Phil Tucker

Sara C. Roethle

David Estes

J. T. Williams

Andy Peloquin

Jason Paul Rice

Brandon Barr

M. L. Spencer

Joshua Robertson

Lilian Oake

These Aren't Your Typical Heroes Heroes aren't defined by shining armor, golden crowns, or noble virtues. Beggars, thieves, killers, children, and fools--a hero is anyone who takes a stand against oppression, abuse, and evil. Ragged though they may be, they hold their ground, defy hopeless odds, and conquer the impossible no matter the personal cost. Eighteen bestselling and award-winning authors give you a look at what it truly means to be a hero: the simple act of standing up and making a difference, even to just one person.

An Epic Fantasy Collection

Ragged Heroes

Michael Anderle

Out of the ruin of civilization rises good men and dark-hearted bastards. Eighteen-year-old Payetta is particularly fond of killing the bastards. Payetta hungers for payback against Titannus, the mage who wiped her village off the map. She bides her time by protecting the innocent farmers of the Meadowlands from the mage's raiders and awaits the day she can fight Titannus face to face using her own deadly magic. That day comes in like a storm. Sweeping into the fray is a loner with a personal mission to restore civilization. He carries with him a swift sword and his legendary ancestor's tenacious desire for justice. An epic showdown awaits in the Meadowlands and when it happens? Heads will fly. Set on the foundation laid by the Kurtherian Gambit Series, Rogue Mage tells an entirely new story in the Age of Magic---and of the heroes and villains who battle for control of its destiny.

Age of Magic - a Kurtherian Gambit Series

Rogue Mage

Fierce, soulful, and sensual, Her Dangerous Visions combines the shocking and the spiritual.On the world of Loam, all who try to escape the farmland are put to death.As Winter's family plans their escape, disturbing visions plague her mind. Winter has been made a Seer by mysterious beings called Makers, and promised a violent path leading beyond the portal of her world. But before making the journey, she and her twin brother, Aven, must escape the ruthless land baron who owns them.On the world of Hearth, Nightmares crawl out of the East to devour entire villages. Meluscia is eager to stop the atrocious killings and save her kingdom, but first she must convince her dying father she is fit for the throne. As she grows bolder in her schemes to gain power, she must battle her desperate longing for intimacy, for if she is to rule the Blue Mountain Realm, she must abide by the scriptures and forsake the love of a man.A genre BLENDING series set in a vast fantasy universe where elements of science fiction are dominated by gods and monsters, visions and gifts. Follow the stories of Winter, Aven, Meluscia, and many others, and begin the dramatic series today!Author Q&AQ: Can The Boy and the Beast series be read in any order?A: No. They definitely need to be read sequentially. 1- Her Dangerous Visions 2- The Bridge Beyond Her World 3- Her Father's Fugitive Throne * The prequel novella, Ella Dethroned, can be read out of order Q: How many books do you plan for this series? A: Five books, book four should be out winter 2017, book five summer 2017. After that, I'm planning to write additional books in The Boy and the Beast universe. Characters from the first series are bound to show up! Q: I heard there are cliffhangers within the series. A: Yes, absolutely--following in the tradition started by The Lord of the Rings. That was one of the reasons I waited to release the first three books in the same month. I didn't want to torture readers. I find cliffhangers exciting to read and write.

Her Dangerous Visions

An exciting 60-page stand-alone science-fantasy adventure.Hunted and desperate, Ella, the former Luminess of the Blue Mountain Realm, must evade her pursuers and fulfill a mission given her by the gods. She carries a strange, otherworldly device, the purpose of which she does not know, but if she is to grasp hold of a conditioned prophecy spoken over her, she must survive to deliver the device to a mysterious man named Quanthum.Her only aid is her sharp intelligence . . . that, and a devoted soldier named Rathan, who has sworn to protect her.Enter the world of Hearth and read the dramatic tale of Ella and Rathan today!This is the prequel origin story in the Song of the Worlds saga. Visit the authors website at www.brandonbarr.com to find out more!

Ella Dethroned

Two women. Two worlds. One epic destiny. On the world of Loam, a young farm woman named Winter is chosen to assassinate a powerful being from beyond her land. As one of the god-gifted, she sees chilling visions of the future. How she chooses to act on the visions will determine her fate, the success of her mission, and whether or not those she loves live or die On the world of Hearth, Meluscia's intensive study of history has turned her against her father's bitter war in the north. The true threat, she believes, lies to the east, where a growing evil has begun to devour entire villages. But before she can shift her kingdom's forces, she must accomplish two things--convince her dying father to give her the throne... and confront a secret vice tormenting her soul. Though worlds apart, Meluscia and Winter's destinies are bound together by portals and ancient prophecy that promise to pull friend and foe together in catastrophic collision. A good choice for fans of Anne McCaffrey and George R.R. Martin. RISE OF THE SEER is Book One in the Song of the Worlds Series. Begin the epic saga today! Song of the Worlds Saga Book 1 - Rise of the Seer Book 2 - The Bridge Beyond Her World Book 3 - Her Father's Fugitive Throne Book 4 - (forthcoming) Also Available: Song of the Worlds Boxed Set (Books 1-3) Prequel - Ella Dethroned at www.brandonbarr.com

Rise of the Seer

Mike Lynch

It's been thirty years since a shadowy alien armada was defeated in battle; now the Deravans are back to finish what they started: exterminate the human race. The year is 2247, and Commander Frank Yamane's grave warnings of their imminent return have gone unheeded. Once hailed as a hero who saved Earth from almost certain destruction, he is now seen as a relic from a past most people would soon forget. Mired in petty squabbles and clashes over limited resources, the solar governments that still exist are consumed by their own self-interests, while millions of survivors cling to a tenuous existence. Yamane fears an increase in hostilities will break out into open war, and is sent as an ambassador to broker a peace agreement against Earth's most fearsome rival, the Jovian Alliance. What he doesn't realize is that the Deravans are behind it all. Their intent is to eliminate humanity in one fell swoop, and claim what they have craved since the dawn of time unquestioned dominion over the galaxy. In this heart-pounding final chapter of the Sky Chronicles, will the Deravan's insidious plan of conquest finally be realized or can Yamane overcome the impossible one last time and stop them?

After the Sky Fell

Tania Peters had it all-a loving, supportive family, and a future that seemed all but set. But when her mother is killed in a plane crash in the jungles of Ecuador, her world comes crashing down around her. As a result, she adopts a live for today philosophy. Throwing herself into the arms of her boyfriend, Tania seeks all that society says will bring satisfaction and meaning into her life. But she soon realizes this is a lie, and begins to fall under the spell of the Unity Party, a political movement that has swept Robert Allen into the White House. But such allegiances come at a price: complete and unquestioned loyalty to the Party. Despite all the "good" the Party does for society, Tania's devotion to the movement is pushed to the limit when her own father, the Pastor of the Calvary Community Church, is arrested and jailed when he refuses to compromise his religious beliefs. Forced to decide between her past and her future, Tania rediscovers the faith she has long since abandoned, even though such a decision could cost everything she holds dear, including her life.

Brandon Barr

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