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From condemned prisoner to food taster for the Commander of Ixia, from apprentice to a charismatic assassin to warrior with ever-evolving magical powers, Yelena is a remarkable heroine like none you've ever experienced. Follow her amazing journey through Maria V. Snyder's breathtaking fantasy series, which New York Times bestselling author Mercedes Lackey calls "engaging and entirely original…fascinating in its rich detail." Bundle includes Poison Study, Magic Study and Fire Study, and also includes as a special bonus, the online read written exclusively for eHarlequin.com, Assassin Study!
Maria V. Snyder changed from being a meteorologist to a novelist in 1995, when she began writing to keep her sanity while raising two children. Since then, she has published numerous freelance articles in magazines and newspapers, and teaches fiction-writing classes at the local college and area libraries. The classes give her the wonderful opportunity to encourage fellow writers, and to keep improving her craft.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Maria always had a fascination with big storms. Dreaming of chasing tornados, Maria earned a bachelors of science degree in meteorology at Penn State University. But she discovered, much to her chagrin, that forecasting the weather wasn't one of her skills. In order to chase tornados you had to predict where they might form. Creating fantasy worlds where she has complete control of the weather was more agreeable to her.
Maria's research on food-tasting methods with an expert chocolate taster, her husband, turned out to be a delicious bonus while writing Poison Study.
Maria has a brown belt in Isshinryu Karate, and enjoys playing volleyball and the cello. Traveling in general and via cruise ship in particular are her biggest distractions from writing. Maria has traveled to Belize, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean and through the Panama Canal.
Maria lives with her husband, son, daughter and yellow lab, Hazelnut, in Pennsylvania where she is at work on more LUNA novels. She is also pursuing a master's degree in writing popular fiction from Seton Hill University.
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Posted April 7, 2013
This is an amazing book! It is a all out action, suspence, mystery, and thriller! If you liked this book, also read Bloody Jack. They are totally different but the strong femae heroine makes them both equally phenomanal!
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Posted February 24, 2010
I absolutely LOVE this series. I first came across Posion Study (the first book in the series) when I was at B&N one day just browsing. I am the type that will buy a book based on the cover description. It seemed thrilling and adventurous and I love anything that involves fantasy and the supernatural. This series of books has everything: intrigue, romance, the supernatural, drama, and much more! I could not put them down! I looked forward to reading every page and every word. I was sad when I finished the series in less than 2 days! Give the Study series a shot and you will NOT be disappointed. I guarantee it! :)
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Posted December 8, 2012
Great books
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Posted October 5, 2012
A true treasure. This book is the perfect pace. Its absolutely fascinating. Dont pass this one up! You wont be sorry!
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Posted September 21, 2012
Absolutely wonderful ! I adore this series!
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Posted June 27, 2012
I just loved this book. I love fantasy stories but am hesitant to choose a new author. I am so glad i did choose her though.
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Posted April 11, 2012
This story isn't one I would normally chose to read, but by a happy accident I ended up giving it a try and could not put it down. There is something compelling about the way the author writes that keeps you engrossed in the story. I would defintely recommend these books to others. In fact, I have already passed them along to my sister who is even pickier than I am about what she reads & she loves it as well.
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Posted February 22, 2012
Enough said
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Posted December 27, 2011
Recommended by a friend, this imaginative adventure was very satisfying. Loved that it came bundled too. A must read!
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Posted October 7, 2011
This series is SO amazing!!! Its my favorite because its so well written and you never get tired of it
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Posted December 23, 2010
I can't put this book series down!!!
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From condemned prisoner to food taster for the Commander of Ixia, from apprentice to a charismatic assassin to warrior with ever-evolving magical powers, Yelena is a remarkable heroine like none you've ever experienced. Follow her amazing journey through Maria V. Snyder's breathtaking fantasy series, which New York Times bestselling author Mercedes Lackey calls "engaging and entirely original…fascinating in its rich detail." Bundle includes Poison Study, Magic Study and Fire Study, and also includes as a special ...