Jacquelyn Smith: 43 books

Jared has always wanted to be noticed. Now a secret summons from the Mage-Lord promises to make all his dreams come true. Finally, his magical talents will be recognized. But he soon realizes all is not as it seems... This 3,200 word fantasy short story placed third in the Writers’ Journal 2010 Fiction Contest and was published in the July/August issue of the magazine.

What if, in a world where every elf’s destiny is an open book, you were the only one whose fate was unknown? Iarion’s quest for meaning has spanned millennia. Now ancient, dark powers are rising, and he may be the only one who can stop them. Joined by the unlikeliest of companions, treachery looms...

The elves think the years of terror and darkness are finally over. They believe they have already witnessed the worst evil the world has ever known. When Iarion senses a growing malice in the uncharted south, his people think him a fool for seeking it out. They couldn’t be more wrong. This...

In Western Lasniniar, a new power is rising. Far to the east, the Sea Elves hear its siren call. But when an expedition led by Feoras goes missing, it fills them with a growing sense of unease. What darkness lurks beneath the surface? Iarion and Barlo are about to find out. This...

Iarion is a catalyst. The Unborn believe him responsible for their liberation, but could he bring about their destruction as well? Not even Iadrawyn can say for certain. Iarion's demise is the only solution to this quandry, as far as the Unborn and their human followers are concerned....

The difference between a hero and a villain depends on who is telling the story. Lysandir is haunted by his dark past, which still dogs his footsteps. Iarion is one of his few friends and supporters. But the residents of Dwarfwatch have no interest in listening to the words of an elf when they...

Never come between a dwarf and his whiskers... Dwarvenhome’s annual Bristle Brawl is in full swing when Iarion visits Barlo, and emotions are running high. Even though it’s Iarion’s first time witnessing the facial hair competition and the only elf present, he senses there is something...

To an intelligent wildcat like Sinstari, most bipeds are loud, overcomplicated creatures, who don't bathe nearly often enough. Despite these faults, he has chosen Barlo as his companion. Barlo is decent enough--for a dwarf, at least--but communication with him can be a challenge even at the...

It's that magical time of year... Once again, Iarion and Barlo find themselves waist-deep in trouble (or beard-deep, in Barlo's case)--this time in three adventures of holiday havoc. These lighthearted fantasy tales take place between the prologue and first chapter of Storm Rider in...

Just when Iarion thought his problems might finally be over... The notorious elf has returned from beyond the Void to find Lasniniar in chaos. Humans and elves are engaged in all-out war, fueled by the demands of the Unborn. Meanwhile, he and Barlo are on the run for a crime too heinous to...

Traditions are a part of every holiday, but where do they come from in the first place--and how long does it take for them to shift into something else entirely? Iarion and Barlo are about to find out as they return to Nal Huraseadro for their first visit since their last Solstice adventure...

Ralvaniar is no more. The elves have started over in Lasniniar, bringing the power of the Quenya with them. But one of them has a secret. He has betrayed his people once before. And even he has no idea how far he will go to do the same again. Only Iadrawyn and Valanandir stand in his way... This...

Even dwarves can have a hard time finding Mr. Right... Narilga is tired of the Dwarvenhome courting scene and its flighty young men, who cling to bachelorhood almost as fiercely as they do their own beards. Barlo is only a humble miner, but he harbors secret ambitions of starting his...

Be careful what you wish for... After years of trailing faithfully at Barlo's side, Paige is finally off to find adventures of her own. But when she arrives in Nal Nungalid, she gets more than she bargained for. And for once, Barlo isn't around to come to her rescue. Can she make it...