Don’t Get Too Close to The Darkness Inside… My name is Lia Herbert and I know something that might shock most people: Angels are not always the good guys. I learned that after one of them killed my parents. Since then, my life has been a rollercoaster. In a matter of days since the angel attacked I was taken to Hell, commissioned by the fallen angel Lucifer, and given my own demon guardians. I know what you’re thinking: that’s so, rock and roll. But the reason the angels are after me and the reason Lucifer wants me is because I can do something terrible—I can make angels fall. THE WINGS OF HEAVEN AND HELL is the alluring first installment in The Arcadian Steel Sequence. A Young Adult horror romance full of dark atmosphere, gloomy intrigue, and supernatural exploits that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is among the Young Adult books to read this Fall.  

  The Elementals is now free on all eBook platforms through 2017. The Elementals is for young adult readers who enjoy epic fantasy.

Discover the enchanting world of Mirmina as Sara battles great beasts that guard the element spheres in a quest for her freedom against the man who wants her dead…

In the world of Mirmina, some people are born with special gifts. They can control the elements—Water, Fire, Wind, Earth, or Lightning. Endowed with these powers, Elementals must maintain the balance of nature or suffer the consequences: whirling hurricanes and great dust storms that ravage the land. When one Elemental becomes too powerful and seeks to unravel the balance, he inspires fear in the people of Mirmina. Hephaestus, a Fire Elemental, has built a kingdom in the mountains, and he has been killing Water Elementals. Now, he wants the spheres, the source of the Elementals’ powers, and he will do whatever it takes to get them. When Sara discovers that she is the last surviving Water Elemental, she learns that she has two choices, to hide herself away forever or to face her enemy. She chooses to fight. Sara sets out on her journey with a group of brave companions. Together, they must battle Sphere Protectors, great beasts that guard the element spheres. Sara plans to stop Hephaestus before he gets the element spheres and uses them to force all other Elementals to their knees. But little does she know, there is a traitor in her midst who can undo everything.  The Elementals is a young adult epic fantasy novel about magic, betrayal, and the misuse of power.

“It is a treat to have a fantasy series that just keeps getting better and better leading to a fantastic conclusion that will leave you wanting more!” – Goodreads Review ★★★★★ “One of the best fantasy beginnings I’ve ever read. The book overall was extremely entertaining. It goes into the can’t put it down category” –Tower Books Review ★★★★★

The Elementals is the first book in The Elemental series. Book Two, The Council, is now available.

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A stolen crown. A handsome prince. A giant disaster. 

Since childhood, Elena has lived inside the walls of the Pit, the filthy shantytown where the poor are forced to live out their lives as trash. But when she steals the Anglian crown, everything changes...

Thrust into the bloodiest race in all the realms, Elena is forced to compete with a man she hates while she develops a growing passion for another. Along the way she must battle deadly creatures and demons, all the while struggling to understand her special skills and her mysterious healing powers that she must keep secret. But when Elena discovers the truth behind the race, can she stop the ancient, wicked evil that threatens all living things before it's too late? An epic fantasy filled with adventure, intrigue, and romance, the rich world of Steel Maiden is perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Graceling and The Girl of Fire and Thorns. "...fans of "Throne of Glass" might really enjoy this one..." - The Reader's Hollow ★★★★★ “This is nail biting, heart pumping, beautiful and terrifying. It's a brilliant fantasy read and I love it." - Boundless Book Reviews ★★★★★ “Throne of Glass fans pick this up!!!” - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “Five (HUGE) Boundless Stars. Intensity drips from every page in Blood Magic. It made me anxious, with life and death decisions at every corner…The magic has yet faded in this series.” - Boundless Book Reviews ★★★★★

