Peter Tremayne

Sister Fidelma returns in DEATH OF A HERETIC, the thirty-third Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of THE HOUSE OF DEATH, THE SHAPESHIFTER'S LAIR and BLOOD IN EDEN. If you love Ellis Peters, you'll be gripped by DEATH OF A HERETIC and the Sister Fidelma series.

IRELAND AD 672. The abbey of Muman at Imleach Iubhair is being renovated when its guests' hostel burns to the ground. There is one fatality: Bishop Brodulf of Luxovium, a distinguished visitor and cousin to the King of Franks. Sister Fidelma is asked by Abbot Cuán to investigate the unfortunate incident and soon finds that the bishop had been stabbed to death before the fire had even started.

Thrown into a world of treachery and jealousy, where religious beliefs are vehemently disputed, Fidelma and her companions, Eadulf and Enda, face a barrier of deceit. The abbey, a leading ecclesiastical teaching institution as well as a conhospitae, housing both men and women, is divided into factions. Can Abbot Cuán trust Prioress Suanach, who is in charge of the sisterhood? Can the professors trust each other as well as their students? Moreover, can suspicion be levelled at the builders working on the abbey under their dominant Master Builder, Sítae? As more deaths follow, Fidelma must use her wit and ingenuity to unravel the complexities of this intricate mystery.

Death of a Heretic (Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 33)

P. C. Hodgell

Two epic novels of fantasy adventure in one volume:

Seeker’s Mask: After an epic adventure that will become the stuff of legend, Jame has been reunited with her older brother Torisen and with her people, the Kencyrath. But when she is placed in the Women's Halls and expected to become a normal, quiet Kencyr lady, normal and quiet are not what the Women’s Halls are going to get. Shadow Guild Assassins, ghosts, and other strange beings are soon after her, sprung not only from her own adventurous past but from the tragic, mysterious events that nearly annihilated her family in her father’s time.

To Ride a Rathorn: Jame’s adventures continue as she arrives at the randon military college Tentir to face cut-throat competition and find even more buried, poisonous family secrets. The Kencyr have a phrase, “to ride a rathorn,” referring to a task too dangerous either to accomplish or to give up. This is true for Jame both figuratively, given her military career in a college which no Highborn girl has ever attended before, and literally, in that she is being stalked by one of these murderous, ivory-clad creatures whose mother she killed and who is now after her blood.

All in all, Jame’s school days are shaping up to be anything but golden.



“Hodgell has crafted an excellent and intricate fantasy with humor and tragedy, and a capable and charming female hero. Highly recommended.” -Library Journal



Publisher’s Note: Seeker’s Bane has been previously published as two separate novels, Seeker’s Mask and its sequel To Ride a Rathorn.

Seeker's Bane

Tom Dowd

Christopher Kubasik

A Shadowrun Sourcebook

Virtual Realities

Tim Bowler

There's too much at stake now. So I got to play it rough.This is where we find out - who's the hunter, who's the prey?From the Carnegie Medal-winning author of River Boy, Starseeker and Bloodchild comes the sixth title in this startlingly compelling series. Contemporary, pacy, and utterly gripping, Blade takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the secret, dangerous life of its unforgettable narrator.This thrilling series for teenagers combines an enormously likable and engaging central character with the harsh realities of street life and the youth gang culture that is so prevalent in today's news. The mysteries and cliffhanger endings of these short, accessible books will have the power totempt all readers as they gradually become absorbed into Blade's dangerous world.

Blade: Mixing It

Michelle Madow

The Discovery of Magic

Welcome to Elementals Academy, where magic is the only hope of survival, forbidden romance beckons, and an ancient secret threatens to end it all.




Summer Donovan thinks paying her way through her expensive private college is her biggest problem.




She's about to find out how wrong she is.




Because when the president of the most exclusive sorority on campus goes off the rails and bullies her, Summer defends herself with something she never knew she had.




Magic.




It turns out she's a witch. But that's only the start of the surprises in store for her.




Soon after her magical breakthrough, Summer learns she's destined to attend Elementals Academy-an exclusive school dedicated to witches descended from the Greek gods.




At Elementals Academy, Summer finally finds the thing she's wanted her whole life: a place where she fits in. Although that doesn't last long, thanks to her magic not working the way it's supposed to, and no one knowing why.




But her biggest challenge isn't schoolwork. Or magic. It's Zane Caldwell-the iciest, most attractive, and most mysterious student at the school. Despite the way Zane's warm to her one minute and cold the next, Summer feels an irresistible draw to him.




While struggling to understand her feelings for Zane, Summer soon discovers she has another problem-one far more dangerous. There are secrets lurking within the hallowed halls of Elementals Academy, and she may hold the key to unraveling them. If she can survive long enough... and figure out who to trust.







