D.L. Gardner's Books

Fantasy Collection

Darkness Holds the Son

In a small village named Tuluva, Jareth, an unemployed mercenary, and his wife and two children are raising goats to sustain themselves. Things go well for them until the land-baron of Ogress raises their taxes, forcing Jareth to pick up his crossbow and return to the battlefield. 

Jareth has an even more pressing problem than keeping his family out of debtor's prison. His son Crispin has seizures that are caused by magic and if Jareth doesn't find the source soon, it could be fatal as the boy hears voices instructing him to kill his parents. 

In his search for work, Jareth is late for every war that rages and is soon accused of being an enemy to the crown. With his arrest he learns his son has disappeared. He bequeaths King Barin to help him. 

Taking pity on the man, and seeing his nephew developing the same symptoms, King Barin consents. Their search takes them through a portal and into a chasm known as the Neverworld. Here enchantments and sorcery give birth to an unfathomable evil, and their children are the instruments of its ploy.

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Darkness Holds the Son

A mercenary, a mother, and a king endure the dangers of the Neverworld to rescue the kingdom's children. Book 4 of Sword of Cho Nisi

What's for Christmas, Charlene?

A Christmas Novella     A perfect Christmas gift!

Charlene survived a deadly fire that swept through the hills of a quiet mountain town. With her ranch home destroyed she lives above her gift shop struggling to make ends meet and still recovering from a vile divorce. ​Three days before Christmas, a blizzard pounds the already despondent community, blowing in snow and with it a stranger.

With roads closed to the ski lodge, Dallas, a successful entrepreneur who is on a mission to promote his ingenious line of ski jackets, is stranded in the township of Meritville. Lured by the charm of the community, he soon learns that all is not well.  When he meets the owner of a failing gift shop, he loses his heart and is thrust into the turmoil.

With all the forces against them, is it possible to spread the Light and Love of Christmas?

We welcome you to read the book, and enjoy our version of Charlene's merchandise in this, our Cozy Home Gift Shop.

Far Side Of Heaven Limited Editions

Charlene didn't have much going for her when the town of Meritville was snowed in, save for one faithful patron who enjoyed her fresh coffee.

We offer this limited edition Christmas mug in his honor. 

Enjoy your hot cocoa or morning coffee in this Far Side of Heaven 2024 Christmas Edition ceramic mug.