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In a world where magic feeds on human life, power carries the threat of corruption from the start.
Feast of Souls
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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In a world where magic feeds on human life, power carries the threat of corruption from the start. In Feast of Souls, a young woman’s rising abilities place her against an immortal male order while her fate binds to a dying prince and a world sliding toward war. This is high fantasy built on sacrifice, dark power, and the fear of what ambition can awaken.
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Classic high fantasy gets a vampire twist in this epic trilogy set in a world of treachery and war, good and evil—and where the cost of magic is life itself.
As a young woman’s powers grow to rival those of the immortal, all-male Magisters, her fate becomes entwined with that of a sick prince . . .
At the end of her bestselling Coldfire trilogy, C.S. Friedman challenged readers to imagine what a world would be like if sorcery required the ultimate sacrifice—that of life itself. Now, in Feast of Souls, she introduces us to a terrifying world in which the cost of magic is just that . . . in which the fuel for sorcery is the very fire of the human spirit, and those who hunger for magical power must pay for it with their lives. In this epic tale of nightmarish shadows and desperate hope, the greatest threat of all may not be that of ancient enemies returned, or ancient wars resumed, but of the darkness that lies within the hearts of men.
With Feast of Souls, C.S. Friedman returns to the epic style which has made her one of the most popular fantasy writers in the genre. This first book of the Magisters trilogy plunges readers into a world of vampire-like magical powers, erotic interludes, treachery, war, sorcery—and a draconic creature of horrific power and evil.
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In a family blessed by the gods, Gemma Ashbourne stands apart as the one daughter whose body rejects magic instead of wielding it.
A Crown of Ivy and Glass
Romantasy · Dark Fantasy
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In a family blessed by the gods, Gemma Ashbourne stands apart as the one daughter whose body rejects magic instead of wielding it. As blood feuds, demonic legends, and attacks on the Middlemist close in, A Crown of Ivy and Glass blends forbidden desire, court intrigue, and awakening power into a romantasy built on longing, inheritance, and the danger of becoming what others fear.
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"Full of high stakes and detailed fantasy worldbuilding with interesting mythology for readers." —Library Journal
New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn, Claire Legrand, makes her stunning adult debut with A Crown of Ivy and Glass, a lush, sweeping, steamy forbidden romance series starter that's perfect for fans of Bridgerton and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Lady Gemma Ashbourne seemingly has it all. She's young, gorgeous, and rich. Her family was Anointed by the gods, blessed with incredible abilities. But underneath her glittering façade, Gemma is deeply sad. Years ago, her sister Mara was taken to the Middlemist to guard against treacherous magic. Her mother abandoned the family. Her father and eldest sister, Farrin—embroiled in a deadly blood feud with the mysterious Bask family—often forget Gemma exists.
Worst of all, Gemma is the only Ashbourne to possess no magic. Instead, her body fights it like poison. Constantly ill, aching with loneliness, Gemma craves love and yearns to belong.
Then she meets the devastatingly handsome Talan d'Astier. His family destroyed themselves, seduced by a demon, and Talan, the only survivor, is determined to redeem their honor. Intrigued and enchanted, Gemma proposes a bargain: She'll help Talan navigate high society if he helps her destroy the Basks. According to popular legend, a demon called The Man With the Three-Eyed Crown is behind the families' blood feud—slay the demon, end the feud.
But attacks on the Middlemist are increasing. The plot against the Basks quickly spirals out of control. And something immense and terrifying is awakening in Gemma, drawing her inexorably toward Talan and an all-consuming passion that could destroy her—or show her the true strength of her power at last.
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Orcs flips the usual fantasy script and puts the so-called monsters front and center.
Orcs
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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Orcs flips the usual fantasy script and puts the so-called monsters front and center. Instead of noble heroes in polished armor, this story follows a brutal, battle-worn warband of orcs forced through a world of bloodshed, betrayal, and human treachery. Fast-moving, darkly funny, and packed with combat, it turns familiar fantasy expectations inside out and makes the bad guys a whole lot more interesting.
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Fantasy's bad guys finally get their due in the first book of this action packed tale of Orc valor and human treachery.
"Look at me. Look at the Orc.
There is fear and hatred in your eyes. To you I am a monster, a skulker in the shadows, a fiend to scare your children with. A creature to be hunted down and slaughtered like a beast in the fields.
It is time you pay heed to the beast. And see the beast in yourself. I have your fear. But I have earned your respect.
Hear my story. Feel the flow of blood and be thankful. Thankful that it was me, not you, who bore the sword. Thankful to the orcs; born to fight, destined to win peace for all."
This book will change the way you feel about Orcs forever.
