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The Spirit in the Stone: An Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters (Unofficial Battle Station Prime #4)
by Cara J. StevensAn evil spirit has invaded the Battle Station. Will the cadets be ready for the fight? Find out in the fourth installment of Battle Station Prime! With the Prime Knight by their side, the young cadets of the Battle Station are convinced that no enemy is a match for their forces. But when one of their own group gets possessed by an evil spirit, it will take everything they have to get their friend back and banish the spirit from the realm for good. Meanwhile, attacks are coming in from all sides. Waves of skeletons and zombies continue to assault the Battle Station and all of the outposts in the land. An unexpected alliance with a witch leads to an even more unexpected trip to the Far Lands, while a mission to discover the identity of their enemy will take the others through a desert temple. All of this is a lot of responsibility for six young warriors, and most of the Battle Station leaders are not sure they can handle it. But fortunately, Ned, the Prime Knight, believes these young heroes have what it takes to survive and succeed to save the Battle Station and the entire realm. Pell, Logan, Maddy, Brooklyn, Cloud, and Zoe will do everything they can to make sure his bet on them pays off. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Stoker's Wilde West (Fiction without Frontiers)
by Steven Hopstaken Melissa PrusiThinking they have put their monster-hunting days behind them, Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker return to their normal lives. But when their old ally Robert Roosevelt and his nephew Teddy find a new nest of vampires, they are once again pulled into the world of the supernatural, this time in the American West. A train robbery by a band of vampire gunslingers sets off a series of events that puts Bram on the run, Oscar leading a rescue party and our heroes being pursued by an unstoppable vampire bounty hunter who rides a dead, reanimated horse. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
The Chronicles of Assignments: PRINCIPALITIES
by Rw TouchtonWhile the Angel JEDON watches over the birth of his new assignment, TERRENCE PALMER; the guardian is aware of the demonic forces also assigned to his mortal. The enemy: Prince Javin, Captain Domination and Commander Bondo, alerted by Lucifer that the child is destined for greatness. So, bound to make the mortal stumble and to distract him from his destiny. The boy's dysfunctional family already makes for a mire of evil for the wicked trio to perform their feats.Terrence at the age of twenty-five, becomes a popular bartender in an Atlanta prevalent nightclub. However, he and a friend slip into a unique spirit-filled service at Monument of Hope Church. There the spiritual veil is opened, allowing Terrence to see demonic activity in the rafters of the church. Impressed by the happenings at the service, he purchases a Bible and begins to study. After giving his life to Christ, Terrence enrolls in a Spirit-filled Bible College and realizes that his "calling" is Evangelizing. He returns to the church where he first saw the spiritual activity and meets the new Senior Pastor, Jon Daehl. With the help of Terence, they combat a High Priestess nemesis, Marion Cole and her coven who are demonically driven to spiritually bring the renowned church down. Carla, a rogue witch, knows Palmer's worth to her Lucifer, she attempts to sacrifice Palmer on an All Hallows Eve ritual. The LUCIE coven only sacrifices animals; therefore, Marion surprisingly saves the Evangelist and expels Carla.Marion refuses to surrender her son's life to Satan, so he influences a gang of boys to beat up Barry at the age of ten. A blow to his skull with a brick makes him comatose for twenty-one years. Distressed that she has been lied to, and Marion's son is paying for her services to her Master, she rebukes him. Satan then tries to terminate her life by burning her home down with her in it. However, Dr. Terrence Palmer and Rev Jon Daehl visit Marion at the hospital and prays over her as she is set free and saved, but before she dies, Palmer promises Marion that he will deliver her son from the spiritual servitude. Terrence is taken by his Angel into the spiritual realm and with the Guardian's Celestial 77 Amplitude laser sword, battles the demonic forces and delivers the young man from the bondage of perdition.Dr. Palmer's last gift of the Spirit is the resurrection of the daughter of his childhood friend, Albert Trent. Diane passes with leukemia just before Palmer's arrival. However, having fasted two weeks earlier and with much prayer, Palmer is moved by the Spirit of the Lord to pray over the girl, and He will revive life. Twenty years later, Terrence Palmer has congestive heart failure, and his funeral service is held at the old abandoned Monument of Hope Church property. Eleven hundred people attend, and the service also broadcasted on television, as Dr. Palmer, known on television throughout the country, and for his Waffle/Coffee shop ministry is laid to rest.
