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A Dance of Mirrors (Shadowdance series Book 3)
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
Self-published star David Dalglish is now bringing his bestselling series to Orbit, starting with the gritty tale of an assassin in A Dance of Cloaks.
A Dance of Cloaks (Shadowdance series Book 1)
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
Self-published star David Dalglish is now bringing his bestselling series to Orbit, starting with the gritty tale of an assassin in A DANCE OF CLOAKS.
Cloak and Spider
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
"Every king must have his heirs, and I will have heirs worthy of my legend..."Thren Felhorn is a legend of the underworld, the leader of the powerful Spider Guild, father to the Watcher of Veldaren, and the most feared man in a city flooded with crime and death.Cloak and Spider contains six interconnected stories, combined into a novella, chronicling Thren's tutelage under the fearsome Darkhand, his bloody rise to fame, the creation of his infamous guild, and the birth of his son, Aaron, who would grow up to be a legend all his own.Word count: 29,100
The Bladed Faith
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
A usurped prince prepares to take up the mantel of a deadly assassin and reclaim his kingdom, his people, and his slain gods in this epic fantasy from a USA Today bestselling author.Cyrus was only twelve years old when his gods were slain, his country invaded, and his parents—the king and queen—beheaded in front of him. Held prisoner in the invader's court for years, Cyrus is suddenly given a chance to escape and claim his revenge when a mysterious group of revolutionaries comes looking for a figurehead. They need a hero to strike fear into the hearts of the imperial and to inspire and unite the people. They need someone to take up the skull mask and swords and to become the legendary "Vagrant"—an unparalleled hero and assassin of otherworldly skill. But all is not as it seems. Creating the illusion of a hero is the work of many, and Cyrus will soon discover the true price of his vengeance.
Ravencaller
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
When ancient magic suddenly returns to his land, a warrior priest must protect his world from monsters that were once only legend in the second book of USA Today bestseller David Dalglish's epic fantasy trilogy.Magical creatures are attacking the capital city, seeking to retake what was once theirs, and no one is safe. Ancient cultists have cursed the highest members of the Church, turning them into twisted abominations. The only hope for a cure lies with Adria Eveson. To learn the cure, she must befriend an imprisoned cultist, and guard her heart against his seductive promises and twisted logic. The fate of all races, human and magical, rest in her hands, and in the choices she makes. Should she choose wrong, only one person stands in her way: her brother, the Soulkeeper Devin Eveson.The KeepersSoulkeeperRavencallerFor more from David Dalglish, check out:ShadowdanceA Dance of...
Legacy of the Watcher
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
"Break your opponent, little Erin. Shatter their will. End their life. Anything else is playing games with death." —— She is Erin Felhorn, the hidden daughter of the legendary Watcher of Veldaren. She is also Erin Gemcroft, inheritor to the wealth of one of the three families of the Trifect...which might have meant something before the east was destroyed in the Gods' War. Her family has sailed west, seeking safety in the lands of Ker, which were spared much of the wrath of the Fallen when the Night of Black Wings befell the world. In their capital city of Angkar, she trains, ever seeking to live up to the stories of her father, Haern. What were just stories quickly become real when the Godslayer, Harruq Tun, arrives as escort to the young prince of Mordan. They come to ensure a lasting peace between the two nations as well as the last survivors of the elven people, but Erin cares for none of that. With the half-orc's arrival, she can be trained by...
The King of the Fallen
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
"Yet again, the brother gods destroy the land with their selfish war..." —— The angels were meant to protect Dezrel. They were meant to guide humanity out from the wreckage of the second Gods' War. But their high priest Azariah has betrayed them all. The ruling angels have fallen, their forms twisted, their color faded, and their wings stained black with the god Ashhur's disgust. In their rage, they are no longer content to guide. With Azariah at their head, they will rule. They will form their perfect world, no matter how many human lives must be sacrificed. In the north, the greatest remaining angel Ahaesarus gathers the beastmen tribes to wield them as an army against the Fallen. To the south, the surviving members of the Eschaton Mercenaries flee the ever-expanding reach of the Fallen. The boy king of Mordeina travels with them under the protection of the Godslayer, Harruq Tun. He is the last hope to unite the fracturing human kingdom to stand...
Voidbreaker
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
When magical creatures storm the gates of Londheim and declare it for themselves, Devin, a warrior priest, must decide who the true monsters are in the final book of USA Today bestseller David Dalglish's epic fantasy trilogy.Monsters have retaken the capital city of Londheim and claimed it for themselves. Humanity, fearful of being pushed out for good, has reacted with violence and destruction, and peace between the two races seems all but impossible. Devin will need to bring all his skills to bear in order to find a solution. But the greatest threat to humanity's safety may well be closer than he expects. Because his sister is the most powerful priestess the world has ever seen... and she's fighting for the monsters.The fate of all races, human and magical, rests in their hands, and the only person standing in their way is each other.
