Nicholas A Rose: 6 books

Book One of the Markan Empire Trilogy. Two rival claimants to the empty Markan throne meet in battle. When Marcus Vintner defeats his cousin Branad Vintner, it seems the matter is settled. But when General Kelanus is accused of murder, Marcus is implicated and all claims to the throne are suspended. Zenepha,...

Sallis ti Ath lies seriously ill and only a touch-healer, usually the preserve of the wealthy, can save his life. But when Elvallon heals the sick boy, he reveals that Sallis is Gifted, one of the few born to touch the power that allows the universe to exist. But the boy's skills turn out very differently from anything Elvallon expected. Novella of 24 thousand words.

An Ilvenworld novella of 27 thousand words, sequel to "Gifted Apprentice". Sallis ti Ath is in Marka, driven to make a name for himself and be the best bounty hunter. The city's wealthy are plagued by a series of thefts and now the thief has committed murder. Sallis claims...

Verdin and Balnus are in Turivkan, where boys a certain age disappear and resentment against the prefect's rule builds towards revolution. Verdin must gain the rebels' friendship and alliance to further his own ambitions... General Kelanus is in Eldova, surrounded by enemy soldiers, and determined...

Book Two of the Markan Empire Trilogy. Cleared of all wrongdoing, Marcus Vintner is keen to press his claim to the Markan Throne. But he must first convince the Senate that it is time to replace the sylph-Emperor. Zenepha has proved himself an excellent monarch and the Senate is reluctant to...

Sallis ti Ath is now well established in his adopted home of Marka and is looking forward to settling down in the city with his love. Murder sets Sallis on a path of vengeance and he begins a chase to the furthest edges of Markan influence. On the way, he is forced to challenge his own beliefs...