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Book SynopsisFantasy needs a new hero. Meet Gallow - Truesword, Griefbringer and trouble for anyone who crosses him.

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Book SynopsisHe's the most feared and successful bounty hunter in the galaxy. He is Boba Fett, and even the most hardened criminals tremble at his name. Now he faces the deadliest challenge of his infamous career--an all-out war against his most dangerous enemies.As the Rebellion gathers force, Prince Xizor proposes a cunning plan to the Emperor and Darth Vader: smash the power of the Bounty Hunters Guild by turning its members against each other. Only the strongest and most ruthless will survive, and they can be used against the Rebellion. It's a job for the fiercely independent Boba Fett, who jumps at the chance to destroy his rivals. But Fett soon realizes the game is rigged, as he finds himself the target of murderous factions, criminal conspiracies, and the evil at the Empire's dark heart. Boba Fett has always finished first. And in this game, anything less is death.

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Book SynopsisContinues the story of Pern. A sudden squall blows up and capsizes Alemi and Readis's boat. The shipfish save them by holding the ship above water, guiding them and speaking to them. The shipfish are dolphins and Readis longs to work with them and be Pern's first dolphineer.

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Book SynopsisFrom afar, Sheriff Jackson Deveau has always loved Elle Drake, the youngest telepath of seven magically gifted sisters. After a long time away she''s finally returning home to the small coastal village of Sea Haven. But someone has been following Elle, someone who doesn''t want her to make it back. And when Elle fails to arrive, her disappearance strikes fear in the hearts of everyone who loves her.Now it''s left to Jackson to uncover the mystery of Elle''s vanishing, and rescue her from an unseen danger. But Sea Haven is no longer safe for anyone, and it''ll take the powers of all the Drake sisters and their men to survive the coming storm.

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Book SynopsisThe No. 1 New York Times bestselling ''queen of paranormal romance''* is back with a sexy new series starring a Chicago crime family that hides a dark, mystical secret . . . Whether it''s fast cars or fast women, Stefano Ferraro gets what he wants. When he''s not fodder for the paparazzi, he commands Ferraro family businesses - both legitimate and illegitimate. While their criminal activity is simply a rumour yet to be proven, no one knows the real truth. The Ferraros are a family of shadow riders capable of manipulating light and dark, an ability Stefano thought ran in his family alone - until now . . . With little left to her name, Francesca Cappello has come to Chicago in hopes of a new life. She wasn''t expecting to attract the attention of a man with primal hunger in his eyes, driven to claim her as his to protect and to please. And if he discovers her secret, it could ruin her . . .Find out why rTrade ReviewThe queen of paranormal romance.After Bram Stoker, Anne Rice and Joss Whedon, Christine Feehan is the person most credited with popularizing the neck gripper. - TimeFeehan has a knack for bringing vampiric Carpathians to vivid, virile life in her Dark Carpathian novels. - Publishers WeeklyShe is the master.One of the best vampiric romance series on the market today. - Midwest Book ReviewIntense, sensual, mesmerizing. - Library Journal[An] out-of-the-ordinary romance...deeply sensuous...exquisitely detailed. - Booklist

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER   Loop me in, odd one. The words, spoken in the deep of night by a sleeping child, chill the young man watching over her. For this was a favorite phrase of Stormy Llewellyn, his lost love. In the haunted halls of the isolated monastery where he had sought peace, Odd Thomas is stalking spirits of an infinitely darker nature.   As he steadfastly journeys toward his mysterious destiny, Odd Thomas has established himself as one of the most beloved and unique fictional heroes of our time. Now, wielding all the power and magic of a master storyteller at the pinnacle of his craft, Dean Koontz follows Odd into a singular new world where he hopes to make a fresh beginning—but where he will meet an adversary as old and inexorable as time itself.

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Book SynopsisWARRIOR OF HEAVENReaver is an angel with a past, a record, and a less-than-heavenly attitude. Powerful enough to fight alongside the fiercest battle angels-and crazy enough to risk his wings on a one-way mission to hell-he''s agreed to go where no angel has ever gone before . . . to steal the most seductive and dangerous prize of Satan himself.ANGEL OF HELLHarvester is one of the Fallen, a once-heroic angel who sacrificed her wings to work as an undercover agent in hell. But now her cover has been blown, and she''s been doomed to an eternity of agonizing torture. Even if Reaver can snatch her away from Satan''s lair, even if they can fight their way out of the underworld''s darkest depths, there is one thing Harvester can never escape-her newfound thirst for an angel''s blood . . .Trade ReviewWild, wicked, and wonderfully imaginative! * Sylvia Day, New York Times bestselling author *In every sense, Ione's Demonica world continues to be both rich and gritty, not to mention populated with memorable characters. Like a fine wine, this series is aging spectacularly! * RT Book Reviews *

