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Rin’s story continues in this acclaimed sequel to The Poppy War—an epic fantasy combining the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters. The war is over. The war has just begun. Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the...

Loch is seeking revenge. It would help if she wasn’t in jail. The plan: To steal a priceless elven manuscript that once belonged to her family, but is now in the hands of the most powerful man in the Republic. To do so, Loch - former soldier, former prisoner, and current fugitive - must assemble a crack team of magical misfits that includes a cynical illusionist, a shape shifting unicorn, a repentant death priestess, a talking magical war hammer, and a lad with seemingly no skills.

La guerra ha acabado. Y una nueva guerra acaba de empezar. Tres veces a lo largo de su historia, Nikan ha luchado por su supervivencia en las sangrientas Guerras de la Amapola. Aunque la tercera acaba de terminar, Rin no puede olvidar la atrocidad que cometió para salvar a su pueblo. Ahora está tratando de librarse de su culpa, de su adicción al opio y de las órdenes asesinas del ardiente Fénix, el dios vengativo que ha bendecido a Rin con su temible poder. Aunque no quiere seguir viviendo, se niega a morir hasta vengarse de la Emperatriz, que traicionó a la que fue la tierra natal de Rin.

Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji in the 11th century to entertain the other women in the court. It follows the romantic exploits of the title character, an emperor’s son, as he navigates life within aristocratic society and eventually outside of it. Praised for its psychological insight into the characters’ motivations, the book greatly influenced Japanese culture and is widely considered the world’s first novel. In 1882, Suematsu Kencho translated a condensed version of the text into English, allowing this classic tale to reach a wider audience.

From one of the most exciting new storytellers in epic fantasy, Son of the Storm is a sweeping tale of violent conquest and forgotten magic set in a world inspired by the pre-colonial empires of West Africa. "Everything I love in a fantasy novel. Damn good stuff!" —Jenn Lyons, author of The...

Geldoril Shimmerfar, warrior monk, Commander of The Fists of Illistriel. His team has been decimated, but that is not the only loss he has to come to terms with.

A band of elves drives off the orcs slaughtering a travelling caravan in their forest. The only survivor is a baby elf girl. As she grows, Tolaine Starstrider finds herself at odds with her foster parents. Not being a pure blooded elf, she discovers a powerful force within her that she must learn to control or be consumed by. Tolaine is not the only one who knows about the strange magic she carries and she is captured by one who would use her power for his own ends.

Who would have thought a book of naughty poems by elves could mean the difference between war and peace? But if stealing the precious volume will keep the Republic and the Empire from tearing out each other's throats, rogue soldier Isafesira de Lochenville - "Loch" to friends and foes alike - is willing to do the dishonest honors.

AWAKENING is the second instalment of epic series The Dreadmore Saga. The Magelentic Council has been destroyed. Karcan’s tyranny reign supreme and unknowing to the rest of Eerea, Vorkalth has succeeded in freeing The Unhallowed Order. Death has come to Balmora and it is only the beginning of the end…..a prophecy will be fulfilled and destruction lies in wait….

Enter the world of Lahnri for a collection of stories that follow the lives and tribulations of both heroes and villains alike. Follow their fate to learn whether they shall rise or fall. Which way will fate’s wheel turn?

The “lunatic” Alwarul proved to be a wizard. The “Chosen” Nathelion remains a fraud. Confronted with the reality of magic, Nathelion is now forced to question everything he has ever believed about the world—usurped prophecies included. Caught up in the insidious webs of the undead, attacked by mythical beasts and hunted by an infamous bandit king, the runaway farmhand still has an even greater problem. By unwittingly hijacking prophecy, he has set himself on a collision course with the goddess of suffering herself.

The spark of an old war is rekindled. Reckless wizards believe that they should rule the human realms. They threaten a world that is shared by older races (Elves and Dwarves). The Elders remain poised to destroy the threat that is Humanity. Jo Lee Validad could end this war before it starts and placate the elder races. But even the Great One, Anaxiunara cannot find him. Her lover is abducted. She is beside herself with grief. Who would tempt the wrath of one so powerful as she?

The Unhallowed Order has been awakened. The threat that has struck fear in the hearts of all of Balmora has returned to claim what is rightfully theirs. All the while, Kaiis struggles to make sense of what he is and how he can save his soul. Baliaer and Velentus grow even closer, while Taliea and Rygar explore themselves. History is revealed; some not so pretty and others.... well.....

La historia de Kilian, que se publicó en su edición impresa en marzo de 2021, por la editorial Áurea, trata de un joven sin padre y sin mucha historia, cuya madre trabaja muchísimo y queda a cargo de sus rudos hermanos mayores; una realidad muy propia de las familias chilenas. El protagonista se sumerge en un papiro mágico creado por los antiguos dioses de Egipto, que lo lleva a tener las más interesantes aventuras; un universo paralelo en el que hay esfinges, mujeres marinas, halcones y figuras mitológicas.

Journey with us through realms of wonder in these tales from the quill pen of Lord Dunsany.

A beautiful girl named Dorita falls victim to the wicked witch Gunyar and gets transformed into a monster. Surir, her fiancé seeks the powerful magician Mexun to solve the mystery and dissolve the spells. Will the two of them manage to make Dorita beautiful again?