Watcher
Being a Seer is lonely. Gregor is the only person he knows who can speak to his guardian angel. He has grown isolated from other people, wandering the land, contentment always out of reach. But everything changes when he finds another Seer. Ayola is born into slavery on a Mississippi plantation in 1810, stunning her Guardian with her abilities.When Gregor chances upon newborn Ayola, the ancient Seer is shocked to discover another of his kind. His long and lonely existence will be utterly transformed by his determination to watch over the little girl. When he stays in the area to mentor her, he not only becomes involved in the project to bring the first steamboat to the Mississippi River, but he finds that the human companionship and love he has been avoiding for so long is inevitable.Watcher takes place in the universe of the Guardians series, taking Guardians and Seers into the past. In the first Guardians trilogy, we meet a modern young Seer who explores the nature of Guardians with the help of her friends. The Seer Chronicles is a darker tale, containing disturbing themes inherent in a society structured around slavery. In this era, even a Seer is not safe from the horrors that humans can inflict on each other. However, despite the perils of such a time, people will always manage to find love.
A Secret Sin, A Silent Sea
Maris Andlein is a widow trying to rebuild her life after the war that claimed her husband. But when strangers arrive demanding something called Virian's treasure, the peaceful life she has fought to preserve collapses in a single night. What the hunters believe she possesses-and what they are willing to become to claim it-will turn her lonely homestead into the birthplace of a legend.Captain Islen is a pirate who has survived long enough to know that stories have power. Aboard the Sea Drake, he tells the tale of Maris and the night monsters came for her-never suspecting that the young wizard listening in is already tangled in the fate that story set in motion.Azael is brilliant, reckless, and accused of a crime he did not commit. When he is dragged before a hostile court, he must place his fate in larger hands and set the mission ahead of his life. The sentence passed that day will echo for generations.A Secret Sin, A Silent Sea is a mythic fantasy of hidden histories, rising legends, and the moment the wizard Azael the Slywas cast into history.
The Orphans of Nilad
THE #1 FANTASY BESTSELLERA mysterious message. A band of outcasts.To survive Nilad, they'll need to discover who they can trust-and what they're willing to fight for.In the fractured ward of Nilad, four outcasts are drawn together by a single, mysterious note. Nameless but urgent, it promises danger, answers, and perhaps the one thing they all crave but no longer fully believe in: a way home.EoC was raised among nobility and taught that power exists to serve the people, even when the people no longer believe in their rulers. Kaida fights for what remains of her family, her loyalty as sharp as the arrows she lets fly to protect her chosen circle. Dinger, once little more than muscle and instinct, begins a deep transformation as the weight of his axe gives way to the stirrings of his heart. And Kekron, hardened by a life of isolation, must confront the most dangerous question of all-what trust truly costs when you've always stood alone.Their path through Nilad is soaked in blood, in bone-jarring strikes and battles that are as brutal as they are precise. Around them, politics churn-ancient dynasties, generational legacies, and a complex magic system that tangles power, fear, and control. And at the center of it all lies the Amulet of Planes, a relic rumored to bridge worlds. Finding it could change everything-not just for them, but for the universe itself. Because every choice sends ripples outward, and love, in all its forms, may be the most dangerous force of all.
War Dog
Drustan Seta spent his life fighting cryptids out of myths and legends. What that got him was PTSD, huge gaps in his memory, and an addiction to pain pills. When his only friend Frank goes missing, he believes that finding him might pull him out of his downward spiral. Instead, he gets sucked into a war between two factions bent on bringing back the old Gods and the magic they make possible. If either side prevails, it will mean the end of the world.
