In a land where magic is punishable by death, those who practice it are outlaws.Prince Osric’s entire life has been dictated by duty. When his cruel father sells him into a loveless royal marriage, he goes without complaint. As the king’s second son, he has always done what he’s told.But his father’s plans are rudely interrupted when Osric is kidnapped on the road by a band of outlaw mages. Their charismatic leader has a plan to lift the ban on magic using ...

Can we pray together anymore?In this collection of prayers for Lent, RW Walker explores what difference traditional, queer, and Christ-centred common prayer might make in a chaotic and divided world, a wilderness that seems so filled with death and despair. May these prayers fan a flame of hope in our hearts as we walk the wilderness journey of Jesus—together.

The holidays can be a difficult and lonely time, especially for those who might be estranged from the family and faith traditions of their youth. Reconstructing Christmas recognizes and holds space for that pain, while also seeking to offer hope, acceptance, encouragement, and love to LGBTQ+ Christians who might be facing similar estrangements this Christmas season.The 160 page collection features poetry, sermons, devotional reflections, and short stories from 15 different...

The second book in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE.When they think you will fail . . . fail to listen.As the only female page in history to pass the first year of training to become a knight, Keladry of Mindelan is a force to be reckoned with. But even with her loyal circle of friends at her side, Kel’s battle to prove herself isn’t over yet. She is still trying to master...

It’s All About You.Open this book to any page and take a new look at you, where you’ve been on your spiritual journey, and where you’re going. Out loud, in private, in order, or backwards all the way, this book of questions will have you laughing, praying, thinking, and maybe asking a question or two yourself. It’s a creative and revealing way to get to know God–and you–better than ever. So go ahead. Grab a pen. And get ready to get real.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs comes the first “thrilling”* novel in the Hurog duology.Most everyone thinks Ward of Hurog is a simple-minded fool—and that’s just fine by him. But few people know that his foolishness is (very convincingly) feigned. And that it’s the only thing that’s saved him from death.When his abusive father dies, Ward becomes the new lord of Hurog...until a nobleman declares that he is too dim-witted t...

Elizabeth Moon is back with the fourth adventure in her bestselling fantasy epic. Moon brilliantly weaves a colorful tapestry of action, betrayal, love, and magic set in a richly imagined world that stands alongside those of such fantasy masters as George R. R. Martin and Robin Hobb.The unthinkable has occurred in the kingdom of Lyonya. The queen of the Elves—known as the Lady—is dead, murdered by former elves twisted by dark powers. Now the Lady’s half-elven grandson must heal the...

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWSAcclaimed author Elizabeth Moon spins gripping, richly imagined epic fantasy novels that have earned comparisons to the work of such authors as Robin Hobb and Lois McMaster Bujold. In this volume, Moon’s brilliant masterwork reaches its triumphant conclusion.The mysterious reappearance of magery throughout the land has been met with suspicion, fear, and violence. In the kingdom of Lyonya, Kie...

Do you, or someone you know, have a difficult past that won't let go?Do you struggle with guilt, shame, and self-worth? Have you been emotionally or sexually abused?This anonymous booklet is by someone who carried a load of guilt for years because of events from her past. She suffered through abuse, lies, and personal failures that made her feel dirty, worthless, and hopeless. Silently and fearfully she endured alone until she finally found her freedom.This is her s...

A fantasy romance that will steal your breath....Rapunzel meets Vikings in this steamy second chance, dragon shifter romance featuring a captive princess desperate to escape an arranged mating, who flees straight into the arms of the ex-husband whose heart she once broke.The old eddas speak of dreki—fabled creatures that haunt the depths of Iceland’s volcanoes and steal away fair maidens.Haakon wants none of such myths. For...

Sometimes we get caught up in talking and forget that God gave us two ears with which we can hear each other. God also gave us spiritual ears that He uses to communicate with us. God is a relational being. That means that He created us so that we can have a relationship with Him, our Creator. But sometimes we fill our lives up with so much noise that we drown God's voice out.In order to hear God, we need to be tuned to Him. If we don't practice this "tuning in" process, it can go w...

Part of the 8-book Tamora Pierce reissue for Fall 2006, this title in the Circle Opens quartet features spellbinding new cover art. Concides with the release of WILL OF THE EMPRESS in trade pb. Lady Sandrilene fa Toren knows all about unusual magic--she herself spins and weaves it like thread. But when she witnesses a boy dancing a spell, even she is confounded. To her dismay she gets news of a mysterious murderer stalking a clan of local merchants. The killer employs the strangest magic o...