Kamvar, a soldier, has lost his way. Leonine, a thief and sorcerer, has forgotten that he had one to lose. When the daughter of a High Priest finds herself exiled and hunted across the entirety of conquered Ekka, both men will remember who they are, and the country's invaders will learn that memories, unlike temples, are not so easily torn down.Kamvar, a soldier, has lost his way. Leonine, a thief and sorcerer, has forgotten that he had one to lose. When the daughter of a High Priest finds herself exiled and hunted across the entirety of conquered Ekka, both men will remember who they are, and the country's invaders will learn that memories, unlike temples, are not so easily torn down.Pale Queen's Courtyard is the first novel by Canadian author Marcin Wrona, and a finalist in SciFiNow's 2009 War of the Words. Views: 264
The holidays mean many things to many people. "Christmas Beyond the Box" takes that notion a great deal farther, and provides some truly unconventional looks at the season from some extraordinary perspectives. Suitable for all but the very young, there's sure to be a tale worth re-telling in this collection for many Christmases to come. Includes bonus novel excerpt from "Under Saint Owain's Rock."Bestselling and award-winning author, Josh Langston, brings his considerable talents to bear in this collection of seasonal short stories. But, just because they take place during the holidays, don't assume these tales won't generate smiles at any time of the year.Beginning with a race of holiday sprites who can't stand the limelight and ending with an eccentric billionaire who only sees his family the day *after* Christmas, this collection provides enough laughs, sighs, and insights to satisfy the most discriminating tastes.If you're looking for something different -- something that isn't just another "Frosty Saves Christmas" or "Molly Knits Mittens for Kittens" -- THIS is the collection for you. Don't miss it! Views: 264
And now for something a little different. In this installment of the necromancer's adventure, Sebastian Grimm must venture into a Renaissance festival to prevent a murder.It is said that there is no rest for the wicked. This, as it happens, is true. Just as Sebastian Grimm, a necromancer who hunts down wicked people all the time with the help of his friend and private investigator, John King. Today, the necromancer's adventure takes him to an annual Renaissance festival, where he must stop yet another murder from taking place. Views: 264
To uphold family honor and tradition, Sheetal Prasad is forced to forsake the man she loves and marry playboy millionaire Rakesh Dhanraj while the citizens of Raigun, India, watch in envy. On her wedding night, however, Sheetal quickly learns that the stranger she married is as cold as the marble floors of the Dhanraj mansion.Forced to smile at family members and cameras and pretend there's nothing wrong with her marriage, Sheetal begins to discover that the family she married into harbors secrets, lies and deceptions powerful enough to tear apart her world. With no one to rely on and no escape, Sheetal must ally with her husband in an attempt to protect her infant son from the tyranny of his family. Views: 264
What would you do with rational thought in a world ruled by instinct?What do you do when you realise you are the first creature to become self-aware?‘My father paid dearly for my education. He will pay yet more…’Some might say that a princess always has an easy life. But what value is an easy life if the price is freedom? Princess Zahrah takes the weapons she has - her intelligence, her education and her beauty - to embrace her own destiny. Views: 264
Eleven stories from acclaimed SF and fantasy author Naomi Kritzer, four of them previously unpublished:
Brother Mac, You Are Healed!St. Ailbe’s Hall Gift of the Winter KingMagefire Masks KinThe Price In the Witch’s Garden Darknight The ManualKitchen Magic, With Recipes
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From the myrockandrollbooks series: Skydiving—one mistake, and you fall like a piano...until, SPLAT! You're a blob of jam. Jeff Nichols works at a local flight school. He hears of a plan to put his biggest rival into a 'chute roll, which he knows no skydiver has ever survived. But trying to stop it might get Jeff thrown from an airplane at 10,000 feet—without his parachute.Sigmund Brouwer tours his RocknRoll Literacy Show at schools across North America to promote reading habits. He is the award-winning author of dozens of books for children, with a recent title, Absolute Pressure chosen for the Junior Library Guild. Views: 264
Fifteen poems about canoeing (or at least thinking about it) in the middle of winter.Here are fifteen poems about canoeing, as seen from the canoeist in winter, a time when canoeing may not be possible, but dreaming about it is mandatory. This is part of the series, Canoeing Poems: A Year in Four Volumes. Views: 264
Percy Westerman was a 20th century British writer best known for kids books, most of which are adventure stories involving naval or military themes. Views: 263
She's a good girl gone bad . . . and she'll never be the same again. I'm a good girl. I've never rebelled - always followed the rules. I leave all of the wildness to my best friend. But everything gets flipped upside down when the bad boy of the school shows interest in me. And he's not taking no for an answer. He's changing me, and I'm helpless to stop it. I'm just along for the ride. We're toxic together - unhealthy. Destructive. But could him walking away from me when I need him the absolute most finally be my deal-breaker? **Ends on a cliffhanger **Triggers: self-harm, depression, anxiety, child abuse PLEASE BE AWARE that this trilogy will deal with the extremely dark side of teen pregnancy, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. This is not a read for the faint-hearted. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. Views: 263
An odd sight greets travelers on a busy motorway late one dark night - they spot a bloodstained and half-naked man dodging traffic. Eventually cornered by the police, the man tells a story of murderous assassins pursuing him, firing guns at him. Suffering from trauma-induced amnesia, the man is admitted by the police to a psychiatric ward. But he can do little to enlighten Dr. Elizabeth Santer, the physician assigned to his case. What he does remember brings chills to the doctor and her team: The man reveals a detailed knowledge of sophisticated weaponry and military techniques that indicates possible training in terrorism. When two armed guards responsible for the man's protection are found murdered outside his door and Dr. Santer is abducted at gunpoint by her patient, the police issue an all-out manhunt for what they now assume is a dangerous killer.Genre: Mystery Views: 263
Skye Fargo is out for blood…Back when Skye Fargo still had green on his antlers, legendary mountain man Corey Webster showed him how to survive in the wild. So when four predatory prison breakers butcher the old man like a hog, Fargo loads up for revenge. And by the time the Trailsman’s through with them, the killers are going to think the Hell they go to is a holiday… Views: 263
CAN A PIRATE LEARN . . .
River pirate "Charming" Mickey O'Connor has lifted himself from the depths of the slums to be the king of St. Giles. Anything he wants he gets-with one exception. Silence Hollingbrook has been haunting his dreams ever since she spent a single night in his bed.
THAT THE ONLY TRUE TREASURE . . .
Once Silence was willing to sacrifice anything to save the man she loved. Now a widow, she's finally found peace when Charming Mickey comes storming back into her life with an offer she can't refuse. But this time she won't be the only one paying the price for his sins.
LIES IN A WOMAN'S HEART?
When his past comes back to torment him, Mickey must keep Silence safe from a merciless enemy, while wrestling with the delicious hold this widow has on his heart. And in the face of mounting danger, both will have to surrender to something even more terrifying . . . true love. Views: 263
A wolf's eye view of the legends of Ga'Hoole in this stirring third installment of the Wolves of Beyond series by bestselling author Kathryn Lasky.
Born with a twisted paw, Faolan was abandoned as a wolf pup and left to die. But not only did he survive and make it back to the wolf clan, he proved himself to be one of the most worthy wolves of all.
But just as Faolan is about to take his place as one of the revered Wolves of the Watch, a fellow watch wolf goes missing. Faolan is sent to track her down and makes a horrifying discovery - she has been kidnapped by bears. A war is coming between the wolves and the bears, and only Faolan can stop it. Views: 263
