The Brush of Black Wings

The Brush of Black Wings

Grace Draven

Romance / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Short Stories

~sequel to Master of Crows~ During a foray into the woods of Neith, Martise stumbles upon a ruined temple & awakens an ancient darkness that sees in her a chance to escape an eternal prison. Silhara of Neith, Master of Crows crosses time and worlds to challenge a demon king in order to save her and learns that history does not always honor its saviors. A tale of revelation & redemption.
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Lover of Thorns and Holy Gods

Lover of Thorns and Holy Gods

Grace Draven

Romance / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Short Stories

A trilogy of short stories from the worlds of Master of Crows, Entreat Me, and Radiance. STRONG BLOOD (3,504 words) – Ballard de Sauveterre from ENTREAT ME crosses time to share a drink with Silhara of Neith from MASTER OF CROWS and discovers a connection that spans generations. CROW AWAKENED (2,975 words) – A short follow-up to THE BRUSH OF BLACK WINGS in which a terrified Silhara finally learns why his beloved wife Martise is fading before his eyes. A MATTER OF TRUST (5,336 words) – A cultural divide is resolved in the most delightful way between Brishen and Ildiko Khaskem. Takes place after RADIANCE and before EIDOLON.
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Eidolon

Eidolon

Grace Draven

Romance / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Short Stories

In a bid for more power, the Shadow Queen of Haradis has unleashed a malignant force into the world. Her son Brishen, younger prince of the Kai royal house, suddenly finds himself ruler of a kingdom blighted by a diseased darkness and on the brink of war. His human wife Ildiko must decide if she will give up the man she loves in order to secure his throne. Three enemy kingdoms must unite to save each other, and a one-eyed, reluctant king must raise an army of the dead to defeat an army of the damned.A tale of alliance and sacrifice.
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Entreat Me

Entreat Me

Grace Draven

Romance / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Short Stories

Afflicted by a centuries-old curse, a warlord slowly surrenders his humanity and descends toward madness. Ballard of Ketach Tor holds no hope of escaping his fate until his son returns home one day, accompanied by a woman of incomparable beauty. His family believes her arrival may herald Ballard’s salvation. ...until they confront her elder sister. Determined to rescue her sibling from ruin, Louvaen Duenda pursues her to a decrepit castle and discovers a household imprisoned in time. Dark magic, threatening sorcerers, and a malevolent climbing rose with a thirst for blood won’t deter her, but a proud man disfigured by an undying hatred might. Louvaen must decide if loving him will ultimately save him or destroy him. A tale of vengeance and devotion.
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Gaslight Hades (The Bonekeeper Chronicles Book 1)

Gaslight Hades (The Bonekeeper Chronicles Book 1)

Grace Draven

Romance / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Short Stories

Nathaniel Gordon walks two worlds—that of the living and the dead. Barely human, he's earned the reputation of a Bonekeeper, the scourge of grave robbers. He believes his old life over, until one dreary burial he meets the woman he once loved and almost married. Lenore Kenward stands at her father’s grave, begging the protection of the mysterious guardian, not knowing he is her lost love. Resolved to keep his distance, Nathaniel is forced to abandon his plan and accompany Lenore on a journey into the mouth of Hell where sea meets sky, and the abominations that exist beyond its barrier wait to destroy them.
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The Light Within

The Light Within

Grace Draven

Romance / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Short Stories

A bonus short story featuring Silhara and Martise from Master of Crows.In The Light Within, Silhara of Neith, now known as "the god-smiter," travels as the guest of honor to the winter festival of his father's people.The crow mage who destroyed one god must ignite sacred fires in honor of another. Yet the winter festival only reminds Silhara that the brightest light within him isn't the fire of a deity but the devotion of one woman.A tale of hope and celebration.————————Author note: This short story is approximately 3,700 words and takes place after the events in MASTER OF CROWS.
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