Aaron Hodges was born in 1989 in the small town of Whakatane, New Zealand. He studied for five years at the University of Auckland, completing a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Geography, and a Masters of Environmental Engineering. After working as an environmental consultant for two years, he grew tired of office work and decided to quit his job in 2014 and see the world. One year later, he published his first novel - Stormwielder - while in Guatemala. Since then, he has honed his skills while travelling through parts of SE Asia, India, North and South America, Turkey and Europe, and now has over a dozen works to his name. Today, his adventures continue...

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Aaron Hodges was born in 1989 in the small town of Whakatane, New Zealand. He studied for five years at the University of Auckland, completing a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Geography, and a Masters of Environmental Engineering. After working as an environmental consultant for two years, he grew tired of office work and decided to quit his job and explore the world. During his travels he picked up an old draft of a novel he once wrote in High School – titled The Sword of Light – and began to rewrite the story. Six months later he published his first novel – Stormwielder. And the rest, as they say, is history. 

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The Path Awakens

On a still and peaceful night, the world shook and light split the sky asunder.
The seas parted, an island rose.
And beneath the earth, an ancient power stirred.

Zachary Sicario thought he’d finally turned his back on the underworld. For ten years he was content with his cottage in the highlands of Riogachd. But a master thief never truly retires. When Zachary is struck down by a wasting illness, he is left with two options: accept his fate, or return to his criminal past in search of a cure. It isn’t a difficult decision.

But when he goes in search of old contacts, there is only one rumor on their lips. They speak of a mysterious island, of strange lights and disappearing ships, of treasure and riches promised for the first to reach its distant shores. Zach has little interest in trinkets—but there’s another tale, one that whispers of the power to change a man’s fate.

With a secret expedition departing in a matter of days, Zach decides to roll the dice. But he’s not the only one interested in magic. His competition are soldiers and smugglers, noblemen and assassins, all in their prime. And Zachary is far from the man he once was.

**Can the master thief beat the odds one last time?**

Untamed Isles

The Untamed Isles

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Book 1

On the wild planet of Talamh, humanity thrived...
...until the alien Alfur conquered their world.
Now, defeated and broken, humanity serves their immortal overlords.
And pleads to the stars for a hero.

Rydian Holt is nothing, nobody. Just another human from the streets of Talamh. Or at least, that’s what he thinks—until his mother is caught up in a fledgling resistance group. Branded a traitor and sentenced to fight in the arena, now Rydian must face hardened gladiators in single combat. To survive and advance through the ranks, he’ll need the help of an enigmatic weapons master—and more than a little luck.

But after a lifetime of servitude, survival is no longer enough for Rydian. He seeks a way to fight back— not just against his fellow gladiators, but against the Alfur themselves. If Rydian can uncover their greatest secret—the truth about the mysterious Light that powers their world—he might just win his freedom.

Defiant

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Rydian Halt has defeated one of the immortal Alfur, the alien species that has ruled over humanity for generations. With newfound power burning in his veins, for a brief moment, anything seemed possible. Freedom for himself, for his people, for the planet Talamh.

Until the Haze struck.

Now cast into the wildlands of Talamh, Rydian struggles for survival—and his very sanity. Each time he uses his new power, the Haze threatens, tearing at his mind. But without its aid, Rydian won’t last a day against the beasts that stalk him.

He needs an ally, one that can teach him about the Light that now burns within him. The Alfur have kept its secrets close, but there is one who might aid him, an Alfur who seems too loath her own people almost as much as a human.

Rotin, gladiator of the Alfur.

Guardian

A Science Fantasy Series

The Alfurian Chronicles

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Centuries ago, the world fell.
From the ashes rose a terrible new species—the Tangata.
Now they wage war against the kingdoms of man.
And humanity is losing.

Recruited straight from his academy, twenty-year-old Lukys hopes the frontier will make a soldier out of him. But Tangata are massing in the south, and the allied armies are desperate. They will do anything to halt the enemy advance—including sending untrained men and women into battle. Determined to survive, Lukys seeks aid from the only man who seems to care: Romaine, the last warrior of an extinct kingdom.

Meanwhile, the Queen’s Archivist leads an expedition deep beneath the earth. She seeks to uncover the secrets of the Gods. Their magic has been lost to the ages, yet artifacts remain, objects of power that could turn the tide of the war. But salvation is not all that waits beneath the surface. Something else slumbers in the darkness. Something old. Something evil.


