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Heir to the Empire: Heir To The Empire; Dark Force Rising; The Last Command (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy - Legends #1)
by Timothy ZahnIt's five years after Return of the Jedi: the Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven out the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi Twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousand of light-years away, the last of the emperor's warlords has taken command of the shattered Imperial Fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the new Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to build. The explosive confrontation that results is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and spectacle on a galactic scale--in short, a story worthy of the name Star Wars.Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
Heir to the Empire: Star Wars (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy - Legends)
by Timothy ZahnHere is a special 20th anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel that reignited the entire Star Wars publishing phenomenon--featuring an Introduction and annotations from award-winning author Timothy Zahn, exclusive commentary from Lucasfilm and Del Rey Books, and a brand-new novella starring the ever-popular Grand Admiral Thrawn. The biggest event in the history of Star Wars books, Heir to the Empire follows the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia after they led the Rebel Alliance to victory in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.Five years after the Death Star was destroyed and Darth Vader and the Emperor were defeated, the galaxy is struggling to heal the wounds of war, Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting twins, and Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of new Jedi Knights.But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords--the brilliant and deadly Grand Admiral Thrawn--has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to create.The explosive confrontation that results is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and spectacle on a galactic scale--in short, a story worthy of the name Star Wars.Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
Heir to the Jedi: Star Wars
by Kevin HearneNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . A thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and--for the first time ever--written entirely from Luke Skywalker's first-person point of view.Luke Skywalker's game-changing destruction of the Death Star has made him not only a hero of the Rebel Alliance but a valuable asset in the ongoing battle against the Empire. Though he's a long way from mastering the power of the Force, there's no denying his phenomenal skills as a pilot--and in the eyes of Rebel leaders Princess Leia Organa and Admiral Ackbar, there's no one better qualified to carry out a daring rescue mission crucial to the Alliance cause. A brilliant alien cryptographer renowned for her ability to breach even the most advanced communications systems is being detained by Imperial agents determined to exploit her exceptional talents for the Empire's purposes. But the prospective spy's sympathies lie with the Rebels, and she's willing to join their effort in exchange for being reunited with her family. It's an opportunity to gain a critical edge against the Empire that's too precious to pass up. It's also a job that demands the element of surprise. So Luke and the ever-resourceful droid R2-D2 swap their trusty X-wing fighter for a sleek space yacht piloted by brash recruit Nakari Kelen, daughter of a biotech mogul, who's got a score of her own to settle with the Empire. Challenged by ruthless Imperial bodyguards, death-dealing enemy battleships, merciless bounty hunters, and monstrous brain-eating parasites, Luke plunges head-on into a high-stakes espionage operation that will push his abilities as a Rebel fighter and would-be Jedi to the limit. If ever he needed the wisdom of Obi-Wan Kenobi to shepherd him through danger, it's now. But Luke will have to rely on himself, his friends, and his own burgeoning relationship with the Force to survive.Praise for Heir to the Jedi "Utterly compelling . . . [The novel] plants readers in Luke Skywalker's boots in the early days of his heroism, during the weeks after he blew up the Death Star."--New York Daily News "An excellent book with rich characters, bubbling humor and poignant emotion."--Roqoo Depot "Entertaining . . . action-packed . . . suspenseful."--New York Journal of Books "Great . . . [an] entertaining introduction into understanding Luke's character . . . There are moments in The Empire Strikes Back that I now point to and say, 'I understand how he got there,' and it's because of this novel."--The Wookiee Gunner "Pure Star Wars . . . From shoot-outs to narrow escapes, I could practically hear John Williams's score playing in my head--a credit to Kevin Hearne, to be sure."--Coffee with Kenobi "A must-read for fans . . . I left with a much closer understanding of who Luke Skywalker is, and an even deeper admiration for the character. All things are connected in the Force, and I feel more connected to Luke after reading Heir to the Jedi."--Comicbook.comFrom the Hardcover edition.he bar by not only making him likeable, but by making his journey something of significance. While on the surface this might be another throwaway adventure, Hearne adds an element that ties this story into the mythos of Star Wars. This book becomes one of the pivotal steps in Luke's journey to being a Jedi."--Roqoo DepotFrom the Hardcover edition.
