Jennifer Roberson crafts epic fantasy narratives often informed by historical and cultural influences. Her writing is distinguished by intricate world-building and complex characters grappling with challenging moral quandaries. She explores themes of honor, betrayal, and power struggles, frequently weaving in elements of romance and adventure. Readers appreciate her work for its depth and immersive quality, drawing them into richly imagined worlds.
Set in the beloved fantasy realm of Tiger and Del, this eighth installment of the Sword-Dancer saga brings back the captivating characters and rich storytelling that fans adore. Readers can expect thrilling adventures, intricate relationships, and the exploration of themes such as loyalty and courage, all woven into a vibrant narrative that continues to expand the series' enchanting universe.
In a gripping continuation of the Blood and Bone series, a biker and a cowboy join forces to confront an impending apocalypse. Their unique backgrounds and skills are put to the test as they navigate challenges and confront dark forces threatening their world. This contemporary western fantasy blends action and adventure with themes of friendship and resilience, setting the stage for an epic battle against chaos.
"Gabe is fresh out of prison, a leather-clad biker answering Grandaddy's peremptory summons to, of all places, a cowboy bar in Northern Arizona. He is about to find out just how different he is from 'most people'--and to meet the stranger with whom he will be sealed: life and limb, blood and bone, conscripted to fight an unholy war unlike any other. For the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist. When he does. And Gabe, thrown into the unlikely company of a country-music-loving rodeo cowboy from West Texas, an ancient Celtic goddess of war, an African Orisha who sings volcanoes awake, a Chinese goddess of mercy, Nephilim, and Grigori, finds himself fighting a battle he was bred for, but wants no part of."--Provided by publisher
Alisanos, the deepwood, is more than just a forest......it is sentient, and predatory. Home to demons and worse, its mercurial boundaries can suddenly shift miles in any direction to encompass previously safe human lands - and those taken by the deepwood are forever changed.Audrun, a human woman trapped within the forest, is reunited with her four children, only to learn that each has been marked by the deepwood’s wild magic. And her newly born fifth child, captured by a winged demon, is still missing. Audrun has sworn to find the infant, but can a mere human possibly hope to outwit the monstrous inhabitants of Alisanos...and the nightmarish deepwood itself?
This second Sword omnibus edition includes the third and fourth novels in the best-selling Sword-Maker and Sword-Breaker.
He was Tiger, born of the desert winds, raised as a slave and winning his freedom by weaving a special kind of magic with a warrior's skill. She was Del, born of ice and storm, trained by the greatest of Northern sword masters. Together, they discover a kinship and friendship that grows to love while facing dangers of both sword and sorcery.
Set in a richly imagined world, this fantasy epic follows the struggles and adventures of a warrior race of shapechangers facing triumph and exile. It continues the magical journey initiated in the earlier volumes, now compiled with books three and four in a single edition. Jennifer Roberson's acclaimed series explores themes of identity and transformation, captivating readers with its intricate storytelling and dynamic characters.
Shapechangers They were the Cheysuli, a race of magical warriors gifted with the ability to assume animal shape at will. For centuries they had been allies to the King of Homana, treasured champions of the realm. Until a king’s daughter ran away with a Cheysuli liege man and caused a war of annihilation against the Cheysuli race.Twenty-five years later the Cheysuli were hunted exiles in their own land, feared for their sorcery, their shapechanging. This is the story of Alix, the daughter of that ill-fated union between Homanan princess and Cheysuli warrior, and her struggle to master the call of magic in her blood, and accept her place in an ancient prophecy she cannot deny. The Song of Homana For five long years the land of Homana had been strangling in the grasp of a usurper king—its people ravaged by strife, poverty and despair; its magical race, the Cheysuli, forced to flee or face extermination at the hands of their evil counterparts, the sorcerous Ilhini. The time had come for Prince Carillon, Homana’s rightful ruler, to return from exile with his Cheysuli liege man, free his land from the evil domination of the tyrant Bellam and his villainous magicians, restore the Cheysuli to their rightful position of grace, and claim his birthright. To do this, he would not only have to raise an army, but overcome the fear and prejudice of an ignorant population and answer the call of a prophecy he never chose to serve!
This omnibus edition combines the final two novels of Jennifer Roberson's dynastic fantasy saga, Chronicles of Cheysuli. The series explores intricate family dynamics, political intrigue, and the rich lore of the Cheysuli world. Readers will experience the culmination of character arcs and the resolution of long-standing conflicts, set against a backdrop of magic and destiny. This collection offers a comprehensive conclusion to a beloved fantasy series.
The bestselling author of "Lady of the Forest" once again captures readers hearts and imaginations with a breathtaking novel of passionate love and historical adventure. This is the story of Catriona Campbells enduring love for Alasdair MacDonald, the second-born son of her clans most powerful foe.
