Hilari Bell is an American

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 author. She is the author of several science-fiction and fantasy novels including the critically acclaimed Farsala Trilogy.

Bell worked as a reference librarian, but quit in 2005 to write full time. She currently lives with her mother, brother and sister-in-law in Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

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Farsala Trilogy

• Flame
  Fall of a Kingdom
  Fall of a Kingdom is the first novel in the Farsala Trilogy by American author Hilari Bell. It was previously published under the name Flame! The series it was in was also referred to as the "Book of Sorahb".-Plot summary:...
  
   (2003) (now titled Fall of a Kingdom)
• Rise of a Hero
  Rise of a Hero
  Rise of a Hero is the 2005 fantasy novel which comprises the second book in the Farsala Trilogy by Hilari Bell.-Plot summary:Legend has it that when Farsala most needs a warrior to lead it, Sorahb son of Rostam will be restored by the god Azura. That time has come. After a devastating loss to the...
  
   (2005)
• Forging the Sword
  Forging the Sword
  Forging the Sword is a fantasy novel written by American author Hilari Bell. It is the third and final book in the Farsala trilogy. It follows the adventures of Jiaan, Kavi, and Soraya as the try to regain control of their country from the invading Hrum empire.-Plot summary:Soraya, Kavi and Jiaan...
  
   (2006)

The Shield, Sword, and Crown series

• Shield of Stars (2007)
• Sword of Waters (2008)
• Crown of Earth (2009)

Knight and Rogue series

• The Last Knight (2007)

Michael, a "knight errant", and Fisk, his "squire"/con artist, must go on an adventure to find a murderess and bring her to justice. This book is part buddy novel, part mystery/adventure.

• Rogue's Home (2008)

Michael and Fisk are back. Michael is now an unredeemed man and when trouble arises at Fisk's home, Micheal wants to help his friend, but fears he might be more of a hindrance then a help.

• Players Ruse (2010)

When Rosamund runs away from home to marry an actor, Micheal and Fisk agree to help her. When they end up in a town terrorized by wreckers, Micheal vows to stop them and win his lady back.

Other novels

• Navohar
  Navohar
  Navohar is a science fiction book by Hilari Bell.-Synopsis:Scientists altered the genetic code of children to protect them from an impending alien invasion...
  
   (2000)
• Songs of Power (2000)
• A Matter of Profit
  A Matter of Profit
  A Matter of Profit is a science fiction novel written by Hilari Bell published in 2001.-Plot summary:Ahvren's people, the Vivitare, have conquered the T'Chin confederacy. After spending two years fighting a brutal war on another world, Ahvren welcomes peace...
  
   (2001)

• The Wizard Test
  The Wizard Test
  The Wizard Test is a children's fantasy novel by Hilari Bell. It was first published in 2005.-Tag Line:Tag line "Honor used to seem so clear to Dayven. Now it had faded into shades of gray. Like a wizard's robe."-Plot summary:...
  
  (2005)
• The Prophecy (2006)

External links

• Author homepage at sfwa.org