The Changeling Series by James Fahy

Isle of Winds is the first instalment in a Middle-Grade age fantasy series Robin Fellows lives with his grandmother and lives what appears to be a rather ordinary life for a normal twelve year old boy.But when Robin’s Gran dies, quite suddenly and a bit mysteriously, his world is turned upside down. A long lost relative comes out of the woodwork and whisks him away to a mysterious new home, Erlking Hall, a quiet estate in the solitary countryside of Lancashire... moreIsle of Winds is the first instalment in a Middle-Grade age fantasy series Robin Fellows lives with his grandmother and lives what appears to be a rather ordinary life for a normal twelve year old boy.But when Robin’s Gran dies, quite suddenly and a bit mysteriously, his world is turned upside down. A long lost relative comes out of the woodwork and whisks him away to a mysterious new home, Erlking Hall, a quiet estate in the solitary countryside of Lancashire.Suddenly Robin must adjust to his new reality. But reality is no longer what he thought it was…Erlking has many secrets – as do his newly found Great-Aunt Irene and her servants. After a strange encounter on the train and meeting a cold, eerie man on the platform, Robin begins to notice odd happenings at Erlking.There is more than meets the eye to this old, rambling mansion.Little does he know that there is more than meets the eye to himself.Robin is the world’s last Changeling. He is descended from a mystic race of Fae-people, whose homeland, the Netherworlde, is caught in the throes of a terrible civil war.Not only this, but in this new world there is a magical force that has infiltrated the human realm.Before he can wrench power from the malevolent hands of the Netherworlde’s fearsome tyrant leader, Lady Eris, he must first search for the truth about himself and the ethereal Towers of Arcania.The first instalment of The Changeling Series, Isle of Winds is an engrossing tale written in the traditions of high fantasy story-telling while carving out a magical new realm. It is perfect for fans of The Lord of the Rings and the Harry Potter series. less

War is coming. The summer heat is sweltering, and the young changeling, Robin Fellows, awaits further training. He has gained much skill in the Shard of Air, but what is coming next? After his previous tutor was revealed to be an agent of the mortal enemy of all Fae, Lady Eris, Robin is assigned a new mentor to continue his magical learning. Enter Calypso, a water nymph and member of the race of Panthea that also inhabit the mysterious, enchanted Netherworlde... moreWar is coming. The summer heat is sweltering, and the young changeling, Robin Fellows, awaits further training. He has gained much skill in the Shard of Air, but what is coming next? After his previous tutor was revealed to be an agent of the mortal enemy of all Fae, Lady Eris, Robin is assigned a new mentor to continue his magical learning. Enter Calypso, a water nymph and member of the race of Panthea that also inhabit the mysterious, enchanted Netherworlde. Her job: to instruct Robin in the Shard of Water, a powerful magic with which the user can cast huge bolts of ice and command entire oceans to bear down his or her will. But all is not well at Erlking Hall, and war is fast approaching the Netherworlde. More agents of Lady Eris are in pursuit of young Robin, the Scion of the Arcania and last Changeling in the world. They’re out for the Shard of Water as well. And they’ll stop at nothing to find it, no matter who gets in their way… What follows is a spellbinding journey, as Robin and company navigate once more the enchanting and at times terrifying Netherworlde. The Drowned Tomb is the mesmerizing second instalment of James Fahy’s bestselling Changeling series. Perfect for fans of High Fantasy storytelling and fae mythology, this sequel to Isle of Winds is a must have. James lives in the North of England, close to wild moors and adjacent to a haunted wind farm, with his extremely patient and long-suffering family and a very old cat named Gargoyle. When the cat dies, James plans to buy a raven and name it Quoth. He is the author of the Changeling fantasy series, following the adventures of Robin, a seemingly unremarkable boy who is swept up into a war between our world, and the Netherworlde, a shadowy realm which lies beyond our own. In addition to fantasy, James also writes Science Fiction, Urban Gothic and Steampunk, for people old enough to know better. less

For the first time ever, The Changeling Omnibus collects together two beloved fantasy novels from bestselling author James Fahy, featuring over fifty pages of never before seen material detailing the beloved Netherworlde, its mana stones and spells, flora and fauna and much more! 'Fast-moving with surprises and mysteries galore' Simon Clark, bestselling fantasy author The Changeling Omnibus includes: Isle of Winds Enter the Netherworlde… Become the Changeling... moreFor the first time ever, The Changeling Omnibus collects together two beloved fantasy novels from bestselling author James Fahy, featuring over fifty pages of never before seen material detailing the beloved Netherworlde, its mana stones and spells, flora and fauna and much more! 'Fast-moving with surprises and mysteries galore' Simon Clark, bestselling fantasy author The Changeling Omnibus includes: Isle of Winds Enter the Netherworlde… Become the Changeling. Robin Fellows lives with his grandmother and lives what appears to be a rather ordinary life for a normal twelve year old boy. But when Robin’s Gran dies, his world is turned upside down. A long lost relative comes out of the woodwork and whisks him away to a mysterious new home, the quiet estate of Erlking Hall. Suddenly Robin must adjust to his new reality. But reality is no longer what he thought it was… Elrking has many secrets – there is more than meets the eye to this old mansion, and the people who inhabit it. Little does he know that there is more than meets the eye to himself. Robin is the world’s last Changeling. He is descended from a mystic race of Fae-people, whose homeland, the Netherworlde, is caught in the throes of a terrible civil war. Not only this, but in this new world there is a magical force that has infiltrated the human realm. And before he can master the arts of magic newly revealed to him, Robin is about to come face to face with the greatest evil this new world can muster: Lady Eris, the tyrannical ruler of the Netherworlde. He must search out the truth about himself and the ethereal Towers of Arcania before it is too late… The Drowned Tomb War is coming. Robin’s world has been turned upside down – the tutor he thought he could trust has been revealed to be an agent of his sworn enemy, Lady Eris. All is not well at Erlking Hall. The Netherworlde must hasten to face the greatest threat it has ever known… Agents of Lady Eris are hot on Robin’s tails, searching for him before he can find the Shard of Arcania for Water, another source of great power in this new world. They will stop at nothing to find it. Will Robin fulfill his journey to master these ancient magical arts? Find out in The Changeling Omnibus . Praise for James Fahy: 'A puzzle-solving, secret-tomb-discovering, magic-filled adventure that takes you deeper than ever before.' L. K. Smith, reviewer at Innate Plethora 'Fast-moving with surprises and mysteries galore' Simon Clark, bestselling fantasy author 'One of my favorite books of 2016' Abbeybooksblog James lives in the North of England, close to wild moors and adjacent to a haunted wind farm, with his extremely patient and long-suffering family and a very old cat named Gargoyle. When the cat dies, James plans to buy a raven and name it Quoth. He is the author of the Changeling fantasy series, following the adventures of Robin, a seemingly unremarkable boy who is swept up into a war between our world, and the Netherworlde, a shadowy realm which lies beyond our own. less