A Fragile Spell
Sangria Christmas Lewis, or "Ria" to literally everyone except her mom, never wanted to be a witch. So when she gets fired from her dream job in marketing and is forced to move back home to Seacliff, she's less than thrilled. That is, until she gets the idea to offer destiny love spells online: marketing and magic combined. If only she hadn't screwed up her first spell and made her client fall in love with her. That's what a witch gets when they abandon their magic for years though.The small coastal town of Seacliff has captivated the heart of glassblower Lissa Parker. Unfortunately, the marketing company her studio hired to save their failing business dropped them days before they were supposed to launch a secret campaign. With six months to save her studio, Lissa considers it fate that she stumbles across a woman she recognizes from the marketing company. The fact that the woman claims to be a witch only adds to her curiosity. How exactly does one go from marketing to magic?Lissa needs to find out what Ria knows about her old company's secret marketing campaign so she can save her studio. And Ria needs to figure out how to remove the love spell from her first-ever client. Both women need to learn how to stop keeping secrets and embrace the passion they can't help but feel for each other.
The Witches of Greyfolk
Azael is a defiant young wizard whose dangerous escape rips him-and his companion-from the clutches of the Witches of Greyfolk and hurls them into a wider world of steel, sorcery, and fragile alliances. Hunted by ancient magic and drawn toward secrets that will begin to reshape the world around him, his journey becomes more than survival-it becomes a race to outrun the story being written for him.Captain Islen is a pirate by trade and a survivor of the great Guild Wars-bold, sharp-bladed, and fiercely loyal to his crew. What the witch sisters want from him, he cannot fathom. He knows only this: whatever their designs, he refuses to let Greyfolk pay the price for his escape.Darke is an agent of the Great Library, a relentless warrior bound to its will, moving through the world like a man who understands exactly how stories end...and what they demand in return. His knowledge of Azael-and the ruin that waits along his path-makes him a dangerous guide and an unlikely ally.Together, they are drawn into a journey that will test loyalty, challenge belief, and set in motion consequences none of them can fully escape.The Witches of Greyfolk is a mythic fantasy adventure of perilous roads, hard choices, and a boy standing at the edge of legend.
Art of Blood
Sweeping, intricate, and powerfully written, bestselling author Connor Whiteley's Art of Blood launches a suspenseful story across England.When Lady Isabella Harris meets a beautiful man, they meet forces they never knew existed, and face an epic battle that changes everything. With a richly imagined world full of compelling characters, Connor Whiteley's brilliant storytelling illuminates the timeless struggle between survival, love and loyalty.From its beautifully crafted opening to its powerfully surprising conclusion, this spellbinding masterpiece takes fantasy to soaring new heights and solidifies Whiteley's place as one of the best up and coming writers.
The Broken Heir
The Broken Heir is the first novel in the Harvest of Shadows saga, a dark fantasy set in the ancient realm of Avaloria.In a world shaped by forgotten wars and older mysteries, the great capital of Runeheim stands as a monument to a past few truly understand. Beneath its streets lie ruins older than the kingdom itself, and beyond its walls stretch lands filled with abandoned roads, silent monasteries, and cities that history has tried to forget.What begins as a quiet search for answers soon leads far beyond the boundaries of ordinary life. Ancient temples emerge from the wilderness. The mines of Halveth reveal more than iron buried beneath the earth. And old forces-older than the kingdoms that now rule the land-begin to stir once more.As the truth behind these forgotten places slowly comes to light, those who seek it discover that the past was never truly buried. Some truths were hidden because they were dangerous. Others were hidden because the world was never meant to understand them.Set against a landscape of ruined cities, distant trade routes, and ancient mountains, The Broken Heir begins a story that explores grief, memory, and the fragile boundaries between the living world and the forces that move beneath it.This is the beginning of the Harvest of Shadows saga.
Is Love Worth Salvation?
Born in the biting frost of the peaks, she was forged to be a weapon-as unyielding and silent as the mountain ice. But the world below is a jagged place, filled with corruption that cold steel cannot fix. When an unexpected love thaws her guarded heart, she must face a terrifying choice: remain the perfect, untouchable warrior, or bleed for the only soul that makes her feel alive. In a world of shadows and fear, is one heart worth the price of everything else?
