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Her Knight's Quest (Warriors of the Mist Series #2)
by Alexis MorganThey are cursed by the gods, and war is their salvation. Love is their deliverance. For centuries, five legendary warriors have braved battles shoulder to shoulder. But now they must divide and conquer as lone champions against evil. Duncan, a scholar at heart, is drawn to an isolated abbey rumored to hold the answers to countering the terror unleashed by Duke Keirthan. Inside the cloistered walls lies the hidden collection of forbidden lore on dark magic. But the real key to the salvation Duncan seeks--both for the people of Agathia and his soul--is the abbess herself, Lady Lavinia. Hunted by the duke, who seeks to harvest her powers, Lavinia knows Duncan wants to help her. But can she trust the tortured warrior with her secrets?In the end, it is only by joining forces that they can save not only those they are sworn to protect but each other.
Her Ladyship's Curse (Disenchanted & Co. #1)
by Lynn ViehlIn a steampunk version of America that lost the Revolutionary War, Charmian (Kit) Kittredge makes her living investigating magic crimes and exposing the frauds behind them. While Kit tries to avoid the nobs of high society, as the proprietor of Disenchanted & Co. she follows mysteries wherever they lead. Lady Diana Walsh calls on Kit to investigate and dispel the curse she believes responsible for carving hateful words into her own flesh as she sleeps. While Kit doesn’t believe in magic herself, she can’t refuse to help a woman subjected nightly to such vicious assaults. As Kit investigates the Walsh family, she becomes convinced that the attacks on Diana are part of a larger, more ominous plot—one that may involve the lady’s obnoxious husband. Sleuthing in the city of Rumsen is difficult enough, but soon Kit must also skirt the unwanted attentions of nefarious deathmage Lucien Dredmore and the unwelcome scrutiny of police Chief Inspector Thomas Doyle. Unwilling to surrender to either man’s passion for her, Kit struggles to remain independent as she draws closer to the heart of the mystery. Yet as she learns the truth behind her ladyship’s curse, Kit also uncovers a massive conspiracy that promises to ruin her life—and turn Rumsen into a s supernatural battleground from which no one will escape alive.
Her Wicked Wolf
by Kendra Leigh CastleWriter Brienne Fox can't stop thinking about her sexy new downstairs neighbor. But the chances of living out her X-rated fantasies with the man are slim when they've barely exchanged two words.Alistair Locke has good reasons for staying a solitary wolf. With his enemy on the hunt, anyone close to him is in mortal danger. Yet no woman has ever stirred the beast within the way Brie does, and they can't resist the erotic pull drawing them together when they get snowed in together.But giving in to one night with the woman he desires may provide the perfect opening for his mortal enemy to destroy the exiled alpha wolf for good....
The Heracian Affair (Space Files R)
by Liv OlteanoSpace Files R: Book OneEven years after Rizzo Berg's lover and Dom died in combat, the memories torment him. Following a particularly disappointing date, Rizzo goes to sleep in his apartment only to wake up on a spaceship with tall, gorgeous, alien Captain Conrad D'Ollet of Heracia, a man so deliciously dominant Rizzo's knees turn to jelly. Apparently the Heracians need help, and Rizzo is a humanitarian through and through. Spending more time around Conrad is totally not one of the reasons he wants to lend a hand. Soon Rizzo finds himself completely conquered and blissfully owned. But neither he nor Conrad is willing to risk his heart, let go of the past, and dare to believe in a future that won't end in catastrophe.
