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Lasting Transformation by Abby Rosen PhD
Meaningful Existence by Olivia Canchela Villa-Real
Moonlight in My Eyes by James Richard Hansen
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When You Were Small by Gerard G. Nahum, MD
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The Kings' Despair
by Ed Cannon
Xlibris   

"Yet danger lurks in the shadow’s ploy
Will they triumph or be destroyed?
– DeChance"

This third book in Cannon’s enjoyable fantasy series continues the saga of Sillik. Having returned home to Illicia, “the most powerful and wealthy city in the land,” to learn of his father’s death, he becomes king. With his wife, Renee, by his side, Sillik surrounds himself with trusted advisors. The city is attacked by dragons and the horrible Schula—“green-skinned, long-tusked creatures.” As it becomes clear that the dragons and Schula are attacking other cities, war seems imminent. The Seven Gods and Illicia are pitted against the nine dark forces, which include the formidable gods Mind Breaker and Soulcrusher. As the two factions move toward war, it becomes clear that Sillik and his people will need to harness all their magical powers if they are to defeat the Nine. Will they succeed, or will all be lost in the final battle? ... (read more)
 
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