A Wizard Restored
Some stories refuse to stay buried.When a boy's body is discovered drifting in a small boat, the mystery ripples outward through lives already tangled in the unseen currents of the Evermore. Questions multiply, secrets surface, and the truth waiting beneath the water may prove more dangerous than anyone suspects.Darke has spent years walking the hidden roads between worlds, doing the quiet work of the Evermore-standing against the darkness most people never know exists. But when a terrible wrong is uncovered and innocent lives hang in the balance, even a seasoned agent must decide how far he is willing to go to set things right.And far from it all, the wizard Azael the Sly stands at the end of his strength. Hunted by the rising power of the Dark Queen and burdened by the man he once was, he faces a choice he has avoided his entire life: cling to his pride... or surrender his future to the Author who has been writing his story all along.A Wizard Restored brings the Tales of the Evermore trilogy to its powerful conclusion-where long-buried truths come to light, broken things are made whole, and even the slyest of wizards may yet discover what it means to be redeemed.
In the Land of the Vultures
Where death is sacred, love is the ultimate sacrifice.Samara dreams of a man to love her and give her children. But she serves as priestess to the goddess of death. No man dares touch her, until she is rescued from the desert by a man who compels her to lie about what she is.For Darouk, as Maker for the realm of Nehmir, death is his enemy. He's lost too many of his family too soon, including his infant nephew. He'd rather give his care and attention to building roads and buildings that last. He won't risk loving and losing a wife and family. But in order to save the king, the queen and their chance at happiness, both must honor death, then choose love.
Art of Blood
Sweeping, intricate, and powerfully written, bestselling author Connor Whiteley's Art of Blood launches a suspenseful story across England.When Lady Isabella Harris meets a beautiful man, they meet forces they never knew existed, and face an epic battle that changes everything. With a richly imagined world full of compelling characters, Connor Whiteley's brilliant storytelling illuminates the timeless struggle between survival, love and loyalty.From its beautifully crafted opening to its powerfully surprising conclusion, this spellbinding masterpiece takes fantasy to soaring new heights and solidifies Whiteley's place as one of the best up and coming writers.
Subjects We Love to Hate
This 118-page middle-grade contemporary realistic novel follows Idunnu, a Nigerian preteen new to Stoke-on-Trent, England, who dismisses French and Fine Arts as useless - until these subjects become critical in rescuing her brother from abduction. A story of courage, family, and the surprising power of learning, Subjects We Love to Hate celebrates the diversity of modern Britain while showing young readers that every part of their education can shape their future.
Blood on Blank Pages
A century has passed since the Phoenix Reborn, prophesied hero of the holy Oracle, defeated the Dark Lord and his dragonriders. The Book of Blank Pages chronicles how Emperor Artorus Erabos I shattered the spellforged blackhorns of the Dark Lord's pyromancers. Since that day, the heirs of the Phoenix Reborn have ruled the Third Empire of Aurelia in peace and harmony.And yet...Rumors have spread of late that old Artorus III-grandson of the Phoenix Reborn-has begun to lose his mind. Some say he consults with soothsayers and blind prophets rather than heeding the Oracle's holy wisdom; and though none would dare say it openly, the word "heretic" has passed through more than a few lips inside the royal halls of Aurora's Acropolis. What's worse with no son still living and Artorus yet to proclaim an heir, the dynasty of the Phoenix Reborn is plagued by uncertainty. Even the emperor's allies tire of his secrecy, concerned that the empire will crumble around them before they can face the darkness that Artorus swears is yet to come. But the emperor knows a horrible secret, something that could topple the very foundations upon which his throne rests. In the deep recesses of his empire, the blackhorns of the Dark Lord still sound...