Heir to the Shadows: The Black Jewels Trilogy 2 (Black Jewels #2)
by Anne BishopIn the second novel set in the &“darkly fascinating world&” (SF Site) of Anne Bishop&’s Black Jewels Trilogy, ambitions unfurl as the realm&’s dreams of a liberator have finally been made flesh...The Blood have waited centuries for the coming of Witch, the living embodiment of magic. But Jaenelle, the young girl singled out by prophecy, is haunted by the cruel battles fought over her—for not all the Blood await her as their Savior. Some dismiss her as a myth. Some refuse to believe. And still others look forward to using her, making her a pawn to their shadowy devices.Only time and the devotion of her loyal guardians have healed Jaenelle&’s physical wounds. But her mind is fragile, barely able to protect her from the horrifying memories of her childhood. Nothing, however, can deflect her from her destiny—and the day of reckoning looms near. When her memories return. When her magic matures. When she is forced to accept her fate.On that day, the dark Realms will know what it means to be ruled by Witch.
Heir to the Shadows: The Black Jewels Trilogy Book 2 (The Black Jewels Trilogy)
by Anne BishopThe second in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop's captivating Black Jewels trilogy. Witch has come, but now she is lost in darkness - and the fate of everyone she loves hangs in the balance.For centuries, they have waited. Now Witch - the long-prophesised Queen who will bring freedom to the realms - has finally come. But she is lost in darkness, and has a long road to recovery ahead of her.While Saetan, her adopted father, waits for her to return to the living world, Daemon, the third side of the triangle needed to complete the prophecy, walks in the Twisted Kingdom on the edge of madness.As insidious whispers and dark schemes ferment treachery and betrayal, Witch must decide who she is, and what she will become. To protect those she loves, she must be more than an heir. She must become a Queen.'Stunning' - Liz Loves Books
Heir to the Shadows: The Black Jewels Trilogy Book 2 (The Black Jewels Trilogy)
by Anne BishopWitch - the Queen who would bring freedom to the realms - has come, but now she is lost in darkness, and has a long road to recovery ahead of her. While her adopted father, Saeten, waits for her to return to the living world, the third side of the triangle needed to complete the prophecy - the lover, Daemon - walks in the Twisted Kingdom on the edge of madness. As insidious whispers and dark schemes ferment treachery and betrayal, Jaenelle must make a choice: to protect those she loves, she must be more than an heir, she must become a Queen.(P)2010 Penguin
Heir to the Sky
by Amanda SunI dangle my legs over the edge of the cliff, tapping my heels against the smooth dirt that crumbles down the side of the continent. I don't fear falling. The world below looks unreal and distant, like it's only been painted on. Falling is something I can't even imagine. As heir to a kingdom of floating continents, Kali has spent her life bound by limits: by her duties as a member of the royal family, by a forced betrothal to the son of a nobleman and by the edge of the only world she's ever known-a small island hovering above a monster-ridden earth, long since uninhabited by humans. When Kali falls off the edge of her kingdom and miraculously survives, she is shocked to discover there are still humans on the earth. Determined to get home, Kali entrusts a rugged monster-hunter named Griffin to guide her across a world overrun by chimera, storm dragons, basilisks and other terrifying creatures. But the more time she spends on earth, the more dark truths she begins to uncover about her home in the sky, and the more resolute she is to start living for herself.
Heir to the Throne (Descent of Kings)
by Maria AlbertDescent of Kings: Book Two"It would not be the first time I made such a grave tactical error. I have made many. It is not your responsibility to save this world from the evil that threatens to consume it, Aras. Do not blame yourself for my shortcomings." --Prince Talon of the Amontir When his bonds to his cousins Hunter and Beryl are unexpectedly severed, Talon is devastated, fearing his kinsmen dead. In his darkest hour, Talon succors a young Wood Elf, Aras, unaware of the crucial role his new friend is destined to play. Prince Jargas thought he would never learn the secret of his grandsire's line and his lost heritage. He never suspected the answer might lie in a Dwarven dungeon or that it could cost him the life of his beloved twin sister, Jarina. Young apprentice trader Rion and his guard, Tarrell, thought Athanark would be their new home until they met Talon and Aras. Friends become enemies and enemies become friends as new alliances are forged, men die, cities burn, and kingdoms fall. Everyone has secrets, and no one is who or what he seems.
