Sunshield
BOOK 1 OF THE OUTLAW ROAD DUOLOGY

A lawless wilderness. A polished court. Individual fares, each on a quest to expose a system of corruption.

The desolate canyons of Alcoro—and the people desperate enough to hide there—couldn’t be more different from the opulent glass palace and lush forests of Moquoia. But the harsh desert and gleaming court are linked through their past, present, and future: a history of abductions in the desert to power Moquoia’s quarries and factories, and a bleak, inhumane future built on the sweat and sacrifice of these bond laborers.

But events unfolding in the present could change everything. In the desert, outlaw Lark—known to most as the Sunshield Bandit—has built a name for herself attacking slavers’ wagons and freeing the captives inside. But while she shakes the foundation of Moquoia’s stratified society, she also has to fight to protect her rescuees—and herself—from the unforgiving world around them.

In the Moquoian court, young ambassador Veran hopes to finally make his mark by dismantling the unjust labor system, if he can navigate the strict hierarchy and inexplicable hostility of the prince.

And caught in the middle of it all, Tamsin is trapped within four walls, the epicenter of a secret political coup to overthrow the Moquoian monarchy and perpetuate the age-old system of injustice.
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Separated by seas of trees and sand, the outlaw, the diplomat, and the prisoner are more connected than anyone realizes. Their personal fates might just tip the balance of power in the Eastern World—if that very power doesn’t destroy them first.

Coming May 26, 2020

The Creatures of Light Trilogy

Over the course of this trilogy, three vastly different heroines must form unlikely alliances if they hope to halt a tumultuous war and save the people and places they care about most. This Young Adult/Epic Fantasy crossover series from Harper Voyager is sure to excite rangers, princesses, warriors, scribes, and anyone up for a good adventure!

Book 1: Woodwalker

Join Mae as she reluctantly takes on the task of guiding an exiled queen back to reclaim her country--thereby setting in motion events she never anticipated.

Book 2: Ashes to Fire

Follow Mona on a last-ditch diplomatic mission to secure peace, whose unexpected turn leaves her struggling to reshape her view of the world and her own convictions.

Book 3: Creatures of Light

It's all down to Gemma--war is brewing and the people she loves are in danger. Will risking everything win a chance for peace, or will it only spread destruction all the faster?

ILLUSTRATED

Night Night, Little Tiger

Join Little Tiger as he gets ready for bed, reminiscing on his day celebrating his favorite sports team, the Clemson Tigers.  Night Night, Little Tiger was written by Catherine Garrison Davis and Elizabeth Garrison Rasor.  It is published through Mascot Books and is available online at Amazon.com and local Clemson retailers.  

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Jeremiah Strout and the Curse of the Golden Harp

Written by Karen T. Harter. The threat of a boring town is a distant memory for Jeremiah as he fights an entire Clan of barbarians in an effort to save his mom and protect his family name.

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SHORT STORIES

A Park Ranger Vignette

This little story was commissioned by HarperCollins as a "love story to the national parks and the people who work in them." Have a glimpse into what it's like to be a park ranger in Yellowstone--the bad, the ugly, and the very, very good.
Unless otherwise stated, all artwork is produced by Emily B. Martin.
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