Divine Betrayals
When the truth finally breaks the surface, nothing will ever be the same.Luna barely escapes the summit alive, her magic unstable and her circle fractured. With Hunter missing and the kingdoms turning on one another, she and her remaining mates are forced into hiding, until a cryptic vision reveals secrets buried since the dawn of the realms.Whispers of a forgotten god.A war erased from history.And a betrayal powerful enough to poison worlds.As Luna searches for answers, the corruption stalking Terra grows stronger... and so does the pull of the ancient darkness that keeps reaching for her. Every step uncovers new lies woven by gods and mortals alike, each more devastating than the last.All paths now lead toward the truth.One that could save the realms...Or destroy everything.
The Heresy of Silence
The Heresy of Silence is the second novel in the Harvest of Shadows saga.The events at Halveth have changed the balance of the realm. What was once dismissed as rumor and superstition now leaves visible scars across the lands of Avaloria. Armies move, old alliances fracture, and places long forgotten begin to stir with unsettling purpose.Beyond the capital of Runeheim, ancient roads lead to cities abandoned centuries ago. The Temple City-older than the kingdom itself-has awakened once more, its silent terraces and stone galleries becoming the center of forces no living generation fully understands. What was once a ruin has become a refuge, a fortress, and perhaps something far more dangerous.As word spreads of what occurred in the lowlands, those who witnessed the truth find themselves caught between political necessity and a reality few are willing to acknowledge. Kings and councils speak of strategy and stability, but beneath their decisions lies a deeper question: what exactly has been set in motion?The truth is no longer hidden beneath forgotten stone.Across Avaloria, something ancient has begun to move again-something that does not belong to kingdoms, armies, or the living world at all.The Heresy of Silence continues the Harvest of Shadows saga, expanding the world of Avaloria as its mysteries deepen and its history begins to reveal truths long buried beneath the surface of the world.
Blood and Bargains
When the veil is thin, death is only the beginning.This Samhain comes a reminder that some bargains echo across seasons-and the debts of winter's magic must be paid.Power has a price. For Cassandra Deveraux, it's paid in binding magic and forced loyalty, sealed with a bracelet that burns against her skin even as her heart yearns for another. But the forthcoming winter solstice holds more dangers than navigating her engagement to the Ursa King.As political tensions fracture the supernatural world, Cassandra must orchestrate the impossible-returning the dead to the living while hiding a dangerous secret. The child growing within her defies every natural law, a vampire-witch hybrid that could either bridge their fractured world or destroy it entirely.But when love proves stronger than death itself, when true mates are reunited against all odds, the supernatural elite must choose: cling to political convenience or embrace bonds that transcend mortality itself.A tale of forbidden love, impossible resurrection, and dark magic that remembers what the modern supernatural world has forgotten-some powers are worth any price, and the deepest spells flow from hearts willing to sacrifice it all.Blood and Bargains is a darkly romantic, spellbinding paranormal romance filled with forbidden love, forced proximity, and fated mates reunited against all odds. Fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Kerri Maniscalco, and Sarah J. Maas will love this thrilling holiday instalment of the Unnatural Brethren!
Architect's Prize
He found a legend...Where will it take him now?Tobias fell into a disturbing discovery deep in the depths of Ruby Isle.Now he has a choice to make.Will he follow the unknown and risk everything?Or give up and watch his family suffer.You'll love Architect's Prize, a standalone book in the Patmos Sea Fantasy Adventure Series, for its race to adventure, colorful characters, and perplexing places.
Ironbound Path
Joseph hates his job, can barely stand being there. He tried to escape.It didn't work.Now, beaten and bruised in a back alley, he finds his life dream stolen from him.Will he risk everything to find it? Or will he shatter the tentative bonds of new friendship?You'll love Ironbound Path for the high adventure, dangerous monsters, and a treasure hunt to die for.
