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A queen now in exile as a traitor, Lara has watched Ithicana be conquered by her own father, helpless to do anything to stop the destruction. But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows there is only one reason her father is keeping him alive: as bait for his traitorous daughter. And it is bait she fully intends to take. Risking her life to the Tempest Seas, Lara returns to Ithicana with a plan not only to free its king, but for liberating the Bridge Kingdom from her father’s clutches using his own weapons: the sisters whose lives she spared.

Random House presents the audiobook editon of Bridge of Clay, written and read by Markus Zusak. THE EPIC NEW NOVEL FROM THE AWARD-WINNING, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BOOK THIEF *********************** Here is a story told inside out and back to front Five Dunbar brothers are living – fighting...

As a prisoner in the arena, my greatest battle won't be for my life. It'll be for the heart of a woman. As a prisoner in the arena, my greatest battle won't be for my life. It'll be for the heart of a woman. Once I scented the human, she was mine. Every part of me hungered for her. To touch. To taste. To take. But she belongs to my enemy. Claiming her will cost me. I may sacrifice everything. My revenge. My life. My very soul.

When a 14-year-old boy discovers a bridge with strange powers, he uses it to its fullest extent until he realizes what he's doing could be wrong.

A chilling tale of terror.

Solitude, serenity, and sanity are vital to Moriah Copeland's life. Focused on helping kids the system forgets, she is unaware of the powers she harbors deep in her soul. But at night, her vivid dreams waver between a scene of her worst nightmare, and a true confidant. Imagine her surprise when she realizes her dreams might be more than they seem, she suddenly has crazy magic powers, and three strange men crash a too good to be true second date for help finding their long-lost friend.

Tutoring lionesses in the ways of seduction for the King's Royal Harem is a time-honored tradition. And, as luck would have it, the Saint John brothers love their work. But when they're called on to teach young, captivating Anaya Eldrich the pleasures of the flesh, they can't get enough. As their bonds strengthen and whispers of a dark secret run rampant through the palace, will the Saint John brothers turn her over to their king, or will her tutors become her guardians, laying down their very lives to protect her?

San Francisco in the nearish future. Ex-cop Berry Rydell's lost one job he didn't much like and landed another he likes even less. Some sunglasses—actually high-end kit infused with super-sensitive data—were stolen from a courier, and a man named Warbaby's been charged with retrieving them. And Warbaby needs Rydell's help. But, with SFPD Homicide involved, an abandoned bridge populated by freaks and misfits, and some weirdness involving the Republic of Desire and a 'Death Star', it's turning out to be a very strange and dangerous scene indeed . . .

The extraordinary companion title to the critically acclaimed Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki, from a Carnegie Medal-winning author. Enter an ancient world of green glades and glaciers, where gods and goddesses spread their magic whilst rock-giants and mountain-trolls roam. This astonishing new collection of Norse tales from the award-winning Kevin Crossley-Holland will enthral listeners of all ages.

For Prince Hail Teoran, there's never been a greater hero than his own father, a true living legend who came through the gates with his fellow Travelers years ago to rescue the continent of Lagrea from the forces of darkness. Unfortunately, when the young prince actually meets his dad for the first time, he turns out to be, well, a total jerkweed. Naturally, Hail is crushed. That is, until he's visited by a seemingly all-powerful administrator who explains that Hail, his mother, and everyone in their world are part of a game the Travelers are constantly playing.

Artist Laura Adams is grieving. Her golden retriever, Molly, has died, leaving her feeling heartbroken and alone in the world. Laura turns to the thing she knows best: her artwork. She vows to create a special painting in memory of Molly. But the canvas leads Laura into a world she has only dreamed about: Archaven—the land of the Rainbow Bridge—where her adored pet is patiently waiting for her. Her love for Molly had defied the grave—but could it heal her broken heart? As Laura journeys deeper into Archaven and helps others to visit their loved ones, she discovers a darker force is at work.

When wizards threaten Glorianna Belladonna and her work to keep Ephemera balanced, her brother Lee sacrifices himself in order to save her-and ends up an asylum inmate in the city of Vision. But a darkness is spreading through Vision, perplexing the Shamans who protect it. And Lee is the only...

Luca must overcome fate as he walks the path of a cultivator, seeking the Seventh Bridge to the Heavens. During his many years in the army, few men served Mindea as faithfully as Luca. Clawing his way into the elite ranks of Ballum's Fist, the man hoped to rouse his dormant core. After every elixir of awakening failed, however, he relinquished such dreams in the hopes of returning home.

In the city known as Maras-Sund, an uneasy peace threatens to unravel between two cultures. And a young man and woman will find their own destinies: one determined to hold on to power and supremacy, the other struggling for survival - and freedom.

Uh, hi. I’m Oisin. Not to brag, but I’ve written a few fantasy novels that boast only the most scathing of reviews. This one’s different, though. It happened to me. Well, me and a few other people you meet in the first few chapters. Eedee (she owns the comic book store I work at) and I were just having fun making our own graphic novel, and bam! Suddenly we and a couple shoppers are sucked into another world that’s technically a version of Earth. Swords, sorcery, the whole deal. Oh, and it’s the one we were just drawing and writing about.

Welcome to the bizarre and dangerous world of Victorian London, a city teetering on the edge of revolution. Its people are ushering in a new era of technology, dazzled each day by new inventions. Airships soar in the skies over the city, whilst ground trains rumble through the streets and clockwork automatons are programmed to carry out menial tasks in the offices of lawyers, policemen, and journalists. But beneath this shiny veneer of progress lurks a sinister side.

The final adventure in Blue Phoenix brings our heroes into an all-encompassing war where they are unable to back out. They meet new friends, but also more enemies. Their aim is to reclaim their lost friends, gain vengeance for Lan Feng and his brothers, alongside ensuring that humanity will continue to live a life of freedom as they do now. In the darkest hour, all the heroes must stand together, fight against their most formidable foe to date, and risk their lives in the dangerous war, before they can finally walk the bridge of dreams toward a new future.

Kidnapped, tortured, and used as bait, Forest's life hangs in the balance as Copernicus moves forward to claim the throne. In the shadows, an army of slaves, waits to deal Regia's new republic a killing blow. After the insurgent's first strike, a wave of rage builds through the races. No one is ready to lay down and hand Copernicus what he wants. But time is running out for Syrus to save Forest and their baby. Turned into a drone, and weighed down with guilt, Redge tries to break free of the grasp of the insurgents. The only person who can help him is the woman of his past.

In this anthology, you'll find 17 tales of conflict and heroism, exploration and discovery, endurance and triumph. Flee the apocalypse of modern-day Earth, fly a fighter in the cold emptiness of deep space, and find new life on the distant shores of an alien world. You might even discover something about yourself as each author opens a window on the soul of mankind.  

River Williams is good at two things: swimming and conflict. Becoming the king of the underwater dominion his mermaid mother abandoned should be right up his alley. It is, until he learns what kind of mess his deposed uncle left for him to clean up. And with his little sister recently married and coronated in the family’s other ancestral territory, he feels has to be everywhere at once to help smooth the transitions of power. The absolute last thing he needs at the moment is to have to deal with his human ex.