In the aftermath of the War of the Silver Marches, the combatants take stock as a new tale begins in the Legend of Drizzt series The pall that had descended over the North is gone, and a new day has dawned on a victorious Mithral Hall. But no matter how bright things seem on the surface, Drizzt and his companions know that what lurks just under their feet remains steeped in evil and charged with unimaginable power. The dark elves of Menzoberranzan, including the powerful Archmage Gromph, aren't done with Drizzt yet. And consumed by their own power struggles, feeling backed into a corner, the drow may just be desperate enough to call on demonic forces from the deepest reaches of the Abyss, and unleash a disaster even the Underdark could never have prepared for. Archmage is the first book in the Homecoming trilogy and the thirty-first book in the Legend of Drizzt series.

A daredevil archmage. A steadfast attorney. The dire consequences of their face-off. You can’t escape AN ARCHMAGE’S DESTINY… Brought to you by gothic paranormal romance author and American Title Winner, Marie-Claude Bourque, read book four in The Order of the Black Oak Series… THE ATTORNEY: Bryce Jackson is a steadfast attorney who stands by nothing but a job well done. Her reputation on the line, she must convince Knightley Morgan to return to the folds of his powerful New England family or apply the devastating consequences herself. But when the daredevil archmage refuses to comply, she must choose between her stellar reputation and her heart’s deepest desire. THE ARCHMAGE: Knightley has cut ties with the stifling Order of the Dark Oak when he left them all behind to hunt evil in Seattle on his own terms. He will not give up his freedom, no matter how dire the cost. But is he really ready to lose the magic forever? Especially when he’s fallen hard in love with the executioner carrying out his sentence? “Bourque develops a world of mages and sorceresses unlike any other.'" — Night Owl Reviews

Jenessa, Talia, and company have returned to the Empire, but the corrupting staff of Cyrus the Archmage has returned with them. As the team tries to return to their normal lives, the staff begins to affect the newly appointed Archmage, forcing them into conflicts with barbarians, mercenaries, orcs, and eventually, the new Archmage himself.

Immerse yourself in a grand and dangerous adventure. In a world both familiar and strange. A world where magic and gods still exist. Meet deities, beings, and exiles from Earth's pantheons. Encounter warriors, huskarls, satyrs, hoplites, dark mages, Elder gods, and strange entities from myths of pre-history up to the age of iron. Match wits with the likes of Loki, Athena, Coniraya, Thor, Amun-Ra, Zeus, Odin, Viracocha, and even Dionysus. Escape plots and schemes played by powerful gods of life and death. Avoid being the meal of dire wolves, draken, and other beasts of legend. Play with a sphinx, ice giants, a yahui, naguals, vrykolakas, empusas, minotaurs, jotnar, trolls, ogres, dokkalfr, to name a few. Survive being in the middle of wars between civilizations and races. Suffer the arrogance and stupidity of gods and men alike. Cross paths with beings who don't like you. Thor, Ares, and the Incan death god Supay, to name three. Be burdened with a quest to save yourself and your humanity in the brutal and primordial world of Adar. A world where scientific pursuit will get you a lightning bolt or two. Probably five. All at the same time. (Description applies to the series)

From the creator of the popular blog The Monsters Know What They’re Doing comes a compilation of villainous battle plans for Dungeon Masters. In the course of a Dungeons & Dragons game, a Dungeon Master has to make one decision after another in response to player behavior—and the better the players, the more unpredictable their behavior! It’s easy for even an experienced DM to get bogged down in on-the-spot decision-making or to let combat devolve into a boring slugfest, with enemies running directly at the player characters and biting, bashing, and slashing away. In The Monsters Know What They’re Doing, Keith Ammann lightens the DM’s burden by helping you understand your monsters’ abilities and develop battle plans before your fifth edition D&D game session begins. Just as soldiers don’t whip out their field manuals for the first time when they’re already under fire, a DM shouldn’t wait until the PCs have just encountered a dozen bullywugs to figure out how they advance, fight, and retreat. Easy to read and apply, The Monsters Know What They're Doing is essential reading for every DM.

Welcome to the world of DRAGONFIRE, the "Heavy Metal" fantasy expansion for the Universal Decay: Dead Stars Rule Book. A roleplaying sourcebook for hardcore WEIRD characters, usable in anything from typical Tolkien-esque pseudo-Europe games to replicating album covers from your favorite metal bands...no points are awarded for figuring out which way the pre-made campaign setting included in this book went! So make a Gnome with a Spaghetti-Western fetish, a blood-drinking assassin, a Dwarven bardic priest of the Cult of Heavy Metal, or any other bizarre character that you have always wanted to play. That is the "normal" around here!

Trials of an Archmage: Ascension returns us to the story of Pern. They have to escort Duke Ryad of the Orchard valley to the capital city in order for him to assume the throne. Many troubles lie in their way including a committee that has already assumed the power of the throne and are terrorizing the decent people of Lyssia. If they are strong enough for that, they still have to battle the dark forces that have been trailing them all the way. Circle of Darkness A happy trader finds that he is a long lost descendant of an ancient and powerful race. He is granted the memories of his ancestors from a magical pendant, but he soon finds it all overwhelming. Evil is stirring and he must get his own mind under control to help the world before all is lost. Mysterious links tie him to both the good and evil and if he can't understand them, they could easily kill him.

Juniper leads the druids into her former home, the now abandoned Rusdasin to battle against Nexon and his armies of mages. As Juniper struggles with who she is supposed to be and is haunted by ghosts of a home she never knew, secrets lie deep in the battle-worn and forgotten Castle Balendine. Ison has infiltrated Nexon's forces, but he must tread carefully. If he succeeds, he just might turn the ride of battle. If not, the beasts he once helped create will surely rip him into pieces. Prince Adrian has watched his home burn, his friends separate, his enemies rise. Not a warrior like his father or his friends, Adrian must navigate and bolster the force of criminals, mages, and knights in order to retake his castle and be the prince his people need. Reid has fought against magic his entire life, but a sudden influx of power leaves him confused and uncertain. Grappling with this new power, Reid must rely on an unlikely ally in order to overcome the odds. Friends reunite and enemies collide in one final battle that will determine the future of the realm. Authors 4 Authors Content Rating This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains: • brief intense sex • graphic violence • moderate language For more information on our rating system, please, visit our Content Guide at: www.authors4authorspublishing.com/books/ratings