A Land So Wide
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child comes an irresistible blend of dark fairytale and romantic fantasy. - The town of Mistaken has a secret...and it's up to one woman to uncover the truth, confront her past, and save the man she loves. "Wonderous and haunting. Erin A. Craig strikes gold again." --Marisha Pessl, New York Times bestselling author of Night Film and Darkly "This book is an undeniable triumph. Beautiful and dark and unforgettable." --Shea Ernshaw, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A History of Wild Places Like everyone else in the settlement of Mistaken, Greer Mackenzie is trapped. Founded by an ambitious lumber merchant, the village is blessed with rich natural resources that have made its people prosperous--but at a cost. The same woods that have lined the townsfolks' pockets harbor dangerous beasts: wolves, bears, and the Bright-Eyeds--monsters beyond description who have rained utter destruction down on nearby settlements. But Mistaken's founders made a deal with the mysterious Benevolence: the Warding Stones that surround the town will keep the Bright-Eyeds out--and the town's citizens in. Anyone who spends a night within Mistaken's borders belongs to it forever. Greer, a mapmaker and eccentric dreamer, has always ached to explore the world outside, even though she knows she and her longtime love, Ellis Beaufort, will never see it. Until, on the day she and Ellis are meant to finally begin their lives together, Greer watches in horror as her beloved disappears beyond the Warding Stones, pursued by a monstrous creature. Determined to rescue Ellis, she figures out a way to defy Mistaken's curse and begins a trek through the cold and pitiless wilderness. But there, Greer is hunted, not only by the ruthless Bright-Eyeds but by the secret truths behind Mistaken's founding and her own origins. Playfully drawing from Scottish folklore, Erin A. Craig's adult debut is both a deeply atmospheric and profoundly romantic exploration of freedom versus security: a stunning celebration of one woman's relentless bravery on a quest to reclaim her lost love--and seize her own future.
Tempest of Angels
The quiet ones are the dangerous ones.When Hurricane Helix is announced to hit the Northeast corner of Florida, Corvun and his friends plan a party in an abandoned house on the coast. But danger blows in with the storm, and the group of friends is faced with a fight for their lives.Tempest of Angels is a short story from Angels' Compass, an epic urban fantasy series about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and their plight to end the world.
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The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings Boxed Set 25th Anniversary [Movie Tie-In]
Immerse yourself in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterworks The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King) with this stunning four-volume, deluxe paperback boxed set.In The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in Hobbiton by the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves. He finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli the dwarf; Legolas the elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider. Tolkien's three volume masterpiece is at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale--a story of high and heroic adventure set in the unforgettable landscape of Middle-earth.
The Beginning
Wynter was looking for one night that felt like living. What she found was a cage with elegant walls.Marcus rules his world with cold precision, a vampire who has long since stopped pretending humans are anything more than cattle. He collects them, contracts them, uses them. And when Wynter steps unknowingly into his domain, he doesn't just see another acquisition. He sees something rarer: a despair worth savouring.Ensnared by a blood slave contract before she understands what she's agreed to, Wynter finds herself stripped of choice and pulled into a shadow world she was never meant to know existed. Marcus is not cruel for the sake of it, he is worse than that. He is deliberate. Patient. A predator who prefers the hunt to the kill, and who finds particular pleasure in watching Wynter struggle against a leash she cannot break.Survival becomes her only currency. Every small defiance costs her. Every moment of fear feeds him. And the longer she remains in his world, the more she begins to understand that escape was never really on the table, only endurance, and whatever fractured version of herself she can hold together in the dark.For fans of gothic vampire fiction with teeth. Blood Slave is intended for mature readers 18+ and contains themes of captivity, power imbalance, and dark romance.
Beneath Dark Waters
Torin Maddox is a jaeger - a hunter of the grotesqueries that infest the world of Bodan.When a kraken wreaks havoc along the coasts of Vastrune, Torin joins the hunting fleet to slay it, pursuing the beast to the far reaches of Hebiwa. On those distant shores, Torin unwittingly draws the gaze of the sinister Order of Divine Balance.The fleet returns victorious, but their glory is hollow. A curse begins picking off the survivors one by one. With the city under lockdown and descending into paranoia, Torin finds himself trapped. The gates are barred, the docks shut down, and the very kingdom he saved has become his cage.With the Order stalking him from the shadows, Torin must break the curse before it claims him - if the grotesqueries waiting beyond the walls don't tear him apart first.