Worthy of Rain
by Elizaveta FehrWhen Genesis, an inquisitive 14 year-old girl, discovers an old, dilapidated Bible in her attic, her curiosity skyrockets as she dives into a new world she has never known. After her mother&’s death, life wasn&’t the same for Genesis and her father, and she has grown up with little exposure to the Christian faith.This captivating novel conveys the story of Genesis&’s journey as she travels through time, reading through famous Bible stories like David and Goliath, Daniel and the lion&’s den, and even overlooked stories, like the tragedy of Masada and the writing on the wall. Genesis alternates between the world in her Bible and life in her small town as she tries to uncover the mystery of Christianity.To add to the chaos, Jace--Genesis&’s old rival--becomes a puzzling distraction when Genesis is forced to partner with him for a school project. The threat of her father&’s disapproval hangs over her head while she attempts to hide her new faith, but questions of the past start to boil to the surface. The closer Jace and Genesis become, the more Genesis begins to realize Jace may not be telling her the whole story.Through Genesis&’s eyes, the people and places in the Bible are brought to life. Worthy of Rain brings a vivid outlook to the classic Bible stories in one girl's quest to uncover the secrets of the past. Will her father's boundless desire to keep her in the shadows triumph over Genesis&’s newfound faith, or will a hidden truth get to her first? Worthy of Rain is a timeless and relatable piece designed as an open door for both the believers and the skeptics, one that will leave you turning every page until the end.
Ardneh's World (Empire of the East #3)
by Fred SaberhagenThe epic adventure of magic vs. technology reaches a searing climax in this third book in the classic Empire of the East trilogy.
Steelheart (The Reckoners #1)
by Brandon SandersonThe #1 New York Times bestseller that James Dashner called "fantastic," with "relentless" suspense and an "explosive" climax from Brandon Sanderson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Words of Radiance, coauthor of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, and creator of the internationally bestselling Mistborn trilogy. And don't miss the rest of the Reckoners series: Firefight and Calamity. How far would you go for revenge if someone killed your father? If someone destroyed your city? If everything you ever loved was taken from you? David Charleston will go to any lengths to stop Steelheart. But to exact revenge in Steelheart's world, David will need the Reckoners--a shadowy group of rebels bent on maintaining justice. And it turns out that the Reckoners might just need David too. Look for book two in the Reckoners series, Firefight, available now.Praise for the Reckoners series #1 New York Times Bestselling Series "The suspense is relentless and the climax explosive." --James Dashner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series "Another win for Sanderson . . . he's simply a brilliant writer. Period." --Patrick Rothfuss, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Name of the Wind "Action-packed." --EW.com "Compelling. . . . Sanderson uses plot twists that he teases enough for readers to pick up on to distract from the more dramatic reveals he has in store." --The A.V. ClubFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
The Mother Fault
by Kate MildenhallYou will not recognise me, she thinks, when I find you . . . Mim&’s husband is missing. No one knows where Ben is, but everyone wants to find him – especially The Department. And they should know, the all-seeing government body has fitted the entire population with a universal tracking chip to keep them &‘safe&’. But suddenly Ben can&’t be tracked. And Mim is questioned, made to surrender her passport and threatened with the unthinkable – her two children being taken into care at the notorious BestLife. Cornered, Mim risks everything to go on the run to find her husband – and a part of herself, long gone, that is brave enough to tackle the journey ahead. From the stark backroads of the Australian outback to a terrifying sea voyage, Mim is forced to shuck off who she was – mother, daughter, wife, sister – and become the woman she needs to be to save her family and herself. &‘Sublime . . . With its superb storytelling and capacity to spark reflection on the way we live, this timely, riveting, warning bell of a book can be confidently recommended.