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Compiled by intrepid journalist Neve Pride, this archive of recordings spans the months after dragons emerged on earth, chronicling the communities that sprang up amid the destruction, the scientists, military leaders, and experts searching for a defense, and those steadfastly seeking the missing. Neve and her young daughter Bex travel among the wreckage speaking to those left behind and surviving, against all odds. Neve records everything for history, and in the hopes of locating a clue as to where the dragons came from and how one might stop them.

From the New York Times best seller Dima Zales comes an addictive urban fantasy saga with impossible creatures, biting humor, and edge-of-your-seat action. Join psychic Sasha Urban and her superpowered friends as they fight to save not only New York City, but the alternate dimensions they discover along the way. For a limited time, get all seven full-length novels in one convenient, discounted bundle.

Rebellion rages in every land and across every hill as the Empire of Songs battles to maintain control, but nowhere more fiercely than in the Singing City itself. In the great pyramid at its heart, Shadow Tayan faces the awful consequences of his actions, and their seductive possibilities. In the city streets, Xessa and Lilla lead their warriors in increasingly desperate battles, their unity riven by betrayal and deception, while far to the north, Whisper Ilandeh discovers the freedom – and obligation – in making her own choices.

Kelvin comes from an isolated community of fierce warriors known as the Xaros. They train rigorously to battle across the portal realms. Through their conquests and tribulation, they allow their society to operate in safety. For Kelvin, he hopes to prove to live up to the legends when he ventures away from home with his twin battle axes infused with magic. He's eager to slay foes and repay the investment sunk into his fancy gear–paid for through the blood and lives of those before him.

Un hombre. La gata de su exnovia. Un reality show sádico como ningún otro en el universo: un rastreo dentro de un calabozo donde sobrevivir depende de matar a tu presa de la manera más entretenida posible.

With the Realm fractured, the outlaws of the Iron Ridge are threatened from all sides. Aided by his mentor, Whisper, runaway heir—and newly ordained witch—Rasp Stoneclaw finally has a chance to see more of the world, beyond the ridge. He'd like to survive and keep his wits about him, but the darkness inside him has other ideas . . . including, unfortunately, cannibalism. Meanwhile, Ex-Protector of the Realm Oralia Dawnsight is struggling to come to terms with her new role as a traitor to the broken empire. Once, she dreamed of a glorious retirement.

Je suis Arthur Wills Holmes, l'inspecteur Traqueur le plus badass d'Infernum. Avec une classe magistrale, j'élimine les criminels en un claquement de griffes et me lave les pattes des dommages collatéraux. Néanmoins, mes missions ne sont pas à la hauteur de ma puissance de super-hybride. Côté privé, mes parents ne me lâchent pas d'une écaille : Myrina me reproche mes vices qui engendrent quelques bavures, Kelen critique ma conscience morale. Satané dilemme !

In the aftermath of runaway heir Rasp Stoneclaw's foiled attempts to escape the curse threatening to destroy his people, he's stuck under a mountain with Oralia Dawnsight, Protector of the Realm. So in other words, everything's going great. Oralia's plan to install the cursed Stoneclaw as the new leader of the Iron Ridge is, needless to say, in tatters. But Rasp has discovered something he didn't expect: while he may have been the one to awaken the curse in the first place, he also just might have what it takes to defeat it—provided the appeal of running away doesn't win out.

Naia dreams of becoming a Jaihar Blademaster, but after assaulting a teacher, her future seems ruined. The timely intervention of a powerful stranger suddenly elevates her into elite Upper Grounds training. She has no idea that the stranger is Dal Gassan, head of the Daljeer Circle. Seventeen years ago he witnessed the massacre of Challimar’s court and rescued its sole survivor, a baby girl. Gassan plans to thrust a blade into the machinations of imperial succession: Naia. Disguised as the legendary Princess Xarimet of Challimar, Naia must challenge the imperial family and win.

When an exiled Kashgar prince seeks refuge in their land, Prince Atul agrees to dispatch emissaries to Kashgar. Yet, in a sinister declaration of war, the emissaries return lifeless, carried by a ship draped in shadows. Determined to restore the exiled prince to the throne, Prince Atul travels to Kashgar with the intention of rooting out the rebels. When he arrives, Prince Atul is prepared to wage war against men. Instead, he encounters an arcane land of curses and spells. How does he defeat what he does not understand?

