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The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?

This is the 3rd part in a mythological mystery saga inspired by the Mahabharata. Dr. Verma, Jayant, and the Shrimant family, alongside Rohan’s legacy, find themselves on a journey to uncover ancient truths sought by the Mumukshus. As they delve deeper, the Shrimant family reaches a critical juncture where Rohan’s truth transforms into the biggest lie of their lives. Though they stand far from the ancient truths that have emerged from centuries-old, forgotten history, someone has already prepared to offer them as sacrifices in a divine ritual.

The first three books of the second-fastest-selling book series in Indian publishing history—the Ram Chandra series—explore the individual journeys of Ram, Sita and Raavan. In this, the epic fourth book of the series, their narrative strands crash into each other and explode in a slaughterous war. Will Ram defeat the ruthless and fiendish Raavan, constrained as he is by the laws of Dharma? Will Lanka burn to a cinder or fight back like a cornered tiger? Will the terrible costs of war be worth the victory?

Sie war eine der mächtigsten Dschinn-Agentinnen, die es gab. Jetzt ist sie ein Mensch – und zum Tode verurteilt. Alyse Winters ist es gewohnt, eine Waffe zu sein. Als Top-Agentin einer geheimen paranormalen Behörde jagte sie weltweit abtrünnige übernatürliche Wesen und setzte dabei Feuer...

Ein Dämon ist auf freiem Fuß. Ein Dschinn ist auf der Flucht. Und die Vergangenheit weigert sich, begraben zu bleiben. Alyse Winters dachte, der Verlust ihrer Magie sei das Schlimmste, was ihr passieren könnte. Sie irrte. Als in Philadelphia eine brutale Dämonenjagd ausbricht, wird Alyse...

“Fresh and original . . . full of lush writing and detailed worldbuilding . . . [with a] rich fantasy landscape and an almost Shakespearean feel.”—Paste Twins imbued with incredible magic and near-immortality will do anything to keep their family in power—even if it tears the family...

The third book in an epic reimagining of the Robin Hood legend. "Pray God our aim is true and each arrow finds its mark." King Raven has brought hope to the oppressed people of Wales--and fear to their Norman overlords. Deceived by the self-serving King William and hunted by the treacherous...

In an irreverent series in the tradition of Monty Python, the bestselling authors of the Iron Druid Chronicles and Star Wars: Phasma reinvent fantasy, fairy tales, and floridly written feast scenes. “Ranks among the best of Christopher Moore and Terry Pratchett.”—Chuck Wendig “When you...

From New York Times bestselling author Stephen R. Lawhead comes the first installment in the beloved Song of Albion Trilogy--an epic blend of myth, history, and adventure that transports readers beyond the boundaries of the modern world. Lewis Gillies is an American graduate student in Oxford...

Ich habe nicht darum gebeten, Teil einer Prophezeiung zu sein, und ich habe ganz sicher nicht darum gebeten, von Fanatikern gefangen gehalten zu werden. Sie mögen mich als Retter bezeichnen, aber sie behandeln mich wie ein Opfer, das sie den Göttern darbringen wollen. Kein großes Opfer, wenn...

Return to a darker Oz with Gregory Maguire. In A Lion Among Men, the third volume in Maguire’s acclaimed, New York Times bestselling series The Wicked Years, a fuller, more complex Cowardly Lion is brought to life and gets to tell his remarkable tale. It is a story of oppression and fear in a...

Wu Ying saved his master from the machinations of the dark sect, but was gravely injured during the process. His body has changed, his bloodline awakened and his cultivation compromised. Physicians and healers at the Verdant Green Water can do nothing for him. Forced to travel to a new sect for healing, Wu Ying might find opportunity in his distress. But the dark sect is not done with him, or their machinations. Caught up in the winds of war, Wu Ying and his friends must continue to balance their journey to immortality against the pull of mortal politics.

Lord B is a parrot who lives happily, deep within the green South American jungle. But one day, a herd of lumberjacks intrudes. They shatter the peace and begin to chop down the trees. Lord B fears for his home. They are on the verge of destroying the forest, and that just won't do! Lord B...

In order to preserve his victory in Krysal, Kai has no choice but to venture to an unknown continent. Rosemount is nothing like his home, surrounding him with a wild mix of new powers, different species, and warring factions. Even stranger, his only companions are two uneasy allies that he never would have expected when he began his journey. The new continent offers great opportunities for growth, but it also contains hidden dangers. Demons have taken over the heart of Rosemount, and their hungers make them seek Kai.

WINNER OF THE 2025 ALDISS AWARD FOR WORLD BUILDING A young magician fighting for liberation is drawn into a battle between the gods in this West African-inspired epic from an incredible new voice in fantasy . . . Rumi and his family are Odu, stricken with poverty and disparaged by the other...

Warriors. Daughters. Lovers. Two of Greek mythology’s most complex and powerful women—a powerful witch and a renowned huntress—join forces on an epic quest in this suspenseful, sapphic reimagining from the acclaimed author of Psyche and Eros. Medea possesses both witchcraft and cunning...

Having witnessed gods fighting during the great incursion, Kai and Zae Zin Nim travel across the continent, hungry to attain those reaches of power. Their search leads them to the riches of Krysal, whose crystal cities tell stories of well-fed citizens... and strength that can be bought. With his newfound monstrous strength, Kai finds himself treated differently here than in his old home. Servants at his beck and call, and money beyond anything he's ever received. But the luxury makes him uneasy, and the Frontier elites speak of a rot at the nation's core.

“Urban fantasy, unexpected romance, and mythology all collide in King's latest. A must for V.E. Schwab and Katee Robert fans.” –Booklist In this stunning contemporary fantasy novel for fans of V. E. Schwab and Kaliane Bradley, a historian’s dream job in Italy takes a dark turn when she...

Plongez au cœur de l'océan et de ses légendes. Après avoir été manipulée et abandonnée par Mewen, Perséphone est anéantie. Comment pourrait-elle se remettre d'une telle trahison ? De retour à la case départ, la Iémanja est bien décidée à se venger et à reprendre ce qui lui a été volé... Même si cela implique de tourner le dos à ceux qui lui sont chers. Poursuivant son périple à travers les mers, Perséphone pourra compter sur le soutien d'alliés inattendus, venus en renfort pour récupérer la pierre atlante et vaincre une fois pour toute la menace qui règne dans les océans.

Argyll is full of danger. With Eilidh loose on her own in the countryside, Calum and his friends are always one step behind on her trail. They don't know her route, only that Lord Sackington's people have murdered the team sent to rescue vulnerable refugees.