Warbringer

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A war is brewing between the kingdoms of humanity…

Bound and broken, Lukys stumbles through the darkness. Whispers come from all around, the voices of the Tangata, inhuman enemies of mankind. He should already be dead. But the Tangata have a secret, one that might finally end ten long years of war. If only he could escape and bring word to his people. But what chance does a failed soldier have against the terrifying powers of the Tangata?

Meanwhile, the Queen’s Archivist flees the wrath of her former master. A foreign king offers asylum, but the man is an enemy of her people. And his aid will cost far more than just her loyalty—he seeks the magic of the Gods. With the hounds drawing close, Erika must commit the ultimate betrayal to keep her freedom. Is she willing to pay the price?

Wrath of the Forgotten

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Book 3

Pursued by the inhuman Tangata, Lukys flees on foot through the wilderness. He and his companions make for the ocean, a stolen ship their only hope—but even that may prove fleeting. For should they reach the island of Perfugia, a war is brewing between the kingdoms of humanity. Lukys fears he will find only more death on the shores of their homeland. But they have nowhere else left to go.

Meanwhile, the Queen’s Archivist might hold the key to peace. Standing before the City of the Gods, Erika has dreamed of this moment her entire life—so why does she feel such dread? The City is nothing like she imagined, plain stone buildings in place of soaring towers. And the Gods have sworn against interference in the struggles of lesser beings. She must make them see the truth, convince them to abandon their ancient laws, or humanity will fall. And the Tangata will rule, ascendant.

Age of Gods

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Book 4

The Gods have fallen, bowed by ancient powers.
The forces of humanity are divided.
And the Old Ones are coming...


Dreams of Fury

An Epic Fantasy Adventure series

The Descendants of the Fall

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Deep in the mountains of California, there is a hidden laboratory. Children are taken there, some criminals, others simply the disappeared. All are fodder for the mysterious experiments conducted in its halls. Their purpose: unlock the secrets of the human genome.

None of the children have ever been seen again.

Until now.

When the government hunters come for Chris, he soon learns the true depths of human cruelty. But the mad scientists are close to a breakthrough—closer even than they realize. When Chris wakes, he is no longer just a simple teenager. He’s no longer even human.

He is Reborn.

Reborn

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On the run and reeling from the loss of their friend, Chris and the other winged renegades have been forced into hiding. And now they know the devastating truth about the deadly Chead, the government is more determined than ever to silence them.

With the entire nation watching for them, it won’t take long for the noose to close. So when word reaches Chris of a rebel group—known only as the Mad Women—he seizes on the opportunity for allies. The women aren’t your typical rebels—but then, nor are a bunch of lab experiments with wings. It might just take a touch of the unconventional to bring down an all-powerful government.

Meanwhile, the Chead are loose in the Californian wilderness. The creatures have not forgotten their torments at the hands of humanity. With their numbers growing, it’s only a matter of time before they seek their revenge…

Havoc

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Liz has lost everything.

Her home, her family, maybe even her humanity. But she’s not dead yet.

And now she knows the devastating truth about the epidemic sweeping the country.

With the government more determined than ever to silence her, there’s only one option left – fight back. Yet even a genetically-engineered teenager has her limits, and Liz is up against an army. It’s only a matter of time before her recklessness demands a reckoning.

The end is coming.

But who will pay the price?

Carnage

A Complete Dystopian Scifi Series

The Evolution Gene

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**Not all magic is a gift…**

When Eric was young, a terrible power woke within him, destroying all it touched. Horrified by what he had done, Eric fled his village. For two years he has wandered the wilderness alone. Now, determined to redeem himself, Eric seeks a new life in the town of Oaksville.

But this world is not the same one he left behind. The power of the Gods is failing, and dark forces have crept into the Three Nations. Both will seek to use Eric for his magic. With a war brewing, Eric must tread carefully to survive the coming conflict.

Stormwielder

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The Gods have fallen.
The Three Nations are in chaos.
Archon is coming.

Enala is surrounded, trapped on the blood-soaked sands of Malevolent Cove. Desperate and alone, she watches the sky, and the Gold Dragons soaring above. Yet it is not the beasts she fears – but the men and woman encircling her. They promise their protection, but they are only words, and she has already lost everything to betrayal. Swamped by grief, she teeters on the edge of madness.

Meanwhile, Eric is close to mastering the curse of his magic. The perilous force writhes within him, desperate for freedom, but he refuses to bend to its will. Instead, he is determined to wield it for good, and right the wrongs of his past.

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The Three Nations are crumbling.
Darkness is gathering.
Only one remains to stand against it.

Eric stumbles through the wilderness, searching, hunting – desperate for sign of his sister. But the girl is gone, stolen away by the power of the Soul Blade. With each passing hour its hold on her tightens, her spirit fading before the onslaught of its magic. If he cannot save her soon, it will claim her soul. And he will have to kill her.

