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Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome, Dawn McTeigue. Cover art byEric Basaldua. Desperate to find relief from her terrifying nightmares, Cara Wynter heads out to a seedy bar. She orders one drink, then the whole bottle. Before she knows it, she is falling... into what? She didn't know. A vision? A dream? Was she awake or asleep? Her world was a blur with no distinction. All she knew is she was falling into open flames, the flames that burned relentlessly at her mind and soul all day and all night. 22 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome and Dawn McTeigue. Cover by Eric Basaldua. Desperate to find relief from her terrifying nightmares, Cara Wynter heads out to a seedy bar. She orders one drink, then the whole bottle. Before she knows it she is falling... into what? She didn't know. A vision? A dream? Was she awake or asleep? Her world was a blur with no distinction. All she knew is she was falling into open flames, flames that burned relentlessly at her mind and soul all day and all night. A temple, a priestess, dark priests with evil eyes gathering around her. Then a man. Who is he? Will she live or die tonight? Will this dark stranger be her savior or her doom? 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Virgin Night cover by Eric Basaldua. Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome and Dawn McTeigue. Desperate to find relief from her terrifying nightmares, Cara Wynter heads out to a seedy bar. She orders one drink, then the whole bottle. Before she knows it, she is falling... into what? She didn't know. A vision? A dream? Was she awake or asleep? Her world was a blur with no distinction. All she knew is she was falling into open flames, the flames that burned relentlessly at her mind and soul all day and all night. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Elysium Treasures exclusive variant by Sabine Rich. Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome and Dawn McTeigue. Desperate to find relief from her terrifying nightmares, Cara Wynter heads out to a seedy bar. She orders one drink, then the whole bottle. Before she knows it, she is falling... into what? She didn't know. A vision? A dream? Was she awake or asleep? Her world was a blur with no distinction. All she knew is she was falling into open flames, the flames that burned relentlessly at her mind and soul all day and all night. 20 pages, full color.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome and Dawn McTeigue. Cover by Ale Garza. If you are looking for beauty then this tale will never do. It is not a beautiful story. It is a story of a world that existed long ago in a time before time. It begins many eons before man had ever tasted breath, in a world where the Titans roared across the seven seas and the Earth was nothing more than a gaping void of fire and wind. I could keep my story, I suppose, keep it in the silence of this grave where it belongs, but if I did that it would be soon be forgotten for everyone is gone. Only two others besides me remain awake, and I doubt they will ever again speak the events of this day. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome and Dawn McTeigue. Cover by Sabine Rich. Cara Wynter falls deeper into her nightmares, but Drake takes her into a beautiful dream. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua and Sabine Rich. Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome and Dawn McTeigue. If you are looking for beauty then this tale will never do. It is not a beautiful story. It is a story of a world that existed long ago in a time before time. It begins many eons before man had ever tasted breath, in a world where the Titans roared across the seven seas and the Earth was nothing more than a gaping void of fire and wind. I could keep my story, I suppose, keep it in the silence of this grave where it belongs, but if I did that it would be soon be forgotten for everyone is gone. Only two others besides me remain awake, and I doubt they will ever again speak the events of this day. 16 pages, full color.

Written by J.P. Roth. Cover by Sun Khamunaki. Art by Mike Krome and Dawn McTeigue. In this issue Cara Wynter falls deeper into her nightmares, but Drake takes her into a beautiful dream. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Eric Basaldua variant, limited to 25 copies. Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome and Dawn McTeigue. In this issue Cara Wynter falls deeper into her nightmares, but Drake takes her into a beautiful dream. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Naughty Edition cover by Dawn McTeigue. Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome and Dawn McTeigue. If you are looking for beauty then this tale will never do. It is not a beautiful story. It is a story of a world that existed long ago in a time before time. It begins many eons before man had ever tasted breath, in a world where the Titans roared across the seven seas and the Earth was nothing more than a gaping void of fire and wind. I could keep my story, I suppose, keep it in the silence of this grave where it belongs, but if I did that it would be soon be forgotten for everyone is gone. Only two others besides me remain awake, and I doubt they will ever again speak the events of this day. 20 pages, full color.

