NY Times & USA Today Bestselling author E.G. Foley presents…
The Gryphon Chronicles
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.
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Welcome to The Gryphon Chronicles! Magic & mayhem abound in this fast-paced fantasy adventure series starring a plucky twelve-year-old pickpocket in Victorian England. Whimsical enough for kids ~ intense enough for teens ~ and for adults, pure entertainment. Readers are reporting that Jake Everton is an “Exceptional character!” and The Gryphon Chronicles is “Storytelling at its best!” With an enchanting cast, a wide range of Victorian-inspired fantastical settings, and a big, epic journey balanced by humor; The Gryphon Chronicles is fun for the whole family.
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Readers rave about The Gryphon Chronicles:
“Positively enchanting.”
“Not since Harry Potter has anything been so entertaining and magically entrancing.”
“Right up there with the Chronicles of Narnia.”
“I am an adult and I found it difficult to put down.”
“Positively enchanting.”
“Not since Harry Potter has anything been so entertaining and magically entrancing.”
“Right up there with the Chronicles of Narnia.”
“I am an adult and I found it difficult to put down.”
The Lost Heir Bonus Extras!
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Book 1 - The Lost HeirStrange new talents...
Jake is a scrappy orphaned pickpocket living by his wits on the streets of Victorian London. Lately he's started seeing ghosts and discovers he can move solid objects with his mind! He has no idea why. Next thing he knows, a Sinister Gentleman and his minions come hunting him. On the run for his life, Jake is plunged headlong into a mysterious world full of magic and deadly peril. A world that holds the secret to who he really is: the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family—with magical powers! But with treacherous enemies closing in, it will take all of his wily street instincts and the help of his friends—both human and magical—to solve the mystery of what happened to his parents, and defeat the foes who never wanted the Lost Heir of Griffon to be found... |
“A wonderful novel in the same vein as Harry Potter, full of nonstop action, magical creatures, and the reality that was Queen Victoria’s England.” ~The Reading Café
Jake & The Giant Bonus Extras!
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Book 2 - Jake & The GiantBig Trouble...
Reunited with his aristocratic magical relatives, and finally getting used to his supernatural powers, orphaned ex-pickpocket Jake Everton, the young Lord Griffon, travels on his first-ever holiday to beautiful Norway. There, at the amazing Invention Convention, his cousin Archie, the boy genius, plans to unveil his marvelous new flying machine to the scientific world. But legends of the Viking Age die hard in Scandinavia. Danger strikes as famous Victorian scientists start mysteriously disappearing. When Archie vanishes, too, Jake races to the rescue. With the help of his trusty pet Gryphon, he tracks the kidnapper to his lair, only to come face-to-face with—an angry Norse giant! From the whimsical steampunk oddities of the Invention Convention to wondrous worlds of Norse mythology, join Jake and his friends on a giant-sized adventure full of hair-raising dangers and big laughs! |
“This was an entertaining, laugh-out-loud, engaging and engrossing read. Right from the start you are pulled into a land of myth and legend, of magic and mayhem and a land that you will fall in love with.” ~Amazon Reviewer
The Dark Portal Bonus Extras!
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Book 3 - The Dark PortalThe Pickpocket Who Inherited a Goldmine
After his harsh beginnings as a rough-and-tumble orphan on the streets of London, Jake Everton, the boy Earl of Griffon, takes his rightful place as the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers—his personal quest, to follow in his slain parents’ footsteps as a Lightrider in the age-old battle of good versus evil. In the fantastical nooks and crannies of the Victorian Age, Jake and his friends (including his pet Gryphon!) find no shortage of adventure—righting magic-related wrongs, solving supernatural mysteries, and exploring wondrous new worlds. A Dark Presence Something wicked stalks a quaint town in the misty mountains of Wales, attacking humans and magic folk alike. Jake and his friends must get to the bottom of it—and in the land of deep, dwarven mines, the bottom can be very dark, indeed. |
“A book for the ages. E.G. Foley has done it again. [The Dark Portal] is perfect for all you adventure/action fans. With fascinating twists and magic, this book will positively enchant you.” ~Amazon Reviewer
Gingerbread Wars Bonus Extras!
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Book 3.5 - The Gingerbread WarsPeace on Earth, Goodwill to Men…and Gingerbread Men?! A very special Gryphon Chronicles story, for all those who love A Christmas Carol and savor the joys and traditions of a Victorian Christmas.
Santa’s Horrid Little Helper Humbug hates being a Christmas elf. Instead of making toys, he’d rather make mischief. Angling for a new job in Halloween Town, he sets out to prove he’s frightful enough for the post by ruining Christmas for as many people as possible—until Jake and his friends manage to capture the little troublemaker, determined to put a stop to his devious schemes. When the kids find out that Santa is offering a reward of ‘One Christmas Wish Granted’ for the safe return of his runaway elf, the gang sets out on a rip-roaring, snowbound adventure to the North Pole to hand Humbug over and collect the bounty. But the way is fraught with danger, leaving Jake and his pals to wonder if they’ll make it home in time for Christmas—or if they’ll even make it back alive! |
“A little bit steampunk, a little bit magic, and not at all fattening!” ~Amazon Reviewer
Rise of Allies Bonus Extras!
