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A reluctant heroine, a hardened soldier, and a love powerful enough to change fate.LiamI'm a soldier, not a diplomat, and certainly not a kidnapper.But the oracle was clear: my brothers and I must retrieve the human women destined to destroy the Witch Queen or watch our world fall to darkness.I expected a warrior.Instead, I find Wren. She's small, sharp-eyed, and furious when I try to take her. She floors me with one well-placed kick and walks away like she hasn't just defied an elven soldier sent by fate itself.I should be irritated.Instead, I'm intrigued.She may look fragile, but beneath her quiet strength is a power I don't fully understand-and a will of iron that makes me want her at my side far more than is wise.WrenMy great-grandmother used to tell stories about the fair folk with bright eyes, pointed ears, and beauty dangerous enough to steal a girl's heart. I thought they were just stories.Until one of them tries to abduct me from the dentist's office.Liam is impossible to ignore-lethal, arrogant, and devastatingly beautiful, but I'm nobody's idea of a hero. I'm barely five-foot-two, I design jewelry for a living, and I want no part in an elven war.Then he and my mother reveal the truth about the magic running through my blood, and I may be the key to saving an entire world.Against my better judgment, I agree to travel to Domhan. But before I can reach the portal, a dragon attacks-ripping Liam and me away from Mom and hurling us one month back in time.Now the fate of the elven world rests on my shoulders, but I'm more concerned about finding my mother in this war-torn world. No dragon. No witch. Not even destiny is going to stop me.

A tale to savour and devour, one that gleams like starlight and cuts like a sword' Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals, on A Feather So Black On a mysterious snowy island ruled by a trickster king where magic comes at a price, a deadly trial commences. The prize: a chance for vengeance. A Crown So Silver is the second book in Lyra Selene's Number One Sunday Times bestselling Fair folk trilogy, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Fourth Wing.After her sacrifice on the Ember Moon, Fia is flush with powerful magic and eager to rush into battle against her murderous sister, Eala. However, Fia's new husband Irian suggests they bide their time and retreat to the Silver Isle, a snowy island at the edge of the fae world.Ruled by the cunning smith-king, the Silver Isle proves far from a safe haven. Fia and Irian become embroiled in the Tournament of Kings competing for a magical forging of immense power. Fia and Irian's relationship will be put to the test as they navigate their conflicting motivations, shifting allegiances and ancient magic. With the end of the tournament looming and Eala's threat growing, Fia must decide just how much she's willing to sacrifice to defeat her sister.Praise for the Fair Folk trilogy:'Dark and dangerous and teeming with romance, A Feather So Black is an exhilarating adventure that walks the edge of a blade. Truly enchanting' Rachel Gillig, NYT bestselling author of One Dark Window, on A Feather So Black 'Darkly enchanting and beautifully written, A Feather So Black is the perfect mix of atmospheric fantasy, heart-stopping action, and delicious romance' Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars, on A Feather So Black 'Opulent and scorching, A Feather So Black transcends the genres of romance and fantasy into a tale that is timeless, blood-spattered, and rich with longing and magic' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, on A Feather So Black 'Immersive world building, whimsical prose, gripping adventure, and heart stopping romance, A Feather So Black will definitely be a new romantasy favourite!' A.K. Mulford, author of The High Mountain Court, on A Feather So Black 'With a breathtaking, sizzling romance, A Feather So Black weaves a twisted fairy tale of thorns and teeth' K.M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies 'By turns seductive and heart breaking, this enthralling journey heralds a new era of fantasy' Breanne Randall, author of the Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic, on A Feather So Black 'Lyra Selene's writing is a feast for the senses, made of velvet and wild vines and moonlight' Ryan Graudin, award winning author of Wolf By Wolf, on A Feather So Black

THE THIRD BOOK IN A SERIES FULL OF ADDICTIVE ROMANCE AND POLITICAL INTRIGUE BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR STACIA STARK<BR><BR>This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers is perfect for romantasy readers who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa Broadbent<BR><BR>--<BR><BR>I find myself in a place surrounded by enemies, closer to death than ever before, and far away from the only person I want.<BR>Lorian . . .<BR><BR>Amidst a betrayal we couldn't have anticipated, I'll do whatever it takes to find my way back to him - before his fury lays waste to this continent.<BR>Alliances are being forged and broken. Our enemies are unifying.<BR>And Regner is closing in . . .<BR><BR>We have only one chance to prevent him from attaining god-like powers and enslaving every human, fae and hybrid across the four kingdoms.<BR><BR>Meanwhile, Regner believes I'm trapped here, yearning for my death, and waiting for Lorian to save me.<BR><BR>But Regner hasn't yet realized that I'll stop at nothing to free my people.<BR><BR>And he's the one who should be afraid of me.<BR><BR>Tropes/Themes:<BR><BR>1. Multiple POVs<BR>2. Touch her and die<BR>3. Fighting<BR>4. Magic<BR>5. Good strategizing and politics<BR>

A top expert explains why a social and economic understanding of complex systems will help society to anticipate and confront our biggest challenges<BR><BR> Imagine trying to understand a stained glass window by breaking it into pieces and examining it one shard at a time. While you could probably learn a lot about each piece, you would have no idea about what the entire picture looks like. This is reductionism -- the idea that to understand the world we only need to study its pieces -- and it is how most social scientists approach their work.<BR><BR> In A Crude Look at the Whole, social scientist and economist John H. Miller shows why we need to start looking at whole pictures. For one thing, whether we are talking about stock markets, computer networks, or biological organisms, individual parts only make sense when we remember that they are part of larger wholes. And perhaps more importantly, those wholes can take on behaviors that are strikingly different from that of their pieces.<BR><BR> Miller, a leading expert in the computational study of complex adaptive systems, reveals astounding global patterns linking the organization of otherwise radically different structures: It might seem crude, but a beehive's temperature control system can help predict market fluctuations and a mammal's heartbeat can help us understand the "heartbeat" of a city and adapt urban planning accordingly. From enduring racial segregation to sudden stock market disasters, once we start drawing links between complex systems, we can start solving what otherwise might be totally intractable problems.<BR><BR> Thanks to this revolutionary perspective, we can finally transcend the limits of reductionism and discover crucial new ideas. Scientifically founded and beautifully written, A Crude Look at the Whole is a powerful exploration of the challenges that we face as a society. As it reveals, taking the crude look might be the only way to truly see.

