The Oathtaker Series

A Literary Classics GOLD medal winner; a Readers' Favorite Honorary award winner; a Beverly Hills International book award finalist. Print length: 480 pages Includes a Sneak Peek at Select: The Oathtaker Series, Volume Two. An Oath Sworn. A Struggle Engaged. A Sacrifice Required. When Mara, a trained Oathtaker, is drawn by the scent of the Select to battle underworld beasts summoned by the powers of evil to destroy the guardians of life, she swears a life oath for the protection of her charge. Armed with a unique weapon and her attendant magic, and with the assistance of her Oathtaker cohorts, two ancients, and a spymaster, Mara seeks safety for her charge from one who would end Oosa's rightful line of rule, and from assassins who endeavor to bring ruin to the land. As Mara puzzles to decipher ancient prophecy concerning her charge, as she is haunted with memories of her own past failings, she discovers the price her oath will exact. To renounce her word would be treasonous; to fail, ruinous; to persevere, tortuous. Abiding by an oath requires sacrifice. REVIEWS: "Oathtaker . . . is a refreshingly unique novel . . . of epic proportions . . . highly engaging . . . a robust plot paired with a healthy share of life and death struggles and a delightful love story woven throughout . . . We loved the story, the flow, the excitement . . ." --Literary Classics "A wonderful tale of love, devotion and desperation . . . tremendous depth and creativity . . . A story of courage worthy of the designation of a classic." --Melinda Hills for Readers' Favorite "From the first page, Oathtaker . . . promises to take the reader on an epic journey that she will long remember . . . Her plot is refreshing in a world of stale ideas . . . More please!" --Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite "Oathtaker is a complex and thrilling story that will mesmerize readers and stir the imagination with untold depths of intrigue, loyalty, excitement and resolve. Teens and adults will be spellbound . . ." --Karen Pirnot for Readers' Favorite "Reding . . . seems to be using the possibilities of fantasy as a metaphor for the deepest quest of all: a human being in search of herself . . . She unfolds a world full of mystery, majesty, yet simple humanity." --Joshua Grasso, Associate Professor of English Literature "Oathtaker . . . is a book about courage, loss, decisions, friendship, love and adventure . . . It . . . draws you in and makes you care about the characters and their world . . ." -- Kim Anisi for Readers' Favorite "While there's tons of action, Reding doesn't let that get in the way of character growth . . . A great read for anyone looking for good, clean fantasy." --Kayti Nika Raet for Readers' Favorite "Oathtaker is an impeccable read. The prose is flawless with a well-thought plot . . . I intend to follow this exciting series." --Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite "Reding has skillfully woven the many and varied threads of this fantasy . . . into a very satisfying epic adventure . . . The characters are extremely well-drawn and memorable. Oathtaker is fab!" --Kate Larkinson, a Literary Classics award-winning author "I discovered a wordsmith of impeccable talent . . . Read Oathtaker. I heartily recommend it . . ." --Steven Wilson, a Literary Classics award-winning author

