“In a fantasy world containing magicans, gods, and mortals, telepathic communication with animals doesn’t seem too far-fetched. In this new spin on epic fantasy, Pierre Grimbert tackles a world beset with shadowy thieves and mystical empires.” - Tor.com Elemental magic courses through the veins of vast empires. The Grand Guild oversees its network of dark brotherhoods. In the Known World, gods and goddesses are as tangible as the people who worship them. Yet in this land rich in legend and wonder, there exists a mystery beyond all others: the secret of Ji.After catching a fleeting glimpse of another world, the last heirs of the Ji emissaries search for a century-old journal that promises to unravel the world’s greatest enigma. With the fate of civilization hanging in the balance and a tireless, terrifying figure clad in black armor in pursuit, our unlikely band of heroes must harness powers they never thought possible — and enlist the help of the gods — before the long shadow of darkness settles over the Known World forever. Views: 19
As Keeley Thomson is thrown into the world of Greater Demons she must struggle against the need to keep her sense of self while still surviving. On top of that a new threat has come, in the form of her brother, Xenses and her human father has managed to get himself into more hot water than one person should be able too without help. Things are looking to go from bad to worse and Keeley can't be certain who she can really trust anymore. Not even her closest friends and family. Views: 19
Natural history museums contain many thousands of zoological specimens and each has a tale to tell - often involving extraordinary people, daring explorations, unquenchable scientific curiosity, and strange coincidences. This perfectly presented book, with its engaging pictures, is rich in stories and unveils many secrets. The author is a fabulous storyteller, and this book will be loved by museum-goers, animal-lovers, and anyone with a curiosity about the natural world. Views: 19
Julia Lang expected a nice night away from the office - free of thoughts about the case, her failed engagement, her past. But she should have known better. Her past haunted her every chance it got these days, and tonight it came in the form of lyrics she didn't ever expect to hear again - not after a decade, not with a thousand miles between them, not in the arms of another man - and definitely not in the form of a confession. Now, faced with the lyrics she had waited so long to hear, Julia must decide if the song - and more importantly, the boy behind it - is enough to leave her new life behind. Views: 19
Ellie's auntie Gemma is getting married – which means Rascal will need to be kept well away from anything that can be chewed! From best-selling author Holly Webb. Views: 19
50% OF ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS BOOK GO TOWARD WWW.THEPETFUND.COMLanna Kirby and her cat, Gordon, flee Indiana when her racecar-driver boyfriend publicly humiliates her. A job in a small Texas post office seems far enough away and a good place to start over. Lanna's through with men, for sure. That is, until a handsome cowboy strolls in.Jackson Harrington is a cowboy who loves his ranch, but wishes he had someone special to share it with. Lanna gets under his skin in lots of ways, but that's not all. Jackson hates cats!Will they be able to ignore each other and their growing attraction, or will one of them get over being stubborn and give in? Views: 19
When Cal MacCarl gets a phone call to his bachelor flat in Glasgow asking him to come to the bedside of his Aunt Mary, dying miles away on the Isle of Lewis, he embarks on a journey of discovery. With both his parents dead, his Aunt Mary is his only remaining blood link. When she goes he will be the last of the family line and he couldn't care less. In the days between his aunt's death and funeral he is drawn into the role of genealogy detective. In a place where everyone knows everything about everybody, Cal finds that secrets are buried deep and begins to understand that Aunt Mary was not the woman he knew and he might not be the person he thought he was.REVIEWS:'Where MacKay differs from most other Hebridean-based novels is in his obvious research into the geography, and meticulous background into island traditions and cultures.' THE STORNOWAY GAZETTE'The Hebridean scenes are powerful.' THE SUNDAY HERALD 'There is a tightly plotted story here, together with some... Views: 19
Book 2 in the new Australian Destiny SeriesSouthwestern Queensland at the turn-of-the-century is the adventure setting for Power of Pinjarra. One of the first inland areas settled by the Europeans near the beginning of the Outback, this had become an area rich in cattle=raising and the mining of opals. From the Aboriginal element to the pioneering advances of the gospel, here is a fascinating story with memorable characters.Ross Sheldon is a large landowner who envisions a cattle empire which will give him absolute power and opwn important political doors. He stands in the forefront of the potential cattle barons, has all the law and the profits in his back pocket, and reasons that he can get away with murder. Standing in his way are the small Aboriginal tribes of the area, a defiant family called the Frobels, and young seminary graduate Luke Vinson and his wife Margaret who were introduced to readers in Code of Honor.This story of a nation of... Views: 19
