What does a master artificer need after eliminating a threat to the future empire? Nothing but a chance to finally pursue his craft in peace.I cheated death itself and returned to the glorious city on the Neva, the one we built together with the Czar. Three hundred years have passed, and everything has changed. I've awakened in the body of a young count with a scandalous reputation.But I am still an artificer. I am home. And I can become even stronger now—just as soon as I ...

Will you be remembered for where you went or how you got there?As a WWII amphibious vehicle ascends from the USS Nevada to Normandy Beach, we are transported to a pivotal moment in history. Here, Charles Trammel, a young man from a wealthy and influential family, reflects on the events that have led him to this place and time. Each chapter brings him closer to shore, intertwining his current thoughts with his past. Through these reflections, Charles grapples with his identity, real...

It's time to claim her destiny.Someone is stealing dragons and killing the farmers who raise them. Charl and her friends have been charged with finding those responsible and bringing them to justice. Her ability to communicate with dragons should give them an edge.Too bad the dragons won't cooperate.Raging forest fires, deadly underwater creatures, and irascible dragons await in this final installment to the Hatched adventure where Charl fa...

Atticus King had his life mapped out—train hard, play volleyball, keep to himself. That is, until Noah Rossi burst onto the scene: charismatic, impulsive, a storm that tore through Atticus's carefully built walls and set his world on fire. They didn't fit—Noah was everything Atticus wasn't—but somehow, they found a rhythm in their shared love for the game and an undeniable pull toward each other. It was everything Atticus never knew he wanted.But j...

I'd dedicated my whole life to becoming the next Guardian of the Empire. I'd seen it all: endless killings, wars, and coups. I was gifted, and I became the youngest of the Genius rank, striking fear into the hearts of my enemies.Evidently, that wasn't enough.My real journey only began when I lost everyone who was dear to me, and then used a secret Guardian technique to travel one day back in time—so I could get revenge on those responsible.Only now it seemed I'd gon...

A new commission turns out far more complicated than it first appears, for this time it isn't only about magic, but the human heart. And the outcome will shape more than one destiny. Still, what better challenge could a true artificer hope for?Count Voznesensky will master the craft of the forge and call on the power of nature itself. He will offer an extraordinary chance to his new associates—and to a desert world that has long forgotten the sun. And along the way, he'll finally s...

Every known rank of magic has been claimed. Every aspect, mastered. And this means the real journey is just beginning.Ahead lie new worlds—but first, an old enemy lurking in the shadows needs to be dealt with, and the phantoms that must be destroyed once and for all.Between starting a new year at the academy, stealing an island, earning a noble title, discovering a genuine golem, breaking two supposedly unbreakable oaths, shaking up the Great Desert, recruiting an alchemist...

The artificer has no client this time—and the stakes are far higher than usual. A friend must be saved.The trail leads into disputed lands, home to an ancient people—ruled by unfamiliar magic, riddled with anomalies, and brimming with discoveries no one expected. The final pair of magical aspects marks the start of a much longer journey. And the rescue mission is no longer just about saving people, but entire worlds. At least, that's what their inhabitants claim . . .Yet no...

The Patriarch has finally recovered—and immediately set off on a journey. Alexander, meanwhile, heads to the Imperial hunting grounds in search of a creature that proved too much for even the Empire's most seasoned gamekeeper.The task seems simple enough: study the animalistic aspect of magic. However, its natural pair is necromancy, which complicates matters somewhat. Once again, the peaceful profession of an artificer leads Alexander into trouble—and into another world. A world o...

And once again, a new commission turns out anything but simple. At first, nothing makes sense at all—but as events unfold, dangerous details begin to surface . . . ones that could shake the Imperial throne itself.To make matters worse, the Voznesensky mansion is getting visitors—and not the pleasant kind. Not to mention that a clash with a powerful dark mage could happen any moment.And yet, no obstacle is insurmountable, be it an ancient curse or meddlesome relatives. Our h...

A job from an old family friend unleashes a flood of surprises. And there's a bigger problem than dark mage threats—the patriarch is sick, and only one healer can save him.The mission? Complete the job—and track down that healer. Along the way there will be new allies, unexpected charges, and a conspiracy starring the mysterious death mage once again.Oh, and that pesky riddle from the past? Still needs solving.Time to buckle up. Things are about to get interesting.

"Don't trust anyone."Prax's warning to Charl when she leaves for Sorcester sticks in her mind like a flock of sugar sprites swarming a beehive.Soon she finds herself in the glittering world of the noble elite, where vanity enchantments and grandeur spells threaten to untether her from the simple life she's always known. Here, her family legacy means nothing. Instead, mustering support to fight the criminal charges against her gets her labeled as a ...