A Green and Ancient Light
In a dazzling literary fantasy akin to the work of Nghi Vo and often compared to John Connolly's The Book of Lost Things, step into a world that parallels our own, during a war that parallels World War II, and be prepared to fall in love with this gorgeous and lyrical Realm Award-winning novel. A young boy's serene summer day is shattered by the crash of a bullet-riddled enemy plane. Further disrupting the tranquility are the arrival of Grandmother's strange and unusual friend Mr. Girandole, and the discovery of a riddle in the sacred grove of ruins behind Grandmother's house. In a sumptuous idyllic setting and overshadowed by the threat of war, four unlikely allies learn the values of courage, sacrifice, and what it means to be a family. This 10th anniversary edition of A Green and Ancient Light includes an introduction by the author and a conversation with the editor who helped launch Durbin's novel-writing career.
The Immortal War
The Beginning Histories: The Immortal War is the first in a series of stories from the fantasy world known as Illnu, a world created as a prison to hold the evil that plagued The Void that is called Owa. Told from the point-of-view of Kora the World Historian, this first volume tells of the Brothers that first roamed The Void and from them the Minor Beings that were made as their children and the war that would eventually destroy the Holy City and end with the imprisoning of the evil brother. This is followed by the Immortal Era on the world known as Illnu, from these beings that Endless War that was fought in Owa would continue, ending with the Rouge Immortals being locked away in the Land of Death. This story would end with the beginning of the Mortal Era and would be a direct lead off to the next novel in the series.
Some Sailors Never Die
Take cruiseSee weirdosFight evilAlmost a year ago, Richard and Stanley escaped a nest of supernatural creatures posing as nurses at their retirement home. Together with Richard's granddaughter Burke, they've crisscrossed the country on a mission to protect humanity from the things that go bump in the night, but Stanley's had some mishaps along the way that have left him weak and weary. Burke suggests that a cruise might be just what the doctor ordered, and the two men go along with her plan.But evil never takes a vacation.From the moment they board, Richard suspects something is amiss, but Stanley is too tired to care, and Burke doesn't believe him. When passengers start dying mysteriously, he's forced to take matters into his own hands, but can he escape the eyes of an over-attentive activities director, a waiter who takes his job far too seriously, and a wealthy widow who's determined to win him over long enough to find the monster and destroy it before it kills again?
Fathomless Pursuit
His life changed instantly...Will his gamble pay off in time?Blindsided and damaged it couldn't get any worse for Christos and his family on the submarine Alopias.Until it did.Now thrust into leadership he has to face his biggest mistake. Will the search for a mythical artifact hidden beneath the sea consume him... or save him?You'll love Fathomless Pursuit because of the fast-paced adventure dangerous enemies and fantastic places.
Fallen Angel and Other Stories
5 twisted, dark, gritty contemporary fantasy stories from the imagination of Connor Whiteley. An International Bestselling writer, Connor presents 5 wicked, spellbinding magical stories in this one volume.Includes: - Fallen Angel- So Close To Death- There Are No Mistakes in Hell- That's Enough Now Sweetheart- Flames of DamnationLove twisted fantasy short stories? Love brilliant characters? Connor gives you both layered on thick in this amazingly fun collection.
The Spider Crimson Plant and Other Stories
5 twisted, dark, gritty contemporary fantasy stories from the imagination of Connor Whiteley. An International Bestselling writer, Connor presents 5 wicked, spellbinding magical stories in this one volume.Includes: - The Spider Crimson Plant- Killer In Dreams- Family Together- Twist of Faith- Irresistible TemptationLove twisted fantasy short stories? Love brilliant characters? Connor gives you both layered on thick in this amazingly fun collection.
