NY Times Bestselling Author E.G. Foley brews up a magical potion for fantasy readers of all ages! Take a dash of Harry Potter and a splash of Oliver Twist, add a pinch of steampunk and a sprinkle of Victorian fairy lore, and what do you get? The Gryphon Chronicles! A rollicking fantasy adventure series that's as much fun for grownups as it is for kids. Behind the iron gates of The Black Fortress, evil gathers its forces, preparing to strike... Three months ago, the horrible news that the Dark Druids captured his beloved pet Gryphon sent thirteen-year-old Jake Everton reeling - especially since he knows he's the one the warlock brotherhood really wants. It's a trap, and poor Red is just the bait. Well aware of the threat, the Elders have forbidden the daring boy hero from taking any action to rescue his faithful companion. Instead, Jake and his friends must cool their heels at the Order's palace headquarters, where they'll be "safe." But treachery stalks the hallowed corridors of Merlin Hall. Palace intrigues abound as a traitor makes a secret pact with the enemy. And when a terrifying prophecy emerges with Jake at the center of it all, the full-scale magical war between good and evil that the Order has long dreaded only needs one spark to explode... The Gryphon Chronicles Series: 1) THE LOST HEIR 2) JAKE & THE GIANT 3) THE DARK PORTAL 3.5) THE GINGERBREAD WARS 4) RISE OF ALLIES 5) SECRETS OF THE DEEP 6) THE BLACK FORTRESS 7) THE DRAGON LORD 8) THE SORCERER'S ARMY 9) THE DEVIL'S LAIR Praise for THE BLACK FORTRESS "Buckle up!!! You are in for a great ride!!!" -Amazon Reviewer "What an amazing read! I almost couldn't put this one down! This is truly my favorite book of the series and quite possibly my favorite book of all time!" -Amazon Reviewer "The sixth entry in the Gryphon Chronicles dives straight into the deep end and doesn't let up! It is full of plot twists and never-ending adventures." -Amazon Reviewer "The characters have been amazingly fleshed out and given complex motivations and reactions. The personalities practically jump off the page. The action and storyline are still accessible to the younger readers, but there is more to absorb and ponder for the adult reader." -Amazon Review "What an Adrenaline Rush!" -Amazon Reviewer E.G. FOLEY is the pen name of a husband-and-wife writing duo. He's the "E" (Eric), a former chiropractor turned middle-school teacher - now full-time author. Eric first got the creative writing bug at the age of seven and hasn't stopped scribbling down stories since. She's the "G" (Gael), a New York Times , USA Today , & Publisher's Weekly bestselling author. Writing for adults as Gaelen Foley, Gael's award-winning novels from Big 5 publishers have hit all the major bestseller lists, been translated into 20+ languages, and sold millions of copies worldwide. Together, they are the authors of the pulse-pounding middle grade fantasy series, The Gryphon Chronicles , about a twelve-year-old orphan living on the streets of Victorian London, who discovers he is the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers. Come and join the adventure today!