'Vampires, ancient evil, a centuries-long feud, and forbidden romance? Montoya brings it all, and I am HERE for every second of it!' - Tracy Wolff, author of the CRAVE series<BR><BR>LOVE IS AT STAKE . . . SO SHARPEN YOUR BLADES! <BR><BR>Carolina wants to join her family in hunting the bloodthirsty vampiros that plague her village, and prove she'll be a better slayer than wife, so she vows to take down a monster herself. But then she runs into an irresistible vampiro who challenges everything she ever knew.<BR><BR>Lalo was content leading a perfectly dull life until a vampiro turned him. Now forced to flee his city and hungry for revenge, he heads to where he believes the first vampiro was made. Instead of finding salvation, Lalo collides with a beautiful young woman who'd gladly drive a dagger through his heart.<BR><BR>Can her fists and his fangs stay focused long enough to triumph over their common enemy, or will their hatred for one another get in the way?<BR><BR>'Montoya breathes fresh life into the vampire-and-vampire-hunter trope with a vivid world beautifully woven with Latinx lore and a romance both searing and tender.' - Amélie Wen Zhao, author of THE SONG OF THE LAST KINGDOM<BR><BR>'A magnificent take on vampire lore. Angela Montoya takes the classic trope of vampire x vampire hunter and breathes new life into it, in more ways than one.' - Kamilah Cole, author of SO LET THEM BURN<BR><BR>'With action that will have you on the edge of your seat and banter that will leave you grinning, A Cruel Thirst has everything you could want in a paranormal romance' - Margie Fuston, author of THE REVENANT GAMES

And Then There Were None meets The Inheritance Games, with a heavy dash of The Woman in Black, in this gloriously gothic YA mystery-thriller.<BR><BR>When eighteen-year-old Helena is sent to be a governess at Archfall Manor - a beautiful but crumbling manor house, perched at the edge of a causeway in the North Sea - she feels confident she will know how to deal with the esteemed but eccentric Cauldwell family who own it. But it quickly becomes clear that the Cauldwells are hiding more than Helena could ever have dreamed of.<BR><BR>A series of sinister events come to a head with a gruesome death - swiftly followed by another. Worse still, with the path back to the mainland cut off by a terrible storm, and no way to get help, suspicions and paranoia quickly run rampant.<BR><BR>But the Cauldwells aren't the only ones keeping secrets. Helena has some very important ones of her own - and soon she begins to wonder whether dark powers beyond her control might be forcing her to twist the fate of the family - and her own destiny - forever.<BR><BR>Praise for A Dark Inheritance: "A powerful, heart-racing story of family, fate, and writing your own destiny. Intricately plotted and luminously written - I loved it" Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless Girls

Gripping, suspenseful, and layered with insight, this is the first full account of the infamous disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley while onboard a cruise ship in the Caribbean—from the acclaimed author of True Crime Addict.<BR><BR>In March 1998, the Bradley family—Ron, Iva, and their children, Amy and Brad—boarded the Rhapsody of the Seas for a week-long Caribbean cruise. The trip was a chance to celebrate Ron’s success at work and Amy’s college graduation.<BR><BR>In the early hours of March 24, Amy Bradley—a pretty, athletic 23-year-old—returned to the family’s stateroom with Brad after dancing at the ship’s nightclub. Amy grabbed a blanket and went out to sleep on the balcony. A few hours later, her father awoke to find her gone. What happened to her remains a mystery.<BR><BR>Did Amy fall or jump into the water? Did she leave the boat voluntarily when it docked at Curaçao that morning? Was she smuggled off against her will and trafficked in one of the island’s brothels? In a baffling case filled with false leads, rumors, and conflicting witness reports, the only certainty is that, nearly three decades later, the Bradleys are still looking for Amy.<BR><BR>Now, acclaimed investigative journalist James Renner provides the first definitive account of Amy’s disappearance, enriched with his own personal narrative that explores themes of identity, loss, and the deeply human need to find meaning in tragedy.<BR><BR>With empathy and a keen eye, Renner interviews witnesses who speak on record for the first time, offering fascinating new theories, and explores a little-known side of Amy’s life that may explain everything about her fate.

