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Book SynopsisWe followed the fresh blood even though every molecule in my body was screaming for me to run. Run before dark. Run before the vampires come. Run.A serial killer is hunting the Pacific Northwest, murdering victims in a gruesome and spectacular way. The local police suspect ''monsters'' are involved, and have called in Anita Blake and Edward, US Marshals who really know their monsters, to catch the killer. But some monsters are very real. The Harlequin have been the bogeymen of the vampire world for more than a thousand years; they are a secret so dark that even to speak their name can earn you a death sentence. Now they are here in America, hunting weretigers, and human police. The Harlequin serve the Mother of All Darkness, the first vampire. She was supposed to be dead, but only her body was destroyed. Now she needs a new one, and she''s decided that Anita Blake''s is the body she wants. Edward thinks the serial killings are a trap to lure Anita c

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Book Synopsis''I don''t date vampires. I kill them.''My name is Anita Blake. Vampires call me the Executioner. What I call them isn''t repeatable. Ever since the Supreme Court granted the undead equal rights, most people think vampires are just ordinary folks with fangs. I know better. I''ve seen their victims. I carry the scars ... But now a serial killer is murdering vampires - and the most powerful bloodsucker in town wants me to find the killer.

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Book Synopsis''The older the zombie, the bigger the death needed to raise it.''After a few centuries, the only death ''big enough'' is a human sacrifice. I know because I''m an animator. My name is Anita Blake. Working for Animators, Inc. is just a job - like selling insurance. But all the money in the world wasn''t enough for me to take on the particular job Harold Gaynor was offering. Somebody else did, though - a rogue animator. Now he''s not just raising the dead... he''s raising Hell. And it''s up to me to stop it.

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Book Synopsis''Most women complain that there are no single straight men left. I''d just like to meet one that''s human.''I''m Anita Blake, expert on creatures of the night. I''ve dined with shapeshifters, danced with werewolves, and been wooed - but not won - by Jean-Claude, the Vampire Master of the City.And now a darkly dangerous vampire named Alejandro has hit town. He wants me for his human servant. A war of the undead has begun. Over me ...

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Book Synopsis''You don''t volunteer for slugfests with vampires. It shortens your life expectancy.''And you don''t fall in love with a werewolf. It interferes with your work. Especially when you''re a preternatural expert, like me. My name is Anita Blake. My business brings me up close and personal with all shapes and sizes of monsters. And not all of them want to kill me.Take, for instance, the local pack of lycanthrops - they''re werewolves to you. A number of them are missing, and they''ve come to me for help. Maybe because I''m dating the leader of the pack. I''ve survived a lot - from jealous vampires to killer zombies - but this love thing may kill me yet.

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Book Synopsis''When the monsters are involved, it''s never just one dead body. One way or another the dead multiply.''First, there were the dead in the graveyard, two hundred years dead. I''d been hired to raise them to settle a dispute over who owned the land they were buried in.Then there were the three dead teenagers in the woods, slaughtered in a way I''d never seen before.And then they found the dead girl, drained of blood and left in her bed. I knew what that meant of course. It didn''t take a degree in preternatural studies to figure out that something was wrong. And I was right in the middle of it. My name is Anita Blake. Welcome to my life ...

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Book Synopsis''These days my life is a cross between a preternatural soap opera and an action-adventure movie.''The first hit man came after me at home, which should be against the rules. Then there was a second, and a third. Word on the street is that Anita Blake, preternatural expert and vampire killer extraordinaire, is worth half a million dollars. Dead, not alive. So what''s a girl to do but turn to the men in her life for help? Which in my case means an alpha werewolf and a master vampire. With professional killers on your trail, it''s not a bad idea to have as much protection as possible, human or otherwise.But I''m beginning to wonder if two monsters are better than one...

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Book Synopsis''You can''t trust anyone who sleeps with the monsters.''That''s what I''ve always said. That''s what I''ve always believed. But now I''m the one sharing a bed with the Master Vampire of the City. I''m Anita Blake, the woman the vampires call the Executioner. From part of the solution, I''ve become part of the problem. So it hits close to home when an arsonist begins to target vampire-owned businesses all over town - an arsonist who seems to want to destroy more than just property. It''s the monsters who are in danger now. And it''s up to the Executioner to save them from the inferno.

