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The Comstock Chronicles
Series · 3 books · 2021-2023

Books in series

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#1

The Earthspark

2021

A forgotten magic emerges as the primordial Guardians stir. Darkness is on the fringe, and it's hunting for the one person who could set it free. The Earthspark, a cursed power that nearly destroyed Nienna's family a thousand years ago, has appeared once more, and she's the one holding the knife. As her ill-fated power grows, the number of dark creatures bent on seeing her dead increases. If that weren't bad enough, the Guardians have reappeared, and the elements are on the move. Nienna must choose to embrace the Earthspark or live the rest of her life like a hunted animal. However, accepting the Earthspark means her family's greatest enemy may be her only ally in the fight against the rising evil of the Fire Witch. With her choice in the balance, the fate of her people rests on the untried shoulders of Tellidus' second-born and the infamous Guardian of Earth. "The Earthspark" is the first novel in the Comstock Chronicles. It's a clean Young Adult epic fantasy that will take you on a journey of elemental magic, love, honor, and family. This book is for readers who love fantasy with adventure, betrayals, and a slow-burn romance with a heroine who just wants to live her own life.
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#2

The Raider's Curse

2022

The dragon is waking. The raiders proved they are willing to kill to set him free. Nienna must stop them or watch her homeland burn. Handed down for generations, hatred for the south is rampant in the Northern Reach. That enmity reaches a point of no return when the raiders mark Nienna as the key to unlocking the gate of the dragon's prison. The acid green dragon's return could mean the end of Tellidus and the reunited Pathfinders. Entangled in an age-old battle of sibling rivalry, Tellidus' princess must drag herself out of the depths of despair and find her power once again. When the raiders threaten her brother's life, Nienna sets out to even the odds and hopefully find the missing Earth Guardian, Tellen. Through the help of her new friends, Nienna is determined to stop the raiders and their fateful plan to free the dragon. But to survive, she must navigate the maze of her nightmares long enough to battle the demons of the real world. She may lose the only man she's loved and see her home erupt in flames if she can't. Spread your wings and take flight in the second installment of The Comstock Chronicles, exploring elemental magic with thrilling adventure and gut-dropping twists in this clean young adult epic fantasy series. If you love heart-pounding action, elemental magic, stormy secrets, and slow-burn romance with a sprinkle of a love triangle, you'll devour this book.
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#3

The Queen of the Night

2023

How far would you go to save yourself and those you love? Nienna Comstock never expected her pursuit of the Earth Guardian through Peroma to lead to such dire consequences. Desperation sets in when the capricious magic of the fortress hurls her back in time, casting her into the treacherous depths of the Mountain Veil. Stripped of her elemental powers, she transforms from a rogue princess into a slave, bound to the infamous dragon that haunts Tellidine history.As the kingdom falls into the grip of a rampant slave trade, Nienna’s faith in the Guardians of Earth and Sky shatters. Surrounded by enemies who should be allies, she’s left with no one to turn to.Just when all hope seems lost, the dragon presents her with an offer she cannot refuse. Now, Nienna must grapple with the worth of her own life and the lives of her fellow countrymen. Will she forsake her loyalties to the Guardians in exchange for freedom, or cling to broken oaths, watching helplessly as her people remain ensnared in the chains of slavery?The threads of destiny weave tighter as Nienna’s choice hangs in the balance in this enchanting adventure, THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT, the third volume of THE COMSTOCK CHRONICLES. Unleash your imagination amidst a realm of elemental magic, captivating shifters, and exhilarating quests. This spellbinding, clean young adult epic fantasy will transport you on a journey of self-discovery, wrapped in a slow-burn, no-spice romance that will leave you yearning for more.

Author

Vanessa Thurgood
Vanessa Thurgood
Author · 5 books

I'm going to be honest, I didn't go to college to write, but my teachers always told me I was good at it. I even had one professor ask me to sign one of my homework assignments because he thought it was so well written. Today, you may find me out exploring the rugged landscape that makes up my home and the worlds I create. Or I may be sitting in front of my fireplace enjoying a slice of hot fresh bread and homemade jam while reading the next book on my TO-BE-READ list. Connect with me on my social channels (IG, FB, TW, TT). I respond to every message and love hearing from my readers.

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