En UN RITO DE ESPADAS (A RITE OF SWORDS) – (Libro #7 de El Anillo del Hechicero – The Sorcerer’s Ring), Thor debate con su legado, luchando para asimilar quién es su padre, si revela su secreto y qué medidas debe tomar. De vuelta a casa en el Anillo, con Mycoples a su lado y la Espada del Destino en la mano, Thor está decidido a vengarse del ejército de Andrónico y liberar a su patria – y finalmente proponerle matrimonio a Gwendolyn. Pero se da cuenta de que hay fuerzas aún mayores que la de él, que podrían interponerse en su camino. Gwendolyn regresa y se esfuerza por convertirse en la gobernante elegida, usando su sabiduría para unir las fuerzas dispares y expulsar a Andrónico para siempre. Reunida con Thor y sus hermanos, ella está agradecida por la pausa en la violencia y por la oportunidad de celebrar su libertad. Pero las cosas cambian rápidamente – demasiado rápido – y antes de darse cuenta, su vida se torna de cabeza otra vez. Su hermana mayor, Luanda, en una gran rivalidad con ella, está decidida a arrebatar el poder, mientras que el hermano del rey MacGil llega con su propio ejército para hacerse del control del trono. Con espías y asesinos por todos lados, Gwendolyn, asediada, aprende que ser reina no es tan seguro como ella pensaba. El amor de Reece por Selese finalmente tiene la oportunidad de prosperar, pero al mismo tiempo, aparece su viejo amor, y se encuentra indeciso. Pero los tiempos de inactividad pronto son superados por la batalla y Reece, Elden, O'Connor, Conven, Kendrick, Erec e incluso Godfrey deben enfrentar y superar juntos las adversidades, para sobrevivir. Sus batallas los llevarán a todos los rincones del Anillo, que se convierte en una carrera contra el tiempo para derrocar a Andrónico y salvarse de la total destrucción. Igual de poderosas, fuerzas inesperadas luchan por el control del Anillo; Gwen se da cuenta de que ella debe hacer todo lo necesario para encontrar a Argon y traerlo de vuelta. En un giro final impactante, Thor se entera que aunque sus poderes son supremos, también tiene una debilidad oculta – una que sólo puede traer consigo su caída final. ¿Thor y los demás liberarán el Anillo y derrotarán a Andrónico? ¿Gwendolyn será la reina que todos necesitan que sea? ¿Qué será de la Espada del Destino, de Erec, Kendrick, Reece y Godfrey? ¿Y cuál es el secreto que esconde Alistair? Con su sofisticada construcción del mundo y caracterización, UN RITO DE ESPADAS es un relato épico de amigos y amantes, de rivales y pretendientes, de caballeros y dragones, de intrigas y maquinaciones políticas, de llegar a la mayoría de edad, de corazones rotos, de decepción, ambición y traición. Es una historia de honor y valor, de suerte y destino, de hechicería. Es una fantasía que nos lleva a un mundo que nunca olvidaremos, y que gustará a personas de todas las edades y géneros.
“A powerful opener to a series [that] will produce a combination of feisty protagonists and challenging circumstances to thoroughly involve not just young adults, but adult fantasy fans who seek epic stories fueled by powerful friendships and adversaries.” –Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan) (re A Throne for Sisters) “Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless!” –Books and Movie Reviews (re A Throne for Sisters) From #1 Bestselling author Morgan Rice comes a new series for fantasy and middle grade readers (and adults, too)! Fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson—look no further! In THE SCEPTER OF FIRE: OLIVER BLUE AND THE SCHOOL FOR SEERS (BOOK FOUR), 12 year old Oliver Blue is dispatched on an urgent mission to save The School for Seers. He must travel back in time, to Florence, 1592, to find the only artifact that can save them all. Yet the secret is guarded by none other than Galileo himself. As Oliver searches for one of the great scientists and inventors of all time, the man who invented the telescope and who discovered planets, Oliver must wonder: is a he a seer, too? And what other secrets is he holding? His brother Chris, more powerful than ever, remains determined to kill Oliver for all time. Oliver soon realizes it is a race against time, as the fate of the school—and of the world—is at stake. An uplifting fantasy, THE SCEPTER OF FIRE is book #4 in a riveting new series filled with magic, love, humor, heartbreak, tragedy, destiny, and a string of shocking surprises. It will make you fall in love with OLIVER BLUE, and keep you turning pages late into the night.