A Cruising Guide to the Windward Islands, 2nd ed. is the completely updated version of Steve Pavlidis' comprehensive Windward Islands guide that covers the stretch of islands from Martinique to Trinidad and Tobago known as the Windward Islands. Now in full-color with many new charts and full-color aerial photos of principal harbors. It contains 370 pages of text with 112 full-color sketch charts including GPS accurate data that is based on surveys personally conducted by the author. In addition it contains detailed piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, aerial photos, approaches and routes, anchorages, services, dive sites, history, basic information for cruising in the Caribbean, extensive appendices, index, bibliography and more. A Cruising Guide to the Windward Islands, 2nd ed. will greatly enhance your cruising experiences in this region by giving you valuable information based on actual experience and local knowledge. Features New Completely Updated Second Edition of this Pavlidis Guide! New Full-color Aerial Photos All Original Charts Based on Personal Surveys Conducted by the Author Extensive Navigational Instructions, and GPS Waypoints Coverage Area: Martinique St. Lucia Carriacou The Tobago Cays Grenada Trinidad Barbados Tobago St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Spannend Sprachen lernen mit den Compact Lernkrimis Sie lernen gerade Englisch und möchten Ihre Sprachkenntnisse verbessern oder vorhandenes Wissen auffrischen? Sie wollen lernen und dabei unterhalten werden? Sie lieben spannende Geschichten und wollen authentische Texte auf Englisch lesen? Dann sind unsere Compact Lernkrimi Kurzkrimis genau das Richtige für Sie. In "A Cry in the Darkness" erwarten Sie drei spannende Kriminalfälle, die von muttersprachlichen Autoren speziell für das Niveau A1 geschrieben wurden. Mit dem einzigartigen Compact Lernkonzept des Circon Verlags erwerben Sie spielerisch Sprachkompetenzen. Gehen Sie mit unseren Ermittlern auf Verbrecherjagd und verbessern Sie ganz nebenbei Ihren Englisch-Wortschatz, vertiefen Sie Ihre Grammatikkenntnisse und erfahren Sie Wissenswertes über Land und Leute. Speziell konzipierte, thematische Übungen werden in die spannenden Kriminalfälle eingebunden und erhöhen den Lerneffekt. So geht Sprachenlernen ganz nebenbei! A Cry in the Darkness - Ihr A1 Englisch-Lernkrimi Im Küstenort Lynton ist eine Frau in der Dunkelheit von den Klippen gestürzt. Im Laufe der Ermittlungen kommt die Vermutung auf, dass ihr Recherchen in einem Versuchslabor zum Verhängnis wurden. Als die Leiche der erst 19-jährigen Rosie am Ufer des Derwentwater angespült wird, macht sich ihr Freund schnell verdächtig. Der Ex-Fußballer Hunter wird während einer Fernsehshow von einem Anrufer bedroht. Keiner erkennt die Gefahr, bis aus den Drohungen blutiger Ernst wird. Kriminell gut! - Ihr Lernkrimi Kurzkrimi auf einen Blick 3 spannende Krimis auf Englisch: Schlüpfen Sie in die Rollen der Ermittler und verbessern Sie Ihre Englisch-Kenntnisse ganz intuitiv. Muttersprachliche Autoren: Unsere Texte wurden von Muttersprachlern speziell für das Niveau A1 verfasst. Über 40 textbezogene Übungen: Die eingebundenen Übungen steigern den Lernerfolg und gliedern sich spielerisch in den Lesefluss ein. Vokabelangaben auf jeder Seite: Schwierige Wörter werden auf jeder Seite angegeben und sind ohne umständliches Blättern sofort griffbereit. Umfangreiches Glossar: Das alphabetische Glossar am Ende des Buches ermöglicht es, die Wörter aus allen Texten auch nachträglich nachzuschlagen. Infokästen zu Sprache und Grammatik: Zusätzliche Informationen, Tipps und Wissenswertes zu Sprache, Grammatik und Landeskunde ergänzen Ihren Compact Lernkrimi Kurzkrimi "A Cry in the Darkness". Clever lernen mit phase6: Trainieren Sie die neuen Vokabeln in der phase6 App und hören Sie sich die richtige Aussprache an. Der erste Titel ist für Sie kostenlos. Lesen & Lernen mit den Compact LernkrimisDie Reihe Compact Lernkrimi Kurzkrimi sorgt für erste positive Leseerfahrungen und erleichtert spielerisch den Spracherwerb. Mit steigendem Sprachvermögen, steigt auch der Schwierigkeitsgrad der Texte und Übungen - so bleibt es immer spannend! Die Lernkrimi Kurzkrimis sind für die Sprachen Englisch, Spanisch, Italienisch, Französisch, Portugiesisch, Schwedisch, Niederländisch, Russisch, Türkisch und Deutsch als Fremdsprache verfügbar. Erleben Sie spannende Lektüre und gezieltes Sprachtraining in Einem. Für echte Leseratten bietet die Reihe Lernkrimi Classic längere Texte und weitere spannende Fälle. Für noch mehr Lesevergnügen!Bewährtes LernkonzeptDas erprobte Format der Reihe Lernkrimi hilft mit authentischen Texten beim Erlernen der englischen Sprache und führt Land und Leser zusammen. Ob in der Schule, im Sprachunterricht an der Universität oder im Volkshochschul-Sprachkurs - die Compact Lernkrimis können überall eingesetzt werden. Sie lernen lieber zu Hause? Kein Problem! Insbesondere für Selbstlerner bieten unsere Lernkrimis die Grundlage für einen schnellen Einstieg in die englische Sprache und können begleitend zu jedem Lehrbuch verwendet werden.

Danylo Movchan's watercolors, born from the ashes of Ukraine's 2022 invasion by Russia, capture the soul of a nation in turmoil. His art, a poignant diary of war, transcends mere imagery, touching hearts where news broadcasts cannot reach. One observer remarked: 'The artist conveys his personal feelings about the terrible war in Ukraine with such precision. His symbolic representations resonate far beyond the many images in the media.' From the moment Movchan shared his first painting on social media, his work has been a beacon of expression, subtly illustrating the profound impact of conflict on his homeland. Each stroke of his brush tells a story, weaving a narrative that continues to unfold with each passing day. This volume not only showcases Movchan's art but also includes intimate conversations with Max Hartmann and Julian Chaplinsky, an architect from Lviv, whose insights frame the paintings in a broader historical and political context. Movchan himself warns of the creeping revival of totalitarianism, a threat to liberalism and democracy, should we fail to act. Dive into a narrative where art and war collide, offering new perspectives on resilience, loss, and the undying spirit of a people. The cover features a haunting tribute to the artist's brother, lost in the battlefields of Bakhmut in 2023, encapsulating the personal cost of this enduring conflict.

