Zack Loran Clark

Nick Eliopulos

In one of the last cities standing after the world fell to monsters, best friends Zed Kagari and Brock Dunderfel have high hopes for the future. Zed desperately wishes to join the ranks of the Mages Guild, where his status as Freestone's only half elf might finally be an asset. Brock, the roguishly handsome son of merchants, is confident he'll be welcomed into the ranks of the Merchants Guild. But just as it seems the boys' dreams have come true, their lives take a startling turn . . . and they find themselves members of the perilous Adventurers Guild. And when the boys uncover a conspiracy that threatens all of Freestone, Zed, Brock, and their new allies-Liza, a fierce noble, and Jett, a brave dwarf-must prove their worth once and for all. "The perfect mix of suspense, Princess Bride humor, and engaging characters...A dazzling adventure sure to become a classic." -- Kirkus, starred review Also available in the series: Twilight of the Elves Night of Dangers

The Adventurers Guild

Someone had made a terrible, tragic, fatal mistake. Unless, of course . . . Unless they'd done it on purpose. After falling victim to a vile betrayal, Zed is cut off from Brock and their friends and unable to warn them about a dangerous enemy on the move. The Adventurers Guild may have defeated the evil that cast the elves from their home, but that doesn't keep them in the Freestoners' good graces for long. An ordinary day at the market comes to a fatal end when a rare Danger infiltrates the city, leaving over a dozen dead. Tensions come to a boil as the city is threatened by upheaval from within and becomes alight with terror. Brock finds himself frustratingly unable to utilize his underground contacts...though the mysterious Lady Grey may not be finished with him yet. To come together to save their city from a timeless evil looking to settle a score, the young adventurers must learn to trust in each other again and be willing to do whatever it takes to stop the tragedy of the Day of Dangers from happening again.

Night of Dangers (Adventurers Guild, The Book 3)

"Will have readers tumbling through the pages . . . Deeply immersive, full of both heft and humor." —Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series * "One of those special books that only comes around every so often . . . An absolute revelation." —SLJ (starred review) For fans of Nevermoor and Howl's Moving Castle comes an epic fantasy about a girl with the ability to unlock anything—including the empire's darkest secrets. Melanie Gate is a foundling with a peculiar talent for opening the unopenable—any lock releases at the touch of her hand. One night, her orphanage is visited by Traveler, a gearling automaton there on behalf of his magical mistress, who needs an apprentice pronto. When Melanie is selected because of her gift, her life changes in a flash, and in more ways than she knows—because Traveler is not at all what he seems. But then, neither is Melanie Gate. So begins an epic adventure sparkling with magic, wit, secret identities, stinky cats, fierce orphan girls, impostor boys, and a foundling and gearling hotly pursued by the most powerful and dangerous wizard in the land. Action-packed yet layered, The Lock-Eater is a mix of lush world-building, high stakes, humor, and emotional heft—a page-turner and so much more. "A new classic . . . Perfect for fans of Ursula LeGuin and Diana Wynne Jones." —Eliot Schrefer, author of The Lost Rainforest series * "Startlingly deep [while] maintaining its swift pace." —BCCB (starred review) “Expansive adventure, intricate worldbuilding, and a memorable cast [will] immerse readers.” —PW

The Lock-Eater

For fans of Nevermoor and Howl's Moving Castle comes an epic middle grade fantasy about a girl with the ability to unlock anything-including the empire's darkest secrets. Melanie Gate is a foundling with a peculiar talent for opening the unopenable-any lock releases at the touch of her hand. One night, her orphanage is visited by Traveler, a gearling automaton there on behalf of his magical mistress, who needs an apprentice pronto. When Melanie is selected because of her gift, her life changes in a flash, and in more ways than she knows-because Traveler is not at all what he seems. But then, neither is Melanie Gate. So begins an epic adventure sparkling with magic, humor, secret identities, stinky cats, fierce orphan girls, impostor boys, and a foundling and gearling hotly pursued by the most powerful and dangerous wizard in the land. Action-packed yet layered, The Lock-Eater is a mix of lush world-building, high stakes, humor, and emotional heft-a page-turner and so much more. "Zack Loran Clark has spun a new classic. Perfect next read for fans of timeless favorites by Ursula LeGuin and Diana Wynne Jones." -Eliot Schrefer, two-time National Book Award finalist and author of The Lost Rainforest series

Zed, Brock, and their friends may have saved Freestone from destruction, but the fight against the Dangers is far from over. No one knows what to expect next from the dark power that forced the elves to abandon their city. And the influx of elf refug

Twilight of the Elves

When their city is under attack from a timeless evil, the young adventurers must learn to trust in each other and do what it takes to stop the Day of Dangers from happening again.

The Adventurers Guild: Night of Dangers

Kaum jemand tritt freiwillig der Gilde der Abenteurer bei ... denn ihre Helden sterben jung. Freestone, am Tag der Gildenzeremonie: Die Freunde Zed und Brock fiebern dem Moment entgegen, der ihre Zukunft bestimmen wird! Zed möchte unbedingt von den Magiern als Lehrling einberufen werden und Brock von den Händlern, genau wie seine Eltern. Doch es kommt alles anders: Sie beide werden der gefürchteten "Gilde der Abenteurer" zugeschlagen. Deren Mitglieder müssen die Stadt gegen alle Bedrohungen verteidigen – und nicht selten setzen sie dabei ihr Leben aufs Spiel. Tatsächlich bringt schon die erste Nacht die beiden Freunde in allergrößte Gefahr...

Bund der Schattenläufer – Fuchsfeuer

Přátelé Zed Kagari a Broch Dandrfíl žijí v jednom z posledních měst, která zůstala poté, co svět zaplavily nestvůry. Právě teď se však těší na to, co je čeká. Zed zoufale touží stát se členem cechu mágů, protože pak by si ho snad konečně jako jediného půlelfa ve městě mohl někdo vážit. Broch, pohledný rošťák z kupecké rodiny, zase věří, že bude přijat do cechu kupců. Jenže právě v okamžiku, kdy už se zdá, že se jejich sny vyplní, naberou životy obou nečekané obrátky... a oni se ocitnou v ne právě bezpečných řadách cechu dobrodruhů. Příslušníci tohoto obávaného společenství se jako jediní stále odvažují za městské hradby a čelí tam hrůzám – hladovým, nezemským stvůrám z jiných sfér. Když pak chlapci odhalí spiknutí, které ohrožuje celé město, musí spolu se svými novými spojenci – kurážnou mladou šlechtičnou Lízou a statečným trpaslíkem Žíkem – jednou provždy prokázat, že za něco stojí.

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