David Farland

Bestselling author David Farland has taught dozens of writers who have gone on to staggering literary success, including… Bestselling author David Farland has taught dozens of writers who have gone on to staggering literary success, including such #1 New York Times Bestsellers as Brandon Mull (Fablehaven), Brandon Sanderson (Wheel of Time), James Dashner (The Maze Runner) and Stephenie Meyer (Twilight).In this book, Dave teaches how to analyze an audience and outline a novel so that it can appeal to a wide readership, giving it the potential to become a bestseller. The secrets found in his unconventional approach will help you understand why so many of his authors go on to prominence. read more

After saving Oregon, Amber, the mouse wizard, and her partner Ben, head to Disneyland for a vacation.

Book Three of the Serpent Catch Series. Tull has caught the sea serpents that he needs to protect the oceans near his ho… Book Three of the Serpent Catch Series. Tull has caught the sea serpents that he needs to protect the oceans near his home, but he faces dangers greater than any he had ever imagined, for the slavers of Craal descend upon his town and capture everyone that he loves. As a slave, Tull finds himself a favorite of his masters, destined to be forced into a deadly game in the Dark Arena. How can he hope to save his wife and little brother, unless he can first save himself? read more

The New York Times–bestselling fantasy series continues as a young boy must face his enemies—and meet his destiny. David… The New York Times–bestselling fantasy series continues as a young boy must face his enemies—and meet his destiny. David Farland's Runelords saga picks up eight years after the events of Lair of Bones. It begins a new chapter in which the narrative focuses on Gaborn's son, Fallion. Gaborn, the Earth King, has been traveling to strange and unknown places. While beyond the edge of the earth, he finally succumbs to the accelerated aging that comes from all of the endowments he has taken. His death is the signal for a revolution, an attack from the supernatural realms by immensely powerful immortal beings. These forces have discovered that Gaborn's son is the resurrection of an immortal, one with the potential to reorder the entire universe. Fallion's enemies have decided that they must control him . . . or destroy him. He is only a child, but he is the heir to Gaborn's kingdom, and so must flee to the ends of the earth to avoid the destruction of all that Gaborn accomplished. read more

The world of the Runelords is drastically changed. It has been magically combined with a parallel world, causing widespr… The world of the Runelords is drastically changed. It has been magically combined with a parallel world, causing widespread destruction and chaos. Lands have sunk below the sea and elsewhere mountains have risen from it. Thousands have died, and humankind faces extinction. Borenson and Myrrima must journey to save their realm from total devastation, but the landscape is not all that has been altered. In the change, Borenson has merged with a monstrous creature from another world, Aaath Ulber. Not only is he transformed physically, but his behaviour also begins to evolve - he is becoming a berserker warrior. And as the dark rulers of this new world play a byzantine game of politics, this warrior is now the most significant pawn in that game. read more

More than anything, Benjamin Ravenspell wants a pet. But when he buys a mouse named Amber, he gets more than he bargaine… More than anything, Benjamin Ravenspell wants a pet. But when he buys a mouse named Amber, he gets more than he bargained for. No sooner does Ben take her home, than Amber turns him into a mouse too. You see, Amber has magical abilities, and it so happens that Ben is a familiar-a creature that stores magical energy. Together they each form half of a powerful wizard. Alone, they're just vermin. Soon Ben and Amber find themselves pitted in an epic battle against a magical enemy who is as crazed as he is evil-and the fate of the world will rest on them learning to work together. read more

The epic struggle begun in THE SUM OF ALL MEN continues in BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF. Gaborn has managed to drive off Raj… The epic struggle begun in THE SUM OF ALL MEN continues in BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF. Gaborn has managed to drive off Raj Ahten, but Ahten is far from defeated. Striking at far-flung cities and fortresses and killing dedicates, Ahten seeks to draw out the Earth King from his seat of power, in order to crush him. But as they weaken each other's forces in battle, the armies of an ancient and implacable enemy issue forth from the very bowels of the Earth. . . read more

The Earth King, Gaborn, must lead a desperate infiltration into the heart of his enemy's domain: the treacherous undergr… The Earth King, Gaborn, must lead a desperate infiltration into the heart of his enemy's domain: the treacherous underground Lair of Bones. Within this vast cavernous realm, he faces not only the monstrous reavers and supernatural might of Raj Ahten but also the ultimate evil of the One True Master, who awaits Gaborn in the very depths. As Gaborn battles through unimaginable dangers, the last vestiges of hope for his war-torn world rest upon his shoulders, threatening to crumble under the weight of this decisive, all-or-nothing quest. read more

In a world descending into chaos and barbarism, Dr. Angelo Osic is afflicted with a conscience. And when he aids yet ano… In a world descending into chaos and barbarism, Dr. Angelo Osic is afflicted with a conscience. And when he aids yet another stranger...this time he calls down disaster. Tamara is a woman on the run. She's the last human in possession of knowledge that can oppose the artificial intelligences plotting to conquer Earth. Angelo and Tamara flee from pursuing assassins. But their best chance of escape leads them to enlist as mercenaries with the Motoki Corporation in its genocidal war against the brutal Yabajin. Jacked into training machines that simulate warfare, Angelo "dies" a hundred times. . .and is resurrected to fight again. In a world of death, he dreams only of life-and the freedom to love once more. ON MY WAY TO PARADISE is a Phillip K. Dick Special Memorial Award Winner for Science Fiction and Fantasy. read more

The next compelling instalment in this rich and detailed fantasy epic about a world in conflict.