From Nobel Prize–winning economist Joel Mokyr, a revealing look at why Enlightenment culture sparked the Industrial RevolutionDuring the late eighteenth century, innovations in Europe triggered the Industrial Revolution and the sustained economic progress that spread across the globe. While much has been made of the details of the Industrial Revolution, what remains a mystery is why it took place at all. Why did this revolution begin in the West and not elsewhere, and why did it continue, leading to today's unprecedented prosperity? In this groundbreaking book, celebrated economic historian Joel Mokyr argues that a culture of growth specific to early modern Europe and the European Enlightenment laid the foundations for the scientific advances and pioneering inventions that would instigate explosive technological and economic development. Bringing together economics, the history of science and technology, and models of cultural evolution, Mokyr demonstrates that culture—the beliefs, values, and preferences in society that are capable of changing behavior—was a deciding factor in societal transformations.Mokyr looks at the period 1500–1700 to show that a politically fragmented Europe fostered a competitive "market for ideas" and a willingness to investigate the secrets of nature. At the same time, a transnational community of brilliant thinkers known as the "Republic of Letters" freely circulated and distributed ideas and writings. This political fragmentation and the supportive intellectual environment explain how the Industrial Revolution happened in Europe but not China, despite similar levels of technology and intellectual activity. In Europe, heterodox and creative thinkers could find sanctuary in other countries and spread their thinking across borders. In contrast, China’s version of the Enlightenment remained controlled by the ruling elite.Combining ideas from economics and cultural evolution, A Culture of Growth provides startling reasons for why the foundations of our modern economy were laid in the mere two centuries between Columbus and Newton.

Escape the Noise. Embrace the Stillness. Find Your Zen.Do you ever wish your mind had an "off" switch?Tired of overthinking everything and feeling overwhelmed?Longing for a moment of true peace in your day?A Cup of Zen is your invitation to step away from the chaos and into clarity.This collection of 21 short, soul-soothing Zen stories is designed to help you quiet your mind, let go of unnecessary worries, and reconnect with the simplicity of the present moment. Each story is quick and easy to read, yet filled with timeless wisdom that gently shifts your perspective-offering clarity where there was confusion, peace where there was tension.What makes this book special?✔ Bite-sized and effortless-Read a story in just a few minutes and feel the shift instantly.✔ Reflection prompts included-Simple yet powerful takeaways to help you apply Zen wisdom to your daily life.✔ Beginner-friendly-No prior knowledge of Zen or meditation required-just an open heart and a desire for peace.Like a warm cup of tea for the soul, A Cup of Zen is here to nourish you-one gentle, thoughtful story at a time.Breathe. Relax. And begin your journey to inner peace today.

Escape the Noise. Embrace the Stillness. Find Your Zen.Do you ever wish your mind had an "off" switch?Tired of overthinking everything and feeling overwhelmed?Longing for a moment of true peace in your day?A Cup of Zen is your invitation to step away from the chaos and into clarity.This collection of 21 short, soul-soothing Zen stories is designed to help you quiet your mind, let go of unnecessary worries, and reconnect with the simplicity of the present moment. Each story is quick and easy to read, yet filled with timeless wisdom that gently shifts your perspective-offering clarity where there was confusion, peace where there was tension.What makes this book special?✔ Bite-sized and effortless-Read a story in just a few minutes and feel the shift instantly.✔ Reflection prompts included-Simple yet powerful takeaways to help you apply Zen wisdom to your daily life.✔ Beginner-friendly-No prior knowledge of Zen or meditation required-just an open heart and a desire for peace.Like a warm cup of tea for the soul, A Cup of Zen is here to nourish you-one gentle, thoughtful story at a time.Breathe. Relax. And begin your journey to inner peace today.

Since the release of his first best-selling album Look Sharp in 1979, Joe Jackson has forged a singular career in music through his originality as a composer and his notoriously independent stance toward music-business fashion. He has also been a famously private person, whose lack of interest in his own celebrity has been interpreted by some as aloofness. That reputation is shattered by A Cure for Gravity, Jackson's enormously funny and revealing memoir of growing up musical, from a culturally impoverished childhood in a rough English port town to the Royal Academy of Music, through London's Punk and New Wave scenes, up to the brink of pop stardom. Jackson describes his life as a teenage Beethoven fanatic; his early piano gigs for audiences of glass-throwing skinheads; and his days on the road with long-forgotten club bands. Far from a standard-issue celebrity autobiography, A Cure for Gravity is a smart, passionate book about music, the creative process, and coming of age as an artist.

The New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey mysteries returns once more to Victorian England and introduces intrepid adventuress Veronica Speedwell.... <BR><BR>London, 1887. After burying her spinster aunt, orphaned Veronica Speedwell is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry—and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar with hunting butterflies as with fending off admirers, Veronica intends to embark upon the journey of a lifetime.<BR><BR>But fate has other plans when Veronica thwarts her own attempted abduction with the help of an enigmatic German baron, who offers her sanctuary in the care of his friend Stoker, a reclusive and bad-tempered natural historian. But before the baron can reveal what he knows of the plot against her, he is found murdered—leaving Veronica and Stoker on the run from an elusive assailant as wary partners in search of the villainous truth.

