Literary Titan Medal WinnerReaders' Favorite Medal WinnerNext Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist"Epic Fantasy and Woman's Fiction combine to create… the best new book of 2023." - Reedsy DiscoveryAssassinations spark chaos. Revolutions smolder. War looms. 1901 Vespa Academy of Sciences stands at the crossroads of myth, magic, and modernity. This international school seeks to end every war, but deadly rivalries, buried secrets, and ancient powers threaten to start a global war that could end it all. A single school year could change everything.Amid it all, five unlikely women find their lives intertwined. A brilliant Dwarven prodigy grappling with family secrets. A reckless Selkie chasing a scandal. A tormented Elf hiding apocalyptic truths. A cursed Fae princess uncovering a conspiracy. A skeptical Succubus heir confronting deep deceit.Only one can bind them together: Esmeralda, a young Duchessa desperate to save her collapsing country. As unexpected alliances form and shadowy enemies close in, they must confront the growing threats together. Soon, Esmeralda will rule nations. Who will be by her side when she saves the world?Experience a fantastical alternative history, where humans and their rivals co-exist in a tense peace that reaches the edge of war. This journey will end in the history books.

"Lyrical, philosophical, empathetic... perfect for fans of Usman Malik and Gautam Bhatia."In the city of Sirvassa, where petals are currency and flowers are magic, the Caretaker tends to the Garden of Delights. He imparts temporary magical abilities to the citizens of Sirvassa, while battling a curse of eternal old age. No Delight could uplift his curse, and so he must seek out a mythical figure. A god.When a Delight allows a young girl an ability to change reality, the Caretaker believes he’s at the end of his search. But soon a magical rot takes root in his Garden, and the Caretaker must join forces with the girl and stop it from spreading. Even as he battles a different rot that plagues Sirvassa, he learns that Delights are always a precursor to Sorrows.FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress.

A novice warrior’s journey begins, but the truth of his heritage may shatter everything he believes."This is not your typical epic fantasy series. It's an entire universe of characters you will never forget." - Amazon reader.Born to battle yet shackled by a past he doesn’t understand, a young elf steps into his first true war as a Silvan warrior. In a world ravaged by ruthless Deviants and brutal Sand Lords, survival is more than a fight for life—it’s a fight for truth. As he learns to battle in the Deep Forest, darker forces close in, threatening to tear apart the fragile foundation of everything he and the Silvan people hold dear.A world of relentless adventure, deep magic, and treacherous enemies awaits. As alliances shift and the shadows of destiny close in, one question remains: Will he become the hero the forest realm needs, or will the weight of his own past destroy him before he can return the forest to the Silvan people?Perfect for fans of epic fantasy like Lord Of The Rings, where powerful characters, high-stakes adventure, and immersive world-building collide in a saga that will keep you turning pages across the series in this sweeping saga.Reading orderPath of a NoviceRoad of a WarriorDawn of a LegendReturn of a WarlordRise of the SilvanDestiny of a PrinceGenres: epic fantasy. High fantasy. Military fantasy. Myths and legends. Action and adventure. The chosen one. Sword and sorcery. Magical realism, classic fantasy

Only One Who Cannot Be Bound by Magic Can Defeat the Witch QueenKarn was just a boy when dark forces tore his home apart, leaving him orphaned and burning for vengeance. Taken in by an unlikely mentor, he finds himself thrust into The Forge—a brutal training ground where the Witch Queen molds her deadliest warriors. Strength is survival, and every lesson is paid for in blood.But Karn is different. Magic cannot touch him. And in a world where power is everything, that makes him dangerous.As he battles through ruthless trials and shifting alliances, Karn unearths secrets buried deep in his past—truths that could shatter the Witch Queen’s reign… or doom him to her service. The path to revenge is treacherous, and every choice comes with a cost.To break free, Karn must decide: is he a weapon forged for war, or something far more deadly?

Game of Thrones meets The Name of the Wind in this exuberant, character-driven epic fantasy.Every year, prophecy leaves fall from the Yubriy Tree. And every year, the Dayborn king sends his most trusted servants to collect the leaves and return them to the capital.Only this year, one of the leaves drifted into the forest unseen.Three lives will be forever changed by the undetected prophecy leaf.The strong-willed daughter of a powerful family. The mysterious and reviled half brother of the king. And a talented but unlucky musician, desperate to write the song that will bring him good fortune.Looming in the background are reports of the first dragon to appear in Ragar Or in over sixty-five years. And, as anyone familiar with Ragar Or’s history knows, when dragons appear, royalty dies.