Meanwhile, Gabriel is trapped, imprisoned in the black cells beneath Ardath. The darkness presses in around him, absolute, suffocating. Time, hope, sanity, all have long since slipped beneath the waves of his despair. Only it remains – the unrelenting voice of the demon. It haunts the darkness, tempting him with the promises of freedom. How long can he resist its call?

Soul Blade

A Complete Fantasy Series

The Sword of Light

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A century since the departure of the Gods, the Three Nations are now united beneath the Tsar. Magic has been outlawed, its power too dangerous to remain unchecked. All Magickers must surrender themselves to the crown, or face imprisonment and death.

Alana's mundane life has just been torn apart by the emergence of her brother's magic. Now they must leave behind everything they’ve ever known and flee – before the Tsar’s Stalkers pick up their trail. Tasked with hunting down renegade Magickers, the merciless hunters will stop at nothing to bring them before the Tsar’s judgement.

As the noose closes around Alana and her brother, disgraced hero Devon finds himself at odds with the law when he picks a fight with the wrong man. The former warrior has set aside his weapons, but now, caught between the renegades and the Stalkers, he is forced to pick a side – the empire, or the innocent.

Oathbreaker

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Alana has been captured. She expected an agonizing death to follow, but instead, she now finds herself a guest of the Tsar. Locked away amidst untold wealth and luxury, it isn’t long before she learns the reason she was spared – her entire life has been a lie. Her true identity lurks within, chained by magic, but with promises of untold power. It terrifies her, and yet…she must know the truth.

Meanwhile, ex-soldier Devon plans a fresh rebellion in Trola. But after carving his legend in the blood of their people, he’s a marked man. He’ll have to watch his step if he’s to successfully negotiate the shifting tides of the Trolan cause – and not get himself killed in the process. Either way, failure is not an option, because without an uprising, Alana will be lost to him forever…  

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Wounded and alone, Alana has escaped the clutches of the Tsar. She’s determined to forget his world of conquest and dark magic, but fate has other plans. Alana finds herself face-to-face with her grandmother – the one person she loathes even more than the Tsar himself. With his forces closing in, the two must choose whether to tear each other apart, or work together to defy their common enemy.

Meanwhile, Devon stumbles upon Alana’s brother lost in the forest. Taking the boy under his wing, he learns the Tsar needs both siblings to accomplish his grand ambition: to control all magic. Devon is soon forced to make a stand, but can a mortal warrior truly defy the eternal strength of the Tsar?

Dawn of War

The Legends of the Gods

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The Knights of Alana: Book One

When Knights attack the town of Skystead, seventeen-year-old Pela is the only one to escape. Her mother and the other villagers are taken, accused of worshiping the False Gods. They will pay the ultimate price – unless Pela can rescue them.

Pela has never left the safety of her town, let alone touched a sword. What chance does she have against the ruthless Knights of Alana? She’s not a hero.

But she knows one.

Her uncle Devon was a mighty warrior once, in times when magic filled the world. Age has withered his strength and he retired long ago, but maybe he will answer the call of family.

Can Pela convince him to stand against the darkness one last time?

Daughter of Fate

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The Knights of Alana: Book Two

Enslaved in the mines of Lonia, Pela has forgotten the last time she saw the sun. For days uncounted she has toiled, scorned by her captors, forgotten. Her jailers think her cowed, but the blood of a warrior flows in her veins. When a new overseer arrives, Pela sees an opportunity. The man is young and untrained – he could easily be deceived.

Meanwhile, the Plorsean King has been cast down. Supported by the Knights of Alana, his wife has seized the crown and plunged the nation into chaos. But the king is not dead yet. His champion slain, his throne usurped by the woman he loved, Braidon has nothing left but his rage. What better weapon to use against his treacherous wife?

Queen of Vengeance

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The Knights of Alana: Book Three

High in the mountains, Pela and Ruebyn have finally escaped the deadly Knights of Alana. But the future remains uncertain, their only way forward the forbidden lands of Trola. Buoyed by their recent victory, Pela is confident they can overcome whatever lies ahead. When they find the Trolan countryside empty, its villages abandoned, they realise nothing is as it seems in the western nation. There is an evil on the air, an ancient darkness that neither sword nor magic can fight.

