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What use is a dragon rider who can't fly? That’s the brutal reality Aeden Harrington faces after bonding with a dragon that should never have hatched, a consecrated egg, hidden, marked as dead and untouchable. Worse still, he formed the forbidden bond before Aviara Academy’s official ceremony, shattering ancient tradition and painting a target on his back before he even sets foot in the sky.

Vireo Reinhold relishes collecting his monarch’s proper dues. Working hard to prolong and fund the king’s never-ending war, the self-centered official revels in the perks of luxury that come with his unorthodox role. But his world upends when he unearths an ancient spellbook that promises to unlock a shadowy, forgotten magic. Embroiled in a secret affair with a fellow noble’s wife, Vireo is mortified when he’s forced to commit an unthinkable act.

Once a distinguished priest serving in the grand temple of Askela, Jordell Torvin now walks a very different path. Haunted by a vision of a sword that holds the power to prevent a catastrophic war, he has spent the last three years in pursuit of this elusive artifact, even as his magic use subjects him to a creeping corruption that is slowly eating him alive.

For eight harrowing years, the iron grip of Rhagor—a tyrant god masquerading as the prophesied savior—has choked Levanthria, pushing it to the edge of annihilation. Trapped within the confines of mortal flesh, Rhagor frantically hunts for an ancient artifact, his key to unleashing an era of darkness and reshaping the world under his sinister rule. As Rhagor’s menacing plans cast a shadow over Levanthria, the fates of its fabled heroes intertwine, in part 1 of this electrifying climax.

Zerina Redfearn is naïve to the world's cruelty. So when she and her sisters are dragged from their home and put on trial for witchcraft, she’s horrified to be trapped between being enslaved in the king’s forces or execution. But after witnessing her siblings' cruel deaths, she unleashes her powers for the first time and makes her escape. Joining two refugees in fleeing to the perilous ocean with enemy ships in hot pursuit, Zerina wields her gifts against deadly threats even though each use torments her body. Can Zerina turn the tide on a crippling future?

When Gregor wakes from his apparent murder, he has no idea how long he has been dead for or any idea of his former life. All he has is an overwhelming urge to find the darkness that these gods speak of. After stumbling into a small village where a young family have been slaughtered, it doesn't take long for Gregor to realise that demons are responsible. Intent on vanquishing the darkness and freeing the town, Gregor will not stop until he has found who is responsible for summoning the demon plague.

"A War Of Chaos And Fury—Part 2" hurls you into the pulse-pounding conclusion of The Levanthria Series. Rhagor, the tyrant god, stands on the edge, his master plan nearing its terrifying fruition. With the world teetering on the brink of eternal darkness, only the Legends of Levanthria stand between Rhagor and his apocalyptic ambitions. As Rhagor's final gambit unfolds, the heroes of Levanthria face their greatest challenge yet.

Orjan Varega suffocates under a crisis of faith. Trapped in the form of a fearsome lizard man by an ancient Elven spell, the once-renowned knight sleeps rough, drinks hard, and struggles to survive as a bounty hunter. But after a boy who offers him food falls prey to ruthless thugs, the protective fighter comes to the child’s aid and gains a formidable enemy.

An epic new LitRPG series from A.P. Beswick, social media superstar and the bestselling author of the Levanthria series, in which an ordinary man’s world is turned upside down when one day he’s a typical office drone, and the next he’s a stranger in a world full of magic and mayhem...

With his 15th birthday just around the corner, Arnold Ethon's feeling the pressure. He still doesn't have a Spirit Beast, that special creature deeply connected to a person's soul. It's like a mirror of their inner self. Some lucky ones get unique powers that match their Spirit Beast, while others can even make these mystical beings appear in the real world. But Arnold? He's still waiting for his to show up.

Two years have passed since Gregor awoke from his icy grave, and his journey against the darkness has been relentless. But fate has a twist in store on this cold winters night. Stranded in a small town due to a broken sleigh, Gregor's path takes a sinister turn. A tavern owner's brutal murder screams of a demon's work, yet his three daughters remain eerily unharmed. Teaming up with a determined local lawman, Gregor delves into the underbelly of the town, unraveling a mystery that hits closer to home than he ever anticipated.

