R J Vickers: 7 books

Tristan Fairholm has always liked fixing things. It makes up for everything in his life he can’t mend—his parents’ divorce, his father’s alcoholism, and his little brother’s weak heart. But when he kills his brother in a car accident, he destroys the only thing he truly cared for. He...

A stunning new fantasy for fans of Robin Hobb and Patrick Rothfuss. Lostport is a backwater kingdom that is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when wealth is discovered on its shores. High-spirited and irresponsible Laina, the king's only remaining heir, may not be allowed to inherit the throne--but...

Just before Tristan returns for his second year at the Lair, he wakes to the smell of smoke. His house is on fire, and he suspects Darla Merridy is involved. His professors think otherwise. Accused once again of arson, Tristan is certain someone is targeting their school. For some reason,...

The end is near… After narrowly escaping Ilana’s dangerous school, Tristan is reunited with his friends once again. But though Ilana is gone, the deadly enchantment she left behind is powerful enough to bring the world to ruin. Time is running short as Tristan and his friends fight to contain the destructive magic. And this time, there’s nowhere to hide.

A new school. An impossible mission. Tristan and Amber have been singled out as the best magicians at the Lair…and now they have to risk everything to stop Ilana. For Tristan, leaving the Lair is like going back in time. Once again, he’s an outcast. Nothing will be the same when...

Tristan Fairholm is an ordinary teenager who would give his own heart to save his brother.   Suddenly his life is turned upside down when an earthquake hits his sleepy town of Valley City, North Dakota. He panics, and makes a fatal decision that lands him in court. While stuck...

Scholars from psychology, neuroscience, economics, animal behavior, and evolution describe the latest research on the causes and consequences of overconsumption. Our drive to consume—our desire for food, clothing, smart phones, and megahomes—evolved from our ancestors' drive to survive....