Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott.Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned.When an arrogant prince (and his equally arrogant entourage) gets stuck in Orledder Halt as part of brutal political intrigue, competent and sunny deputy courier Elen—once a child slave meant to shield noblemen from the poisonous Pall—is assigned to guide him through the hills to reach his destination.

**“This is a great collection, a fun collection, an important collection, a highly recommended collection. The Very Best of Kate Elliott is the very best that genre fiction can offer.”**-—Book SmugglersKickass heroines and riveting storytelling are the calling cards of groundbreaking fantasy author Kate Elliott (Crown of Stars, Crossroads, Court of Fives). In this long-awaited retrospective collection, her bold a...

All four novels in the saga of a young woman caught between a rebellious nomadic people and their alien oppressors: "Truly an epic masterpiece" (SF Site).In Jaran, the Earth of the future is just one of the planets ruled by the vast Chapalii empire. The volatility of these alien overlords is something with which Tess Soerensen is all too familiar. Her brother, Charles, rebelled against them and was rewarded by being elevated into their interstellar system. ...

Sapphic romance amidst a tale of palace intrigue from one of fantasy's best–and best-loved–writers.To secure her beloved grandmother's rescue from a vindictive master, lowly servant Kyuri makes a desperate bargain with the noble Dorven. She must accompany him into the Flower Court at the heart of the imperial palace to search for his missing sister. But the fate of the sister is unclear, and seems to be bound up in a power struggle between ambitious princes.

The bestselling author of Court of Fives sets off the Highroad trilogy with "a fast-paced space opera with a likable, courageous female protagonist" ( Library Journal).Willful as well as physically brave, Lily Ransome is dissatisfied by the options available to her on Unruli: She can either join her family's lucrative mining business or begin procreating. When Heredes, her beloved martial arts instructor, tutor, and father figure, is kidnapped by ...

A woman seeks her destiny among a clan of nomadic warriors trapped in interstellar intrigue: "Absorbing . . . There should be more SF like this" (Jo Walton).In the past, humans were the dominant star-traveling species in the universe—until the Chapalil came, conquered, and absorbed the Earth into their intergalactic empire.One of the only humans ever granted nobility by the Chapalil, Charles Soerenson once led a failed rebellion against the alien overlords. ...

Surprising betrayals, surprising alliances, and surprising discoveries of heritage abound in this energetic sequel to The Witch Roads.When the royal party finds themselves in a land they never believed they could access, it will take all of Prince Gevulin's (admittedly impressive) diplomatic skills to forge a coalition with an unlikely group of would-be allies.Meanwhile, as Elen mourns her lost love, an unwelcome visit to the land of her birth brin...

From the author of the Crown of Stars series, "a sweeping tale of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and intrigue, impelled by the mysteries that lie at its heart" (Jacqueline Carey, New York Times–bestselling author).Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Epic FantasyIn the realm of the Hundred, the Black Wolves have become the elite warriors of the king. For fifteen years, they've been chasing the last...

Set in an alternate Europe, the first Crown of Stars epic fantasy chronicles a world-shaking conflict for the survival of humanity.“A complex fantasy world with intriguing parallels to European history, colorful characters, and plenty of action and magic.” —LocusIt begins with civil war . . .For though King Henry still holds the crown of Wendar, his reign has long been contested by his sister Sabella. There are many eager t...

Transported to a magical world, a young couple must find a labyrinth city's hidden treasure to return home in this novel from the author of Crown of Stars.With marriage comes change, and for Sanjay and Chryse, that change is literally world altering. After their wedding reception, they accidentally drop a gift—a pack of special tarot cards—onto an elevator floor. The cards scatter, the lights go out, and all at once, they find themselves transported to Ang...

From one of the genre's finest writers comes a bold new epic fantasy in which science and magic are locked in a deadly struggle.It is the dawn of a new age. . . The Industrial Revolution has begun, factories are springing up across the country, and new technologies are transforming in the cities. But the old ways do not die easy.Cat and Bee are part of this revolution. Young women at college, learning of the science that will shape their future and ignorant o...

**"Non-stop action! Space battles! Intrigue! This is the kind of space opera that I love best—but Elliott does it even better."—**New York Times bestselling author Ann LeckieNew York Times bestselling author Kate Elliott brings us a thrilling new science fiction adventure set in a rich universe full of political intrigue with Unconquerable Sun.Bookpage's Best Books of the YearAutost...