The Cost of Magic

 

What would you risk to prove you belong –

Your life? Your freedom? Or the fate of a kingdom?

The Cost of Magic

Prequel to The Intrigue of Magic Series

by L.J. Evias

Genre: YA Epic Fantasy, Swords & Sorcery

She’s young, gifted, and desperate to prove she belongs. But some lessons come with a cost.

Torvia has one goal: to earn her place as a royal guard and repay the prince who saved her life. But despite her powerful magic, the prince refuses to send her into danger, and the princess wants her in court.

Everyone has a plan for Torvia’s future. None of them match her own.

So when a charming older boy offers secret lessons and a chance to escape her overprotective guardian, Torvia is tempted. He’s clever. He listens. And the magic he shows her is unlike anything she’s seen before.

But every step she takes draws her further from the path she planned – and one wrong move could cost her the mission, her future, and the prince who’s counting on her.

The Cost of Magic is a dark coming-of-age prequel to The Intrigue of Magic, a young adult epic fantasy series, perfect for readers who crave fierce heroines, tangled loyalties, and the high price of choosing your own path.

Start The Cost of Magic today and discover how one girl’s ambition can change the fate of a kingdom.

 

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The Discovery of Magic

The Intrigue of Magic Book 1

A world ruled by magic. A palace full of secrets. A girl who refuses to back down.

Seventeen-year-old Alice Harper had her future mapped out—win an archery scholarship, protect her friends, and stay in control. But when a portal hurls her into a kingdom where magic rules and obedience means survival, she lands in a palace gripped by fear—and under the eye of the most powerful man in the realm.

The Royal Mage doesn’t just control the court—he controls people. With power, with fear, with enchantments no one dares resist. And for reasons Alice can’t explain, he’s taken a disturbing interest in her.

The only person who seems to want to help is the prince. He’s charming, clever—and very possibly lying. Caught between dangerous truths and beautiful deceits, Alice must decide who to trust before her friends are lost forever.

She’s not afraid of a fight. But in a world where magic is control, and trust is the most dangerous choice of all, surviving will take more than arrows—it will take everything she’s got.

The Discovery of Magic is the thrilling first book in The Intrigue of Magic, a YA epic fantasy series perfect for fans of court intrigue, character-driven fantasy, and bold heroines who don’t just survive—they fight for each other.

Buy The Discovery of Magic today to enter a world where freedom is fragile—and every alliance comes at a cost.


What readers are saying:

'A creative first novel in the Intrigue of Magic series, the contemporary characters are endearing and believable figures with magical threats, delicate alliances, and savvy manipulators at every turn. The world-building is strong, with thematic undercurrents pointing back to contemporary life in a way that inspires a continuing sense of empathy for the characters. Evias' care with character interaction and modern-day social parallels make it a distinctly compelling start to a new series.' - Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★

'The world-building is great with detailed political structure and magical elements...Evias dishes up the angst that accompanies young love, and...is authentic in depicting the frustrations of youth...Overall, this is a thoughtful and well-executed entry to a new series and I look forward to seeing where we go next' - Asher Syed, Readers' Favorite, ★★★★★

'...offers a balance of lightheartedness and tension, making it accessible to both younger and older audiences. This first book in the series holds great promise and delivers a charming and enjoyable story.' - Carol Thompson, Readers' Favorite, ★★★★

'L. J. Evias' thrilling fantasy adventure will keep readers glued to the pages...The Discovery of Magic is a well-written, clean fantasy to be enjoyed by fantasy lovers young and old' - Delene Vrey, Readers' Favorite, ★★★★★

'The Discovery of Magic is a compelling start to what promises to be an exceptional fantasy series for readers who appreciate carefully crafted magical worlds and meaningful character growth. I cannot wait to see what comes next.' - K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite, ★★★★★

'A suspense-filled, magical adventure with a strong, reckless protagonist to root for. Highly recommended!' - The Wishing Shelf, ★★★★

 

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L. J. Evias writes exclusively in the fantasy genre, infusing stories with a dash of adventure and mystery. In Evias’s worlds, moral absolutes do not exist, giving life to a diverse cast of intriguing characters.