Escaping The Wolf and Other Stories
5 twisted, dark, gritty contemporary fantasy stories from the imagination of Connor Whiteley. An International Bestselling writer, Connor presents 5 wicked, spellbinding magical stories in this one volume.Includes: - Escaping The Wolf- Blood and Bullies- A Cute Mix-Up in Hell's Place- Flying and Dancing Over Hell- Punish The UglyLove twisted fantasy short stories? Love brilliant characters? Connor gives you both layered on thick in this amazingly fun collection.
The Dark Promise and Other Stories
5 twisted, dark, gritty contemporary fantasy stories from the imagination of Connor Whiteley. An International Bestselling writer, Connor presents 5 wicked, spellbinding magical stories in this one volume.Includes: - The Dark Promise- Hot Spring Eggs- Part of The Family- The 3 Loves- Capturing An IncubusLove twisted fantasy short stories? Love brilliant characters? Connor gives you both layered on thick in this amazingly fun collection.
Alvin Journeyman
The Tales of Alvin Maker continue in Alvin Journeyman, the fourth book in the historical fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Ender's Game.Alvin is a Maker, the first to be born in a century. Now a grown man and a journeyman smith, Alvin has returned to his family in the town of Vigor Church. He will share in their isolation, work as a blacksmith, and try to teach anyone who wishes to learn the knack of being a Maker. For Alvin has had a vision of the Crystal City he will build, and he knows that he cannot build it alone. But he has left behind in Hatrack River enemies as well as true friends. His ancient foe, the Unmaker, whose cruel whispers and deadly plots have threatened Alvin's life at every turn, has found new hands to do his work of destruction. The Tales of Alvin Maker series Seventh Son Red Prophet Prentice Alvin Alvin Journeyman Heartfire The Crystal City Master Alvin
Breath and Bone
Naskanna was the emperor's vhalgod daughter, and then she became Naskanna Deathdealer, who killed the emperor her father, and disappeared with her lover, the wild godling Thallyn, when that war was over. Now she is known as Hedge, and she and Thallyn, called Pony for one of her favorite shapes, live quietly in the northwestern hills. But a desperate girl has heard their names, and comes seeking their help to rescue her lost brother - and the witch who holds him in thrall is their old enemy...
Worlds Come Together
Worlds Come Together is an enchanting fantasy adventure that proves extraordinary destinies can begin in the most ordinary lives. Kay Scrace is a woman in her sixties living a quiet life in a seaside town in Norfolk with her beloved cats, Esme and Pixie. She spends her days hunting for unusual antiques and curiosities for local collectors and museums. But when a mysterious artefact leads her to a strange and eerie house, Kay's world changes forever. A supernatural encounter awakens powers she never knew she possessed, and reveals that she is a powerful witch descended from a long-forgotten magical bloodline. Suddenly, Kay is thrust into a hidden world filled with witches, demons, ancient artefacts, and magical alliances. Guided by fellow witches and new friends, she begins to understand her abilities while uncovering a centuries-old secret tied to a powerful relic known as the Purfux, an ancient device capable of opening portals between worlds. As Kay and her companions journey across Britain and beyond, they encounter werewolves, vampires, mystical creatures, and powerful enemies determined to seize control of the Purfux and reignite an ancient war between realms. Along the way, Kay discovers courage, friendship, love, and a destiny far greater than she ever imagined. Filled with magic, adventure, humour, and heart, Worlds Come Together is a captivating tale of self-discovery and courage. It explores the idea that it is never too late to discover who you truly are, or to change the fate of worlds. Perfect for readers who enjoy magical adventures, supernatural creatures, and epic fantasy journeys, this story reminds us that even the most unlikely hero can hold the key to saving the universe.
