Five Kingdoms Series by Toby Neighbors

In the Realm of the Five Kingdoms, magic is strictly controlled by a small group of powerful wizards who call themselves the Torr. Throughout the realm, magic lies dormant, sleeping, almost forgotten until Zollin discovers that he is a wizard. While he revels in his new powers and the realization that his life has purpose, malevolent wizards from the Torr, led by the scheming Branock, tirelessly seek him out... moreIn the Realm of the Five Kingdoms, magic is strictly controlled by a small group of powerful wizards who call themselves the Torr. Throughout the realm, magic lies dormant, sleeping, almost forgotten until Zollin discovers that he is a wizard. While he revels in his new powers and the realization that his life has purpose, malevolent wizards from the Torr, led by the scheming Branock, tirelessly seek him out. When at last they discover Zollin, a confrontation will ensue that will change the five kingdoms forever. Zollin is forced to flee his home and, with a small group of friends, find a way to survive until he can learn to use his powers to protect the people he cares about. Wizard Rising is a coming of age story that dives headfirst into a realm where magic is about to reawaken. So buckle up and hang on; the action comes fast and you won’t be able to put it down. less

Power always comes at a price. In the Realm of the Five Kingdoms magic has been strictly controlled for centuries. Only a small group of wizards, known as the Torr, exercise the greatest magical powers, but their quest for control has pushed magic in the Five Kingdoms to the brink of extinction. When a young wizard named Zollin refused to submit his power to the Torr, he started more than just a desperate race for survival, his defiance sparked a magical awakening... morePower always comes at a price. In the Realm of the Five Kingdoms magic has been strictly controlled for centuries. Only a small group of wizards, known as the Torr, exercise the greatest magical powers, but their quest for control has pushed magic in the Five Kingdoms to the brink of extinction. When a young wizard named Zollin refused to submit his power to the Torr, he started more than just a desperate race for survival, his defiance sparked a magical awakening. As Zollin wrestles to understand and control his amazing powers, the world will change forever. Fantastic creatures will once again roam the Five Kingdoms, prompting a frenzied struggle from the people who seek to exploit Zollin’s power for their own gain. As nations clash and the powerful maneuver for supremacy, no one is safe, especially those closest to Zollin. Will the people he cares for the most be lost? Or can a young wizard, only just beginning to comprehend his purpose, risk everything to save what has become most precious to him? less

What does it take to face a dragon? When a young wizard named Zollin begins to awaken the magical world, he also sets events in motion that will change the Five Kingdoms forever. In the north a dragon ravages villages and towns. The King's armies are powerless to stop the beast. Refugees begin fleeing to the larger cities in hope of finding safety. In the south, the Council of Kings plot an invasion... moreWhat does it take to face a dragon? When a young wizard named Zollin begins to awaken the magical world, he also sets events in motion that will change the Five Kingdoms forever. In the north a dragon ravages villages and towns. The King's armies are powerless to stop the beast. Refugees begin fleeing to the larger cities in hope of finding safety. In the south, the Council of Kings plot an invasion. Under the influence of the Torr, a group of wizards who have held the Five Kingdoms in their power for three centuries, they turn their attention to bringing Zollin into their fold. They will stop at nothing to control his power, even if it means the assassination of the Crown Prince. As Zollin and his friends strive to bring peace to the Kingdom of Yelsia, they are faced with harrowing dangers and heart wrenching decisions that threaten to tear them apart. less

The Five Kingdoms are in chaos. Armies march to war led by the Master of the Torr, a powerful wizard who will stop at nothing to bring Zollin, a young wizard from the northern kingdom of Yelsia, under his control. Meanwhile, a rogue sorceress is bewitching every man who sees her, each one pledging his life and death to her cause. She sends men north to find the young wizard and bring him into her army... moreThe Five Kingdoms are in chaos. Armies march to war led by the Master of the Torr, a powerful wizard who will stop at nothing to bring Zollin, a young wizard from the northern kingdom of Yelsia, under his control. Meanwhile, a rogue sorceress is bewitching every man who sees her, each one pledging his life and death to her cause. She sends men north to find the young wizard and bring him into her army. As kings strive for greater power among the Five Kingdoms and magical beasts awaken across the land, Zollin, the Wizard of Yelsia, is nowhere to be found. less

War! Kings have fallen and wizards battle magical creatures all across the Five Kingdoms. Zollin pursues his nemesis south, but he isn’t the only one focused on changing the Five Kingdoms. Offendorl, Master of the Torr limps home in hopes of regaining his former glory. Armies from Falxis and Ortis march toward Osla, intent on taking the wealthy kingdom’s treasures for themselves. King Zorlan dreams of conquering the Five Kingdoms and creating an Empire... moreWar! Kings have fallen and wizards battle magical creatures all across the Five Kingdoms. Zollin pursues his nemesis south, but he isn’t the only one focused on changing the Five Kingdoms. Offendorl, Master of the Torr limps home in hopes of regaining his former glory. Armies from Falxis and Ortis march toward Osla, intent on taking the wealthy kingdom’s treasures for themselves. King Zorlan dreams of conquering the Five Kingdoms and creating an Empire. And Gwendolyn the Sorceress Witch has returned to the tower of the Torr and taken her old master’s place. But will the feverish grasping for power reshape the Five Kingdoms for the better, or unleash something much, much worse? less