The Intrigue of Magic is Evias’s debut series, featuring accessible world-building, intricate plots, and unforgettable heroes and villains. Released in 2024, The Discovery of Magic is the first book in this series.

When not immersed in the pages of a novel, Evias enjoys real-world adventures both in the UK and abroad. The enchanting settings of The Intrigue of Magic series draw inspiration from personal travels, notably the unique architecture and evocative landscapes of Morocco.

Bonus material and a sample short story are available from the author's website.

 

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The Cost of Magic

Happy Heavonly Birthday Harry -- I Was Just a Radioman

   Happy Birthday, Harry!

The perfect holiday gift for the guy who's almost impossible to buy for!

Their hearts were strong, and their courage endless.

Pearl Harbor survivor, Black Cat radioman, and decorated WW 2 veteran. ARM H. P. Lawrence, tells the true story of the fight against the Japanese in this compilation of his memoirs.

One of only a handful of non-Native American code-talkers, H. P. Lawrence became a member of an elite fighting force, the Black Cats. Flying in their nocturnal missions, the Cats claws were sharp and their aim deadly.

From devastation to victory, the story of these brave men−the deadly, mysterious, and illusive Black Cats is a journey into the past where nightmares came true and hatred reigned. A time in history we should never, ever forget.

The day which will live in infamy…was just the beginning.

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From his words to paper. No fluff, just plain talk from Radioman H P Lawrence, WW2 decorated veteran, Black Cat, and Pearl Harbor survivor.

Grab your copy today.

Reviewed by Charles H. Bogart (NavyHistory.org)

This self-published monograph was compiled by Ms. Ackerson to preserve the family history of Aviation Chief Radioman Henry Lawrence's service in World War II. The audience at which the book is directed is family and friends. Henry Lawrence, in June 1940 at the age of seventeen, joined the U.S. Navy Reserve unit at Newport, Rhode Island. On 12 May 1941, he was called to active duty and sent to Aviation Radio School at NAS Sand Point outside of Seattle, Washington. On 19 November 1941, he arrived in Hawaii as an Aviation Radioman and was assigned to VP 22 located on Ford Island. VP 22 at this time was flying PBY-5 Catalina flying boats.

Chief Lawrence's tale of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is told in six pages, which add little to what has already been written about the 7 December 1941 Japanese attack on Ford Island. His service in the Pacific Theater from 1943 to 1945 was as a radioman on board PBY-5 Catalinas of VPB 71. His service in VPB 71 is told through a series of vignettes that focus on the carrying out of nocturnal patrols in the waters of the Southwest Pacific and off the coast of Formosa. These flights, Black Cat Missions, were carried out by flying at 1,000 feet above the sea, searching for Japanese merchant ships to attack. These vignettes are full of nuggets of information about U.S. Navy Black Cat operations during World War II.

Chief Lawrence's account of his service in World War II ends with The war's over! I will thank Colonel Paul Tibbets, his Enola Gay, and celebrate August 14th for the rest of my life. Once discharged from the Navy, Chief Lawrence spent the next 18-years in the Naval Reserves.

This book is an interesting read, but I suspect that only the hard-core World War II naval aviation aficionado will place this book in his library.

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As Harry would say, "Bye-bye for now!"

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A fast-paced techno thriller that brings a gripping conclusion to the E&A Investigations series as Mari Ellwyn faces her past, her nemesis, and a web of high-stakes crimes.

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E&A Investigations Book 3

by Lisa Towles

Genre: Mystery Crime Thriller, Suspense

A body vanished from the morgue. A coastal town gripped by bank heists.

The only link is a past that someone will kill to keep buried.