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Book Synopsis''A publishing phenomenon... [Sherrilyn Kenyon] is the reigning queen of the wildly successful paranormal scene.'' Publishers Weekly ''Kenyon builds a story that is wall-to-wall action, yet touched with poignancy.'' Romantic TimesThe next League novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon . . .''It''s official Take a Psycho to Work Day. Why else would I be here?''Hunted. Hated. Betrayed. Dagger Ixur is on the run for his life. As one of the most recognisable members of his royal house, he has a bounty on his head that guarantees him no quarter from any friend or even family. But surrender isn''t in him. He will fight to the bitter end. A resolve that is sorely tested when he narrowly escapes a trap that leaves him severely wounded. With what he believes is his dying breath, he saves a boy born to an extinct race from a group out to enslave the kid for his legendary abilities.Trade ReviewA delicious balance of suspense and sensuality. Publishers Weekly Sensual, fast-paced. Booklist Skilfully written and entertaining... rich with complex characters, snappy dialogue, and sweet moments. Tulsa World Suck you into Kenyon's world and keep you there from the first page until the last. Midwest Book Review Kenyon delivers the goods readers have come to expect, and more. Booklist Kenyon's writing is brisk, ironic and relentlessly imaginative. These are not your mother's vampire novels. Boston Globe Whether writing as Sherrilyn Kenyon or Kinley MacGregor, this author delivers great romantic fantasy! New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell [Kenyon] succeeds in offering a lively read containing her signature blend of brisk action, sensual thrills and light humour. Publishers Weekly Kenyon is a master of this genre. Lovereading.co.uk Kenyon's Dark-Hunter books are changing the face of the vampire novel, making it hip, darker, and all the more appealing. Publishers Weekly This series puts a contemporary spin on classical mythology that an increasing number of fans have found irresistible. Publishers Weekly Sherrilyn Kenyon is the reigning queen of the vampire novel... long live the Queen! Barbara Vey, Publishers Weekly Sherrilyn Kenyon's world of Dark-Hunters, Katagraria Slayers, Olympian Gods, Oneroi, Apollites, demons and Daimons is a fascinating one. Her Dark-Hunter series sweeps readers away into a dangerous and sensual world. bookloons.com With her steamy action-packed Dark-Hunter novels, Kenyon is ushering in a whole different class of night dwellers... will fill the void left by Buffy. Publishers Weekly Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Sex and the City. Mallory Kane Kenyon gives readers scrumptious heroes - still with a dark edge and dangerous powers... she creates a world full of depth and intelligent details... and gives her stories an underpinning and a foundation in authenticity without sacrificing the breathless pace of her plots - no small feat! Romantic Times Sherrilyn Kenyon waves a wonderful story in Born of Legend. Fresh Fiction Whether you've read this series before or not, if you love a good sci-fi romance then you won't want to miss this book. Thebookreadinggals.com The action and drama in this one will have you sitting on the edge of your seat and chewing your fingernails. thereadingcafe.com

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Book Synopsis''A publishing phenomenon... [Sherrilyn Kenyon] is the reigning queen of the wildly successful paranormal scene.'' Publishers Weekly ''Kenyon builds a story that is wall-to-wall action, yet touched with poignancy.'' Romantic TimesA fate worse than death . . . Bastien Cabarro survived the brutal slaughter of his entire family only to have his wife pin their murders on him. Made Ravin by The League, he is now a target for their assassins-in-training to hunt and kill. The average life expectancy for such beings is six weeks. But defying the odds is what this Gyron Force officer does best, and Bastien won''t rest until he lays his betrayers in their graves.Ten years later, he has one chance to balance the scales of justice, provided he relies on his former wingman - the very sister of the woman who testified against him.Major Ember Wyldestarrin joined the outlaw Tavali the day Kirovar fell into the hands Trade ReviewA publishing phenomenon ... [Sherrilyn Kenyon] is the reigning queen of the wildly successful paranormal scene Publishers Weekly Kenyon's writing is brisk, ironic and relentlessly imaginative. These are not your mother's vampire novels Boston Globe Whether writing as Sherrilyn Kenyon or Kinley MacGregor, this author delivers great romantic fantasy! New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell Kenyon is a master of this genre Lovereading.co.uk A wild, wicked delight...no one does sexy, tormented heroes better - or more inventively - than Sherrilyn Kenyon New York Times bestselling author Nicole Jordan A publishing phenomenon ... [Sherrilyn Kenyon] is the reigning queen of the wildly successful paranormal scene Publishers Weekly Hard to put down An action packed and a thrill-a-minute page turner. -- Chris Coulson Amazon Reviews

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Book SynopsisAn absorbing collection of stories, poems, and commentaries by the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the RingsRenowned around the world as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien was also a distinguished academic and professor whose writings and lectures expand beyond the scope of his beloved Middle-earth. From short stories of fantastical adventures to essays on imagination and the narrative form, The Tolkien Reader gathers some of these fascinating and hard-to-find works into one volume.Tree and Leaf: Professor Tolkien’s now-famous essay “On Fairy-stories” and the short story “Leaf by Niggle” examine and illustrate the form and treatment of fantasy narratives.The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm’s Son: A short play inspired by The Battle of Malden, an Old English poem with no ending and no beginning that describes a historical tent

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Book SynopsisThe spellbinding classic that started it all, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author—the inspiration for the hit television series “A magnificent, compulsively readable thriller . . . Rice begins where Bram Stoker and the Hollywood versions leave off and penetrates directly to the true fascination of the myth—the education of the vampire.”—Chicago TribuneHere are the confessions of a vampire. Hypnotic, shocking, and chillingly sensual, this is a novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing force—a story of danger and flight, of love and loss, of suspense and resolution, and of the extraordinary power of the senses. It is a novel only Anne Rice could write.

