As his family, village, and even the young Arthur, are placed in danger, Merlin must face his fears and his blindness to take hold of the role ordained for him. Book 1 of the The Merlin Spiral series, fantasy for teen readers and older.

Reader ages: adults, teens + young adults

In a legendary world controlled by an immortal evil, three teens ignite the forces that will ultimately collide.

Reader ages: middle grade, teens + young adults

The world’s only hope is in a prophecy hardly anyone believes in anymore. Tenna and Tander strive to save their world—a world that may not want to be saved.

Reader ages: adults, teens + young adults

The traitor’s evil threatens to destroy the Hemmed Land. With Ilfedo’s beloved wife buried, the Hemmed Land is destined to change, as is he. Book 2 in The Sword of the Dragon series, by Scott Appleton.

Reader ages: adults, teens + young adults

A thousand years ago the land of Subterran was riddled with war, and in the hands of six chosen warriors was placed the ability to change the dark future that brewed. Book 1 in The Sword of the Dragon fantasy series for young adults, by Scott Appleton.

Reader ages: teens + young adults

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

Can Sir Quinlan reunite the Valor Knights in time to save the people from the Dark Knight’s evil plot to rule the Kingdom of Arrethtrae, or will the Valor Knights lose the most important battle of all? Book 6 in The Knights of Arrethtrae medieval fantasy series by Chuck Black.

Reader ages: middle grade, teens + young adults

Four hundred years after war decimated earth, almost everything about the “Ancients” has been forgotten, including Christianity. Then Teofil, a scholar and Royal Guard captain, discovers a copy of their sacred writings. Book 1 of the Chiveis Trilogy series by Bryan M. Litfin.

Reader ages: adults

Determined, smart and a master of both the sword and the bow, Lady Carliss has proven herself as a veteran Knight of the Prince. But can she save the kingdom before it’s too late? Book 4 of The Knights of Arrethtrae fantasy series by Chuck Black.

Reader ages: middle grade, teens + young adults

For Cedric of Chessington, every day is the same: full of poverty and despair. Then a stranger comes to the city, and Cedric discovers the stranger’s humility belies great strength and wisdom. Book 3 in the Kingdom fantasy series by Chuck Black.

Reader ages: adults, teens + young adults