Praise for the Elementals series:




"A must read!"

-USA Today




"Michelle Madow has a flair for keeping you enthralled, no matter what your age."

-Robert Schofield, Amazon Reviewer




"Elementals is one of the best in the YA genre!"

-Ziggy, Amazon Reviewer




"Michelle Madow dares to refresh our views on magic and storytelling."

-Dave Wilson, Amazon Reviewer




"Watch out, Percy Jackson! The Elementals are on the rise."

-DebBlove, Amazon Reviewer







Begin the long-anticipated series by USA Today bestselling author Michelle Madow-an adventure full of magic, romance, and mythology that's perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.

Elementals Academy

Jana Oliver

Demon Trappers #6

Master Demon Trapper Riley Blackthorne's life is about change... again. With her wedding approaching, as well as Denver Beck's investiture as grand master, she's got a lot on her plate. Especially when she learns that not all is as it seems in Hell. Even her decision to allow a higher level demon to remain at large, one who claims to be free of Lucifer's hold, may prove to be a serious mistake.Beck is facing two major events: taking his vows as a grand master, and as a husband. He's nervous about the first, but eager to say "I do." But he knows how much can go wrong between now and then. His worries become reality when a Czech city is buried in brimstone, killing all its inhabitants. Beck isn't sure if this is Hell's doing or not, but now he's been tasked to find out. When Riley is summoned to Rome to answer for her actions, Beck insists on joining her. Even as she challenges the Vatican's centuries-old views on Hellspawn, more cities fall. But this killer isn't like any demon they've ever encountered. This one even the angels fear.

Valiant Light

Greg A. Vaughan

 * Escaping from the dimensional prison of the efreeti prince Jhavhul, the PCsfind themselves in the deepest vault of their enemy's palace on the ElementalPlane of Fire's legendary City of Brass. Deep in hostile territory, the heroesgain a unique opportunity to learn about Jhavhul's destructive plans for theirhome back in Katapesh on the Material Plane. But before they can put a stop tothe efreeti's machinations, they'll have to escape his deadly fortress alive!
 * A 3.5 fantasy roleplaying adventure for 10-11th-levelcharacters.
 * This volume of Pathfinder also includes a complete gazetteer of theCity of Brass written by genie expert Wolfgang Baur (Kobold Quarterly), acomprehensive exploration of the church of Rovagug, god of wrath, disaster, anddestruction by Sean K Reynolds, and a "set piece" bonus adventure featuring aportal between Pathfinder's world of Golarion and the fire-swept terracesof the City of Brass.
 * All this, plus the fifth installment of New York Times best-sellerElaine Cunningham's Pathfinder Journal.

The Impossiible Eye

Brenda Woods

"Introverted, daydream-prone Zoe is afraid her real life will never be as exciting as her imaginary one"--

Zoe in Wonderland

4th Dimension Entertainment Staff

On a cold December night, a gentleman named Jonas Faulkner, stumbles into the town of Esk, gunshot wounds leaving a trail of blood in the show behind him. Despite making an eerily miraculous recovery at the hands of a young and inexperienced nurse, named Anya, and his decision to carve out new life for himself in Esk, he is unable to escape his past, and the host of strange and supernatural creatures that follow him like shadows. As they search for the truth, Anya must question her beliefs and risk her life in order to protect her family, her friends, and those she loves.

The Phoenix Requiem

Lorelei Bell

Trade Edition

Zofia Trickenbod is a sorceress from another planet living here on modern day Earth (which leads to a lot of lying). She's trying to keep the Stone of Irdisi (the most powerful magical implement from her world, which she is the current keeper), out of the hands of the ex-Dark Lord Vesselvod Blood's grasp, risking life and better judgment in order to do so. Blood wants the Stone so as to become all-powerful again (what's up with these dark lords anyway?).

For the past five years, Dorian, her husband has been thought to be dead. So when he returns as an "undead" Zofia is a bit miffed (more than mildly), at him for not getting word to her so that she wouldn't try and make a new life for herself on this strange planet where she and her off-spring can't practice magic in the open (and where a nosy neighbor calls in the police if she so much as sneezes).

But after a while she gets used to Dorian being a vampire. In fact, he's quite good at it, along with being something of a scoundrel. But he needs his powers back, which means he has to become human again. Zofia and her Aunt Tillie team up to find a spell and potion that can return him back to the living. But before they can give it to him, he becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation, and is put in jail. Her cop boyfriend (yes, her life is just full of crazy events), Richard, finds it difficult to accept that Zofia's husband just happened to return after she'd told him he was dead. So, when Dorian disappears from his jail, Richard is determined to find him and stalks Zofia, and searches her house.

