Mirage of Sand and Glass
2 primary works 3 total works planned
Book 1
By debut author Mercedes M. Taylor, comes the first book in a heart provoking new fantasy trilogy. Fans of Plated Prisoner, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Red Queen will fall in love with the world of Triora.
The Mages forced us to live and die in the desert, adding salt to the wound by sending the Wraith to cull us every fifty years.
I’m nothing but an orphaned human, destined to die alone with nothing but failure surrounding me.
That is, until he came, stealing me away under the guise of the Wraith.
Nothing would ever be the same.
Would I ever find my way back to the desert and the only people that I loved?
Or was I destined to die in the magical lands of Triora?
A thousand years ago, humans left the magical lands of Triora to escape the powerful magic of the Mages. Not long after, the new human Colony became plagued with cullings from the Wraith, a scourge of evil on the land. No one dared venture past the Colony’s walls except one lone girl, looking for a brighter future.
Danica left the safety of the Colony only to find an object that would call a Mage to her doorstep. Unwillingly, she is taken to the magical lands of Triora, only to find her world shattered as she tries desperately to determine what is real and what is a mirage.
The magical world of Triora lures her in with promises of love and belonging, but her home in the Colony dwells painfully on her mind. One can never be too careful in a land where magic reigns supreme and mirages become nothing more than deceit and trickery.
A compelling adult fantasy romance that will leave you begging for book two. A story of romance, self-discovery, hardship, and a dive into self-acceptance will keep you hooked from start to finish.
Note: This book is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age, containing mature language, sex, violence, abuse, and the grappling of mental health.
Book 2
From new author Mercedes M. Taylor, comes the second book in the world of Triora. Fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Plated Prisoner, and Red Queen will fall in love with the world of Triora.
I was destined to become the Arch Grand Mage of Triora.
Nothing seemed real anymore, who I was, who I had been, and who I was meant to be blurred into nothing more than confusion.
Hale betrayed me. Used me.
But I would be strong and find my way, learning how to exact my rage upon my enemies.
Danica’s tumultuous journey continues through Triora with a burden on her broken heart. Though she’s now aware of her destiny to become the next Arch Grand Mage, Danica continues to struggle under a veil of unknown truths and lies. When she finally removes the veil, Danica flees Virith and finds herself traveling through Triora, hoping to make her way back home.
While fighting her way through the realms, the looming threat of the Wraith continues to grow, putting her and everyone else in danger of their wickedness. A single piece of knowledge Danica obtains could be the secret to defeating the Wraith. That is, if she can survive long enough in Triora to make a difference.
A compelling adult fantasy romance that will leave you begging for book three. A story of romance, self-discovery, hardship, and a dive into self-acceptance will keep you hooked from start to finish.
Note: This book is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age, containing mature language, sex, violence, abuse, and the grappling of mental health.