Aaron Hodges

Rydian Halt has defeated one of the immortal Alfur, the alien species that has ruled over humanity for generations. With newfound power burning in his veins, for a brief moment, anything seemed possible. Freedom for himself, for his people, for all of Talamh.Until the Haze struck.Now cast into the wildlands of Talamh, Rydian struggles for survival-and his very sanity. Each time he uses his new power, the Haze threatens, tearing at his mind. But without...

Victory. With the aid of Mikael Heaton-the man from another world-the Highland clans have repelled the forces of Gurria. But their efforts have woken a slumbering beast. When Gurria returns, it will not be with a mere hundred soldiers, but legions.The Highlands need allies, but now the world knows what Mikael is, that's no easy task. The seers call him the Voidlight. Destroyer of Worlds. And with his memories of Earth returning, their prophecies may...

A man outside of space and time, Mikael Heaton wakes in a new world. One hostile to his very existence. Offworlders are not welcome in the Seventh Realm. But with his memories veiled in an enigmatic haze, Mikael must defy his physical limitations and forge new alliances if he is to survive. There is power in this world-magic. Impossible, his instincts scream. Here though, its secrets could mean the difference between life and death.As his journey...

Are you all alone? Trapped in a dead-end job? Life going nowhere? Time for an adventure! For more than five years, Aaron Hodges has journeyed the globe alone, visiting everywhere from Istanbul to Argentina. Honest and insightful, SOLO is packed with his personal travel tips and humorous stories. Learn about the ups and downs, the triumphs and the pitfalls of venturing off the beaten path. Follow his guidelines for exploring the world alone and be...

On a still and peaceful night, the world shook and light split the sky asunder. The seas parted, an island rose. And beneath the earth, an ancient power stirred. Zachary Sicario thought he'd finally turned his back on the underworld. For ten years he was content with his cottage in the highlands of Riogachd. But a master thief never truly retires. When Zachary is struck down by a wasting illness, he is left with two options: accept his fate, or return...

For five hundred years the Gods have united the Three Nations in harmony.Now that balance has been shattered, and chaos threatens.A town burns and flames light the night sky. Hunted and alone, seventeen year old Eric flees through the wreckage. The mob grows closer, baying for the blood of their tormentor. Guilt weighs on his soul, but he cannot stop, cannot turn back. If he stops, they die.For two years he has carried this curse, bringing death and...

Centuries ago, the world fell.From the ashes rose a terrible new species-the Tangata.Now they wage war against the kingdoms of man. And humanity is losing.Recruited straight from his academy, twenty-year-old Lukys hopes the frontier will make a soldier out of him. But Tangata are massing in the south, and the allied armies are desperate. They will do anything to halt the enemy advance-including sending untrained men and women into battle. Determined...

A century since the departure of the Gods, the Three Nations are now united beneath the Tsar. Magic has been outlawed, its power too dangerous to remain unchecked. All Magickers must surrender themselves to the crown, or face imprisonment and death. Alana's mundane life has just been torn apart by the emergence of her brother's magic. Now they must leave behind everything they've ever known and flee – before the Tsar's Stalkers pick up their trail....

The Three Nations are crumbling. Darkness is gathering. Only one remains to stand against it.Eric stumbles through the wilderness, searching, hunting – desperate for sign of his sister. But the girl is gone, stolen away by the power of the Soul Blade. With each passing hour its hold on her tightens, her spirit fading before the onslaught of its magic. If he cannot save her soon, it will claim her soul. And he will have to kill her.Meanwhile, Gabriel...

Enslaved in the mines of Lonia, Pela has forgotten the last time she saw the sun. For days uncounted she has toiled, scorned by her captors, forgotten. Her jailers think her cowed, but the blood of a warrior flows in her veins. When a new overseer arrives, Pela sees an opportunity. The man is young and untrained – he could easily be deceived.Meanwhile, the Plorsean King has been cast down. Supported by the Knights of Alana, his wife has seized the...