Herald of the Storm (Steelhaven #1)
by R. S. FordDark, funny and intricately plotted, the first novel in R. S. Ford's Steelhaven trilogy is perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and George R. R. Martin.Welcome to Steelhaven . . . watch your back.'You'll find yourself looking forward to what Ford dreams up next' SFXUnder the reign of King Cael the Uniter, this vast cityport on the southern coast has for years been a symbol of strength, maintaining an uneasy peace throughout the Free States. But now a long shadow hangs over the city, in the form of the dread Elharim warlord, Amon Tugha. When his herald infiltrates the city, looking to exploit its dangerous criminal underworld, and a terrible dark magick that has long been buried once again begins to rise, it could be the beginning of the end. . .Praise for R.S. Ford:'Exciting and different'The British Fantasy Society'Violent, vicious and darkly funny'Fantasy Faction 'A perfect example of tight, gritty, character-driven storytelling'Luke Scull, author of The Grim Company
Herald of the Storm (Steelhaven: Book One)
by R. S. FordDark, funny and intricately plotted, the first novel in R. S. Ford's Steelhaven trilogy is perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and George R. R. Martin.Welcome to Steelhaven . . . watch your back.'You'll find yourself looking forward to what Ford dreams up next' SFXUnder the reign of King Cael the Uniter, this vast cityport on the southern coast has for years been a symbol of strength, maintaining an uneasy peace throughout the Free States. But now a long shadow hangs over the city, in the form of the dread Elharim warlord, Amon Tugha. When his herald infiltrates the city, looking to exploit its dangerous criminal underworld, and a terrible dark magick that has long been buried once again begins to rise, it could be the beginning of the end. . .Praise for R.S. Ford:'Exciting and different'The British Fantasy Society'Violent, vicious and darkly funny'Fantasy Faction 'A perfect example of tight, gritty, character-driven storytelling'Luke Scull, author of The Grim Company
Herbert's Wormhole: AeroStar and the 3 1/2-Point Plan of Vengeance
by Peter Nelson Rohitash RaoThis is the greatest adventure yet for the worlds most famous 11-year-old time-traveling alien slayers A mysterious foe name AeroStar has destroyed the future and is in danger of coming through the wormhole to the present Shes a power-hungry, mega-evil, super nasty villainess bent on revenge against he three meddling kids who disrupted her diabolical plans to control Future Merwinsville: Alex, Herbert, and me, Sammi The weirdest thing is no one knows how this horrible old lady is or where she came from Do we, guys? . . . Guys?This will not end well. Thats all I can say.
Hero
by Alethea KontisRough-and-tumble Saturday Woodcutter thinks she's the only one of her sisters without any magic--until the day she accidentally conjures an ocean in the backyard. With her sword in tow, Saturday sets sail on a pirate ship, only to find herself kidnapped and whisked off to the top of the world. Is Saturday powerful enough to kill the mountain witch who holds her captive and save the world from sure destruction? And, as she wonders grumpily, "Did romance have to be part of the adventure?" As in Enchanted, readers will revel in the fragments of fairy tales that embellish this action-packed story of adventure and, yes, romance.
Heroes, Villains and Fiends
by Fabien Lascombe Charles MurtonIt is 1895 and the future depends not upon the actions of governments but upon those of the Adventuring Companies, and will be shaped by countless engagements in city streets, ancient ruins, dense jungles, high mountains and boundless deserts. In America, good men fight to preserve their hard-won liberty and the great drive west is stalled by Native American mystics and powerful outlaw gangs. In Africa, native forces fight to push back the Pax Britannica no longer is a Lee-Metford rifle and a disciplined resolve enough to put the foe to flight. In Europe, darkness gathers around the Austro-Hungarian court and the Great Powers watch warily, knowing its fall could precipitate a war to end all wars. Heroes, Villains and Fiends presents new Companies, from the rebellious Zulu and Apache to the spies of the Okhrana and Secret Service, and the mysterious forces of such groups as the Knights Templar and the sinister Hellfire Club. With equipment, Talents and Mystical Powers, additional scenarios and a sample campaign, Heroes, Villains and Fiends opens up new possibilities for In Her Majesty's Name.
Heroes vs. Villains/Space Chase! (Pictureback(R))
by Billy Wrecks Erik Doescher Mike Decarlo David D. TanguayIt's two DC Super Friends storybooks in one--plus over 50 action-packed stickers! On one side, boys ages 3-7 will be introduced to Batman, Superman, and all the Super Friends' amazing powers and most notorious villains. Flip the book over for an action-packed story featuring the Super Friends flying into outer space to stop the Joker when he takes over a satellite and broadcasts his bad jokes all over the planet!
A Hero's Throne (The Ancient Earth Trilogy #2)
by Ross Lawhead&“Knights of Ennor—the time has come to awake. Rise up to fulfill your secret oath and sacred duty.&”The Ancient Earth Trilogy, #2Deep beneath the streets of England lies another realm . . . one few in our modern world know exists. Daniel and Freya, however, know it all too well. Eight years ago, these friends first journeyed through portals into the hidden land of Niðergeard—discovering a city filled with stones, secrets, and sleeping knights that serve to protect the world they call home.But Niðergeard has fallen to dark forces, overrun by its enemies. Gates are being opened between the worlds that should have been kept closed. The battle lines for the war at the end of time have been drawn, and opposing forces are starting to gather.Having served for centuries as the first and last outpost at the borders to other worlds, Niðergeard must be reclaimed and the mystery of its fall discovered. Daniel and Freya, along with an ancient knight and a Scottish police officer, must return to the legendary city, rally the surviving citizens, and awaken the sleeping knights—knights who are being killed, one by one, as they sleep.But time is running out faster than they know.
