About
I am Alma Alexander, author of the HarperCollins YA series, WORLDWEAVERS. The third book, "Cybermage," has just been released in hard cover. Book 1 -- "Gift of the Unmage" -- and book 2 -- Spellspam -- are out in paperback.
I write for both adults and children and have published 10 books. My best known book, "Secrets of Jin Shei," is currently out in 13 languages worldwide. Among my other books are the high-fantasy duology "The Hidden Queen" and "Changer of Days. "
I have lived and worked on four continents, and currently make my home in Washington state with my husband, two cats and assorted visiting wildlife.
A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy
Description
<p>Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</p>
Reviews
"Suspensful fantasy."<br /> —ALA Booklist<br /><br />"…this book's energetic plot, well-integrated back story, and teen characters will make fans very happy and bring new readers under the series' spell."<br /> —Kirkus Reviews<br /><br />"…an incredibly enjoyable tale that blends reality, legend, and magic in one of the freshest fantasy narratives this year."<br /> —Kara Chancellor, Kliatt (starred review)<br /><br />"Alexander creates a cast of memorable characters who continue to grow into their magical abilities…"<br /> —Teri S. Lesesne, VOYA<br /><br />"Once again, Alexander gives us a story that is engaging, complex, and filled with young people who must face decisions and actions that will impact them for the rest of their lives."<br /> —Gayle Surrette, SFRevu<br /><br />"Alexander, like Thea, can weave worlds; she seamlessly blends together the worlds of fantasy, science fiction, myth, and contemporary teen life."<br /> —Samantha Larsen Hastings, School Library Journal
