The Runes of Issalia Series by Jeffrey L. Kohanek

*This is a previous cover/edition for ISBN 9780999410714A powerful organization, a dangerous magic, a dark plot...and the girl who stood in the way.When tragedy strikes, Lyra runs for her life…directly into the hands of fate. Destiny places her at the heart of a plot to overthrow the rulers of Issalia - a plot she must help thwart... more*This is a previous cover/edition for ISBN 9780999410714A powerful organization, a dangerous magic, a dark plot...and the girl who stood in the way.When tragedy strikes, Lyra runs for her life…directly into the hands of fate. Destiny places her at the heart of a plot to overthrow the rulers of Issalia - a plot she must help thwart. Led by a man armed with powerful magic, and joined by a single soldier who wields an enchanted weapon, the three must face the most fearsome army the world has ever known. Even if they survive this epic confrontation, the future is not secure…for the threats surrounding Lyra do not end there. History often forgets the details, and sometimes, history forgets the truth. Meet Lyra: an orphan, a thief, a liar, a bard, a warrior, a princess…a rogue. Her story reveals what truly happened hundreds of years before The Runes of Issalia series takes place. Within these pages, resides her legacy. less

The return of a long lost magic. A desperate quest for a lost relic. The final battle to save humanity from extinction.This boxed set includes:______________________________________The Buried Symbol: Runes of Issalia, Book 1The Emblem Throne: Runes of Issalia, Book 2An Empire in Runes: Runes of Issalia, Book 3Rogue Legacy: Origins of Issalia, Book 0.5 Meet the Heroes of Issalia:______________________________________Brock is a downtrodden teen-turned-thief... moreThe return of a long lost magic. A desperate quest for a lost relic. The final battle to save humanity from extinction.This boxed set includes:______________________________________The Buried Symbol: Runes of Issalia, Book 1The Emblem Throne: Runes of Issalia, Book 2An Empire in Runes: Runes of Issalia, Book 3Rogue Legacy: Origins of Issalia, Book 0.5 Meet the Heroes of Issalia:______________________________________Brock is a downtrodden teen-turned-thief. With a kind heart and big dreams, he enters a school for the elite under a false identity and soon discovers latent magical abilities unlike anything ever recorded. Or so he believes. Brock's compassion and gregarious nature draw others toward him, forming a squad who will become the hope against a tide of destruction.Ashland is training to become a master healer until she discovers the secrets the Ministry is protecting. She relies on her intelligence and spirit as she strives for a better future. If only she can escape her troubled past.Cameron is an imposing warrior with legendary bloodlines and the natural ability to become the greatest swordsman who has ever lived. His calm demeanor and courage make him a rock that others can lean on. But can he escape his father's shadow?Benny is an engineer whose optimism is overshadowed only by his brilliance. His inventions amaze his peers and superiors...and when he combines magic with science, he changes his world forever. If only he realized the destruction he would cause.Parker -- the son of a powerful Empire leader -- is on a path to follow in his father's footsteps. However, his desire for independence alters his future. What will the man do when Parker chooses his friends over his future in the Ministry?Lyra is a rogue and a survivor, overcoming every obstacle in her path until she stumbles across a plot for world domination. Her tenacity might be the only thing that can reshape destiny and create a new legacy._____________________________________These heroes join a far larger cast of characters, young and old. Read on and discover what readers call "A classic underdog fantasy adventure, filled with magic, mystery, and monsters." less

Buried away for centuries, a forgotten magic lurks...waiting to returnThey tell Unchosen, "Accept your fate and you'll be rewarded in the next life." The threat of execution is their recourse.Rejecting his role as an outcast, Brock risks his life and obtains a false rune, marking him a member of the Empire's ruling class. Under a veil of deception and backed by natural talent, the teen then schemes his way into a school where the Empire’s future leaders are trained... moreBuried away for centuries, a forgotten magic lurks...waiting to returnThey tell Unchosen, "Accept your fate and you'll be rewarded in the next life." The threat of execution is their recourse.Rejecting his role as an outcast, Brock risks his life and obtains a false rune, marking him a member of the Empire's ruling class. Under a veil of deception and backed by natural talent, the teen then schemes his way into a school where the Empire’s future leaders are trained.Within the Academy, a legendary school of magic, science, politics, and combat, he uncovers secrets kept hidden for centuries - secrets that expose cracks in the foundation of Empire society. Among his discoveries is a long forgotten magic, powerful and dangerous - a magic he is determined to wield. Caught between his continued charade and a desire to tame his frightening new abilities, one misstep on either front could destroy him. less