Written by J.P. Roth Art by Mike Krome Cover art Eric Basaldua. The touch of her hands set off a string of shock waves in the deepest gush of his brain. It was like grabbing scalding ice. Steam lifted up into the air from the place they were touching and the heat was such that he knew he should be screaming out in pain, but there was nothing, only more shocks rattling his changing brain. And a smell - something lifting pleasure out of the pores of his mind. He didn't even feel it as she made a claw with her manicured nails and ripped out his throat, then she lifted her blood soaked lips and smiled softly at the face of the moon. 22 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth Art by Mike Krome Cover art Eric Basaldua. The touch of her hands set off a string of shock waves in the deepest gush of his brain. It was like grabbing scalding ice. Steam lifted up into the air from the place they were touching and the heat was such that he knew he should be screaming out in pain, but there was nothing, only more shocks rattling his changing brain. And a smell - something lifting pleasure out of the pores of his mind. He didn't even feel it as she made a claw with her manicured nails and ripped out his throat, then she lifted her blood soaked lips and smiled softly at the face of the moon. 22 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Connecting Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua, Nei Ruffino, and Dawn McTeigue. Story by JP Roth. Art by Mike Krome. "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. 16 pgs. Full Color.

Raw Edition Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua - limited to 25 copies. Story by JP Roth. Art by Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art and Cover by Mike Krome. Cara and Lily delve deeper into their family's histories, and Cara dreams of Drake. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Connecting Cover by Eric Basaldua. (W) JP Roth (A) Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy. This does not necessarily reflect all copies, please reference the individual item listing for details.

San Diego Comic Con "Risque" Virgin Connecting Variant. Cover by Ebas (Eric Basaldua). (W) JP Roth (A) Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs.

San Diego Comic Con Variant. Cover by Dawn McTeague. (W) JP Roth (A) Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs.

San Diego Comic Con "Risque" Virgin Connecting Variant. Cover by Dawn McTeague. (W) JP Roth (A) Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs.

San Diego Comic Con "Risque" Virgin Connecting Variant. Cover by Nei Ruffino. (W) JP Roth (A) Mike Krome "In Passage of Shadows" Part 5. FC, 16 pgs.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome. Cover by Dawn McTeigue. Cara Wynter is a beautiful young writer, tormented by dreams of her own death. As she struggles to unlock the secrets of her painful nightmares, she finds herself caught in a contest between love and the will of the ancient gods. Through the pages of an ancient book she discovers that the only way to preserve her life and love in the present is to merge with her eternal soul, trapped in the past. The clock is ticking, she has only 13 days to remember, understand, and break a deadly curse. But in order to do so, she must first face her worst fears, to save a god she has treasured for centuries, and a love that she cannot live without. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art and Cover by Mike Krome. Following the star map, Cara and Lily travel to Romania to find missing their missing Aunt. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome. Cover by Dawn McTeigue. Cara is drawn deeper into the life of Arias and comes to learn about Hades. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Fall Collection. Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome. Cover by Sabine Rich. Cara is drawn deeper into the life of Arias and comes to learn about Hades. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by J.P. Roth. Cover by Nei Ruffino. Born into the twenty-first century, Cara Wynter is a beautiful young writer, tormented by dreams of her own death. The clock is ticking, she has only 13 days to remember, understand, and break a deadly curse. But in order to do so, she must first face her worst fears, to save a god she has treasured for centuries, and a love that she cannot live without. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome. Cover by Sabine Rich. WINTER CLASSICS. Cara opens Blood and Shadows and falls through time. Draken, son of Hades, and Ares, god of war meet as brothers. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art and Cover by Mike Krome. Cara opens Blood and Shadows and falls through time. Draken son of Hades, and Ares, god of war meet as brothers. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art and Cover by Mike Krome. Taken to the temple of Aphrodite, Cara meet the priestess, Arias in the pages of Blood and Shadows. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art and Cover by Mike Krome. Taken to the temple of Aphrodite, Cara meet the priestess, Arias in the pages of Blood and Shadows. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Ancient Dreams (2012) #1-6.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome and Dawn McTeigue. Cover by Dawn McTeigue.

