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For decades, Xavion has dedicated his sword in service to the dragon prophet. His squad of five select warriors have been the bane of the unholy wizards who have devoured much of the civilized world. But the enemy's power is growing, threatening to overwhelm the diminished armies of the dragon. When Xavion sets out with a few select warriors for the temple of Al'un Dai, he believes that he can bring the bloody war to a swift end by assassinating the chief wizard.

The armorbearer who dreams of becoming a knight. The healer who keeps her parentage a secret. The wizard who is bent upon the destruction of all that they love. Apprenticed to the mighty Swordmaster, Spyrodon is the happiest servant of all. His service is to a man that is both his hero and a mentor. He wants nothing more than to earn the right to prove his worth alongside the knights of Aram Halls, to one day be elevated in his station and honor his name. Unfortunately, the mountain warriors are mighty and numerous, leaving him with no chance to prove his worth. Working as a healer, Niama ...

A man bereaved of his love, a warrior on the hunt for his fallen pupil, and the young girl whom they both hold more precious than life itself. Can they face down the coming evil? From a thousand years ago, Specter has protected others. His scythe and invisible cape now make him a terror to anyone who would harm those under his protection. But the enemy has been hard at work in the shadows. Specter has found people he trusts and people whom he loves, but he must still work unseen. Few know of his existence. He has saved precious lives but does not receive recognition for it. He prefers this,...

The battle in the land of the giants has been won, and Oganna is safely home in the Hemmed Land, but the peace is meaningless to Ilfedo. As strange weather patterns spread the desert sands into the Hemmed Land, the white dragon comes to Ilfedo and assigns him a task. He must journey into Resgeria, to the land of Vectra the megatrath, and enter the Tomb of the Ancients. For beyond the tomb lies a place that the prophets long ago hid from the world. Meanwhile, Specter follows the traitor Auron, praying that the man's intent has changed. But Auron's heart is soon revealed to be as vile as that...

The parting gift of a dragon’s daughter, the man whom she loved, and the lord who is seeding a civil war. Salvation comes from the most unlikely place. When Caritha sailed across the Sea of Serpents, she left behind a gift for Ombre. He vowed not to open the letter, believing it would mean that he had given up on ever finding her alive. But is the letter more than a letter, and can the gift of a dragon’s daughter make him more of a warrior than he was? Love strengthens, even over a vast distance, and Ombre’s optimism may be the candle that keeps the darkness at bay. A faction has ...

From across the sea the Maiden Voyage has failed to return to the Hemmed Land, leaving Ilfedo to wonder at the fate of his beloved Warrioresses . . . The Hemmed Land is in political confusion thanks to Vortain’s dissidence. As mayor of Ilfedo’s chief city Vortain holds great political sway. He openly opposes Ilfedo’s proposal to form a rescue expedition to bring the people of Dresdyn to the Hemmed Land, and regards the young woman Ilfedo brought back from the Hidden Realm with deep suspicion. Even more strong is his opposition to Lord Ilfedo’s declaration that, as the albino long ...

Life for the mice in the house on Lemon Lane is about to get complicated. Raising five little mice is a delightful task for Father and Mother Mouse. But when a stray meteorite fragment crashes through the upstairs window, it brings the toys to life. A fully illustrated chapter book for readers who love Stuart Little, The Borrowers, and The Littles.

The son the wizard abandoned, the cat beast guarding his prison, and the winged girl bent on saving him. Can they bring compassion to the tortured lands? The wizard imprisoned many women in a tower hidden from the civilized world. He had children with all of them, but loved only one of them. He wanted a male heir, but not the one she bore! Valor is malformed and full of his mother's kindness. Imprisoned by the wizard and left to die, his hard life has shattered his spirit. When the prophets bring the Neverqueen to him, is she his last hope for a better life?

An orphan girl living in the forests, the winged woman guarding her, and the wizard who controls the mad beasts. Is the child more than she appears? The city along the North Sea is the last refuge of humanity in the lands of the Eiderveis, under the guidance of Lord Ostincair. The wizard in the southern mountains corrupts all the forests, and few dare to venture beyond civilization. But Ostincair's men are about to discover a thing that will change the face of the river. The child and her innocence may be the key to bringing hope to two races.

The abbot seeking to protect an orphaned boy, the young woman thrust into the role of High Priestess, and the Swordmaster forced to watch his loved ones die. When the cockatrice appears, it may doom them all. Reverend Ashinah promised to take care of the orphaned Xavion, but events are beyond his control. Ooletta never wanted to become High Priestess, but she's stuck with the responsibility at the expense of her own dreams. Only Olympan the Swordmaster has a clear path, but it is a dangerous and bloody quest.

There has been a void where this audiobook should have been. Plenty has been written on the mechanics of writing effective fiction, but story is more than its structure. Christian writers need not appeal to culture. Rather, they can guide listeners through stories that encourage them to become the heroes and heroines that we need. People need to be inspired, convicted, and encouraged, and The Soul of Story does that fearlessly.