"Weirdly charming, fast-moving, and freaky . . . the most fun you're likely to have with a warband of orcs." —New York Times–bestselling author Tad Williams
"Wall-to-wall action with undercurrents of dark humor. . . . The heroes are orcs—though you wouldn't want to meet any of them on a dark night." —International bestselling author David Gemmell
"A strange tale of magic, fantastic creatures, and mythical elder races that warps your expectations." —SF Site
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This dark fantasy fits readers who want gothic atmosphere, brutal divine magic, and a toxic, slow-burning bond edged with obsession.
House of the Beast
Romantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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In a house ruled by gods, blood, and cruelty, vengeance becomes its own form of devotion. In House of the Beast, Alma sacrifices her arm to save her dying mother and instead becomes bound to a death god who offers power, revenge, and ruin. This dark fantasy fits readers who want gothic atmosphere, brutal divine magic, and a toxic, slow-burning bond edged with obsession.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER!
“As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story.” —Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
Step into the dark coming-of-age fantasy debut from The Legend of Korra illustrator Michelle Wong, where a young woman bound to a mysterious god seeks revenge on her aristocratic family in a story of divine rituals, brutal magic, and twisted love—featuring illustrations throughout by the author.
Born out of wedlock and shunned by society, Alma found solace in solitude—so long as her mother was by her side. But when illness strikes, Alma reaches out to the father she’s never known and uncovers a dark truth: she’s a bastard of House Avera, one of the four noble families that serve the gods, and her father is a vessel of the Dread Beast, a harbinger of death.
To save her mother, Alma agrees to sacrifice her arm in a blood-soaked ceremony that binds her to the Beast. But the cure never comes, leaving her trapped in a hostile, gothic estate—despised by her relatives and used as a pawn in her father’s schemes.
Now vengeance drives her, guided by the god who shadows her every step. He appears only to her—a beautiful, monstrous prince—whispering that she’s destined to reshape the world. With his dark magic fueling her, Alma sets out to destroy the House that took everything from her. But as their bond deepens and their plans grow more perilous, she must decide if her god’s honeyed words—and her forbidden feelings for him—are leading her to victory, or dragging the mortal world to ruin.
“A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful world building, Wong’s debut is sure to become a celebrated classic.”— Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child
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It fits dark fantasy readers who want a scarred older hero, creeping dread, and a quest shaped as much by trauma as by monsters.
Aching God
Dark Fantasy · Fairy Tale · Grim Dark · Sword and Sorcery
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Auric Manteo thought he had left the horrors of his adventuring life behind, but old nightmares and an urgent summons drag him back to the one place he never wanted to see again. To save his daughter, he must return to the haunted Barrowlands and face ancient ruins, deadly traps, and something far worse waiting in the dark. It fits dark fantasy readers who want a scarred older hero, creeping dread, and a quest shaped as much by trauma as by monsters.
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"CLOSER, MORTAL. YOU ARE HERE, FINALLY, TO FEED THE ACHING GOD..."
The days of adventure are passed for Auric Manteo. Retired to the countryside and isolated with his scars and riches, he no longer delves into forbidden ruins seeking dark wisdom and treasure. But just as old nightmares begin plaguing his sleep, he receives an urgent summons back to that old life. To save his only daughter, he must return to the place of his greatest trauma: the haunted Barrowlands. Along with a group of inexperienced companions and an old soldier, he must confront the dangers of the ancient and wicked Djao civilization. He has survived fell beasts, insidious traps, and deadly hazards before. But how can he contend with the malice of a bloodthirsty living god?
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In a land where gods shape the wilds and monsters stalk the forests, a former warrior turned guide is pulled back toward the destiny he tried to leave…
Gods of the Wyrdwood
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Fantasy Adventure
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In a land where gods shape the wilds and monsters stalk the forests, a former warrior turned guide is pulled back toward the destiny he tried to leave behind. Gods of the Wyrdwood pairs immersive worldbuilding with a dangerous journey through Crua as Cahan escorts a priestess into the deadly woods. What unfolds is an epic fantasy full of ancient power, hard choices, and consequences that reach far beyond one missing child.
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“A splendid fantasy work, full of RJ’s trademark invention." —Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author
Our lands are wild with gods. Our woods are wild with monsters...
Cahan is known as a Forester—a man capable of navigating the dangerous forests of Crua like no one else. But once he was more. Once he was a warrior.
Udinny serves the goddess of the lost, a keeper of the small and helpless. When Udinny needs to venture into the Wyrdwood to find a missing child, she asks Cahan to be her guide.
But in a land where land is won and lost for uncaring gods, where the forest is full of monsters, Cahan will need to choose between his past life and the one leads now—and his choice will have consequences for his entire world.
