From New York Times bestselling author Colleen Houck, Tigerâs Tale begins a new series which reimagines the epic fantasy Tigerâs Curse and delights readers with more romance, danger, and magic, leaving them breathless and yearning for more.
The Tigerâs Curse takes many forms ...
Anastasia and Verusha Stepanov are the tsarâs only children, heirs to the prosperous and sprawling Kievian Empire. Headstrong and fierce, the twins have long scorned their fatherâs opulent palace and the diplomatic obligations that come with it, preferring to train with the Royal Guard and dream of a soldierâs life beyond the palace walls.
But with their father lost in the recent war and their once indomitable mother succumbing to illness, the young women know that one of them must soon ascend the throne, make a politically advantageous marriage, and begin producing heirs. Yet the succession is far from clear, as both would prefer the path of the second born: head the Royal Guard, travel the far reaches of the empire, and seek out a destiny of her own making.
As their beloved motherâs condition worsens, the sisters grow more desperate, seeking any healer who might give her more time. But when a stranger arrives offering another option, the sisters refuse his proposal and banish the strange man. As he departs, the stranger unleashes a devastating curse that sends Veru and Stacia fleeing their home on an adventure beyond anything they ever imagined ...
Colleen Houck is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tigerâs Curse series and the Reawakened series. Her books have appeared on the USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Walmart bestseller lists, among many others. She has been a Parentsâ Choice Award winner and has been reviewed and featured on MTV.com and in the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Girlsâ Life magazine, and Romantic Times, which called Tigerâs Curse âone of the best books I have ever read.â Colleen lives in Salem, Oregon, with her husband and a huge assortment of plush tigers.
Zura Johnson is a classically trained stage actor. She has performed in stages from her childhood home in California to the East coast, and all the way to Singapore. She has now worked in theater and as a voice actor for more than twenty years. She holds an MFA from the Old Globe Theatre and the University of San Diego.
Neil Shah is an Audie-nominated and multi AudioFile Earphones Awardâwinning narrator who has recorded over 250 audiobooks spanning across almost every genre, as well as numerous long-form journalism articles. AudioFile magazine has commended him for âan absolutely mesmerizing listening experienceâ and as âan outstanding narrator who adds a healthy dose of personality to each of the characters.â As a classically trained actor, he has appeared off Broadway and on regional stages, as well as in film and television. He records from his home studio in Oregonâs beautiful Wine Country.