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The Scorpion Raiders have three rules: Be ruthless. Be rich. Live like gods. Joella’s band of thieves lives deep in the jungle. Riding on giant scorpion dragons, they search the beautiful landscape for villages and caravans to rob. When insidious forces interrupt a routine raid, Joella becomes separated from her people. She’s alone except for a stolen book of legends and Marc, a pacifist dedicated to preserving the ways of the old goddess. Searching for their tribes, Joella and Marc brave violent beasts, deceitful clans, and the sweltering days and freezing nights of their beloved jungle. They must trust each other to right the wrongs of the past and save themselves, or risk the very landscape they hold so dear. The Scorpion’s Lullaby is a fast-paced, lyrical fantasy filled with creatures and characters who will take your breath away. Get your copy today and be transported into an unforgettable tale in this luminous, unique world. additional keywords: young adult fantasy, high fantasy, jungle, storytelling, legend, monsters, goddess, strong female heroine, teenage warrior, thief, raider, fantastic creatures, myth
Ruthlessness comes with a price. The Scorpion Raiders are a ruthless clan, traveling through the jungle and raiding villages and caravans. As the only child of their leader, Claire has lived a safe, comfortable life tucked away from their violence. Her one desire is to join her father, but he refuses to allow it. Her safe life has one major perk—her best friend, Gavin. But just when their friendship builds into something deeper, Claire finally gets the chance she's been waiting for—a chance to join the Scorpion Raiders and win her father's affection. Will she choose love with Gavin, or will she choose the quality her father treasures above all others—ruthlessness? This is a standalone story in the Luminous Lands series, and it features characters from the novel The Scorpion's Lullaby. additional keywords: high fantasy, jungle, scorpions, dragons, thieves, weapons, French, goddess, warriors, strong girl protagonist
Newberry Honour Award Winner & National Book Award Winner. Matt is six years old when he discovers that he is different from other children and other people. To most, Matt isn't considered a boy at all, but a beast, dirty and disgusting. But to El Patron, lord of a country called Opium, Matt is the guarantee of eternal life. El Patron loves Matt as he loves himself - for Matt is himself. They share the exact same DNA. As Matt struggles to understand his existence and what that existence truly means, he is threatened by a host of sinister and manipulating characters, from El Patron's power-hungry family to the brain-deadened eejits and mindless slaves that toil Opium's poppy fields. Surrounded by a dangerous army of bodyguards, escape is the only chance Matt has to survive. But even escape is no guarantee of freedom . . . because Matt is marked by his difference in ways that he doesn't even suspect. Praise for The House of Scorpions: 'It's a pleasure to read science fiction that's full of warm, strong characters... that doesn't rely on violence as the solution to complex problems of right and wrong. It's a pleasure to read.' Ursula K. LeGuin 'Fabulous' Diana Wynne Jones Also by Nancy Farmer: The Sea of Trolls Land of the Silver Apples The Islands of the Blessed The Lord of Opium
An impossible quest. A sun-scorched desert. A forbidden creature that could rescue her people—or destroy everything she holds dear. As a warrior for her desert kingdom, Inez thinks the drought is something for older, wiser people to resolve. She’s busy enough with training and trying to resist the charms of her friend, Orion. But soon, she and Orion are sent on a quest to find a water dragon, slay it, and use its pelt to bring water to their kingdom. If she succeeds, she and Orion will save their people. But if she fails, more than her soul will be lost. Additional keywords: high fantasy, epic fantasy, desert, dunes, storytelling, dragon, shapeshifter, shifter, clean romance, teen, YA
Bullets and bones, bullets and bones…wicked, greedy men. Winter's whole world is tilting upside down. Her mom and aunt want to sell their property, and if that happens, Winter will lose her ghostly best friend, Garrett. Even worse, he's continuing to pull away, distancing himself from her. Now that the Malleys' fortunes have fallen, too, Winter finds herself allied with her former competitors. It's a race to uncover that which the ghosts most want to keep hidden, but the price for success might be too high for Winter to pay. additional keywords: ghosts, mystery, gothic, California, Gold Rush, teenage heroine, storyteller, caves, romance,
