Golden Threads Trilogy Series by Leeland Artra

She desires fame. He wants freedom. When their worlds crumble, even survival may not be an option.The world is driven by wizards, gods, and an imperial space marine 20,000 years into our future. Fame-hungry female mercenary Ticca is willing to skirt the edges of her warrior's code if it brings her the fame she desires. Her hopes of making a name for herself by spying on assassins are dashed when she's forced to kill the assassin she was hired to watch... moreShe desires fame. He wants freedom. When their worlds crumble, even survival may not be an option.The world is driven by wizards, gods, and an imperial space marine 20,000 years into our future. Fame-hungry female mercenary Ticca is willing to skirt the edges of her warrior's code if it brings her the fame she desires. Her hopes of making a name for herself by spying on assassins are dashed when she's forced to kill the assassin she was hired to watch.Lebuin is a rich journeyman mage who's just discovered his new rank involves actual journeying. He hires Ticca to help him advance to master and return to a life of comfort as quickly as possible. He's willing to spend all he has to make it happen, but the mage and his mercenary get much more than they bargained for.Trapped in the crossfire of a vast power game, Ticca and Lebuin must survive a battle between rulers, guilds, and gods. In a land of magic and technology, they'll need to give everything to keep the world and themselves in one piece.Thread Slivers is the first book in an epic fantasy/speculative sci-fi trilogy set in a distant future. If you like heroic, humorous, and exotic characters in a world that mixes elements of paranormal and hard sci-fi, then you'll love this beautiful, original, and thought-provoking adventure. less

Ticca, Lebuin, Ditani, Duke, and Dohma return in Thread Strands, the sequel to Leeland Artra's fantasy bestseller Thread Slivers.What fantasy & sci-fi lovers are saying about Thread Strands:"I felt totally absorbed. ... I can usually tell where a story is headed but not yours! What a crazy journey, thank you for this ride" -- Kerry Hall* * *Ticca and Lebuin thought they had escaped their pursuers, but a new trap was waiting in Algan... moreTicca, Lebuin, Ditani, Duke, and Dohma return in Thread Strands, the sequel to Leeland Artra's fantasy bestseller Thread Slivers.What fantasy & sci-fi lovers are saying about Thread Strands:"I felt totally absorbed. ... I can usually tell where a story is headed but not yours! What a crazy journey, thank you for this ride" -- Kerry Hall* * *Ticca and Lebuin thought they had escaped their pursuers, but a new trap was waiting in Algan. Ticca, Lebuin, and Ditani are about to discover shocking truths about their attackers and themselves. Joined by unlikely allies, they find themselves in a deadly race for forbidden knowledge that might prevent the coming disaster. The mysterious Nhia-Samri, led by the evil, demi-godlike Grand Warlord, continues towards its unknown goals.Meanwhile, the Gods and kingdoms find themselves preparing for war with the Nhia-Samri. Duke, fearing something deeper, wants to destroy the Nhia-Samri once and for all. But he must travel to Gracia, the capital of the Duianna Empire and seat of the Alliance of Realms, to convince the Assembly to declare war to get the army he needs. less

Set 20,000 years into our future, this high fantasy/hard science-fiction trilogy spins around Ticca, a young female mercenary out to make a name for herself, and Lebuin, a new wizard seeking the knowledge to become a master wizard. Ticca is becoming the great mercenary leader she was born to be, yet she still doesn’t understand what it means to be the great leader she must become. Lebuin has overcome many of his fears, but he faces an even greater challenge having to choose his true path... moreSet 20,000 years into our future, this high fantasy/hard science-fiction trilogy spins around Ticca, a young female mercenary out to make a name for herself, and Lebuin, a new wizard seeking the knowledge to become a master wizard. Ticca is becoming the great mercenary leader she was born to be, yet she still doesn’t understand what it means to be the great leader she must become. Lebuin has overcome many of his fears, but he faces an even greater challenge having to choose his true path. Together, with an elite team of warriors, they must find the key to stopping the seemingly undefeatable Nhia-Samri mercenary nation that is decimating the alliance kingdoms in the war.Shar-Lumen, the insane elf-lord leader of the Nhia-Samri, attacks the leaders of the allied nations at their meeting, burning the imperial capital, cementing the war in place, and forcing the gods to come out of their realm to take direct action. As the alliance struggles to assemble its combined armies, thousands die on both sides. Duke and Lord Dohma of Aelargo fight to give Ticca and Lebuin time to discover Shar-Lumen’s secrets and stop him. The solution isn’t what anyone expects. To stop the war, Ticca and Lebuin must put their lives on the line knowing one of them will likely die. Thread Skein delivers surprising twists and action packed adventure making it a masterful nonstop thrilling conclusion to the Golden Threads Trilogy.Thread Skein is a 168,400-word epic fantasy/speculative sci-fi novel and the third book of a trilogy set in a distant future consisting of both high technology and magic. Buy Thread Skein today to add an essential piece to your fantasy collection! less