Marie Croke: 5 books

Gorn had always been a thorn in Isilde's side. However, with him gone their little border town is susceptible to attack. And not just from other countries. The Inquisitors are determined to find evidence of his unlawful magical practices.

A Short Story--The god-blessed people of Malihei have never feared the sea--until now. Sariaf's life is left in turmoil after another of the sea witch's attacks, and he decides it is finally time to rid his village of her, regardless of the price he must pay.

The sun-god's daughter does not always grant warmth. In the wake of that dismissal, Lanali, the Etcher blamed for the harsh year, struggles with both the loss of her brother and of the respect of her people. Soon though, the doubt that festers in her mind, and in the hearts of everyone around her, will finally be eased. One way or another.

It’s not the past that haunts Riale—it’s the loss of that past. With the trial of the pit looming before him and his recent indiscretions casting long shadows behind him, Riale prepares for one of the most dangerous days of his life. He hopes to keep his past firmly in his mind where...

As a Navadin Council Investigator, Aly doesn’t have a lot of options. At least not any that matter. Yet, when her new partner, Sevori, starts pushing boundaries he shouldn’t, she begins to suspect he might be onto something. From a castle with a mind of its own to a convoluted city hiding...