 

In Book 3 of the E&A Investigations series, Mari Ellwyn and Derek Abernathy return to track a string of unsettling bank robberies. Their case takes a dark turn with the bizarre disappearance of a body from the local morgue, a mystery connected to the vanishing of the previous Medical Examiner, Dr. Camille Bota. Their investigation plunges them into the dangerous world of a multi-national organization involved in suspected fraud and fringe technology research. For Mari, the case ignites a personal quest, forcing her to confront the long-unresolved disappearance of her father, CIA operative Richard Ellwyn.

 

The deeper she digs, the more Mari realizes that both she and her father are inextricably linked to their lifelong nemesis, the notorious international crime boss Jacques Martel. The missing body and the secrets surrounding Dr. Bota become entangled with her father's shadowy past and Martel's deadly machinations. In a high-stakes collision of family secrets and criminal enterprise, Mari must confront her father and their shared enemy before they both become casualties in Martel's lethal game.

 

REVIEWS:

“A taut, high-intelligence thriller with real emotional teeth…” - The Prairies Book Review

Fast-paced, smart, and full of twists, this is a thriller that delivers both heart and heat." —Scott Olsen, San Francisco Book Review
 
“A breakneck techno-thriller that crackles with smart dialogue, raw emotion, and relentless tension.” – Literary Titan
 
This exhilarating, action-infused crime thriller deftly incorporates suspense with harrowing drama to keep readers turning the pages. – The Book Commentary

 

**Releases on Sep 30th!!**

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Salt Island

E&A Investigations Thriller Series Book 2

"This book is an intricate, immersive, and riveting thriller, with plenty of surprising twists and turns." — Readers' Choice

In the heart-pounding international thriller Salt Island, Mari Ellwyn, a former-CIA private investigator, finds herself thrust into a perilous world of high-stakes corporate espionage and ecoterrorism. As her newly formed partnership with Derek Abernathy is put to the ultimate test, Mari faces a daunting challenge that forces her to confront powerful ghosts from her past.

When billionaire CEO Jack Darcy's reputation and IPO deal are under threat, Mari finds herself entangled in a web of secrets, lies and corporate fraud. The disappearance of Jack's glamorous wife, coupled with the unraveling of a dark secret within his esteemed environmental startup, leaves Mari with unanswered question and a thirst for Justice.

While Mari's partner Derek goes undercover to investigate a series of suspicious deaths on a local farm in California's Central Valley, Mari grapples with the haunting truth about her missing father—a man with a double identity and secret agenda. Determined to uncover the depths of her father's involvement with her case, Mari embarks on a solo journey to the British Virgin Islands, a hidden Caribbean refuge that holds the key to her own identity and future.

With Derek gone and time running out, Mari must decide whether to risk everything to uncover the truth or succumb to the powerful forces that seek to bury it forever. Get your copy of Salt Island now and brace yourself of a relentless rollercoaster. Secrets can't stay buried forever, but now Mari is alone, exposed and fighting for her survival.


What readers are saying about the award-winning Salt Island:

"An often engaging tale of money, danger, and family." - Kirkus

"An intricate, gorgeously written, character-driven page-turner with some shocking twists." - Prairies Book Reviews

"An intoxicating read, hugely entertaining." - The Book Commentary

"An exceptional thriller and a riveting work of espionage, wrongdoing, and discovery." - Midwest Book Review

  

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Hot House

E&A Investigations Book 1

Who killed Sophie Michaud? Stay up all night reading this award-winning psychological thriller that has readers obsessed.

 Shot in the line of duty, ex CIA operative Mari Ellwyn is again chasing adrenaline, when she reinvents herself as a private investigator on a quest to find the killer of college student Sophie Michaud. Every door Mari opens proves to be more perilous than the last, but she’s hell bent on bringing the killer to justice—for Sophie, students, and all women.

