Defeat ten extraordinary fighters or be annihilated. Jayton Baird survived the journey to the Tournament. But now he actually has to fight in the ten round death match. And if he doesn't win, the enemy obtains a weapon making him nigh unstoppable. The fighters grow stronger with each round, leading up to the unbeatable champion that waits in the finals. Jayton can't leave the Tournament grounds, but his friends are fighting for survival in the war. Thousands die defending the Wall, the Elves fight a retreating battle to protect their capital, while enemies seek to destroy the East Side. Jayton struggles with being stuck in the Arena, unable to leave or help on the war front, though he knows he should focus on the Tournament – especially on his final opponent.Each victory brings him closer to his goal. But will Jayton and his crew find a way to beat the Uland, keep the weapon out of Malstrak's hands, and save Terraunum? Or will they be struck down in the attempt? Incredible powers, epic battles, and powerful warriors collide in Death Cloud, the second installment of R.J. Batla's The Senturians of Terraunum Series. A mashup of epic fantasy, Avatar: The Last Airbender, superheroes and manga, with a slight dystopian/sci-fi feel. Download your copy to join the adventure in this fast paced, action packed epic fantasy novel! Views: 265
Theo Vilmos' life is about to take a real turn for the worse.
He is drawn from his home in Northern California into the parallel world of Faerie, for, unknown to him, he is a pivotal figure in a war between certain of Faerie's powerful lords and the rest of the strange creatures who live in this exotic realm. Views: 265
"Haunting, exhilarating, and a howl of vengeance." —Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Hell Followed With UsFrankenstein meets Inglourious Basterds in this stunning Jewish historical horror novel from the award-winning author of The City BeautifulVera was made for vengeance.Lithuania, 1943. A father drowns in the all-consuming grief of a daughter killed by the Nazis. He can't bring Chaya back from the dead, but he can use kishuf — an ancient and profane magic — to create a golem in her image. A Nazi killer, to avenge her death.When Vera awakens, she can feel her violent purpose thrumming within her. But she can also feel glimpses of a human life lived, of stolen kisses amidst the tragedy, and of a grisly death. And when she meets Akiva, she recognizes the boy with soft lips that gave warm kisses. But these memories aren't hers, and Vera doesn't know if she gets—or... Views: 265
Bagwar's Run is the largest, filthiest, most dangerous city in the world. The council of gangs has as much influence over goings on as the lord mayor. The meanest, dirtiest, spittingest gang in the Run is The Wizards. Enter Glory, fresh from the frigid north. She finds herself at the head of The Amazons, an all-woman gang, and consequently right in The Wizards' sights. A Bagwar's Run short story.Bagwar's Run is the largest, filthiest, most dangerous city in the world. The gangs control the streets, and the Wizards sit at the head of the council of gangs. These mean tempered mages are the roughest, dirtiest, belchingest, spittingest spell-casters around. Their iron horses fly through the streets, causing the cobbles to shake with the rumble of thunder. They're a contrary, sexist bunch with tight control of magic in the Run. And they've locked the ladies out.Enter Glory. Only nineteen and fresh from the frigid wastes of Angren, she finds herself in charge of The Amazons, an all-woman gang that's closer to the bottom of the pecking order than the top. It's also in The Wizards cross-hairs. Glory has no time to enjoy her position. The streets are vibrating. The Wizards are coming.The first of the Bagwar's Run short stories. Views: 265
In a world unable to sustain ten billion people, Pieter Van Dyck's life is turned upside down. Against his will he gets caught in a race to expose plans to decimate the population to revive the economy and welfare. Entangled in a deadly plot constructed by political advisers who want to build an ideal state, he needs to solve quickly the unexplained accidents in a not so perfect Utopia.Jack sells his soul to Devil. Through a chain of incidents, he gains eternal youth, and becomes the ‘spiritual leader of Halloween’ alias ‘pumpkin king’. Now with the noose around his neck, he is resisting the takeover of his Halloween world by Devil.Meanwhile, Christmas world is torn apart by territorial conflict between ‘Santa Claus’ and ‘Ded Moroz’, the Russian counterpart and arch-rival of Santa. ‘Ded Moroz’ is convinced that two tigers can’t share a forest, nor can two swords coexist peacefully in the same sheathe; hence he must knock out Santa from the Christmas arena forever.Things turn worse for Jack when Devil decides to fan the Christmas rivalry for personal gains, and rule Halloween world through proxy by exploiting Jack as a puppet.Jack soon finds out that he must pull the strings for Devil like a mere slave, and his position is no different from the day when Devil almost flogged him to death. He risks an excruciating death by burning in the embers of hell if he resists. Jack, the supposed bad guy, has to rise from an underdog as a ‘dark hero’ to thwart Devil’s nefarious desire. But will Jack’s intellect, cunning, and ‘hook or by crook’ policy be enough against the impossible odds?[ About: This is the first (and only) novel which seamlessly knits together the ‘Halloween legend’ and Christmas characters (like Krampus, henpecked Santa Claus & bullying Mrs. Santa, ogress Gryla-the mother of Yule lads, et al). This is an action packed, fast-paced, globetrotting novel, with a taste of cold war era spy thrillers and enriched with flavors of popular folklore & exotic legends. Written in Harry Potter style, this Y.A. eBook is a perfect Christmas/Halloween gift!] Views: 265
Kass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100, once again delivers pulse-pounding action and glittering romance in this thrilling sequel to Light Years. Tensions are rising between the Quatrans and the Specters, and the Quatra Fleet is gearing up for an epic fight. With a galaxy on the brink of war and loyalties divided, the friendship of four cadets will be tested. Orelia has been arrested for espionage, and her future is looking bleak . . . until the Quatrans make her a surprising offer that could save her life—and the lives of everyone in the galaxy. Reeling from his breakup, Arran finds comfort in a sympathetic boy from Loos, someone who understands how hard it can be to fit in. But is it enough for Arran to forget his heartbreak? Cormak's position at the Academy is finally secure. But when someone discovers his treasonous secret, it jeopardizes everything he's fought for, including his... Views: 265
He's a lumberjack, and she's on the run.He lives alone for a reason, and Jace doesn't like to be disturbed, but when a woman shows up cold, alone, and scared for her life, his protective instincts kick in. She's not just protecting a bear, she's protecting HIS bear, and Jace will do anything to keep them both safe.Even if it costs him everything. Views: 265
It is nighttime in Lyndwald, a serene lakeside city tucked into the hills of the Northern Kingdom, but there is no peace for Liam, a captured spy imprisoned in one of the city's towers. With torture and execution already awaiting him in the morning, he learns that Karsa, his mentor, has killed himself in his cell. Hopelessness sets in, that is until Karsa's journal finds its way into Liam's hands.Constantinople. 1910. They hired Wendel to kill first, ask questions later. What a waste of a necromancer's talent. Besides, he's bored to death of being an assassin. This job might be his chance to go rogue..."Serpent's Tower" can be read as a standalone story; it takes place three years before Shadows of Asphodel, the first in a series of dieselpunk novels. Views: 265