Not to forget our mythical creature, the black unicorn, which is spotted early on--a warning that Blood is in the vicinity, as the creature goes where he goes, hoping to get his white coat back. This causes alarm in the family. Meanwhile, the unicorn becomes infatuated with Zofia's 16-year old daughter, Blanche. When nosy neighbor, Lolly, spots the animal, it's just another excuse for her to call the police.

Did I mention the men in Zofia's life? The list is as follows: her husband, Dorian who is now vampire puts the moves on her; Richard, cop and now ex-boyfriend who makes things complicated; an amorous demon, Erebus, who wants something in return for her son's soul (bet you can't guess what), and the part-god/wizard, Stephen, who has the hots for her, and she resists the best she can.

A light fantasy with adult themes that might remind one of the TV show Bewitched, but it has it's own brand of humor, spell casting and adventure.

This is the trade paperback edition of Spell of the Black Unicorn, with a 5" x 8" trim size.

Spell of the Black Unicorn

Kate Novak

Jeff Grubb

When Joel became a priest of the new god Finder, he knew it meant forfeiting the honor and security of his position as a master bard. Now his freedom and his very life are at stake as powers of evil embroil the priests of Finder in a struggle against a plot to resurrect the dead god Bane. With his only allies the young freedom fighter Holly Harrowslough, the mysterious winged woman Jas, and the aging priest Jedidiah, Joel embarks on a mission to recover the Hand of Bane. His quest leads him from the Realms all the way to the extra-planar city of Sigil. There Joel must rely on all his courage, wisdom, and strength to thwart the return of Bane the Tyrant and rescue the god Finder from imminent death. Finder's Bane is the fifteenth in an open-ended series of novels focusing on the Harpers, the secret organization for Good in the Forgotten Realms fantasy world.

Finder's Bane

Jennifer Allis Provost

Sara never thought her life would be like this. For starters, she never dared hope her family would be whole again. After they rescued her father, the Corbeaus settled into Silverstrand Manor. Sara should be able to relax and enjoy her life with her elf husband, Micah. But, things arent as peaceful as they seem. In the Otherworld, the Gold Queen still wants Sadies pledge, and is prepared to go to extreme lengths to obtain it. Sara vows to protect her sister by any means necessary, even if it means dethroning the current queen. In the Mundane world, where Elementals are treated as little more than animals, the magic war still rages against the Peacekeepers. Led by Mike Armstrong, the Peacekeepers seek to harness Elemental abilities for their own gain--oh, and Saras best friend, Juliana, had a fling with Saras brother, Max, while he was a prisoner. Thats not complicated. Meanwhile, Max throws himself into helping the resistance, but he cant help being drawn into Julianas orbit. Then Sadie does the unthinkable, and Sara and Max must draw on all of their strength to preserve whats left of their family, stop the Peacekeepers, and save the entire Otherworld. No big deal, right?

Copper Princess

Michelle Rowen

Sarah Dearly's vampire life is not all B-positive cocktails. A curse made her a nightwalker, the most vicious vamp there is; the charm she wears to curb her deadly tendencies is losing its juice; and a hunter from hell is turning up the heat. Gideon Chase will kill the ones she loves most if she doesn't obey his orders. That includes breaking up with master vampire Thierry and turning Gideon into an immortal vamp so he can escape a doom of eternal hellfire.

Making things worse are Sarah's growing feelings for Gideon, a bad boy who keeps showing a vulnerable side . . . but is it for real? Will Sarah's dark side take over? Or can she cure herself of the nightwalker curse in time to stop Gideon and finally live happily ever after with Thierry . . . forever?

Tall, Dark and Fangsome

Douglas Niles

In this fast moving sequel to the author's immensely popular Moonshae Trilogy, the two daughters--one good, one evil--of High King Tristan Kendrick & Robyn take center stage. In the absence of her ruling parents, Allyson is sent as an envoy of the king to decide whether a sacred Moonwell is to be destroyed to allow an important mining operation on the site, little dreaming of the treachery her mission will uncover among her father's subjects. Meanwhile, younger sister Diedre strikes a strange & sinister bargain with a captivating stranger in return for undreamt-of sorcerous powers. And all the while, the peaceful Moonshae Isles are wracked by turbulent storms brought on by a vengeful god. Niles is the author or designer of over fifty titles, including the popular Moonshae & Maztica Trilogies.

The Prophet of Mooshae

Kate Baxter

A Last True Vampire Novel

PASSION RULES IN DARKNESS.

Jenner is a newly turned vampire who stalks the night like a wild beast of prey, hunting and feeding his appetites with a string of willing women...and always wanting more. Nothing can satisfy the aching hunger that burns inside him--until he crosses paths with a beautiful, innocent vampire who sets his soul on fire.