Teaming up with seasoned investigator and former detective, Derek Abernathy, the crime-savvy pair discover Sophie’s journal, which is filled with names and controversial secrets—listed among them is Mari’s own father.

What secrets was Sophie hiding?

As they connect the dots leading to Sophie’s death, the blackmailing of a federal judge, and Mari’s own family, Sophie’s murderer is closing in for the next kill. Facing an adversary like none she’s ever experienced before, Mari must find her missing father and reconcile her broken past before she becomes the killer’s next victim.

A multiple award-winning novel, Hot House is a page-turning psychological thriller packed with tension, secrets, suspense, and surprises. If you like Blake Crouch, Harlan Coben, and Lisa Gardner, discover Lisa Towles’ E&A Series today.

·         First Place Winner of The Book Fest 2022 Literary Award, Mystery & Crime category

·         Literary Titan Gold Award for Fiction

Escape into this devious mind mystery by getting your copy of Hot House now, so you can solve the puzzle of who killed Sophie Michaud.

What readers are saying:

“A dark, edge-of-the-seat thriller. Highly recommended!”Chanticleer Reviews

“Memorable characters make for a winsome, absorbing detective tale.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Towles does a fantastic job of pacing the storyline so that the reader hangs on to every clue... I recommend this for fans of crime fiction writers Baldacci, Slaughter, and Gardner.” San Francisco Book Review

“Award-winning author Lisa Towles delivers again and again with her gripping thrillers…” Sarah Lovett, Bestselling author

“The plot is propelled forward by the clever use of suspense, measured action, and ingeniously written conflict. It is a moving and delightful read with cinematic scenes and characters that will stick with readers for a long after they turn the last page.” - The Book Commentary

“Hot House is an intricate maze of blackmail, surprise and suspense delivered by quirky characters, pithy dialog and LOL humor. Another hit by my favorite thriller writer, Lisa Towles.” - Ana Manwaring

“Fans of investigative thrillers and mysteries will be the audience for Hot House, but its ability to craft a sassy, fun series of dialogues and inspections... creates an exceptional read with a powerfully unexpected conclusion... This will attract audiences both within and beyond the thriller and mystery genres." - Midwest Book Review

“Towles has produced a knockout novel with Hot House. Towles’s plot is as twisted and unpredictable... Nowhere will thriller fans find a more engaging keep-you-on-your-toes read.” - Literary Titan

“This meticulously constructed, remarkable mystery deftly explores people’s darkest flaws while revealing hard truths about the hidden workings of the world. A fast-paced and psychologically astute thriller.” Prairies Book Review

“Hot House is one of those books that pries your eyelids open and doesn't relent until you've reached the end. Good luck getting Mari out of your head!” - Benjamin Bradley

  

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Lisa Towles is an award-winning, Amazon bestselling crime novelist and a passionate speaker on the topics of fiction writing, creativity, and Strategic Self Care. Lisa has 11 crime novels in print with her newest title Specimen freshly released in November 2024. The first two books of her E&A Investigations Series (Hot House and Salt Island) were both #1 Amazon Kindle Bestsellers. Lisa also writes standalone thrillers, such as her 2022 political thriller, The Ridders, which won an American Fiction Award. Lisa is an active member and frequent panelist/speaker of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She has an MBA in IT Management and works full-time in the tech industry.

Read more about Lisa’s book on her publisher’s website.

 

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The Infected

The fight for survival is on

The Infected

by Perry Prete

Genre: Apocalyptic Horror

A rogue virus alters human DNA, causing a mutation which infects most of the world’s population. Those immune to the virus must survive any way they can, as the two groups fight for dominance. The infected mindlessly hunt at night, humans travel and forage for food during the day. Rumours have spread of an area free of the infected in the cold barren land permanently frozen in Northern Canada where the infected cannot survive.

A girl, alone and scared, is rescued by one of the infected, forming a bond that may change the course of how these two groups will live with each other.

As their unlikely friendship grows, she realizes that peace may be possible if others can learn to accept them. Until everything changes.