A Dance of Blades (Shadowdance series Book 2)
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
Self-published star David Dalglish is now bringing his bestselling series to Orbit, starting with the gritty tale of an assassin in A Dance of Cloaks.
Soulkeeper
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
In the first book of USA Today bestseller David Dalglish's epic fantasy trilogy a warrior priest must answer the call and protect his world from monsters that were once only legend when ancient magic suddenly returns to his land.Devin Eveson is a Soulkeeper, traveling through remote villages as a preacher and healer. But when a dragon awakens—the size of a mountain and leaving great chasms in its wake—the veil is torn, flooding the land with ancient magic and forgotten races. Now Devin must set aside his words of peace and accept his new role: slayer of monsters and protector of the human race.But not all the creatures that have re-awakened mean humanity harm. And as Devin slowly befriends people of these new races, his discomfort in his role grows. But Soulkeepers must slay without mercy. And even sympathizers risk their wrath. For more from David Dalglish, check out:ShadowdanceA Dance of...
The Slain Divine
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
In the thrilling conclusion to USA Today bestselling author David Dalglish's new epic fantasy trilogy, an usurped prince must master the magic of shadows in order to reclaim his kingdom and his people. The Everlorn Empire's grip on Thanet is tighter than ever. The God-Incarnate himself has arrived on its shores to crush the struggling rebellion and carry out his final, sinister plan: he will sacrifice the entire island in order to rise, reincarnated from its ashes. The rebellion is struggling to separate allies from enemies, and to figure out a way to stop the slow destruction of everything and everyone they care for. Meanwhile, Cyrus is disappearing deeper beneath the vicious mask of the "Vagrant". Under the mantel of the legendary assassin, he may be strong enough to take down the Empire, but at what cost?
Dawn of Swords
David Dalglish
On the young world of Dezrel, brother gods Karak and Ashhur, fleeing their own failed world, recreate mankind in an attempt to make amends. The fledgling race of humanity is guided by the First Families, men and women who will not age so long as their hearts remain devoted to their deities. But quickly the realms are thrown into chaos by the construction of the Temple of the Flesh, built by exiled children of Karak in the unclaimed land of Haven that lies between the two kingdoms. Those of the Temple refuse to bend knee to either god, no matter the risk. Thus comes Karak’s ultimatum to the people of Haven: destroy the Temple, or he will destroy it himself. But his fellow brother god, Ashhur, will not sit idly by while thousands of innocents die . . . Can Jacob Eveningstar, the First Man to be given life and Ashhur’s most trusted servant, prevent the coming bloodshed which threatens the survival of the fledgling human race?About the AuthorDavid Dalglish currently lives in rural Missouri with his wife, Samantha, and daughters Morgan and Katherine. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 with a degree in Mathematics and currently spends his free time playing not nearly enough Warhammer 40K. Born on Cape Cod and raised in northern Connecticut, Robert Duperre is a writer whose main ambition is to create works that defy genre. He lives with his wife, the artist Jessica Torrant, his three wonderful children, and Leonardo, the super one-eyed Labrador.
The Weight of Blood, (The Half-Orcs, Book 1)
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
Harruq and Qurrah Tun, half-blood exiles of elves and orcs, have sworn their lives to the prophet of a death god, gaining power in return for igniting war between the race of elves and man. Harruq's love of an elf may save him from his dark path, but to protect her means he must turn against his brother and fight the killing nature with which he was born. No matter his decision, someone will die.
The Sapphire Altar
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
In this epic fantasy from a bestselling author, a usurped prince must master the magic of shadows in order to reclaim his kingdom and his people. Cyrus wants out. Trained to be an assassin in order to oust the invading Empire from his kingdom, Cyrus is now worried the price of his vengeance is too high. His old master has been keeping too many secrets to be trusted. And the mask he wears to hide his true identity and become the legendary "Vagrant" has started whispering to him in the dark. But the fight isn't over and the Empire has sent its full force to bear upon Cyrus's floundering revolution. He'll have to decide once and for all whether to become the thing he fears or lose the country he loves.
