“THE SORCERER’S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”
—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding A Quest of Heroes)
THE GIFT OF BATTLE (Book #17) is the finale of the Bestselling series THE SORCERER'S RING, which begins with A QUEST OF HEROES (book #1)!
In THE GIFT OF BATTLE, Thor meets his greatest and final challenge, as he quests deeper into the Land of Blood to attempt to rescue Guwayne. Encountering foes more powerful than he ever imagined, Thor soon realizes he is up against an army of darkness, one for which his powers are no match. When he learns a sacred object may give him the powers he needs—an object which has been kept secret for ages—he must embark on a final quest to retrieve it before it is too late, with the fate of the Ring hanging in the balance.
Gwendolyn keeps her vow to the King of the Ridge, entering the tower and confronting the cult leader to learn what secret he is hiding. The revelation sends her to Argon, and ultimately to Argon’s master—where she learns the greatest secret of all, one which may alter the destiny of her people. When the Ridge is discovered by the Empire, the invasion begins and, under attack by the greatest army known to man, it falls on Gwendolyn to defend, and to lead her people on one final, mass exodus.
Thor’s Legion brothers, on their own, face unimaginable risks, as Angel is dying from her leprosy. Darius fights for his life beside his father in the Empire capital, until a surprise twist prods him, with nothing left to lose, to finally tap his own powers. Erec and Alistair reach Volusia, battling their way upriver, and they continue on their quest for Gwendolyn and the exiles, as they face unexpected battles. And Godfrey realizes that he must ultimately make a decision to be the man he wants to be.
Volusia, surrounded by all the power of the Knights of the Seven, must put herself to the test as goddess and discover if she alone has the power to crush men and rule the Empire. While Argon, faced with his end of days, realizes the time has come to sacrifice himself.
As good and evil hang in the balance, one final, epic battle—the greatest battle of all—will determine the outcome of the Ring for all time.
With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, THE GIFT OF BATTLE is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders. THE GIFT OF BATTLE is the longest of all the books in the series, at 93,000 words!
“Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”
—Publishers Weekly (regarding A Quest of Heroes) Views: 622
Magic? Okay... Murder? Yikes! A bossy familiar with an attitude problem? She should never have come home..."Abigail Wilde," I said, deciding my task would go faster and easier if I just buckled down and let things go. "Nice to meet you, Sheriff Marigold." I thought that artful little add on was a nice touch.Marigold didn't seem to agree. "You don't say," he grumbled. "Wildes don't have the best reputation around here, young lady."Wow. Thanks for the warning, Mom. "No trouble here, sheriff.""You Ninomae's kid?" I twitched at my mother's name, nodded immediately, though it only seemed to make Sheriff Marigold even more unhappy. "Your mother wasn't well liked, let me tell you.""Well, she's dead now," I shot back, my patience finally gone, thanks for that, "so I guess you won't have to worry about her anymore."Abigail thought her trip to Hallow, California would be a quick handoff of her mother's beloved journal to the family she left... Views: 622
Billy grinned. “Oh, New York,” he whispered. “We’re gonna have so much fun.”
I Hunt Killers introduced the world to Jazz, the son of history’s most infamous serial killer, Billy Dent.
In an effort to prove murder didn’t run in the family, Jazz teamed with the police in the small town of Lobo’s Nod to solve a deadly case. And now, when a determined New York City detective comes knocking on Jazz’s door asking for help, he can’t say no. The Hat-Dog Killer has the Big Apple–and its police force–running scared. So Jazz and his girlfriend, Connie, hop on a plane to the big city and get swept up in a killer’s murderous game. Views: 622
Three kings.
Two queens.
One heir.
Chaos will rule... Views: 622
For years, eager fans have been clamoring for an all-in-one collection of #1 bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon’s novellas. At their enthusiastic behest, we have delivered this brand-new short story collection, including stories previously exclusive to Sherrilyn’s website, as well as an all-new, never-before seen story!
Sherrilyn Kenyon takes readers from the Dark-Hunters to the demigods, from Dream-Hunters to demons, and everything in between. Dangerous and exciting, each story is one thrill ride after the next, proving time and again how Sherrilyn has captivated millions of readers worldwide. Now, readers are invited to go deep into Kenyon’s rich and imaginative world and experience the heart-racing moments that never stop coming!
**Novellas from the World of the Dark-Hunters:**
(links are for original publications of stories)
[Phantom Lover (V'Aidan)](https://www./book/show/84158.Midnight_Pleasures)
[A Dark-Hunter Christmas (Gallagher)](https://www./book/show/6875246-a-dark-hunter-christmas)
[Winter Born (Dante)](https://www./book/show/84149.Stroke_of_Midnight)
[A Hard Day’s Night Searcher (Rafael)](https://www./book/show/84156.My_Big_Fat_Supernatural_Wedding)
[Until Death We Do Part (Velkan)](https://www./book/show/38522.Love_at_First_Bite)
[Fear the Darkness (Nick)](https://www./book/show/3426508-fear-the-darkness)
[Where Angels Fear to Tread (Zeke)](https://www./book/show/2871256-blood-lite)
[Shadow of the Moon (Fury)](https://www./book/show/3262139-dead-after-dark)
House of the Rising Son** ***First time in print*** **
**Unrelated Stories:**
Love Bytes
Santa Wears Spurs
[https://us.macmillan.com/darkbites/She...](https://us.macmillan.com/darkbites/SherrilynKenyon) Views: 622
Help Nancy and her friends solve a sweet mystery at the new Candy Kingdom amusement park in the seventh book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.