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Book SynopsisAn Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, novel''Richard was an alpha werewolf. It was his only serious flaw. We''d broken up after I''d seen him eat somebody.''You never forget your ex-fiance. And when the call came at three in the morning, I thought for a moment it was him. It wasn''t. It was his brother. And it wasn''t good news. Apparently the former love of my life had got himself thrown into jail for assaulting a woman. Since I make my living as a preternatural expert, I tend to believe almost anything''s possible. But though he may be one of the monsters, Richard would never harm a woman. So it''s Anita Blake to the rescue. I''ve got just a few days to spring Richard and find out who framed him - and why. There''s a full moon coming, and if my werewolf love is still behind bars when it rises, he''ll be facing a lot worse than an assault charge...

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Book Synopsis''I was covered in blood, but it wasn''t mine, so it was okay.'' Edward is a hit man. He specialises in monsters. Vampires, shape-shifters, anything and everything. There are people like me, Anita Blake, who do it legally, but Edward doesn''t sweat the legalities or, hell, the ethics. He is an equal opportunity killer. I may be one of the few friends that Edward has, but it''s like being friends with a tame leopard. It may curl on the foot of your bed and let you pet its head, but it can still eat your throat out...

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Book Synopsis''People don''t like dealing with people who raise the dead. Don''t ask me why, but we make them nervous.''There''s something about Leo Harlan that I don''t like. He''s asked me to reanimate his long-dead ancestor, and it seems like a perfectly ordinary case for someone like me: Anita Blake, preternatural expert, vampire hunter and raiser of the dead. So I agree - sometimes you deal with the devil not because you want to, but because if you don''t, someone else will. But what he hasn''t told me is that the corpse may hold the secret to an ancient crime that not everyone wants to be remembered.

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Book SynopsisAn Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, novel''The bride was a witch who solved preternatural crimes. The groom raised the dead and slew vampires for a living. It sounded like a Halloween joke, but it wasn''t.''When I''m not up my elbows in sacrificial gore, I''ve got serious preternatural issues to deal with. Psychotic shape-shifters, duplicitous vampires and sexually deviant were-leopards. And that''s just my friends. I''m Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter and Federal Marshall.My life is more complicated than ever, caught up between obligations to the living and to the undead. Now there is a vampire serial killer preying on strippers. And I''ve been called in to help the police.

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Book Synopsis''It was the middle of November, I was supposed to be out jogging, but instead I was sitting at my breakfast table talking about men, sex, werewolves and vampires. I should be concentrating on my dangerous situation - the ardeur between me and Jean-Claude, Master Vampire of the City, and Richard, my werewolf lover, is reaching new levels, evolving into something altogether new, acting with a will of its own.''But instead Anita Blake, preternatural expert and feared executioner, is less interested in vampire politics than in the ancient, ordinary dread that women down the ages have experienced: am I pregnant? And, if so, is the father a vampire, a werewolf or someone else entirely. And being a Federal Marshall, known for raising the dead and hunting vampires, is no way to bring up a baby.

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Book Synopsis''They will play with us, then destroy us... They are what we fear in the dark.''The first warning is unexpected, calculated. The second warning is a gift: a plain white mask, carefully wrapped. But white is good - white means we are only being watched. It seems the power that connects me, Anita Blake, with Jean-Claude Vampire Master of the City and Richard, leader of the werewolves, is attracting very unwelcome attention - from creatures so feared no vampire will willingly speak their name. They are known as the Harlequin, and they have the authority to pass judgement upon me. It is forbidden to speak of the Harlequin unless you''ve been contacted. And to be contacted is to face a sentence of death.

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Book SynopsisMICAH''Raising the dead is easy. Love is hard.''There are lots of reasons to raise the dead - some private, some public. In this case, the feds have a witness who died before he could speak on the record. They want him raised so his testimony can be taken. So here I am, Anita Blake, necromancer, on a plane to Philadelphia, flying off to do my job. But I''m not alone: Micah, head of the St Louis wereleopards, is with me. I''m happy to have him at my side. Until he mentions that this will be our first time alone together. Just me and Micah. And all my fears and doubts... STRANGE CANDY Fantastical fairy tales that will leave you craving more: from the woman who marries into a family of wizards to a couple fleeing a gang of love-hungry cupids, readers will revel in these unique visions.

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Book SynopsisWhen Anita Blake meets with prospective client Tony Bennington, who is desperate to have her reanimate his recently deceased wife, she is full of sympathy for his loss. Anita knows something about love, and she knows everything there is to know about loss.But what she also knows, though Tony Bennington seems unwilling to be convinced, is that the thing she can do as a necromancer isn''t the miracle he thinks he needs. The creature that Anita could coerce to step out of the late Mrs. Bennington''s grave would not be the lovely Mrs. Bennington. Not really. And not for long.