THE BURIED SYMBOLBuried away for centuries, a forgotten magic lurks...waiting to returnThey tell Unchosen, "Accept your fate and you'll be rewarded in the next life." The threat of execution is their recourse.Rejecting his role as an outcast, Brock risks his life and obtains a false rune, marking him a member of the Empire's ruling class. Under a veil of deception and backed by natural talent, the teen then schemes his way into a school where the Empire's future leaders are trained... moreTHE BURIED SYMBOLBuried away for centuries, a forgotten magic lurks...waiting to returnThey tell Unchosen, "Accept your fate and you'll be rewarded in the next life." The threat of execution is their recourse.Rejecting his role as an outcast, Brock risks his life and obtains a false rune, marking him a member of the Empire's ruling class. Under a veil of deception and backed by natural talent, the teen then schemes his way into a school where the Empire's future leaders are trained.Within the Academy, a legendary school of magic, science, politics, and combat, he uncovers secrets kept hidden for centuries - secrets that expose cracks in the foundation of Empire society. Among his discoveries is a long forgotten magic, powerful and dangerous - a magic he is determined to wield. Caught between his continued charade and a desire to tame his frightening new abilities, one misstep on either front could destroy him._____________________________________THE EMBLEM THRONEWith the return of a lost magic...comes a dark prophecy.As they strive to become Masters within the Ministry, Brock and his friends resume their training at the Academy - an institution founded on magic, science, politics, and combat. However, an expansive web of lies resides within the Ministry, hidden behind a veil of benevolence. The exposure of one such secret forces Brock and his friends to flee the school with their lives in the balance.They soon discover that a larger threat looms...one that could end everything. Guided by the cryptic words of an ancient prophecy and backed by a forbidden magic they have yet to master, Brock and his companions embark on a quest to retrieve knowledge tied to a long lost throne, knowledge that might save humanity from extinction.______________________________________AN EMPIRE IN RUNESA powerful magic. An unstoppable army. The final battle to decide the fate of mankind.The eastern cities of Issalia lay in ruin, destroyed by an army of monsters so twisted that they devour their victims, dead or alive. Led by a boy named Brock, a group of teens scramble to find a means of stopping this dark force.Joined by fierce Tantarri warriors and a squad of raw paladin recruits, Brock leads a band of former slaves to battle. The future of mankind hinges upon a powerful, yet destructive magic...a magic they are still learning to control.As foretold in an ancient prophecy, this rag-tag force gathers upon the Tantarri plains, prepared to face an army of giants with vastly superior numbers. All the while, they must remain vigilant against a secret organization within the Ministry - one who will do anything to prevent the return of Chaos. less

The return of a forgotten magic sparks a prophecy of doom. A thin thread of hope remains, hidden with a long lost relic. Brock and his friends resume their training at the Academy, an institution founded on magic, invention, politics, and combat. However, an expansive web of lies resides within the Ministry, hidden behind a veil of benevolence. The exposure of one such secret forces Brock and his friends to flee the school with their lives in the balance... moreThe return of a forgotten magic sparks a prophecy of doom. A thin thread of hope remains, hidden with a long lost relic. Brock and his friends resume their training at the Academy, an institution founded on magic, invention, politics, and combat. However, an expansive web of lies resides within the Ministry, hidden behind a veil of benevolence. The exposure of one such secret forces Brock and his friends to flee the school with their lives in the balance. During their flight, they unearth an ancient prophecy foretelling the end of mankind. Guided by cryptic instructions from the past and backed by a magic they have yet to master, these young heroes embark on a quest to unearth mysteries buried with the legendary Emblem Throne. However, the path is fraught with blood thirsty monsters and unsuspected danger. One mistake could seal the fate of everyone in Issalia. less

A powerful magic. An unstoppable army. The final battle. Mankind's fate hangs in the balance.The eastern cities of Issalia lay in ruin, destroyed by a horde mindless monsters. Led by a teen named Brock, a squad of young heroes seeks a means of stopping this dark force from consuming the rest of the continent.The future of mankind hinges upon a powerful, yet destructive magic - a magic they are still learning to control... moreA powerful magic. An unstoppable army. The final battle. Mankind's fate hangs in the balance.The eastern cities of Issalia lay in ruin, destroyed by a horde mindless monsters. Led by a teen named Brock, a squad of young heroes seeks a means of stopping this dark force from consuming the rest of the continent.The future of mankind hinges upon a powerful, yet destructive magic - a magic they are still learning to control.As foretold in an ancient prophecy, this rag-tag force gathers upon the Tantarri plains, prepared to face an army of giants. All the while, they must remain vigilant against a secret organization within the Ministry, who will do anything to prevent the return of Chaos.In this thrilling series conclusion, the fight continues beyond the battlefield. less