Heir: 'A tour de force of fantasy' Stephanie Garber (Heir Duology)
by Sabaa Tahir'Heir is a tour de force of fantasy that will leave readers breathless and boneless and aching for more' Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken HeartPrepare for the action-packed, ruthless, and romantic new fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir about love, legacy, and vengeance.An orphan.An outcast. A prince. And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees.Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite. Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down-on-her-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire. All she has to do is carry out the job and get paid. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected attraction, Sirsha learns her mission might cost her far more than she's willing to give up. QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire and nephew of a venerated empress, but he's loath to take the throne when his aunt steps down. As the son of a reviled emperor, he, better than anyone, understands that power corrupts. When a vicious new enemy threatens the survival of the Empire, Quil must ask himself if he can rise above his tragic lineage and be the heir his people need.Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir masterfully interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with the burdens of power, the treachery of love and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed. Get ready for a dark and breathless journey that will captivate readers and that may cost these young people their lives - and their hearts. Literally.
Heiress
by Irene BrandHER LIFE CHANGED OVERNIGHT....Unbelievable...but true! Allison Sayre woke one day to learn she was a millionaire. Yet Allison never dreamed that her legacy would include a shocking secret about her own identity. Or a reunion with Benton Lockhart, the man whose powerful spiritual convictions had inspired her faith.But Allison knew that all the money in the world could never soothe Benton's troubled soul-or heal his battered spirit. She prayed to understand the meaning of her new life-and to find a way to touch Benton's heart.
Heiress on the Run
by Sophie PembrokeOnce a Lady...always a Lady? Lord Dominic Beresford needs his luck to change. But with a public betrayal and his business on the rocks, it's not looking good. Three years ago Lady Faith Fowlmere left her painful past and her identity behind, but life on the run has left her jobless, penniless and alone. It seems they're the answer to each other's prayers. But Faith can't keep her secret forever, and as she gets closer to Dominic she realizes that this time she can't run, because it would mean leaving her heart behind....
Heirs of Bone and Sea (Dark Depths)
by Kay AdamsDive into the grand adventure of two young royals seeking to end the war between their two kingdoms in what Kirkus calls, "A Sapphic fantasy romance series-opener brimming with blood and longing."Climb the tower. Kill the princess. Evhen, princess—no, queen—of Vodaeard, is on a revenge mission. After witnessing her parents' brutal murder by the king of Marama and the horror of his undead army, she's vowed to kill his daughter. It'll be poetic justice and also take away his supernatural edge in the war. But when she realizes the princess might be an ignorant pawn, she changes course and hides her royal identity—after all, she can't trust an enemy, no matter how beautiful she is. Stay alive. Break the curse. Princess Kalei of Marama is moon-blessed, allowing her to resurrect her kingdom's loyal subjects. But when she's attacked in her safe lighthouse by a fiery pirate, her worldview is shattered once she learns what her power is really being used for. Determined to prove her innocence and willingness to stop her father, she has no choice but to trust her would-be killer to safely deliver her to the Vodaeardean princess. But who can she trust in when it seems Captain Evhen is not the only one who wants her dead?
Heirs of Earth (The Orphans Trilogy #3)
by Sean Williams Shane DixOn the brink of extinction, a suicide mission is humanity&’s last hope.The Gifts of an alien race called the Spinners gave Peter Alander hope for the future of humanity. All the Gifts did, though, was draw down the wrath of the Starfish, another alien race apparently intent on wiping out all forms of competition. Caught between the two, humanity faces the hard decision of evolving into something else entirely simply to survive.As their new alien allies prepare to leave human space forever, a handful of survivors band together to make one last attempt to communicate with their enemies. A single ship will leap into the very heart of the Starfish fleet, attempting to find reason where none exists…&“Space opera can be a very comforting, cozy mode, with its interstellar empires and royalty and guilds. But when dramatic Darwinian forces are brought into play, as here, space opera can become a kind of bracing, near-apocalyptic tale.&” —Paul di Filippo&“A melodramatic (or space-operatic) take on Stapledon, a grittier, bleaker take on Clarke…. a vision very different from the triumphalism of traditional SF adventure, but its darkness seems entirely appropriate to the twenty-first century we actually inhabit.&” —LocusNominated for the Aurealis Award.
