Stormrider, young woman Janissary, quests for justice and peace on her rebellion-torn world, several continents away from what she considers home, and for the missing Amulet that can choose the leader of the worlds in concert. Stormrider is in her prime, trained like few others, strong and independent, when she is sent on a mission by the Circle of Nine to retrieve the missing Amulet of the Suonetar. Like the myths of old which tell of heroes and heroines who must discover the worth of friends and the meaning of life, Stormrider is cast adrift in a sea of intrigue, mysticism and magic. Isolated, she is dependent upon her own wits and skills to survive.What the Reviewers say ..."Absolutely memorable mix of mysticism, magic, and lore . . . Vividly rendered and entrancingly told, Stormrider comes highly recommended . . . Readers accustomed to the traditional quest in the fantasy genre will find that Bechko has a striking flair for originality."—Cindy Penn,...

Straight-laced Amanda Clery arrives in Phoenix to work as a bank teller. Ramrod Jake Hollander enters the bank to deposit the monies for the sale of his boss's herd just as a robbery is taking place. In the ensuing chaos, Amanda and Jake end up accused, tried and convicted of masterminding the event. When they escape, Jake teaches the prim easterner all the survival skills at his command. They work together to expose the banker who set them up.