J. Edwards Holt
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Born in North Carolina, United States, J. Edwards Holt always knew that he wanted to be a writer. After graduating high school, he attended college and pursued a degree in education, but later decided to change course and follow his dream to become a novelist and children's author.
Now a bestselling author, ordained minister, and mental health advocate, Holt spends his free time reading and helping the less fortunate in his community. He is passionate about spreading Christian messages through his writing, watching science fiction and superhero movies, and collecting comic books. 
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Little Men, Big Treasures
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Fantasy
O’balin, son of Blorn is an eager young dwarf and a native to the mysterious Mountain Realm. Having been a treasure hunter for most of his life, O’balin is overjoyed when he hears that the king of the Mountain Realm is offering a vast reward to the one who finds The Lost Treasure of Undur, a long-lost treasure that has been missing for generations. Despite warnings from his neurotic brother and others around his home, O’balin is unable to pass up such a grand opportunity and thus gathers a handful of his family and friends to accompany him on the journey of a lifetime. Along the way O’balin and his comrades experience grand adventures, incredible battles, fun and laughs, sacrifice, and even loss in the first to come in a series of epic tales by Author J. Edwards Holt. 
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The Summoner's Gem
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Fantasy
Three decades after returning home from the adventure that made him famous, the legendary dwarf treasure hunter O’balin Undur has gone missing. Many have presumed O’balin to be dead, including his old friend Bindle, the aged and worn mayor of Mountainside Village. After receiving an urgent letter addressed specifically to him, Bindle sneaks out of town to visit the home of an old friend; There he is greeted by a surprising guest who claims to have seen O’balin alive, searching for a mysterious stone called the Summoner’s Gem. Middle-aged and tired, but still craving adventure, Bindle leaves behind his home and family and embarks on a quest to find his long-lost friend. Along the way Bindle forms lasting friendships, travels to new and strange places, and finds himself face to face with a wizard in an encounter that will forever change his life. Experience adventure, suspense, and even laughs in the epic follow-up to J. Edwards Holt’s “Little Men, Big Treasures”. 
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The Battle of Danamor
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Fantasy
Peace turns to chaos in the Mountain Realm when a great evil threatens to destroy the kingdom of Danamor. With their king gone, having mysteriously vanished, the dwarves of Danamor struggle to maintain their peaceful way of life. It seems that no one, not even the fallen king’s trusted followers, are able to unite the divided and leaderless kingdom.One day, an unsuspecting young dwarf named Dwobble finds himself caught in the middle of the political conflict, but not before embarking on a journey that leads him to learn great truths about his family’s past.Along his journey, Dwobble encounters fantastic mythical creatures, forms an unlikely friendship with a living legend, and is ultimately faced with a life-changing decision in the epic final chapter of J. Edwards Holt’s “Little Men, Big Treasures” trilogy. 
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The Jealous Little Ogre
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Fantasy
Written specifically for younger readers, J. Edwards Holt’s “The Jealous Little Ogre” is a children’s story that teaches the value of appreciating the ones we love. “The Jealous Little Ogre” tells the story of a young ogre who lives happily in the forest with his mother and father. When a new family member comes along that could potentially replace him, he begins to have feelings of jealousy and anger. When he realizes he is being selfish, Little Ogre goes to a talking horse, who gives him guidance on how to deal with his negative feelings. 
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The Storyteller's Diary
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Fantasy
Whether you’re looking for mystery, adventure, light-hearted laughs, or even something on the scarier side, “The Storyteller’s Diary” has it all! Set in the fantasy world of J. Edwards Holt’s “Little Men, Big Treasures” trilogy, this collection of short stories includes over a dozen tales, featuring all kinds of fantastic mythical creatures like dragons, wizards, elves, and much, much more! 
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The Beast of Tiragalda
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Fantasy
Harim the Hunter is one of the most powerful and renowned warriors in the immortal realm of Antaria. One day he is summoned by a member of King Gazalore’s council, who tasks him with traveling to Tiragalda — the mortal world — to track down and slay the dreaded Vigo, a demon that threatens to wreak havoc if left unchecked. Only having been to Tiragalda a handful of times, Harim enlists the help of some of its own natives in his search for the beast. In an unexpected turn of events, Harim and his new friends find themselves up against a legion of powerful enemies in a fight for their lives. 
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Barrenworld: Curse of the Warlord's Chalice
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Fantasy
Long ago, an evil wizard rose to power and waged war on mankind. Few were willing to stand against the dark wizard, and those that did, fell. Desperate and determined to save his people, a king named Astilles traveled to a realm called Barrenworld, where he found the Warlord’s Chalice, an ancient cup said to give infinite power to those who drink from it. Believing himself to have no other choice, Astilles drank from the chalice and gained the strength to defeat his enemies — but that strength came at a great cost, as the chalice only granted it in exchange for eternal servitude. Eventually, the story of Astilles faded into legend, until centuries later the chalice would return to claim its next victim. 
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Barrenworld: Den of Elyptus
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Fantasy
After suffering great loss, but still surviving impossible odds on their journey to Avanoth, the newly formed Collective travels across the massive Central Continent. Hunted by powerful dark forces, the unlikely group of heroes race against time to reach the den of the mighty dragon, Elyptus. But their journey will not be an easy one — as word of the Warlord’s Chalice and its power spreads, devastating truths are revealed and old enemies return to cause chaos and division. 
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Barrenworld: Rise of the Red Sun
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Fantasy
After coming to the stark realization that they were deceived by a close and trusted ally, the surviving members of the Collective struggle to find purpose in the new apocalyptic, war-torn world around them. When their paths inevitably cross, they begin a new quest to discover the truth and secrets behind the Warlord’s Chalice. Their journey soon leads them into new and uncharted territory, where they must face trials unimagined with nothing to rely on but blind faith and the words of ancient texts. 
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Sparrow Songbird
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Fantasy, Short Story
In this short story by J. Edwards Holt, a young girl named Adeline struggles to take care of her mother after the untimely loss of her father. One day while roaming through the woods, Adeline meets a mysterious new friend - a sparrow that follows her and sings a cheerful tune to brighten her mood. 
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The Queen's Colors
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Fantasy
The Karanatos region is primarily inhabited by a race of green goblins that keep to themselves. For centuries the goblins have dwelled quietly inside mountains and underground colonies, ruled by their beloved queen, Igosalma. They live perfect lives, uninterrupted — until one day the flame of an old rivalry is rekindled when a hunting party is attacked by the green goblins’ supposed worst enemy: gray goblins. The queen and her most trusted associates must then decide how to retaliate: will they turn the other cheek, or will they engage their long-time foes in an all-out war? 
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The Reason for Rhyming
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Poetry
Are you a fan of poetry? Do you enjoy poems that have deeper meaning, poems written to make you laugh, or even poems that were just randomly thought up in the shower? If so, this is the read for you! From the author of “The Storyteller’s Diary”, the beloved collection of short stories by J. Edwards Holt, comes “The Reason for Rhyming” — a book of poems with many of the same mystical and heart-warming elements. 
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