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Book SynopsisBEST NOVEL OF THE YEAR, BRITISH FANTASY SOCIETY • Discover the magical beginning of Piers Anthony’s enthralling Xanth seriesXanth was the enchanted land where magic ruled—where every citizen had a special spell only he could cast. It was a land of centaurs and dragons and basilisks.For Bink of North Village, however, Xanth was no fairy tale. He alone had no magic. And unless he got some—and got some fast!—he would be exiled. Forever. But the Good Magician Humfrey was convinced that Bink did indeed have magic. In fact, both Beauregard the genie and the magic wall chart insisted that Bink had magic. Magic as powerful as any possessed by the King or by Good Magician Humfrey—or even by the Evil Magician Trent.Be that as it may, no one could fathom the nature of Bink’s very special magic. Bink was in despair. This was even worse than having no magic at all . . . and he would still be exiled! Thus begins Pie

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Book SynopsisThree masterpieces of medieval poetry, translated by the author of The Lord of the Rings—including Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the poem that inspired the major motion picture The Green Knight Comparable to the works of Chaucer, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo weave a bright tapestry of stories from a remote age of chivalry and wizards, knights and holy quests—but unlike The Canterbury Tales, the name of the poet who wrote them is lost to time. Masterfully translated from the original Middle English by J.R.R. Tolkien, the language of these great poems comes to life for modern readers. At the center of this collection is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a tale as lush and dark as England’s medieval forests. Mixing romance and adventure, Sir Gawain follows King Arthur’s most noble knight on an adventure of epic enchantment, temptation, and destiny.

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Book SynopsisA failing wall, a broken shield . . . and an enemy that will exploit every weaknessMalian and Kalan are coming home, but already it may be too late. The Wall of Night, dangerously weakened by civil war among the Derai families that garrison it, is on the verge of failing. Everywhere their ancient enemy, the Darksworn, is on the move as the threads of an old pattern begin to tighten about Kalan, and Malian searches for answers in the fabled Shield of Heaven, which every account agrees was broken beyond repair.In Grayharbor and in the Red Keep, a child and a young woman are caught in conflict''s maw, as whispers gather around Dread Pass and a Darksworn prophecy points to Malian herself being the stake the ancient enemy will drive into the heart of the Derai Alliance.One of FantasyLiterature.com''s Best Books of 2016.A richly told tale of strange magic, dark treachery and conflicting loyalties - Robin Hobb on THE HEIR OF NIGHTTrade ReviewHelen Lowe's Wall of Night series has the potential to become a classic, right up there with the likes of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire . . . Anyone who loves to read fantastic fiction from a true talent should read this series. * SF Site *Helen Lowe's Daughter of Blood may well be the best and most complex epic fantasy novel of the year * Rising Shadow *

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Book SynopsisThings are going well for Alex Verus. He''s on moderately good terms with the Council, his apprentice is settling in and his shop in Camden is gaining quite a reputation.But when a mysterious woman bursts into the Arcana Emporium one night with an assassin on her tail, Alex is thrown into a plot to revive a long-forbidden ritual. His old enemies are after the secret, as well as a Council mage named Belthas and a mercenary named Garrick, and at least one of them is trying to get Alex killed - if he only knew which.He can see the future, but knowing who to trust is something else.Trade ReviewHarry Dresden would like Alex Verus tremendously - and be a little nervous around him. I just added Benedict Jacka to my must-read list -- Jim ButcherJacka writes a deft thrill-ride of an urban fantasy - a stay-up-all-night read. Alex Verus is a very smart man surviving in a very dangerous world -- Patricia BriggsLondon's hidden wizardly community spell-blast each other entertainingly in this urban fantasy romp. Fated is highly enjoyable -- SunFilled with tense and compelling writing -- SFXWhoop-ass excitment from the new master of magical London -- Charles StrossFast-moving and energetic * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *One of the most invigorating and engrossing fantasy novels of the decade * SCIFI NOW *

