'A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through . . .absolutely enchanting' Christina Henry, bestselling author of AliceACCORDING TO JANUARY SCALLER, THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY TO RUN AWAY FROM YOUR OWN STORY, AND THAT'S TO SNEAK INTO SOMEONE ELSE'S . . .In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr Locke, she feels little different from the artefacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored and utterly out of place. But her quiet existence is shattered when she stumbles across a strange book.A book that carries the scent of other worlds and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure and danger. Each page reveals more impossible truths about the world, and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own. 'One of the most unique works of fiction I've ever read' Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author'A gorgeously written story of love and longing, of what it means to lose your place in the world and then have the courage to find it again' Kat Howard, author of An Unkindness of Magicians'Devastatingly good, a sharp, delicate nested tale of worlds within worlds, stories within stories and the realm-cracking power of words' Melissa Albert, author of The Hazel Wood'The Ten Thousand Doors of January healed hurts I didn't even know I had. An unbearably beautiful story about growing up, and everything we fight to keep along the way' Amal El-Mohtar, Hugo Award-winning author
Part Two of the highly anticipated fifth volume of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest epic work of the modern age. In King’s Landing the Queen Regent, Cersei Lannister, awaits trial, abandoned by all those she trusted; while in the eastern city of Yunkai her brother Tyrion has been sold as a slave. Having left his wife and the Red Priestess Melisandre under the protection of Jon Snow, Stannis Baratheon marches south to confront the Boltons at Winterfell. But beyond the Wall the wildling armies are massing for an assault… On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all.
It was once a land ravaged by war, minor city states, baronies and principates fight for supremacy, and then the rival cities of Tali and Quon formed an alliance and so Quon Tali came into being. However that was generations ago, that dynasty has collapsed and the regional powers are now clawing at each others throats once more.
This is a fast-paced adventure for readers of all ages by bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, master of fantasy fiction. Here, in a school for the magically gifted, your talent could cost you your life...Young student Joel is fascinated by the magic of Rithmatics, but few have the gift and he is not one of them. Undaunted, Joel persuades Professor Fitch to teach him about this geometric magic. For although Joel can't infuse his protective lines and circles with power, or bring his chalk-drawn creatures to life, he can really understand how it works. However, a daunting test lies ahead, when someone starts kidnapping top Rithmatic students at his school, Armedius Academy. Since he's not a magic user, Joel appears to be safe and he's desperate to investigate and prove himself. Then people start dying - but can Joel really stop a killer alone? He'll need the help of Rithmatist apprentice Melody, as even more students disappear. Together, they must race to find clues before the killer notices them - and takes them out too. The Rithmatist is a New York Times bestseller and will be enjoyed by adult and young adult readers alike.The book features illustrations by Ben McSweeney, which depict the magical elements of the novel with great elegance and insight.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 688, Publishers: Little, Brown Book Group, Author: Brian McClellan, ISBN-13: 9780356509334, Date of issue: 2019
Naomi Novik's stunning series of novels follow the global adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars. Captain Will Laurence has been at sea since he was just twelve years old; finding a warmer berth in Nelson's navy than any he enjoyed as the youngest, least important son of Lord Allendale. Rising on merit to captain his own vessel, Laurence has earned himself a beautiful fiancee, society's esteem and a golden future. But the war is not going well. It seems Britain can only wait as Napoleon plans to overrun her shores. After a skirmish with a French ship, Laurence finds himself in charge of a rare cargo: a dragon egg bound for the Emperor himself. Dragons are much prized: properly trained, they can mount a fearsome attack from the skies. One of Laurence's men must take the beast in hand and join the aviators' cause, thus relinquishing all hope of a normal life. But when the newly-hatched dragon ignores the young midshipman Laurence chose as its keeper and decides to imprint itself on the horrified captain instead, Laurence's world falls apart.Gone is his golden future: gone his social standing, and soon his beautiful fiancee, as he is consigned to be the constant companion and trainer of the fighting dragon Temeraire...
