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About Featured Book: The Call of Magic – Book One of The Fool’s Journey by A. R. C.

Freshly graduated from high school, EMMA LIE has never let go the betrayal her father served her. On the eve of her college departure, burdened with grand designs, Emma finds herself branded by a strange mark.

Bewildered by its appearance, Emma becomes distracted, then suspicious, of a captivating boy named THIES KRAUSMANN. Suspecting he bears the same symbol, she brings him closer and, amid a passionate moment, demands the truth from him. His cryptic answers skew her reality forever. Magic is real. The impression on her arm is an invitation by FATE.

Called by magic, invited by Thies and his mysterious colleague, Emma refuses their offer to join a cabal of magicians.

An unknown assailant chooses that hour to strike, and Emma is thrust into the world of magic, stolen away from her home even as the aggressor orders the kidnapping of her mom.

They’re transported to the Citadel, the stronghold of the magic Legion. Emma seeks reassurance from Thies, her only lifeline in that strange city. Compelled to trust him, pressed through Orientation, and shown the terror of the Merim, Emma wants nothing more than to return to her life. The secret war being waged by the Legionnaires beyond the Well in the Land of Magic is not her destiny.

She is told by the HIGH PRIESTESS that she cannot return. She is a recruit, now, bound by blood.

Lofty intentions derailed, her mother in mortal danger, and forced into military servitude, Emma struggles, resenting her captivity. Within hours, she alienates the other recruits and, resisting their overtures of friendship, plots escape. Rebuffing Thies’ attempts at romance, pushed to his side by the brutal training regimen, Emma battles for her own heart just as she fights for survival.

Battered by periods of torturous instruction, she finds herself losing ground. Thies is persistent. The moments they shared before her forced entry into the Legion were a reality she never imagined could be hers. Still, she plans desertion.

Strange things occur in the Citadel. The Legionnaires hold her suspect, THE PROFESSOR follows her in the hallways, and a magical parasite has escaped the Land of Magic. When Emma stumbles on a means of escape, her intentions to flee bear fruit. She must find the time and power to explore a mysterious set of tunnels. Days pass, and though Emma had originally shut herself off from friendship, she finds her teammates are as persistent as Thies. Her feelings for Thies intensify, but she cannot abandon her mother, or the life she had planned.

Emma is ordered to help clear the dangerous parasite. In a show of tremendous magic, the parasitic goop forms into a man-shape, claiming it will find her just as she and her companions annihilate it with their combined powers. Yet remnants of the slime are discovered after. It has not yet been destroyed as they had hoped. Despite this setback, Legion life must go on.

In Legion rite, Emma is paraded before the veterans at a ball. Dressed to perfection, plied with alcohol, Emma’s heart gives in. She and Thies fall into love.

In the hours after, Emma is caught in her daily attempts to escape.

Imprisoned, struggling against Thies’ heartbreak, Emma is forced to explain her actions. She learns that the parasite has become aggressive, that it is sentient, even. At the promenade, it abducted one of her teammates. Those who were closest to her disappear one by one.

It comes for Emma, but is driven away.

Intent on saving her friends, with Thies at her side, Emma agrees to act as bait, engaging in a dangerous mission. She joins the High Priestess and the Professor, racing against the opening of the Well. When Thies is captured, Emma has no choice but to chase after him. They enter the Land of Magic.

Confronted by the parasitic extension of a Merim’s power, the pair engage in a desperate battle against a powerful foe. And just when they have won an astonishing victory, another Merim arrives.

Emma dispatches the proxy of the first, and the second Merim disappears. Thies lies on the ground. Though unwounded, he rises inexorably into the sky. Fearing for his life, Emma clings to him with desperation, but is knocked unconscious. She awakens to a world without her love.

Unknowing whether Thies is dead, she vows to return him to the land of the living.

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The Fool's Journey, a massive new series written in two parts – with blog posts acting counter-point to monthly-published novels – revolves around a cabal of warrior mages, and focuses heavily on the inclusion of Tarot.
For more information, visit A.R.C.'s website at https://quickandanimus.com/books?utm_source=106

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About Bolan’s Quest by Paul Simmonds

Limited time promotional price = $3.99 (ebook version) for November 2019.

