In Book Three of The Thieves of Magic Trilogy… Tessa, Ash, and Calder reunite for the deadliest quest of all. Ash is missing and must be found. Confounding the matter, the Conjurer King Slayert launches an attack against the remaining free cities. When Slayert’s massive army of hulking swordsmen and axe-wielding boarmen marches on Blackgrove, there’s little doubt the city will succumb. Saving the world falls to our three heroes, who reunite to steal the magical artifact that makes Slayert invincible—his own crown, called the Kingshackle. But it’s guarded by a ferocious dragon in addition to the king’s insurmountable magic. To unleash the power within her, Tessa must win the King’s Challenge, the ultimate proof of her intelligence, valor, and heart. But the Challenge tests her in ways she could not have imagined. All three companions face impossible choices in their quest to defeat the vicious tyrant. The failure of any of them will result in lives lost, a doomed mission, and a world plunged into darkness. Full of danger, heart, and magic, Kingshackle is the story of three friends bound by loyalty, their unbreakable courage, and the powerful choices that shape who we become, even when all hope seems lost. Some spells were never meant to be spoken. DREADMARROW (BOOK ONE) GRAND PRIZE WINNER, Cynosure Screenwriting Awards 2nd PLACE WINNER, Stories for Children contest run by California Writers Club SILVER AWARD WINNER, SPR Book Awards: "An enthralling foundation for a new fantasy series." BRONZE MEDAL WINNER, The Wishing Shelf Book Awards: " A gripping fantasy adventure. Highly recommended." SEMIFINALIST, Novel-in-progress category of the William Faulkner - William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition "A novel that celebrates life and love the way only the best fantasy tales can." —Kirkus Reviews "For those who enjoyed Harry Potter but who seek a feisty, determined female protagonist." —Midwest Book Review "The quest narrative is exciting and compelling... a work of classic fantasy." —The BookLife Prize " A cracking adventure of discovery for all the three of them... A book that could be read as a stand alone but I am very fascinated to see where it will take me next." —Susan Hampson, Books From Dusk Till Dawn " An epic quest takes three young people on an unforgettable adventure... this book is wonderful." —Desert Rose Book Reviews "The narrative here is tightly woven and compelling, moving the action forward at a brisk pace while allowing the reader to fully give themselves over to the immersive experience of the book, without rushing through key moments." - Judge, 5th Annual Writer's Digest SP eBook Awards GRAVENWOOD (BOOK TWO) Benedict "plots shrewdly, nesting quests within quests and mysteries within mysteries, keeping the story exciting while still finding time to lay bare the hearts of her heroes." —The BookLife Prize "Full-bodied, engrossing, and hard to put down." —Midwest Book Review "Grounded, likable characters with complex emotions anchor this excellent series installment." —Kirkus Reviews "A strongly-plotted fantasy adventure packed full of charismatic characters. A finalist and highly recommended to young adults." —The Wishing Shelf Book Awards "This fast-moving second installment of Ash, Tessa, and Calder's story is full of compelling emotional vignettes and creative magical moments." Rated 5 (outstanding) for Character Appeal and Development. - Judge, 27th Annual Writer's Digest SP Book Awards KINGSHACKLE (BOOK THREE) QUARTERFINALIST, The BookLife Prize run by Publishers Weekly: "Suspenseful and full of surprises." "Masterful pacing... takes readers through a bevy of betrayals, startling deaths, and exhilarating action... An exciting, inventive finale." —Kirkus Reviews "A powerful and fitting conclusion to the series... Very highly recommended." —Midwest Book Review Margie Benedict writes emotionally charged, genre-spanning fiction centered on one powerful theme: second chances. Whether set in a magical kingdom, a dystopian society, or a time-twisted reality, her stories follow women and girls as they rediscover their strength, rewrite their stories, and reclaim their power. Formerly publishing under the name Marjory Kaptanoglu, Margie is an award-winning author whose books have earned praise from Kirkus, the BookLife Prize, and Publishers Weekly. Her work blends emotional depth with genre thrills, resonating with fans of Outlander, The Hunger Games, and Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness series. Before turning to fiction full-time, she helped develop pioneering software at Apple and wrote screenplays that were recognized at Slamdance and produced for film. Margie is now building a brand readers can trust for gripping, transformative storytelling—books that don't just entertain but empower. From middle grade fantasy to adult thrillers, sci-fi, and women's fiction, she invites readers of all ages to ask: What would you do with a second chance