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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fans of Shannara, Wheel of Time, and Game of Thrones will love this exciting, new epic fantasy series. Following the devastation of the Great Wizard Wars, the land of Aldor turned its back on magic. For a thousand years the Jun'ri have ruled and the Ven'ae have maintained their silent place within the shadows of society. Those unfortunate enough to be born with magic struggle every day to remain unseen. However, the winds of change are beginning to shift. At sixteen, TY knows that he's different. The arrival of the Black Watch in Easthaven precipitates a secret that threatens not only his life but the lives of everyone around him. LYESSA, fierce daughter and only heir of Overlord Barl, has a secret of her own. Her skill with the sword will either prove the means of Ty's salvation or the end of everything they hold dear? No prisoner has ever escaped the White Tower. FERRIN is determined to be the first. The long-awaited capture of the famous weapon-smith who earned a commission from the High King has left the Tower in a state of eager anticipation. Despite being tortured at the hands of a sadistic inquisitor, Ferrin is no closer to breaking, and seems destined for the Chamber of Purging if he continues to withhold his help in creating magic-infused weapons for the Tower's growing army. VALTOR, Arch Chancellor of the White Tower and advisor to the High Prince, will stop at nothing to ensure his victory in what he believes will be an epic battle between those with magic and those without. No wielder, witch, or wizard will stand in his way. As Guardian Protector to the High King, AYRION is no stranger to battle. Amidst treachery from within the walls of the palace, the threat of war from Cylmar, and the reappearance of dark mythical creatures, the former Upakan street rat has no choice but to unleash his twin blades in defense of his king, or die trying. KIRA, the ruthless clan leader known as Red is determined to claw her way to the top of the notorious Warren Underground. Her decision to do whatever it takes to remain as head of the clans proves difficult with the sudden arrival of an old flame. THE WHITE TOWER is the first installment in The Aldoran Chronicles, an epic fantasy saga about a world struggling with the use of magic. The pages of this book are filled with some of the best the genre has to offer: magic and monsters, sword and sorcery, heroes, villains, and those in between.

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    Dara Ruminor is a serious young duelist in the mountaintop kingdom of Vertigon, a land of dramatic cliffs and misty peaks where mysterious Fire magic runs through the stones like blood. The secluded kingdom has been peaceful for a hundred years. Swords are used for sport, and successful athletes live like kings as long as the crowds love them. Eighteen-year-old Dara needs to find a wealthy patron in order to duel professionally and avoid a lifetime working in her parents’ Fire Lantern shop. Her efforts are disrupted when her coach asks her to train with Prince Siv, an infuriating—if handsome—young man who refuses to take the sport as seriously as she does. But the prince’s life may be in danger, and soon Dara will discover that Vertigon isn’t as peaceful as she thought. As threats emerge from the shadows, Dara will have to raise her sword to protect Siv—if he doesn’t irritate her so much that she decides to run him through herself. From the author of the Seabound Chronicles comes a new fantasy series about sword fighting, cur-dragons, molten Fire magic, and one young woman’s effort to prove herself.

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It has been one hundred years since the end of the Thrall Wars, when the four dread Thrall Masters wreaked devastation across the land of Thac. The world has been relatively quiet since, but dark things have started to rise again around the little seaport of Ravenford. Monstrous bandits stalk the woods to the west, huge creatures terrorize farms to the north, and a dark presence has taken up refuge in the ancient ruins to the south.**

The town's only hope may lay in four newcomers: a fearless young warrior with blades of fire, an elven wizard as deadly to his friends as his enemies, a cynical halfling who just may be an assassin, and a quiet gnome whose very touch can heal. Banded together with the tall warrior, Titan, and her mercenary companion, the novice heroes set out to confront these creatures of darkness. Yet they quickly find they are facing more than just a few rogue monsters, for there is a greater force behind them all. From eerie woods to underground caves to haunted ruins, the young heroes encounter terrifying monsters, creatures of the night, and demonic sorcery. Can they stand against the forces of darkness, or will they too fall prey to the evil that has targeted Ravenford.