The first volume of the ‘Bolan’s Quest’ fantasy series.

Bolan’s Quest, Legend of the Black Sword is a twisting tale set in a world not unlike our own, only from a time long, long ago. . .

Bolan is a conflicted servant of his religion. Conflicted how? Well, he struggles with his beliefs, his path in life and the meaning of it all. He is a deep thinking man who is not afraid to challenge those beliefs, to doubt their origin and even ridicule them.
Join him as he gives up his quiet, relaxing fishing days down by the stream to undertake a task that on the face of it, looks pretty mundane – delivering holy books to the surrounding areas.
But all is not what it seems. . . as the journey begins, a sword is unearthed. Not just any sword, but a black sword. What perils lie locked within the blade of this ancient sword? How will it affect Bolan’s journey? Is everything quite what it appears?
Through the lush fields and forests, across streams and lakes, over great mountains and meandering valleys, immerse yourself within the pages and live life through the eyes of those that inhabit this weird and wondrous world.
Follow Bolan on his quest of self discovery in a world full of intrigue, magic, religion, enlightenment and of course . . . EPIC BATTLES!

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About The Convergence – Secret of the Blood Cave by Chad R. Noris

The timelines were brought together by the cataclysm of a millennia…
It’s been thirty years since the incident and things are finally starting to settle down. Nobles enjoy specimens of illegal dinosaur meat in the black market, future cyberpunks hack the system in the back of dodgy restaurants, and the Age of Magic is alive and well in the form of advanced weaponry. Overlooking them is none other than the Kingdom of Camelot.
Beneath the surface, however, the rebels are still looking for a way to bring the new government to its knees. Sitting above them in the castle that was once Camelot, the Core dictate the five zones behind their masks, unaware of how unhappy their people are. Ryoko, the woman who is like the dragon, is too preoccupied by the storm brewing in the castle. Deep within the vault is a magical artifact, protected by a manner of traps and enchantments, and it grows stronger each day.
When they find out about the artifact and its magical properties, the revolution wants into the castle. Sitting on the frontlines, Kai earned the respect of the rebels with more than his computer skills. And so the plan began to take back what they believe is theirs…

This novel is clean of sexual and harem materials, suitable for all ages.

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About Julian Fox, The Dream Guardian by E.J. Miranda

It is said that dreams are just that: only dreams. But believe me, this is not always true. Some dreams are as real as the dreamer.

Thanks to their dreams, dreamers can receive the special visit of eternal wisdom that has inspired the creativity of great inventors, scientists, musicians, and even writers throughout the ages.

This creative wisdom is not always the type that appears to the eager conscience. Sometimes, a Defiler, a destroyer of dreams, is the one who tries to appear before the dreamer. These creatures were once humans, but they allowed their pain and desire for revenge to take over and seek the same miserable fate for the one who dreams.

You must not fear — Dream Guardians, also known as Kelsdrant, will always protect the one who dreams, even with their own life. They are people of flesh and bone, just like you and me, or at least they are on Earth.

The following story is dedicated to the fun, extravagant, and enlightening life of Julian Fox, the Dream Guardian.

Be prepared, dear reader. It is time to dream, laugh, reflect, and even maybe cry.

Welcome to the Land of the Wise Dreams.

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About Through the Mirrah by K.C. Otenti

Beyond the looking glass lies a world of torment …

Despondent, lonely, and booted from her favorite bar, Aideen has convinced herself that life is fine the way it is, as long as she gets to keep on drinking.

But all that changes when she falls through her living room mirror to find herself trapped in another world: D’Nal Harrim, where monsters called Turkeys and evil men called Trappers scour the land for Refuse—addicts—to kill.

Now Aideen has to find her way home. Her ultimate ally is a man called Sterling, also from her world, but she loses him to an unjust imprisonment. After taking a mortal wound, Aideen makes a deal with Imuhn, a magical being.

But even as her problems begin to feel solved, the truth on the other side of the mirror draws Aideen in deeper. The world is in trouble. She must rescue Sterling and save D’Nal Harrim … no matter the cost.

Aideen must decide what is more important: Life as she knows it, or what lies beyond in the other world. With death before her, can she save what matters?

