Songbinder

A quest for redemption leads to a sinister world of dark academia. Blaise and Jefferson hoped to escape their past's dark shadows, but fate had other plans. An old foe resurfaces, unraveling secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Struggling with guild, Jefferson seeks redemption with his music-mage sister. Meanwhile, an unexpected call to duty propels Blaise to a journey of his own. Their separate ventures lead both men to a world of dark academia, where ambition intertwines with twisted love. Captured by a deranged alchemist, they become subjects in his warped experiment. Against a backdrop of alchemical machinations, the pair must rekindle their trust. Love, magic, and melodies collide in a symphony against the twisted designs of their captor. As the cruel experiment reaches its crescendo, will Blaise and Jefferson find a way to orchestrate an escape and face the music of their past? Or will they become victims of the alchemist’s chilling finale? Songbinder is the next captivating chapter in the Tales of the Outlaw Mages series, where the enchantment of the Old West and the depth of heartfelt bonds create a tale of thrilling adventure.

From author Amy Campbell comes the fourth exciting installment of the weird western fantasy series Tales of the Outlaw Mages, featuring reluctant heroes, magic cowboys, and found family with a dash of pegasus, magic, and LGBTQ representation. A lie that could save a nation...and a truth that could destroy it. When trust is a gamble, will an outlaw’s secrets save them or seal their fate? Vixen Valerie's existence is a masquerade, her every move a step in a perilous dance with danger. But when her homeland's peace is threatened, she's faced with a stark choice: continue the facade or risk everything to protect those she considers family. Blaise Hawthorne is unraveling, his life frayed by horrific memories he can't escape. When Vixen’s dangerous plan promises a chance to face his traumas, he grasps it, determined to challenge his haunting past and forge a path toward healing. Their every action is shadowed by a formidable enemy, endangering their mission from the start. And the very real possibility emerges that their most dangerous foe might just be one of their own. Can Vixen, Blaise, and their friends outfox their enemies and, or was the deck stacked against them from the start? The gamble is high, and the cards are dealt—only the brave will stake it all. Keywords: weird western, western fantasy, epic fantasy, found family, LGBTQ, queer, asexual, bisexual, gay, magic, mage, pegasus, wild west, old west, fantasy western, magical western, magic western, reluctant hero, historical fantasy, anxiety, cowboy, gunslinger Related authors: Liza Street, J.R. Frontera, David J. West, David Bain, Michael Newton, Rachel Aaron, Joseph P. Bailey, Lila Bowen, Harmon Cooper, M.M. Crumley, Related Books: Gunsmoke and Dragonfire, Home on the Strange, The Cowboys of Cthulhu, Gideon Thorn, The Last Stand of Mary Good Crow, Infernal Fire, Wake of Vultures, Cowboy Necromancer, The Immortal Doc Holliday, Spellslinger, Charmslinger, Blood Bounty, Unicorn Western

Do you have all the time in the world? This book touches the lives of a few people and it might impact yours. God gives us the gift of time, are we using it wisely? Besides being entertained it is my hope that you will reflect on how you are using your time, and realized that time is not promised to anyone.

An outcast becomes a hero in this saga of wild magic and fierce loyalty on the untamed frontier. Dreamer Blaise Hawthorne, now settled in his chosen home, faces new challenges that threaten his dream of a peaceful life. As he confronts the lies of his past and seeks reconciliation with his mother, a band of magical desperadoes captures her. Joined by old friends, Blaise's journey across the frontier is fraught with danger and discovery. Meanwhile, Jefferson, his partner, grapples with his secret magic while navigating the treacherous political waters of his ambassadorship. Their paths intertwine in a desperate fight for freedom and the future of their burgeoning homeland. Persuader Vixen, an outlaw with a life built on lies, stands at the forefront of a looming conflict. As a hostile nation threatens her home, Vixen's only hope lies in a perilous mission into enemy territory. Blaise, battling his inner demons, joins her, only to face a powerful adversary and a betrayal that endangers their very mission. The fate of the land they love hangs in the balance, with Vixen, Blaise, and their allies forming the last line of defense against a catastrophic outcome. Featuring LGBTQ+ representation, compelling characters, and a narrative rich with emotion and adventure, Tales of the Outlaw Mages Volume 2 is an unforgettable journey where the most formidable magic is found in the strength of the human spirit and the courage to change the world.

An outcast becomes an outlaw in this tale of wild magic in an even wilder frontier. Breaker Blaise Hawthorne, a young man with untamed magic, dreams of a peaceful life as a baker. When an enemy Commander hunts for spellcasters, Blaise flees to a world of danger and new allies. After he befriends a pegasus and a surly gunslinger, Blaise stumbles across a town where he’s accepted. But when his newfound family is threatened by his old enemy, Blaise must harness his chaotic magic or risk losing everyone he holds dear. Effigest The saga continues as Blaise is imprisoned, his magic a weapon to be used against his will. Politician Malcolm Wells, entangled by love and responsibility for Blaise’s plight, battles to free him. As alliances shift and trust is earned, Blaise and Malcolm must navigate treachery and betrayal…because if they don’t, all the magic in the world won’t be enough for the nightmare to come. Tales of the Outlaw Mages Volume 1 blends fantasy and magic with the Old West to create a story unlike any other. Featuring diverse representation, compelling characters, and a narrative rich with emotion and adventure, it's a journey through a world where the most powerful magic comes from the heart. This is an omnibus edition.

