UPCOMING RELEASE ON June 24th, 2025
Stolen Histories will be out in June, and is ready to be pre-ordered!
Enter the World of Avalon
Stolen Histories
A world of magic is being swallowed by an empire that takes what it wants. A girl in over her head is after a stolen artifact, two master thieves are leading a crew to reclaim lost treasures, and their team is anything but ordinary—some of them shouldn’t even exist. With shaky loyalties, dangerous magic, and an empire tightening its grip, their plan is held together by luck and desperation. They might just pull it off… if the world—or they—don’t tear them apart first.
In this story about secrets, family, and good old-fashioned heists, a ruthless empire hoards stolen history, and a daring crew is reckless enough to take it back. But in a game where power is everything and disaster is inevitable, the difference between a successful job and a fatal mistake might come down to who's willing to risk it all.
Reviews Are Coming In...
FROM KIRKUS REVIEWS!
"A richly imagined, character-driven fantasy that’s bursting with magic and mischief."
— Kirkus Reviews
"This book is fire. If you’re into heists, sharp-tongued women with secrets, or rebellion served with banter and blood magic, you need to read this. Stolen Histories is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, N.K. Jemisin, or anyone who ever rooted for the morally gray underdog. It’s fun, it’s furious, and it’s got heart for days."
— Literary Titan Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Author B.R. Michaels has done an excellent job in creating an eclectic group of rogues who bring humor, personality, and gravitas to the dynamic narrative. This novel proved to be adrenaline-filled from start to finish."
— Philip Zozzaro, Portland Book Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐
"... The characters had that element that I was hoping for and enjoyed the overall storyline being told... B. R. Michaels wrote this perfectly and it left me wanting to read more in this series and from B. R. Michaels." — Kat on BookSirens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"... The world building by this author is rich and colorful. The magic system was very much connected to culture and identity. I also really appreciated how queerness is portrayed—it felt organic and present without being treated as something out of the norm..." — mollykate on BookSirens ⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Very good world building. The characters were great and you can’t help wanting the best for them. The book was left on a good cliffhanger. Would definitely buy it and follow the series."
— Elizabeth on BookSirens ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Shatterpoint is a novella also set in Avalon, telling the story of Amari and Taliya's first meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did you come up for the idea for Stolen Histories?
My first inspiration for it was the idea that I could write a story with the inverse of the 'secret magical race that was thought a myth' trope. Basically, what if humans were the ones thought extinct? That idea has long since evolved into something rather different, but I still like to keep many of my core themes!
What are the different human races in Avalon?
The Sonai — Nullifiers
The Taos — Nightbloods
The Skorae — Sky Lords
The Andan — Forest Children
The Ashan — Sun Eaters
The Bera — Mountain Dwellers
The Osiyi — Sea Folk
Tell me about this generic sounding evil empire?
Well, the systems of opressions are pretty bland and generic! That's what makes it an empire. I like to think the people running it—the Eindride royal family and their minions—make for pretty interesting antagonists and foils. I try not to bog the book down too much with fantasy politics, but if that's your thing (like me) you won't be disapointed by the rest of the series!
What is a seer?
Seer, oracle, prophet, etc... Different names for someone who has insight into the future. This can mean visions, prophecies, simple instincts, or whatever else you can imagine. How this magic manifests is different per person, and I have fun writing how Amari's powers work, especially since she doesn't fully understand herself!
So there's different worlds or different dimensions?
Both! But for this book, dimensional travel is what we will be focusing on. Avalon is a world of magic with set rules and limitations, but occasionally there are portals to places with none of that, which pushes the characters out of their comfort zone.
I'm confused and I don't see my question.
Head over to the contact page, or maybe my tumblr! I'm always happy to answer questions about my stories!
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