WARRIORS OF GOD, the second volume of the Hussite Trilogy by Andrzej Sapkowski, author of the bestselling Witcher series, depicts the adventures of Reynevan and his friends in the years 1427-28 as war erupts across Europe. Reynevan begins by hiding away in Bohemia but soon leaves for Silesia, where he carries out dangerous, secret missions entrusted to him by the leaders of the Hussite religion. At the same time he strives to avenge the death of his brother and discover the whereabouts of his beloved. Once again pursued by multiple enemies, Reynevan is constantly getting into and out of trouble. Sapkowski's deftly written novel delivers gripping action full of numerous twists and mysteries, seasoned with elements of magic and Sapkowski's ever-present - and occasionally bawdy - sense of humour. Fans of the Witcher will appreciate the rich panorama of this slice of the Middle Ages.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 384, Publishers: Little, Brown Book Group, Author: K J Parker, ISBN-13: 9780356506739, Date of issue: 2019
All is lost. Evil will soon consume the D'Haran Empire. Richard Rahl lies on his funeral bier. It is the end of everything.Except what isn't lost is Kahlan Amnell. Following an inner prompting beyond all reason, the last Confessor will wager ever
Terry Goodkind returns to his epic New York Times bestselling SWORD OF TRUTH saga. In this first collected volumes of the series (1-5), Terry Goodkind returns to his epic New York Times bestselling SWORD OF TRUTH saga.
After fleeing an army of terrible monsters, Jacob Portman and his peculiar friends find themselves lost at sea, but the only person who might be able to get them ashore safely, their illustrious headmistress Miss Peregrine, is stuck in the form of a bird! Hoping to find a way to get Miss Peregrine back to normal - or as normal as a peculiar can get - the children journey to London. But no matter where they go, trouble lurks after them...Cassandra Jean's evocative visuals once again work seamlessly with Hollow City's vintage photographs and Ransom Rigg's twisting fantasy narrative to make for a wholly immersive reading experience for fans of the original novels, fans graphic novels, and fans of reading great stories alike!
Set in the world of the Sword of Truth saga, the sorceress Nicci, the wizard Nathan Rahl and the young swordsman Bannon, fight to save the Old World from an existential threat. Set in the world of the Sword of Truth saga, the sorceress Nicci, the wizard Nathan Rahl and the young swordsman Bannon, fight to save the Old World from an existential threat.
The eyes of the mighty are on the North. Lokis key has been found and lies in the hands of a feckless prince and a broken warrior. Winter has locked Prince Jalan Kendeth far from the luxury of his southern palace. The North may be home to Viking Snorri ver Snagason but he is just as eager to leave. However, even men who hold a key that can open any door must wait for the thaw.
War is building. Blood is spilling. And the gods are not pleased. Casia has survived her brother's attempts to crush her but the battle is just beginning. Bitter, wounded and carrying the curse of a dark upper-god, she journeys north to the elven c
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 384, Publishers: HarperCollins Publishers, Author: Elizabeth Helen, ISBN-13: 9780008670641, Date of issue: 2024
There are no tides more treacherous than those of the heart. -Teek sayingThe great city of Tova is shattered. The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God's eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent.The Meridian: a land where magic has been codified and the worship of gods suppressed. How do you live when legends come to life, and the faith you had is rewarded?As sea captain Xiala is swept up in the chaos and currents of change, she finds an unexpected ally in the former Priest of Knives. For the Clan Matriarchs of Tova, tense alliances form as far-flung enemies gather and the war in the heavens is reflected upon the earth.And for Serapio and Naranpa, both now living avatars, the struggle for free will and personhood in the face of destiny rages. How will Serapio stay human when he is steeped in prophecy and surrounded by those who desire only his power? Is there a future for Naranpa in a transformed Tova without her total destruction?
Set in a world of strange monsters, dark gods and dangerous magic, The Gutter Prayer is a thrilling and visceral debut fantasy from an exciting new talent
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 688, Publishers: Pan Macmillan, Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky, ISBN-13: 9781529050288, Date of issue: 2021
'Rich, intricate worldbuilding meets swoonworthy romance. . . Phedre and Joscelin's story is the beating heart of every romantasy to follow' - Olivie BlakeThe triumphant conclusion to this trilogy, Kushiel's Avatar by Jacqueline Carey is a sumptuous fantasy of defiance and redemption - perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout.Desire. Duty. Death.Phedre has lain with princes and pirate kings, battled a wicked temptress, and saved two nations. But Joscelin has remained her loyal swordsman throughout. Chosen to experience pain and pleasure as one, Phedre's nature is tortuous to them both. Yet Joscelin has never forsaken his vow: to protect and serve, even if her plans push his pledge to its limit.For Phedre can't abandon her friend, Hyacinthe, who bargained with gods to spare her life. She's long sought the key to free him from eternal servitude - even if this means her death. This now takes Phedre and Joscelin to a distant court where madness reigns and souls are used as currency. But they'll also find a power so mighty that none dare speak its name . . .'Effortlessly rich . . . with a huge cast of well-defined characters' - Publishers Weekly'An emotionally charged tale seasoned with explicit scenes of love and sacrifice' - Romantic Times'A savoury feast for mind and heart' - Booklist starred reviewStart the journey with Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey.