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Book SynopsisI knew without doubt that if any more of the vampires tried to attack us I''d kill them, too, regardless of apparent age, race, sex, or religious affiliations. I was an equal-opportunity executioner; I killed everybody.My name is Anita Blake and I am a vampire hunter and necromancer, as well as a US Marshal. So when a fifteen-year-old girl is abducted by vampires, it''s up to me to find her. And when I do, I''m faced with something I''ve never seen before: a terrifyingly ordinary group of people - kids, grandparents, soccer moms - all recently turned and willing to die to avoid serving their vampire master. And where there''s one martyr, I know there will be more... But even vampires have monsters that they''re afraid of. And I''m one of them...Trade Review'Hamilton remains one of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal field' * Charlaine Harris *'Anita Blake is one of the most fascinating fictional heroines since Scarlett O'Hara' * Publishers Weekly *'What The Da Vinci Code did for the religious thriller, the Anita Blake series has done for the vampire novel' * USA Today *'A hardcore guilty pleasure' * The Times *

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Book SynopsisHad everyone bitten tonight caught this? The other bites had not looked like vampire bites. They''d been zombie, or human looking. Was this infection something that vampires and shapeshifters could catch? If it was, then it was something new. Some zombies are raised. Others must be put down. Just ask me, Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter. Before now, I figured I could handle them. Before now, I had never heard of any of them causing human beings to perish in agony. But that''s all changed. Micah''s estranged father lies dying, rotting away inside from some strange ailment that has his doctor''s whispering about ''zombie disease''.I make my living from zombies - but these aren''t the kind I know so well. These creatures hunt in daylight, and are as fast and strong as vampires. If they bite you, you become just like them. And round and round it goes ... Where will it stop? Even I don''t know.

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Book SynopsisArmy Officer. Fugitive. Sorcerer. In every nation, people are waking up with magical talents that are sending the world to war. Bringing order to a world gone mad won''t be easy for Oscar Britton in Myke Cole''s mile-a-minute Control Point, winner of the 2013 Compton Crook Award. The Shadow Ops series is the perfect read for fans of Peter V. Brett and Patrick Rothfuss.''Black Hawk Down meets the X-Men... Military fantasy like you''ve never seen it before'' - Peter V. Brett, author of The Desert Spear All over the world people are ''coming up latent'' - developing new and terrifying abilities. Untrained and panicked, they are summoning storms, raising the dead, and setting everything they touch ablaze.US Army Lieutenant Oscar Britton has always done his duty, even when it means working alongside the feared Supernatural Operations Corps, hunting down and taking out those with newfound magical talents. ButTrade Review'A mile-a-minute story of someone trying to find purpose in a war he never asked for' * Jack Campbell, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Fleet series *'Black Hawk Down meets the X-Men ... military fantasy like you've never seen it before' * Peter V. Brett *'Hands down, the best military fantasy I've ever read ... a chilling, enthralling story. Myke Cole just might be a wizard himself' * Ann Aguirre, bestselling author of Enclave *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Steelhaven . . .Under the reign of King Cael the Uniter, this vast cityport on the southern coast has for years been a symbol of strength, maintaining an uneasy peace throughout the Free States. But now a long shadow hangs over the city, in the form of the dread Elharim warlord, Amon Tugha. When his herald infiltrates the city, looking to exploit its dangerous criminal underworld, and a terrible dark magick that has long been buried once again begins to rise, it could be the beginning of the end.

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Book SynopsisA usurped prince prepares to take up the mantle of a deadly assassin and reclaim his kingdom, his people, and his slain gods in this epic fantasy from a USA Today bestselling author. Cyrus was only twelve years old when his gods were slain, his country invaded, and his parents—the king and queen—beheaded in front of him. Held prisoner in the invader's court for years, Cyrus is suddenly given a chance to escape and claim his revenge when a mysterious group of revolutionaries comes looking for a figurehead. They need a hero to strike fear into the hearts of the imperial and to inspire and unite the people. They need someone to take up the skull mask and swords and to become the legendary 'Vagrant'—an unparalleled hero and assassin of otherworldly skill.  But all is not as it seems. Creating the illusion of a hero is the work of many, and Cyrus will soon discover the true price of his vengeance. 