 

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Perry Prete was born in Sudbury, Ontario 1962, the middle child of three. His father passed away in 1972, leaving only his mother and two siblings. His mother re-married years after, and they moved to a small town just outside Sudbury, where he completed grade school. He finished grades nine and part of grade ten at Ecole Secondaire Franco-Jeunesse before moving to London, Ontario, in 1976. He transferred to G.A. Wheable H.S. for the final two and a half years. For most of his high school years in London, he worked at McDonald's on Wellington Road. After graduating high school, Perry decided on a television career and went to Fanshawe College for Television Broadcasting and worked for CICI and CKNC, CTV and CBC affiliates for a short time in Sudbury. He moved back to London and worked for a few months before returning to Fanshawe for the Paramedic program, where he met his wife.

 After graduating from Paramedicine, he worked as a medic in St. Mary's, Stratford, London, and Windsor before relocating to Brockville, Ontario, in 1984 to work full-time as a Paramedic. While working as a Paramedic, he was injured in a stationary bike accident which put his arm in a cast, giving him the time he needed to write his first novel, "All Good Things." He wrote his second novel shortly after, "The More Things Change."

 In between novels, he briefly taught part of the Paramedic program at St. Lawrence College in Cornwall.

 Perry wrote the third novel in the series, "The Things That Matter Most," "Highway 7," "The Mind's Eye," and "The Infected." He has three unfinished novels and several completed works.

 Perry continues to work as a Paramedic for Leeds Grenville Paramedic Services. With over 40 years of experience and counting, those calls have provided ample material for his future books.

 

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The Infected

Rising Ember

 

A kingdom divided will burn

Rising Ember

The Ember Crown Book 1

by Sara Wright

Genre: YA Dystopian Fantasy

Dangerous games. Kill or be killed. Can she survive a king's ruthless arena?

 

Clarissa craves an escape. An orphan forced into criminal acts with other kids by their caretaker, she longs to break free and become a healer. But when an archenemy provokes a deadly confrontation, the seventeen-year-old awakens hidden powers in an explosive and fiery defense.

 

Seized by soldiers and taken to the capital along with her only friend, Clarissa trains alongside other slaves to fight in the royal army. But surrounded by mysterious strangers and running low on trust, the desperate captive fears graduation day will be her last.

 

Is Clarissa destined to die in chains?

 

Rising Ember is the thrilling first book in the Forbidden Chronicles YA dystopian fantasy series. If you like strong-willed heroines, nail-biting drama, and clean slow-burn romance, then you’ll love Sara Wright’s action-packed adventure.

 

Buy Rising Ember to ignite destiny today!

 

**Get signed & special editions with maps, bookmarks & sprayed edges at Sara’s Store!**

 

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Sara Wright is the author of The Progenitor Chronicles and Forbidden Chronicles, a YA dystopian fantasy series packed with rebellion, elemental powers, and clean slow-burn romance.

She currently lives on Earth, her favorite vacation planet, with her husband and their very opinionated fur baby. But most days, she’s off exploring shattered kingdoms, star-spanning civilizations, and the occasional multiverse with her lifelong companions: Imagination and Creativity.

Raised on bedtime stories and fueled by a steady diet of fantasy, sci-fi, and a sweet topping of romance, Sara now writes tales for readers who crave action, heart, and hope. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her cycling, hiking, or singing dramatically to songs she swears are soundtracks to her books.

 

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Rising Ember

Nelly Adler Author Spotlight

 

🔥 Three swoony grumps. Three unforgettable love stories. 🔥

Ready to fall hard for your next book boyfriend?

The Firefighter’s Fake Fiancee’

The Wildfire Pact Book 1

by Nelly Adler

Genre: Small Town Fake Engagement Firefighter Romance 

I ran from the altar … and ran straight into the man who still holds my heart.