&’ Books+Publishing &‘A shattering lightning bolt of a book.&’ Karen Viggers, author of The Lightkeeper&’s Wife &‘A clarion call, wrapped in vivid prose, inside a truly thrilling read&’ Angela Savage, author of Mother of Pearl and Behind the Night Bazaar &‘Shook me to my core. I could not put it down&’ Alice Robinson, author of Anchor Point and The Glad Shout &‘Mildenhall has imagined a world as terrifying and visionary as Margaret Atwood&’s Gilead, with the pace of the best thrillers – and characters I&’ll never forget&’ J.P. Pomare, author of Call Me Evie and In the Clearing &‘With The Mother Fault Mildenhall has achieved that rare thing – a book that at once tackles the big issues and is an addictive page-turner.&’ Melanie Cheng, author of Australia Day and Room for a Stranger &‘Compelling and deeply human. The Mother Fault is an urgent call from a future which is at once terrifying and familiar.' Kristina Olsson, award-winning author of Shell and Boy, Lost &‘Brilliant. A raw, urgent, white-knuckle ride through a world only a heartbeat away&’ James Bradley, author of Clade and Ghost Species &‘Clever, political, pacy and exciting. The Mother Fault is pure diamond-edged propulsive power. Book of the year.&’ Chris Flynn, author of Mammoth &‘An unvarnished, beautifully written, totally authentic tribute to the everyday badassery and bullshit of motherhood, to the ordinary extraordinariness of women. It&’s also a fast-paced edge-of-your-seat, heart-in-your-mouth adventure with an ending worthy of a Homeland season finale.&’ Anna Downes, author of The Safe Place
Cupid's Ax
by K. A. MastersA traumatic event in his childhood keeps Tuxtax from being able to shift into his were-griffin form. Ashamed of his looks and terrified of rejection, he spends his life in seclusion, with his sister Eleuthereia and centaur friend Rixa as his only connections to the outside world. Even though Tuxtax yearns to be with the elfin soulmate he had met before the accident, the vanth’s insecurity and self-doubt keep him from reaching out.But now Rixa needs his help. Tuxtax joins his friend on a desperate rescue mission to save the centaur’s pregnant soulmate, hoping that the quest will give him a chance to overcome his insecurities and prove himself. Their rescue mission leads him back into the land of the elves, where Tuxtax must confront his past and the fears that are holding him back.The further Tuxtax travels, the louder he hears his soulmate’s call. Can Tuxtax find the courage he needs to return to his soulmate and reclaim the man of his dreams?
Fahrenheit 451
by Ray BradburyMontage never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland life and wife, Mildred, who spends all day with her television “family.” But when he meets an eccentric young neighbour, Clarissa, who introduces him to a past where people didn’t live in fear and to a present where one sees the world through the ideas in books instead of the mindless chatter of television, Montage begins to question everything he has ever known.
Graystripe's Vow (Warriors Super Edition #13)
by Erin HunterAn epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors comic. In this Super Edition, set during the events of The Broken Code, respected ThunderClan warrior Graystripe seeks a path to the Clan’s future by returning to his past—and the Moonstone in the Clans’ old forest territory. Graystripe served ThunderClan for many moons before retiring to the elders’ den. As Firestar’s most trusted friend and deputy, Graystripe promised that he would never abandon his home. But as new tensions strain ThunderClan, Graystripe will need to call on all of his long history, leaving ThunderClan behind in hopes of finding an answer that might save it. Join the legion of fans who have discovered the epic adventures, fierce warrior cats, and thrilling fantasy world of the mega-bestselling Warriors series. This stand-alone entry is perfect for new readers and dedicated fans alike.