A Dance of Shadows
Part #4 of "Shadowdance" series by David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
"Prove that you can stand against the darkness and live."In book #4 of the Shadowdance series, Haern is the King's Watcher, born an assassin only to become the city of Veldaren's protector against the thief guilds.When Lord Victor Kane attacks the city, determined to stamp out all corruption, foreign gangs pour in amidst the chaos in an attempt to overthrow the current lords of the underworld.And when a mysterious killer known as the Widow begins mutilating thieves, paranoia engulfs the city. Haern knows someone is behind the turmoil, pulling strings. If he doesn't find out who -- and soon -- his beloved city will burn.Light or darkness: where will the line be drawn?Fantasy author David Dalglish spins a tale of retribution and darkness, and an underworld reaching for ultimate power in this fourth novel of the Shadowdance series, previously released as Watcher's Blade.Chronological OrderA Dance of CloaksA Dance of BladesA Dance of MirrorsA Dance of ShadowsA Dance of GhostsA Dance of Chaos
Skyborn
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
The first in an all new fantasy series from USA TODAY Bestseller, David DalglishSix islands float high above the Endless Ocean, where humanity's final remnants are locked in brutal civil war.Their parents slain in battle, twins Kael and Brenna Skyborn are training to be Seraphim, elite soldiers of aerial combat who wield elements of ice, fire, stone and lightning. When the invasion comes, they will take to the skies, and claim their vengeance.SeraphimSkybornFirebornShadowbornFor more from David Dalglish, check out: ShadowdanceA Dance of CloaksA Dance of BladesA Dance of MirrorsA Dance of ShadowsA Dance of GhostsA Dance of Chaos
A Dance of Blades (Shadowdance 2)
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
It's been five long years since the city learned to fear...The war between the thief guilds and the powerful allegiance known as the Trifect has slowly dwindled. Now only the mysterious Haern is left to wage his private battle against the guilds in the guise of the Watcher - a vicious killer who knows no limits. But when the son of Alyssa Gemcroft, one of the three leaders of the Trifect, is believed murdered, the slaughter begins anew. Mercenaries flood the streets with one goal in mind: find and kill the Watcher.Peace or destruction; every war must have its end.Fantasy author David Dalglish spins a tale of retribution and darkness, and an underworld reaching for ultimate power. span**
The Broken Pieces
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
“Trust, lies, truth, and sanity no longer matter when you deal with a fanatic. Don’t pretend to understand Valessa. Don’t think you know why she does what she does. She’s not just unfinished; she’s a broken thing, and it’s the broken pieces that are most likely to cut when you touch them.”The war in the north is coming to an end, but more and more it seems neither brother, Arthur or Sebastian, will end as the true victor. The priest Luther rallies an army of Karak, his aims unclear. Further north, Cyric continues to proclaim himself a god, and his followers are many. Caught between two enemies, Darius and Jerico must stand together to prevent the destruction of everything they hold dear.And the key to their victory might be someone sworn to kill them both.THE BROKEN PIECES by David DalglishEven the strongest can break before a furious god.About the Author:David Dalglish currently lives in rural Missouri with his wife Samantha, and daughters Morgan and Katherine. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 with a degree in Mathematics and currently spends his free time playing way too much Warhammer 40k.About the AuthorDavid Dalglish currently lives in rural Missouri with his wife Samantha, daughter Morgan, and the soon-to-be-born baby Katherine. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 with a degree in Mathematics and currently spends his free time playing way too much Warhammer 40k.
Magic, Myth & Majesty: 7 Fantasy Novels
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
7 Full-Length Epic Fantasy Novels by 7 Bestselling Authors Find half-orcs, thieves, wizards, tested loyalties, magicked weapons, dragon wars and more in these first books of 7 popular series. No cliff-hangers! Let the adventures begin... WEIGHT OF BLOOD (The Half-Orcs) - David DalglishThe struggles of two half-orc brothers will soon bathe the land of Dezrel in demon fire. A LEGACY OF LIGHT (The Dragon War) - Daniel Arenson A rebel band of dragon folk from the kingdom of Requiem face down the dark empire that's crushing them. DEFENDER (The Sanctuary) - Robert J. CraneSomeone is stealing weapons of unlimited power, and only Sanctuary stands between the world of Arkaria and total destruction. SWORD OF THE ARCHON (Shader) - D.P. PriorThe deadliest warrior of his generation, Deacon Shader must win Archon's Sword to battle a powerful, ancient enemy that threatens Creation. THE DARK CITADEL (The Dark Citadel) - Michael WallaceA slave boy and a young queen lead alliances of spies, servants and merchants to stave off the encroaching armies of a dark wizard. THE WHITE TREE (The Cycle of Arawn) - Edward W. RobertsonThe followers of the death god Arawn march from the shadows, and a young student of magic must assassinate the leader or see his homeland fall. RAVENWOOD (Tanyth Fairport Adventures) - Nathan LowellWhen shamanistic healer Tanyth Fairport stops by to help a small village, she discovers you're never too old to make a bad decision.