Lord of the Rings meets Through the Looking Glass in this adventure fantasy. A light read with a dark tone.

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About The Bud Hutchins Supernatural Thriller Series #1-3 by JB Michaels

***Kindle Countdown deal August 26th to September 2nd***
The battle for your soul is ongoing.
There is only one defensive entity that keeps you free from the clutches of forced belief and unimaginable sacrifice: The Order of St. Michael.
From the Druid forests of Roman Britain to the modern streets of Chicago, a brilliant inventor and a monk of the Order team up to quell monsters, poltergeists, and evil humans hellbent on disrupting peace and creating chaos.

˃˃˃ Experience History in The Ancient Order!
Join Magnus, a Roman centurion, and Michaela, a Celtic warrior queen, as they battle an evil deeply entrenched in a Druid forest. The captivating origin of the Order awaits you.

˃˃˃ Rush headlong into the modern era with The Order of St. Michael and The Elixir!
Meet Bud Hutchins, a socially awkward super genius who talks too much and can’t get out of his own way. Will he heed the call to join the Order and save humanity?

Eh, maybe.

Meet Maeve, a beautiful young woman who happens to be a monk of an ancient Order tasked with keeping evil spirits at bay and saving Bud Hutchins from himself.

She rolls her eyes. A lot.

In these globe-trotting, action-packed supernatural thrillers, our heroes fight to contain ancient evils that call from beyond.

It’s time for you to join the Order. Battle monsters. Avenge the dead and save the natural world from supernatural destruction.

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About Wild Hare by Laura Koerber

“The world is coming to an end, but my personal life is okay, I guess.”
That was my response to Arne’s “How’re ya?” greeting. I pushed the oil rags and cigarette butts off the seat of his old pickup truck and climbed in. Arne is used to sour comments from me, so he just threw the truck into gear, gunned the engine and smirked, “Someone’s got a bee up his butt this morning.”
I let a half mile of clear cut rumble past the window while I thought about my shitty mood. The low-hanging, pinkish-gray smoke in the sky was getting on my nerves in a quietly grinding way like bad music or the smell of diesel oil: the kind of irritation that puts you in a crappy mood without you noticing how you got there.
Back when I was a kid, I used to enjoy the ride to town because of the way the road wound around through a mosaic of wetlands and forest and lakes. There used to be lots of moose back then too: big, somber, stupid animals. I’d kind of admired the moose because they were so much better at parenting than my folks had ever been.
Mostly gone now: the forest, the marshes around the lakes, the moose.
The ugly fake forest outside the truck windows pissed me off as much as the smoke. Everything was reminding me how screwed we all were. Then Arne asked, “What’s the point of being a fairy if you can’t just wave a magic wand and get stuff done?” Yeah, I’m a fairy. No, not that kind. I’m half-human, half-forest spirit from the wild hare clan. There used to be lots of us, but most of the full fairies have either died or moved away with the death of the forest.
I got distracted by the radio: jingle-jangle music and a lady’s voice cheerfully singing something about “making our own happiness.” I thought she was talking about growing your own weed—which I do and, yeah, it makes me happy—but she went warbling on, and I realized that it was one of those government things like “President’s Hour” and “Fly the Flag” events. An announcer burst into speech, “As America prepares for ‘Make Your Own Happiness Month of 2032’, cities and towns everywhere are planning events to celebrate local business leaders who are creating wealth and employment through free enterprise…”
Arne cut her off. “She oughta give me something to be happy about,” he muttered around his cigarette. I just looked out the window. I hadn’t been a happy kid, and I’d been a stupid, angry young man, but that was because of family stuff: I got in trouble a lot because of being half-fairy with a schizophrenic father and a mother who’d been invisible most of the time. I went through a lot of hassle at school and later with jobs until I got good at conning people and became a successful small time criminal.
It was Monday, and we were driving into town so I could help Arne go shopping. Sort of shopping. Theft, of course, because I’m a trickster who lives by the cold of “Feed, fornicate, fight.” Mostly that just meant girl friends and the occasional altercation. I didn’t know, as I drove to town that day, that one bad thing would lead to another until I had to fight a whole new way to defend myself and my friends.

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