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Book SynopsisIn this epic fantasy from a bestselling author, a usurped prince must master the magic of shadows in order to reclaim his kingdom and his people. ​ Cyrus wants out. Trained to be an assassin in order to oust the invading Empire from his kingdom, Cyrus is now worried the price of his vengeance is too high. His old master has been keeping too many secrets to be trusted. And the mask he wears to hide his true identity and become the legendary 'Vagrant' has started whispering to him in the dark. But the fight isn't over and the Empire has sent its full force to bear upon Cyrus's floundering revolution. He'll have to decide once and for all whether to become the thing he fears or lose the country he loves.

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Book SynopsisA firebolt broom pen, interactive book, iron-on team badges, and trading cards highlight this spirited celebration of the magical sport of the Wizarding World. The Player''s Kit includes:* 4 iron-on badges featuring team insignia for Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Hufflepuff* 4-1/4 x 7 128-page interactive book on Quidditch, including history on the sport, play instruction, play-making templates, quotes, full-colour photography and illustrations, and more* Firebolt broom pen* Quidditch all-stars trading cards* Keepsake box

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Book SynopsisLet the Harry, Ron, Hermione, or even Hagrid in your own life know how magical you think they are with this one-of-a-kind DIY gift book.This interactive book invites you to fill in what you love about your best friend, with writing prompts inspired by the relationships shown across the Harry Potter series. Once completed, the book becomes a personalized gift that perfectly expresses your appreciation and records some of your greatest adventures together.This attractive book features full-color photography from the Harry Potter films throughout.

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Book SynopsisLady Selene is the heir to the Great House of Ravenwood--and to a powerful ability. But it comes with a dark secret. Tasked with assassinating the man who can destroy her family--and the only one who can bring peace to the nations--she must choose between justice and honor or legacy and power. Is she willing to pay the price for the path she chooses?

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Book SynopsisAs the war with the Dominia Empire begins, Lady Selene and Damien must use their gifts to secure the borders and save those devastated by war. But conflict, betrayal, and hatred begin to spread between the Great Houses--and the only one who can unite them is Selene. Will she survive? Or is she destined to fall like the dreamwalkers before her?

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Book SynopsisA basic guide to some of the possible linguistic and mythological origins of Middle earth, and a rudimentary analysis of its many themes and lessons for our world. It includes topics that explore the main themes in Tolkien's works, including immortality and death; the heroic quest; love; fate and free will; and faith and redemption.Trade Review"...a great book...helps readers make sense of the creatures, language, geography and richly-detailed history of Middle earth..." (Shields Gazette, Dec 03) "...a mine of information?a must-have for anyone interested in exploring the epic tales of the four ages of Middle earth..." (Dundee Evening Telegraph and Post, Dec 03)Table of ContentsForeword xvii Introduction 1 Part I: The Geography of Middle-earth 7 Chapter 1: The Worlds of Middle-earth 9 Chapter 2: The Lands of Middle-earth and Beyond 21 Part II: The Beings of Middle-earth 45 Chapter 3: The Divine Ainur 47 Chapter 4: The Fair Race of Elves 57 Chapter 5: The Mortal Race of Men 73 Chapter 6: The Hardy Race of Dwarves 95 Chapter 7: Those Homespun Hobbits 109 Chapter 8: The Wily Wizards 129 Chapter 9: Beorn, Tom Bombadil, and Treebeard 139 Chapter 10: The Enemy and His Minions 149 Part III: The History of Middle-earth 167 Chapter 11: The Valarian Ages 169 Chapter 12: The First Three Ages and Then Some 177 Part IV: The Languages of Middle-earth 187 Chapter 13: Tolkien and Language 189 Chapter 14: The Tongues of Tolkien 199 Part V: The Themes and Mythology of Middle-earth 211 Chapter 15: The Struggle Between Good and Evil 213 Chapter 16: Immortality and Death 219 Chapter 17: The Heroic Quest 233 Chapter 18: Chivalry and True Love 247 Chapter 19: Fate and Free Will 257 Chapter 20: Faith and Redemption 269 Chapter 21: Ring-related Myths 277 Chapter 22: Ecological Themes 287 Chapter 23: Sex and Gender 293 Part VI: The Part of Tens 301 Chapter 24: Top Ten Battles in the War of the Ring 303 Chapter 25: Top Ten Online Middle-earth Resources 309 Chapter 26: Top Ten Ways The Lord of the Rings Books Differ from the Movies 313 Index 319

