When four college friends return to Mason University to begin their sophomore year, they never expected that they would risk their lives in a rite of passage that would transform them from ordinary teenage guys into extraordinary men of integrity.Their adventure begins when they become part of a selective mentor group. They are told that this venture would demand much and may cost them their lives. After an intense conversation late one evening, the four sophomores find themselves ...

A New Novel for Fantasy Readers Young and OldDesperate to regain the trust of his kingdom, Prince Lionheart reluctantly banishes his faithful servant and only friend, Rose Red. Now she is lost in the hidden realm of Arpiar, held captive by her evil goblin father, King Vahe.Vowing to redeem himself, Lionheart plunges into the mysterious Goldstone Wood, seeking Rose Red. In strange other worlds, Lionheart must face a lyrical yet lethal tiger, a fallen unicorn, and a goblin ho...

Retribution**.** Also known as "payback" or a more dated word: "vengeance." Arnaldo Soto has taken Emilio and intends to use him as bait to trap Gemma. It's an effective strategy, because Gemma will do anything—anything—to save the young boy.The woman known as Gemma Keyes is gone, her molecular structure destroyed and reassembled as . . . something else. In Gemma's stead emerges a fierce weapon: part woman, part nanotechnology, her cellular composition conjoined w...

Sometimes, the right choices are the most difficult to navigate. For Alexandria, coming to terms with the immortal life she has agreed to embrace, while still holding on to herself, will call on all the internal and physical strength she has. Though her angelic father, Ganymede, intends for her to ease into the new body and life that has been created for her, his Fallen brother, Rangor, has other plans. And Alex has plans for Kronis as well. Plans that call for him to have one last chance ...

Part 4 of the Epic Fantasy Series The Kinsman ChroniclesWhen the ocean swallows their homeland, the survivors of five nations take to the ocean to look for new land, but their common plight isn't enough to stop the growing war between them.As King Echad's illness worsens, Sâr Wilek takes authority over the expedition and struggles to rule the disjointed people while Prince Trevn sets his sights on learning to captain a great ship. Meanwhile...

Guided by the Archangel Raphael, Damiano runs from his own demonic powers in this alternate Italian Renaissance of wizards, witches, and faith-based magic.This novel is a sequel to Damiano. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Italian Renaissance, this alternate history takes place in a world where real faith-based magic exists. Our hero is Damiano Dalstrego. He is a wizard's son, an alchemist and the heir to dark magics. Shattered by the demonic fury ...

Other books in the Lost Princess Trilogy:Book 1 - The Lost Princess in Winter's GripBook 2 - The Lost Princess in The Shifting SandsAbout The Lost Princess in Destiny's Call:In the third and finale volume - Beaten and on the run, Annabeth and the Priest must race against time to learn the secrets to defeating the Ice People. When they find an ancient power with the answers they seek, Annabeth learns that the p...

The problem with Shem, Mahrree–with everyone, Perrin concluded–was that they couldn't see what he did.Shem said his mind was confusing him. Mahrree said it was nightmares. His children said nothing. But he knew the truth: he was surrounded by Guarders, masquerading as cats.Perrin is right: the Guarders are closing in. But on the edges of the forests another army is assembling, wearing green and brown mottled clothing.Because they have plans of their own for the woun...

A common teen with a faith eroded by modern society, an angel with a mission, and a stubbornly loyal demigod. Zoe Griffin wakes one morning to discover her world frozen in time, and an angel offering her a second chance at deliverance. But will she be able to survive the odyssey long enough for true success? Zoe finds herself cast into a world where time has rewound itself, the Greek gods exist, and mythical monsters terrorize both land and sea. Sentenced to a trail of odyssey by God Himse...

This is the complete collection of legends and short stories from the world of The Serpent and the Unicorn. Strange, funny, sad, touching, varied are the tales found within.

Deep inside the common house, William Bradford coughed and wheezed. His face was as gray as the smoke from the fire. His right hand tried to roll a large barrel of gunpowder toward the door while his left hand pressed against the wall for support. Pieces of smoldering straw fell down from the roof, landing on him and the barrel.Thou art too sick to move that barrel. Let us help thee.Before, during, and after the 1620 voyage on the Mayflower, the Pilgrims experienced a commo...

From the pew to the pulpit to prayer, Kristen Marquardts writing has been serving Gods People in Connecticut for over thirty years. Her unique style in prose, poetry, and short story reminds us of our shared humanity and how our faith and faith struggles are no different than those of both biblical characters and the people we see everyday in our daily walk. With rare insight, Marquardt looks deeply into faith and strips away the boundaries that we all assume exist, reminding us that our h...