In the 1730s, Elizabeth Blackwell (1699-c. 1758) found herself penniless, with her ne'er-do-well husband confined to a London debtor's prison. A talented artist, she came up with a unique and ambitious moneymaking scheme: the publication of a new illustrated guide to medicinal plants, including many New World species not depicted in earlier books. Blackwell's Curious Herbal, published between 1737 and 1739, was hailed for its usefulness to doctors and apothecaries and met with considerable financial success. This magnificent volume--the first modern edition of Blackwell's herbal--reproduces all five hundred of her exquisite plates. Blackwell not only made the drawings, but prepared the copper plates and personally hand-colored them. Her handwritten descriptions of the plants, which she creatively adapted (with permission) from Joseph Miller's Botanicum Officinale, retain considerable interest. This book features a previously unknown preface by Blackwell, in which she reveals her passion for art and nature, and her vision for the herbal. Two introductory texts contextualize Blackwell's achievement: the noted garden writer Marta McDowell explores the history of herbals as a genre, and the state of botanical knowledge in Blackwell's time; and the historian Janet Stiles Tyson relates the artist's rather extraordinary biography.A Curious Herbal will be essential for all lovers of botanical art, and for anyone interested in women's history and the history of science.

"If anyone's looking for me, I live in this book now." - Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and Daughter of Smoke & BoneHowl's Moving Castle meets Little Thieves in this cozy fantasy about the teenage owner of a (mostly fake) magical curiosity shop and a girl cursed to turn everything she touches into magic.Everyone in Ardmuir knows that Willow Stokes is a charlatan, including Willow herself. Her father's shoppe hasn't sold anything magical in decades, and it's only hanging on by the skin of the fake dragon's teeth Willow sells as charms, along with "enchanted" ostrich eggs, taxidermied chimeras, and talismans made of fools' gold.Until outlander Brianna Hargrave appears and turns Willow's fakes into exactly what they're purported to be. But try as Willow might to enlist Bri's help, she wants nothing to do with Willow and her curiosities.Because Brianna is harboring a secret of her own: everything she touches turns to magic, and the consequences have chased her all the way to Ardmuir. All she wants to do is find a particular missing grimoire, which contains a spell that can finally put an end to her curse. Desperate to keep her father's shoppe, Willow proposes a bargain that could save them both. Together with the frustratingly handsome printer's assistant, the girls will uncover a plot that goes far deeper than either could have imagined. But when Willow is forced to participate in an ambitious collector's quest for the rarest magical object in the world-a quest that risks almost-certain death-she learns that not all treasure is for sale, and that true magic is closer than she ever could have imagined.

Susan Muaddi Darraj's short story collection about the inhabitants of a Palestinian West Bank village, Tel al- Hilou, spans generations and continents to explore ideas of memory, belonging, connection, and, ultimately, the deepest and richest meaning of home.

In this specially combined edition with a new foreword, Academy Award–winning producer Brian Grazer and acclaimed author Charles Fishman blend their insights from bestselling books A Curious Mind and Face to Face to transform the art of connecting with and through curiosity.<BR><BR>In A Curious Mind, deemed “a captivation account of how the simple act of asking questions can change your life” by Malcolm Gladwell, Grazer offers a brilliant peek into the “curiosity conversations” that inspired him to create some of the world’s most iconic movies and television shows. He shows how curiosity has been the “superpower” that fueled his rise as one of Hollywood’s leading producers and creative visionaries.<BR> <BR>And in the captivating follow-up Face to Face, Grazer reveals that the secret to a more fulfilling life lies in personal connections, sparked through curiosity, learning through his interactions with people like Taraji P. Henson, Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Eminem, and Prince.<BR> <BR>Now with a new foreword with fresh insights about curiosity from the last decade, A Curious Mind Expanded invites you to consider your personal journey of human connection. A fascinating page-turner, this combined edition offers a blueprint for how we can awaken our own curiosity and use it as a superpower in our own lives.

Contents: William M. Reynolds: Preface ¿ Shirley R. Steinberg: Revisiting and Reconceptualizing Southern Ghosts: Curriculum from the Other Side ¿ William M. Reynolds: The Southern Mist: The Shaping of American Culture and Politics ¿ David Callejo Pérez: A Journey Toward Self: A Personal Narrative of the Impact of Ole Miss and Civil Rights Research ¿ Robert Lake: Sailing with Septima: A Curricular Journey Through the Jim Crow South ¿ Toby Daspit: Moving In and Out of Shadows: Confronting Specters of Slavery in a High School African American Studies Program ¿ Donald Livingston: Velvet Glove or a Hammer? Teaching about Poverty and Racism in the Rural South ¿ Ming Fang He/Angela Haynes/Sonia Janis/Consuela Ward/Michel Mitchell Pantin/Cynthia Mikell: Teaching Courageously: In-Between Contested Race, Gender, Class, and Power in the U.S. South ¿ Sabrina N. Ross: The Politics of Politeness: Theorizing Race, Gender, and Education in White Southern Space ¿ Ugena Whitlock: Exposure: Possibilities of Place for Queering Curriculum Studies ¿ Julie Maudlin: Southern Discomfort: Unsettling «Home» Through Autobiography.

