The Dance of the Dead

A sweeping epic fantasy from best-selling author James Maxwell, set in an entirely new world of magic and darkness.

Malgannis Vandryden was once the greatest general the world had ever known—until a tragic death condemned him to an eternity of regret in the underworld.

Generations later, Princess Coraline Vandryden’s life is torn apart by the onslaught of Graven Callow, a brutal conqueror bent on destroying everything her kingdom stands for. As Graven’s army lays waste to her homeland and brutally targets her family, soon nothing is strong enough to stand against him.

What Coraline needs is a miracle.

She grew up on stories of her ancestor Malgannis – some dark, some glorious – but now, in her moment of utmost peril, a black priest offers her a forbidden choice. If she sacrifices her own future, she can summon the damned general back to the mortal world.

Coraline must weigh her kingdom’s survival against the cost of awakening a soul marked by blood and darkness.

Some heroes are better left in legend. 

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What Readers Are Saying

I'm a huge fan of James Maxwell and even though this was a stand-alone it read like an entire series. I never like to get to the end of a great read 📚 but I will read it again next summer.
Margie V
This book is packed with action, romance, suspense, royalty, and good versus evil. All of this takes place in one book, not a series. There are very sympathetic characters to root for and against. The plot is exciting with a twist at the end. I highly recommend this book.
Sharon G
Once you get pulled into the storyline, you can’t stop reading. Read over a weekend and enjoyed the plot twists.
Michelle McAlister
Great read, great drama adventure, and a great plot. Looking forward to more!
Harold Hadland
Exceptional story telling as ever from James Maxwell. The reader is pulled along at great pace desperate to get to the end as soon as possible and what an end. To miss it is your loss.
Spiro Spiteri
Just had me from the start. Grabbed me right away. The story and the characters are awesome. You won't regret reading this one!
Vicki LePenske

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Seven Words of Power

A standalone collection of seven stories.

Apprentice enchantress, Evora Guinestor, is summoned to a mysterious meeting with Master Zoran. Her suspicions are confirmed when her two rival apprentices have also been summoned: it’s time for Master Zoran to name his successor.

But along with her rivals Evora is shocked when Master Zoran announces a contest. In three days, the apprentice who demonstrates the most powerful magic with the fewest number of words to call forth its power will be named a master.

Evora will need to use every trick at her disposal to win the contest.

Her mind turns to the mysterious seven words of power… And in the end, she will be in danger of her very life.

 

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 Seven Words of Power

A standalone collection of seven stories.

Apprentice enchantress, Evora Guinestor, is summoned to a mysterious meeting with Master Zoran. Her suspicions are confirmed when her two rival apprentices have also been summoned: it’s time for Master Zoran to name his successor.

But along with her rivals Evora is shocked when Master Zoran announces a contest. In three days, the apprentice who demonstrates the most powerful magic with the fewest number of words to call forth its power will be named a master. 

Evora will need to use every trick at her disposal to win the contest. 

Her mind turns to the mysterious seven words of power… And in the end, she will be in danger of her very life.