart is the Prince. The Prince is missing. Ever since the Prince disappeared, nothing has been right in the Kingdom. Something has disturbed the strange, old magic that whispers around its borders . . . something cunning and powerful. And the disturbance extends to the farthest reaches of the Kingdom, including the idyllic village where Timou is learning to be a mage under her father’s tutelage. When Timou’s father journeys to the City to help look for the Prince, but never returns, Timou senses that the disturbance in the Kingdom is linked to her—and to the undiscovered heritage of the mother she never knew. She must leave her village, even if it means confronting powers greater than her own, even though what she finds may challenge everything she knows. Even if it means leaving love behind. This breathtaking first novel spins a web of magic, bravery, and the power of love.
Paranormal with a real bite. For readers who loved Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver trilogy.
Orphaned, two sisters are left to find their own way. Sweet and proper, Karah's future seems secure at a glamorous Flower House. She could be pampered for the rest of her life... if she agrees to play their game. Nemienne, neither sweet nor proper, has fewer choices. Left with no alternative, she accepts a mysterious mage's offer of an apprenticeship. Agreeing means a home and survival, but can Nemienne trust the mage? With the arrival of a foreign bard into the quiet city, dangerous secrets are unearthed, and both sisters find themselves at the center of a plot that threatens not only to upset their newly found lives, but also to destroy their kingdom.
The desert winds have come to the village of Minas Ford. Griffins, creatures of fire, have appeared in a burning haze - searing the sky a blinding white and scorching the earth to parched, barren sand. These majestic beasts, half-lion, half-eagle, spread the arid desert wherever they roam. Iaor, the King of Feierabiand, will not tolerate the destruction of his people's farmland. He means to drive the griffins from his domain - whether by negotiation or brute force. But not all those who encounter the griffins fear them. Kes, a timid village girl, is summoned to heal the King of the Griffins himself. She will discover her affinity with these creatures, and come to realise that the menace they flee is even more deadly than the blazing fires of the desert. This omnibus edition contains: LORD OF THE CHANGING WINDS, LAND OF THE BURNING SANDS and LAW OF THE BROKEN EARTH
The Griffin Mage omnibus combines Patricia McKillip's lush writing with the thrilling elements of Naomi Novik's Temaraire series and Anne McCaffrey's DragonRiders of Pern. It tells the story of a young girl in peaceful Feierabiand whose life changes when griffins arrive, seeking a healer who is not quite human.
Esau Karuma finds himself unexpectedly navigating the complexities of marriage, a concept he never envisioned for himself. As he grapples with his new reality, the story explores themes of love, identity, and personal growth, revealing how unforeseen circumstances can reshape one's life. The narrative delves into Esau's character development as he confronts societal expectations and his own beliefs about relationships.
Set in a perilous and hostile environment, the story follows a turun explorer who stumbles upon a nearly extinct human colony. Generations have passed since this discovery, highlighting the struggle for survival and the challenges faced by the dwindling population. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the impact of exploration on vulnerable communities.