Of Fate and Blade

A children's fantasy science fiction adventure for ages 8-12.  The story is complete!Book 3 of the Mage and Blade TrilogyChloe trained from childhood to become a hero and meet her destiny. The events of her father's prophecy are over. But she still has the magic sword, and the Outlands still swarm with monsters in thrall to an evil sorcerer. Can Chloe rise to her greatest challenge yet?When Thomas followed Chloe to the Outlands, he paid a terrible price. Now that dark world haunts his memory. But, to help Chloe and defend the village, he will have to face his fears and use all he can learn from the wizard.The villagers have found a new use for the wizard. And the wizard has found being needed to be…not completely horrible. If only his cat would stop complaining and his apprentice would stop asking questions.The wizard ran from his memories once before. But now a deadly curse will trap him in a desperate choice. Can he change to save himself? And can his magic bring Chloe home?The Mage and Blade Trilogy is a middle grade fantasy sci fi adventure.The wizard found the perfect medieval village to hide from his responsibilities. But even a virtual reality world needs heroes. Can technology create a foolproof knight? And can a character from a story save the real world?Praise for Out of the Outlands (Book 1):"e;...the cast is well rounded and compelling."e;An often charming middle-grade adventure story with an intriguing angle."e; --Kirkus ReviewsOf Fate and Blade: Into the Dark WorldBook 3 of the Mage and Blade Trilogy.A light-hearted children's sci-fi fantasy adventure with a mighty girl hero, a supportive friendship, a pompous wizard, and a snarky cat.Out of the Outlands: A Hero BornOn the day she was born, Chloe's father had a vision that she would be a hero. But it's hard to become a warrior in a sleepy little village where nothing ever happens. When a magical stranger comes over the bridge from the Outlands, Chloe and her friend, Thomas, vow to discover his secrets before she must face a dangerous threat.The Bridge Portal: A Prophecy FulfilledIt's been four years since Chloe fought a dragon. But the dire prophecy of her father's vision is yet to come. And new monsters are spawning. The wizard has a solution, but Thomas doesn't trust him. What is he hiding about the Outlands? And what will happen to Chloe when she goes there?Of Fate and Blade: Into the Dark WorldWhen Chloe and Thomas dared the Dark World, catastrophe struck! Now she vows to return on her own and defeat the evil sorcerer. To do so, she will brave the sinister magic of the dark sorcerer's creatures. And she'll face a truth that challenges everything she knows about home.