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Book SynopsisMeet Harry Dresden, Chicago''s first (and only) Wizard P.I. Turns out the ''everyday'' world isfull of strange and magical things - and most of them don''t play well with humans. That''s where Harry comes in.Luckily, however, he''s not alone. Although most people don''t believe in magic, the Chicago P.D. has a Special Investigations department, headed by his good friend Karrin Murphy. They deal with the . . . stranger cases. It''s down to Karrin that Harry sneaks into Graceland Cemetery to meet a vampire named Mavra. Mavra has evidence that would destroy Karrin''s career, and her demands are simple. She wants the Word of Kemmler - and all the power that comes with it. But first, Harry''s keen to know what he''d be handing over. Before long he''s racing against time, and six necromancers, to get the Word. And to prevent a Halloween that would truly wake the dead.Magic - it can get a guy killed.Trade ReviewAn intensely enjoyable series * SciFi Now *Butcher's latest maintains the momentum ... builds the suspense right up to a rousing conclusion * Booklist *The best novels in the supernatural PI subgenre * SFX *

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Book SynopsisMeet Harry Dresden, Chicago''s first (and only) Wizard P.I. Turns out the ''everyday'' world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them don''t play well with humans. That''s where Harry comes in.A series of apparent suicides rings alarm bells with the police, and Harry is hired. At the first crime scene he hits pay dirt, discovering an unmistakable magical taint. There''s also a message especially for him, and it ain''t pretty. The ''killings'' will continue if Harry can''t halt his tormentor, but the evidence implicates his half-brother, which just doesn''t add up. Unfortunately Harry''s digging around attracts some powerful vampires with a stake in the result. Soon, whichever way he turns, Harry will find himself outnumbered, outclassed and dangerously susceptible to temptation. And if he screws up, his friends will die.Magic - it can get a guy killed.Trade ReviewAn intensely enjoyable series * SciFi Now *An excellent noirish detective yarn in a well-crafted, supernaturally charged setting * Booklist *White Night is another satisfying and exciting read * NextRead.co.uk *

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Book Synopsis***OVER A MILLION COPIES OF THE IRON DRUID BOOKS SOLD***''American Gods meets Jim Butcher''s Harry Dresden'' SFF WorldDruid Atticus O''Sullivan hasn''t stayed alive for more than two millennia without a fair bit of Celtic cunning. So when vengeful thunder gods come Norse by Southwest looking for payback, Atticus, with a little help from the Navajo trickster god Coyote, lets them think that they''ve chopped up his body in the Arizona desert.But the mischievous Coyote is not above a little sleight of paw, and Atticus soon finds that he''s been duped into battling bloodthirsty desert shapeshifters called skinwalkers. Just when the Druid thinks he''s got a handle on all the duplicity, betrayal comes from an unlikely source. If Atticus survives this time, he vows he won''t be fooled again. Famous last words.Praise for the Iron Druid Chronicles:''Atticus and his crew are a breath of fresh air! . . . I love, lov

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Book SynopsisHELL HATH NO FURY . . .For five thousand years, Revenant believed he was alone in the world, a fallen angel beyond any redemption. Now he finds he has a twin brother who had all the light and love Revenant was denied. Caught in a tug of war between Heaven and Hell, he must weigh his thirst for revenge against his desire for a mysterious female named Blaspheme-a female whose very origins could deliver him into salvation . . . or destruction. LIKE AN ANGEL SCORNEDBlaspheme has a deadly secret: she''s the forbidden offspring of an angel and a fallen angel. Hunted by both heavenly and satanic forces, she has survived only by laying low and trusting no one. When Revenant claims he can save them both, how can she possibly believe him? But the powerful angel is persistence incarnate and for Blaspheme, there''s no place she can hide in Heaven or Hell where he won''t find her . . .Trade ReviewWild, wicked, and wonderfully imaginative! * Sylvia Day, New York Times bestselling author *In every sense, Ione's Demonica world continues to be both rich and gritty, not to mention populated with memorable characters. Like a fine wine, this series is aging spectacularly! * RT Book Reviews *

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Book SynopsisThe fifth novel in the international No. 1 bestselling Mercy Thompson series - the major urban fantasy hit of the decade''I love these books!'' Charlaine Harris''The best new fantasy series I''ve read in years'' Kelley ArmstrongMERCY THOMPSON: MECHANIC, SHAPESHIFTER, FIGHTERBeing a mechanic is hard work. Mercy Thompson, for instance, just spent the last couple of months trying to evade the murderous queen of the local vampire seethe, and now the leader of the werewolf pack - who''s maybe-more-than-just-a-friend - has asked for her help. A book of fae secrets has come to light and they''re all about to find out how implacable - and dangerous - the fae can be.OK, so maybe her troubles have nothing to do with the job. But she sure could use a holiday . . .A fast-paced adventure featuring the ingenious and appealing Mercy Thompson - mechanic, trouble-magnet and coyote shapechanger.Praise for the series:

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Book Synopsis''THE HARD-BITTEN CHAMPION OF BRITISH HEROIC FANTASY'' - Joe Abercrombie ''HEROISM AND HEARTBREAK . . . GEMMELL IS ADRENALINE WITH SOUL'' - Brent Weeks It is three hundred years since the world toppled on its axis and civilisation was destroyed. In this savagely reshaped world ruled by brigands and war-makers, a rider seeks a lost city. Pursuing a dream to calm the violence in his soul, Jon Shannow, the brigand slayer, desires only peace. But from the Plague Lands emerges a fresh terror.The Lord of the Pit and his hellborn army seek to plunge mankind into a new demonic era. Seemingly invincible, they make a fatal mistake: they take Shannow''s woman for blood sacrifice. And find themselves facing the deadliest warrior of the new age. Jon Shannow - the Jerusalem Man.Novels by David GemmellThe Drenai seriesLegend The King Beyond the GateWaylanderQuest For Lost Heroes Waylander II: In the RealTrade ReviewThe hardbitten champion of British heroic fantasyHeroism and heartbreak . . . Gemmell is adrenalin with soulAn enduring and compulsive epic . . . nobody writes better fantasy

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Book Synopsis***Look out for The Bone Ships, the start of a new fantasy series by RJ Barker!***''Age of Assassins reveals its mysteries with the style of a magic show and the artful grace of a gifted storyteller'' Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the WyldTO CATCH AN ASSASSIN, USE AN ASSASSIN...Girton Club-Foot, apprentice to the land''s best assassin, still has much to learn about the art of taking lives. But his latest mission tasks Girton and his master with a far more difficult challenge: to save a life. Someone, or many someones, is trying to kill the heir to the throne, and it is up to Girton and his master to uncover the traitor and prevent the prince''s murder. In a kingdom on the brink of civil war and a castle thick with lies Girton finds friends he never expected, responsibilities he never wanted, and a conspiracy that could destroy an entire land.***SHORTLISTED FOR THE DAVID GEMMELLTrade ReviewOften poignant and always intriguing, Age of Assassins reveals its mysteries with the style of a magic show and the artful grace of a gifted storyteller -- Nicholas Eames, author of KINGS OF THE WYLDA bright new fantasy, original, heartfelt and tragic in turns -- Adrian TchaikovskyDead gods, dread magic, and a lead that feels like a breath of fresh air. Great fun -- Peter Newman, author of THE VAGRANTOutstanding. Beautifully written, perfectly paced and assured. Kept me reading well into the early hours of the morning. A wonderful first book - a wonderful book, period - that should be at the very top of your to-read list -- James Islington, author of THE SHADOW OF WHAT WAS LOSTAge of Assassins builds a compelling fantasy world and peoples it with characters you can care about. Riddled with intrigue and dangerous magic, this is a hugely enjoyable debut -- Jen Williams, author of THE COPPER PROMISESimply unputdownable . . . the perfect mix of fantasy and mystery -- FANTASY BOOK REVIEWCompellingly complex political intrigue and steel-sparking action sequences leavened by warm humour and genuine emotional depth -- Chris Brookmyre, author of the Jack Parlabane novelsWith an original, immersive world that wouldn't let me go and a pair of assassins worth rooting for, Age of Assassins is a pleasure to read. I can't wait for more! -- Melissa Caruso, author of THE TETHERED MAGEA dark-humoured game of cat and mouse between assassins, with traitors on all sides -- David Dalglish, author of the Shadowdance seriesAge of Assassins is a beguiling story of action and intrigue combined with a poignancy and humor that are as sharp as any blade -- Jon Skovron, author of HOPE AND RED

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Book SynopsisThe next page-turning adventure in the compelling Alpha and Omega series, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling urban fantasy author Patricia BriggsTrade ReviewA pulse pounding, action filled climax that had us holding our breath. I totally recommend you to read this series, especially if you enjoy wolf stories, and a great couple. I want more of Charles and Anna' THE READING CAFE Fantastic ... As usual, I can't wait for more from this series. Anna and Charles make my heart happy. RED HOT BOOKS One of the best books I have read by Patricia Briggs so far BADASS BOOK REVIEWS If you are looking for your next series to start, I highly recommend Alpha & Omega. Intense action, heartbreaking moments, sexy romance, and pages filled with sly humor. You can't go wrong with that! LOVE AT FIRST PAGE

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Book SynopsisThe second novel in this explosive new epic fantasy series for fans of Brandon Sanderson and George R. R. Martin, with action and intrigue on every pageTrade ReviewPacked with action . . . An amazing work * Fantasy Faction *

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Book SynopsisThe seventh book in the Iron Druid Chronicles, described by SFF World as 'Neil Gaiman's American Gods meets Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden'Trade ReviewNeil Gaiman's American Gods meets Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden SFF World This is one series no fantasy fan should miss. Mystery, suspense, magic and mayhem SCIFI CHICK Atticus and his crew are a breath of fresh air! ... I love, love, love this series MY BOOKISH WAYS A strong modern hero with a long history and the wit to survive in the twenty-first centruy ... a snappy narrative voice LIBRARY JOURNAL