Bria has never been able to escape the confines of her uncle's home. But when the smolderingly sexy Jenner saves her--and promises to be her bodyguard--Bria is brought to a dark world of dangerous, insatiable desire. But once they feed upon each other, they expose themselves to an evil that they never saw coming...and now there's no turning back. Will they divide and conquer--or stay together and lose it all to lust?

The Dark Vampire

Kenyon Morr

The Kingdom of Sorrow

Peter Dawes

Book Three of the Vampire Flynn

As the assassin named Flynn becomes the seer named Peter, the final leg of his journey begins to unfold. Pursuing the path of his kidnapped watcher, Peter is accompanied by an unlikely assistant as he discovers Ian had not been acting alone. The doorway to great power lies open before him. And it is his mission to destroy it once and for all. While his foes continue dangling Monica before him, their leader, Valeria, snakes around Peter, intent on reminding him that he has not only been a pawn, but one out of his depth. And when Peter finally confronts the much older immortal, he realizes even his formidable powers might not stack up against the magical tricks Valeria has up her sleeve. It is a trial which pits his lingering killer instincts against his burgeoning humanity, with the life of a lover and a friend hanging in the balance. Follow Peter across the globe, with allies both human and vampire along the way. Redemption stands as a prize left to be won should he succeed in his quest. But damnation's tempting call could unravel the very fabric of the world should he fail.

Fate of the Seer

William Nicholson

William Nicholson was for many years a television producer, making documentary films. This led to writing television plays (Shadowlands, Life Story, Sweet as You Are, The March), and then stage plays (Shadowlands, Map of the Heart, Katherine Howard, The Retreat from Moscow) and films (Shadowlands, Sarafina, Nell, First Knight, Gladiator). He is married with three children.

The Wind on Fire Trilogy: Firesong

R. Lee Smith

#paperback #darkromance #romance #enemiestolovers #newadult #smut

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

SHE WOULD DARE ANYTHING TO SAVE THE WORLD FROM HIS RULE.EVEN HIS BED.He ascended from the darkness years ago--Azrael the Eternal, Azrael the Undying, Azrael Who Is Death--bringing with him the black rains, the fires, the souring of the sky, and the Eaters. Now he rules in the walled city of Haven with his favored Children and his dead court, while all that is left of the living struggles to survive in the ruins of a world that used to be their own. But even as extinction looms, humanity will never surrender to their monstrous conqueror.For Lan, this brutal life has been the only one she's ever known, but she still believes it can change. If the war can never truly end until the Eaters are ended, she will go to Haven, to Azrael himself, and demand he end them. To her surprise, she does not immediately die the hero's death she expected. Instead, Azrael offers her a chance to convince him, and all she has to do is submit herself to the chill embrace of the lord of the Land of the Beautiful Dead.From the author of The Scholomance and The Last Hour of Gann comes a new vision of dystopian romance!

Land of the Beautiful Dead

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Susan F. Rogers

Chasing the American Dyke Dream

Rich, poignant visions of our homes of origin and those we create to replace the 'deep closets' many of us escaped in order to find our places in the world.

Homestretch

Ellen Datlow

Thirty Original Tales of Fantasy

Featuring pieces set in the contemporary, historical, and alternate-world arenas, a collection of thirty original fantasy tales includes contributions by such writers as Delia Sherman, Peter Beagle, Kelly Link, Pat Murphy, Garth Nix, and Gregory Maguire. Original.

Salon Fantastique

Michael Kogge

Magical Movie Handbook

Highlights all your favorite characters, locations, and magical moments featured in the film!

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

John Scalzi

Captain Ean Tephe is a man of faith, whose allegiance to his lord and to his ship is uncontested. The Bishopry Militant knows this -- and so, when it needs a ship and crew to undertake a secret, sacred mission to a hidden land, Tephe is the captain to whom the task is given.Tephe knows from that the start that his mission will be a test of his skill as a leader of men and as a devout follower of his god. It's what he doesn't know that matters: to what ends his faith and his ship will ultimately be put -- and that the tests he will face will come not only from his god and the Bishopry Militant, but from another, more malevolent source entirely...Author John Scalzi has ascended to the top ranks of modern science fiction with the best-selling, Hugo-nominated novels Old Man's War and Zoe's Tale. Now he tries his hand at fantasy, with a dark and different novella that takes your expectations of what fantasy is and does, and sends them tumbling.Say your prayers... and behold The God Engines.

The God Engines

Ted Naifeh

The cult of Uhlume has been eradicated, thanks to Emerane and her companions. Still, the city has not recovered from the hard-won battle against the undead army--and Emerane has not recovered from the trauma of killing the person she held most dear. When Asps target the city's Alderman and a new peacekeeping force rises to power, will Emerane be able to save the city she hates a second time? Or will this new foe, with the power of both the city and the law behind them, take her down?

 

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