In a world where magic and technology clash, an outlaw mage finds himself entangled in a dangerous game with a rose, a mob boss, and a whole lot of hexguns. Wildfire Jack Dewitt, the legendary Scourge of the Untamed Territory, has a reputation for trouble, a knack for getting what he wants, and a talent for bending the rules to his will. When he hears about the Inventors' Exposition, he sets his sights on a revolutionary new invention – the hexgun. But his quest for these magical firearms leads him to a beautiful, but troubled Elven inventor, who's in desperate need of his help... whether she wants it or not. The Elf's family legacy lies in enchanted roses, but her latest invention, the hexgun, combines sorcery and firearms in a way that's both thrilling and terrifying. And she's caught in the crosshairs of a ruthless mob boss with a dangerous vendetta. To escape the clutches of the mob boss, the Elf needs a skilled hand – and Jack, with his reputation for outsmarting and outgunning his opponents, is just the man for the job. But she's not exactly thrilled with the idea of relying on an outlaw mage, especially one known for his...questionable morals. Their alliance is be tested as they navigate a world of grimoires, steam-powered contraptions, and a crime family with a penchant for magic and violence. Can a maverick mage, a rose-wielding Elf, and a stolen stash of hexguns be enough to take down a mob boss and rewrite the rules of the game? Get ready for a thrilling adventure in Hexguns & Roses, where magic and mayhem collide in a world where only the cunning survive. In this world, justice may be a luxury, but Jack is about to make a deal with destiny. Previously published in the anthology From the Arcane: Relics of Legend and Lore

Betrayed by kin. Transformed by fate. Hunted by all. Elazar knew dragons. He hunted them. He never dreamed he'd become one. A single act of betrayal flipped his world—quite literally, overboard from a perfectly good airship. Now, Elazar grapples with his new identity as a dragon while his former crewmates are hot on his tail, eager to avenge Elazar’s alleged death by slaying the beast they believe is responsible. Luckily for Elazar, he has his best friend at his side—along with the jerk who started the whole mess. Together, they set out on a quest to peel back layers of dragon myths and Elazar’s own past. Their gambit is anything but easy. Elazar and his friends face treachery, a dark prophecy, and the Jade Empress’s wrath. It’s a breakneck journey where truth bites and trust burns. Strap in for a ride where allies could be enemies, prophecies spell danger, and embracing his inner dragon might be Elazar’s only shot at survival. Can Elazar untangle the secrets of his past in time to reclaim his humanity, or will his new wings carry him to his demise?

The action-packed third offering in the weird western fantasy Tales of the Outlaw Mages series by author Amy Campbell will keep you spellbound with the ongoing adventures of reluctant heroes, magic cowboys, and found family with a dash of pegasus, magic, and LGBTQ representation. A mother's peril. A nation's fate. A secret destined to unravel. In the warmth of his bakery, Blaise wants nothing more than to have a little peace and time to figure out his complicated relationship with Jefferson. But his quiet life is shattered when his mother is kidnapped by merciless magical renegades. Driven by the chains of deception that once bound his life, Blaise sets off on her trail with old friends on a journey that promises to be as fraught with dangers as it is with revelation. Meanwhile, Jefferson shoulders the burden of a nation’s nascent hopes while concealing magic he’s not meant to possess. His ambassadorship sends him to the political quagmire of a faraway land where allies and enemies emerge from the shadows, each with their own agenda for Jefferson and the country he represents. As the threads of fate weave the pair together, Blaise and Jefferson stand on the precipice of an uncertain future. Every spell they cast and step they take is shadowed by hidden foes, leading to a showdown where secrets will be unveiled and loyalties will be tested. Will the magic that binds Blaise and Jefferson be the trump card they need to secure their future, or will it slip like sand through their fingers in the final hour? Keywords: weird western, western fantasy, epic fantasy, found family, LGBTQ, queer, asexual, bisexual, gay, magic, mage, pegasus, wild west, old west, fantasy western, magical western, magic western, reluctant hero, historical fantasy, anxiety, cowboy, gunslinger Related authors: Liza Street, J.R. Frontera, David J. West, David Bain, Michael Newton, Rachel Aaron, Joseph P. Bailey, Lila Bowen, Harmon Cooper, M.M. Crumley, Related Books: Gunsmoke and Dragonfire, Home on the Strange, The Cowboys of Cthulhu, Gideon Thorn, The Last Stand of Mary Good Crow, Infernal Fire, Wake of Vultures, Cowboy Necromancer, The Immortal Doc Holliday, Spellslinger, Charmslinger, Blood Bounty, Unicorn Western