Mythic Epic

For 3,000 years, one God has shaped the destiny of nations, toppled empires, inspired revolutions, and transformed the world. Yet his full story has never been told — until now. The Rise of Yahweh: The Untold History of the World’s Most Enduring God is a sweeping, cinematic journey through the greatest epic in human civilization. Blending archaeology, ancient mythology, biblical history, comparative religion, and world-shaping events, this book reveals the astonishing rise of a desert storm‑god who became the most powerful and influential deity in history. From the Bronze Age to the ...

In the explosive conclusion to the Powder Mage trilogy, Tamas, Taniel, and Adamat have been betrayed and Adro now lies in the hands of a foreign invader—but it remains the duty of the powder mages to defend their homeland unto death. The capital has fallen ... Field Marshal Tamas returns to...

As a staggering defeat on the border of Adro and Kez leaves Tamas and his powder mages in grave danger and cut off from all aid—a deadly political game threaten his allies at home. When invasion looms ... Tamas's invasion of Kez ends in disaster when a Kez counter-offensive leaves him cut off...

In this thrilling first book of the Powder Mage Trilogy, civil unrest has crippled the citizens of Adro in the aftermath of the revolution that obliterated the monarchy—now, Field Marshal Tamas and his lieutenants must confront the true cost of freedom. It's a bloody business overthrowing a...

"An elegant performance by narrator Barrie Kreinik recounts the life of Ariadne...This production, with its outstanding narration, makes the classic story new again. Kreinik is the perfect voice for Ariadne, a noble young woman who bravely stands up for her values." -- AudioFile Magazine...

In a world where wizards are outlaws and most people are powerless to stop them, only the vaunted Marshyl Knights can enforce justice and keep the peace. Part wizard, part warrior, the Marshyl Knights are an elite group of fighters spread across the entire realm in an effort to balance the ever-shifting tides of power that, if left unchecked, could cost the lives of thousands. Facing a Marshyl means almost certain defeat, but joining the Marshyls is even harder. Dex and Kyp are on their own, struggling to find a way to survive with no parents, no prospects, and a very bleak future.

As their final battle approaches, a sellsword, a spy, and a general must find unlikely and dangerous allies in order to turn the tides of war in the final book of Brian McClellan's epic fantasy trilogy. The Dynize have unlocked the Landfall Godstone, and Michel Bravis is tasked with returning to...

Even as her heart is pulled in two directions, Helena fights to save Sparta in the face of a tyrannical king, in this romantasy retelling of Helen of Troy. Sparta is dying. Gods once ruled the land, until King Menelaus cast them out and crowned himself in their place. Now, drought scorches the...

For nearly three thousand years, Homer’s Odyssey has captivated audiences with its tale of Odysseus’s perilous return journey after the Trojan War. In The Wisdom of the Odyssey, mythologist Phil Cousineau distills the epic into twenty-four chapters that mirror Homer’s original books and connect their lessons to our own lives. Listeners follow Odysseus through his ordeals and changes of heart, as he’s sustained not only by cunning and grit but by love for his wife, Penelope; his son, Telemachus; and his homeland, the island of Ithaka.

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick An October 2024 Indie Next Pick An October 2024 LibraryReads Pick "Like Xishi, Naudus has an enchanting power: the ability to immerse listeners in an emotionally nuanced tale. Her talent is on full display here--and listeners will be as enthralled...

Ćroí Dàn (Kree Dawn) – Heart of Destiny: Breanna Ban Morna lived as a warrior. Became Erin’s Hero and sacrificed herself. Now, she must rise as a goddess. And when she claims that power, the world will bear her mark. She survived the forging of a new destiny through the will of her gods...

A spellbinding reimagining of the story of Elektra, one of Greek mythology’s most infamous heroines, from Jennifer Saint, the author of the beloved international bestseller, Ariadne. Three women, tangled in an ancient curse. When Clytemnestra marries Agamemnon, she ignores the insidious...

A lost city calls. A cursed blade hungers. And the legacy Tyler Tor never asked to carry will decide the fate of a world. The Band of Sunlit Waters is the breathtaking final chapter of the Spero's Legacy trilogy. Tyler Tor’s fight for survival has become a battle for humanity’s future. On the fragmented world of Acrea, alliances crumble, old foes rise, and the shadows of the past reveal devastating truths. Hunted by the dark force of Shade and the relentless Tekians, Tyler must navigate a fractured planet teeming with danger—and hope. When the submerged city of Pelagos calls for aid, ...

Lann Dàn – Blades of Destiny Revised Edition III Her gods have set her on a path. Magical Blades await. Can she rise as Erin’s Hero? For nearly two decades, a geas-driven warrior woman born of both bloods has lived under the harsh rule of a Norse Jarl who invaded her land. Raiders turned...

By moonlight, the world remembers what the sun would forget. Gwiniel wove a Moonlit Spell to keep the elf she loved. It didn't bind him — it wintered his heart. Now Eloran can remember love only as a distant song. He cannot love her, or anyone, ever again. Except the child not yet born. Under falling starlight, that child is named Elyndor — not half-human, not half-elf, but wholly both. The first soul in a thousand years who can see the stars and feel them. Hunted by the High Priest Caelith, raised between worlds, Elyndor must learn to sing in both. When song and silence trade places, ...

"An absolute triumph—Weymouth expertly blends politics, romance, and deep, profound meditations on motherhood into an intricate tale." —Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author The Priory of the Orange Tree meets Black Sun in the thrilling launch of a political fantasy duology...

A Song for the Rune-Marked Lifa, a gifted young rune-carver, thought she knew her place in the world—working quietly in her village, shaping protective charms to sell at market. But when she discovers an ancient, rune-marked stone hidden in the ruins of a long-forgotten temple, her life takes a dramatic turn. The stone’s runes flare to life, imprinting her skin with a pattern that seems to pulse with untapped power. Overnight, Lifa becomes the latest of the Rune-Marked, an enigmatic lineage woven deeply into the mysterious Web of Wyrd—a cosmic tapestry connecting all Nine Worlds. As ...

Brother Halgrim was once a holy man trusted with a sacred duty. Now he is a wandering drunk with a battered cart full of mead, a talent for attracting trouble, and a habit of accidentally saving entire villages. Travelling beside him are Cedric, a young monk whose cudgel solves problems surprisingly well, Oliver, a sharp-tongued sprite with sticky fingers and terrible survival instincts, and The Count — a massive black hound with a monstrous secret of his own. Most people see them as vagabonds. Most monsters learn otherwise. Across the kingdom of Eldervale, something ancient and dangerous...

Power always comes at a price. In the Realm of the Five Kingdoms magic has been strictly controlled for centuries. Only a small group of wizards, known as the Torr, exercise the greatest magical powers, but their quest for control has pushed magic in the Five Kingdoms to the brink of extinction. When a young wizard named Zollin refused to submit his power to the Torr, he started more than just a desperate race for survival, his defiance sparked a magical awakening. As Zollin wrestles to understand and control his amazing powers, the world will change forever. Fantastic creatures will once ...

“Melvin’s tale painstakingly builds its magical world, where fantastic creatures abound.” —Kirkus Reviews Enter a world where death is not final—it's a magical fuel. In the mystical realm of Triken, enemies are relentless, the struggle is brutal, and one man dares to break the laws of life itself. Torg, a Death Wizard, draws strength from his own demise, rising again and again to defend a world on the brink of ruin. Yet his greatest trial is yet to come—not only against armies and dark sorcery, but against a monster intent on devouring everything Torg loves. As war ignites and ...