A Dance of Blades, (Shadowdance Trilogy, Book 2)
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
It's been five years since Haern faked his death to escape the tyranny of his father. He has become the Watcher, a vicious killer whose hatred of the thief guilds is unrivaled. But when the son of Alyssa Gemcroft, one of the three leaders of the powerful Trifect, is believed murdered, the slaughter begins anew. Mercenaries flood the streets, with one goal in mind: find and kill the Watcher.
Blood of the Underworld
Part #1 of "The Watcher's Blade" series by David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
"You told me I would inspire fear from the shadows, yet you would be the light to banish all shadows. You still can. Be stronger than them. Be stronger than any of us. Prove to Veldaren that you can stand against the darkness, without mask or cloak, and live."Haern is the King's Watcher, born an assassin only to become the city of Veldaren's protector against the thief guilds. When Lord Victor Kane attacks the city, determined to stamp out the thief guilds in revenge for past crimes, foreign guilds pour into the city to take advantage of the chaos in an attempt to overthrow the current lords of the underworld. And when a mysterious killer known as the Widow begins mutilating thieves, paranoia spreads until it engulfs the city.Haern knows someone is behind the turmoil, pulling strings, and if he doesn't find out who, and soon, his beloved city will burn.About the Author:David Dalglish currently lives in rural Missouri with his wife Samantha, daughter Morgan, and the soon-to-be-born baby Katherine. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 with a degree in Mathematics and currently spends his free time playing way too much Warhammer 40k.About the AuthorDavid Dalglish currently lives in rural Missouri with his wife Samantha, daughter Morgan, and the soon-to-be-born baby Katherine. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 with a degree in Mathematics and currently spends his free time playing way too much Warhammer 40k.
The Paladins
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
Join Darius and Jerico, faithful paladins of opposing deities, as they struggle against monsters invading from the Vile Wedge, a civil war in the North, and a growing unrest fed by prophets and madmen that would tear apart the land for their insidious goals.This bundle contains the following four novels:Night of WolvesClash of FaithsThe Old WaysThe Broken PiecesAbout the Author:David Dalglish currently lives in rural Missouri with his wife Samantha, and daughters Morgan and Katherine. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 with a degree in Mathematics and currently spends his free time playing way too much Warhammer 40k
Cloak and Spider: A Shadowdance Novella
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
"Every king must have his heirs, and I will have heirs worthy of my legend..."Thren Felhorn is a legend of the underworld, the leader of the powerful Spider Guild, father to the Watcher of Veldaren, and the most feared man in a city flooded with crime and death.Cloak and Spider contains six interconnected stories that work as a novella, chronicling Thren's tutelage under the fearsome Darkhand, his bloody rise to fame, the creation of his infamous guild, and the birth of his son, Aaron, who would grow up to be a legend all his own.Word count: 29,100
Wrath of Lions
Part #2 of "The Breaking World" series by David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
In this second volume of the sprawling dark fantasy epic The Breaking World, gods and armies are on the move as all of Dezrel prepares for war…and nothing short of total subjugation will suffice.In the east, Karak invades Paradise with an army twenty thousand strong. Meanwhile, Ashhur travels west along the Gods’ Road, gathering as many of his people as he can against the coming onslaught. In Mordeina, the Wardens raise a massive wall around their settlement with the assistance of spellcasters from the north. And in Dezerea, the Quellan elves move secretly to join the fray.In the ensuing chaos, lines between hero and villain are eradicated, and deceit and betrayal dominate as brother gods vie for control over the fledgling human race.**
Shadowborn
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
The epic conclusion to USA Today bestseller David Dalglish's Seraphim Series.What started as a small rebellion has grown to all-out war, with the four minor islands uniting under the call for independence. But Kael Skyborn no longer trusts the mysterious leader of their rebellion, nor his disciples. Neither side seems willing to reveal the truth of the elemental prisms the Seraphim wield in battle, or the blood that keeps the islands from crashing down to the ocean below.Bree Skyborn is the Phoenix of Weshern and the face of the rebellion. But when Kael is captured and brought to Center for execution, Bree no longer cares about the war or the call for independence. All that matters is rescuing her brother and putting a stop to the violence for once and for all.Both sides hold secrets that could be their undoing.SeraphimSkybornFirebornShadowbornFor more from David Daglish, check out:ShadowdanceA...
