"Like if The Emperor's New Clothes and Alice in Wonderland whipped up an illegitimate love child in the alley behind a crystal shop." -Good Reads ReviewerHither trots the lostTo thither not knowing the wayThat which cannot dieEons shall pass and never lieA man awakens in one of the many rooms of a labyrinthian house, and discovers...

Be Advised! The Orbis Curvarum series may be read in any order!Welcome to the Abyss, where all souls inevitably pass upon exhaling their final breath in the world of the living. Some may plead their way into a heaven, where they enjoy safety and comfort, so long as they remain in favor with the gods who rule them. Others find themselves trapped in one of the many hells, most often by their own hand. Many more have nowhere to go, and drift aimlessly across the infinite and timeless ...

“Joyously wild stuff. Highly recommended.” —The New York TimesThe Red Threads of Fortune is one of a pair of unique, standalone introductions to Neon Yang's Tensorate Series, which Kate Elliott calls "effortlessly fascinating." For more of the story you can read its twin novella The Black Tides of Heaven, available simultaneously.Fallen prophet, master of the elements, and daughter of the supreme Protector, Sanao Mokoya ha...

THERE WAS NO ESCAPE…“Mentor,” Rheba said slowly, carefully, “Don’t trust the Tyrant’s Ecstasy Stones. No one who goes too near them comes back out. Remember that.”“I’m trying to,” Kirtn said. Suddenly he buried his hands in her seething hair. “Hold me, dancer,” the Bre’n whispered. “The Stones are so very beautiful…”For an instant she stood without moving, lost, for he had always been her strength. Then her arms went around him in a gesture both gentle and fierce. Wi...

The son of a village blacksmith, Mithron never expected that the path of wizardry would be an option, for it is well-known that the profession is reserved for the wealthy elite. That is until a traveling wizard recognizes his latent talent, and offers to teach him, much to the chagrin of his family. He proves to be an able student, but uncomfortable with the niceties of society.When tragedy results in him crossing paths with Glitter, a fellow mage who he has unintentionally humilia...

"Joyously wild stuff. Highly recommended." —The New York TimesOne of the 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, according to Time MagazineA Finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards for Best NovellaOne of the 25 Best Fantasies of All Time, according to Good HousekeepingThe Black Tides of Heaven is one of a pair of unique, standalone intr...

One day, in a peaceful lizardman village, an ominous messenger visits with a warning from the Great Tomb of Nazarick: In eight days' time, they will be annihilated. Unwilling to stand by and wait, the fighter and traveler Zaryusu journeys to the other lizardman tribes--who have received the same message--hoping to form an alliance against their impossibly strong opponent. But though the warriors try valiantly to resist, Ainz Ooal Gown and his undead army hold the power to determine their f...

The mist is rising so lock your doors and stay inside, for the monsters have returned.On a dark and ominous night, at the edge of the Abyss, Agathe rescues a baby from a monster that should have been extinct. Gravely injured in the process, the elderly Agathe is rewarded by having her youth restored.But that’s only the start of the strangeness.The child she saves is far from ordinary. Belle has a unique and wondrous magic that must not fall into the wrong h...

After a series of troubling events, Mochizuki Touya takes some much-needed downtime. The fate of two worlds still hangs in the balance, he needs to secure more allies in the Reverse World, and Yula and the wicked god continue their dark machinations in the background, but that doesn't mean that our hero can't take a little time for romance and relaxation. But unbeknownst to our crew, another god may have set his eyes on the mortal realm... Lovers waltz and blades clash, unveiling a story o...

“If you like stories of overlooked princesses coming into their own in spite of withering expectations, you will love Lonen’s War.” ~Reading RealityAn Unquiet HeartAlone in her tower, Princess Oria has spent too long studying her people’s barbarian enemies, the Destrye—and neglected the search for calm that will control her magic and release her to society. Her restlessness makes meditation hopeless and her fragility renders human companionship unb...

“This is a very diverting fantasy series, and Kennedy’s The Tides of Bára showcases our hero and heroine’s epic quest through inhospitable lands against impossible odds.” ~Fresh FictionA Narrow EscapeWith her secrets uncovered and her power-mad brother bent on her execution, Princess Oria has no sanctuary left. Her bid to make herself and her new barbarian husband rulers of walled Bára has failed. She and Lonen have no choice but to flee through th...

Journey to where the fog never lifts… Libelle, a city by the sea. Those who venture into its fog are said never to make it back alive-a murderous phenomenon that’s another of the Four Major Human Errors that has ravaged the world. But for Menou, it just may be the solution she’s looking for. To fulfill her role as Executioner, she needs to find a way to murder Akari, the girl who seems to spring back to life whenever she’s killed. Maybe this time, Menou will be successful in carrying out h...