Earthsinger Chronicles

This novella begins after the events of Song of Blood & Stone-it's both an extended epilogue AND a prequel, so it's advisable to read that novel first.For Jasminda ul-Sarifor, the war may be over but her conflict is not. New, overwhelming duties leave her caught between two worlds but belonging to neither. She turns once more to Jack, hoping the bond that got them through the first battle is strong enough to weather a new storm.For Jack, Jasminda's struggles hit close to home. To help her find her way, he entrusts her with a tale from his past where, after another war, a young Jack Alliaseen must also adjust to new responsibilities. But his take a lethal turn when prisoners of war start showing up dead on his watch. With the aid of a mysterious young man destined to change his life forever, Jack must save the lives of those under his protection before it's too late.As his story unfolds, will Jack's memories help Jasminda conquer her present trials?

While battling a vicious winter storm, Roshon ol-Sarifor, along with his father and twin brother are kidnapped and thrust on a journey that takes them far from home-leaving his sister Jasminda believing them dead. Their captors claim that the Queen Who Sleeps is behind their abduction-She wants them to reclaim a magical object hidden in a deadly part of the ocean. But a violent encounter with a gang of pirates forces the ol-Sarifors to seek refuge on a smuggler's ship, where Roshon meets a girl unlike any he's encountered before. Ani Summerhawk never met a risk she didn't take. But with a price on her head, she and her older brother need to make a quick getaway from a deal gone bad. Every ship in the sea is seeking the reward for returning her to a ruthless captain who believes she's his property. But when her brother agrees to transport three passengers to a dangerous destination, Ani's heart is put on the line for the first time. The two families battle a treacherous sea, greedy sailors, and a powerful mage as they struggle to retrieve and secure the ancient artifact. And the attraction between a high-spirited girl and a cautious boy comes to a head when they discover that their biggest fight just might be with each other.

A reluctant queen. A sheltered teen. A dangerous mage.Their futures are intertwined-the paths they walk will ultimately determine the fate of their people. Seeds sown in the past will bear unexpected fruit, and what's come before could be the prologue to salvation. Delve deeper into the world of the Earthsinger Chronicles with these prequel novellas full of magic, adventure, destiny, and love.Included in this bundle are Breath of Dust & Dawn, Hush of Storm & Sorrow, Coda of Storm & Sorrow, and Echoes of Ash & Tears.