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The Chanmyr Chronicles
Series · 5 books · 2016-2020

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Stolen Luck

2020

After an age of silence, the gods stir, and one man is listening... Even though Haki is the younger son of a powerful ruler, he feels the gods calling him to greatness. Clever and devout, he knows he is better suited to rule. Then a whisper in the back of Haki's mind calls to him. Could it be the gods be speaking? That belief turns into a dark driving force. Haki must prove he has been chosen to lead the realm. His desire pushes him to the edge of madness. Craving recognition, Haki tries to prove his worth while protecting his family from political scandal. He sees everything as a test to prove he is destined to sit on the throne. Will the choices he makes damn his soul or redeem the world? Stolen Luck is the prequel novel in the compelling Chanmyr Chronicles epic fantasy series. If you like diabolical characters, gritty worlds, and intrigue, then you’ll love TJ Muir’s captivating prequel tale. Buy Stolen Luck today to follow the story of the anti-hero whose actions will change the course of events for an entire age.
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On Borrowed Luck

2017

Fatherless. Foreign. Out of Luck. Scrappy but small, Kirrin gets beat up. A lot. So, when he hides from the local bullies in a powerful man's carriage, he's inadvertently transported to a vast rural estate. Far from home and hungry, Kirrin is caught stealing from the kitchen and fears the worst. But the So’har Hak’kar is impressed with Kirrin’s tenacity and quick wit. Instead of having him criminally punished, the great ruler sentences Kirrin to serve him while learning to fight, move with stealth, and solve intellectual puzzles. Unfortunately, Kirrin doesn’t realize he’s being trained as the lord’s personal assassin until he accidentally kills his first victim. Now, Kirrin’s family is at risk. His life is at risk. He struggles with who he's becoming. After all, he's living a life on borrowed luck. But borrowed luck never lasts.
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Before the Luck Runs Out

2016

Orphan. Homeless. Half-breed. Jedda’s nimble fingers keep him fed and alive in the shadowy alleyways of Tatak Rhe. Until the day he gets caught holding the coin purse of Karrahk, one of the city’s most powerful rulers. Jedda braces himself to be imprisoned, or worse. But Karrahk sees his hidden heritage, a potential Jedda isn’t even aware of, so he takes the thief under his wing. With some careful grooming and polish, it doesn’t take long for Jedda to work his way into the most influential circles of the city, gaining trust and uncovering useful secrets. But he never imagined he’d begin to care for some of these rich, frivolous, fools. And when his magic finally awakens, revealing the motives behind each player’s façade, Jedda must confront the fact that Karrahk just might be the biggest player of all. Can Jedda extract himself from the lies and deceit before his luck runs out, or is it just too late to make things right?
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Between Luck and Magic

2017

Hak'kar is a dangerous and vengeful man. Jedda, a former spy with a price on his head, has learned this too late. Now, driven away from the two people he loves most, Jedda is on the run with the only two friends he can trust. He is hunted everywhere. And to make things worse, his newly awakened magic is becoming dangerous to himself and everyone around him. As hard as things are, his Luck seems to be guiding him to new friends and possibly even a safe place to call home. But larger forces are at work. Standing on the cusp of everything he's ever dreamed of, Jedda finds himself caught between Luck and Magic. And that may be more dangerous than even his worst enemies. Can he learn to control his magic before someone gets killed?
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A Change of Luck

2019

Trust no one The ruthless Hak’kar plans to steal House Shaifen’s wealth and power for himself – by forcing Diya to marry his son. When she and her family learn of this plan, they spirit her out of the city under cover of darkness. Her disappearance won’t save them – but it might buy them all some time. If she can stay hidden long enough. Tell no one Alone in a foreign land of raw magic, Diya claims a new name and life. And there, she discovers new powers she never imagined she could have. But enemies could lurk at any corner, and Hak’kar’s men will be searching for her.. Diya will need every new trick and all the friends she can make to keep herself – and everyone around her – safe. One misstep will reveal her identity – and doom her family.

Author

T.J. Muir
Author · 9 books

TJ has been a lifelong and voracious reader, right from the first grade. Fantastic worlds existed between the pages in books and that was where she lived. She read the Hobbit when she was about nine, and was on the hunt for them—sure that, just like Tolkien said—they were there, but good at hiding. Penname of Teri J. Dluznieski.

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