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Giants larger than mountains, shapeshifting warrior mages, outlaws who can whistle you to death ... Welcome to the wild world of Russian epic poetry! "In a Certain Kingdom: Epic Heroes of the Rus" by Nicholas Kotar is a collection of eleven beloved Russian fairy tales translated for children, young adults, adults, and fairy tale lovers of all ages. The traditional epic heroic tales of Russia have been told and retold for centuries. They t...

When darkness and death loom over the land, one boy must discover the truth of his birth and the power creation bent itself to give him. Born on the vernal equinox, his first breath drawn while he lay on blood-soaked soil in the mystic woods of Dunai, Andry's birth portends a destiny of heroism. His childhood begins peacefully, but when two soldiers arrive, fleeing the never-ending wars of an evil empress, everything changes. Andry's hom...

Step into a world of magic and mystery with In a Certain Kingdom, the first volume of classic Russian fairy tales and myths translated by award-winning fantasy novelist Nicholas Kotar. From deathless villains that can't help dying to idiots wiser than kings to a pestle-riding hag, this collection of nine stories will transport you to a fantastical land of danger, wonder, and ultimately, consolation. Rich with prophecy and adventure, these ta...

The dead will rise. The living will fall. The Deathless will reign. Born on the vernal equinox, his first breath drawn while he lay on blood-soaked soil in the mystic woods of Dunai, Andry's birth portended heroism, power, destiny. And yet, other than an unusual affinity for the land, the boy has lived a life indistinguishable from that of any other child born in Dunai: a life of secluded, prosperous, boring contentment. But when two sol...

In the darkest of times... they shone brighter than the stars.Many are the stories of that mysterious land of Russia. Stories of heroes who gave their lives for God, Tsar, and country, and who left legacies that many a young child aspired to. Of course, so many of those stories are legends, a lifeline for people who had lost everything, and who preferred to remember a semi-fictional history that left out some of the more disturbing details.But...

What if you could find the answers to the problems of modern life in the wisdom of the past?We live in a strange time. Perpetually distracted and increasingly over-medicated, we still think we are the most progressive people in history. But scratch the surface, and you'll see that our world is like a house built on sand.We put much of our faith in science, even as more and more of the truths we equate with "scientific fact" come under scrutiny...

From the author who bravely faced down a seven-headed, fire-breathing, riddle-speaking dragon... and got eaten for his pains.The realm of Russian fairy tales is perilous. You might think you know who's friend, who's foe. But you'd be wrong. Wolves might be friends. Old grandmothers might be cannibals. And the idiot might be the wisest man in the room.So say you find yourself at the waystone, a boundary between the real world and the world of s...

He thought he was the chosen one, a warrior of the gods. He had no idea that his god was a demon. After twenty years, Voran has faced his deadly enemy. But instead of victory, Voran loses his home, his hope, and his love... With nothing left, he storms the country of the gods, demanding answers. But the only one who knows the way... is his greatest enemy, the Raven himself.Sabíana returns to her beleaguered city, but finds nothing there but co...

All 16-year-old Khaidu ever wanted was her own hunting eagle. Her ten brothers laugh at her. The rule-bound world of the Gumiren nomads has no place for a girl hunter, much less a crippled one. But Khaidu has a secret. She masters the ancient magic of eagle-binding and captures the largest eagle her tribe has ever seen.Except her eagle isn't an eagle at all. She's a dying queen under an enchantment. Khaidu's binding unlocks an ancient curse of...

Aging warrior Otchigen safeguards Vasyllia, Mother of Cities, Jewel of the World, with his sword and his heart. Nobleman and beggar alike adore him. But after a routine training exercise goes horribly wrong, Otchigen fears he is going mad. To make matters worse, his city crumbles in fear and corruption around him. But is it madness… or are there darker forces intent on destroying the city?The Forge of the Covenant is a prequel novella to the R...

The sea swallowed her city. An enchantment stole her family. Now a dark god offers her salvation... for a terrible price. Lebía lives in paradise. Her husband and four children are her pride and joy. Years of war and plague have finally given way to peace and prosperity. Except her paradise is nothing but a lie, created by a dark Power who makes false worlds for his own insidious purposes. The World-maker gives Lebía one chance to save her fam...

Blending European folklore and epic fantasy, Kotar is a brilliant new voice in speculative fiction!" - Miles Cameron, bestselling author of the Traitor Son CycleIn The Song of the Sirin, Voran, a young warrior of Vasyllia, seeks a miraculous cure for his dying city. As his quest falters, he is faced with an impossible question: what if the only way to save his world… is to let it be destroyed?In The Curse of the Raven, Llun, a swordmith with a...

An evil omen clouds the sky. A song of lore returns. Can one man's quest save the world?Voran can't help but believe the rumors. As blight ravages the countryside and darkness covers the sun, the young warrior of Vasyllia hears of an ancient spirit that devours souls. He feels powerless to fight the oncoming devastation until a mythical creature entrusts him with a long-forgotten song. Legend has it that such a song can heal the masses, overth...

A city ruled with an iron fist. A swordsmith trying to survive. A choice that could heal the world…or plunge it into ruin.Llun the smith is an artist at heart, content to make the most beautiful swords, nails, and horseshoes in his city. But when his smithy is visited by the grand inquisitor of the secret police, his peaceful life is at an end. He is offered a perfect job-to be the exclusive smith of the new order. Endless luxury, good food, a...