A Dance of Mirrors
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
One has conquered a city. The other covets an entire nation. Haern is the King's Watcher, protector against thieves and nobles who would fill the night with blood. Yet hundreds of miles away, an assassin known as the Wraith has begun slaughtering those in power, leaving the symbol of the Watcher in mockery. When Haern travels south to confront this copycat, he finds a city ruled by the corrupt, the greedy and the dangerous. Rioters fill the streets, and the threat of war hangs over everything. To forge peace, Haern must confront the deadly Wraith, a killer who would shape the kingdom's future with the blade of his sword.Man or God; what happens when the lines are blurred?Fantasy author David Dalglish spins a tale of retribution and darkness, and an underworld reaching for ultimate power.
The King of the Vile
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
“Ashhur will awaken in a blaze of fire…” Mordan has lost their king, and Harruq Tun is a poor replacement. He has slain a god, but he cannot quell the unrest growing between the angels and the humans they are supposed to protect. The thin line between protectors and rulers blurs with each bloody death. An army of beast-men lays siege to the north, while in the south, the nation of Ker invades seeking to overthrow the rule of angels. Those same angels are Mordan's only hope of defending itself on two fronts, if only they would look beyond the rebuilding of their fallen city. Wizards and paladins, priests and angels, they all seek to benefit from the chaos. But a single figure manipulates them all from the shadows, seeking to overthrow the kingdom Harruq and his friends have fought so desperately to defend, and replace it with another… THE KING OF THE VILE by David Dalglish New kingdoms arise from the ruins of the old. About the Author: David Dalglish currently lives in rural Missouri with his wife Samantha, and daughters Morgan and Katherine. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 with a degree in Mathematics and spends way too much time playing Hearthstone.
Blood of the Underworld twb-1
Part #1 of "The Watcher's blade" series by David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
Paladins: Book 03 - The Old Ways
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
"Imagine knowing something, knowing it so well that it's burned deep into your gut. You’d question your own name before you questioned this. And then...one day...the whole world changes, and you know nothing." ---- Having fled the defeat at the Green Gulch, Darius and Jerico, believing themselves the last two paladins of their kind, must separate once more in order to survive. While Jerico rushes to the aid of Lord Arthur and the siege at his Castle of Caves, Darius travels east, determined to remove the bounty on his head. But on his way, he encounters a young priest following an older way of faith, whose desire for their return will risk destruction upon all the North. THE OLD WAYS by David Dalglish Sacrifice must be made in blood.
Fireborn
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
The next novel in the Seraphim series following Skyborn from USA Today bestselling author, David Dalglish. Bree and Kael Skyborn have seen their island invaded, their Seraphim disbanded, and their royal family imprisoned. A rebellion grows from the ashes, demanding Bree to be their Phoenix, their symbol against Center's tyranny, and for Kael to find the doomsday prophet Johan and sway his cult to their side. Should they fail, the hope of their rebellion fails with them.
Dawn of Swords
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
On the young world of Dezrel, brother gods Karak and Ashhur, fleeing their own failed world, recreate mankind in an attempt to make amends. The fledgling race of humanity is guided by the First Families, men and women who will not age so long as their hearts remain devoted to their deities. But quickly the realms are thrown into chaos by the construction of the Temple of the Flesh, built by exiled children of Karak in the unclaimed land of Haven that lies between the two kingdoms. Those of the Temple refuse to bend knee to either god, no matter the risk. Thus comes Karak’s ultimatum to the people of Haven: destroy the Temple, or he will destroy it himself. But his fellow brother god, Ashhur, will not sit idly by while thousands of innocents die . . . Can Jacob Eveningstar, the First Man to be given life and Ashhur’s most trusted servant, prevent the coming bloodshed which threatens the survival of the fledgling human race?About the AuthorDavid Dalglish currently lives in rural Missouri with his wife, Samantha, and daughters Morgan and Katherine. He graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2006 with a degree in Mathematics and currently spends his free time playing not nearly enough Warhammer 40K. Born on Cape Cod and raised in northern Connecticut, Robert Duperre is a writer whose main ambition is to create works that defy genre. He lives with his wife, the artist Jessica Torrant, his three wonderful children, and Leonardo, the super one-eyed Labrador.
The Half-Orcs: Books 1-5
David Dalglish
Fantasy / Fiction
The Half-Orc Series chronicles the trials of Harruq and Qurrah Tun, brothers of mixed blood and humble beginnings. One will seek redemption and atonement for the evil he has done. One will destroy everything to deny his wrongs. This Omnibus contains all five books of the Half-Orc Series, condensed into a single collector's edition.
