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The Lost Ancients #1–3 omnibus
The Lost Ancients: Books 1-3
Collection of the first three books in The Lost Ancients series
The beginning: Archeologist Taryn St. Giles has spent her life mining the ruins of the elves who vanished from the Four Kingdoms a thousand years ago. But when her patrons begin disappearing too—and then turning up dead—she finds herself unemployed, restless, and desperate. So she goes looking for other missing things: as a bounty hunter.
Tracking her first fugitive—the distractingly handsome and strangely charming Alric—she unearths a dangerous underworld of warring crime lords, demonic squirrels, and a long-lost elven artifact capable of unleashing a hell on earth.
Chased, robbed, kidnapped, and distressingly low on rent money, Taryn just wants one quiet beer and to catch her fugitive. But there’s more to Alric than his wicked grin—is he a wanted man or the city’s only hope? With menacing mages in pursuit and her three alcoholic faery sidekicks always in her hair, Taryn’s curiosity might finally solve the mystery of the elves… or be the death of her and destroy her world.
The beginning: Archeologist Taryn St. Giles has spent her life mining the ruins of the elves who vanished from the Four Kingdoms a thousand years ago. But when her patrons begin disappearing too—and then turning up dead—she finds herself unemployed, restless, and desperate. So she goes looking for other missing things: as a bounty hunter.
Tracking her first fugitive—the distractingly handsome and strangely charming Alric—she unearths a dangerous underworld of warring crime lords, demonic squirrels, and a long-lost elven artifact capable of unleashing a hell on earth.
Chased, robbed, kidnapped, and distressingly low on rent money, Taryn just wants one quiet beer and to catch her fugitive. But there’s more to Alric than his wicked grin—is he a wanted man or the city’s only hope? With menacing mages in pursuit and her three alcoholic faery sidekicks always in her hair, Taryn’s curiosity might finally solve the mystery of the elves… or be the death of her and destroy her world.
- GenresFantasy
1006 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2016
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About the author
Marie Andreas
51 books251 followersMarie is a fantasy and science fiction reader with a serious writing addiction, and a few awards to go with it. If she wasn't writing about all the people in her head, she'd be lurking about coffee shops annoying total strangers with her stories. So really, writing is a way of saving the masses. Her fantasy series, The Lost Ancients, starts with The Glass Gargoyle. The entire six book, Lost Ancient series is complete for binge time!
There is also a completed space opera trilogy, with Warrior Wench, Victorious Dead, and Defiant Ruin. Vas and her crew of mercs launched a new series with Traitor's Folly which is also now complete.
A Curious Invasion-- a steampunk-is out and has two more books out as well. Vampires, mermaids, pharaohs, and TEA!
Essence of Chaos is the first book in a completed epic fantasy trilogy.
The Girl with the Iron Wing is a thriller/Urban Fantasy, and the first book in the Broken Veils series. The trilogy is now completed.
A trio of sisters is represented facing their biggest challenges in the Magic & Sorcery Chronicles--a clean romantasy trilogy.
A new paranormal cozy mystery fantasy series launches with Mischief in a Bottle.
More new books, series, and adventures coming in 2026!
When not saving the masses from coffee shop shenanigans, Marie likes to visit the UK and keeps hoping someone will give her a nice summer home in the Forest of Dean or northern Wales.
To find out more about the books, and future series, please visit her website at www.marieandreas.com--especially if you happen to have a small cottage to give her.
There is also a completed space opera trilogy, with Warrior Wench, Victorious Dead, and Defiant Ruin. Vas and her crew of mercs launched a new series with Traitor's Folly which is also now complete.
A Curious Invasion-- a steampunk-is out and has two more books out as well. Vampires, mermaids, pharaohs, and TEA!
Essence of Chaos is the first book in a completed epic fantasy trilogy.
The Girl with the Iron Wing is a thriller/Urban Fantasy, and the first book in the Broken Veils series. The trilogy is now completed.
A trio of sisters is represented facing their biggest challenges in the Magic & Sorcery Chronicles--a clean romantasy trilogy.
