Windermere Tales

WHEN GODS FALL, LEGENDS RISE.Taja Ievisin thought the Oracle Stone would fix all his problems, but all it's left him with are a city in shambles, shocking truths about his gods, and a role he can't possibly fill. He is Sawwia Setukkda, the Second Savior of his people, but without a drop of magic in his blood and no idea how to get his people to trust him, how is he supposed to save anyone?Jekku Aj'ere is finally free –– from his maddening curse, from the Royal Sorcerer who wished to control him, and from the influence of the Oracle Stone. But now what? Grappling with ghosts from his past and torn between two paths, Jekku has to figure out where to turn, even if it means leaving someone behind.But before either of them can move ahead, they've got a mess to clean up. Båthälla is divided –– and most Elshalans remain stubbornly loyal to the gods. If Taja can't win over his people, it's only a matter of time before the gods strengthen their hold and snuff out Båthälla's magic for good. Talli L. Morgan writes fantasy novels for adults and young adults. When they're not writing, Talli enjoys playing D&D, drawing, and thinking about writing.Their debut, The Oracle Stone, was a finalist in the Indie Ink Awards and a semi-finalist in the 2022 Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Awards.Visit Talli at www.tallimorgan.com and follow them on Instagram at @tallimorgan.books

DON'T WE ALL WISH WE COULD CHANGE THE PAST?Lilya Noor has more than she's ever dreamed:The honored title of Master of Magic.The prestigious academy at Gallien's Peak, hers to direct and reform.A gaggle of young mages who look up to her as a mentor and role model.And a chance to rewrite the world's perception of fire mages.It has been two years since Lilya teamed up with Jekku, Taja, and Saevel to defeat the resurrected Royal Sorcerers, and in that time, Lilya has fought her way to fame. Now recognized as one of the greatest mages of her time, she has the world at her fingertips.There's just one problem: She's miserable.Because Gallien's Peak is still a prison, and no amount of fame can give her what she has always longed for: Her sister.But the right amount of power could be the key to making that dream come true, too.Prompted by a recurring nightmare that suggests Lilya might have a chance to see her sister again, she embarks on a risky journey out of the mortal world. Lilya believes she can bargain to bring her sister back, but the dead aren't so easily awakened, and the price of a soul is never cheap. Talli L. Morgan writes fantasy novels for adults and young adults. When they're not writing, Talli enjoys playing D&D, drawing, and thinking about writing.Their debut, The Oracle Stone, was a finalist in the Indie Ink Awards and a semi-finalist in the 2022 Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Awards.Visit Talli at www.tallimorgan.com and follow them on Instagram at @tallimorgan.books

Some legends never die.Jekku Aj'ere can see everything from the start of time to the end, and it's an agonizing curse. His only chance to bargain for freedom is to find the Oracle Stone, a magic artifact that was split into four pieces and hidden centuries ago.Lilya Noor wants to forget her past and be immortal, so she agrees to a blood oath that will grant her eternal life if she delivers the Oracle Stone to her Master of Magic. Failure is not an option, but what if the stone offers a better deal than simple immortality?Vaeltaja Ievisin has one chance for redemption: the Second Savior. Presenting the Savior and the lost Oracle Stone to his gods will end his banishment, but the Savior isn't at all what Taja expected, and neither is the stone. And how much is forgiveness worth, anyway, when the gods are never satisfied?There are higher powers at play, and Jekku, Lilya, and Taja must pull themselves together or risk losing their magic and their lives to the vengeful spirits trapped in the stone. But it's hard to prevent a magical catastrophe when you can't trust anyone, including yourself, and certainly not the gods.