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  In the world of Mirmina, some people are born with special gifts. They can control the elements—Water, Fire, Wind, Earth, or Lightning. Endowed with these powers, Elementals must maintain the balance of nature or suffer the consequences: whirling hurricanes and great dust storms that ravage the land. When one Elemental becomes too powerful and seeks to unravel the balance, he inspires fear in the people of Mirmina. Hephaestus, a Fire Elemental, has built a kingdom in the mountains, and he has been killing Water Elementals. Now, he wants the spheres, the source of the Elementals' powers, and he will do whatever it takes to get them. When Sara discovers that she is the last surviving Water Elemental, she learns that she has two choices, to hide herself away forever or to face her enemy. She chooses to fight. Sara sets out on her journey with a group of brave companions. Together, they must battle Sphere Protectors, great beasts that guard the element spheres. Sara plans to stop Hephaestus before he gets the element spheres and uses them to force all other Elementals to their knees. But little does she know, there is a traitor in her midst who can undo everything.  The Elementals is a young adult epic fantasy novel about magic, betrayal, and the misuse of power. “It is a treat to have a fantasy series that just keeps getting better and better leading to a fantastic conclusion that will leave you wanting more!" – Goodreads Review ★★★★★ “One of the best fantasy beginnings I’ve ever read. The book overall was extremely entertaining. It goes into the can’t put it down category” –Tower Books Review ★★★★★ The Elementals is the first book in The Elemental series. Book Two, The Council, is now available.

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  In a province where magic is forbidden and its possessors are murdered by the cruel Praetor, young Ilan, born with the powerful gift of her ancestors, has only one hope for survival. Concealment. In the shadow of Dimmingwood, she finds temporary protection with a band of forest brigands led by the infamous outlaw Rideon the Red Hand. But as Ilan matures, learns the skills of survival, and struggles to master the inherent magic of her dying race, danger is always close behind. When old enemies reappear and new friendships lead to betrayal, will her discovery of an enchanted bow prove to be Ilan’s final salvation or her ultimate downfall?

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  Read the series described as "Game of Thrones for teenagers"... What is the price of kingship? The kingdom of Caledan is thrown into turmoil by the queen’s murder.  Her heir, Soren, flees with a price on his head after being framed for the killing by his uncle Zaki, who seizes the legendary throne of the Dragon Kings and rules with an iron fist to crush dissent. However, suspicion is rife following Zaki’s ill-omened coronation and a crime ill-fitting the beloved Prince Soren. Now a fugitive roaming the wild, Soren has lost everything. He tries to reconcile his grief and determine how he can reclaim his throne when fate has left him with just one old man, but the odds are greatly against him. If no-one follows him, or believes his innocence, is he worthy to rule? Across the kingdom, Soren’s cousin Eve takes matters into her own hands and journeys to the ethereal Eldarkind on his behalf, however this reveals her own inescapable fate. As she comes to terms with the gift and the curse of magic, Eve risks her life to help Soren.

Before the fragile peace shatters, can Soren reclaim the throne - and should he?

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  One teen assassin-in-training must unite three warring supernatural dynasties before death comes to them all… Find out why USA Today calls The Sparks “a crackling read” that “builds a vivid world (both) otherworldly and relatable." Neil Vapros just wants to make his father proud. The sixteen-year-old aspires to serve his family as an assassin, but he nearly dies in the process. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Neil’s family, as well as two rival dynasties, have abandoned an ancient promise to protect their city. An unknown evil has begun hunting all three houses from the shadows… As Neil’s relatives fall one-by-one, he attempts to unite the three supernatural families against a common enemy. But earning trust after years of assassination attempts could prove impossible. Neil’s fight may involve more than a bloodthirsty empire, as betrayal rears its ugly head… The Sparks is the first book in the award-winning Epic Feud trilogy of young adult fantasy novels. If you like captivating characters, inventive world building, and supernatural battles, then you’ll love Kyle Prue’s action-packed coming-of-age tale.

Buy The Sparks today to ignite your thirst for adventure! 