Explore haunted caverns in a mystery series filled with hidden treasure, ghosts from the wild west, and a sweet friendship that could become something more. Ever since she was a young child, eighteen-year-old Winter has been best friends with the ghost who resides in her family’s caverns. No one else could see him. They wrote him off as Winter’s “imaginary friend.” But now that dangerous incidents are occurring near Lago Caverns, he may become Winter’s secret weapon in getting to the bottom of the mysteries. When a teacher goes missing amidst ghastly rumors, Winter is the only person who believes something nefarious is at play…especially when the teacher’s absence spells trouble for Lago Caverns. Armed with her friendly ghost, her own fearlessness, and her ability to craft stories that leave listeners spellbound, Winter will get to the bottom of this mystery—and others—to save her home. This collection includes Hollow Wishes, Dark Refrains, and Wicked Regrets—the complete Winter’s Cavern trilogy. additional keywords: ghosts, storytelling, myths, legends, California Gold Rush, caverns, caves, underground, darkness, creepy dolls, missing persons, history, stalkers, teenagers, parties, lake, houseboat
In this haunted desert, nothing holds more magic than words. As the storyteller for her adoptive kingdom, seventeen-year-old Nima weaves tales for their entertainment while yearning to learn the truth of her past. When the king from a nearby city demands that Nima be brought to him, she has no choice but to go with his warriors. But as Nima grows closer to one of the king’s sons, danger from palace secrets and memory-stealing spirits threaten her at every turn. She must use her stories to discover—and create—the truths of her past and the shared history of the kingdoms in order to preserve her freedom, save her people from the windhaunts, and reunite the land. Tales of Sand and Stars is a luminous, lyrical fantasy full of the beauties and dangers of the desert and the creatures that roam the dunes. Get your copy today and be transported into this breathtaking, unforgettable world. additional keywords: high fantasy, young adult fantasy, storytelling, desert, dunes, scorpions, wind, wolves, sledding, sand, romance, legends, myths, alternative world fantasy, off-world fantasy, magic, epic fantasy
I refuse to be merely an ally in someone else's story. As one of the kingdom's warriors-in-training, Inez has spent more time practicing with her sword than honing her imagination. But tales are revered in the Kingdom of Sand, and so Inez has spent most of her life in the shadow of her best friend, the kingdom's storyteller. Living in shadows has been fine for Inez, because who wants merciless light when they live in a sun-scorched desert? Yet her heart is pulling her toward their other friend, Markus, more and more, and Inez yearns to be seen. If she wants a chance to stand by Markus's side, Inez will have to claim her own story. "Tales of Wind and Wolves" is a short prequel story to Tales of Sand and Stars. It introduces the beauties and dangers of a magic-studded desert and the fantastical creatures that roam the dunes. additional keywords: ya fantasy, desert, wolves, wind, dunes, action, free book, free story, adventure, high fantasy, off-world fantasy, alternative world fantasy, creatures, magic, storytelling, tales, dreams
A girl in love with a ghost. A ghost in love with a girl. Neither of them believes in happily ever afters. Eighteen-year-old Winter doesn't believe in happily-ever-afters, even though she helps support her family by weaving stories about them. While some people visit Lago Caverns to experience the absolute darkness and ghostly atmosphere deep below the ground, most visitors come to hear Winter's stories. When a teacher goes missing amidst some ghastly rumors, Winter is the only person who believes something more nefarious is at play…especially when the teacher's absence spells trouble for Lago Caverns. Armed with the friendship of a ghost, her own fearlessness, and her ability to craft stories that leave listeners spellbound, Winter will get to the bottom of this mystery and save her land. additional keywords: free book, ghosts, spirits, caverns, legends, storytelling, gold rush, myths, California, foothills, caves, mystery, female heroine, clues, teen, clean romance
You can run and you can hide…but not forever. After successfully identifying the cause of all the drama last month, Winter is ready to put it behind her and focus on getting her family's business up off the ground again. Unfortunately, the Malley family is circling like vultures, ready to come in and gobble up the crumbling remains of Lago Caverns. Winter's not about to let that happen, but her focus is pulled away when her beloved aunt starts receiving threatening notes. Getting to the bottom of this mystery doesn't only put her aunt and the caverns at risk—Winter's life also hangs in the balance. If you love gothic stories, hauntings, and heroines who solve mysteries, one-click this ghostly tale today! additional keywords: storyteller, ghost, romance, California Gold Rush, caverns, foothills, gothic, mystery, lake, teenagers, parties, summer, new adult