The epic conclusion to the Hussite Trilogy by the bestselling author of The Witcher finds Reynevan - infamous magician and disgraced scoundrel - on the run after being sentenced to death by the Catholic Church. Reynevan is besieged on all sides and
Darian Frey is down on his luck. He can barely keep his squabbling crew fed and his rickety aircraft in the sky. Even the simplest robberies seem to go wrong. It's getting so a man can't make a dishonest living any more. Enter Captain Grist. He's heard about a crashed aircraft laden with the treasures of a lost civilisation, and he needs Frey's help to get it. There's only one problem. The craft is lying in the trackless heart of a remote island, populated by giant beasts and subhuman monsters. Dangerous, yes. Suicidal, perhaps. Still, Frey's never let common sense get in the way of a fortune before. But there's something other than treasure on board that aircraft. Something that a lot of important people would kill for. And it's going to take all of Frey's considerable skill at lying, cheating and stealing if he wants to get his hands on it ...Strap yourself in for another tale of adventure and debauchery, pilots and pirates, golems and daemons, double-crosses and double-double-crosses. The crew of the Ketty Jay are back!
THE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON MEETS SUCCESSION IN AN EPIC REIMAGINING OF THE MAHABHARATA 'An unforgettable wild journey set in re-imagined Vedic India' SF Book Review'Like Game of Thrones in an Indian alternative universe... exhilarating... heralds the arrival of a special new talent' Dan Jones'Mahabharata imbued with A Song of Ice and Fire, The First Law, & Malazan Book of the Fallen' Novel NotionsSOME BALLADS ARE INKED IN BLOODThe Mathuran Republic simmers on the brink of oblivion, and Senator Krishna and his third wife Satyabhama have put their plans in motion to protect it from total annihilation. But they soon discover that neither gold nor alliances last forever - and they are not the only players on the board... Mati, Pirate-Princess of Kalinga, has decided to change her ways and become a good wife. But old habits die hard, especially when one habitually uses murder to settle scores. Beautiful Karna hopes to bury his brutal past, but destiny is a miser when it comes to granting second chances. And while hero-turned-torturer Shakuni limps through a path of daggers, his foes and woes multiply, leaving little time for vengeance. Their lives are about to become yet more difficult, as they converge where the Son of Darkness is prophesied to rise... even as forgotten Gods prepare to play their hand.
Now is the time for the gods of war Gilgamesh, soon to be crowned King of Uruk, travels north to find his homelands in flames and his family on the run. A blood-red moon brings warnings of a new kind of war, and in the far north, the enemies of Sumer are massing. Inanna and Ninshubar sail south to take their revenge upon Enki, the king of the water gods. Armed with the master mee and struggling to understand its true nature, Inanna will face impossible demons in her quest to fully comprehend the power she has inherited. Meanwhile Ereshkigal, queen of the underworld, has a mysterious visitor. This dark stranger brings with him the threat of dangers far more terrible than Enki, or even Sumer's warlike neighbours. Because a long time ago, in a realm faraway, a little girl was taken from her family. Now, a vengeance, long prophesied, is about to unfold. As the forces of chaos rise across the riverlands, Gilgamesh must face overwhelming odds in his battle to save the city he loves, and the Anunnaki will soon discover that no one can escape the sins of the past. Not even the gods.
Die Familie Lord Eddard Stark ist in alle Winde zerstreut, das Land in Aufruhr. Nach dem Tode des Königs streiten fünf verschiedene Fraktionen um den Thron und um die Kotrolle über ein Königreich, das an seinen zunehmenden Problemen zu zerbrechen droht. Eine Macht, weit entfernt, hat ebenfalls ein Auge auf dieses, nun von alter Magie und einem nicht enden wollenden Winter heimgesuchte Land, geworfen. Es wird unweigerlich zum Zusammenstoss der Könige kommen, in dieser Fortsetzung von "The Game of Thrones".
Friendship to the max! Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley are five best pals determined to have an awesome summer together...and they're not gonna let any insane quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way! It's Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Gravity Falls and features five butt-kicking, rad teenage girls wailing on monsters and solving a mystery with the whole world at stake.
