Crosspointe Chronicles Series by Diana Pharaoh Francis

“An original world, real people, and high-stakes intrigue and adventure. Great fun.”-New York Times Bestselling Author Patricia BriggsLucy Trenton's ability to sense majick is one of her most dangerous secrets. But only one. A blackmailer knows the other. Suddenly, Lucy is caught in a treasonous plot to destroy the crown, and she's trapped in the tentacles of a desperate, destructive majick. Her only hope is ship captain Marten Thorpe, who-by every account-cannot be trusted... more“An original world, real people, and high-stakes intrigue and adventure. Great fun.”-New York Times Bestselling Author Patricia BriggsLucy Trenton's ability to sense majick is one of her most dangerous secrets. But only one. A blackmailer knows the other. Suddenly, Lucy is caught in a treasonous plot to destroy the crown, and she's trapped in the tentacles of a desperate, destructive majick. Her only hope is ship captain Marten Thorpe, who-by every account-cannot be trusted. With time running out, Lucy must find a way to win a dangerous game or lose everything she holds dear. less

Banned from the sea by a vindictive master pilot and cast out of Crosspointe's Pilot Guild, Thorn believes his life is over--until he's conscripted to serve aboard the rogue ship Eidolon, which is pitch black, a shadow in the night, and sails with an unknown purpose. Thorn finds himself pilot to a mutinous, wreck-cursed crew, taking orders from an insane captain, and battling not only the terrifying magic of the sea, but also a traitor to whatever secret mission the Eidolon serves... moreBanned from the sea by a vindictive master pilot and cast out of Crosspointe's Pilot Guild, Thorn believes his life is over--until he's conscripted to serve aboard the rogue ship Eidolon, which is pitch black, a shadow in the night, and sails with an unknown purpose. Thorn finds himself pilot to a mutinous, wreck-cursed crew, taking orders from an insane captain, and battling not only the terrifying magic of the sea, but also a traitor to whatever secret mission the Eidolon serves. The saboteur is desperate to stop the black ship from making port even if that means killing every soul aboard. Certain his kidnapping and duty on the black ship is no coincidence, Thorn must find a way to survive long enough to get the answers he needs. Who destroyed his life? And why? less

Some dreams become nightmares . . . An invasion is headed for Crosspointe, but three friends will find themselves at war long before the first enemy touches the shore. One man will betray her. Fairlie, a master metalsmith, is discovered to have a rare magical talent that could save Crosspointe from destruction. Against her will, she is forced to make a monstrous sacrifice. What happens next could tear the world apart... moreSome dreams become nightmares . . . An invasion is headed for Crosspointe, but three friends will find themselves at war long before the first enemy touches the shore. One man will betray her. Fairlie, a master metalsmith, is discovered to have a rare magical talent that could save Crosspointe from destruction. Against her will, she is forced to make a monstrous sacrifice. What happens next could tear the world apart. One man will risk everything to save her The future hangs in the balance. Everything depends on Fairlie. Driven to the edge of sanity and endurance, she must choose who will live and who will die. One man will come face to face with his worst nightmare. The enemy is coming to Crosspointe, but a worse one lurks within. As secrets get ripped open and truths are revealed, Crosspointe’s future looks ever bleaker. “An original world.” – #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs “A deftly-woven mixture of adventure, intrigue, magic and romance.” – The Green Man Review ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Diana Pharaoh Francis is the acclaimed author of a dozen novels of fantasy and urban fantasy. Her books have been nominated for the Mary Roberts Rinehart Award and RT ’s Best Urban Fantasy. Her Urban Fantasy series include The Diamond City Magic novels. Visit her website and find her on Twitter and Facebook. less