Only Ashes Remain (Market of Monsters #2)
by Rebecca SchaefferDexter meets Victoria Schwab in this dark and compelling fantasy about a girl who seeks revenge on the boy who betrayed her, a sequel to the critically-acclaimed Not Even Bones.After escaping her kidnappers and destroying the black market where she was held captive, all Nita wants is to find a way to live her life without looking over her shoulder. But with a video of her ability to self-heal all over the dark web, Nita knows she's still a prime target on the black market. There's only one way to keep herself safe. Nita must make herself so feared that no one would ever dare come after her again. And the best way to start building her reputation? Take her revenge on Fabricio, the boy who sold Nita to her kidnappers. But killing Fabricio is harder than Nita thought it would be, even with Kovit by her side. Now caught in a game of kill or be killed, Nita will do whatever it takes to win.
Not Even Bones (Market of Monsters #1)
by Rebecca Schaeffer<p>Dexter meets This Savage Song in this dark fantasy about a girl who sells magical body parts on the black market — until she’s betrayed. <p>Nita doesn’t murder supernatural beings and sell their body parts on the internet—her mother does that. Nita just dissects the bodies after they’ve been “acquired.” Until her mom brings home a live specimen and Nita decides she wants out; dissecting a scared teenage boy is a step too far. But when she decides to save her mother’s victim, she ends up sold in his place—because Nita herself isn’t exactly “human.” She has the ability to alter her biology, a talent that is priceless on the black market. Now on the other side of the bars, if she wants to escape, Nita must ask herself if she’s willing to become the worst kind of monster.</p>
Marrow Charm (The Gate Cycle #1)
by Kristin JacquesWatty Award-Winning NovelAzure Brimvine lives in a world decimated by magic. One where humans have retreated underground from the overwhelming dangers of the surface. But Below is no safer than Above. Magic borne plagues continue to eat away at the remaining human cities. A sickness that doesn't merely kill, but creates aberrations from the stricken: people twisted by magic into something dark, dangerous, and powerful. But when Azzy's brother, Armin, is infected and cast out into the Above, she sets out after him, determined to be there for him no matter what he becomes. The world Above is full of monsters, both wild and cunning, some more human than Azzy was led to believe. Her search for Armin leads her to Avergard, a ruthless city of inhuman lords and twisted creatures. Azzy must find allies and forge new bonds in this broken world, brave the perils of the Above, and reach Armin before his new power is used to open the Gate once more.
Alex McKenna & the Geranium Deaths (Alex McKenna #1)
by Vicki-Ann BushFor Alex McKenna, high school is just a distraction from the love of his life, Margaret, with whom he can't wait to spend more time once they get to college.In many respects, Alex is just an average seventeen-year-old boy...except for the fact he's a transgender medium born from a long line of Strega witches, possessing the ability to communicate with ghosts.With the help of Margaret and his talented Strega great-grandmother, Alex will learn how to strengthen his abilities. The dead need Alex to help them reconcile issues they left behind—and he finds that he needs them, too. As his abilities multiply, assisting the dead becomes an outlet to channel his new energy, giving him the strength to come to terms with who he is as a transgender male, and how far he will choose to go.
To Wake the Dead (The Dead Dreamer Series #2)
by Sarah Lampkin"It’s not often that I find the second book in a series better than the first. Yet, here it is, the mythical favored second book." - Verified Reviewer"Hang on for high tension, wicked fast twists and the inner turmoil between Brenna and her dark soul, Maura." - Verified ReviewerBrenna Whit teeters the line between the living and the dead. Now that she's back for her sophomore year at Nephesburg College, she's determined to focus on the waking world. But when her own soul is trying to kill her and a new Dead Dreamer is fighting for power, Brenna is dragged back into the world of the dead. The Gatekeepers are doing everything they can to restore the power they once held over the town of Nephesburg. With a mysterious set of twins arriving in town to help them prepare, Brenna must decide what's important: continuing to hide her secret or reveal herself and fight for what she believes is right. The decision could end up leading to permanent death for Brenna so she must choose wisely. Classes have begun...The battlefield is set...Let the fight for the Fade begin.