Ausgezeichnet mit dem Hugo Award, dem Nebula Award und dem Locus Award.Für alle, die ihr Herz an eine andere Welt verloren haben - die mehrfach preisgekrönte Fantasy-Novelle von Seanan McGuire "Every Heart a Doorway" zusammen mit den beiden Folgebänden "Down Among the Sticks and Bones" und "Beneath a Sugar Sky" endlich auf Deutsch.Kinder und Jugendliche sind zu allen Zeiten in Kaninchenlöcher gefallen, durch alte Kleiderschränke ins Zauberland vorgestoßen oder auf einer Dampflok in magische Welten gereist. Aber ... was geschieht eigentlich mit denen, die zurückkommen?Mit Nancy, die die Hallen der Toten besucht hat und den Rest ihres Lebens am liebsten still wie eine Statue verbringen würde.Und mit Christopher, den Jungen mit der Knochenflöte, der die Toten für sich tanzen lassen kann.Sumi, die das Chaos braucht wie die Luft zum Atmen, weil sie aus einer Unsinnswelt kommt.Oder Jack & Jill, die mit Vampiren und Wissenschaftlern unter einem blutig-roten Mond aufgewachsen sind.Als sie sich in "Eleanor Wests Haus für Kinder auf Abwegen" treffen, ahnen sie nicht, dass ihnen ihr größtes Abenteuer noch bevorsteht ...Ein Buch für alle Fans von Ransom Riggs, C.S. Lewis und Philip Pullman."So unfassbar gut, dass es weh tut." Charlie Jane Anders, io9"Eine der außergewöhnlichsten Geschichten, die ich je gelesen habe." V.E. Schwab"Seanan McGuire ist eine der klügsten Autorinnen weit und breit. Mit 'Der Atem einer anderen Welt' beweist sie, dass ihr Herz genauso groß ist wie ihr Verstand scharf." Charlaine Harris
Not long after Arata enrolls at Royal Biblia Academy to become a magus do rumors begin to circulate about him being a "Demon Lord candidate." But with these rumors come gorgeous female mages...and one of them calls herself the future bride of the Demon Lord! With help from his friends, Arata begins his journey down the treacherous path of magic in this romantic comedy and sometimes-serious wizard school story!
A god will returnWhen the earth and sky convergeUnder the black sunIn the holy city of Tova the winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal, but this year it coincides with a solar eclipse, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world.Meanwhile, a ship launches from a distant city bound for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship, Xiala, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm the waters around her as easily as it can warp a man's mind. Her ship carries one passenger. Described as "harmless" the passenger, Serapio, is a young man, blind, scarred, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well knows, when a man is described as harmless, he usually ends up being a villain.
Claire is Head Librarian of a space in Hell where all the stories never finished by their authors reside. Her job involves keeping an eye on restless tales that risk materializing as characters and escaping the library. When a Hero breaks out of his book and goes in search of his author, Claire must capture him, but what should have been a simple retrieval goes horrifyingly wrong...
The spectacular conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Raven's Shadow series, which began with the critically acclaimed Blood Song EMPIRES WILL FALL Queen Lyrna has survived the bloody siege of Alltor. Now she must rally her troops and take back the capital from the Volarian invaders. But driving her hated enemy out of the Realm will not satisfy her lust for vengeance - she wants to pursue them across the ocean and burn their empire to ashes. To do so, she must place her faith in the Seventh Order: men and women who wield terrible powers, born of the Dark itself. Vaelin Al Sorna would sacrifice his life for his queen - and may yet have to. Only by unmasking the Volarians' mysterious Ally can the tide of war be turned. To this end, Vaelin must travel deep into the icebound north, in search of a man who cannot die - and he must do it without the aid of his blood song, which has fallen ominously silent ...Queen of Fire is the epic conclusion to the acclaimed Raven's Shadow series, by New York Times bestselling author Anthony Ryan.
In this delicious new collection, you'll find stories about lurking vampires of social media, rebellious vampires hungry for more than just blood, eager vampires coming out and going out for their first kill and other bold, breath-taking, dangerous, dreamy, eerie, iconic, powerful creatures of the night. Welcome to the evolution of the vampire and a revolution on the page. Vampires Never Get Old includes stories by authors both bestselling and acclaimed, including Samira Ahmed, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C.Parker, Tessa Gratton, Heidi Heilig, Julie Murphy, Mark Oshiro, Rebecca Roanhorse, Laura Ruby, Victoria "V. E." Schwab, and Kayla Whaley.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 242, Publishers: Little, Brown Book Group, Author: Kumo Kagyu, ISBN-13: 9781975333492, Date of issue: 2021
Azusa found herself reincarnated as an unaging witch and now spends her days hunting down the slimes, but after centuries of doing this simple job she has ended up with insane powers.
The New Empire intends to celebrate its victory over the Nationalists with a day that will never be forgotten. On the high holiday of Wintertide, the empress will be married, and Degan Gaunt and the Witch of Melengar will be publically executed. Once the empress suffers a fatal accident, everything will be perfect. There is only one problem-Royce and Hadrian have finally found the Heir of Novron.
