Josiah Smallwood

The Inglorious River

Book 1

When his island is threatened by a foreign empress, the young owl-dragon boy Uriah sets off to save his home with a special stone that will grant a wish to whoever brings it to a place called the Inglorious River. On his journey, he will learn troubling secrets, face a hardy bounty hunter, and have his lifelong beliefs put to the test. Will he be able to save his home without breaking his honor?

The Tainted Ruins

Book 2

After finding the Inglorious River, Uriah, Makkedah and Cephus are faced with a new set of challenges, including a new pursuer, a suspicious clan leader and a new landmark known as the Tainted Ruins. Meanwhile, Ring seeks to join the group in pursuit of answers relating to Empress Sabtechai in her past. Can the group reach the ruins in one piece?

The Destroyed Country

Book 3

On the continent of Fortura, two individuals' stories will determine what happens next. In the Raccoon Empire, Kenan the Badger has secretly been working in the prison under the care of Oharez, the princess of the Eagle Kingdom. When one of his friends, Uriah, suddenly turns up as a prisoner, he's suddenly thrust into a new conflict that could determine the fate of his home across the sea. Meanwhile, on the other side of the continent, Prince Cephus has been caught by his family after running away and now must find a way to return to his friends. Can these two stop Sabtechai from sealing the fate of Fortura?

The Spellbound Storm

Book 4

After Ritti the raccoon-bull hybrid has her family kidnapped by her aunt Sabtechai, a tyrannical empress residing across the sea, she sets out to find them with her wolf friend Areli, the two setting out on a dangerous trek across the war-torn continent of Fortura. At last, the final struggle is approaching...