“A powerful opener to a series [that] will produce a combination of feisty protagonists and challenging circumstances to thoroughly involve not just young adults, but adult fantasy fans who seek epic stories fueled by powerful friendships and adversaries.” –Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan) (re A Throne for Sisters) “Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless!” –Books and Movie Reviews (re A Throne for Sisters) From #1 Bestselling fantasy author Morgan Rice comes a new series for middle grade readers—and adults, too! Fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson—look no further! In THE ORB OF KANDRA: OLIVER BLUE AND THE SCHOOL FOR SEERS (BOOK TWO), 11 year old Oliver Blue is back in the present day, racing to save Armando before his destined moment to die. But when Oliver learns that the sacred Orb of Kandra has been stolen, he knows it is up to him—and him alone—to save the school. And the only way is to travel back in time, to the England of 1690s, and to save one very important person: Sir Isaac Newton. The Obsidian School, meanwhile, has powerful seers of its own, and all are bent on Oliver’s destruction. And when they enlist and transform Oliver’s bully brother, Chris, it may just mean a fight to the death. An uplifting fantasy, THE ORB OF KANDRA is book #2 in a riveting new series filled with magic, love, humor, heartbreak, tragedy, destiny, and a series of shocking twists. It will make you fall in love with Oliver Blue, and keep you turning pages late into the night. Book #3 in the series (THE OBSIDIANS) is now also available! “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.” –San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)
“THE SORCERER’S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding A Quest of Heroes) THE GIFT OF BATTLE (Book #17) is the finale of the Bestselling series THE SORCERER'S RING, which begins with A QUEST OF HEROES (book #1)! In THE GIFT OF BATTLE, Thor meets his greatest and final challenge, as he quests deeper into the Land of Blood to attempt to rescue Guwayne. Encountering foes more powerful than he ever imagined, Thor soon realizes he is up against an army of darkness, one for which his powers are no match. When he learns a sacred object may give him the powers he needs—an object which has been kept secret for ages—he must embark on a final quest to retrieve it before it is too late, with the fate of the Ring hanging in the balance. Gwendolyn keeps her vow to the King of the Ridge, entering the tower and confronting the cult leader to learn what secret he is hiding. The revelation sends her to Argon, and ultimately to Argon’s master—where she learns the greatest secret of all, one which may alter the destiny of her people. When the Ridge is discovered by the Empire, the invasion begins and, under attack by the greatest army known to man, it falls on Gwendolyn to defend, and to lead her people on one final, mass exodus. Thor’s Legion brothers, on their own, face unimaginable risks, as Angel is dying from her leprosy. Darius fights for his life beside his father in the Empire capital, until a surprise twist prods him, with nothing left to lose, to finally tap his own powers. Erec and Alistair reach Volusia, battling their way upriver, and they continue on their quest for Gwendolyn and the exiles, as they face unexpected battles. And Godfrey realizes that he must ultimately make a decision to be the man he wants to be. Volusia, surrounded by all the power of the Knights of the Seven, must put herself to the test as goddess and discover if she alone has the power to crush men and rule the Empire. While Argon, faced with his end of days, realizes the time has come to sacrifice himself. As good and evil hang in the balance, one final, epic battle—the greatest battle of all—will determine the outcome of the Ring for all time. With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, THE GIFT OF BATTLE is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders. THE GIFT OF BATTLE is the longest of all the books in the series, at 93,000 words! “Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.” —Publishers Weekly (regarding A Quest of Heroes)
“THE SORCERER’S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.” –Books and Movie Reviews. This bundle includes books 3 and 4 in Morgan Rice’s #1 Bestselling fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING (A FATE OF DRAGONS and ), a 17 book epic fantasy series with over 1,000 five star reviews. These two bestselling novels are both here in one convenient file. A FATE OF DRAGONS takes us deeper into Thor’s epic journey to becoming a warrior, as he journeys across the Sea of Fire to the dragon’s Isle of Mist. An unforgiving place, home to the most elite warriors of the world, Thor’s powers and abilities deepen as he trains. His friendships deepen, too, as they face adversities together, beyond what they could imagine. But as they find themselves up against unimaginable monsters, The Hundred quickly goes from training session to a matter of life or death. Not all will survive. Back in the Ring, matters are getting much worse. As Kendrick is imprisoned, Gwendolyn finds it landing on her to try to save him, to save the Ring by bringing down her brother Gareth. Gwendolyn pines for Thor’s return, for them to be together, for their love to blossom. But with powerful forces in their way, it is questionable if that chance will ever come. In A CRY OF HONOR (Book #4 in the Sorcerer's Ring), Thor has returned from The Hundred as a hardened warrior, and now he must learn what it means to battle for his homeland, to battle for life and death. The McClouds have raided deep into MacGil territory—deeper than ever before in the history of the Ring—and as Thor rides into an ambush, it will fall on his head to fend off the attack and save King’s Court. With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, THE SORCERER’S RING is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders.