Tomb of Gods (Fiction Without Frontiers)
by Brian Moreland“The suspense of the story, aided by sly hints from the author, and the atmosphere of a dark, claustrophobic tomb work together to create a scary story. The characters’ fear invites the reader into the world to experience the fright themselves.” — Booklist Starred Review Deep inside the tomb exists a hidden world of wonder and terror. In 1935, British archaeologists vanished inside an Egyptian cave. A year later, one man returned covered in mysterious scars. Egyptologist Imogen Riley desperately wants to know what happened to the ill-fated expedition led by her grandfather. On a quest for answers, she joins a team of archeologists and soldiers in Egypt. Inside a mountain tomb, they’ve found a technologically advanced relic and a maze of tunnels. Dr. Nathan Trummel believes this tomb leads to the most guarded secrets of the pharaohs. When the explorers venture deep into the caves, they discover a hidden world of wonder and terror. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
Vulcan's Forge (Fiction without Frontiers)
by Robert Mitchell EvansJason Kessler doesn't fit in the society of Nocturnia, the sole colony that survived the Earth's destruction. Between the colony's dedication to a distorted vision of mid-twentieth century Americana, its sexually repressive culture, and the expectation that his most important duty is marriage and children Jason rebels, throwing himself into an illicit and dangerous affair with Pamela Guest, but Pamela harbors a secret. Soon the lovers are engaged in a lethal game of cat and mouse with the colony's underworld head and the secrets Jason unlocks upend everything he knew, exposing dangers far beyond Nocturnia and its obsessions. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
Como pez en el agua (Serie Elena Sirena #Volumen 3)
by Ona CarbonellSumérgete en la nueva aventura de ONA CARBONELL. La nueva saga de Ona Carbonell, múltiple medallista olímpica y mundial Elena tiene muy claro su objetivo: ¡competir y llegar a lo más alto como nadadora de sincronizada! Y lo más sorprendente de todo es que... ¡puede convertirse en sirena! Su sueño de ser nadadora olímpica está cada vez más cerca... ¡Tiene una prueba para entrar en la selección! Pero, cuando los secretos de su madre sirena empiezan a salir a flote, Elena deberá tomar una decisión... El tercer volumen de la saga de Ona Carbonell, la popular nadadora olímpica.
Contigo en Nueva York
by Mar P. ZabalaUn palacete misterioso, un amor inmortal. «-Andrea -dijo emocionado extendiendo los brazos hacia ella. -No te acerques -respondió Andrea. -¿Qué ocurre? Ella dudaba. No sabía si era el encantador príncipe azul del que se había enamorado, o si en realidad era el hombre que estaba detrás de aquella conspiración. Del que había oído hablar a sus secuaces, al que llamaban "El Jefe", el mismo que había decidido comerciar con Carrie y con ella como si fueran objetos. -Aléjate de él -dijo una voz a su espalda.» Andrea estaba feliz, por fin lo había conseguido. Siempre había soñado con visitar un país de habla inglesa. Había terminado su carrera y se había encontrado sin trabajo. Estaba aburrida de la vida de su pequeña ciudad, demasiado tranquila... hasta que un domingo en un suplemento dominical encontró una convocatoria de becas en una universidad de Nueva York. Era para estudiar el clima de la ciudad, cómo cambiaba con los años y cómo variaba según la zona de la ciudad. Consiguió que la aceptaran y puso rumbo a la Gran Manzana. Allí, junto su compañera Carrie, de la residencia Santa Ana, descubrirá que un palacete junto a San Patricio no es el inocente edificio que aparenta. Oscuros personajes de carne y hueso, y otros menos tangibles, se ocultan en sus habitaciones. No puede fiarse de nadie. Ni sus compañeros de departamento, ni el apacible doctor Julián son lo que aparentan.
