Dindi yearns to dance. But will her tribe allow it? Dancing is forbidden... ...except for those who pass the secret rites of Initiation. Because dancing creates magic. And magic is dangerous. But not as dangerous as the lithe and lethal Warrior-Dancer who saved her life. He’s the son of the Last Fae. He’s forbidden. He’s an exile. And War and Death radiate from him like the colors in his aura. Will she pass the Initiation? What if the price turns the man she loves into an enemy? \ \ \* READERS RAVE ABOUT THE UNFINISHED SONG SERIES! “There is a wonderful harmony about this world, intriguing characters, and a great plot! I am a huge fan of fantasy novels and this one is the beginning of an epic tale.” - Star “This book is totally unique, and a great fantasy read. I have never read anything quite like this. The world-building is well thought out. The two main characters are resourceful and memorable… I really enjoyed this book, and cannot wait to read the rest of the series.” - Karyn-Anne Brown "Mad for Romance" “Wow. Holy smoking wow. This is one of the few books I've read that I can honestly say was totally, 100% original.” - Oktopus Ink “In the first book Unfinished Initiate, Tara Maya deftly introduces her characters. Dindi-the troubled misfit, Kavio-the exiled son of a great leader, Rthan-A war leader bent on revenge, Gwenika-the ill daughter of Zavaedi Brena, just to name a few… She also introduces us to Faearth. A wondrous world of faeries and magic. While reading her descriptions of the land, and its tribes, it reminded me of The People Books by W.Michael and Katheleen O'NealGear.” - AimeeKay “Don't let the girly fro-fro cover fool you. Behind the rich, detailed world-building lies the heart-beat of a epic fantasy tale that rises above the bounds of mythology and into a coming-of-age novel that will leave the reader yearning for more. The author clearly dips her plot and characters in several different mythologies, yet the book has a distinctive voice that tugs at your heartstrings.” - Anthony Pacheco "Tony" “I liked that Dindi, our heroine, is not only conscious of her differences but embraces them despite insurmountable criticism from her clan. She beats to the tune of her own drums and doesn't give up on her dreams no matter how others might view them.” - Soleil Noir "S. Noir" “The author creates an intriguing world of fractious tribes and complex societal rules that a young girl must learn to survive and navigate if she's ever to achieve her potential with magic.” - Alex Binkley “I absolutely loved it, could not put it down. The character development is deep, the descriptions of the environment make you feel like you are there. I am waiting for this series to go big—it deserves to.” - M. DeTuri “Maya's wit is quick and clever.” - Joshua G. VanDerWouden “Tara Maya has gifted us with a wonderful new world of epic fantasy.” - David “The magic here is subtle, a natural extension of the world, but lovely to behold. The fairies, Dindi's visions, the dance of the Tavaedi, and all the other magical elements are a nice counterpoint to the realities of a life amidst ancient tribes. As for the use of a civilization not far removed from the stone age, it's a nice change from the standard medieval-tinged fantasy upon which so many authors seem to dwell.” - Sally "Bending the Bookshelf" “…the world is novel, vibrant, colorful, well-fleshed out, and full of intriguing secrets…” - Michaelm

A DEVASTATING SETBACK Enemy tribesmen attacked during the Initiation. Dindi used the magic of the corn cob doll to protect herself and others but at a terrible price. Now her dreams are in shambles. In despair, she decides to step into the forbidden faery ring, and dance herself to death with the fae. Then she discovers another choice that saves her life…but breaks the ultimate taboo. A DESPERATE OUTREACH After being unfairly exiled from his own people, Kavio may have found a new home, but only if he can protect it from another attack by the enemy. He gathers a small group to venture deep into the heart of enemy territory in search of the ultimate prize…peace. But by the harsh laws of their land, they cannot both break taboos and keep the peace. They will each have to choose, what, or whom, to betray.

About the twelve-book epic fantasy series, THE UNFINISHED SONG Love is not stronger than Death. Except in faery tales... Welcome to Faearth. The world is still young, fairytales are real, and humans are trapped between the immortal fae and the minions of Death. The war between the fae and the Deathsworn will tear apart two lovers and determine who will rule the world…the humans, their ancient rivals, the Aelfae…or Death. About SACRIFICE, the third book in The Unfinished Song series As war looms on the horizon, Kavio continues to teach Dindi forbidden magics. Dindi’s cohort of fellow Initiates secretly select her to be the target of a vicious prank; an enemy of Kavio has targets her for an even viler crime. Meanwhile, Brena seeks allies hidden among the enemy, which puts her on a collision course with her former captive and husband, Rthan, who is sent to stop her by any means necessary. As powerful magic spins out of control, the fae themselves are in peril, and what started as a tribal war could become the cataclysm that wipes humans from Faearth. For, in Faearth, there is a price to be paid for breaking taboos, and it can only be atoned for with a terrible sacrifice. Length: 80,000 words This book has some violent content; it is appropriate for older teens and adults. This book is not DRM enabled.

Dindi knows her life is forfeit if she cannot solve the faery riddle of the Unfinished Song. But to do that, she must first unravel the mystery of why the Aelfae hexed her whole lineage long ago. Meanwhile, Kemla and Tamio connive together against her. Desperate to prevent Dindi from dancing in the upcoming competition, and Kemla convinces Tamio to seduce Dindi. If at first they don't succeed, they aren't above hexcraft to get their way... And then there is the Man in Black. Devastatingly handsome, darkly powerful...and determined to kill her. If at first he doesn't succeed, he isn't above starting a war to get his way. 75,000 words. DMR is not enabled.

UMBRAL SERVES THE DEATHSWORN. He exists for one purpose only: to hunt down the last girl with rainbow magic and kill her. Now he has Dindi at his mercy. But he discoverers that the Raptor Riders of Orange Canyon have played with dark magic that threatens all Faeath, and he needs Dindi’s help to stop them. DINDI BARGINS FOR HER LIFE. She offers to help her captor rescue the White Lady from the Raptor Riders, who plan to use the faery as a pawn in a monstrous scheme. But Dindi will never forget that Umbral murdered someone she loved…and never forgive. She vows to escape and bring him to justice. A DARKNESS UNCOILS IN ORANGE CANYON. If they can’t work together, the darkness will consume everything. WELCOME TO FAEARTH…where humans are trapped between the immortal fae and the minions of Death. But one woman and the warrior who loves her will defy every taboo to protect their people. This is the fifth book in The Unfinished Song epic fantasy series. Haven’t read the other books yet? Come taste the world of Faearth... The first book is available right now for FREE

From Amazon: Dindi and Umbral have an uneasy truce, forced to work together to defeat a greater enemy: the Bone Whistler. The Bone Whistler’s scheme to sacrifice humanity and resurrect the Aelfae will culminate during an eclipse on the spring equinox…in three days. Their fragile alliance may not withstand the terrors they face. Dindi hides as a clown, but even disguised, her dancing draws the eye of the Bone Whistler himself. She will have to defy him alone, for Umbral has his own troubles. Finnadro, who has hunted Umbral for a year, finally catches up with him… determined to punish Umbral for all his black deeds. Life and death, spring and autumn, human and faery, are all reeling out of balance, and the next three days will determine the fate of all Faearth.