Heirs of Prophecy
by Lisa SmedmanIntroduce yourself to the Forgotten Realms(R) world with New York Times best-selling author, Lisa Smedman. Larajin, the unacknowledged daughter of Thamalon Uskevren and a half-elf, finds herself embroiled in a bitter war between elves and humans. In an effort to bring peace to both Sembia and the Dalelands, Larajin must confront the twin brother she doesn't know and save a half-brother whose fate hangs in the balance.From the Paperback edition.
Heirs of Prophecy (Forgotten Realms: Sembia #5)
by Lisa SmedmanIntroduce yourself to the Forgotten Realms(R) world with New York Times best-selling author, Lisa Smedman. Larajin, the unacknowledged daughter of Thamalon Uskevren and a half-elf, finds herself embroiled in a bitter war between elves and humans. In an effort to bring peace to both Sembia and the Dalelands, Larajin must confront the twin brother she doesn't know and save a half-brother whose fate hangs in the balance.From the Paperback edition.
Hekate: The new immersive, electrifying Greek retelling from bestselling poet Nikita Gill
by Nikita Gill&‘Atmospheric, engrossing, beautiful and sad, one of those books you find yourself wanting to be back inside when you&’ve had to put it down' NATALIE HAYNES, author of A Thousand Ships and Stone Blind &‘A vivid and imaginatively wrought divine world that is monstrous, magical and beautiful&’ JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of Hera and Ariadne&‘Wholly original, incandescent... This poem is pure magic&’ ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogy&‘A powerful reflection on magic, power, family and the consequences of war. I absolutely loved it&’ COSTANZA CASATI, bestselling author of ClytemnestraA propulsive, electrifying and enraging retelling in verse of the life of Greek goddess Hekate, child of war turned all-powerful goddess of witchcraft and necromancy, by internationally bestselling poet Nikita Gill.Born into a world on fire, Godling Hekate has never known safety. After her parents find themselves on the losing side of the war between the ruling Titans and the new Olympian Gods, Hekate is taken by her mother Asteria to the Underworld, where Styx and Hades agree to raise her. Meanwhile, Asteria is pursued across the world by Zeus and Poseidon and, to escape their clutches, transforms herself into an island in a stormy sea.Orphaned and alone, Hekate grows up amongst the horrors and beauties of the Underworld, desperate to find her divine purpose and a sense of belonging in the land of the dead. When she finally uncovers her powers and ascends to Goddess status, she realises that even the most powerful Olympians are terrified of her. But when immortal war breaks out again, threatening to destroy everything from Mount Olympus to the Underworld itself, the Goddess of witchcraft and necromancy is the only one who can bring the deadly conflict to an end...
Heksenschool - Boek 1: Voor meisjes van 9-12 jaar
by Katrina Kahler Angelique HersmanBoeken voor meisjes van 9 tot 12 jaar: Stel je voor dat je 11 jaar bent en ontdekt dat je een heks bent! Voor Charlotte was dit een enorme verrassing! Ze had geen idee dat haar moeder een heks was en ze stond op het punt om toegelaten te worden op de meest prestigieuze Heksenschool ter wereld. In het begin was ze angstig, maar toen ze nieuwe vrienden en geweldige leraressen ontmoette, en bijzondere, magische belevenissen meemaakte… begon ze van de school te houden. Dit mooie nieuwe boek van Katrina Kahler neemt je mee op een magische reis. Je zult van Charlottes nieuwe vriendinnen gaan houden, zelfs Alice is onderhoudend. Maar wanneer Charlotte het pad van Margaret Montgomery kruist, gebeuren er slechte dingen… Je zult genieten van de spanning en drama. Een perfect boek voor meisjes van 9 tot 12 jaar!
Hel's Eight
by Stark HolbornTen Low and her ragtag comrades take on an ultra-rich tycoon who owns entire planets in this high-octane clash of law and lawlessness across the stars, for fans of Gideon the Ninth, Anne Leckie and Becky Chambers.Who controls the future, controls it all...Ten &“Doc&” Low is a medic with a dark past, riding the wastes of the desert moon Factus, dispensing medicine to the needy and death to those who cross the laws of the mysterious Seekers. Cursed by otherworldly forces, she stays alone to keep herself safe, and to keep others safe from her...But when she experiences a terrifying vision of conflict and the deaths of those she once called friends, she must drag herself back to the land of the living to stop a war before it begins. With rebellion brewing, the Accord&’s grip on the Outer Moons weakening and a sinister tycoon buying up all land in sight, Ten must find allies where she can and face the past in order to save the future. The cost will be greater than she could ever have imagined...A wild, adrenaline-packed, whip-smart crash of storytelling and shoot-outs, ideal for fans of Becky Chambers' Wayfarers and Alex White's Salvagers.