"Something has happened in the forest, boy,” he said. “Something terrible. A Shard has been found, a Shard of the Arcania, and a monster has awoken."If you go down to the woods today…Something dark and dangerous stirs deep in the Netherworlde. A violent, primal power, awoken from its slumber by the Shards of the Arcania.A scourge lies on the great Everhart forest, a rampaging beast laying waste to the woods, and to the towns and villages that border it, bringing destruction... more"Something has happened in the forest, boy,” he said. “Something terrible. A Shard has been found, a Shard of the Arcania, and a monster has awoken."If you go down to the woods today…Something dark and dangerous stirs deep in the Netherworlde. A violent, primal power, awoken from its slumber by the Shards of the Arcania.A scourge lies on the great Everhart forest, a rampaging beast laying waste to the woods, and to the towns and villages that border it, bringing destruction.It leaves none alive, and Robin Fellows, heir of Erlking and the world’s last Changeling, may be the only one who can stop it.Pressed into service, Robin and his friends must navigate the deep and twisting secrets of the legendary woods, fighting to save the Netherworlde’s inhabitants from the ever-growing menace, while racing against dark enemies also searching for the source of the monster’s power – the Shard of Earth.Troubled by a rising darkness from within, and a tendency for his magic to go haywire, before Robin can wander from the path and begin to unravel the truth beneath the trees, he must first find a way to come to terms with who – and what – he is.Unexpected and unwelcome guests at Erlking, and uncertain guides in the wilderness, unsure what secrets are being hidden, even by his closest friends, Robin must decide who he can trust – in a world where it seems no one, friend or foe, is exactly as they appear.Chains of Gaia is the thrilling third instalment of James Fahy’s bestselling Changeling series. Perfect for fans of High Fantasy storytelling and Fae mythology, this sequel to Isle of Winds and The Drowned Tomb delves even deeper into the magical Netherworlde, and into the mystery of Robin’s own past. less

Robin Fellows, Scion of the Arcania, has a destiny to fulfil – along with an unruly faun to keep in check and many strange friends.When Robin’s great aunt Irene takes him and fellow Fae Jackalope on a trip to London, it triggers a series of events that will place at least one of them in deadly peril. For an unforeseen discovery in an art curator’s office connects them to many mysterious and magical deeds – both good and evil – and forces the maturing young Robin to face his own history... moreRobin Fellows, Scion of the Arcania, has a destiny to fulfil – along with an unruly faun to keep in check and many strange friends.When Robin’s great aunt Irene takes him and fellow Fae Jackalope on a trip to London, it triggers a series of events that will place at least one of them in deadly peril. For an unforeseen discovery in an art curator’s office connects them to many mysterious and magical deeds – both good and evil – and forces the maturing young Robin to face his own history.As he moves between the worlds, Robin must face the challenges of the Grimms, tackle a spider-wielding maniac, navigate the waterfall city of the Panthea and explore the many deadly secrets of the Netherworlde’s darkest forests.Meanwhile, he has growing up to do and friendships to nurture, including those with the brooding Jackalope, enigmatic Karya and irrepressible (and unforgettable) Woad.The Glassfire Serpent, Part I: Embers is an intriguing, immersive and fantastic tale – As Book Four in James Fahy’s popular Changeling series, it will please those readers eagerly awaiting the next instalment of the saga, along with anyone else who loves wonderful fantasy tales, be they 10 or 110 years old. less

The Glassfire Serpent: Ashes picks up where Embers left Robin and his friends, stranded and alone in the wilds of the Netherwolde…With the forces of Eris tracking their steps, Robin and his friends must locate the Mysterious Lady Tinda and discover the truth behind the Glassfire Serpent.But the clock is ticking. The Pyrenight celebrations are looming, and they must work fast if they are to save their captured friends before it’s too late... moreThe Glassfire Serpent: Ashes picks up where Embers left Robin and his friends, stranded and alone in the wilds of the Netherwolde…With the forces of Eris tracking their steps, Robin and his friends must locate the Mysterious Lady Tinda and discover the truth behind the Glassfire Serpent.But the clock is ticking. The Pyrenight celebrations are looming, and they must work fast if they are to save their captured friends before it’s too late.With Karya fading fast, and the Grimm’s hot on their heels, Robin must seek aid from any quarter, and fate brings him to the resting place of the weapons of the very elementals themselves.Hearts must be reunited, dark pasts must be faced, and unlikely alliances forged, and the Scion of the Arcania, if he hopes to survive, will need to choose between friends, before the sun goes black. less