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Vanessa Finaughty is a multi-genre author who has published more than 20 books, including school books published by Oxford University Press Southern Africa. Vanessa grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, and still lives there with her husband and their four children (two human and two furry, four-legged). Vanessa has always been passionate about books, and knew from a young age that she wanted to write them one day. She loves animals, coffee and the smell of wet grass, and hates excessive weather, long queues and liars. Her interests include reading, photography, the supernatural, mythology, aliens and outer space, ancient history, life’s mysteries and martial arts, in which she has five years’ experience in Ki Aikido.

When Lashlor Leaflin offers to escort Queen Narraki Dragonsbane to the Jeltar Woods, he’s unwittingly caught up in a magical adventure of the type he would rather not have.

The sorceress Assassa believes the Land of Ends to be rightfully hers, but King Lanaran refuses to hand over his crown. In retaliation, the sorceress conjures creatures of darkness to hunt the queen and end her life. Lashlor helps where he can, but it isn’t easy when the Guards of Ends who protect the queen believe him to be false.

A confrontation with Assassa will be the death of him, Lashlor is certain. However, the king insists on his help and it soon becomes apparent that he may have no choice.

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Escorted by soldiers of Ends, Lashlor sets out to find an old flame, Rune Arcana, the only person who can help to remove the curse placed on the Queen of Ends. Lashlor believes that Rune currently resides in the Mountains of Eclador. The only trouble is – Rune now despises him and, in all of recorded history, no one has ever returned from these mountains. Rune could refuse his request. She could be dead. Lashlor and his companions could meet the same fate.

If they do not brave the mountains, however, Queen Narraki will remain in the form of a rabid creature of darkness… forever.

Forever is a long time, and King Lanaran fears the Wizard of Ends will not return. Ignoring Lashlor’s advice not to meddle with the curse, the king employs other magic users to attempt to undo the dark magic – with disastrous consequences.

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Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy

King Lanaran Dragonsbane of Ends ventures into the mysterious, unexplored Mountains of Eclador in search of his kidnapped long-time friend and ally, the King of Storher. Not expecting the rescue to be an easy one, Lashlor Leaflin, Rune Arcana and the captain of his army travel with him.

In Lanaran’s absence, a united army rides for Ends.

With the King of Ends away and aid not forthcoming, the looming war seems lost before it’s begun. Ends has no hope of defeating the enemy’s vast numbers. The enemy also appears intent on using magic for this war – something never done by any army in all the known lands.

In a desperate bid to save her kingdom, Queen Narraki Dragonsbane enlists the aid of the magic users of Ends. With their combined power, her kingdom might just stand a chance. It’s a risk, of course. Magic users have let her down before and, already, she defies tradition by not standing back and allowing the temporary Captain of the Army of Ends to take the lead in the pending war. She cannot fail.

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Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Delve into the world of ancient magic, discover ancient magic books and 'magical' plants, and learn about how science is magic. A real-world school of wizardry? Yes, it exists! Healing magic in today's world and modern attempts to use magic? Yes, those are real too. Is your mind a force to be reckoned with? Yes, it seems so!

Are people who believe in magic nuts, or is there something to it? There is evidence that every one of us has the ability to manipulate the energy all around us (scientifically proven energy), just as a magnet can reshape iron filings – this is what we call magic.

This companion to the Wizard of Ends fantasy adventure series also includes character interviews, a guest post written by the series' main character, Lashlor Leaflin, insights into the series, its characters and the author, and the first three chapters of Book 1.

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Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Confront your deepest fears with this chilling collection of short horror stories. From tormented writers, serial killers, terrifying creatures and psychos in the grip of nicotine withdrawal, every turn of the page will find you immersed in a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and safety is merely an illusion.

Terrorscape is not just a book – it’s an experience that will leave you breathless and questioning the nature of evil itself. Perfect for fans of psychological horror and supernatural thrillers, this collection promises to haunt your thoughts long after the last story concludes.

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