Showing results by publisher "Author's Republic" in Fantasy

The settlers of Arcana have been promised prosperity and freedom from the fae creatures which have assailed humanity for the past millennium. Reality is somewhat different, as the young warrior-priest Bugen discovers when he is summoned to deal with the fallout from a spate of unexplained kidnappings and murders.

An epic urban fantasy novella inspired by ancient Roman festivals, Parisian cabaret theater, and the Roaring '20s. Saturnalia in Aufleur is a time of topsy-turvy revels, of the world turned upside down and transformed before your eyes. The city’s theaters produce an annual display of reversals, surprises, and transformations. In Aufleur, flappers can transform into wolves. Even the rats are not what they seem.

Ruby Rose is obsessed with finding her fairy-tale dream of “happy ever after”. Searching her whole life for true love, Ruby Rose learns the hard way, through heartbreak and pain, that fairy tales aren’t true. She finds herself at the age of 32 in a hospital bed alone. Pregnant and facing an abortion, she undergoes an operation. As she slips into unconsciousness, Ruby Rose meets her future self in a beautiful garden and is offered a rare and exciting opportunity to enter a program that will change her life forever.

The Scarecrow of Oz is the ninth book set in the Land of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. Published on July 16, 1915, it was Baum's personal favorite of the Oz books and tells of Cap'n Bill and Trot journeying to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrowing the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland.

Kiyote Tales: The Forbidden Forest marks the inaugural installment in an exhilarating adventure series, brimming with perpetual action and humor. Meet the Kiyote, a charismatic, talking coyote residing in the quaint town of Smud. His latest daring escapade, however, triggers the ire of the formidable Lord Pamplamoose Pithwhithle, setting off a chain of events that thrusts our cunning hero into a perilous situation.

The spark of an old war is rekindled. Reckless wizards believe that they should rule the human realms. They threaten a world that is shared by older races (Elves and Dwarves). The Elders remain poised to destroy the threat that is Humanity. Jo Lee Validad could end this war before it starts and placate the elder races. But even the Great One, Anaxiunara cannot find him. Her lover is abducted. She is beside herself with grief. Who would tempt the wrath of one so powerful as she?

An epic heist to overthrow the sexually conservative God Prudishia's theocratic rule over the Queendom. To prevail, the dwindling forces of Orgasmodan will need to perform cunning stunts with their stunning...intellects. The wildcard? A unique-to-the-world 6'4" half-orc barbarian girl. She steps into the conflict with wide eye awe, naïve of the havoc she'll wreak.

Elora has been suspended from the council...but it’s only the beginning of her journey. Elf Elora is something of a celebrity in her home city. After being tested as a child, it’s discovered that her magical ability is off the charts - it can’t even be measured. Since working as a paranormal investigator at the royal palace and working on a cure for “half curses”, Elora has been putting her abilities to good use. Until now....

A thought-provoking whimsical tale of life in a Dandenong Village, Colby, seen through the eyes of the irascible ghost, Jasper. Captivating. Reminiscences of life in the '80s.

Tales of Old Japan (1871) is an anthology of classic tales compiled by Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, Lord Redesdale. The narratives - adapted from Japanese sources - covers various aspects of Japanese life before the Meiji Restoration of 1868. Engaging with an arresting range of subjects such as Buddhist sermons, knightly exploits, ghost stories, fairy tales, folklore, terrifying vampires, noble samurai, and the plots of four Noh plays, the collection also serves as a treasure trove of information on the customs, characters, and places of the time. 

This is the story that came before, when Britain was just a shadowland. We grow up with the legend of King Arthur, but where did he come from? Who was Merlin? What part did the Druids play in bringing Arthur to his round table? On the night of Midwinter's Eve, a storyteller takes his listeners back to the Dark Ages and a tale from his youth.

Laugh as your favourite characters spit in the face of danger...then run for the hills. Admire the verbal jousting and witty wordplay...or is it the other way round? Gasp as kings and queens lose their heads. "Enjoy" the groanworthy puns and suffer the slings and arrows of poorly-trained archers.

All three books in the first Dragon and Chips trilogy in a single omnibus edition. Tasty, fire-breathing dragons. Angry sea serpents. Sea battles, land battles, assassins, and more. Get it now!

The Noble Quran, literally meaning "the recitation", also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from Allah SWT (God). It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature. The Quran is divided into chapters (surah in Arabic), which are then divided into verses (ayah). The Noble Quran assumes familiarity with major narratives recounted in the biblical scriptures. It summarizes some, dwells at length on others, and, in some cases, presents alternative accounts and interpretations of events.

Clunk's lost his memories. He doesn't know who he is or where he came from. And there's nowhere to get a recharge. But fear not, because Clunk is resourceful and intelligent. He won't let marauding dragons, a bloodthirsty queen, and a vengeful champion get in his way. Not even the whopping great cast of minor characters all vying to become major players. But how's Clunk going to escape this medieval madness? How's Clunk going to get home?

Elliot Archer struggles to deal with the aftermath of his best friend's death, and when he's at his lowest point, he makes a difficult decision with irreversible consequences. Instead of nothingness, or perhaps the endless dark, Elliot opens his eyes to find a mysterious gray room slowly filling with people, and they all have weapons. In a dungeon filled with monstrous beings, murderous teammates, and a strange system reminiscent of an RPG, Elliot must find a way to rise to the occasion, or he'll else he'll fall - again.

Enter the world of Lahnri for a collection of stories that follow the lives and tribulations of both heroes and villains alike. Follow their fate to learn whether they shall rise or fall. Which way will fate’s wheel turn?

Nolichucky, the house on Burnt Mountain, appears to be a secluded family lake home, forever frozen in the 1930s. But beneath its placid exterior lies a secret history and a mysterious power that profoundly affects young Luke Brooks. After spending a seemingly peaceful weekend there with his father and two teenaged friends, Luke's life is forever changed and he must thereafter confront an unexpected and potentially world-altering destiny.

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure with reimagined divine beings in this alternate telling of one of humanity's famed creation stories. Adonai and Helel are equal and co-existing on their realm of Alegion. Together, they utilize a planetary dominion in the effort to grow an instinctual need to create and learn about their evolving powers.

Bounty Fenetre is off to seek her fortune - all she needs is a plan, a hero, and a really great pair of boots.