Hexenpakt
by P. TorresDrei Freundinnen beschließen, einen Pakt mit Hexen zu schließen. Danach ändert sich ihr Leben von Wasser zu Wein, aber einer von ihnen hat ein Geheimnis, das nie preisgegeben werden darf.
The Hexslinger Omnibus
by Gemma FilesThe award-winning author’s complete Hexsligner Trilogy—plus 3 new stories—set in a post-Civil War era full of dark magic: “A top-notch horror-fantasy saga” (Publishers Weekly). A Book of Tongues: A Black Quill Award winner. After the Civil War, ex-Confederate chaplain turned outlaw “hexslinger” Asher Rook and his notorious lieutenant (and lover) Chess Pargeter are desperate to shatter the laws that prevent hexes from joining forces. But while they enter an unholy alliance with the Mayan goddess Ixchel, Pinkerton agent Ed Morrow is sent in to discover their magic secrets—and he’s about to literally ride through hell to get them. A Rope of Thorns: As Ixchel consort, Asher Rook becomes the founder of Hex City, where magicians can live and work together. But Rook’s betrayed partner Chess Pargeter is on his way to exact his revenge, and he has former Pinkerton agent-turned-outlaw Ed Morrow along for the ride. Sacrificed to Ixchel, Chess now relies on a patron demon known as the Enemy for his power. A Tree of Bones: A new Civil War is brewing in the southwest where wild magic and black science clash headlong. Though back with the Agency, Ed Morrow finds himself caught between factions, as Aztec trickster god Tezcatlipoca roams the battlefield wearing Chess’s face and body, sowing dissent as this thrilling series approaches its apocalyptic climax. Experience the critically acclaimed series, as well as three new hexslinger short stories, full of “potent mythology, complex characters, and dollops of creeping horror and baroque gore” (Publishers Weekly).
The Hidden Deep
by Christa J. KindeHomework, football, apple pies, and … angels? Harvest time is in full swing when Prissie Pomeroy learns that something terrible happened in her family’s orchard—making it hard to focus on school, especially when her best friends are distant and Ransom won’t leave her alone. As she meets other angels. Prissie is drawn increasingly deeper into their world and closer to its dangers. A kidnapped apprentice suffers. A chained door bodes ill. A tiny angel makes a big difference. A battle line is drawn. Everything Prissie thought she knew is about to change ... again! “He was trembling, which frightened Prissie even more than the pitch black. Crouching down, she made herself as small as possible against the tunnel wall. From somewhere in the darkness ahead came a sour note, off-key and unpleasant. She held her breath, listening with all her might. A dull clink was followed by a crunching sound that reminded Prissie uneasily of a barn cat eating a mouse. She cupped her hand around her little passenger and curled more tightly, hiding her face on her knees as her heart sent up a silent plea for help.” -from The Hidden Deep Praise for The Blue Door A fantasy with a wholesome message and down-on-the-farm twist. -Kirkus
A Hidden Enemy (Survivors #2)
by Erin HunterBella and the Leashed Dogs have finally settled in the forest. But a fierce Pack of Wild Dogs has laid claim to the land, and their menacing Alpha will stop at nothing to ensure that it is his alone. Lucky has taught the Leashed Dogs much about survival since the Big Growl, and they refuse to back down. Bella hatches an intricate plan--a plan that centers on Luckys sly cunning and intelligence. Though he still feels the pull of a Lone Dog life, Lucky agrees to help, knowing that he cant leave his friends until they are safe. Now Lucky will be tested in more ways than one--and his true loyalties will be determined.
HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 2: Peter and the Missing Mansion
by Nancy Temple RodrigueHIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 2 Peter and the Missing Mansion Volume 2 in a series of action-adventure mysteries about Walt Disney and Disneyland written for Adults, Teens, & Tweens (age 9 & up). Flesch-Kincaid Grade 4.3 - Flesch Reading Ease 84.5 THINGS SEEM FAMILIAR--BUT SOMETHING IS HORRIBLY WRONG Alone and scared, Peter finds himself in the distant past and in front of a hauntingly-familiar mansion. PETER'S VISIT TAKES A DEADLY TURN As Peter gets to know the inhabitants of this mansion, people aren't as he thought. The man he thought was an innocent victim is now an adversary. Is there more to the story than he ever imagined? CAN WOLF AND LANCE RESCUE PETER IN TIME? Stairways to nowhere and hidden passageways, lit only by candles, might lead Lance to his son. Can he trust the one who might not be as she seems? Is the Disney legend just a story--or is it the truth? ONE FALSE STEP ALTERS THE DISNEYLAND WE ALL KNOW On their return, the three travelers find they are the only ones who realize something has gone wrong at Disneyland. It is up to them to protect Walt Disney's legacy. CAN THEY FIND OUT WHAT'S WRONG--AND CORRECT IT? The story continues with... HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 3: The Mermaid's Tale Another "E-Ticket" ride through Disney's history. Want to go on your own 'E-Ticket' adventure? Next time you visit a Disney Park you can play in Quests like Adam & Lance by bringing with you a copy of HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disneyland - HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disney California Adventure, and for our east coast Fans: HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in WDW Magic Kingdom (or download one to your mobile device).
Hidden Wheel
by Michael T. FournierWhen an art scene takes root in a pop-up colony called Freedom Springs, micro-visionary Ben Wilfork promotes the giant, autobiographical 600 square foot canvases of former chess prodigy and high end dominatrix Rhonda Barrett using his Hidden Wheel as a bridge to the future before pre-Datastrophe history completes itself. It's a book about the scams of the modern age--artistic self-promotion, corporate infiltration of hipsterdom--and it's hilarious. At the same time this is a philosophical literary work that dissects hipsterdom to get at the core of what it's all about. A must-read for art fans, punk fans, anyone who wants to know how the truly original ideas can get subsumed by the corporate machine--and how to save them. Told in an intriguing intersecting point of view style this is a powerful short novel by an emerging talent.
Hieroglyph: Stories & Visions for a Better Future
by Neal StephensonInspired by New York Times bestselling author Neal Stephenson, some of today's leading writers, thinkers, and visionaries have come together in this anthology of stories, set in the near future, that reignites the iconic and optimistic visions of the golden age of science fictionBorn of an initiative at the Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State University, this remarkable collection unites a diverse group of celebrated authors, prominent scientists, and creative visionaries—among them Cory Doctorow, Gregory Benford, Charlie Jane Anders, David Brin, and Neal Stephenson—who contributed works of "techno-optimism" that challenge us to imagine fully, think broadly, and do Big Stuff.Inside this volume you will find marvels of imagination and possibility, including a steel tower so tall that the stratosphere is just an elevator ride away . . . a drone-powered Internet . . . crowdfunded robots descending on the moon . . . cities that work like a single cell of algae powered entirely by the sun . . . and much more.Engaging, mind-bending, provocative, and imaginative, Hieroglyph: Stories and Visions for a Better Future offers a forward-thinking approach to the intersection of art and technology that has the power to change our world.
The Highway Turtles (Rigby PM Collection Ruby (Levels 27-28), Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level Q)
by Corinne Fenton Jenny MountstephenThe story of a family of turtles which are in danger of being displaced by new construction. Individual Student Edition Gold (levels 21-22)
Hindsight
by Chris E. Hagler“Hindsight” begins three hundred years after a biochemical disaster that decimates the global population. Ruby Williams, along with her friends, Matthew and Rachel, struggle to exist in the harsh world that remains. The three of them are the only survivors of a raid on their small village by human traffickers. Traffickers take people against their will and force them to help rebuild for a new nation taking over part of what was once the United States. After escaping the slavers, the friends stumble upon an ancient experimental technology that allows them to witness the past and eventually make contact with the inventor of the device. They then hatch a plan to thwart the catastrophe that occurred three decades earlier. As the inventor travels in the past, Ruby and her friends try to evade packs of giant wild dogs and capture by an ambitious empire in order to set the world back as it was.