Cara Wynter believed the gods were only myths until she tumbles into a dream that pulls her back to another life in a forgotten, bloody age. She dreams of Hades' son and a lustful goddess, of limitless power, death, and love lost.

Softcover, 140 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Ancient Dreams (2012) #1-6.

Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome and Dawn McTeigue. Cover by Dawn McTeigue.

"My tale starts with a 'once upon a time.'"

A long time ago, beings lived who could control the elements, immortality, and time. We called them gods and gave them our worship. They played with us like toys, took our lives and sabotaged our love. Now, the gods are myths. Stories in books-not to be confused with our modern world. I believed this until I found myself tumbling through a dream. This dream took me to another life. To a forgotten time in a bloody age. I dreamt of Hades's son and a lustful goddess. I dreamt of limitless power and revolving time. I dreamt a death and love that was mine... My name is Cara Wynter, and this is my story."

Cara Wynter is a literature student living with her twin sister, Lily, in Fairhaven, Washington. A daughter of witches, touch brings Cara only pain, and dark visions of pasts and futures she can rarely change. Already fighting to exist in her strange reality, she begins to crumble when the reoccurring dreams of her own death begin. In a desperate attempt to unlock the secrets in the violent images, she finds herself lost in a contest between love and the will of the ancient gods. With only forgotten memories and the pages of a book to guide her, she struggles to understand her past and break a deadly curse. Cara must face her worst fears, to save the soul of a god she has treasured for centuries, and a love she cannot live without. JP Roth's Ancient Dreams graphic novel includes 9 chapters of full color stories, including 3 never collected before, in a complete 160-page collection.

Ancient Dreams is written by author, dreamer and wild child extraordinaire JP Roth. Roth is an American Novelist, and owner of Rothic Comics, founded in 2012, through which she has produced and published five of her original series.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

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Saga of the First King: Book 2 - 1st printing. By R.A. Salvatore. Searching for his long-lost father, Bransen Garibond is pressed into service in a hopeless war against the brutal Ancient Badden, and learns that the desperation of war can make unlikely allies into the friends he never had. Hardcover, 384 pages, Text Only. Cover price $25.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki.

The Ancient Magus' Bride is an all-new manga series that features a fascinating relationship between a troubled teenage girl and an inhuman wizard. Chise Hatori has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his bride!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

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Exclusive Loot Crate Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki.

The Ancient Magus' Bride is an all-new manga series that features a fascinating relationship between a troubled teenage girl and an inhuman wizard. Chise Hatori has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his bride!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki.

The Ancient Magus' Bride is an all-new manga series that features a fascinating relationship between a troubled teenage girl and an inhuman wizard. Kore Yamazaki combines a fantastical shoujo style with a darker, brooding tone that is reminiscent of shonen hits like Pandora Hearts and Blue Exorcist. Chise Hatori has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki.

Chise Hatori has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his bride!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki.

Chise Hatori has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus,"a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his bride!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki.

The Ancient Magus' Bride is a supernatural romance manga series that features a fascinating relationship between a troubled teenage girl and an inhuman wizard. Kore Yamazaki combines a fantastical shoujo style with a darker, brooding tone that is reminiscent of shonen hits like Pandora Hearts and Blue Exorcist. Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again.

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. English Adaptation by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 10 -2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. English Adaptation by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. English Adaptation by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. English Adaptation by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. English Adaptation by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. English Adaptation by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. English Adaptation by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kore Yamazaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. English Adaptation by Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane.

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice - and his wife!

Softcover, 5 x 7-in, 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.