After saving Oregon from a nuclear crisis and revealing the plight of enslaved micedom to the human population, Amber, t… After saving Oregon from a nuclear crisis and revealing the plight of enslaved micedom to the human population, Amber, the valiant mouse wizard, and her partner Ben, the once-human mouse, head to Disneyland for a much-deserved vacation. But greater trouble lurks ahead. Mouse mentor Lady Blackpool prophesies that the Ever Shade, an ancient evil force, will soon be returning to the earth. Then the mice receive word taht Belle Z. Bug, a giant mutant fly associated with the Ever Shade, has hatched in a Los Angeles landfill. In the twitch of a whisker, Belle Z. Bug's seductive multilevel marketing campaign enslaves a massive army of unsuspecting flies and throws the human race into chaos. When the mice's plane falls under attack, they join forces with the indomitable Harold Schortzenbeggar (governor-extraordinaire of California) to confront their common enemy. But their recent battle with evil wormlord Sebaceous Ooze sapped the heroes' vital powers. Will the victories won in Of Mice and Magic and The Wizard of Ooze come to naught as they face the sinister Lord of the Flies? read more

An exciting collection of bold, imaginative fantasy and sci-fi will thrill and entertain readers with stories by authors… An exciting collection of bold, imaginative fantasy and sci-fi will thrill and entertain readers with stories by authors who dare to tempt you with the bizarre or delve into the shadows. read more

Prince Gaborn Val Orden is visiting Sylvarresta, whose Crown Princess, Iome, he is expected to marry. Speaking incognito… Prince Gaborn Val Orden is visiting Sylvarresta, whose Crown Princess, Iome, he is expected to marry. Speaking incognito to the people, he finds the matter is not as cut and dried as expected. However, that pales into insignificance when it becomes clear that Raj Ahten, overlord of the Southern Lands, is planning to invade the Northern Realms and add them to his power base. As the war goes on, so the teenage lovers must come to maturity too quickly. And the magical system by which people give their overlords 'endowments' comes to be used for horrific ends... read more

The first book of the saga of The Runelords Young Prince Gaborn Val Orden of Mystarria is traveling in disguise on a jou… The first book of the saga of The Runelords Young Prince Gaborn Val Orden of Mystarria is traveling in disguise on a journey to ask for the hand of the lovely Princess Iome of Sylvarresta. Armed with his gifts of strength and perception, Prince Gaborn and his warrior bodyguard stop in a local tavern along the way. Immediately, they spot a pair of assassins who have their sights set on Princess Iome's father. As the prince and his bodyguard race to warn the king of this impending danger, they realize that more than the royal family is at risk, the very fate of the Earth is in jeopardy. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. read more

Amber, a mouse with magical powers, must stop the evil wormlord Sebaceous Ooze.

The monstrous wyrmlings are growing in strength. These creatures have learnt to endow themselves with powers stolen from… The monstrous wyrmlings are growing in strength. These creatures have learnt to endow themselves with powers stolen from others, and their capacity for evil is still growing. The people of Mystarria were thrust into the land of the wyrmlings following the merging of two shadow realms, just some among many parallel lands, so now these creatures have millions of victims from which to draw power. The only one who can mend the broken lands - the talented flameweaver Fallion - has fallen into the hands of the wyrmling horde. Now Fallion's allies must prepare to breach the impenetrable wrymling fortress to rescue him. And unless they can prevent the wyrmlings from gathering more power, these creatures may bring all the shadow worlds under their control. It's not just worlds that are at stake, but eternities. read more

Fallion and Jaz, sons of the Earth King Garborn, have returned from their long exile. Yet they have arrived under cover… Fallion and Jaz, sons of the Earth King Garborn, have returned from their long exile. Yet they have arrived under cover of darkess, fugitives in their own kingdom. There seems little left to save, but Fallion's heritage has given him a powerful calling to heal not just this land, but all lands - if he can master the flameweaver's talent that threatens to consume him. But he has an ancient enemy, skilled in the ways of evil, and she initiated the catastrophe that doomed the worlds of men. Many ages ago, a perfect world was split into fragments, and each fragment was but a distorted image of this golden age. If Fallion could but unite all these splinters, he could recreate the One True World of Legend, and heal the sickness in the realm. But his adversary wants the One World for her own ends, and an army of darkness is on her side. read more

Reeling from the battle at Carris, the young king Gaborn Val Orden finds that he has lost the powers that let him protec… Reeling from the battle at Carris, the young king Gaborn Val Orden finds that he has lost the powers that let him protect his people. As he struggles to rid his land of reavers, he discovers that the creatures are more resourceful and terrifying than even he imagined. Desperate for any weapon that will aid him in this battle, all of his hopes come to rest upon the nine-year-old girl, Averan, the Wizardborn apprentice to the earth wizard Binnesman. Despite her fears, he must convince her to lead him in battle against the reaver lord of the underworld. Meanwhile the ailing Wolf Lord, Raj Ahten, learns that a reaver horde is decimating his own homeland. There, he confronts his enemy, and finds that he must choose to strip himself of all humanity or face ultimate defeat . . . read more

When Gallen O'Day is hired as a bodyguard to escort a young woman through the woods to the forbidden ruins at Geata Na C… When Gallen O'Day is hired as a bodyguard to escort a young woman through the woods to the forbidden ruins at Geata Na Chruinn, it seems like an ordinary job--but all too soon, he finds himself fleeing for his life from creatures that seem like escapees from a nightmare--the alien dronon, led by their golden queen. With his best friend, a genetically engineered talking bear named Orick, and his girlfriend Maggie, Gallen soon finds himself tangled in an interstellar war that he never knew existed, racing across a host of worlds, confronted by a future unlike any that he had ever imagined. read more