A new paranormal cozy mystery fantasy series launches with Mischief in a Bottle.
More new books, series, and adventures coming in 2026!
When not saving the masses from coffee shop shenanigans, Marie likes to visit the UK and keeps hoping someone will give her a nice summer home in the Forest of Dean or northern Wales.
To find out more about the books, and future series, please visit her website at www.marieandreas.com--especially if you happen to have a small cottage to give her.
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April 28, 2021
A delightful, light fantasy romp. Some interesting takes on what would otherwise just be tropes. I had read the first book as a freebie a while back, and it made enough of an impression that i jumped on the opportunity at this "boxed" set. The one negative is that there was a bit too much heavy-handed rehashing of "the story so far" in book 3, but it was spaced out through the first half of the book and not dumped on the reader all at once. Will definitely consider buying the rest of the series if they're on sale.
November 17, 2023
The Lost Ancients - Books 1-3
The first book was a little difficult to get into. I kept pushing on and it became interesting, to me, about hallway in. The fantasy beasts were a bit too weird. By the second book, I was invested and interested in the story. I was sad when the third book came to an end. I hope to continue the series to find out what happens to Taryne and Alric, the faeries and Taryne's friends.
The first book was a little difficult to get into. I kept pushing on and it became interesting, to me, about hallway in. The fantasy beasts were a bit too weird. By the second book, I was invested and interested in the story. I was sad when the third book came to an end. I hope to continue the series to find out what happens to Taryne and Alric, the faeries and Taryne's friends.
November 17, 2022
Not that was a wild ride. I was determined to finish all three books. I really liked the characters. I think the wording was good BUT my only problem with the books, it was way too long. I found myself skipping over a lot of the 3rd book. I couldn't keep my attention focused. I'm sorry this isn't a very good review but, this is my opinion.
June 4, 2020
This series is a keeper for sure. Taryn's interaction with her fairies alone are worth the purchase. When you add her friends Covy and Harlan, and bartender Foxmorton and the regulars at the Shimmering Dewdrop you'll wish you could join them on their next quest
January 18, 2020
These are fun books to read. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. There where some editing issues but over all I couldn’t put them down.
January 9, 2021
A wonderfully fun adventure!
December 10, 2021
Great reading
Very engrossing series. Haven’t read stuff this good in a while. I highly recommend it and want to read more.
Very engrossing series. Haven’t read stuff this good in a while. I highly recommend it and want to read more.
September 21, 2022
Great story line!
Excitement, never knowing what is going to happen next. Great characters and the imagination to come up with them and the story line!
Excitement, never knowing what is going to happen next. Great characters and the imagination to come up with them and the story line!
April 28, 2021
The Glass Gargoyle
****
What a fascinating world Marie has created with her Lost Ancients series! I am so glad I ran across this series! Drunk warrior fairies, archeology, magic, fighting and mysteries! This is an exciting, unique story and I cannot wait to start the next book!
The Obsidian Chimera
****
More ancient artifacts, more destruction, more mythical creatures, more magic and more elves. Things are not as they seem and another epic adventure unfolds!
The Emerald Dragon (The Lost Ancients Book, #3)
*****
Things are never easy or peaceful for Taryn and they just seem to get progressively worse. There are new characters, evil renditions of one, and a few imposters. The action is non-stop. It ends on a cliffhanger so I am off to download the next one.
****
What a fascinating world Marie has created with her Lost Ancients series! I am so glad I ran across this series! Drunk warrior fairies, archeology, magic, fighting and mysteries! This is an exciting, unique story and I cannot wait to start the next book!
The Obsidian Chimera
****
More ancient artifacts, more destruction, more mythical creatures, more magic and more elves. Things are not as they seem and another epic adventure unfolds!
The Emerald Dragon (The Lost Ancients Book, #3)
*****
Things are never easy or peaceful for Taryn and they just seem to get progressively worse. There are new characters, evil renditions of one, and a few imposters. The action is non-stop. It ends on a cliffhanger so I am off to download the next one.
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