The triumphant finale to the Riftwar Saga - Raymond E. Feist's first classic, bestselling fantasy trilogy The battle may be over, but war is coming...The Kingdom forces may have won the first conflict but the enemy has a strong grip on Midkemia and invasion now seems inevitable. Arutha travels north to confront the Dark Elves, but without help, Pug knows that Arutha's forces face slaughter. With Tomas he must scour the world - and beyond - to find the one person with enough power to give them a chance. If they fail, Midkemia will be the first of many worlds to fall to a madman with the power to dominate death itself...
Reds name isnt really Red - its Cordelia, but nobody calls her that anymore. At the age of eight she lost half her leg in a car accident but she doesnt want anybody feeling sorry for her - she can get along just fine, thanks very much. When a devastating disease destroys most of the U.S. population and Reds mother and father are killed by a group of wandering thugs Red and her brother Adam decide to try and reach their paternal grandmother, who lives over 200 miles away. Then Adam decides to join a homegrown militia, thinking its the only way to survive in this new world, but Red isnt joining any army. She strikes out on her own, crossing a large stretch of wilderness with only her wits and her backpack, intent on getting to her grandmas house come what may. But Red is about to find out that the woods are deep and dark, and there are far worse things than wolves out in the world.
Mercenary Kate Daniels must risk all to protect everything she holds dear in this epic, can't-miss entry in the thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling urban-fantasy series. Kate has come a long way from her origins as a loner taking care
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 130, Publishers: Little, Brown Book Group, Author: Amahara, ISBN-13: 9781975360047, Date of issue: 2022
Nalini Singh returns to the world of the Guild Hunters for the most highly anticipated novel of the beloved series a love story so epic it s been half a millennia in the making Illium and Aodhan. Aodhan and Illium. For centuries they ve been inseparable: the best of friends, closer than brothers, companions of the heart. But that was before before darkness befell Aodhan and shattered him, body, mind, and soul. Now, at long last, Aodhan is healing, but his new-found strength and independence may come at a devastating cost his relationship with Illium. As they serve side by side in China, a territory yet marked by the evil of its former archangel, the secret it holds nightmarish beyond imagining, things come to an explosive decision point. Illium and Aodhan must either walk away from the relationship that has defined them or step forward into a future that promises a bond infinitely precious in the life of an immortal but that demands a terrifying vulnerability from two badly bruised hearts.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 210, Publishers: Little, Brown Book Group, Author: Renji, ISBN-13: 9781975369293, Date of issue: 2023
An original fantasy debut featuring a power struggle of mythic proportions. Outcast Yeine is named a potential heir to the Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, but must fight for her life as well as the throne.
A beautiful collector's hardback edition of the conclusion of the NYT-bestselling, Amazon Book of the Year, Monsters of Verity series. Dangerous and compelling, dark and brooding, this is classic urban fantasy, full of vampiric monsters, forbidden romances and life-changing consequences. A gorgeous collector's hardback edition of the second book in the Monsters of Verity duology, featuring gorgeous new jacket artwork, for the sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller, This Savage Song.Kate Harker is a girl who isn't afraid of the dark. She's a girl who hunts monsters. And she's good at it.August Flynn is a monster who can never be human. No matter how much he once yearned for it. He has a part to play.And he will play it, no matter the cost. Nearly six months after Kate and August were first thrown together, the war between the monsters and the humans is a terrifying reality. In Verity, August has become the leader he never wished to be, and in Prosperity, Kate has become the ruthless hunter she knew she could be.When a new monster emerges from the shadows-one who feeds on chaos and brings out its victim's inner demons-it lures Kate home, where she finds more than she bargained for. She'll face a monster she thought she killed, a boy she thought she knew, and a demon all her own.
From the critically-acclaimed author of THE BROKEN EMPIRE series comes a brilliant new epic fantasy series, THE RED QUEEN'S WAR. The Red Queen is old but the kings of the Broken Empire fear her as they fear no other. Her grandson Jalan Kendeth is a coward, a cheat and a womaniser; and tenth in line to the throne. While his grandmother shapes the destiny of millions, Prince Jalan pursues his debauched pleasures. Until he gets entangled with Snorri ver Snagason, a huge Norse axe man, and dragged against his will to the icy north. In a journey across half the Broken Empire, Jalan flees minions of the Dead King, agrees to duel an upstart prince named Jorg Ancrath, and meets the ice witch, Skilfar, all the time seeking a way to part company with Snorri before the Norseman's quest leads them to face his enemies in the black fort on the edge of the Bitter Ice. PRINCE OF FOOLS is the first book in the series.