Praise for Gods of the Wyrdwood:
"A sweeping story of destiny and redemption. Weighty, deliberate, tender and brutal, this is a big, wonderful book and an utterly involving read." —Daily Mail
"A triple-threat of world-building, character and plot." —SFX Magazine
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Hatred turns dangerous when revenge transforms a woman into the very monster she was raised to destroy.
A Clash of Villains
Romantasy · Dark Fantasy
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Hatred turns dangerous when revenge transforms a woman into the very monster she was raised to destroy. In A Clash of Villains, she enters a brutal werewolf academy ruled by power plays, buried secrets, and an ancient threat tied to her own fate. The dark romance at its center sharpens the tension, with betrayal, transformation, and a commander as dangerous as the world around him.
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When two villains collide, the world doesn’t stand a chance—but neither do their hearts.
In a world of monsters, vengeance breeds villains.
For years, I burned with hatred for the creatures who ruled our realm, mourning the devastation they brought to my family. Revenge was my only purpose—until a reckless act of heroism turned me into the very thing I despised.
Now, I’m thrust into Lycora Training Academy, where werewolves are forged and power games reign supreme. It’s a battleground of secrets and betrayals, and I’m no stranger to fighting dirty. But as I navigate this savage new world, I uncover whispers of an ancient threat—one that could shatter everything. And somehow, I’m the key to its destruction… or its awakening.
Then there’s him. The brooding, arrogant Commander whose growl could unravel me and whose motives are as dark as his smirk. He’s dangerous, maddening, and utterly irresistible. But in a place where loyalty is a weapon and trust is a death sentence, I can’t afford to let my guard down—not for him, not for anyone.
In a clash of villains, the real question isn’t who’s the hero. It’s who will strike first.
A Clash of Villains—where love, power, and betrayal collide in a tale darker than the moonlit sky.
Perfect for fans of dark romantic fantasy, werewolf mythology, sassy and strong FMCs, and a hot, growling Commander who knows how to play dirty.
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An empire racing toward progress begins to sense the approach of its own extinction.
Grave Empire
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Fantasy Adventure · Sword and Sorcery
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An empire racing toward progress begins to sense the approach of its own extinction. In Grave Empire, industrial ambition collides with outlawed sorcery when a spreading plague and a broken prophecy signal the coming Great Silence. Tasked with seeking forbidden answers, ambassador Renata Rainer must navigate war, politics, and ancient forces in this epic fantasy shaped by looming catastrophe and moral reckoning.
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From critically acclaimed author Richard Swan, Grave Empire begins the epic tale of an empire on the verge of industrial revolution, where sorcery and arcane practices are outlawed – and where an ancient prophecy threatens the coming end of days.
"A dazzling and immersive epic fantasy." ― Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Blood once turned the wheels of empire. Now it is money.
A new age of exploration and innovation has dawned, and the Empire of the Wolf stands to take its place as the foremost power in the known world. Glory and riches await.
But dark days are coming. A mysterious plague has broken out in the pagan kingdoms to the north, while in the south, the Empire’s proxy war in the lands of the wolfmen is weeks away from total collapse.
Worse still is the message brought to the Empress by two heretic monks, who claim to have lost contact with the spirits of the afterlife. The monks believe this is the start of an ancient prophecy heralding the end of days—the Great Silence.
It falls to Renata Rainer, a low-ranking ambassador to an enigmatic and vicious race of mermen, to seek answers from those who still practice the arcane arts. But with the road south beset by war and the Empire on the brink of supernatural catastrophe, soon there may not be a world left to save...
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A dying mother sends her twelve-year-old son on a journey no child should have to take.
The Talisman
Horror · Dark Fantasy
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A dying mother sends her twelve-year-old son on a journey no child should have to take. In The Talisman, Jack Sawyer crosses America and a parallel realm known as the Territories in search of a mystical object that can save her life. As he moves between worlds shadowed by violence and dark magic, this epic fantasy thriller explores courage, sacrifice, and the cost of growing up too soon.
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The iconic, “extraordinary” (The Washington Post) collaboration between bestselling authors Stephen King and Peter Straub—an epic #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy thriller about a young boy’s quest to save his mother’s life.
Jack Sawyer, twelve years old, is about to begin a most fantastic journey, an exalting, terrifying quest for the mystical Talisman—the only thing that can save Jack’s dying mother. But to reach his goal, Jack must make his way not only across the breadth of the United States but also through the wondrous and menacing parallel world of the Territories.