A un tiempo
by Viktoria Yocarri¿Qué sucedería si pudieras hablar cara a cara con la persona que eras en el pasado? Las decisiones equivocadas son tan importantes como las correctas. A veces, mucho más... Un suceso puede ocurrir en un instante y Catherine está a punto de averiguarlo. Atribulada por haber dejado escapar al amor de su vida, entregándose a su ideal romántico, Catherine emprende un viaje a través del tiempo y de sus realidades alternativas para encontrar la variable que modifique la ecuación. Pero las posibilidades son infinitas. No existe un mapa que modifique el esquema. Segundo a segundo, minuto a minuto, Catherine se enorgullece de sus mejores decisiones y se entristece por las peores, pero al mismo tiempo ve con impotencia que no importa cuánto se esfuerce, la historia se repite otra vez. Es posible que todo lo que pueda ocurrir ya ha ocurrido, pero Catherine está dispuesta a arriesgarlo todo por el hombre con el que quiere estar. Tentando a su propia suerte descubre que cambiar las cosas siempre estuvo en su mano, pero existe un inconveniente: sesenta segundos es todo el tiempo del que dispone para persuadir a la mujer del pasado y obtener su boleto de vuelta al presente# o de lo contrario quedará atrapada en el tiempo.
Michelle Sagara Chronicles of Elantra Vol 4: Cast in Sorrow\Cast in Flame\Cast in Honor (The Chronicles of Elantra)
by Michelle SagaraCHRONICLES OF ELANTRA, VOLUME 4New York Times bestselling author Michelle Sagara sweeps readers away to the fantastical city of Elantra, where magic and adventure ensure that the life of Private Kaylin Neya is never boring.CAST IN SORROWPrivate Kaylin Neya arrives in the West March surrounded by enemies old and new, only to discover that she is expected to play the role of “harmoniste"?one who helps divine the truth behind a Barrani Recitation. But in a land where words are more effective than weapons, Kaylin's duties are deadly. CAST IN FLAMEPrivate Kaylin Neya returned from the West March in one piece, but she's having trouble handling the new residents in the city she polices?one of whom is Nightshade's younger brother. On a night when she should be talking to landlords in perfectly normal buildings, she's called to the fiefs instead, where a small family disagreement has become a large, complicated problem: Castle Nightshade's latent magic is waking. CAST IN HONORIn the aftermath of a vicious battle between darkness and light, the city of Elantra has emerged victorious. Yet as the chaos surrounding the battle begins to wane, Private Kaylin Neya's duties must resume, despite her grief over her fallen comrades. But when she is called to investigate a triple murder in a quiet part of town, Kaylin and her companions are soon embroiled in a case that is anything but routine.
Chronicles of Elantra Vol 5 (The Chronicles of Elantra)
by Michelle SagaraNow available in a box set! The latest adventures of Private Kaylin Neya, only from New York Times bestselling author Michelle Sagara. Plunge into the fantastical city of Elantra, where magic and adventure ensure that life is never boring.CAST IN FLIGHTPrivate Kaylin Neya already has Dragons and Barrani as roommates. Adding one injured, flightless Aerian to her household should be trivial. But when a walk to the Halls of Law becomes a street-shattering magical assassination attempt, Kaylin discovers that it’s not the guest who’s going to be the problem: it’s all the people who suddenly want Moran dar Carafel dead. And though Moran refuses to tell her why she’s being targeted, Kaylin is determined to discover her secret and protect her at all costs—even if keeping Moran safe means dealing with Aerian politics, angry dragons and something far more sinister. CAST IN DECEPTIONWhen one of Kaylin’s housemates, Annarion, decides to undertake the Barrani Test of Name, his friends refuse to let him face his task alone—and Kaylin’s sentient home, Helen, is the only structure capable of shielding the rest of Elantra from the magnitude of their power. Annarion and Mandoran almost caused the destruction of the High Halls once already. Add nine of their closest friends, and the danger is astronomically higher—especially since these guests are at the heart of a political firestorm. As tensions ramp up, the shadows beneath the High Halls are seeking a freedom that has never been possible before. Kaylin must find a way to keep those shadows from escaping, or that freedom will destroy her city, the empire and everything she holds dear.CAST IN OBLIVIONKaylin’s mission the West March might just start a war. She traveled with a Dragon, and her presence is perceived as an act of aggression in the extremely hostile world of Barrani-Dragon politics. A private Barrani Hell, built of Shadow and malice, exists beneath the High Halls. It is the High Court’s duty to jail the creature at its heart—even if it means that Barrani victims are locked in the cage with it. The Consort is willing to do almost anything to free the trapped and end their eternal torment. And she needs the help of Kaylin’s houseguests—and Kaylin herself. Failure won’t be death—it will be Hell. And that’s where Kaylin is going.