“An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini…. Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more.” –The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons) The #1 Bestselling series! RISE OF THE VALIANT is book #2 in Morgan Rice’s bestselling epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS (which begins with RISE OF THE DRAGONS, a free download)! In the wake of the dragon’s attack, Kyra is sent on an urgent quest: to cross Escalon and seek out her uncle in the mysterious Tower of Ur. The time has come for her to learn about who she is, who her mother is, and to train and develop her special powers. It will be a quest fraught with peril for a girl alone, Escalon filled with dangers from savage beasts and men alike—one that will require all of her strength to survive. Her father, Duncan, must lead his men south, to the great water city of Esephus, to attempt to free his fellow countrymen from the iron grip of Pandesia. If he succeeds, he will have to journey to the treacherous Lake of Ire and then onto the icy peaks of Kos, where there live the toughest warriors of Escalon, men he will need to recruit if he has any chance of taking the capital. Alec escapes with Marco from The Flames to find himself on the run through the Wood of Thorns, chased by exotic beasts. It is a harrowing journey through the night as he quests for his hometown, hoping to be reunited with his family. When he arrives, he is shocked by what he discovers. Merk, despite his better judgment, turns back to help the girl, and finds himself, for the first time in his life, entangled in a stranger’s affairs. He will not forego his pilgrimage to the Tower of Ur, though, and he finds himself anguished as he realizes the tower is not what he expects. Vesuvius spurs his giant as he leads the Trolls on their mission underground, attempting to bypass The Flames, while the dragon, Theos, has his own special mission on Escalon. With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, RISE OF THE VALIANT is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders. Book #3 in KINGS AND SORCERERS is now available! “If you thought that there was no reason left for living after the end of the Sorcerer’s Ring series, you were wrong. Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of trolls and dragons, of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy.” –Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons) “[The novel] succeeds—right from the start…. A superior fantasy…It begins, as it should, with one protagonist's struggles and moves neatly into a wider circle of knights, dragons, magic and monsters, and destiny.…All the trappings of high fantasy are here, from soldiers and battles to confrontations with self….A recommended winner for any who enjoy epic fantasy writing fueled by powerful, believable young adult protagonists.” –Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer (regarding Rise of the Dragons) “A plot-driven novel that’s easy to read in a weekend…A good start to a promising series.” –San Francisco Book Review (regarding Rise of the Dragons)
“If you thought that there was no reason left for living after the end of the Sorcerer’s Ring series, you were wrong. In RISE OF THE DRAGONS Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of trolls and dragons, of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy.” –Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos The #1 Bestseller! From #1 Bestselling author Morgan Rice comes a sweeping new epic fantasy series: RISE OF THE DRAGONS (KINGS AND SORCERERS—Book 1). Kyra, 15, dreams of becoming a famed warrior, like her father, even though she is the only girl in a fort of boys. As she struggles to understand her special skills, her mysterious inner power, she realizes she is different than the others. But a secret is being kept from her about her birth and the prophecy surrounding her, leaving her to wonder who she really is. When Kyra comes of age and the local lord comes to take her away, her father wants to wed her off to save her. Kyra, though, refuses, and she journeys out on her own, into a dangerous wood, where she encounters a wounded dragon—and ignites a series of events that will change the kingdom forever. 15 year old Alec, meanwhile, sacrifices for his brother, taking his place in the draft, and is carted off to The Flames, a wall of flames a hundred feet high that wards off the army of Trolls to the east. On the far side of the kingdom, Merk, a mercenary striving to leave behind his dark past, quests through the wood to become a Watcher of the Towers and help guard the Sword of Fire, the magical source of the kingdom’s power. But the Trolls want the Sword, too—and they prepare for a massive invasion that could destroy the kingdoms forever. With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, RISE OF THE DRAGONS is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, of ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders. Book #2 in KINGS AND SORCERERS is now available! “RISE OF THE DRAGONS succeeds—right from the start…. A superior fantasy…It begins, as it should, with one protagonist's struggles and moves neatly into a wider circle of knights, dragons, magic and monsters, and destiny.…All the trappings of high fantasy are here, from soldiers and battles to confrontations with self….A recommended winner for any who enjoy epic fantasy writing fueled by powerful, believable young adult protagonists.” –Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer
“An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini…. Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more.” –The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons) The #1 Bestselling series! NIGHT OF THE BOLD is book #6—and the final installment—in Morgan Rice’s bestselling epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS (which begins with RISE OF THE DRAGONS, a free download)! In NIGHT OF THE BOLD, Kyra must find a way to free herself from Marda and return to Escalon with the Staff of Truth. If she does, awaiting her will be the most epic battle of her life, as she will need to face off against Ra’s armies, a nation of trolls, and a flock of dragons. If her powers, and the weapon, are strong enough, her mother awaits her, ready to reveal the secrets of her destiny, and of her birth. Duncan must make an epic stand against Ra’s armies once and for all. Yet even as he fights the greatest battles of his life, leading to a final stand in The Devil’s Gluch, he cannot expect the dark trickery that Ra has awaiting him. In the Bay of Death, Merk and King Tarnis’ daughter must join forces with Alec and the warriors of the Lost Isles to fight off the dragons. They must find Duncan and unite to save Escalon, yet Vesuvius has resurfaced, and they cannot anticipate the treachery awaiting them. In the epic finale to Kings and Sorcerers, the most dramatic battles, weapons and sorcery all lead to a breathtaking, unexpected conclusion, filled with both heartbreaking tragedy and inspiring re-birth. With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, NIGHT OF THE BOLD is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders. “If you thought that there was no reason left for living after the end of the Sorcerer’s Ring series, you were wrong. Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of trolls and dragons, of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy.” –Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons)
LA MARCIA DEI RE ci porta avanti lungo il viaggio epico di Thor nell’umanità, mentre inizia a capire di più su se stesso e sui suoi poteri, intraprendendo la sua carriera da guerriero. Dopo essere fuggito dalle segrete, Thor è sconvolto dal sentire di un altro tentativo di assassinio contro Re MacGil. Quando MacGil muore, il regno è in pieno subbiglio. Mentre tutti competono per ottenere il trono, la Corte del Re è più occupata che mai con i suoi drammi familiari, lotte di potere, ambizioni, gelosia, violenza e tradimento. È necessario che un erede venga scelto tra i figli, e l’antica Spada della Dinastia, la fonte di tutto il loro potere, avrà un’altra occasione di essere sollevata da un nuovo pretendente. Ma tutto viene ribaltato: viene rinvenuta l’arma del delitto e il cappio si stringe attorno alla ricerca dell’assassino. Allo stesso tempo i MacGil devono affrontare una nuova minaccia da parte dei McCloud, che sono già pronti ad attaccare di nuovo dall’interno dell’Anello. Thor lotta per riconquistare l’amore di Gwendolyn, ma purtroppo non c’è tempo: è obbligato a fare i bagagli e prepararsi con i suoi compagni d’armi per il Cento, un centinaio di estenuanti giornate d’inferno alle quali i membri della Legione devono sopravvivere. La Legione dovrà oltrepassare il Canyon andando al di là della protezione dell’Anello, addentrandosi nelle Terre Selvagge e salpando attraverso il Mar Tartuvio verso l’Isola della Nebbia, che si dice sia sorvegliata da un drago. Questa sarà la loro iniziazione per diventare uomini. Ce la faranno a tornare? L’Anello sopravviverà durante la loro assenza? E Thor capirà finalmente il segreto del suo destino? Con la sua sofisticata strutturazione del mondo e la sua caratterizzazione dei personaggi, LA MARCIA DEI RE è un racconto epico di amici e innamorati, di rivali e saguaci, di cavalieri e draghi, di intrighi e macchinazioni politiche, di crescita, di cuori spezzati, di inganno, ambizione e tradimento. È un racconto di onore e coraggio, di fato e destino, di stregoneria. È un fantasy capace di trasportarci in un mondo che non dimenticheremo mai, e che affascinerà ogni età e ogni genere di persona. È un libro di 60.000 parole. Della stessa serie sono anche già stati pubblicati i libri dal 3 al 12.