Discover the thrilling finale to the instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller A Fate Inked in Blood.<BR>'I will officially read anything Danielle Jensen writes'<BR><BR>'If you are looking for the next best romantasy read, this is it!'<BR><BR>'The chemistry between these two was absolutely sizzling.' <BR><BR>'Jensen can do no wrong in my eyes'<BR><BR>BOUND TO A DARK DESTINY, FREYA MUST WEAVE A NEW FATE.<BR><BR>A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy - and to overcome betrayal of the man who broke her heart - in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood.<BR><BR><BR>With the secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that could see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future - the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her.<BR><BR>While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn's betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's Unfated - children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart.<BR><BR>As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate:<BR><BR>Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?<BR><BR>EVERYONE ADORES THE SAGA OF THE UNFATED SERIES...<BR>'Captivating and sexy . . . Everything you want in a fantasy romance.' ELISE KOVA<BR><BR>'Your newest fantasy obsession. Beautifully brutal, action-packed, and full of tension, I couldn't turn the pages of this epic tale fast enough.' KERRI MANISCALCO<BR><BR>'Danielle L. Jensen at her best. It's a delicious fantasy romance that was completely unputdownable!' KATEE ROBERT<BR><BR>'Heart pounding romance and action in equal parts, A Fate Inked In Blood swept me up from the first page.' KAT DUNN<BR><BR>'The twists and turns have left me absolutely desperate for the second book'<BR><BR>"I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK!'<BR><BR>'I couldn't stop turning the pages'<BR><BR>'I am already craving the sequel!!'<BR><BR>'probably one of the best mythology books I have ever read'<BR>

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe thrilling finale to the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling fantasy, A Fate Inked in Blood.______________With the secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that could see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood.Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future - the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her.While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn's betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's Unfated - children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart.As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate:Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?

A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—and to overcome the betrayal of the man who broke her heart—in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood.<BR> <BR>The secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that will see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland’s greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future—the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. <BR> <BR>While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn’s betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland’s Unfated—children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart.<BR> <BR>As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—and to overcome the betrayal of the man who broke her heart—in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood.<BR><BR>The stunning first edition hardcover features foil page edges, a custom-stamped case, and a premium dust jacket!<BR><BR>The secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that will see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland’s greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future—the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. <BR><BR>While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn’s betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland’s Unfated—children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart.<BR><BR>As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?

Order the DELUXE LIMITED EDITION of A Curse Carved in Ink now—only available on the first printing while supplies last! This stunning, collectible hardcover edition features stenciled edges, a hardcover jacket with foil effects, custom-illustrated endpapers, and a foil-stamped case.<BR><BR>A dazzling standalone romantasy debut steeped in Chinese vampire folklore and a delicious queer love triangle, for fans of She Who Became the Sun and Daughter of the Moon Goddess.<BR><BR>Zhenya dreams of escaping her family’s dusty antiquarian bookstore, but when her grandmother dies, Zhenya learns the hidden truth about her family: they are cursed with a vampiric affliction. The Jiangshi’s Claw lives in Zhenya’s blood, whispering and controlling her, and ultimately forcing her to kill the person she loves most: her best friend Shuhua.<BR> <BR>But death isn’t the end for the pair. Dragged into the Chinese underworld, Zhenya is confronted by two unforgettable immortals—a brooding judge of hell and a dangerously charming goddess of death. They offer her one impossible chance at redemption: to save Shuhua’s soul, Zhenya must descend through the ten brutal layers of Diyu and survive a series of trials, facing monsters, gods, and the curse that still owns her.<BR> <BR>Will Zhenya find the strength needed to survive, or will she succumb to the age-old curse that has plagued her family for generations?

'Merry, magical, and made for readers who love a whimsical holiday romance!' Taylor Epperson, Second Time's a CharmHayleigh Gray is cursed. For real. After losing her job, her savings, and her relationship, it's the discovery of a lump on her beloved horse's neck that finally sends Hayleigh looking for solutions in the winter festival in Elk Ridge. Trouble is, she knows there are witches in Elk Ridge because she managed to make an enemy of one (okay, maybe a few) last holiday season. There, she crosses paths with Stephan Midwinter, an animal-rescuing artist with lumberjack good looks, a reputation with women that stretches a mile long, and a whole lot of magic that Hayleigh wants nothing to do with. Adamant that his coven wasn't involved in Hayleigh's curse, Stephan offers to help her find the real culprit and break the curse before Christmas Day. As Hayleigh and Stephan face ancestral secrets, mischievous holiday spirits, and being snowed into the world's kitschiest holiday train B&B, Hayleigh finds her heart opening to magic, and to Stephan Midwinter. But Stephan and his way of life are in direct opposition to everything Hayleigh's been taught to want, and old habits die hard. With the curse amping up and time running out, will she be able to embrace a new kind of happiness, or will she fall back into the patterns of Christmas past?

Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in the BREATHTAKING third novel in the #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING Once Upon A Broken Heart series<BR><BR> Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.<BR><BR> Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out. . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.<BR><BR>Can't get enough of the Once Upon a Broken Heart series? Don't miss The Mirror of Infinite Endings! <BR><BR> Also by Stephanie Garber:<BR><BR> The Caraval Series<BR> - Caraval<BR> - Legendary<BR> - Finale<BR>- Spectacular<BR><BR>Alchemy of Secrets

The final book in the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy.

Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE, the breathtaking conclusion to Stephanie Garber's #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogyTwo villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out. . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.

Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after. Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She’s married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she’s paid for this fairytale. She doesn’t know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy.

Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in the BREATHTAKING third novel in the #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING Once Upon A Broken Heart series<BR><BR> Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.<BR><BR> Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out. . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.<BR><BR>Can't get enough of the Once Upon a Broken Heart series? Don't miss The Mirror of Infinite Endings! <BR><BR> Also by Stephanie Garber:<BR><BR> The Caraval Series<BR> - Caraval<BR> - Legendary<BR> - Finale<BR>- Spectacular<BR><BR>Alchemy of Secrets

***The No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling series and global phenomenon about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after***TWO VILLAINS, ONE GIRL, AND A DEADLY BATTLE FOR HAPPILY EVER AFTER . . .Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she finally has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle.But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she paid for this fairy tale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.**** Discover the unforgettable conclusion that readers can't stop talking about . . .'I wanna live in this book. I want every moment etched into my mind forever"A perfect ending to a wonderful series"This series is my everything . . . the magical fairytale vibes, the gorgeous writing, the characters, the story . . . PERFECTION'

Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.<BR><BR> Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.<BR><BR> Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy.

***THIS BRAND-NEW HARDBACK EDITION FEATURES A STUNNING NEW PINK COVER TO MATCH THE MIRROR OF INFINITE ENDINGS***TWO VILLAINS, ONE GIRL, AND A DEADLY BATTLE FOR HAPPILY EVER AFTER . . .Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she finally has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle.But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she paid for this fairy tale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the breathtaking conclusion to the Once Upon a Broken Heart series.From the No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Caraval, the Once Upon a Broken Heart series is a spellbinding romantic fantasy adventure about forbidden love, magic curses, and the lengths people will go to for happily ever after.THE ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART SERIES 1. Once Upon a Broken Heart 2. The Ballad of Never After 3. A Curse for True Love 4. The Mirror of Infinite Endings'Dazzling from start to finish' ADALYN GRACE 'An unputdownable fairy tale' KERRI MANISCALCO'Edgy, dark, and gorgeously written' JODI PICOULT'A sugar-crusted, poison-spiked romp' CASSANDRA CLARE'A wondrous story about my favourite thing: kissing' ISABEL IBANEZ'Enchanting, intriguing, and delightfully whimsical' BRIGID KEMMERER'Stephanie Garber is the queen of fairy tales' MARY E. PEARSON

'A perfect blend of scorching-hot tension and sweet romance... a must-read for fairytale fans!'Elizabeth Helen, author of TikTok sensation, Bonded by Thornson A Curse of Blood and WolvesA brand new spicy romantic fantasy for 2025

I'm a shifter who can never bond with a pack. Not if I want to live.The day I watched my mom's pack destroy her, was the day I knew I had to run from the shifter cities.Mom and I share the same designation, which means we'll share the same fate.For ten years I hide from the cities and the alphas who control them.Until my luck runs out.Dragged to Golden Claw against my will, they charge me as a rogue. I'm facing death until one of the strongest alphas in the city scents me as his match.Scents me... and claims me.Even worse? He's part of the most powerful pack of alphas the cities have ever seen.I have to reject them. It's the only way to avoid my mom's curse of fate. And my own.Except, these alphas have never been rejected a day in their lives, and they're definitely not about to start now.

"Seeker and Sower: Pen Yas ben Min's cousin was one of the legendary heroes of the wars against the giants until her untimely death. Pen has grown up in her famous cousin's shadow, but when she's given a quest to plant the seed of the magical Fourth Tree, she has a chance to step into the light -- and usher in a new age for her country. Fighter and Friend: Abhi's life -- and the world -- changed when he discovered a lost magic: the power to speak to animals. After fighting so many battles, he's weary and longs for home and his love, Tamhan. But before he can return, there is one last mission that only Abhi can complete: to speak to the colossal creatures who wait beneath the waves -- the krakens. Sailor and Explorer: Koesha and her shipmates have already made an impossible journey by navigating the Northern Yawn, at the end of which she secured an unusual cloak. But when that cloak turns out to be the key to unlocking the mystery of the Seventh Kenning, Koesha has to risk everything on another life-threatening journey and hope that she can steer her crew to safety."--

In a kingdom that fears the sea, Ria Lucroy longs to be brave. Bodies are washing ashore and everyone knows who's to blame. Legends of the Heartless King shroud the continent in fear; they call him a pirate, a monster, a god. When his mercenaries raid her father's merchant ship, Ria's family is faced with a horrifying demand. They will spare his life, in exchange for one of his daughters. Determined to save her sisters Ria launches herself into the world of pirates. Face-to-face with the Heartless King, she finds he is far more than the stories told. He is a man, with a human name and blood-stained hands, bound to the seas by a centuries-old curse. As their chemistry blooms into something more, Ria finds herself caught in an ancient web of secrets. Battling creatures of the deep alongside those that reign its surface, she discovers how to love a heartless man ... And when her iron-willed sister tries to pull her home Ria finds her heart torn between two worlds. As monsters - both human and otherwise - threaten to destroy the life she's come to love, Ria learns that curses aren't so easy to break.

_______________<BR><BR>The first book in the New York Times bestselling Cursebreakers series: a lush romantic fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast.<BR>_______________<BR><BR>'Everything you'd want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale' - Jodi Picoult<BR>'Absolutely spellbinding' - Stephanie Garber<BR>_______________<BR><BR>Fall in love, break the curse.<BR>Break the curse, save the kingdom.<BR><BR>Prince Rhen, the heir to Emberfall, is cursed. Forced to repeat the autumn of his eighteenth year over and over, he can only be freed by love. But at the end of each autumn he is transformed into a beast hell-bent on destruction, and after so many failed attempts, his kingdom and its people are barely holding on. <BR><BR>Harper's life has never been easy, but she's learned to be tough enough to survive. She won't let anything hold her back, not her cerebral palsy or her mother's deteriorating health. But when she is sucked into Rhen's world, nothing is as it seems. Powerful forces are standing against Emberfalll ... and it will take more than a broken curse to save it from utter ruin.<BR><BR>The thrilling Cursebreakers series continues in A Heart So Fierce and Broken and A Vow So Bold and Deadly.<BR>_______________<BR><BR>For more fantasy romance, don't miss Brigid Kemmerer's heart-stopping Defy the Night series or her Cursebreakers spin-off series, Forging Silver Into Stars.