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Book SynopsisHold on to your hats and get ready for another swashbuckling adventure in Tsalmoth, set in Steven Brust's bestselling Vlad Taltos series!First comes love. Then comes marriageVlad Taltos is in love. With a former assassin who may just be better than he is at the Game. Women like this don't come along every day and no way is he passing up a sure bet.So a wedding is being planned. Along with a shady deal gone wrong and a dead man who owes Vlad money. Setting up the first and trying to deal with the second is bad enough. And then bigger powers decide that Vlad is the perfect patsy to shake the power structure of the kingdom.More''s the pity that his soul is sent walkabout to do it.How might Vlad get his soul back and have any shot at a happy ending? Well, there's the tale

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Book SynopsisGarric or-Reise was born the son of an innkeeper in Barca''s Hamlet on the Isle of Haft, but through valor and determination became first a prince and then the Regent and successor to the feeble Valence III, King of the Isles. But the Kingdom is weak, its rule barely extending past the island of Ornifal.The Isles need a strong king to bring unity, because danger is coming. Magic is stronger now than at any time since the fall of the Old Kingdom in a cataclysm of uncontrolled magic. Evil is growing in the spaces beyond the world, waiting to complete the destruction begun a millennium before. Only if the Isles are united into a strong New Kingdom can humanity survive.Garric has sworn to become a true Lord of the Isles. Standing with him are his sister, Sharina; his friend and Sharina''s lover, the shepherd Cashel; and Cashel''s sister, the weaver-witch Ilsa. They have been to Hell and back together in their quest.The four friends and the armies of the Kingdom have undertak

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Book SynopsisS. E. Porter, critically-acclaimed YA author of Vassa in the Night, bursts onto the adult fantasy scene with her adult novel that is sure to appeal to fans of Jeff VanderMeer and China Mieville.Love may last a lifetime, but in this dark historical fantasy, the bitterness of rejection endures for centuries.As a young woman seeks vengeance on the obsessed sorcerer who murdered her because he could not have her, her murderer sends projections of himself out into the world to seek out and seduce women who will return the love she deniedor suffer mortal consequence. A lush, gothic journey across worlds full of strange characters and even stranger magic.Sarah Porter's adult debut explores misogyny and the soul-corrupting power of unrequited love through an enchanted lens of violence and revenge.Also by Sarah Porter:Vassa in the NightWhen I Cast Your ShadowNever-Contented Things

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Book Synopsis**Included in the Top 50 Best New Comics for Adults in 2022 by The New York Public Library**Immerse yourself in a fantasy world of Filipino myth, magic, and supernatural suspense!Lambanathe realm of supernatural fairies known as Diwatahas fallen, and the Magic Prohibition Act has been enacted. To add to his troubles, there's something wrong with Conrad's heart and only magic can prolong his life. He teams up with Ignacio, a well-connected friend who promises to hook him up with the Diwata and their magical treatmentsa quest that's not only risky but highly illegal!On the shadowy, noir-tinged streets of Manila, multiple realities co-exist and intertwine as the two friends seek a cure for the magical malady. Slinky sirens and roaming wraith-like spirits populate a parallel world ruled by corruption and greed, which Conrad must enter to find the cure he seeks. He has little idea of the creatures he will encounter and the truths to be revealed along the way. Will Lambana spill its secrets Trade Review"If you want to read something different and intriguing, then look no further." —Book Riot"Victoria has the ability to turn genre to her own ends." —International Speculative Fiction"After Lambana reveals a version of Manila that is both deadly and magical. The stakes are high and the twists shocking, and vivid imagination brims on every page. Brought to life through Malonzo's evocative art and coloring, and Victoria's remarkable talent for pace and dialogue, After Lambana's mixing of urban noir and Filipino myth is original, unsettling, and deeply satisfying." — Isabel Yap, author of Never Have I Ever: Stories

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Book SynopsisAn anthology of speculative short fiction from 12 talented Asian authors!Dip into the rich treasure trove of Filipino alamat (legends) with this new collection of contemporary short stories. This anthology includes works by a dozen talented and award-winning Filipino writers including Budjette Tan (Trese) and Eliza Victoria (Dwellers). Explore richly imagined realms where powerful gods and magical creatures are responsible for the twists and turns of fate in the lives of ordinary people. The 13 amazing stories in this collection include: The fate of the lingering Sky Maiden The diwata Maria Makiling seeking romantic partners in the human world Depictions of Philippine deities, including Balitok, Bangunbangun, Dagau, Haliya, Hukloban and Melu Encounters with celestial power beneath the sea, at the movies and in a pawnshop And many more!Each tale is reimagined for a modern sensibility and reinvented for the current generation of fantasy fiction fans. This gripping collection is essentTrade Review"This delightfully illustrated dive into the relatively unknown Indigenous mythology, or alamat, of the Philippines brings together 13 fables and foibles that deliver modern takes on classic legends while honoring the original stories and preserving their poetry. Combined with an informative introduction, glossaries of gods and terms, and a list of further reading, this proves a welcoming and thoroughly entertaining introduction to Filipino mythology." --Publishers Weekly"This is such a beautiful book.…these stories are personal and ancestral. Reading this felt like going home." --Jasmine-Grace Nacu (@steepedinstories), Bookstagram