Cast in Wisdom (The Chronicles of Elantra)
by Michelle SagaraSOMETHING IS WAKINGThe fiefs that exist at the heart of the city of Elantra are home to sentient Towers that guard the world against the incursion of Shadow. But between the fiefs exists the gray world of the border zone. In it, geography changes between one passage across a border and the next. The rules of magic are different there—and yet somehow familiar to Kaylin Neya.When a Shadow escapes, Kaylin must find out how…and why. If Shadows can breach the barrier erected by the Towers, the whole of Elantra will be devoured. It’s happened on other worlds. Bellusdeo, Kaylin’s Dragon companion, absolutely believes it can happen on theirs.The border zone holds secrets and ancient histories, and people are gathering there in search of its power. Without even understanding what that power is, or why it exists, Kaylin is in a desperate race against time to find those secrets first. She doesn’t know who her enemies are. She doesn’t know how many she’ll face. But she won’t face them alone.
Cast in Sorrow: Cast In Sorrow Cast In Flame Cast In Honor (The Chronicles of Elantra #10)
by Michelle SagaraTHE END OF HER JOURNEY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING... The Barrani would be happy to see her die. So Kaylin Neya is a bit surprised by her safe arrival in the West March. Especially when enemies new and old surround her and those she would call friends are equally dangerous... And then the real trouble starts. Kaylin's assignment is to be a "harmoniste"-one who helps tell the truth behind a Barrani Recitation. But in a land where words are more effective than weapons, Kaylin's duties are deadly. With the wrong phrase she could tear a people further asunder. And with the right ones...well, then she might be able to heal a blight on a race. If only she understood the story....
Chronicles of Elantra Vol 3: Cast in Chaos\Cast in Ruin\Cast in Peril (The Chronicles of Elantra)
by Michelle SagaraCHRONICLES OF ELANTRA, VOLUME 3New York Times bestselling author Michelle Sagara sweeps readers away to the fantastical city of Elantra, where magic and adventure ensure that the life of Private Kaylin Neya is never boring.CAST IN CHAOSPrivate Kaylin Neya has encountered many strange things during her years as a Hawk, but nothing has prepared her for this latest case. The charlatans on Elani Street have suddenly grown powerful, the Oracles are thrown into an uproar and a monster is trying to break through the barriers between the worlds. Will Kaylin's strange powers be enough to protect the city from the danger ahead?CAST IN RUINSeven corpses are discovered in the streets of a Dragon's fief. All identical, down to their clothing. Private Kaylin Neya is assigned to discover who they were, who killed them--and why. Is the evil lurking at the borders of Elantra preparing to cross over?CAST IN PERILPrivate Kaylin Neya has been busy angling for a new promotion, living with a Dragon roommate and resettling refugees. The last thing she needs is to be pulled away from the city for a journey to the West March with the Barrani. But when she is nearly killed in an assassination attempt, her superiors decide that a few weeks with the Barrani may be the best way to ensure her safety.