From the story of how Leith and Martyn met to Ranson’s search for a life outside of the Blades, these stories will answer plaguing questions and expand the world of Acktar.

Reader ages: young adult

Rayne must face the darkness within himself, accept his calling as Light Bringer of the One, and find the golden-haired girl from his dream.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

He was the prince who failed to die. Will he also fail to lead?

Reader ages: young adult

The war for Acktar has begun. War demands sacrifice. Courage falters. Who will find the strength to defy King Respen?

Reader ages: young adult

Living two lives is dangerous … especially as an assassin.

Reader ages: young adult

An assassin must choose between his king and the girl whose family he once helped kill.

Reader ages: young adult

Masayi Sairu was raised to be dainty, delicate, demure … and deadly. But when she learns that a sacred Dream Walker of the temple seeks the protection of a Golden Daughter, Sairu forgoes marriage in favor of this role.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Errol must leave behind his past, learn to fight, and discover who is hunting him and how far they will go to stop the reading of the stones.

Reader ages: adult

A noble king leaves a door open for evil. The disastrous consequences impact generations, leaving the throne of Anglinore to a wicked despot, the kingdom in ruins, and Aravel’s son, Loch, in exile. Book 1 in The Dark Sea Annals fantasy series by Wayne Thomas Batson.

Reader ages: middle grade