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Book SynopsisSigrud je Harkvaldsson is back, and this time he''s out for vengeance.Shara Komayd, once Prime Minister of Saypur, has been assassinated. News travels fast and far, even to a remote logging town somewhere northwest of Bulikov, where the silent Dreyling worker ''Bjorn'' picks up the newspaper and walks out. He is shocked and grieved and furious; he''s been waiting thirteen years for Shara, his closest friend, to tell him to come home. Now he has no one else in his life, and nothing to live for - except to find the people who did this. Sigrud wasn''t there for the death of his daughter, and he wasn''t there when Shara was murdered. Now ''Bjorn'' is dead and Sigrud is back. And he will find answers, for Shara, and for himself. He''s made a promise . . .The awesome climax to the fantasy thrillers City of Stairs and City of Blades.Trade ReviewA masterpiece of writing that I will reread for years . . . The book is simply beautiful . . . It is a book that broke my heart, then pieced it back together stronger than it was before, and it is one of the best books I have ever read. * The Quill to Live, 'The Best of 2017' *Does [City of Blades] live up to the Locus, World Fantasy, British Fantasy and GoodReads Choice Awards-nominated City of Stairs? Allow me to answer with an emphatic yes . . . Robert Jackson Bennett is one of the most talented authors writing in SFF today and this is his finest work to date' * Fantasy-Faction *Robert Jackson Bennett deserves a huge audience. This is the book that will earn it for him. A story that draws you in, brilliant world building, and oh my God, Sigrud. You guys are going to love Sigrud. * Brent Weeks, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Black Prism on City of Stairs *As fitting a farewell to The Divine Cities as any I can imagine * Tor.com *A stunning and heartbreaking tale of sacrifice amid magic and spycraft . . . The bittersweet ending, which elegantly and definitively caps off the novel and the trilogy, will have readers reaching for the tissues * Publishers Weekly, starred review *As a whole The Divine Cities is simply that, Divine. * SFFWorld *Dark and violent but a tale well spun and with a most satisfying conclusion. Just stay out of the way of the flying fickle Finger of Kolkan... * Kirkus *Building beautifully upon the richly detailed world introduced in the first book of the series, Bennett serves a stew of fantasy and adventure with a healthy dose of humor and a ladle full of violence * Library Journal, starred review on City of Blades *City of Blades is bolder and harder hitting in almost every aspect . . . perfection. This one gets a full five stars and my hearty recommendation * Bibliosanctum *City of Miracles is perfect from start to finish and will be one of the best books to come out in recent memory . . . The Divine Cities is the first series I have ever read to get perfect tens straight through, with no areas that I think could have been improved. If you haven't picked up these books yet, I implore you to correct that mistake * Quill to Live *City of Miracles is a treatise on how to let go of pain, how to rise above rage, how to accept the parts of yourself that have been broken, and how to mend those shattered pieces into something whole again. It ends the story of the Divine Cities with style, grace, and beauty. This may be the last we see of this world, but if it is, all the more read on, and treasure these divine tales. * Barnes and Noble *Without a doubt, Sigrud is Bennett's best invention. * NPR *Not only a great book in its own right, but a great ending to the series as well. * Elitist Book Reviews *Bennett's ability to juggle a huge scope, an intricate mythology and fascinating, loveable and entertaining characters continues to impress. This is an excellent finale to a trilogy that we will miss. * SciFiNow *