“Als je dacht dat je geen reden meer had om te leven na het einde van de Tovenaarsring serie, dan had je het mis. De Opkomst van de Draken is het begin van wederom een veelbelovende serie van Morgan Rice, die ons meeneemt in een fantasiewereld met trollen en draken, moed, eer, magie en geloof in je lotsbestemming. Morgan is er weer in geslaagd om een sterke set personages neer te zetten die ons op elke pagina voor hen laten juichen… Aanbevolen voor de permanente bibliotheek van iedereen die van een goedgeschreven fantasy novel houdt.” –Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos De #1 Bestseller! De #1 Bestverkopende auteur Morgan Rice komt met een meeslepende nieuwe epische fantasy serie: DE OPKOMST VAN DE DRAKEN (KONINGEN EN TOVENAARS—Boek 1). Kyra, 15, droomt ervan om een beroemde krijger te worden, net als haar vader, ondanks het feit dat ze het enige meisje is in een fort met alleen maar jongens. Terwijl ze worstelt om haar speciale vaardigheden te begrijpen, haar mysterieuze innerlijke kracht, beseft ze dat ze anders is dan de anderen. Maar er wordt een geheim voor haar verzwegen over haar geboorte en een voorspelling rond haar lot, waardoor ze zich gaat afvragen wie ze echt is. Wanneer de lokale heer komt om haar mee te nemen, wil haar vader haar uithuwelijken om haar te redden. Kyra weigert en vertrekt in haar eentje. Ze trekt een gevaarlijk bos in, waar ze een gewonde draak tegenkomt—en ze zet een serie gebeurtenissen in werking die het koninkrijk voorgoed zullen veranderen. Ondertussen offert de 15-jarige Alec zichzelf op voor zijn broer en wordt afgevoerd naar De Vlammen, een muur van dertig meter hoge vlammen die het koninkrijk tegen het leger van Trollen in het oosten beschermen. Aan de andere kant van het koninkrijk worstelt de huurling Merk met zijn duistere verleden. Hij reist door de bossen, vastberaden om een Wachter van de Torens te worden en te helpen het Vuurzwaard, de magische krachtbron van het koninkrijk, te bewaken. Maar de Trollen willen het Zwaard ook hebben—en ze bereiden zich voor op een enorme invasie die de koninkrijken voorgoed zou kunnen vernietigen. Met haar sterke sfeer en complexe personages is DE OPKOMST VAN DE DRAKEN een meeslepend verhaal over ridders en krijgers, koningen en heren, eer en moed, magie, het lot, monsters en draken. Het is een verhaal over liefde en gebroken harten, misleiding, ambitie en verraad. Het is fantasy op zijn best, en nodigt ons uit in een wereld die ons voorgoed zal bijblijven, een wereld die alle leeftijden zal aanspreken. Boek #2 in KONINGEN EN TOVENAARS zal binnenkort gepubliceerd worden. “DE OPKOMST VAN DE DRAKEN is een succes—meteen van af het begin… Een superieure fantasy novel… Het begint, zoals het hoort, met de worstelingen van de heldin en breidt zich geleidelijk aan uit in een bredere cirkel van ridders, draken, magie, monsters, en het lot… Alle elementen van high fantasy zijn aanwezig, van soldaten en gevechten tot confrontaties met de zelf… Een aanbevolen winnaar voor iedereen die houdt van epische fantasy novels die gevoed worden door krachtige, geloofwaardige hoofdrolspelers.” –Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer