The Complete Volume (Illustrated)

Philip Mazza’a peerless fantasy has accumulated acclaim as a unique adventure tale. Few writers have created a world as distinct as the Harrow, complete with its own geography, history, languages, and legends. And few writers have created two young and endearing protagonists as Molly and Elizabeth, who learn that they have been chosen to make a perilous quest: to journey across the Harrow, deep into the shadow of a dark realm, and destroy an evil force threatening to take over the magical land.

The sisters travel across the Harrow, facing many challenges along the way. They battle fearsome creatures, solve ancient riddles, and make new friends who help them on their journey. In the end, Molly and Elizabeth's journey is a story about two young sisters who discover their inner strength and courage as they work together to conquer their fears. It is a story about hope, friendship, and the power of love.

This complete volume contains all three parts of the epic tale – From Under a Tree (Special Edition), Shadow in the Flame, and Children at the Gate - and features illustrations and a never before published short story that continues the tale.

ISBN: 978-0-9977109-6-0

Book One: From Under a Tree

Visiting their aunt and uncle for the summer, Molly and Elizabeth venture under a sycamore tree and find themselves in a fantastical world known as the Harrow. The girls know little of the troubles that will soon plague this new world but are guided by their uncle’s pet cat to a meeting of wizards where they learn that a long dead evil has been reawakened and is plotting to destroy the world. The sole weapon against this darkness rests on a necklace given to Molly by her uncle.

Soon storms from the east bring the Uakor Turg, dreaded minions of evil, while ghost demons and dark wizards wage war across the lands and capture the sacred tree of peace, the Aina Dur. To save the Harrow, Molly and her sister must an adventure with others to face the darkest of evil.

This Special Edition book was published to commemorate the third anniversary of the first printing of From Under a Tree. The book features a map of the Harrow, an introduction by the author, several new scenes from the author’s original manuscript, and appendices containing historical background of the events of the Harrow.

The appendices include material that adds to the depth of Harrow and elaborates the stories of individual characters, but would have slowed down the main narrative too much to be included there. It is possible to read, enjoy and understand From Under a Tree without this information, but the appendices reward the reader with enhanced understanding of the characters, history, and culture of the Harrow. Within the appendices you will learn the chronology of the Ages: The Age of Fire, The Age of Kings, and The Age of War. You will experience the Ay' Panul, or great upheaval, as written by Tollen Popperdock, and the mystical tenets of the I' Ra Heru, the mighty father feline creator of the Ra Cath.

ISBN: 978-0-9977109-0-8

Book Two: Shadow in the Flame

Possessing an awesome power, she is only beginning to understand, Molly must summon the devastating yet darkly magic of the Lia Fail on a fateful mission to save the Harrow, and protect the future from the forces of evil. Once again Fairfax, wizard of the Order of the Edainar, must seek the help of all the great races.

Many battles are fought, while an evil presence lurks quietly in the Drueger, slithering within the flames of the devil tower Urth' Goroth. It is the Lor Shys and soon she will face the Huntress, leader of the Tar Shor or Guild of Witches, a Guild long since banished from Katzhu Pu.

Meanwhile, the great Erol Carrick musters the armies of man, dwarf, feline, and elf in an effort to cleanse the Harrow of the worm brood. His efforts provide Molly and those who journey with her the time to travel to the Drueger to face the evil master. But soon she and the others walk blindly into a trap, as unexpected enemies lay in wait ahead.

As the ravening forces of darkness encroach on every side and the time of a great confrontation draws near, those chosen to defend the world must draw their battle lines and prepare to fight with, and for, their lives. There is no certainty of success.  If they fail, the world collapses.

Shadow in the Flame continues a complex and inspiring story that takes place in a magical world. It is the second book in a most delightfully imaginative series in recent memory, with compelling characters and the scope of a thrilling, rich, and captivating world.

ISBN: 978-0-9977109-1-5

Book Three: Children at the Gate

Legend has it that the White Knight is a spirit that descends upon the Harrow during dark times, battling any evil that threatens the land. Strangeness is upending this peaceful world, and there are many who believe the White Knight is long gone.

As menacing demons spring from an underground labyrinth, armies race to defeat the enemy that is now everywhere. Battles are waged and the secret of the White Knight is revealed, while Molly discovers her formidable power, which is dangerous in the wrong hands. She must master it quickly because her fatal clash with the dark master is coming.  

In time, the common purpose will draw the forces of good together. Their courage and convictions will be tested, and their fates will be decided, as their crusade continues: to take back, or lose forever, the only world they have. Against them, all stands an enemy neither mortal nor merciful: demons and their minions bent on slaughtering and subjugating the last of the races.

But treachery is afoot deep in the wizards’ ranks. And the blackest of magic is twisting the helpless into murderous agents of evil. To halt the insidious plot, Molly must summon her powerful magic and use its devastating power as the ultimate weapon.

In the last installment of The Harrow Saga, readers continue to become immersed in a tremendous medieval-style epic of war, but also experience a very frightening journey into a nightmare. In Children at the Gate, Molly and Elizabeth continue their journey until a final confrontation with demonic power.

ISBN: 978-0-9977109-2-2