Andy Smithson Series by L.R.W. Lee

Before the adventure, before perilous quests…the short tale of three royal ghosts.In a land far away, there lived a prince who loved power. Carried away by his lust, he surrendered to its devices and usurped the throne from his older sister in an act of treachery.Imogenia unexpectedly finds herself in the Afterlife, having to navigate between Peace Paradise, the Unclaimed Baggage department, the Unfinished Business office, and other governmental agencies... moreBefore the adventure, before perilous quests…the short tale of three royal ghosts.In a land far away, there lived a prince who loved power. Carried away by his lust, he surrendered to its devices and usurped the throne from his older sister in an act of treachery.Imogenia unexpectedly finds herself in the Afterlife, having to navigate between Peace Paradise, the Unclaimed Baggage department, the Unfinished Business office, and other governmental agencies. Against a backdrop of soul music, she encounters all manner of new experiences from black, frothing, arsenic-spiced drinks to guest services personnel and plays host to the king and queen when they join her. While the medieval spirits are friendly and the experiences memorable, Imogenia has never forgotten the cause of her early arrival in the afterlife, and plots revenge. Her parents initially support a beta test she proposes to the Committee on Afterlife Affairs to punish her brother, the former prince now king, but grow weary of the conflict over five-hundred-years and petition to withdraw their support. What will Imogenia do? How will she realize the justice denied her? How will her actions impact others? less

From the After Life, ten-year-old Andy Smithson’s relatives initiated a curse 500 years ago. Now they no longer agree it should continue and one is willing to sacrifice Andy’s life to end it. Unaware of the disagreement and with no say in the matter, Andy is unexpectedly and magically transported from his home... moreFrom the After Life, ten-year-old Andy Smithson’s relatives initiated a curse 500 years ago. Now they no longer agree it should continue and one is willing to sacrifice Andy’s life to end it. Unaware of the disagreement and with no say in the matter, Andy is unexpectedly and magically transported from his home. He finds himself in the Land of Oomaldee, facing mortal danger at every turn as he seeks to find a scale from a rare red dragon, the most ferocious of dragon species, to break the curse and save his life. less

Ancient Secrets. The Alchemist's Creed. What's Andy Mixed Up In?Resurrection stone? Almost. The Stone of Athanasia has kept the king and his wizard alive for over five-hundred-years, but a villain has stolen it, driving the pair to the brink of death.Andy must hunt down the Stone along with the next ingredient in the curse-breaking potion... moreAncient Secrets. The Alchemist's Creed. What's Andy Mixed Up In?Resurrection stone? Almost. The Stone of Athanasia has kept the king and his wizard alive for over five-hundred-years, but a villain has stolen it, driving the pair to the brink of death.Andy must hunt down the Stone along with the next ingredient in the curse-breaking potion. But as Andy and his friend, Alden, scour the land, things get unbelievably weird when they visit Oomaldee's ancient library and find a portrait that looks exactly like Andy. Andy holds the fate of the monarchy in his hands, but what fate do the library's secrets hold for Andy?Venom of the Serpent's Cunning is the second novel in the Andy Smithson coming-of-age, epic fantasy adventure from USA Today Bestselling author L. R. W. Lee featuring page-turning action, terrifying villains, and witty banter, mixed with tender exchanges that will grab your heart and make you beg for more. less

Kirkus raves: "...its appealing protagonist and high personal stakes provide an excellent read for young fantasy fans."During the year at home, Andy discovers more than he bargained for when his parents reveal his mom's past and he realizes she will die when he breaks the curse unless he intervenes.Twelve-year-old Andy returns to Oomaldee to find its citizens on edge after many have been turned into vulture-people... moreKirkus raves: "...its appealing protagonist and high personal stakes provide an excellent read for young fantasy fans."During the year at home, Andy discovers more than he bargained for when his parents reveal his mom's past and he realizes she will die when he breaks the curse unless he intervenes.Twelve-year-old Andy returns to Oomaldee to find its citizens on edge after many have been turned into vulture-people. Against this terrifying background, Andy and his company embark upon the next quest, to retrieve the horn of a unicorn. But not long into it, a seductive voice calls to Andy, tempting him to surrender the next ingredient in exchange for a promise to preserve his mom. Will he jeopardize his ability to end the curse to save Mom?The Andy Smithson series is a coming-of-age, epic fantasy adventure by USA Today Bestselling author L. R. W. Lee featuring fast-paced action, sword fights, laugh-out-loud humor, with a few life lessons thrown in. It's perfect for fans of Eragon, Fablehaven, Percy Jackson, Magemother, and Aster Wood! less

Hunted prey. Shocking revelations. Dire straights.After a terrifying year, Andy returns to Oomaldee and joins Hans' quest to locate the only surviving heir to the throne of Cromlech. In the process, Andy and company discover the Giant's Ring, the center of Cromlech's healing powers, has been destroyed by Abaddon's evil sorcerer... moreHunted prey. Shocking revelations. Dire straights.After a terrifying year, Andy returns to Oomaldee and joins Hans' quest to locate the only surviving heir to the throne of Cromlech. In the process, Andy and company discover the Giant's Ring, the center of Cromlech's healing powers, has been destroyed by Abaddon's evil sorcerer.If that's not bad enough, the situation grows more dire when Andy finds that the phoenix who rose from that land millennia before has returned to be reborn and the evil mage has trapped her inside the decimated Ring. Will Andy and his friends free the phoenix in time? Will they be able to fix the Ring and restore Cromlech's healing powers?The Andy Smithson series is a coming-of-age, epic fantasy adventure by USA Today Bestselling author L. R. W. Lee featuring fast-paced action, sword fights, laugh-out-loud humor, with a few life lessons thrown in. It's perfect for fans of Eragon, Fablehaven, Percy Jackson, Magemother, and Aster Wood! less

A powerful enemy. An irresistible bribe. One choice could change the world forever.Standing on a precipice is very different than jumping off, Andy Smithson would know. For five years he's collected ingredients for a curse-breaking potion, all the while knowing his actions will turn his world upside down the instant he succeeds. He wonders if he's reached the point of no return when events at home reveal he may be part of something much bigger... moreA powerful enemy. An irresistible bribe. One choice could change the world forever.Standing on a precipice is very different than jumping off, Andy Smithson would know. For five years he's collected ingredients for a curse-breaking potion, all the while knowing his actions will turn his world upside down the instant he succeeds. He wonders if he's reached the point of no return when events at home reveal he may be part of something much bigger.Andy returns to Oomaldee and the stakes go up when it comes time for Andy to hunt down the sixth ingredient, for Abaddon has put a bounty on the heads of Oomaldee's monarchy. Will Andy succeed or will citizens betray him? One wrong choice will change the future of the kingdom.Wisdom of the Centaurs' Reason is the sixth novel in USA Today Bestselling author L. R. W. Lee's Andy Smithson coming-of-age, fantasy series. If you like unexpected twists, exhilarating action, vengeful villains, and tales of intrigue, with tender moments that leave you begging for more, then you'll love the latest entry in this epic adventure. less