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Book SynopsisThe first Seraphim novel - the start of an extraordinary fantasy adventure series from USA Today bestselling author, David Dalglish.''A must-read for fans of Michael Sullivan and Brent Weeks'' Library Journal''Once you pick up Skyborn you won''t want to put it down'' Kelly McCulloughThe last remnants of humanity live on six islands floating high above the Endless Ocean, fighting a brutal civil war in the skies. The Seraphim, elite soldiers trained for aerial combat, battle one another while wielding elements of ice, fire and lightening.The lives of their parents claimed in combat, twins Kael and Breanna Skyborn enter the Seraphim Academy to follow in their footsteps. They will learn to harness the elements as weapons and fight at break-neck speeds while soaring high above the waters. But they must learn quickly, for a nearby island has set its hungry eyes on their home. When the invasion comes, the twiTrade ReviewA soaring tale that nails the high notes. SKYBORN had me gazing heavenward, imagining what could be * Jay Posey, author of THREE *SKYBORN fully accomplishes that elusive fantasy fiction goal: creating a believable world, while maintaining a variety of fantastical elements. It's one of those rare, well blended tales where you're so expertly introduced to more and more of the world that you find yourself picturing it with ease * SCIFINOW *Once you pick up Skyborn you won't want to put it down, as the story carries you along from one high contrast moment to the next. Dalglish has really mastered the art of focusing the reader's attention. I expect this series to fly off the shelves * Kelly McCullough *[This] high-flying, dynamic adventure soars confidently and will appeal to teen and adult audiences alike * Publishers Weekly *High-flying action sequences are crisp and exciting * Booklist *The unique setting and magic system[... ]help keep SKYBORN aloft - they're every bit as exciting as they sound * SFX *Fun, fast paced and thrilling * The School Librarian *one of the most incredible and jaw-droppingly explosive endings I've ever read . . . impossible to put down . . . Skyborn is a high-flying, whiplash-inducing adventure that took my breath away! What more can I say, other than I await the next installment with no small amount of impatience! -- BIBLIOSANCTUM

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Book Synopsis“Powers writes action and adventure that Indiana Jones could only dream of.”—Washington Post“Tim Powers is a brilliant writer.”—William GibsonThe remarkable Tim Powers—who ingeniously married the John Le Carrè spy novel to the otherworldly in his critically acclaimed Declare—brings us pirate adventure with a dazzling difference. On Stranger Tides features Blackbeard, ghosts, voodoo, zombies, the fable Fountain of Youth…and more swashbuckling action than you could shake a cutlass at, as reluctant buccaneer John Shandy braves all manner of peril, natural and supernatural, to rescue his ensorcelled love. Nominated for the Locus and World Fantasy Awards, On Stranger Tides is the book that inspired the motion picture Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides—non-stop, breathtaking fiction from the genius imagination that conceived Last Cal

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Book Synopsis''THE HARD-BITTEN CHAMPION OF BRITISH HEROIC FANTASY'' - Joe Abercrombie ''HEROISM AND HEARTBREAK . . . GEMMELL IS ADRENALINE WITH SOUL'' - Brent Weeks High in the wooded mountains of Skeln, the woodsman, Dakeyras, and his daughter Miriel, live a life of solitude. Unbeknown to them, a group of bloodthirsty warriors stalk the mountains. Men who have never known defeat, to whom revenge and torture are meat and drink. For ten thousand in gold they are eager to kill the woodsman.Battle-hardened warriors all, they have no fear of this task - but they should have. For Miriel is a woman of fire and iron, skilled with bow and blade and taught her skills by one of the deadliest killers of all time . . . Her father, Dakeyras, better known as Waylander the Slayer.Novels by David GemmellThe Drenai seriesLegend The King Beyond the GateWaylanderQuest For Lost Heroes Waylander II: In the Realm of the WoTrade ReviewSeveral rungs above the good right into the fabulous -- Anne McCaffrey Has pace, conviction and gritty resolute vitality...The result is a book that will be enjoyed by Tolkien fans TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT David Gemmell manages to take a familiar, generic scenario and infuse it with meaning...it's a thoughtful genre fantasy, a bit chewier than most, and quite, quite tasty LOCUS

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Book Synopsis''Mercy is one of the top urban fantasy heroines'' Book Chick CityMercy Thompson''s world just got a whole lot bigger . . .A collection of all-new and previously published short stories set in a world described as the best new urban fantasy series I''ve read in years'' by Kelley Armstrong - featuring Mercy Thompson and the characters she calls friends.The collection includes the new stories . . .''Silver''''Roses in Winter''''Redemption''''Hollow''. . . and reader favourites''Fairy Gifts''''Gray''''Alpha and Omega''''Seeing Eye''''The Star of David''''In Red, with Pearls''Books by Patricia Briggs:The Mercy Thompson booksMoon CalledBlood BoundIron KissedBone CrossedSilver BorneRiver MarkedFrost BurnedNight BrokenFire TouchedSilence FallenStTrade ReviewBriggs' heroine Mercy Thompson stands out ...This mixture of monsters, myth, metamorphosis and magic seasoned with travelogue is handled with skill and the necessary conviction TELEGRAPH Mercy is my favorite urban fantasy heroine, period ... I cannot wait for what comes next for Mercy, Adam and the gang THE BOOK SMUGGLERS I'll always want more Mercy, but I'm learning that however long it takes, Mercy Thompson books are always worth the wait All Things Urban Fantasy Mercy is kick ass and has turned into one of my favorite female heroines ... I'm a fan until the end URBAN FANTASY INVESTIGATIONS