Meanwhile, King Braidon has earned a victory against his treacherous wife and her zealous Knights. If only the war could be so easily won. Marianne still holds the capital, and has magic enough to conquer the Three Nations. Braidon must gather the forces of good beneath his banner, and fast, before the queen can march on his stronghold

Crown of Chaos

A Complete Fantasy Trilogy

The Knights of Alana

Thousands of years before the formation of the Three Nations and the ascendance of the Gods, humanity warred terrible amongst themselves. Great magics scorched the earth and men and women fell by the score. Only the acts of a few brave priests saved humanity from annihilation. They summoned the three Gods to the flesh, granting them power in the physical realm. Peace came to the land. But that peace was not without cost...

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With the arrival of the Gods, the Three Nations were created.
To Darius, God of the Light, went the warrior nation of Trola. 
To Jurrien, God of the Sky, went the seafaring people of Lonia. 
And to Antonia, Goddess of the Earth, went the lost and rebellious peoples of the broken nations. Together, they formed the nation of Plorsea, to keep the peace between the old enemies.
For a time, there was peace.
But it was not to last.
In the wasteland to the north, the Dark Magicker Archon gathered his forces, intent on revenge against the Gods who had banished him from his homeland.

Darius, the God of Light, has abandoned the world.
In his place he left a sword imbued with all his godly powers. But to touch the blade is death. Without the power of the Light, the unity between the Gods is broken.
Darkness creeps back into the Three Nations.
And Archon senses his moment.
Massing and army to the north, he leads his followers in an invasion of the Three Nations.
Antonia and Jurrien gather an army of their own to oppose him, but they are to find the Dark Magicker's arcane powers far exceed their own.
The armies of the Three Nations are shattered in one conclusive battle.
The remnants flee the coming death.
Only one man dares the unthinkable. Thomas, King of Trola, in a moment of desperation, takes up the fabled Sword of Light. Miraculously, he tames its powers.
Uniting its magic with Jurrien and Antonia, they banish Archon from the Three Nations.
Humanity is saved.
For now...

For a century, the Three Nations have known peace. Archon has become but an old tale, a shade spoken of in whispers for sure, but a threat long since forgotten.
But not by the Gods, nor the few Magickers blessed by long life.
The Sword of Light has been passed down through the line of Trolan kings. But unbeknownst at the time, Archon cast a curse upon Thomas. Now their magic is failing, and soon they will no longer be able to wield the Sword.
Without its power, Archon's banishment will end.
Only one hope remains. Thomas had a sister, one untouched by the Dark Magicker's curse. Her descendants are the last with the power to wield the Sword.
But Archon knows this too.
And his hunters are already seeking out the last of their line...

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After the events of the Sword of Light trilogy, a power vacuum formed amongst the Three Nations.
The Tsar was only too happy to fill that void.
Possessed of terrible power, he now rules the Three Nations with an iron fist.
Magic has been outlawed, its power too dangerous to remain unchecked. 
All Magickers must surrender themselves to the crown, or face imprisonment and death.

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A hundred years have passed since the Gods were last seen in the Three Nations. The people whisper that they were destroyed, that the hero Alana has freed them from their divine oppression. Still others worship Alana as a God herself--and are determined to see her work complete.

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The Three Nations

**In 2051, the United States has fallen.** The Western Allied States is the new power in North America, and ruthlessly eradicate any threat to the union. Traitors are executed without trial, their children seized for a secret program. 

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Deep in the Californian mountains, these children find themselves subjected to the depraved experiments of the Genome Project – a government led initiative to enhance the human race. Chances of survival are slim. **But only the lucky get to die.**

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Meanwhile, a terrifying plague is sweeping through the nation. Its victims do not die—they change. People call them the *Chead*, and where they walk, destruction follows.

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The Western Allied States

Centuries ago, mankind lived side by side with the Gods. The world was said to be a paradise. But some amongst humanity envied the Gods' their power.  In the dark of night, they stole into the sacred places beneath the earth and stole power for themselves. But such magics were never meant to be held by the hands of mortals. The Tangata were born - insane creatures, intent on the destruction of humanity and their divine allies.

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Enraged by mankind's treachery and the rise of the Tangata, the Gods took matters into their own hands. They cast down their cities, destroyed the paradise they had built alongside their subjects. The world was plunged into a darkness that would last decades. When the light finally returned, the remnants of humanity crawled from their caves to start again. But while the Gods had retreated to their mountains, mankind were no longer alone. 

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Centuries after the Fall, humanity has lifted itself from the mud. But the civilization they have founded is threatened by the rise of the Tangata. For a decade, war has waged between the two species. But the Tangata are faster, stronger. Humanity is loosing. In desperation, they turn to the forbidden secrets of the ancient past. To the secrets of the Gods.

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The Kingdoms of Humanity

The Galaxy of Talamh

A Science Fantasy World

The conquest of Talamh

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