Evil in the Five Kingdoms has struck a devastating blow. A tide of evil rolls northward as a monstrous army moves across the land like a wicked plague, forcing the young wizard Zollin to race back to the frozen highlands in hopes of recruiting the magical races of dwarves, dragons, and giants to help fight the dark sorceress Gwendolyn’s horde... moreEvil in the Five Kingdoms has struck a devastating blow. A tide of evil rolls northward as a monstrous army moves across the land like a wicked plague, forcing the young wizard Zollin to race back to the frozen highlands in hopes of recruiting the magical races of dwarves, dragons, and giants to help fight the dark sorceress Gwendolyn’s horde. Brianna and what remains of her pride of dragons, returns to Yelsia to convince King Felix to take a stand with Zollin’s magical army, but not everyone sees the devastation of the other kingdoms as a threat. Farther south, Quinn and Mansel battle for survival against wicked creatures bent on sweeping them away. The Five Kingdoms stand poised on the cusp of darkness, and through it all Zollin and his friends must find a way to turn the tide of evil as the future of the Five Kingdoms hangs in the balance. less

The astounding conclusion to the best selling, Epic Fantasy series, the Five Kingdoms. Three kingdoms are lost. The King’s Army from Yelsia joins with a host of dwarves and a pride of dragons to make a final stand against the tide of evil sweeping north. Brianna struggles to choose between a king and wizard, while Zollin faces the greatest threat of his life all alone. Wizard Falling is full of surprises as it brings the Five Kingdoms series to a close... moreThe astounding conclusion to the best selling, Epic Fantasy series, the Five Kingdoms. Three kingdoms are lost. The King’s Army from Yelsia joins with a host of dwarves and a pride of dragons to make a final stand against the tide of evil sweeping north. Brianna struggles to choose between a king and wizard, while Zollin faces the greatest threat of his life all alone. Wizard Falling is full of surprises as it brings the Five Kingdoms series to a close. It’s a gripping tale from beginning to end, a gripping novel you won’t be able to put down. less

All is not well in the Five Kingdoms... and chaos is coming. The best selling Five Kingdoms series is back, along with characters from the blockbuster Lorik trilogy. A year has passed since the Witch's War laid waste to three kingdoms, and in that time evil has taken root. It cannot be seen, but Zollin the wizard has felt it. Strange creatures are stirring, dark magic is spreading, and soon chaos will descend... moreAll is not well in the Five Kingdoms... and chaos is coming. The best selling Five Kingdoms series is back, along with characters from the blockbuster Lorik trilogy. A year has passed since the Witch's War laid waste to three kingdoms, and in that time evil has taken root. It cannot be seen, but Zollin the wizard has felt it. Strange creatures are stirring, dark magic is spreading, and soon chaos will descend. Zollin, Brianna, and a pride of dragons venture south to see what has become of the kingdoms hardest hit by the monsters unleashed during the Witch's War, but little do they know that danger is closing in from all sides in their very own kingdom. While Quinn and Mansel fight to protect the village of Brighton's Gate, an old foe sets a devious plan of revenge into motion. And in the Kingdom of Ortis, Lorik the Protector is driven towards his destiny by forces beyond his control, with consequences that will impact the entire realm. Chaos Descending continues the epic fantasy adventures begun in The Five Kingdoms and Lorik novels. New foes and old friends are brought to life in this stunning new adventure. With author Toby Neighbors' trademark combination of thrilling action and character driven storytelling, Chaos Descending does more than kick off a new series, it reminds you of why you love fantasy fiction. With a broad spectrum of characters, political intrigue, and a wide variety of races from dwarves to dragons, this sweeping narrative spans a fantasy world devastated by powerful magic. It is the beginning of an entire new epic fantasy series with characters you know and love so much that reading Chaos Descending will make you feel like you've come home at last. less

The stunning conclusion to the epic fantasy Five Kingdoms series is here! Chaos has shattered lives all across the Five Kingdoms, and in the stalwart land of Yelsia a wicked new plot is taking shape that could leave the realm enslaved to darkness. The heroes of the witch's war are broken, leaving the path for total domination of the realm wide open to the forces of evil... moreThe stunning conclusion to the epic fantasy Five Kingdoms series is here! Chaos has shattered lives all across the Five Kingdoms, and in the stalwart land of Yelsia a wicked new plot is taking shape that could leave the realm enslaved to darkness. The heroes of the witch's war are broken, leaving the path for total domination of the realm wide open to the forces of evil. The Chaos Saga has left no one unscathed, and only time will tell if the guardians of all that is good can rise one final time to defeat the wicked entity spreading like a plague in the east. Like all great stories, the Five Kingdoms series will come to a conclusion in Killing Chaos. The final book of the series brings the many threads of individual stories together, completing the epic fantasy series in a stunning novel that may be the finest work in the growing catalogue of books by Toby Neighbors. The twists and turns are unexpected, the adventure fast paced and full of magic. Best of all, the conclusion is utterly satisfying. Killing Chaos, is a must read addition to a grand fantasy story in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert Jordan, and Robert E. Howard. less