David B. Coe Books

"Justis Fearsson is a weremyste and a private detective. He wields potent magic, but every month on the full moon he loses his mind which has cost him his job as a cop; he can't afford to let it interfere with his latest case. Phoenix has become ground zero in a magical war, and an army of werecreatures, blood sorcerers and necromancers has made Jay its number one target. When he is hired to track down a woman who has gone missing with her two young children, he has a hunch the dark ones are to blame. But then a police murder investigation implicates this same woman. Soon he is caught up in a deadly race to find not only the young family but also an ancient weapon that could prove decisive in the looming conflict"-- Provided by publisher

Epic battles and fervent devotion intertwine in a collection of nine illustrated short stories and novellas set in a world of fantasy. Through themes of faith and conflict, the narratives explore the consequences of belief as warriors confront their destinies, leading to the fall of kings and the clash of armies. Renowned authors such as Jay Lake and James Maxey contribute to this anthology, enriched by a foreword from David B. Coe, offering readers a vivid tapestry of magic, valor, and sacrifice.

"For a millenium, the Children of Amarid have served the people of Tobyn-Ser. Drawing upon the Mage-Craft, which flows from the psychic bond they forge with their avian familiars, the Mages of the Order have fulfilled their oaths by healing the injured and ill, repelling invasions by the land's enemies, and caring for the people in times of crisis. They are governed by laws handed down by Amarid, the first of their kind, who committed the Mage-Craft to the people's protection. Only once in a thousand years has a mage defied those laws. Theron, a contemporary of Amarid, sought to use his powers to gain wealth and glory. For that he was punished, though not before he brought down a terrible curse on his fellow mages and all who would come after them"-- Back cover

The first official Knightfall tie-in novel, charting the Templars' adventures after the Fall of Acre A brand-new original Knightfall novel. Following the Fall of Acre, Landry, Godfrey and the other survivors of the siege flee in a sailboat across the Mediterranean. Drifting for weeks, they try to land on Cyprus only to run into a dangerous Mamluk detachment. Running dangerously low on supplies, they are forced to take to the seas once more. Trying to land on the coastline of Turkey, they are ambushed by pirates and taken captive. Incarcerated on a remote island compound, Landry, Godfrey and the other Templars must plan their escape before all hope is lost...

Set against the backdrop of downtown Sydney, the story unfolds with an unsolved murder that intertwines with a violent assault on the Sidhe community. As tensions rise and secrets emerge, the narrative explores themes of mystery and cultural conflict, drawing readers into a gripping tale of intrigue and the quest for justice amidst chaos.

Im Königreich Lon-Ser wird alles versucht, um das friedliche Tobyn-Ser zu erobern. Der Magierorden Amarid schickt den jungen Orris auf eine gefährliche Mission in die dunkle Hauptstadt Lon-Sers, wo er auf eine geheimnisvolle Welt und einen Geheimbund stößt, der Tobyn-Ser retten oder vernichten könnte.

Zwei Freunde entdecken einen geheimnisvollen Kristall, der ihnen magische Kräfte verleiht. Während einer zum Helden wird, wird der andere zum Verräter. Jahrhunderte später stehen ihre Erben in einem erbitterten Kampf gegeneinander. Die Chroniken von Amarid erscheinen in deutscher Erstausgabe.