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The hunt is on. The sinister Naga warrior has killed his friend Brahaspati and now stalks his wife, Sati. Shiva, the Tibetan immigrant who is the prophesied destroyer of evil, will not rest till he finds his demonic adversary. His vengeance and the path to evil will lead him to the door of the Nagas, the serpent people. Of that he is certain.

Asoka the Great discovers an ancient and terrible secret - a secret buried deep in the Mahabharata; a secret that could destroy the world; a secret hidden away for over 2,300 years....

This is it, the day I take over my father’s adventuring shop! Set at the base of Gianskarl mountain, where lies a vast and mysterious dungeon, this is the perfect spot. Many adventurers come to try their hand at the Karl in the hopes of hitting it big. And it’s up to me now to sell them the equipment they’ll need to face the dangers that await them. But where my father was content selling trinkets for a pittance, I want to turn this modest shop into the industry leader.

Running. Putting distance between himself and the relentless Night Brigade has been Nomad’s strategy for years. Staying one or two steps ahead of his pursuers by skipping through the Cosmere from one world to the next. But now, his powers too depleted to escape, Nomad finds himself trapped on Canticle, a planet that will kill anyone who doesn’t keep moving. Fleeing the fires of a sunrise that melts the very stones, he is instantly caught up in the struggle between a heartless tyrant and the brave rebels who defy him.

Now a student at Wurthaven, Will is confronted with the truth of the present. The powerful magic embodied by wizards like his grandfather is but a distant memory. Though the practice of the current day is timid and uninspired, Will needs the knowledge that’s preserved and managed by the college. At every turn he finds that sorcery is supreme, while wizards are trained merely to assist and support those who hold the real power—a power based on an evil so deep that few who are living know the truth of its foundation.

A única vida que Tress conhecia na ilha onde nasceu, em meio a um oceano verde esmeralda, era simples, com os simples prazeres de colecionar copos trazidos por marinheiros de terras distantes e ouvir as histórias contadas por seu amigo Charlie. Porém, quando o pai de Charlie o leva em uma viagem para encontrar uma noiva e um desastre acontece, Tress precisa se esconder em um navio e procurar a Feiticeira do mortal Mar da Meia-Noite.

Being a Hero isn’t easy—but it’s a lot easier than being a Dark Lord.Dark forces just aren’t what they used to be. The Manticore's Secret is the spellbinding sequel to The Simoqin Prophecies and part two in the Gameworld Trilogy. Once again Samit Basu creates a mesmeric landscape bursting with weird and wonderful characters and a gripping narrative that’s complex, playful, sometimes sombre but always dazzlingly inventive. A mysterious Dark Lord and his grotesque army threaten all that is good on earth…or do they?

Running. Putting distance between himself and the relentless Night Brigade has been Nomad’s strategy for years. Staying one or two steps ahead of his pursuers by skipping through the Cosmere from one world to the next. But now, his powers too depleted to escape, Nomad finds himself trapped on Canticle, a planet that will kill anyone who doesn’t keep moving. Fleeing the fires of a sunrise that melts the very stones, he is instantly caught up in the struggle between a heartless tyrant and the brave rebels who defy him.

When quiet Orrin and his extroverted best friend, Daniel, were transported to a strange RPG-based world, not much changed between them. Daniel became a hero of legend, while Orrin remained his unobtrusive shadow. Only when they faced a particularly lethal foe did Orrin step out of his comfort zone and display his true worth—with powers he didn't know he had. Of course, Daniel got all the glory, but Orrin doesn't mind. He's just happy they're both still alive.

THE SHIEST WITCH YOU’LL EVER MEET!Monica Everett, the Silent Witch, is the only mage in the world who can use unchanted magecraft, a true hero who singlehandedly defeated a legendary black dragon. However, this young genius is actually…super-duper shy! That’s right: She learned to cast...

A hideous beast with glowing red eyes ambushes Bryn on his way home through the forest. After a narrow escape, the sixteen-year-old must flee with his foster father Gerald to the only place that promises safety: Âlaburg University, where humans, dwarves, elves, and orcs come together to study the colors of magic.

Elijah Kaine, formerly of the Royal Alchemist Academy, arrives at Bentham’s Mill, a rundown, derelict town within marauding range of the monsters that dwell within the Dungeon of the Absolute. The Dungeon of the Absolute holds a mysterious ingredient that he wants on its bottom floor. Fortunately for him, he can call on his immense knowledge of alchemy and the aid of two beautiful adventurers. Joining him is the knight, Dame Llaura Borregard, and the pale witch Summerlyn.

✨🗡️A STOLEN RELIC. A MISSING GIRL. A HORROR UNLEASHED.🗡️✨ 💫'History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry' Sarah Rees Brennan 💫 💫 'Intricately plotted and vividly imagined' M.A. Kuzniar 💫 Lyta is trying her best. She's determined to stay out of trouble...

Soon Eafin is thrust into a great many unseen perils, frightful encounters, and life threatening events, all of which become his most challenging quest. But he must overcome the most frightful of obstacles: Thorekin, Wretchsouls, and the Valley of Shadowed Death. Eafin cannot fail to recover the Ancient Secret too long lost.

Axel Font, once the champion metal sorcerer of the underground arena, wants nothing more than to live a quiet life as an airship engineer. But with the constables coming knocking on his door and claiming he's under investigation for the murder of a member of the Senate, privatized paramilitary start trying to shoot him, and someone starts making appearances as his old masked identity, he's not likely to get the chance.

Altaïr embarks on a formidable mission - one that takes him throughout the Holy Land and shows him the true meaning of the Assassin's Creed. To demonstrate his commitment, Altaïr must defeat nine deadly enemies, including Templar leader Robert de Sablé. Here, for the first time, Niccolò Polo, father of Marco, shares Altaïr's remarkable story: his ongoing battle with the Templar conspiracy; a family life that is as tragic as it is shocking; the betrayal of an old friend; and a journey that will ultimately change the course of history.

All that was settled must be remade. Every path that appeared certain is now darkened with shadow. Oren Storgard is gone, Mutt Storman has vanished, and Gunnhild, the dreamer? Surrounded by enemies, uncertain who will strike next, Jael must choose a way forward, though can she find the strength to overcome her broken heart? The resolve to keep fighting?

Lysander cut his bindings of privilege to seek the ancient power of the dragons in hopes of making a better tomorrow for everyone. He seeks out a likely ally, the beautiful and exotic Astrid. At first wary of his lofty ideals, she becomes not only smitten, but dedicated to his cause. Together, they may very well remake the world.

When a woman with perfect memory sets out to solve a riddle, the threads she tugs on could bring a whole city crashing down. The God-King who made her is at risk, and his other servants will do anything to stop her. To become the God-King's Amanuensis, Manet had to master all seven perfections, developing her body and mind to the peak of human performance. She remembers everything that has happened to her, in absolute clarity, a gift that will surely drive her mad.

Deep in a South American mountain hideaway lies a Secret Kingdom of Incas, descended from the race which Pizarro, the Spaniard, conquered. Into this realm Alfred Bell, scientist, finds himself transported by the Inca's men, forever to remain. Here he finds his true love, Nona. But, Tupac, the High Priest, is betrothed to her. How will Bell rescue Nona from the evil clutches of Tupac and to escape from this Incan Kingdom?