Crystal

Centuries ago, a prophecy was written.Now, Alexa is its unwilling key.After a life on the move, Alexa thinks she's found peace in the town of Beverly. But a deadly explosion triggers a chain of events that drags her into a hidden war between powerful supernatural factions-warlocks, daemons, and the immortal Sidhe.Forced to confront a past she never knew and a destiny she doesn't want, Alexa is thrust into the center of a prophecy tying her to Aidan, the Sidhe Prince. But the deeper she dives into this world of magic and ancient secrets, the stronger her bond grows with Liam-Aidan's defiant brother.Torn between love and duty, fate and freedom, Alexa must decide who she truly is-and how far she's willing to go to choose her own future. I write about Sidhe faeries, magic, daemons and shadows, quests and prophecies, with mythological elements in The Crystal Series. (And The Guardians of the Accords series under the Elleanor Stone Collection). My next book, Sudden Shock, comes out September, 2018. I also be releasing a follow up to The Crystal Series soon.https://niamarkos.com/Professional Bio:Nia Markos was born in Montreal, Canada, to Greek parents who loved to indulge her with tales of mythology and history. Drawing inspiration from their stories and combining them with her love of the paranormal, she weaves tales for her young/new adult audience.After graduating college, Nia went to on to study history at university. At a crossroads in her life, the opportunity presented itself to enter the work force in something other than what she had foreseen. For over thirty years she worked in the financial sector.An avid, ferocious reader of practically anything written, be it historical, fantasy, thrillers or spy novels, her preferred reading has been in the young adult paranormal genre. Writing is a passion, one which she discovered later in life.Her first book release, Elements (The Crystal Series Book One), has garnered great reviews. Three books later, the complete trilogy is available. The final installment of The Crystal Series, released in late 2017, brings a conclusion to that part of the story. Her new continuing series, The Elleanor Stone Collection, builds on that world, adding new characters and taking them on to greater adventures. What would you do if you suddenly discovered that nothing about life was as you thought it was and all your choices seem to have been made for you centuries before you were born? That's the reality young Alexa faces, and how well she copes will determine the fate of her world and that of the preternatural. Now, if only someone would explain what is going on!

The Crystal Series: Book TwoShe was chosen by prophecy. But destiny doesn't care who it breaks.Alexa thought she could handle the journey alone. With Liam injured and Aidan missing, she doesn't have a choice. The Kaemorra-the crystal that could save their world-is out there, and she's the only one left to find it.But guilt weighs heavy. She blames herself for what happened to both brothers-and for the feelings she can't ignore. Every step toward the truth brings new danger, new betrayal… and a growing fear that her fate was never hers to choose.Just when she thinks she's gaining control, everything falls apart."Aidan is not coming back. Deal with it. You are mine."The words cut deeper than any blade.To save the one she loves, Alexa might have to lose everything-including herself. I write about Sidhe faeries, magic, daemons and shadows, quests and prophecies, with mythological elements in The Crystal Series. (And The Guardians of the Accords series under the Elleanor Stone Collection). My next book, Sudden Shock, comes out September, 2018. I also be releasing a follow up to The Crystal Series soon.https://niamarkos.com/Professional Bio:Nia Markos was born in Montreal, Canada, to Greek parents who loved to indulge her with tales of mythology and history. Drawing inspiration from their stories and combining them with her love of the paranormal, she weaves tales for her young/new adult audience.After graduating college, Nia went to on to study history at university. At a crossroads in her life, the opportunity presented itself to enter the work force in something other than what she had foreseen. For over thirty years she worked in the financial sector.An avid, ferocious reader of practically anything written, be it historical, fantasy, thrillers or spy novels, her preferred reading has been in the young adult paranormal genre. Writing is a passion, one which she discovered later in life.Her first book release, Elements (The Crystal Series Book One), has garnered great reviews. Three books later, the complete trilogy is available. The final installment of The Crystal Series, released in late 2017, brings a conclusion to that part of the story. Her new continuing series, The Elleanor Stone Collection, builds on that world, adding new characters and taking them on to greater adventures. What would you do if you suddenly discovered that nothing about life was as you thought it was and all your choices seem to have been made for you centuries before you were born? That's the reality young Alexa faces, and how well she copes will determine the fate of her world and that of the preternatural. Now, if only someone would explain what is going on!

Centuries ago, a prophecy was written.Now, Alexa is its unwilling key.After a life on the move, Alexa thinks she's found peace in the town of Beverly. But a deadly explosion triggers a chain of events that drags her into a hidden war between powerful supernatural factions-warlocks, daemons, and the immortal Sidhe.Forced to confront a past she never knew and a destiny she doesn't want, Alexa is thrust into the center of a prophecy tying her to Aidan, the Sidhe Prince. But the deeper she dives into this world of magic and ancient secrets, the stronger her bond grows with Liam-Aidan's defiant brother.Torn between love and duty, fate and freedom, Alexa must decide who she truly is-and how far she's willing to go to choose her own future. I write about Sidhe faeries, magic, daemons and shadows, quests and prophecies, with mythological elements in The Crystal Series. (And The Guardians of the Accords series under the Elleanor Stone Collection). My next book, Sudden Shock, comes out September, 2018. I also be releasing a follow up to The Crystal Series soon.https://niamarkos.com/Professional Bio:Nia Markos was born in Montreal, Canada, to Greek parents who loved to indulge her with tales of mythology and history. Drawing inspiration from their stories and combining them with her love of the paranormal, she weaves tales for her young/new adult audience.After graduating college, Nia went to on to study history at university. At a crossroads in her life, the opportunity presented itself to enter the work force in something other than what she had foreseen. For over thirty years she worked in the financial sector.An avid, ferocious reader of practically anything written, be it historical, fantasy, thrillers or spy novels, her preferred reading has been in the young adult paranormal genre. Writing is a passion, one which she discovered later in life.Her first book release, Elements (The Crystal Series Book One), has garnered great reviews. Three books later, the complete trilogy is available. The final installment of The Crystal Series, released in late 2017, brings a conclusion to that part of the story. Her new continuing series, The Elleanor Stone Collection, builds on that world, adding new characters and taking them on to greater adventures. What would you do if you suddenly discovered that nothing about life was as you thought it was and all your choices seem to have been made for you centuries before you were born? That's the reality young Alexa faces, and how well she copes will determine the fate of her world and that of the preternatural. Now, if only someone would explain what is going on!