Synopses & Reviews
As a glassmaker and a magician-in-training, Opal Cowen understands trial by fire. Now it's time to test her mettle. Someone has sabotaged the Stormdancer clan's glass orbs, killing their most powerful magicians. The Stormdancersparticularly the mysterious and mercurial Kaderequire Opal's unique talents to prevent it happening again. But when the mission goes awry, Opal must tap in to a new kind of magic as stunningly potent as it is frightening. And the further she delves into the intrigue behind the glass and magic, the more distorted things appear. With lives hanging in the balanceincluding her ownOpal must control powers she hadn't known she possessed
powers that might lead to disaster beyond anything she's ever known.
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"Snyder satisfyingly fleshes out her youthful main characters..." - Publishers Weekly on STORM GLASS
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"Epic in scope, yet rich with minute details of character and setting, the second book in Snyder's Glass series is a delight. " -RT Book Reviews on SEA GLASS
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"Filled with Snyder's trademark sarcastic humor, fast-paced action and creepy villainy, Touch of Power is a spellbinding romantic adventure that will leave readers salivating for the next book in the series."-USA TODAY
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"The descriptions are vivid and draw you into the rugged journey across the mountains. You'll want to follow their voyage into the next book."-RT Book Reviews on Touch of Power
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"This is one of those rare books that will keep readers dreaming long after they've read it."-Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Poison Study
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"Snyder delivers another excellent adventure."-Publishers Weekly on Fire Study
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"A compelling new fantasy series."-SFX magazine on Sea Glass
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"As the final book in the series Spy Glass does not disappoint" -FantasyBookReview.co.uk
Synopsis
The award-winning author of the acclaimed Study series takes readers into a world of molten magic, where storms can be captured within a glass orb, and a magician's powers can remain hidden--until challenged by enemy forces. Original.
Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder
Enter into a stunning world of molten magic, where storms can be captured in glass and a magician's powers can remain hidden...until challenged.
As a glassmaker and a magician-in-training, Opal Cowan understands trial by fire. Someone has sabotaged the Stormdancer clan's glass orbs, killing their most powerful magicians. The Stormdancers--particularly the mysterious and mercurial Kade--require Opal's unique talents to prevent it from happening again.
But when the mission goes awry, Opal must tap into a new kind of magic. As she delves into the intrigue behind the mysterious glass orbs, she uncovers secrets not even she could anticipate. With lives hanging in the balance--including her own--Opal must control her powers...powers that could lead to disaster beyond anything she's ever known.
The Chronicles of Ixia Series by Maria V. Snyder
Book One: Poison Study
Book Two: Magic Study
Book Three: Fire Study
Book Four: Storm Glass
Book Five: Sea Glass
Book Six: Spy Glass
Book Seven: Shadow Study
Book Eight: Night Study
Book Nine: Dawn Study
About the Author
Maria V. Snyder is the New York Times bestselling author of the Study series, the Glass series, the Healer series, Inside Out, and Outside In. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Meteorology from Penn State and a Master of Arts degree in fiction writing from Seton Hill University. Unable to part ways with Seton Hill, Maria is currently a teacher and mentor for the MFA program. Find her on the Web at MariaVSnyder.com.