This is the official guidebook to the intuitive oracle deck - Spirits & Shadows. It features concise interpretations of each card in the 52-card deck. It contains large print for easy reading, and includes black and white illustrations of each card in the deck. All artwork is by the 'Dark Bob Ross' artist, J Edward Neill. All card definitions are by expert tarot & oracle reader, Heather Neill.

“Brilliantly told and immediately engrossing, filled with magic, mistakes and their merciless consequences.” —Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

Wen Alder was born into two worlds.

On his father’s side, a legacy of proud loyalty and service to the god-like Sienese Emperor spanning generations. And it is expected that Alder, too, will follow this tradition by passing the Imperial exams, learning the accepted ways of magic and, if he serves with honor, enhancing his family's prominence by rising to take a most powerful position in Sien—the Hand of the Emperor.

But from his mother he has inherited defiance from the Empire, a history of wild gods and magic unlike anything the Imperial sorcerers could yet control. It began when his spirited, rebellious grandmother took Alder into the woods and introduced him to her ways—ways he has never been able to forget.

Now, on the verge of taking the steps that will forge the path of his life, Alder discovers that the conflict between the Empire and the resistance is only the beginning of a war that will engulf both heaven and earth, gods and man—and he may be the key to final victory for whichever side can claim him as their own…

Praise for The Hand of the Sun King:
“Sublime prose and pin-sharp characterisation combine to produce a captivating epic of conflicted loyalties and dangerous ambition.” —Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author

“An original fantasy filled with magic and culture, the story of a character torn between two names, two loyalties, and two definitions of good and evil.”—Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Spine of the Dragon

“The Hand of the Sun King is a masterpiece. ... J.T.’s writing is as smooth as silk; this is world-class modern fantasy with delightful undertones of the classic fantasy epics.” —Scott Drakeford, author of Rise of the Mages

“The Hand of the Sun King is an outstanding debut novel with very well-conceived world building and an excellent, original magic system, and twists that will keep you reading late into the night and guessing until the very end.” —Michael Mammay, author of the Planetside series

“Well written, thought-provoking and enjoyable, The Hand of the Sun King is an impressive debut novel that left me eager for more.” —Lisbeth Campbell, author of The Vanished Queen

“A great debut novel.” —SFFWorld

“A spellbinding debut with terrific characterisations, immersive world-building, and prose that swept me away ... hands down the best debut of the year. Scratch that; this is one of the best debuts I've ever read.” —Novel Notions

“Exquisite ... Greathouse's characterisation, his prose, and worldbuilding are an absolute triumph.” —The Fantasy Hive

“An excellent mix of classic and modern fantasy with a grimdark undertone of despair.” —Grimdark Magazine

Read more

In the heart of Savannah, Georgia, lies the Solomon Brandt Plantation, a spanking piece of suburban sprawl with a sordid past.

When an amnesiac bearing this cursed name stumbles into town, he’s immediately drawn to the haunted antebellum and also to a Hoodoo practitioner who converses with spirits—and to her gorgeous green-eyed niece, Desiree McClinton. A descendant of the Brandt slaves, Desiree sparks emotions in Solomon—the likes of which he’s never known.

On the one hand, Solomon wants to know his hidden secrets—but curses run deep, and he’s not entirely sure he’s prepared for the horrid truth.

But when crippling night terrors begin seeping into real life, threatening his budding relationship with Desiree, Solomon is determined to save the hearts?and lives?of the women he cherishes most.

But will the bloodthirsty Solomon of ages past reign once more in the modern era? Can a tainted soul truly be redeemed?

What Readers are saying:

????? “Terrific story! I absolutely love this book. I wasn’t quite sure if this was going to be my kind of book or not but the description had me intrigued! The authors did such an amazing job with the main character. I felt his emotions as he felt them. All of the characters are written very well and are all relatable. The story itself grabs you right from the first paragraph and is so entertaining, action-packed, and has so much mystery going on, it was difficult to put the book down. They leave the story ending on a cliff hanger so, I can only assume that there’s going to be a sequel. I’ll be trying to wait patiently until that one is released. Great job and congratulations to Aiden and Lisa for such an incredible story! I look forward to reading other work from both of you!” —Amazon review

????? “Engrossing story! When a strange young man suddenly appears on a white horse, naked, the story begins. Who is he and where did he come from? No one knows, not even him. He sees a sign with the name ‘Solomon Brandt’ and tells people that’s his name but people know that can’t be him because the real Solomon Brandt had been dead for hundreds of years. The story unfolds and the mystery of who this man is and where he came from comes to light. It is also the beginning of the terror from his past that’s haunting him. This is the first book in a series and leaves you eagerly awaiting the next book. I do not hesitate in recommending this to my friends and family and all who would like a well-written and enjoyable story.” —Amazon review

????? “The book kept me changing theories as to the what, when, and why of the story. The plot twists and turns, changing direction, keeping up the suspence. I am anxious to read the next one!” —Amazon review

????? “I didn’t stop until I was finished. Great storyline, very charged and with engaging characters. You will laugh and cry and all those other emotions in between. Can’t wait for more!” —Amazon review

????? “Solomon finds himself thrust into an unfamiliar future and is helped by descendants of his former slaves. He braves the confusing world for a forbidden love and faces his worst enemy, himself. The story explodes into action from the very first page, and keeps you entertained throughout to the very last page. The writing is solid and the concept is brilliant. This would make a cool TV miniseries. The way the story ends will drive you crazy... so do yourself a favor and grab the second in the series now!” —Amazon review

????? “What an awesome collaboration of authors! This was very well written and I was drawn into the story right away. I loved the mix of southern history and the paranormal, with just a hint of romance. This was a fun story to read and it kept me wanting more.” —Amazon review

Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE to begin the Serendipitous Curse series of supernatural thrillers!

Read more