Books published by Dragon Moon Press

Brastigan knows it well enough; he is 13th in line for the throne, and he is bored. A misfit and rogue, Brastigan keeps busy drinking and fighting, until one day he nearly dies in a brawl. Was it an accident -- or attempted murder? Before he can find out, Brastigan is packed off on a "e;noble quest"e; to find the sorceress Yriatt, who may be able to answer his questions. With him goes Lottres, his half-brother and life long friend. But Lottres has his own reasons for wanting to see Yriatt. His secret threatens to tear their friendship apart. Meanwhile, their sister Therula waits and worries about her lover, Pikarus, who went with the two princes on their quest. She alone realizes that Crutham has been infiltrated by forces of darkest sorcery. It's a race against time in this story of romance, treachery and the bond between brothers. Only Brastigan, who doesn't fit in anywhere, can thwart the secret traitor -- and maybe find out where he truly belongs.

Sorcerers of War is the tale of a mismatched band of knights, wizards and adventurers as they embark on a dangerous quest to save a fantastical realm from evil sorcery! As a child, Conrad Hikes dreamed of becoming a knight of the Kingdom of Yaul. His childhood friend Kallum always wished he would become great sorcerer. And now, in a strange twist of fate, both their dreams are coming true. Yaul is going to war against the ancient and savage nation of Argate. A dark legion gathers at Yaul's borders, waiting to rain fire and death down upon the peaceful cities of men, elves and dwarves. The kingdom will need every swordsman and sorcerer it can gather if it is to survive the coming storm. But the gods have a stranger destiny planned for Conrad and Kallum. Something stirs among the ruins of the long-dead Empire of Torsan. Secrets that have long been forgotten by the world of mortals are once again being whispered in deep dungeons and crooked towers. And so, aided by a fanatical wandering warrior-priest, a mysterious elf, and a pickpocket who may have her eye on more than mere coin, the pair set out on a dangerous quest to unravel an ancient mystery. Their travels across the fantastic war-torn world of Wezmire, see them battling dragons, demons and villainous sorcerers. If the companions succeed, they will strike a crucial blow against some of the world's most evil and secret powers. And if they fail, the world will plunge into a nightmare of darkness and chaos from which it may never awaken.

Rumours of Magic and War...Thomas Flarety, Captain of the Student Expeditionary Company and hero of the battle for Frostmire, thought that convincing the Academy to take Eileen as their first female student in more than 200 years would bring him trouble enough. Then stories of Thomas's magic reached Hawksmouth.Now, Thomas's friends have started disappearing. The king has ordered Thomas to keep his magic hidden and to find the other magicians in the city. The Cult of the Daughter wants Thomas for one of their own. The Archbishop wants Thomas to surrender to the Inquisitors and redeem his soul, and preachers are raging in the streets against witchcraft, the Academy and the king.

AssassinArmed with the voracious sword Frostburn, court slayer Regel Winter once shed the blood of countless foes in service to Orbrin the Winter King.OathbreakerBut even the coldest steel cannot save those Regel loves: his beloved Princess Lenalin, her daughter Semana, and the Winter King himself, felled by treachery five years ago. ShadowBarely an echo of the man he was, Regel forges a pact with the assassin who slew Orbrin, setting out on a deadly quest for vengeance that will change the face of the World of Ruin.

A devastating disease. A world on the brink of violent change. And one woman who can save it or destroy it all. Julie Crane must confront the will of the ambitious virus lurking inside her to fulfill her final destiny as Darwin s Paradox, the key to the evolution of an entire civilization. Darwin s Paradox is a novel about a woman s fierce love and her courageous journey toward forgiveness, trust, and letting go to the tide of her heart.

Amid the ruins of Ancient Mexico, a prophecy predicts the end of the Fifth Sun, the universal destruction of our own time. Ahuitzotl is determined to fulfill the prophecy, to conquer both the living and the dead, while a ghostly pirate, a journalist, and a young boy fight to stop him.

In 2095 Darwin's Evolution kills. Darwin's Disease is tearing apart the ordered peace of North America. Julie Crane is a brilliant data handler with a unique talent for finding the impossible fast, and getting into trouble even faster. Her relentless search for a cure leads her to a horrifying discovery that incriminates her in a heinous conspiracy to recast humankind. "e;This is a story with great scope... as Julie finds out the truth about her father, she discovers a truth that will tear her world apart."e; ~ Bill Johnson, author of A Story is a Promise Nina Munteanu's Angel of Chaos is a gripping blend of big scientific ideas, cutthroat politics and complex yet sympathetic characters that will engage readers from its thrilling opening to its surprising and satisfying conclusion. ~Hayden Trenholm, Aurora-winning writer of The Steele Chronicles

Jaxton leads you easily into a story of magic, growing up and consequences. The Empress Sword takes the well-known young prince slays dragon story and tips it upside down and inside out in the most delightful ways. ~Philippa Ballantine, author of Geist and Spectyr The Empress Sword is a wonderfully vivid tale with a most intriguing twist. Just the right mix of light humor and quirky characters that kept the pages turning and left me wanting more... What a delightful tale! ~Chris A. Jackson, author of Scimitar Moon, a ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Gold Medal Winner The Empress Sword carries the reader on an unexpected journey full of excitement, mystery, and new perspectives. ~Christiana Ellis, award-winning writer and podcaster A brave prince, a ferocious dragon, and a magic sword are all familiar elements of the classic adventure story. But for thirteen-year-old Prince Aster of Caledon, the quest for the Empress Sword--the only magic strong enough to defeat the dragon menacing his kingdom--is just the beginning. Aster has always been told that wielding great magic requires a sacrifice, but what the Empress Sword demands from him is the last thing he ever expected to lose: his own identity as crown prince and the king's only son.

When Jacob Dawes is selected for the Imperial Intellectual Complex as a child, he's catapulted from the poverty-stricken slums of his birth into a world where his status as an unclass is something no one can forget, or forgive. His growing scientific renown draws the attention of the emperor, a young man Jacob's own age, and they find themselves drawn to each other in an unlikely and ill-advised relationship. Jacob may have won the emperor's heart, but it's no protection when he's accused of treason. And fighting his own execution would mean betraying the man he loves.