Living on an island plagued by magic and mythical monsters isn't a fairy tale . . . it's a nightmare. Aveen is the perfect lady, placid and well-mannered, concealing her discontentment beneath false smiles and gentle nods. As the eldest, her duty has always been to her family legacy and her sister's happiness. But when she finds herself forced into betrothal to a man she loathes, she swears she'll do anything to escape. Even if it means bargaining with a wicked fae prince. Rían is a devious half-fae with a dark secret, concealing his true nature beneath glamours and lies. When a fascinating human accidentally catches his eye, it's clear he'll do anything to take her for himself. Including making promises he can't-or won't-keep. Confronting hidden dangers and haunting pasts, the two reluctantly come to rely on each other to survive a world where nothing is what it seems and darkness encroaches from all sides.Will their tangled web of lies bring freedom they crave . . . or will it unravel them both?

Two high school girls begin a drama club as a way to share Sakura's stories and in the process create a platform for helping each other shine!<BR><BR>ACT YOUR HEART OUT! <BR><BR>Shy, mousy Sakura Akutsu finds it difficult to breathe in public, much less speak for herself. She makes do by confining her adventures in creativity to the pages of her notebook—until the brash, outgoing new transfer student Tsubame gets her hands on it, that is. The two secretly share the stories Sakura spins, but that secret soon proves too big to keep, and Tsubame whisks Sakura away on an entirely different type of adventure…to start their very own drama club!<BR><BR>All the world’s a stage, and this one is about to get some new, unforgettable players!

Two high school girls begin a drama club as a way to share Sakura's storeis and in the process create a platform for helping each other shine!Shy, mousy Sakura Akutsu is content to keep her adventures confined to the pages of her notebook—until the brash, outgoing new transfer student Tsubame Hiiragi gets her hands on it, that is. The two secretly share the stories Sakura spins, but soon that secret proves too big to keep, and Tsubame whisks Sakura into a glittering world she could never have imagined!As Sakura learns to be confident in who she is and ignore what others think, Tsubame learns to go below the surface and dig deep for emotional truths that may have eluded her... Together they'll learn about art, love, truth, and most of all, the theater...!This creative and emotionally rich series uses every visual tool available to express the confusion and elation of adolescence.

Set in London in 1968, A CURTAIN TWITCHER’S BOOK OF MURDER follows the lives of the inhabitants of a suburban London street. But this is no ordinary road.<BR><BR>London, 1968. A suburban London street. But this is no ordinary road.<BR><BR>“Ask anyone on Atbara Avenue how well they know their neighbours, and they’ll answer ‘well’. After all, they see each other across the vast distance afforded by close proximity, and that is probably for the best...”.<BR><BR>In number 17 live a bitter daughter and her mother, trapped with each other.<BR><BR>Or are they?<BR><BR>The twin brothers at number 3 think they're nothing like each other, but they may be proved wrong. Lesley disappeared from number 49 years ago. Then her body is found, and with it more secrets.<BR><BR>Atbara Avenue is a street where, all too often, murder feels like the solution.<BR><BR>With a delicious cast of characters, dazzling plotting, and a unique voice, Gay Marris’ first book is the fresh and compelling new voice in the world of crime fiction you've been waiting for.

A series of murders in the bazaars of Bangalore, set in the mysterious world of hijras, the local transgenders.

The epic second book in M. H. Ayinde's relentlessly gripping Invoker Trilogy, following the Sunday Times bestselling debut A Song of Legends Lost.Tension simmers across Nine Lands. In the capital, the people of Lordsgrave seethe with resentment after the horrors of the greyblood attack. Clan Adatali are in open rebellion against the king. And as war in the Feverlands rages on, a humble tree feller who looks a lot like missing invoker Jinao Mizito, has not forgotten the promise he made to avenge his brother.Meanwhile, in the shadows, the king's daughter Lyela continues to move her pieces across the board. Will the people of Nine Lands reclaim their stolen history and unlock the secrets that have been kept from them for centuries? A Dance of Burning Blades is a sweeping epic of revenge and rebellion set in a richly drawn world of warring clans and ancestor magic.Reader reviews:'Epic fantasy fans you are truly missing out if you haven't checked out this series yet' ¿¿¿¿¿'A Song of Legends Lost is the best fantasy book I've ever read, and the sequel did not disappoint! ¿¿¿¿¿'An absolutely brilliant sequel' ¿¿¿¿¿'Not only my fave read this year, but my fave book ever!' ¿¿¿¿¿'If you love high fantasy please go check out this series. It deserves ALL the hype' ¿¿¿¿¿'I'm in absolute awe of this masterpiece. Truly the most original, complex, global SFF I've ever read' ¿¿¿¿¿Praise for A Song of Legends Lost: 'A relentlessly gripping, glorious epic fantasy - the exhilarating must-read fantasy debut of 2025'Tasha Suri, 'A truly excellent debut, with a genuinely fascinating magic system, engaging characters and deep worldbuilding. A fantastic read'James Islington, author of The Will of the Many'An epic tale of conflict, betrayal, and intrigue . . . M. H. Ayinde weaves a rich and engrossing story through a unique and fascinating world'Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song'Stunning and vividly told . . . Ayinde is a master storyteller'Andrea Stewart, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Shard Daughter