Bøger af James D Macon

As he is growing up, Qwen discovers he is not like everyone else.However, he is unaware that this difference has placed him and his family in the path of great danger. Qwen meets and befriends Tempest, a mischievous creature of air, and also Lucky, who leads a life full of mystery.Forced to leave his home to protect his family, Qwen wonders if he'll ever be able to return. How will he keep those he loves safe, let alone himself? He must solve the riddle of who and what is hunting him and find a way to eliminate the threat.If he fails, more than just his life hangs in the balance. Also by James D. Macon: Purveyors and Acquirers, Book 1, The Phosfire JourneysPractitioner of the Arts, Book 2, The Phosfire JourneysOpener of Doors, Book 3, The Phosfire JourneysGuardian of the Trade, Book 4, The Phosfire JourneysChampion of the Temple, Book 5, The Phosfire Journeys

In the port city of Arlanda, Zeal, an orphan with a mysterious benefactor, is an Apprentice in the shadowy organization known as the Trade. Through his training, mentorship, and natural skill, he rapidly becomes adept at procuring possessions and secrets that belong to others. When one of his fellow apprentices is kidnapped by a group preying on Arlanda's children, Zeal's Mentors discover to their surprise that the kidnappers are using the conjuring arts to carry out their nefarious plot. Although the Apprentices are instructed to stay out of the matter and not endanger themselves further, Zeal and his fellow novices cannot stand aside. How can they, when their specific, intensive training can be used to help their friend? Against their Mentors' wishes, and in accordance with their lessons, the Apprentices plan and act in secret. As they fight the threat to their Trade family, Zeal and his cohort meet adventure at every turn, while Zeal discovers he has unusual powers of his own, including the ability to talk to the dead.

Is Slag dead? The rare ring found on a body burned beyond all recognition suggests the Trade Master of Arlanda has been killed. Zeal, an apprentice Practitioner of the Arts, and Tulip, a Mercenary apprentice, are summoned to Arlanda to help discover the truth regarding their former mentor. Zeal and Tulip, together with the Shadow Cat, Kit, and the apprentice Bard, Tallen, join with the Trade's forces to investigate. If they fail to resolve this mystery, the continued existence of the Trade in Arlanda is threatened. Unbeknownst to everyone, a powerful organization is working to destroy the Trade, and its members are willing to kill in order to succeed. The search for answers soon turns deadly. James D. Macon is a physician who lives and works in Washington State with his family. Although he spends most of his time caring for others, he also has a strong desire to share his stories. His first novel was Book 1 in The Phosfire Journeys series, "Purveyors and Acquirers," followed by Book 2, "Practitioner of the Arts," Book 3, "Opener of Doors," and now "Guardian of the Trade." The fifth book in the series, "Champion of the Temple," is expected in 2020. Visit the author's web page at: www.JDMacon.com.