Fantasy Books for Every Age
Welcome, dear reader — thank you for joining me on a quest. I write clean, family-friendly fantasy series with a soft spot for humor, and every series below is safe to hand to anyone in the family. They’re arranged from youngest readers to oldest, so scroll until you find your age range, then choose your quest and have fun storming the castle!
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FEATURED NEW COMIC FANTASY
Death/Wish
A dying young man invokes one final magical request: he wants to meet the family he never knew. His Wish Warden is Sir Jacques Dawkins, the immortal wizard formerly known as Jackdaw—and the reunion is about to become another quest.
Explore the illustrated encyclopedia directory, follow the spoiler-conscious story route, or preorder Book One of the Refried Trilogy before its September 1 launch.
A Wonderful Week for a Quest — Comedic Fantasy for All Ages
Seven books. One unforgettable, laugh-out-loud quest. This humorous, family-friendly fantasy series follows a band of well-meaning heroes through prophecy mix-ups, questionable tavern decisions, dragons, pirates, phoenixes, and more footnotes than strictly necessary. Available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook.
“If you are looking for a series that balances humour with an engaging adventure, A Wonderful Week for a Quest is an absolute must-listen. Across all seven books, the series is funny without ever losing its narrative momentum.”
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Wally, the Web Wizard — For Young Readers
When a medieval wizard connects his crystal ball to the internet, a whole new world of electronic mail, social media, and cyber-magic opens before him. This humorous, illustrated adventure for young readers and families explores online wonders and dangers with dragons, trolls, and plenty of wizardly mishaps.
The Chess Quest Series — Middle-Grade Fantasy Adventure
Middle schooler Rich Witz receives a mysterious white chess pawn and is drawn into a hidden contest of strategy, danger, and ancient power. Chosen as a Paladin in training, he has seven days to complete four deadly trials while an enemy hides in plain sight. This fast-paced middle-grade fantasy is ideal for ages 10–14 who love chess, adventure, and underdog heroes.
A Wonderful Day for a Launch — Retro Science-Fantasy in the 1980s
The quest survived the Middle Ages. Now it has to survive the Machine Age. This new series continues A Wonderful Week for a Quest as J.D.’s ancient magic collides with personal computers, artificial intelligence, time travel, extraterrestrial creatures, and the far reaches of space. Book One, Launch Time, is coming soon.
The Canticle Chronicles — Where Music Meets Magic
Post–World War II Europe and America collide with a fantastic kingdom hidden inside a music box. As thirteen-year-old Johann and others cross the boundary between worlds, music, courage, and ancient magic may determine the fate of both. For readers who believe a song can change the world.
The Last Archangel Series — Redemption at the End of the World
As the world crumbles, one archangel searches for redemption. Xandir, the last angel assigned to Earth, must confront fallen powers, ancient secrets, and his own failures while humanity’s future hangs in the balance. Urban fantasy with apocalyptic stakes and a beating heart for young-adult and adult readers.
The Penultimate Dawn Cycle — Epic High Fantasy for Adults
An epic high fantasy adventure beginning with Hunger. In a war-torn land, everyone must consume the magical substance called Sustenance or succumb to deformity, exile, and death; when scholar Azil joins a quest for sacred gems, their volatile magic could usher in a golden age—or create the darkest of villains. For older teens and adults who want their quests sweeping, their worlds deep, and their stakes high.
BOOK OF MORMON HISTORICAL FICTION
Tales from the Promised Land
Book of Mormon Stories Your Teacher Didn’t Tell You
A promised land. A divided people. A legacy of faith, fear, and war. Inspired by the Book of Mormon, this collection of historical-fiction short stories imagines life among the Nephites and Lamanites in the ancient Americas—bringing fresh perspective, adventure, courage, conflict, and hope to a sacred world.
Christmas Story Anthologies — Seasonal Fantasy on Audible
Short Christmas stories filled with fantasy, humor, wonder, and heart—perfect for listening throughout Advent.
Sing We Now of Christmas
Carol of the Tales
Angels from Their Realms of Story
More Quests & Standalone Stories
Looking for something in between? Explore The Adventures of Mr. E, A Past With Two Faces, The Lost Barge, Tearjerkers for Tots, and more — plus translated editions for readers around the world.
EXPLORE THE WORLD OF LAUNCH TIME
A Prophecy in Binary. A Survivor Out of Time. A Quest Bound for the Stars.
The complete Launch Time guide now includes a spoiler-conscious story route and an illustrated encyclopedia for Sergio, Gary, Vincenza, GOPAT, Tiberius Plinth, and the Trebles—plus direct connections to J.D., the DEM, Felgarath, the Ghost Watch, and the Sunken Lands.
EXPLORE THE COMPLETE WORLD OF DEATH/WISH
Beyond the Central Cast
The expanded encyclopedia now covers Heebie, Philomina, Sir Roderick XIII, Hubert’s remaining siblings, Regina Lunamina, the Lively Relics, Wish Warden law, the Kingdom Charter, the King’s Watch, the Declaration of Dependence, and Clockwork Chic.
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