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Book SynopsisIn seventeenth-century France, Louis XIV rules with flamboyant ambition. In his domain, wealth and beauty are all; frivolity begets cruelty; science and alchemy collide. From the Hall of Mirrors to the vermin-infested attics of the Chateau at Versailles, courtiers compete to please the king, sacrificing fortune, principles, and even sacred family bonds.''A wonderful book! Adventure, love, history, magic - it''s an engrossing story with magnificent characters, balanced perfectly on the edge between,'' said DIANA GABALDONBy the fiftieth year of his reign, Louis XIV has made France the most powerful state in the western world, but the Sun King''s appetite for glory knows no bounds. In a bold stroke, he sends his natural philosopher on an expedition to seek the source of immortality: the mythical sea monster. For the glory of his God, his country, and his king, Father Yves de la Croix returns with his treasures: one heavy shroud packed in ice . . . and in a covereTrade ReviewThe finest alternate history ever, lighthearted and wise - a luminous, radiant novelA dazzling and spirited evocation of the passions, intrigues and preconceptions of the age: an enchanting slice of what-if historical speculation * KIRKUS *Successfully melds fantasy and alternate history to create a charming, well-written and meticulously researched novel * FANTASY BOOK REVIEW *McIntyre has done her historical homework, as is evident in a superbly realised setting, and she executes the plot with superior skill. A splendid historical fantasy that shows sf star McIntyre admirably opening new territory * BOOKLIST *A wonderful book! Adventure, love, history, magic - it's an engrossing story with magnificent characters, balanced perfectly on the edge between * DIANA GABALDON *The story thrives in the details . . . gives it a thematic richness and resonance that made me care deeply about the story * EYRIE *McIntyre vividly re-creates a Versailles poised on the cusp between alchemy and modern science. Her imaginings enliven her history with wonder, but, as in the best fantasy, they serve less to dazzle by their inventiveness than to illuminate brilliantly real-world truths - here, humanity's responses, base and noble, when confronting the unknown * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Fans of McIntyre, or simply alternate history fans and romantics who love an intelligent, compassionate heroine will devour this book, yelling in outrage at the men who belittle our heroine and sighing with delight when she finds love * FEMSCIFI *One of the most enjoyable and well-written novels I have read in a long time. The novel has got splendid characterisation, a tightly-woven plot, and a fascinating story. It's also obviously meticulously researched, and full of intricate details about the historical era in which it takes place. Read the book. It is a marvellous, fascinating, uplifting experience * JOHN WALTERS, author of ADRIANA’S FAMILY *An excellent alternative history * ARTSANDWINE *

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Book SynopsisShould you find yourself in need of a discreet investigation into any sort of mystery, crime or puzzling circumstances, think of Jesperson and Lane . . .Jesperson and Lane have just solved their first major case when a man bangs violently on their door - and almost immediately drops dead. The police rule death by natural causes, but the detectives are determined to find out what really happened . . .Mr Manning was screaming about witches before his death.The case takes them to Mr Manning''s Norfolk home, a land of mysterious Shrieking Pits and ancient knowledge. Mr Manning was himself a member of the enigmatic School of Ancient British Wisdom, and not the first to suffer a similar fate. Local gossip suggests that he was secretly engaged to one of the three lovely sisters who reside at Wayside Cross - but which one? Are they really witches, as the gossips also claim?And what does all this have to do with the mysterious Shrieking Pits and Trade ReviewSleepwalkers, psychics, and the spirits of the dead (or are they?) make for a heady stew in Lisa Tuttle's The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief, the first full-length novel about Jasper Jesperson and Miss Lane, a dauntless duo of Victorian detectives first introduced in her stories for Down These Strange Streets and Rogues. They're an entertaining pair, and it's great to see them back in action in a longer work. Here's hoping this is only the first in a long series of Lane and Jesperson adventures. Tuttle does a lovely job of putting us back in the foggy streets of Victorian London in this lively, entertaining blend of murder mystery and supernatural adventure. Arthur Conan Doyle would have approved. * GEORGE R.R. MARTIN, author of The Game of Thrones on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *The whole book is delightful to read. Tuttle handles the nuances of the Victorian environment with skilful impeccability * BRITISH FANTASY SOCIETY ON The Witch at Wayside Cross *A regular, yet interesting 'whodunnit' with lots of culprits as the story twists along, at a good pace, never slowing down and yet always giving you just enough to go on * FLICKERING MYTH on The Witch at Wayside Cross *Lisa Tuttle has quietly been writing remarkable, chilling short stories and powerful, haunting novels for many years now, and doing it so easily and so well that one almost takes it, and her, for granted. This would be as big a mistake as not reading Lisa Tuttle * NEIL GAIMAN *