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Book SynopsisA Waterstones Paperback of the Year and New York Times BestsellerBased on the no. 1 PodcastWELCOME TO NIGHT VALE . . . a friendly desert community where the sun is hot, the moon is beautiful, and mysterious lights pass overhead while its citizens pretend to sleep. It''s a town like your town, with a city hall, a bowling alley, a diner, and a radio station reporting all the news that''s allowed to be heard. It might be more like your town than you''d like to admit.In this ordinary town where ghosts, aliens and government conspiracies are parts of everyday life, the lives of two women, with two mysteries, are about to converge.From the creators of the wildly popular Welcome to Night Vale podcast comes an original mystery of appearances and disappearances about the ways we all struggle to find ourselves, no matter where we live.Trade ReviewClever, twisted, beautiful, strange, wonderful and sweet . . . this might be the best book I've read in years -- Patrick RothfussA marvellous book . . . full of people we love and root for, full of frightening things, and full of dramatic tension that pays off beautifully . . . shot through it all is the love and integrity that made Night Vale a success from the beginning * Boing Boing *I'm packing up and moving to Night Vale! -- Ransom RiggsA splendid, weird, moving novel . . . it manages beautifully that trick of embracing the surreal in order to underscore and emphasise the real * NPR *As weird and surreal as I hoped it would be -- Wil Wheaton

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Book SynopsisThe Underworld rules the city of Veldaren. Thieves, smugglers, assassins . . . they fear only one man. Thren Felhorn is the greatest assassin of his time. All the thieves'' guilds of the city are under his unflinching control. If he has his way, death will soon spill out from the shadows and into the streets.Aaron is Thren''s son, trained to be heir to his father''s criminal empire. He''s cold, ruthless - everything an assassin should be. But when Aaron risks his life to protect a priest''s daughter from his own guild, he glimpses a world beyond poison, daggers and the iron rule of his father.Assassin or protector; every choice has its consequences.Fantasy author David Dalglish spins a tale of retribution and darkness, and an underworld reaching for ultimate power.Trade ReviewBuy the book and budget for the rest; you'll want to see this story through to the end * SFX *Dalglish is well on his way to join the ranks of Peter V. Brett and Brent Weeks as influential authors in a new generation of fantasy * FANTASY FACTION *Fast, furious and fabulous * Michael J. Sullivan, author of THEFT OF SWORDS *A winning combination of A Game of Thrones, sword-and-sorcery RPGs, and vivid description . . . The point of view shifts continually, encompassing bit players and major characters from every angle of the struggle, and Dalglish handles his cast of thousands with aplomb . . . this is a fun read. Dalglish puts familiar pieces together with a freshness and pleasure that are contagious * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *A gritty book with intriguing characters and has a plot which will keep you hooked till the end * FANTASY BOOK CRITIC *An excellently paced, character driven fantasy novel * BOOKBAG *The prose is solid, the pace wonderful and when the action happens its quick, fast and to the point . . . Back that up with a cracking supporting cast alongside an inventive world and all round I was a very happy reader. Great stuff * Falcata Times *Fans of A Game of Thrones should most definitely take note of this extremely exciting first book in the Shadow Dance series. Bring on book 2! * FICTION FASCINATION *

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Book SynopsisA SOLDIER WITHOUT A PAST A wounded knight awakens alone on a hillside. His only memory is that of a mighty battle - but there has not been a battle in this place for more than a hundred years. Tired, hungry and alone, the knight must rely on the help of others if he is to survive. Kindness takes him to the magnificent city of Zamerkand, but what lies inside the city gates will leave his life in more danger than ever. Safety can only be found in the ranks of the mercenary army known as the Red Pavilions. But joining up is only the beginning of an extraordinary quest for the man who calls himself Soldier - a quest for revenge, for truth and for his own identity.

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Book SynopsisA LAND WITHOUT A KING In the troubled kingdom of Zamerkand, the enemies within are as dangerous as those at the borders. For Soldier, the warrior whose influence is already too great for some courtiers'' liking, there is no such thing as rest. Death can strike at any moment, and from any direction. But it is another death that will shake the world to its core: that of the King Magus, whose power alone can keep the forces of good and evil in balance. His successor needs to be found, and the responsibility is given to Soldier. The successor, however, is only a young boy, and there are many who would prefer him - and Soldier - to meet a bloodier fate.

