Book 1

The Paper Sword

by Robert Priest

Published 26 July 2014
After shaking hands with a man with a red hand, Xemion and Saheni must flee their forest home and cross dangerous lands haunted by creatures caught in the forces of conflicting spells, while being pursued by a traitorous Examiner. They head for the city of Ulde, where a rebellion is brewing against the ruthless rulers of Phaer Isle, the Pathans.

Book 1


Book 2

Second Kiss

by Robert Priest

Published 18 April 2015
Two young friends are separated by a tragic crossed spell, and with war looming, will they be able to find each other again?


The rebels have amassed in the ancient Phaer city of Ulde. Amongst the throngs of seasoned warriors and new recruits, young Xemion is at a crossroads. He believes in the cause of his people, and his dream of being a swordfighter is now within reach, but without his warrior beloved, Saheli, by his side, he's incomplete.


The two young friends have been caught up in a tragic crossed spell - with one destined to always remember and the other to forget. But in the end jealousy, anger, and betrayal may decide the fate of the two friends. Can Xemion find Saheli before she's lost to him forever?

Book 3

Missing Piece

by Robert Priest

Published 22 October 2016
Series has received great reviews in Quill & Quire, Booklist, Resource Links, Canadian Materials, Open Book, and School Library Journal A powerful classic fantasy in the style of the greats such as Lewis, LeGuin, and Susan Cooper Author is a renowned novelist, poet, and musician of long-standing


Spell Crossed 3-Book Bundle

by Robert Priest

Published 8 November 2016