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Book SynopsisKelsea Glynn is the sole heir to the throne of Tearling but has been raised in secret after her mother – a monarch as vain as she was foolish – was murdered for ruining her kingdom.Trade ReviewI couldn’t put the bloody thing down. It would be fair to say I became obsessed with the role and the book -- EMMA WATSONDid you love The Hunger Games? Partial to an episode of Game of Thrones? Then you’re going to want to dive straight in to this new fantasy . . . brilliantly imagined and captivatingly written * HEAT *An assured and confident debut . . . featuring a strong female lead and a well-realised far-future post-apocalyptic world * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *Like Game of Thrones and The Hunger Games meets Pulp Fiction * DAILY MAIL *Destined to be a fantasy classic. Johansen’s writing is assured, confident and thrilling. I can’t wait for the next book. * AMY McCULLOCH, author of The Oathbreaker’s Shadow *

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Book SynopsisKelsea Glynn returns as this unforgettable trilogy full of magic and adventure is drawn to a thrilling close.Since ascending to the throne, Kelsea Glynn has grown into a powerful monarch and a visionary leader.But in her quest to end corruption and restore justice within the Tearling, she has made many enemies. Chief amongst them is the evil and feared Red Queen, who now holds Kelsea and her magical sapphires captive in her castle in Mortmesne, a deal brokered to protect the Tearling from a Mort invasion.But the Tearling needs its Queen, and the Mace, head of Kelsea's personal guards, will not rest until he and his men rescue their sovereign from her prison.Now it is time for the fate of Queen Kelsea and the Tearling itself to be revealed . . .Trade ReviewAn unputdownable, epic conclusion filled with unexpected twists. You’ll want to cancel all plans as this gripping adventure is easy to swallow in one sitting. * BUZZFEED *Fantasy fans will flock to this electrifying conclusion to the best-selling Tearling trilogy. * COSMOPOLITAN *Kelsea flourishes alongside the other female characters at the center of the novel: These are powerful, determined women who work hard to accomplish their goals even as their mistakes haunt them. Johansen doesn’t punish them for these mistakes; she allows them to grow, leading to a well-earned ending. * WASHINGTON POST *A thrilling conclusion to a fantastic trilogy. * BOOKLIST *Johansen has consistently taken huge narrative risks with this series, which started as a traditional fantasy and then began incorporating glimpses of a dystopian alternate world... richly developed characters who are never boring black and white, and villains who are as fascinating as the heroes . . . outstanding. * LIBRARY JOURNAL *

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Book SynopsisFantastic world-building meets spellbinding storytelling in this must-read fan-favourite from Esslemont. Ideal for fans of Steven Erikson, David Gemmell and Brandon Sanderson.''This book hits all the right notes at all the right times'' -- FANTASY BOOK REVIEW''Highly entertaining . . . streamlined, tightly-plotted and structured'' -- TOR.COM''An awesome read'' -- ***** Reader review''Esslemont at his best'' -- ***** Reader review''Totally absorbing'' -- ***** Reader review''You''ll find this hard to put down'' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************************************It was once a land ravaged by war, minor city states, baronies and principates fighting for supremacy. But when the rival cities of Tali and Quon formed an alliance, Quon Tali caTrade ReviewFor fans of the Malazan world, be it Erikson or Esslemont, Dancer’s Lament is a brilliant return to one of the most majestic and mystifying fantasy worlds ever to be created. Filled with rooftop knife fights, devastating magery and underworld evil, this book hits all the right notes at all the right times. * FANTASY BOOK REVIEW *When I finished this I was desperate for the next one. . . I think this book really lets his abilities as an author shine. Great storytelling, brilliantly entertaining characters, well-paced and engaging structure, and a tight focus that allows him to play with those aspects of the world that serve the narrative. Dancer’s Lament is a must read for Malazan fans, and fans of fantasy that like a well told story. I loved it and couldn’t put it down. * THE CRITICAL DRAGON *A fun and enjoyable book and moreover a very solid addition to the Malazan universe. * BOOK PLANK *Highly entertaining . . . streamlined, tightly-plotted and structured. * TOR.COM *

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Book SynopsisBorn in Limerick and raised in Dublin, C K (Caimh) McDonnell is a former stand-up comedian and TV writer. He performed all around the world, had several well-received Edinburgh shows and supported acts such as Sarah Millican on tour before hanging up his clowning shoes to concentrate on writing. He has also written for numerous TV shows and been nominated for a Kid's TV BAFTA.His debut novel, A Man With One of Those Faces - a comic crime novel - was published in 2016 and spawned The Dublin Trilogy books and the spin-off McGarry Stateside series. They have been Amazon bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. As C. K. McDonnell, he is the author of The Stranger Times series contemporary comic fantasy series.Caimh lives in Manchester. To find out more, visit whitehairedirishman.com

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