Эта кошмарная адептка ворвалась в мою академию, словно бешеный дракон. Она нарушает установленный годами порядок, подбивает студентов на шалости, опасные магические животные пляшут под ее дудку. И даже я — Амадор Тори, ректор Провинциальной академии — готов ради нее на безумства. Но чувства — удел слабых, а любовь мешает карьере. Разлюблю, отпугну, приструню, стану самым плохим ректором и выживу девчонку из академии!.. Главное при этом — выжить самому.

As a child, Faye Morgan was always an outsider, shunned for the ancient and powerful magic that runs through her veins. Ever since she was a little girl, growing up in the village of Abercolme on the wild coast of Scotland, her life has been steeped in the old ways – witchcraft, herbal lore and a blood connection to the dangerous and unpredictable world of Faerie. But magic is both a gift and a burden, and Faye has more than paid the price of living between two worlds.

Мечтала о магическом мире, Люсенька? Поздравляю, домечталась! Только попала не в академию и не во дворец, а в магические джунгли. Что? Хотела принца или ректора? Ну так у тебя вон кактус стоит в горшке и утверждает, что он мужик! Мало? Зато кот разговаривать начал, и старый стул зачем-то попал с тобой бонусом. И потом, где еще увидишь такую красоту? Смотри, какие красивые и яркие жучки летают. А зубки какие, аллигаторы обзавидуются. И кажется, ты им понравилась... Беги, Люся, беги!

Kelvin will undergo a series of epic trials in an effort to garner hope for the future and joy for his family. Flanked by his entourage of skilled beauties, he'll face the rising threat of the naga who seek to overrun Picu from all angles. But that’s not all Kel has to contend with! A dangerous group of Daru disciples rise from the ashes. A powerful new god emerges from the shadows as the plot behind Kelvin’s mother’s disappearance unfurls. But will Kel be able to shed light on his dark designs before it’s too late?

Kelvin comes from an isolated community of fierce warriors known as the Xaros. They train rigorously to battle across the portal realms while earning levels, experience and loot. Through their conquests, they allow their society to operate in safety, often even sacrificing their mind, body, and spirit to protect the whole. On coming of age, Kelvin ventures away from home with his twin battle axes infused with magic. He's eager to slay foes and repay the investment sunk into his fancy gear — paid for through the blood and lives of his ancestors.

Evnie Treedle makes magical things and for the last few years she has been selling them in magical knickknacks shop, the Magpie Nest. But everything changes when one day Evnie’s crafting abilities catch the attention of the nearby Reignclowd Palace. She is asked to become their resident spellsmith… the original spellsmith suddenly ill under mysterious circumstances. Evnie is soon put to work making and mending magical objects. Yet, problems start to appear when she realises there’s much more at stake than friendship or romance; a dragon looms over the kingdom looking for a soul to devour.

The story of Julie D'Aubigny is well known. Her tumultuous childhood, her powerful lovers, her celebrated voice. Connected to most of the nobility of 17th century Paris, feted for her performance, unwilling to live by the rules of her society, she took female lovers, fought duels with noblemen and fled from city to country and back again. But now the real truth can be told. She also made a deal with the devil. He gave her no powers or help, but he kept her alive for only one reason. To take revenge....

To protect her sisters, Amber MacQueen’s kept her magic a secret for her entire life. But when Nellie and Clara disappear into a magical storybook realm, Amber doesn’t have any choice but to follow and fully embrace the powers she’s long denied. Finding an imprisoned Rivalin, the warrior she’s long dreamed about and loved, waiting for her upon her arrival is more than she could have hoped for. Meeting him in person does not disappoint. Finally, she’s met the man of her dreams.

Die Dämmerung legte sich wie ein schützender Mantel über das kleine Dorf, als Alina ihre Schritte beschleunigte. Der Wind wehte durch die kahlen Äste, und das ferne Heulen der Wölfe war eine ständige Erinnerung an die Gefahren der Wildnis. Doch was Alina wirklich beunruhigte, war nicht die Dunkelheit oder die Tiere – es war das Flüstern in ihrem Inneren. Seit Wochen spürte sie eine seltsame Kraft, die an die Oberfläche drängte. Sie zeigte sich in Träumen, in denen sie Feuer kontrollierte, Schatten befehligte oder in andere Welten trat.

Wishful Thinking is a screenplay of adventure and fantasy, bringing up the idyllic question, what would happen if you went back in time to save the ones you love? Joey Ricci faces this question as he discovers the death of his father at the hands of his beloved mentor and friend, Aberforth. Now orphaned and seeking justice, Joey takes up his family's heirloom and learns the craft of his fathers before losing everything to the man he once called "uncle". Now in a battle of wills and wit, our hero must risk it all for a chance to save the ones he loves before time runs out for both of them.