Roots of Creation

Magic in the air. Demons on the hunt. To save the kingdom, one girl must uncover her hidden abilities. In a world bursting with magic, Jak's ill-chosen powers seem worthless. When she needed them most, her enchantments were nothing compared to the horde of demons that raided her village and murdered her father. Determined to fulfill his dying wish and prove her worth, she sets off on a desperate quest to find her long-lost mother. Knowing she wouldn't last a day alone in the dangerous wilds, she joins a roving band of warriors and throws her full weight into training under the tutelage of a young man who saved her life during the demon attack. But after a tragic encounter ties her fate with the mysterious Shadow Fae, she discovers her greatest source of power doesn't lie in the strength of her sword arm but in the giving nature of her true magic. With dark forces gathering, can Jak unlock the secrets of her enchanted destiny to save her mother and the kingdom from the clutches of evil? Out of Shadow is a captivating YA epic fantasy novel. If you like imaginative realms, magical showdowns, and heartfelt coming-of-age stories, then you'll love Jason Hamilton's enchanting tale.

Magic in the air. Demons on the hunt. To save the kingdom, one girl must uncover her hidden abilities. Jak is finally doing what she loves, learning the secrets of magic. But when the queen summons her to meet in private, she discovers that not everything in Skyecliff is as it seems. Now she must find a way to keep to her studies and combat a growing threat within the city itself. Encounters with new friends and another species of Fae reveal that Jak is more important to the fate of the kingdom than she ever thought possible. As the threat builds, she discovers what makes her so special, and what she must do to save the Fae and those she loves. Will she have the strength to stand up for what is right in the face of overwhelming evil? Growing Ripples is the second book in the captivating YA epic fantasy series. If you like imaginative realms, magical showdowns, and heartfelt coming-of-age stories, then you'll love Jason Hamilton's enchanting tale.

Magic in the air. Demons on the hunt. To save the kingdom, one girl must uncover her hidden abilities. After leaving Skyecliff, Jak finds herself trapped in the endless caverns of Mt. Harafast. And she is not alone. More Fae find themselves enslaved by the misguided Watchers, and their leader is more powerful than anything Jak has seen before. She must find a way to liberate the innocent captives and escape with her life, but her enemy is more than a match for her. Yet there may still be a chance. Lurking in the depths of the fiery Dragon Lake is an artifact of incredible power. With it, Jak could stand a chance against the forces of evil. But in the wrong hands, it could spell disaster. Against all odds, Jak races to find a solution. Will she be strong enough to face her greatest enemy yet? Through Fire is the third book in the captivating YA epic fantasy series. If you like imaginative realms, magical showdowns, and heartfelt coming-of-age stories, then you'll love Jason Hamilton's enchanting tale.

A prequel short story to the Roots of Creation Series. (contains some spoilers for Out of Shadow) Heroes are never born...they are nurtured. Before Jak became a hero, a horrible secret surrounded her birth. Witness the beginning of that secret as we follow her father while he searches for his wife, and finds more than he could possibly imagine. Now he's faced with a choice. Follow orders, or turn against his comrades. What will he do when his wife's safety is on the line?

As she is pursued deeper into the mountains, Jak must face her own inner demons. Jak is on the run. After the mysterious reappearance of her friend, Marek, she must decide whether to stay with the body of her army, or go off in search of the illusive second Pillar of Eternity. But she must decide fast. Cain is on his way, and his demons pursue her. And no one knows whether they should trust Jak's childhood friend, whom they had long presumed to be dead. But as Jak continues her journey, she will find greater trials than she has ever faced before, vision and choices that will shape her future, and that of the Fae, forever. To Worlds Above is the fifth book in this captivating Roots of Creation series. If you like imaginative realms, magical showdowns, and heartfelt coming-of-age stories, then you'll love Jason Hamilton's enchanting tale.

Powerless. Abandoned. Without hope. After her friend betrayed her and left her to die on a frozen, unfinished magical world, Jak must survive. Trapped on the frozen planet of Illadar, she must unlearn all she knows about magic and leadership, and replace it with pure instinct to keep living. Not only does the barren wasteland threaten to freeze her and her armies to death, not only is there no way to find food, not only are scouts disappearing mysteriously, but there's only one cave and seven thousand people to house. Tensions are about to rise. In order to save herself, and all of her people, Jak ventures out into the unknown, with nothing but her wits and the love of her companion, Seph to guide her. Will it be enough to weather the coming storm, or will she return too late? As Winter Spawns is the sixth book in this captivating Roots of Creation series. If you like imaginative realms, magical showdowns, and heartfelt coming-of-age stories, then you'll love Jason Hamilton's enchanting tale.