Cliopher Mdang is the personal secretary of the Last god Emperor of Astandalas, the Lord of Rising Stars, the Lord Magus of Zunidh, the Sun-on-Earth
He has spent more time with the Emperor of Astandalas than any other person.
He has never once touched his lord. He has never called him by name. He has never initiated a conversation.

One day Cliopher invites the Sun-on-Earth home to the Wide Seas for a holiday.

The mere invitation could have seen Cliopher executed for blasphemy. The acceptance upends the world.

Each person is born endowed with the power of one Breath―which can be sold and collected by others, then used to Awaken objects and even corpses to do their bidding. A few individuals who die in glory return as gods, with the power of thousands of Breath, but no memory of their mortal lives―and are enthroned in Hallandren’s Court of Gods.

To Vivenna and Siri, princesses of Idris, the abuse of Breath and deification of the Returned are repugnant blasphemy. But with one princess wed to the God King of their nation’s enemies in a bid for peace, the other finds she must rely on Breath-using mercenaries to try to rescue her sister from her monstrous husband.

For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an endless war. The dragons disappeared, but the battles for supremacy persisted.

Now, the first dragon in centuries has been spotted in far-off waters, and both sides see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favor. Because whoever catches it will win not only glory but the war.

When a giant wave destroys his village, Mau is the only one left. Daphne—a traveler from the other side of the globe—is the sole survivor of a shipwreck. Separated by language and customs, the two are united by catastrophe.

Slowly, they are joined by other refugees. And as they struggle to protect the small band, Mau and Daphne defy ancestral spirits, challenge death himself, and uncover a long-hidden secret that literally turns the world upside down.

The Crescent Atoll is a remote string of tropical islands, connected by long canoe journeys and a love of stories. Islanders live in constant contact with gods and monsters, following the rules handed down by their storytellers to survive in harmony with these primal forces.

But, when a young ocarina player called Kaimana discovers the lair of a taniwha – a legendary monster – she attracts the ruining gaze of the god of war. In a land of sea witches, pig-faced gods, and Magpie Kings, Kaimana must trust her growing friendship with her taniwha if they are both to survive.

Among the Omehi, one in every two thousand women has the power to call down dragons. One in every hundred men is able to magically transform himself into a bigger, stronger, faster killing machine.

Everyone else is fodder, destined to fight and die in the 200 year war. Young, gift-less Tau plans to get himself injured, get out early, and settle down to marriage, children, and land.

But when those closest to him are murdered, his grief turns to vengeance. He’ll become the greatest swordsman to ever live for the chance to kill the three who betrayed him.

A rousing adventure… a tale of a young man’s continuing struggle to gain acceptance amongst his people, and to break the cycle of alienation and violence that plagues his life.

Imaro is a larger-than-life warrior, an outcast, who travels across Nyumbani, searching for a home. No Tarzan… no Conan… Imaro is a warrior inspired by pre-colonial African legends and myths. The first of its kind and a cult classic!

A re-imagining of the Indian epic the Mahabharata.

Bled dry by violent confrontations with the Magadhan Empire, the Mathuran Republic simmers on the brink of oblivion. A cast of sinister queens, naive kings, pious assassins and ravenous priests are converging where the Son of Darkness is prophesied to rise… even as forgotten Gods prepare to play their hand.

In the city of Sirvassa, where petals are currency and flowers are magic, the Caretaker tends to the Garden of Delights. He imparts temporary magical abilities to the citizens of Sirvassa, while battling a curse of eternal old age.

He thinks no Delight could lift his curse, until one grants a young girl the ability to change reality.

When a magical rot takes root in his Garden, the Caretaker must join forces with the girl and stop it from spreading, only to learn that Delights are always a precursor to Sorrows.

Vrey, a notorious thief, embarks on a journey to search for a legendary treasure, the Nymph Dress.

Meanwhile, Valadin, a knight, is on a secret quest to seek the power of the Aethers, the seven mythical beings worshiped by his race.

When Vrey steals an important amulet Valadin requires to complete his quest, their paths converge and their hidden past is brought to light. Once the closest of companions, they now have to face each other as enemies.

Phi Hunter, Ex, is on the hunt for the legendary Shar-Ala, the demon of nightmares and madness who has eluded his masters for decades.

On his quest, Ex meets the charming runaway Arinya,and the two strike a deal. For a hefty payday, Ex will escort her through the forest, protecting her unborn child from malignant spirits.

With men and monsters on their tail, and secrets that could unravel the whole kingdom, Arinya and Ex must get to the safety of the Capital of Suyoram before it’s too late.

Ruka, called a demon at birth, is a genius. Born malformed into the snow-covered wasteland of the Ascom, he was spared from death by his mother’s love. Now he is an outcast, consumed with hate for those who’ve wronged him.

Across the sea on the island of Sri Kon, Kale is the youngest son of the Sorcerer King. At sixteen, Kale is a disappointment. As the first prince ever forced to serve with low-born marines, Kale must prove himself to secure his future and love.

But in a changing world where ash meets paradise, only one man can be king…

In a fantastical land where jewels and blood provide symbiotic magical powers to their wearers, Yalxi, the deposed Supreme Mistress of the Guild of Sorcerers, is on a desperate mission. Her lover and confidant seized her throne and precious diamond heart and now she must find a weapon capable of destroying him.

But this will mean turning to unlikely allies and recalling suppressed memories. For Yalxi is no great hero—she forged her path in blood and must reckon with the consequences.

The Primordial Wound has festered with corruption since the birth of the world. The island tribes have warred against its spawn for just as long—and they are losing.

Former warrior Colibrí lives in exile, burdened by the same spiritual affliction that drove her ancestors insane. Her son Narune dreams of becoming a mystic to earn glory and prove their worth.

When Colibrí discovers a hidden source of corruption, she must live up to her old oaths.

Hi, I’m Caylah Coffeen, a freelance editor and marketer of sci-fi and fantasy books. I love reading and writing and am a follower of Jesus Christ.

I’ve worked for Monster Ivy Publishing and Eschler Editing, and am currently a weekly editor with Havok Publishing. Reach out to chat about books and publishing!