The new Candy Kingdom theme park is opening in River Heights and Nancy, Bess, and George can’t wait! The park is supposed to have candy-themed rides, attractions, arcade games, and more, so when Bess wins four free passes to the park, she invites Nancy, George and their good friend, Nadine Nardo to check it out.
But Nadine’s wristband goes missing after the first ride! Nancy and her friends know that all of the wristbands were tied securely, so it couldn’t have just fallen off. Can Nancy, Bess, and George track down the stolen wristband before their sweet day at Candy Kingdom turns sour? Views: 622
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gena Showalter comes a new story in her Lords of the Underworld series... For centuries, Galen the Treacherous has been the most hated immortal in the Underworld. With good reason! This bad boy of bad boys has lied, stolen, cheated and killed with abandon. Possessed by the demons of Jealousy and False Hope, he has always lived for a single purpose: destroy everything.Then he met her.Former demon turned human femme fatale — Legion Honey — sought to kill Galen, but ended up parting with her virginity instead. Afraid of their sizzling connection, she ran away...and ended up trapped in hell, tortured and abused in the worst of ways. Now she's free, and a shell of herself, afraid of her own shadow. Galen's hunger for Legion has only grown. Now the warrior with nothing to lose must help her rekindle the fire that once burned inside her. But as desires blaze white-hot, will Legion run again? Or will the... Views: 622
Yazmin lands a job in a theatre box office and gets to party with actors! She jokingly challenges colleague Suki to a contest and they end up shaking hands on it. The winner will be the girl who finds herself an actor boyfriend first. Trouble is, Suki oozes confidence and Yazmin is painfully shy with men. Will she be able to overcome her shyness and win the crazy challenge?Eighteen-year-old Yazmin is over the moon when she lands her dream job in the Two Masks Theatre box office. She can't wait to get paid to watch plays and party with actors in the most exciting place in town!On her second day at work, she jokingly challenges colleague Suki to a contest. The winner will be the girl who finds herself an actor boyfriend first. Suki loves the idea and they end up shaking hands on it. Problem is, Suki oozes confidence but Yazmin is painfully shy with men. Will she be able to overcome her shyness and win the crazy challenge?Stars and Hearts is the first book in the lighthearted Stage Door series. Views: 622
Karen and Andrew want to buy the toys from an action movie, 'Space Game, ' but their mom doesn't approve of guns. Views: 622
From the critically-acclaimed author of Under a Painted Sky and Outrun the Moon and founding member of We Need Diverse Books comes a powerful novel about identity, betrayal, and the meaning of family."A triumph of storytelling. A bold portrait of this country's past, brilliantly painted with wit, heartbreak, and unflinching honesty. Everyone needs to read this book." —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval1890, Atlanta. By day, seventeen-year-old Jo Kwan works as a lady's maid for the cruel Caroline Payne, the daughter of one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. But by night, Jo moonlights as the pseudonymous author of a newspaper advice column for the genteel Southern lady, "Dear Miss Sweetie." When her column becomes wildly popular, she uses the power of the pen to address some of society's ills, but she's not prepared for the backlash that follows... Views: 622
Prince Aleksander, would-be heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, is on the run. His own people have turned on him. His title is worthless. All he has is a battletorn war machine and a loyal crew of men. Deryn Sharp is a commoner, disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. She's a brilliant airman. But her secret is in constant danger of being discovered. With World War I brewing, Alek and Deryn's paths cross in the most unexpected way…taking them on a fantastical, around-the-world adventure that will change both their lives forever. Views: 622
His name might save her...But his touch will undo her!Katie Collins can't believe she's standing in front of notorious playboy Alessandro Zetticci asking him to marry her—immediately! She's frantic to escape the unwanted wedding her ruthless foster father is planning for her. Her solution? Finding her own husband!Alessandro can't ignore Katie's desperation—he'll agree to marry her if it's strictly temporary. Yet when their self-imposed boundaries are tested, one delicious caress at a time, Alessandro must ask himself: Will walking away from his virgin bride really be possible? Views: 622
One night when Liza went to bed, Patrick was her chubby, stubby, candy-grubbing and pancake-loving younger brother, who irritated and amused her both, and the next morning, when she woke up, he was not. In fact, he was quite, quite different.
When Liza’s brother, Patrick, changes overnight, Liza knows exactly what has happened: The spindlers have gotten to him and stolen his soul.
She knows, too, that she is the only one who can save him.
To rescue Patrick, Liza must go Below, armed with little more than her wits and a broom. There, she uncovers a vast world populated with talking rats, music-loving moles, greedy troglods, and overexcitable nids . . . as well as terrible dangers. But she will face her greatest challenge at the spindlers’ nests, where she encounters the evil queen and must pass a series of deadly tests—or else her soul, too, will remain Below forever.
From New York Times best-selling author Lauren Oliver comes a bewitching story about the reaches of loyalty, the meaning of love, and the enduring power of hope. Views: 621
