This one-volume book contains the novels:
Secrets of the Sorcerers
Clash of the Sorerers
Shadows of the Sorcerers
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Secrets of the Sorcerers: A Quest Fantasy [Book One of The Chronicles of the Library of Sorcery]
High Sorcerer Marlys has earned the respect of her colleagues. Twelve years after freezing her ruthless predecessor in time to protect her region, the powerful leader has worked hard to bring about peace and tranquility. But while presiding over a beautiful double wedding, a rival enchantress traps Marlys's friends with an identical spell in malicious payback.
Denying the intruder's demand to free Marlys's predecessor after more than a decade bespelled, Marlys and her companion sorcerers frantically search for a way to crack their adversary's magic. And with each side refusing to compromise and driven by distrust, they face a mountainous task?to find the legendary Library of Sorcery, which they hope contains the knowledge to restore their friends.
With their opponent also on the passage to the Library, can Marlys and her companions reach their destination first to end the magical deadlock?
Clash of the Sorcerers [Book Two of The Chronicles of the Library of Sorcery]
High Sorcerer Marlys worked hard to rid her region of her predecessor's vicious legacy. Forced to free her nemesis after twelve years of sorcerous confinement, Marlys finds herself in immediate conflict with this bitter rival who will stop at nothing to return to power. Banned by oath from harming each other, they nonetheless battle...Marlys to retain her position, her opponent to impose herself on the region.
As their conflict escalates, the world is threatened by a catastrophic volcanic explosion. Ash overhead blocks the sun and intensifies the weather. Marlys struggles to keep her opponent at bay, and at the same time, gather enough sorcerous strength to clear the air. Taking advantage of the crisis, her opponent claims that she alone has the solution, and that Marlys lacks the competence to resolve it.
Can Marlys save the planet and prevent her predecessor from taking over?
Shadows of the Sorcerers [Book Three of The Chronicles of the Library of Sorcery]
Marlys and the other High Sorcerers have maintained peace for centuries. The sorcerous wars which almost destroyed the planet are long past. But that peace is shattered with the arrival of a rogue sorcerer with powerful magical weapons. Their first clash results in a devastating rout.
Afflicted but determined, Marlys rallies her fellow sorcerers and gathers the resources of the legendary Library of Sorcery and the Spell Passage. Yet even her boldest moves fall short of success. Sorcerers in her company meet with tragic endings. The entire continent falls under siege.
Can Marlys lead her allies to victory over this relentless foe? The fate of her world hangs in the balance.
Shadows of the Sorcerers is the conclusion of an absorbing fantasy trilogy. If you like valiant heroes, clever strategies, and courageous acts, you'll love Joan Marie Verba's riveting adventure.