In the Territories, Jack finds another realm, where the air is so sweet and clear a man can smell a radish being pulled from the ground a mile away—and a life can be snuffed out instantly in the continuing struggle between good and evil. Here Jack discovers “Twinners,” reflections of the people he knows on earth—most notably Queen Laura DeLoessian, the Twinner of Jack’s own imperiled mother. As Jack “flips” between worlds, making his way westward toward the redemptive Talisman, a sequence of heart-stopping encounters challenges him at every step.
An unforgettable epic of adventure and resounding triumph, The Talisman is one of the most influential and highly praised works of fantasy ever written.
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A Bargain of Smoke and Vines begins with a kingdom on the brink and a princess offered as the price of survival.
A Bargain of Smoke and Vines
Romantasy · Dark Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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A Bargain of Smoke and Vines begins with a kingdom on the brink and a princess offered as the price of survival. When Amara Tyne agrees to wed the ruthless fae crown prince to protect her Grove, she enters a hostile court thick with secrets and rebellion. This romantasy blends political tension, forced proximity, and dangerous alliances in a world shaped by power and earthbound magic.
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In the Sundered Kingdoms, we who tend the Grove do not concern ourselves with what lies beyond our borders. Our purpose is to mend and to grow and as the firstborn daughter, I, Amara Tyne, am princess to our people.
But our lands and earthen powers have fallen under the hungry gaze of a would-be usurper, who demands we bend the knee in his quest to take control of this world. Our only hope for survival is an alliance with the fearsome Mordorin Fae, who rule the Sundered Kingdoms with an iron fist. To keep our freedom and protect the Grove, a bargain must be struck, but there is just one thing the Mordorin want… a bride fit for their wicked crown prince, Daedalus Phaedren.
To save my people from destruction, I must leave the lush green of my home and live out my days in the stronghold of Baev’kalath, serving as wife to a heartless killer. But there are secrets within these castle walls, and the rebel army marches ever closer. If I must fight, then I must place myself where I dread most. At Daed’s side.
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A stolen relic becomes the spark that could unravel empires.
Toric’s Dagger
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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A stolen relic becomes the spark that could unravel empires. Twins Belwynn and Soren are sent to retrieve Toric’s Dagger, only to find themselves hunted by mercenaries, zealots, and sorcerers who crave its power. Bound by magic and a telepathic link, they must navigate betrayal and rising darkness in this epic fantasy quest of loyalty, destiny, and fragile trust.
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Toric's Dagger is just another religious relic.
Until it's stolen.
Twins Belwynn and Soren lead a team tasked with its retrieval. Drawn into a world of danger and treachery, they must rely on Soren's magical abilities, and on the telepathic bond they share.
Now, as kingdoms and empires start to fall, the twins confront the dark forces that threaten them. They must not let the Dagger fall into the wrong hands. But when mercenaries, zealots, and sorcerers, are all hunting for the same weapon, who should they trust?
If you enjoy the sweeping world-building and complex characters of classic epic fantasy series like Lord of the Rings and The Wheel of Time, you'll love this thrilling quest. Don't wait - buy now before the price changes!
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Mercy is their trade, but glory is the dream that pulls them forward.
The Boneless Mercies
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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Mercy is their trade, but glory is the dream that pulls them forward. In The Boneless Mercies, four hired killers take on a monstrous threat that could rewrite their futures and the stories told about women in their world. This dark young adult fantasy blends blood-soaked quests with sisterhood, ambition, and a fierce reclamation of legend.
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A group of defiant young women pursue a destructive monster in a dark world in this epic young adult fantasy.
"These fierce, honorable adolescent female warriors hold their own and break all the rules. Marked by flawless worldbuilding. Wow." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Barnes & Noble Best YA Book of the Year
Frey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are the Boneless Mercies—girls hired to kill quickly, quietly, and mercifully. But Frey is weary of the death trade and, having been raised on the heroic sagas of her people, dreams of a bigger life.
When she hears of an unstoppable monster ravaging a nearby town, Frey decides this is the Mercies' one chance out. The fame and fortune of bringing down such a beast would ensure a new future for all the Mercies. In fact, her actions may change the fate of women everywhere.
Full of fierce girls, bloodlust, tenuous alliances, and unapologetic quests for glory, this elegantly spun tale challenges the power of storytelling—and who gets to be the storyteller . . .
Perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater, V.E. Schwab, and Heidi Heilig.
"It's easy to call this a gender-swapped retelling of the epic Beowulf, but that fails to convey its true charm . . . There is room in this world for more than one epic, and we can hope that Tucholke will return to it to tell us more about this ongoing feud." —NPR.org
"Tucholke injects close intimacy into her lush saga, interweaving love and murder, mercy and glory into her portrayal of life and death. It is a beautiful, haunting modern-day epic that stars a bold and resourceful sisterhood of heroines unafraid to claim agency." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
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