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Book 4 - Rise of AlliesA Storm on the Horizon…
Every spring, the aristocratic magical families of Victorian England gather secretly at Merlin Hall to hobnob and hold the annual Fey Parliament. While the adults of Magic-kind—from wizards to wood elves, fauns to fairies, giants to djinnis, and their human counterparts—debate matters of importance, the gifted youths must undergo the dreaded Assessments, testing their supernatural abilities. And Jake’s up next. For rascally Jake Everton, the boy Earl of Griffon, the pressure’s on! Hungry to qualify for the elite Lightrider program that guarantees a life of adventure, Jake must prove himself to the Elders as a worthy young hero-in-training. But when a mysterious junior witch arrives at Merlin Hall with secrets in her eyes and danger at her heels, Jake and his friends must unite to defeat the dark forces that have invaded the gathering and have sworn the frightfully-talented girl’s destruction. Join Jake and Dani, Archie and Isabelle on an epic journey into a world of enchantment, making marvelous new friends…and terrible new enemies. |
“A Masterpiece… This was magnificently written.” ~Amazon Reviewer
Secrets of the Deep Bonus Extras!
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Book 5 - Secrets of the DeepSome lost treasures were never meant to be found…
With the Dark Druids after him and a magical war brewing, thirteen-year-old Jake Everton must lie low for a while, so Aunt Ramona, the Elder witch, takes him and the gang on a long beach holiday out of harm’s way—supposedly. But, sure enough, Jake plunges into trouble once again when he meets a feisty royal mermaid on the run. Crown Princess Sapphira, the adventurous daughter of King Nereus, recently ventured to the edge of the Calypso Deep and stumbled upon a powerful artifact from ancient Atlantis. But the mysterious orb holds deadlier secrets than she ever suspected and, soon, every power-mad tyrant in the Seven Seas wants it—especially the dread, undead pirate king, Captain Davy Jones. When the legendary Lord of the Locker invades her father’s kingdom, demanding the orb and taking her little sister hostage in exchange, Sapphira turns to her new friends, Jake and company, to help her rescue Princess Lil and stop Davy Jones from using the artifact’s powers to expand his watery territory by covering the earth in a second Noah’s Flood! |
“Secrets of the Deep was more than I could have ever anticipated! Masterfully written with twists and turns and adventures galore, this book is a must read for young and old alike!” ~Amazon Reviewer
The Black Fortress Bonus Extras!
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Book 6 - The Black FortressBehind 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… |
“What an amazing read! I almost couldn’t put this one down! This is truly my favorite book of the series & quite possibly my favorite book of all time!” ~Amazon Reviewer
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Book 7 - The Dragon LordIt has begun.
A fiery, unprovoked attack. War between mages and warlocks erupts. The Order stands on the precipice of destruction, while a deadly new leader rises to fight for control of the sinister Dark Druid brotherhood. For Jake Everton, the valiant young Earl of Griffon, and his brave band of friends, the stakes could not be higher. On their own, hunted by maleficent enemies, the kids must rely on one another (and Red the Gryphon) more than ever to survive. But evil has its eye on Jake, and the mysterious prophecy swirling over his head leaves him wondering if he really could be the one to destroy the dragon lord and his ruthless followers—or if the darkness rising on all sides will swallow him up… |
“It has everything a book nerd could want. There are angels and demons battling, witches and wizards, Greek gods, mermaids, mythical creatures, and humans all in a story where the fight against good versus evil keeps you up WAY too late reading. There’s a little bit of romance, lots of laughter, a few tears in this one and characters that make you want to go on this epic journey with them.” ~Amazon Reviewer
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Book 8 - The Sorcerer’s ArmyA Dark Future…
When Lord Wyvern’s outrageous rebellion succeeds, the half-demon sorcerer now sets his sights on world domination, accepting nothing less from humans and magic-kind than total obedience. The Order of the Yew Tree—humanity’s best hope of stopping him—has already been brought to its knees. Jake and his friends, meanwhile, have been left shattered and reeling after a devastating loss. But then, a gift from a mysterious friend changes everything—a sword unlike any other. Only, in order for Jake to harness its power, he must first dig deep and win the raging battle between dark and light within himself. |
Faced with overwhelming odds, can Jake unleash the power of the brightwield in time to save his beloved friends from Wyvern’s horrific army? Or will his hatred and hunger for revenge consume him and drive the would-be hero into making a terrible mistake? One that could lead him straight into Wyvern’s clutches and fulfill the dire prophecy of the Black Prince…
“In The Sorcerer’s Army, Jake and his friends learn about grief, heartache, forgiveness, selflessness, love, friendships, enemies, discipline, strength of character, respect for one another, respect for elders, personal responsibility and more. (...) Not many YA books can make me cry, but this one did.” ~Amazon Reviewer
Book 9 - The Devil’s Lair (Available FALL 2023!)
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© E.G. Foley 2023
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