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Book SynopsisTo obtain a map of the northlands, Lawrence and company leave the Kingdom of Winfiel and return to Kerube. But instead of the silversmith they seek, they cross paths with a beautiful girl named Fran, who offers to draw them their map. However, Fran''s map comes with a price-in exchange, the party must travel with her to a village where an angel is said to have alighted and discover the truth behind the legend. But what of the rumor that a witch lives in that very same village...?

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Book Synopsis''Paranormal and show-business power struggles make for hard-to-put-down entertainment.'' - BooklistRobyn Peltier has always lived a normal life. So when her boss is murdered and she is named prime suspect, she is way out of her depth. As the bodies pile up only her friend Hope, and Hope''s somewhat spooky boyfriend Karl, are on her side. Hope, meanwhile, has a few secrets of her own. Namely that she is half-demon, and her ''spooky'' boyfriend is actually a werewolf. Hope also knows that Robyn has accidentally stumbled into a bloody supernatural turf war. And the only way she can keep her friend alive is by letting her enter a world she''s safer knowing nothing about . . A brilliant novel of suspense with a supernatural twist - packaged in the stunning new Kelley Armstrong series style.Books by Kelley Armstrong: Women of the Otherworld series Bitten Stolen Dime Store Magic IndustrialTrade ReviewDon't go giving all the credit to the recent Twilight phenomenon.... Long before American author Stephenie Meyer came on the scene - four years before to be precise - Canadian fantasy novelist Kelley Armstrong began paving the way with Women of the Underworld... -- WINNIPEG FREE PRESSLike Stephen King, . . . Armstrong not only writes interesting page-turners, she has also achieved that unlikely goal, what all writers strive for: a genre of her own. . . . This is not The Call of the Wild; it's Nora Roberts meets The Sopranos by way of Henry David Thoreau. -- THE WALRUSNonstop -- LIBRARY JOURNAL

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Book Synopsis''TRULY EPIC FANTASY'' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was LostFrom the east came the Bone Giants. From the south, the fire-wielding Hathrim.It was an invasion that sparked war across the six nations of Teldwen. Now the kingdom''s only hope is the discovery of a new form of magic - one that will call the wondrous beasts of the world to fight by the side of humankind.In the start of a thrilling new series, the New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles creates an unforgettable fantasy world of warring giants and elemental magic.''This isn''t just a breath of fresh air for the genre, it''s a damned hurricane'' Jason M. Hough, New York Times bestselling author''A rare masterpiece that''s both current and timeless . . . merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters who''ll break your heart''Delilah S. DawsonTrade ReviewThis isn't just a breath of fresh air for the genre, it's a damned hurricane! -- Jason M. Hough, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE DARWIN ELEVATORA Plague of Giants is an absorbing epic fantasy, with clever storytelling that allows its many threads to each feel important, personal, and memorable -- James Islington, author of THE SHADOW OF WHAT WAS LOSTA Plague of Giants is a rare masterpiece that's both current and timeless, groundbreaking yet traditional, merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters who'll break your heart while reminding you of your humanity. This book truly resonates and will haunt you long after the last page -- Delilah S. Dawson, author of STAR WARS: PHASMAEpic in scope . . . meticulous in detail and primed in possibilities. A full story in its own right and a superb jumping off point for a new fantasy series, the surface has only been scratched of where it will develop, and the secrets and mysteries yet to be revealed have the potential to grow into something uniquely compelling * STARBURST *Human-facing, optimistic, a much-needed reimagining of what epic fantasy can be * Chuck Wendig *An outstanding read and I look forward to continuing the series . . . A Plague of Giants is fantastic giant-sized epic fantasy * THE TATTOOED BOOK GEEK *There's a great deal of depth to this world, from its deep history, its magic, its characters and how they all come together rather organically . . . Highly Recommended * SFFWorld.com *

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In Karen Marie Moning’s latest installment of the epic Fever series, Mac, Barrons, Ryodan, and Jada are back—and the stakes have never been higher or the chemistry hotter. Hurtling us into a realm of labyrinthine intrigue and consummate seduction, Feverborn is a riveting tale of ancient evil, lust, betrayal, forgiveness, and the redemptive power of love.  When the immortal Fae destroyed the ancient wall dividing the worlds of Man and Faery, the very fabric of the universe was damaged, and now Earth is vanishing bit by bit. Only the long-lost Song of Making—a haunting, dangerous melody that is the source of life itself—can save the planet. But those who seek the mythic song must contend with old wounds and new enemies, passions that burn hot and hunger for vengeance that runs deep. The challenges are many: the Keltar at war with nine immortals who’ve secretly ruled Dublin for e

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Book SynopsisWhen magic strikes and Atlanta goes to pieces, it’s a job for mercenary Kate Daniels in this thrilling novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with these days. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that’s saying a lot.But when Kate's werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet. As her investigation leads her to the Midnight Games—an invitation only, no holds barred, ultimate preternatural fighting tournament—she and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, uncover a dark plot that may forever alter the face of Atlanta's shapeshifting community...

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