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You know, life is funny sometimes. When I stumbled across a strange weather phenomenon in the middle of the woods, I could have sworn that it was just a prank from one of my friends. But the truth was, it was a portal, and as soon as I touched it I found myself in a new world, one filled with orcs and elves and most notably, goblins. The breathtaking beauty of the goblin women was something I never would have expected, but hey. Learn something new every day. They had a problem, though. A serious problem.

A bold and intriguing fabulist novel that reimagines two of the most legendary characters in American literature—Captain Ahab and Ishmael of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick—from the critically acclaimed Edgar and World Fantasy award-winning author of The Girl in the Glass and The Shadow Year...

From the critically acclaimed author of The Book of M, a highly imaginative thriller about a young woman who discovers that a strange map in her deceased father’s belongings holds an incredible, deadly secret—one that will lead her on an extraordinary adventure and to the truth about her...

Money, as they say, is the root of all evil. Not having money that is. When budget cuts at the high school where JT teaches threaten his mortgage, he’s forced to seek an alternative source of income. Using the latest VR technology that lets the body rest while the mind is at play, our digital entrepreneur dives into the latest VR MMO game Argos Online with a potentially exploitative character build no one saw coming: the Kobold Necromancer.

Set in the heart of the exotic Ottoman Empire during the first years of its chaotic decline, Michael David Lukas’ elegantly crafted, utterly enchanting debut novel follows a gifted young girl who dares to charm a sultan—and change the course of history, for the empire and the world. An...

Bloomsbury presents The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley, read by Theo Solomon. For fans of Matt Haig, Stuart Turton and Bridget Collins, a sweeping historical adventure from the Sunday Times bestselling author, that takes us from French-occupied London to a remote Scottish lighthouse and back through...

The Winter Fair is here, and it’s time for James and his women to go out, meet some people in town… and pelt them with snowballs. There’s even a snowball tournament, so things might get a little competitive. And after some good old winter fun, a new adventure awaits. James’s new allies from the Plane of Fire will provide him and his women with magical gear, allowing them to explore the Broken Grounds and unravel the legend surrounding the mysterious mage who once lived there.

Lautlos bewegt sich der Meisterdieb Robin durch die dunklen Gassen von New Port. Die Welt befindet sich im Wandel: Die Magie verschwindet. Gleichzeitig erwacht der neue Kult der Mechanisten, die mit Hilfe der Dampftechnik die Welt erobern. Im Auftrag einer unbekannten Frau stiehlt Robin einen magischen Kristall und setzt dabei eine Kette von Ereignissen in Kraft, die die Welt für immer verändert. Seine Geliebte wird ermordet, und Robin gerät immer tiefer in ein Netzwerk von Intrigen, die von der Unterwelt bis in die Adelsschicht von New Port reicht.

A grand adventure begins! David and his women must travel to the Dungeon of Nimos Sedia to retrieve the Star Jewel and save the life of Celeste, the fair elven maiden. Their journey deep into wild regions will bring new sights and experiences. Ancient elven ruins, hidden glades of wonder, and the wild beauty of the great outdoors await them! Between his steadfast and lovely companions and his arsenal of summons and skills, David is ready for the challenge. His cozy homestead will await their return, and so will the elven maiden.

The bestselling action adventure series from Peter Gibbons! Must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell 🗡️💫 Dark Age Britain. A legendary hero rises to unite a divided and threatened land... A country left in ruins after the fall of the Roman Empire is plundered and broken. Saxon hordes have...

Jane and Vincent have finally gotten some much-needed rest after their adventures in Italy - then Vincent receives word that his estranged father has passed away on one of his properties in the West Indies. His brother, who manages the estate, is overwhelmed, and no one else in his family can go. Grudgingly, out of filial duty, the couple decide to go.

Mary Robinette Kowal stunned readers with her charming first novel, Shades of Milk and Honey, a loving tribute to the works of Jane Austen in a world where magic is an everyday occurrence. This magic comes in the form of glamour, which allows talented users to form practically any illusion they can imagine. Shades debuted to great acclaim and left readers eagerly awaiting its sequel. Glamour in Glass continues following the lives of beloved main characters Jane and Vincent, with a much deeper vein of drama and intrigue.