He thought it was a joke. Now, his deceit may hand a tyrant the crown…
Fabren Lacalian never foresaw consequences like this. Teaming with his master for a vengeful prank, the half-human magician forged a false prophecy to embarrass the wizards who belittled them. But after his teacher is murdered by a sinister pretender claiming to be the heir they foretold, the terrified apprentice flees for his life as the sole custodian of the truth.
Riddled with guilt and hunted by assassins, Fabren finds an unlikely ally in an archivist who believes wholeheartedly in the escalating lie. And with only his meager keyhole magic to protect them from the vile usurper’s minions, the sham seer may be the author of everyone’s destruction.
Embark on Fabren’s journey from the penniless apprentice of a swamp wizard to one of the most powerful magical practitioners of the realm.
The adventure begins in The Keyhole Wizard.
If You Prefer a Standalone Fantasy Novel
Aubrey Leland is running out of time.
She was born with a rare gift — a bond with the sacred calendar that governs all life and empowers magic. When workers at her manor house discover an ancient tome written in a lost language, she receives a terrifying premonition of the calendar’s end and the lifeless void that lurks beyond.
Desperate to decipher the book’s strange words, she rides north to speak to the king. But she finds chaos instead, as treachery stalks the courtiers and an ancient foe arises once more to conquer the kingdom. With help from the son of an old rival, she races to uncover the book’s dire message and unlock the secrets hidden within the calendar’s magic. But every passing minute brings the world closer to termination.
60th Hour is a standalone epic fantasy novel. If you enjoy high fantasy with compelling characters, interwoven plotlines, and unique systems of magic, you will love this exciting tale.
Short Stories
You can find short stories by Susan and John Ruff in the Emerald Cove anthologies:
Susan and John Ruff, Fantasy Authors 