Morvin Torhold has spent years in solitude, haunted by the death of his wife and son in the Great War. A dwarven inventor, he channels his grief into creating something extraordinary: a unique powder that powers a weapon unlike any ever seen in Levanthria. Just when Morvin resigns himself to a life of lonely obscurity, a charismatic mage appears with a tempting offer. A path to vengeance against the one person he blames for his family’s death—the king himself.

Still reeling from his Grandad's murder and haunted by the exile of his best friend Otto, Arnold Ethon's life is frayed at the edges. Just when he thinks he's seen the depths of his challenges, a feral spirit beast unlike anything he's ever encountered strikes, putting everyone he loves in grave danger.

Bo, an Orc unlike any other within the fierce ranks of the Fire Tusk Clan, stands at a crossroads. As he nears the age of initiation, the expectation to embrace the clan's ruthless warrior spirit weighs heavily upon him. But Bo harbours a secret passion that sets him apart—a deep-seated love for music and storytelling. You see, Bo doesn't want to be a warrior, he wants to be a bard. When his moment of truth arrives, Bo's refusal to conform to the violent rites of passage leads to disaster.

Step back into the world of Levanthria, this time on a new continent. Welcome to Argosia, brought to life by A.P. Beswick and Talia Beckett. The gods have fallen. Monsters roam free. And survival is no longer guaranteed. Xevras has lost everything. Alone and desperate, he crosses paths with the Slayer Guild on their latest hunt. Sworn to protect the people from fae and other horrors that stalk the land, they offer him a place among them and a chance to start again. But the Guild has secrets, and their next mission will test him before his training is complete.

Acht qualvolle Jahre lang hat Rhagor – ein tyrannischer Gott, der sich als der prophezeite Retter ausgibt – Levanthria im eisernen Griff gehalten und es an den Rand der Vernichtung getrieben. Gefangen in seinem sterblichen Körper, sucht Rhagor verzweifelt nach einem alten Artefakt, seinem Schlüssel zur Entfesselung einer Ära der Dunkelheit und zur Neugestaltung der Welt unter seiner finsteren Herrschaft.

Einst ein angesehener Priester, der im großen Tempel von Askela diente, geht Jordell Torvin nun einen ganz anderen Weg. Verfolgt von der Vision eines Schwertes, das die Macht hat, einen verheerenden Krieg zu verhindern, hat er die letzten drei Jahre damit verbracht, dieses schwer fassbare Artefakt zu suchen. Auch wenn seine magischen Fähigkeiten ihn einer schleichenden Verderbnis aussetzen, die ihn langsam bei lebendigem Leib auffrisst.

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Sie hat die Wahl, zu dienen oder zu sterben. Wird die Jagd nach ihrer Magie ihren letzten Atemzug fordern, nachdem ihre Unschuld zerschmettert wurde? Zerina Redfearn ist naiv gegenüber der Grausamkeit der Welt. Als sie und ihre Schwestern aus ihrem Haus gezerrt und wegen Hexerei vor Gericht gestellt werden, ist sie entsetzt, weil sie zwischen der Versklavung durch die Streitkräfte des Königs oder der Hinrichtung wählen muss. Aber nachdem sie den grausamen Tod ihrer Geschwister miterlebt hat, entfesselt sie zum ersten Mal ihre Kräfte und kann fliehen.

Orjan Varega erstickt an einer Glaubenskrise. Durch einen uralten Elfenzauber in der Gestalt eines furchterregenden Echsenmenschen gefangen, schläft der einst berühmte Ritter schlecht, trinkt viel und kämpft als Kopfgeldjäger ums Überleben. Doch als ein Junge, der ihm Essen anbietet, Opfer von skrupellosen Schlägern wird, kommt der schützende Kämpfer dem Kind zu Hilfe und macht sich einen furchtbaren Feind.