Autumn M. Birt

Fantasia Reviews 2017 Book of the Year NomineeSuccess will destroy elemental magic. Failure condemns this world and the… Fantasia Reviews 2017 Book of the Year NomineeSuccess will destroy elemental magic. Failure condemns this world and the next.Named Guardian of the Elemental Spheres, Lavinia seeks the lost gates to the spirit realm and their ancient guardians. But some of the guardians have left their duties and those that have stayed may prove as dangerous as her enemy, whose wrath threatens the world. To end an ancient punishment inflicted on them by the Goddess for their role in a forgotten war, the Ashanti will conquer this world and that of spirit to gain power over death.Lavinia must close the gates to stop the Ashanti, even though by doing so she risks ending all elemental powers. And the act has consequences greater than the ancient guardians imagine.But one gate has a new guardian as well as the old, and the last time he saw Lavinia, he tried to kill her before she stole his power. And he's been seeking revenge ...Continue this epic fantasy journey begun in book 1 of the Games of Fire trilogy, Spark of Defiance. Friendships are tested as what is sacrificed is more than some are willing to give. Welcome back to the world of Myrrah and meet the Elementals of Fire, Earth, Water, Air, and Spirit who shape it. Pick up book 2 of the Games of Fire trilogy, the Gates of Fire & Earth, today!Q & AShould you read the Rise of the Fifth Order trilogy before reading Games of Fire?You should definitely read Spark of Defiance, book 1 of Games of Fire, before reading the Gates of Fire & Earth. I did my best to lightly explain some of the pertinent events from the first trilogy, the Rise of the Fifth Order, in this new epic fantasy trilogy, Games of Fire so that you could start with Spark of Defiance.But a few readers have said they got a lot more depth for having read the Rise of the Fifth Order first. They suggest you start there! It is certainly a great introduction to the world of Myrrah and the characters by starting with Born of Water, which is free to pick up. But I won't say you abso read more

The time has come to end their punishment or the world.For nearly destroying the world in an ancient war, the Ashanti we… The time has come to end their punishment or the world.For nearly destroying the world in an ancient war, the Ashanti were cursed by the Goddess Mhyrah with lifespans of less than a decade. To regain normal lives for his people, Beh'kana, the Ashanti King, will conquer death by gaining control of the source of all elemental magic: the spirit realm. Even if he must burn the world to do so. After all, he already killed his closest friend to gain the Ashanti throne.But his defeat at the Earth Gate nearly cost him his life.Lavinia did not seek to be named Guardian of the Spheres when she touched each to gain control of elemental power. But now that choice has propelled her to being the key to stop the Ashanti. She controls the gates that allow magic into the world. And she must close them or the Ashanti will cross into the spirit realm and gain power beyond imagination, enough to enslave or destroy the world they once sought to rule.But with the closure of each gate, an elemental power is lost.Only two gates remain open. Magic is faint. Just when the fight grows the most desperate. To win needed help, Lavinia has promised a man who once tried to kill her best friend that she would open the gates and restore magic again.It might give them the power to fight the Ashanti or it will give their enemy the world.Discover the end to the epic fantasy journey begun in book 1 of the Games of Fire trilogy, Spark of Defiance, and continued through book 2, Gates of Fire & Earth. The struggle for the power over life and death as well as all the elements comes to a dramatic conclusion. Can a cruel ancient punishment be ended without destroying magic or the world? Welcome back to the world of Myrrah and meet the Elementals of Fire, Earth, Water, Air, and Spirit who shape it. Pick up book 3 of the Games of Fire trilogy, A New Goddess, today!Q & AShould you read the Rise of the Fifth Order trilogy before reading Games of Fire?You should definitely read Spark of Defiance, book 1 of Games o read more

In the buried archives of the Temple of Dust may lie the secret to defeating the Curse, a creature which seeks to destro… In the buried archives of the Temple of Dust may lie the secret to defeating the Curse, a creature which seeks to destroy 16-year old Ria for the forbidden gifts she possesses. But it is from among the ranks of those who control the Curse where Ria will find her best chance of success. Only the Priestess Niri can save Ria from the forces that hunt her, if Niri doesn't betray the girl first. Along with Ria comes Ty and his sister, Lavinia, both bound to defend Ria from the Church of Four Orders. However, Ty has been living a life less than honest and keeping it from his sister. To survive a journey that takes them across the breadth of their world, the four must learn to trust each other before pursuit from the Church and Ty's troubled past find them. Born of Water is the first book in the Rise of the Fifth Order Saga full of elemental magic and epic fantasy adventure. Welcome to the mythical world of Myrrah, ruled by the Church of Four Orders - Fire, Earth, Water, and Air. read more

Magic condemned her. Destiny will define her. Would you protect a girl whose forbidden abilities condemn her to death? W… Magic condemned her. Destiny will define her. Would you protect a girl whose forbidden abilities condemn her to death? Welcome to the world of Myrrah, ruled by the Church of Four Orders—Fire, Earth, Water, and Air. But there exists another gift, dubbed magic, which the Church considers an aberration. To be born with the powers of magic is to be condemned to death. To be born with the ability to control an element is to live a life serving the Church and obeying its rules. Seventeen-year-old Ria has mastered her forbidden gift of magic despite the Church's relentless pursuit. But for those who have protected her, the price is paid in blood. War threatens those who have given her and others who harbor the power of magic refuge. As High Priest Sinika gathers the might of the Church, friends in the forest of Kith prepare to fight, while a few join Ria to take on a greater challenge—a race to avert the coming war. In the wake of the Temple of Ice, Niri, Lavinia, and their companions face new challenges and deeper mysteries. Lavinia, heartbroken and struggling with the aftermath of their perilous journey, clings to the hope of saving Darag, whose life hangs by a thread. As the group navigates the complexities of their elemental powers and the bonds that tie them together, they must confront their greatest fears and deepest secrets. Khodan, freed from the Curse, grapples with his own identity and newfound abilities, while the ever-resilient Ria and Zhao uncover the true extent of their powers. Together, they must journey to the spirit realm and beyond, seeking the lost Spheres of Power and the balance that holds their world together. Return to the world of Myrrah with Spirit of Life, the breathtaking third installment in the Rise of the Fifth Order series, a tale of elemental magic, profound loss, and the unyielding spirit of those who fight for their world and each other. Pick up your copy today and discover the ending of this epic tale! read more