Red Prophet
The Tales of Alvin Maker continue in Red Prophet, the second book in the historical fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Ender's Game. Since the age of eleven, when he saw the white men murder his father, the Red Indian Lolla-Wossiky has been a pathetic drunk. His brother, Ta-Kumsaw, wishes to see whites confined to the eastern lands. But Governor Bill Harrison of the rough frontier town of Carthage has far more brutal plans for the Indians. When he puts those plans into action, he unwittingly brings young Alvin Miller--a very special white boy with extraordinary magical powers--to Lolla-Wossiky and Ta-Kumsaw. And so begins the next stage of Alvin's education. The Tales of Alvin Maker seriesSeventh SonRed ProphetPrentice AlvinAlvin JourneymanHeartfireThe Crystal CityMaster Alvin
Love Me Like It's Dangerous
He is intelligent. Wild. Untouchable.He is dangerous. Irresistible. And impossible to read.When they meet by chance, a powerful attraction ignites between them-unpredictable, thrilling, and irresistible. But passion comes at a price, and the closer they get, the greater the risk. Secrets lurk in every glance, lies intertwine with every touch, and the world around them is not just indifferent-it is deadly.Caught between lust and reason, trust and betrayal, they must risk everything to protect each other...and themselves. Because in a world where danger is ever-present, surrendering to love could be the ultimate gamble.From thrills to burning passion, "Love Me Like It's Dangerous" is a modern romantic thriller that proves some fires cannot be tamed-and some hearts should not be safe.
Prentice Alvin
The Tales of Alvin Maker continue in Prentice Alvin, the third book in the historical fantasy series from the Hugo and Nebula award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Ender's Game. Alvin's mortal enemy, the Unmaker, has found hearts and hands willing to do its bidding, while Alvin and the Prophet's people were making their last stand. Just across the Hio River from the town of Hatrack River was the first of the slaveholding territories--and they ran south all the way to the sea. Both the United States and Appalachee have abolished slavery, while the Crown Colonies still deal in human flesh. But the slaves know that their hope of freedom lies just beyond the river; and the daring--or desperate--have often come within the range of Hatrack River's torch. Little Peggy is now sixteen and has seen more of the world's evil than anybody rightly should--and when she "sees" a young girl and her infant son, she isn't surprised by the cruelty the slave is running from. Peggy's father takes the risk of bringing the two back to the guest house, and in doing so, creates the one path in all of Peggy's possible futures that may lead to happiness for both her and Alvin. And so when Alvin arrives in Hatrack River to take up his apprenticeship with Makepeace Smith and learn to be a blacksmith, he finds that nothing is as he expected it to be. The would-be Maker is on his own, and the works of the Unmaker are close at hand. The Tales of Alvin Maker series Seventh Son Red Prophet Prentice Alvin Alvin Journeyman Heartfire The Crystal City Master Alvin
Worlds Come Together
Worlds Come Together is an enchanting fantasy adventure that proves extraordinary destinies can begin in the most ordinary lives. Kay Scrace is a woman in her sixties living a quiet life in a seaside town in Norfolk with her beloved cats, Esme and Pixie. She spends her days hunting for unusual antiques and curiosities for local collectors and museums. But when a mysterious artefact leads her to a strange and eerie house, Kay's world changes forever. A supernatural encounter awakens powers she never knew she possessed, and reveals that she is a powerful witch descended from a long-forgotten magical bloodline. Suddenly, Kay is thrust into a hidden world filled with witches, demons, ancient artefacts, and magical alliances. Guided by fellow witches and new friends, she begins to understand her abilities while uncovering a centuries-old secret tied to a powerful relic known as the Purfux, an ancient device capable of opening portals between worlds. As Kay and her companions journey across Britain and beyond, they encounter werewolves, vampires, mystical creatures, and powerful enemies determined to seize control of the Purfux and reignite an ancient war between realms. Along the way, Kay discovers courage, friendship, love, and a destiny far greater than she ever imagined. Filled with magic, adventure, humour, and heart, Worlds Come Together is a captivating tale of self-discovery and courage. It explores the idea that it is never too late to discover who you truly are, or to change the fate of worlds. Perfect for readers who enjoy magical adventures, supernatural creatures, and epic fantasy journeys, this story reminds us that even the most unlikely hero can hold the key to saving the universe.