Hindsight
by Melanie CaseyCass Lehman had the misfortune of being born into a family of extraordinary women with supernatural talents. Her mother sees the future, her grandmother is a healer and Cass has the less sexy talent of seeing the past. . . but not just any past events. . . Cass's terrifying gift is triggered when she walks over a spot where someone has met their end in a sudden and brutal way. Not only does she see their death, but she feels it. . . she relives it. So, for years, she's hardly set foot outside. . . until now. Spurred by a desire to have a life of her own, Cass decides to take her first tentative steps towards freedom only to find herself confronted by murder and mayhem in her sleepy hometown of Jewel Bay. Taking a chance she offers to help the local police track down the killer and finds herself thrust into working with the tormented and emotionally charged Ed Dyson. Together they battle to overcome his prejudice and her fear of using her talent in time to stop a killer who has been operating quietly and systematically in their midst for years. . . Can Cass save herself and the killer's latest victim? Hindsight is the first book in what will be a crime thriller series featuring Cass Lehman and Detective Ed Dyson.
His Broken Angel
by Beth CiottaFrom the author of Her Sky Cowboy comes a sexy new novella about rebellion, redemption, and the healing powers of love and tolerance amid budding global chaos. Doc Blue has never had it easy. Born a Freak, the offspring of a Vic--a native Victorian--and a Mod--a time traveler from the future--he's lived on the fringes of society, hiding his true identity and preternatural healing abilities from even his closest friends. His brief support of the Freak rebellion has only left him with even more problems, losing him both his job and one of his greatest allies, the Sky Cowboy, Tucker Gentry. So when Tuck's kid sister, Lily, ends up blinded in an air skirmish on her way from America to England, Doc jumps at the opportunity to be the one to rescue her and use his powers to mend her wounds. Curing Lily proves harder than anticipated, and Doc realizes that to restore her sight he will have to spill his biggest secret and embrace his Freak nature like never before. But, with Lily's help, Doc may be able to reach the full potential of his abilities, heal Lily's broken heart, and learn, finally, how to open his. Includes a preview of the next Glorious Victorious Darcys novel, His Clockwork Canary.
His Clockwork Canary
by Beth CiottaHistory is repeating itself. For ambitious engineer Simon Darcy, winning Queen Victoria’s competition to recover lost inventions of historical significance is a matter of pride-and redemption. After all, it was Simon’s failed monorail project that left his family destitute, and winning the tournament would surely restore the Darcys’ reputation. Simon sets his sights high, targeting no less than the infamous time-travel device that forever changed the world by transporting scientists, engineers, and artists from the twentieth century. The Mod technology was banned and supposedly destroyed, but Simon is sure he can re-create it. His daring plan draws the attention of Willie G. , the Clockwork Canary, London’s sensationalist reporter. Simon soon discovers that Willie is a male guise for Wilhemina Goodenough, the love of his youth, who left him jilted and bitter. He questions her motives even as he falls prey to her unique charm. As the attraction between the two reignites, Simon realizes that this vixen from his past has secrets that could be the key to his future...as long as he can put their history behind him. .
La historia de Ander (La última lágrima #Volumen 0)
by Lauren KateLa noche en que cumple dieciocho años, Ander debe acampar solo en el bosque para dar El Paso: dejar atrás todo lo que ama, como su familia entera ha hecho antes que él. No hay opción: sólo renunciando a sus pasiones y esperanzas podrá vivir miles de años y cumplir con su destino como Portador de la Simiente.Ander no ha tenido novia ni ha besado nunca a una chica, pero lleva años secretamente enamorado de Eureka. Ella ni siquiera sabe que existe... Cuando llegue el momento, ¿será Ander capaz de olvidarla?¡Descubre en este relato los secretos que Ander esconde en La última lágrima!
La historia de Ander (La última lágrima #Volumen 0)
by Lauren KateUn relato precuela a la saga «La última lágrima», en la que se revelan los secretos que esconde el misterioso Ander. La noche en que cumple dieciocho años, Ander debe acampar solo en el bosque para dar El Paso: dejar atrás todo lo que ama, como su familia entera ha hecho antes que él. No hay opción: solo renunciando a sus pasiones y esperanzas podrá vivir miles de años y cumplir con su destino como Portador de la Simiente. Ander no ha tenido novia ni ha besado nunca a una chica, pero lleva años secretamente enamorado de Eureka. Ella ni siquiera sabe que existe... Cuando llegue el momento, ¿será Ander capaz de olvidarla?