After bolting from my high-society wedding in a designer gown and heels, I had nowhere to go but back to Ember Ridge, the small town I left behind.

I wasn’t expecting Cal Bennett, my high school ex, to pull me from a ditch in the pouring rain. Or to still be just as grumpy and gorgeous.

When the town assumes we’re together, I panic and blurt out we’re engaged.

Cal’s a rule-following fire captain. But agrees to fake it to protect me from my ex.

What starts as pretend turns real fast: glances that last too long, walks in town that lead to sweet kisses that don’t feel fake.

Tangled sheets and feelings we never dealt with the first time around.

But when the man I ran from tries to ruin everything with one post, the fallout threatens to destroy our second chance—for good.

And I’ll be damned if I’ll let that happen.

 

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My Grumpy Firefighter Daddy

by Nelly Adler

Genre: Alpha Hero Mistaken Identity Firefighter Romance

 

From flirty texts to falling hard… now he doesn’t remember my name.

It started with a wrong number.
I should’ve deleted it. Instead, I replied.

Jack Reid was all fire and fury. He was bold, gruff, and unexpectedly funny.
I was hooked before I even knew his name.

This mistaken identity continued for a while, but we got serious once he figured me out.
First coffee. Then Dinner at my place and kisses that made me forget how to breathe.
And Lily—his smart, sassy daughter with glitter on her shoes and a heart big enough to break me.

I fell hard for both of them. Trips to the park, special time with Lilly, and late nights with Jack!

As the Charge Nurse in the ER, I received a call stating that an incoming firefighter was in critical condition. I knew it was Jack before I saw him.

Now he’s broken. Bruised. And doesn’t remember I exist.

And now I will fight for a man who’s forgotten he ever loved me.

 

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Grumpy Billionaire’s Nanny

by Nelly Adler

Genre: Forced Proximity Single Dad Billionaire Romance

Never Give Your V Card to your Boss

I was offered the job of a lifetime. 6 figure income, living in a mansion and caring for the sweetest little boy.

My Boss is my BFF’s brother and she always warned me against dating him. He is
TOTALLY OFF LIMITS!

Ethan Grayson, my Brooding, impossibly gorgeous billionaire Boss.With his son, he is the sweetest. The more I watch, the more I want to see. I am starting to see a softer side to him. He listens to his son, he is kind and shows his love in so many ways.

When a freak storm blows in, we’re stranded for days. Our days are fun filled with games by the fire with Jake.

But at night, after Jake is in bed, there is a fiery tension between us that boils over and lines are crossed.

Rules were broken, Now, I’m staring at two pink lines …This will change everything and nothing will ever be the same again.

 

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Hello, Friend!

Welcome to my little corner of the romance world—where grumpy heroes fall hard, sassy heroines steal hearts, and happily-ever-afters are always guaranteed 

I'm so glad you're here. Below is a list of my steamy, feel-good reads, perfect for curling up with a cup of coffee... or a glass of wine (no judgment here!).

 The Grumpy Billionaire Collection 

 My Grumpy Billionaire’s Nanny

Enemies to lovers. Best friend’s brother. Surprise pregnancy.

 

 My Grumpy Billionaire Mountain Man

Brother’s best friend. One wedding. One bed. One mistake that feels way too right.

 

 My Grumpy Billionaire Protector

Runaway bride. Best man. Secluded resort. He was never supposed to be the one…

 My Grumpy Firefighter Daddy

Mistaken identity. Single dad. ER nurse. Sparks fly and hearts collide.

And now I have a 

 A BRAND-NEW SERIES!

The Wildfire Pact Series – Book 1

 The Firefighter’s Fake Fiancée

Runaway bride + fake engagement + small-town chaos = one blazing hot second chance.

Book 2, Damaged Daddy, coming soon!!

Thank you so much for being here. I hope you fall in love with these characters the way I did while writing them. Your support means the world to me!

With love and a little steam,

Nelly Adler 

 

 

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