A Literaray Classics SILVER medal winner; a Readers' Favorite finalist award winner. Print length: 420 pages Includes a full synopsis of Oathtaker: The Oathtaker Series Volume One, and a Sneak Peek at Ephemeral and Fleeting: The Oathtaker Series Volume Three. A Challenge Met. A Calling Sought. A Faith Required. When Mara, Oathtaker to the ranking twin members of the Select, suffers an injury, her charges—Reigna and Eden—seek to determine their callings, while Dixon suffers over the potential loss of his beloved. As their allies disperse in response to a growing threat to their homeland, and as the forces of evil set out to destroy them, the twins journey across The Tearless. There, in fulfillment of prophecy, they face three challenges. A single misstep may bring them to ruin; perseverance, to glory. To triumph, they must first believe. REVIEWS: "Reding thrills and delights readers with elements of excitement and adventure in a world where magic abounds . . . In a tale that flows effortlessly, this delightful story is a most enjoyable read, which spurs the imagination and makes one’s heart race with anticipation . . . What an astounding read! The first book was terrific, the second is marvelous; we wait with great anticipation for the next offering in this dynamic series." --Literary Classics "Reding has done an absolutely breathtaking job in creating a world that is both fantastic and somehow realistic . . . her character development skills are simply second to none . . . I can't wait to read more from this world . . . Any reader who loves a great work of fantasy, young adult or not, would enjoy this." --Tracy A. Fischer for Readers' Favorite "Select is a quest to find what you are made of. It is not just a journey of one, but the pursuit of many . . . Reding’s character development is brilliant . . . a stroke of genius . . ." --Cheryl E. Rodriguez for Readers' Favorite "Not having read book one, I found the summary [of it at the back] superbly useful . . . I was able to jump right in . . . and immerse myself in the phenomenally detailed world . . . created. I found the characters deep and well-developed . . . I did not want to leave the world I was in . . . I’d highly recommend this . . ." --K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite "Reding has done it again . . . She shines in her world-building and her interesting and dynamic characters . . . Select . . . is a great sequel . . . I’m looking forward to more from this author." --Kayti Nika Raet for Readers' Favorite "Another winner! I love it and can’t wait for more!" --Melinda Hills for Readers' Favorite "I enjoyed every single page . . . The characters immediately grab you . . . and the world pulls you in . . . The flow of the plot is close to perfect and the settings and scenes are beautifully described in a language that uses neither too little nor too much of anything." --Kim Anisi for Readers' Favorite "Having met the . . . characters in Oathtaker, I couldn’t resist finding out what happens to them . . . A gripping tale . . . masterfully expands on the storylines and characters of the first book. There is also a very helpful synoposis of Oathtaker [Vol. One] provided for anyone who might want to refresh [his or her] memory. I am now looking forward to the third book . . ." --Kate Larkinson, a Literary Classics Award-winning Author

Ephemeral and Fleeting: The Oathtaker Series, Volume Three. Print length:  378 pages. Includes a full synopsis of each of Oathtaker: The Oathtaker Series, Volume One and of Select: The Oathtaker Series, Volume Two. A lost freedom.  An ephemeral existence.  A profound mystery.    After Mara and the twins, Reigna and Eden—the ranking members of the first family of the Select, discover the twins’ unparalleled magic powers, they return to the City of Light. There they train with the Oathtaker forces, preparing a response to the ongoing threat from Chiran. But when a traitor in their midst discloses their plans to visit the realm’s border for a closer look, they are captured and imprisoned. Stripped of her Oathtaker’s blade, Mara learns that an unknown power bars her ability to use her attendant magic to escape—or to free the twins.     As Mara’s magic dreams endeavor to inform her of events to come, as her cohorts labor to decipher ancient prophecy, as the twins learn of the power of a magic artifact they carry, and as Lucy struggles to uncover the traitor in their midst, Dixon’s rescue attempt takes shape. Meanwhile, Mara discovers that the loss of her charges is only one painful outcome that could come to pass.     Escape is impossible; survival, questionable; loss, inevitable.    And yet . . . things are not always what they seem. REVIEWS: Ephemeral and Fleeting . . . an enduring tale of magic, mystery and prophecies . . . offers new thrills for adventure-hungry readers . . . Reding . . . engages readers with unexpected twists and vivid details . . . that . . . keep them on the edges of their seats in hopeful anticipation of another installment . . .  —Literary Classics Ephemeral and Fleeting . . . gave me a longing for more of this author’s work. It reads beautifully as a standalone . . . A captivating tale . . . irresistible . . . masterful use of suspense . . . Readers . . . will adore Mara and the twins . . . but it is the unforgiving villain that kept me turning the pages . . . just the way I did when I learned about Lord Voldemort . . . Reding comes across as a master . . . This fantasy will . . . live in the minds of readers for a long time. It was a wonderful read . . . —Arya Fomonyuy for Readers’ Favorite Ephemeral and Fleeting . . . Reding . . . moves the plot along . . . while . . . providing plenty of . . . twists and turns . . . maintaining great action and well-devised strategy . . . Another hit! I . . . admire the depth . . . and can't wait to see what happens . . . Reding leaves you breathless . . . —Melinda Hills for Readers’ Favorite Ephemeral and Fleeting is the exciting third volume in The Oathtaker Series . . . Mara, Dixon, and their charges . . . return to the palace of the Select . . . Unfortunately, there is a traitor amongst them [and] . . . Mara and the twins are captured . . . Life and death, love and hate, peace and war . . . Not only will this book entertain you for . . . hours, you will also get some lessons about life . . .  If you haven't read 1 and 2 . . . I . . . recommend you . . . start there . . . You could forego this, but it would be an immense loss . . . You wouldn't want to miss it if you love immersive fantasy novels! —Kim Anisi for Readers’ Favorite