“A crackling read. The Sparks builds a vivid world that is at once otherworldly and relatable. Characters spring from the page in a deft twist on mythology that belies Kyle Prue’s young age. He’s a voice to be heard.”  Scott Bowles, USA Today

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I wanted to give you all a writing update since it's long overdue. I just finished proofing THE CREATOR - The Third Book of the Elementals Trilogy a few weeks ago, and I'm anticipating the launch on July 13, 2016. You can read an excerpt here. In the meantime, I've started a new project and I'm about 5,000 words in. I don't have a title yet. I also don't have a working title yet. But I have decided to further explore a new genre in this book -- Science Fiction. I'm a big Science Fiction fan, and I've read tons of the stuff. In fact my first half dozen books were Science Fiction (these were the ones I wrote as a kid so don't get too excited). There is one that I think might be worth re-vamping. I mentioned it on my Facebook page a few months ago. It was my first ever book that I completed when I was eleven. It's Science Fiction and I've recently had the opportunity to re-read it. The writing is bad, but the story is quite good, and I would like to share it with you all. Hence, the 5,ooo words of re-write so far. If you like dystopian Science Fiction, you might want to check it out. I'll keep y'all updated!

With story endings, the reader has to have a sense of satisfaction. But does this mean that the ending has to be a happy one? I've seen enough horror movies to know that that's not the case. Almost every horror movie has an unhappy ending where the hero doesn't win. Sure, there are some movies where the protagonist does live at the end, but it's normally at the loss of all his friends or his mental well being. That's not really winning, and it's not really a happy ending. I'm currently writing a story that doesn't have a happy ending. There's just something about an unhappy ending that intrigues me. Maybe it's from watching too many horror movies. Both endings are true in real life, maybe a mix of them of really. In real life, every thing is not tied up in a neat bow. We don't get the benefit of knowing how everyone's story ends. You might say that's why we read books or watch movies, because we want that unrealistic sense of closure. But sometimes, perhaps oftentimes, I find that I don't want complete closure. Sometimes, I want an unhappy "Stephen King" ending that leaves me wondering "where does the main character go from here?"[spoiler title='Spoiler! Check here to read.']Like in the The Mist where, moments before the troops come in, David Drayton kills the other survivors, including his son.[/spoiler]

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THE CREATOR

  The walls and ground of Dawn’s home where living roots used to grow were now black and dying. The leaves were curling in on themselves and falling to ashes on the floor. Dawn had salvaged some of the herbs before they begun to die. She used them to make tea for her father and brothers. Dawn’s hands shook as she placed the cup of tea in the fleshless hands. Suddenly, one of the fleshless hands seized her wrist. “I’ve missed you,” he avowed, holding onto her spotted hand. He looked around at Vuur, Glaciem, and Vjetar. “I’ve missed all of you.” He let go of Dawn’s wrist. “Where is your brother, Destan?” Dawn gulped. Did he know? Did he know what she and Destan had done? (more…)

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THE COUNCIL

Sara was dancing on the familiar surface of the lake, surrounded by crystals. Ripples danced through the clear water as she twirled upon its surface. She delighted in the cool lightness beneath her feet as the water wavered there like silk in the breeze. This moment was long forgotten. Sara stopped as she felt a hand upon her shoulder. Arms hugged her and blond hair brushed softly against her cheek. “I missed you,” she whispered. His arms loosened their grasp, and the scene began to fade. Sara was being pulled from the dream. Two voices sounded in her head as her mind was ripped away. The first was Talon’s: “Your story is not over.” And the second… “You’re not alone.” (more…)

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THE ELEMENTALS

The city that housed fire was black, and the illumination of the fire’s surging brillianc e did not extinguish the depth of the shadows. Darkness, alive and threatening, swept across the valley and the worn stone walls of the fortress at its center. Its dark fingertips crept along the cliff and jagged rock of the mountain with its shadow towering over the city. At the city’s core, the citadel was huddled among the crumbling buildings. Inside the citadel was a castle made of stone from the surrounding structures. The streets were dim-lit with the torches kept ablaze by the power of the city’s citizens. The mountains rose on the city’s northern and southern borders, and to the east was the cliff. Stones had fallen from the city walls and were left on the ground. Some were buried in the snow. Stone houses were huddled across the valley. Many of the windows had no shutters and heavy blankets were draped over them to keep out the cold. The doors were of worn wood that needed to be replaced after every storm. Icicles hung from the houses so that their roofs wept frozen tears. (more…)