Hela Comemora o Yule (Desejos de Natal #1)
by Rebekah LewisA vida da rainha da morte é bastante solitária. Hela anseia viver entre os vivos e ter uma chance de amar. Quando Loki lhe concede esse desejo, ela fica extasiada… mas logo descobre que nem mesmo a filha do deus trapaceiro está a salvo dos seus ardis. Como aprenderá a se adaptar em Midgard se a presença dela perturba o equilíbrio entre a vida e a morte? Björn, o Intocável, precisa de uma esposa… mas não está com pressa de arranjar uma. Ao escapar das festividades do Yule, ele descobre uma mulher nua bem no meio da floresta. Algo nela não parecia certo e ela ter o mesmo nome da deusa da morte não era lá um bom presságio. Ainda assim, ficou completamente encantado por ela. Hela só tem os doze dias da comemoração do Yule para permanecer como humana, mas as ameaças do além continuam sendo perigosas. Ela poderá encontrar o verdadeiro amor nos braços de um guerreiro viking enquanto está na terra dos vivos? Ou será a causa da destruição de todo o vilarejo? Só Loki sabe, mas não costuma compartilhar as suas maquinações…
Hela Toma unas Vacaciones
by Rebekah LewisDescripción del libro: Es solitario ser la reina de los muertos. Hela anhela una vida entre los vivos y una oportunidad de amar. Cuando Loki le concede su deseo, está eufórica ... solo para descubrir más tarde que incluso la hija de un dios embaucador no está a salvo de su engaño. ¿Cómo puede aprender a adaptarse a la vida en Midgard si su presencia altera el equilibrio entre la vida y la muerte? Björn el Intocable requiere una esposa ... pero no tiene prisa por encontrarla. Al escapar de las festividades de Yule, descubre a una mujer desnuda en medio del bosque. Algo sobre ella no está del todo bien, y tener el mismo nombre que una diosa de la muerte es un mal presagio para estar seguro. Sin embargo, él está completamente encantado por ella. Hela solo tiene los doce días de la celebración de Yule para seguir siendo humana, pero las amenazas de otro mundo persisten. ¿Puede encontrar el amor verdadero en los brazos de un guerrero vikingo en la tierra de los vivos, o será ella la causa de la destrucción de toda una aldea? Solo Loki lo sabe, pero no es de los que comparte sus planes ...
Heldenhammer (Time of Legends: The Sigmar Trilogy #1)
by Graham McneillLaunch title of a major new fantasy series that brings the history of the Warhammer world to life. This novel kicks the series off with a bang with the story of Sigmar Heldenhammer, the legendary hero who founded the Empire.
Helen and Troy's Epic Road Quest
by A. Lee MartinezWitness the epic battle of the cyclops!Visit the endangered dragon preserve! Please, no slaying.Solve the mystery of The Mystery Cottage, if you dare!Buy some knick knacks from The Fates! They might come in handy later.On a road trip across an enchanted America, Helen and Troy will discover all this and more. If the curse placed upon them by an ancient god doesn't kill them or the pack of reluctant orc assassins don't catch up to them, Helen and Troy might reach the end their journey in one piece, where they might just end up destroying the world. Or at least a state or two.A minotaur girl, an all-American boy, a three-legged dog, and a classic car are on the road to adventure, where every exit leads to adventure. Whether they like it or not.
Helen the Sailing Fairy: The Water Sports Fairies Book 1 (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsKirsty, Khadijah and Gracie can't wait for their school trip to the Rainbow Lake National Park. But their first sailing lesson turns into a rescue mission when Helen the Sailing Fairy needs their help - her magical life jacket has been stolen! Can the girls find it and make sailing safe for everyone again?Don't miss the rest of the Water Sports Fairies series:1. Helen the Sailing Fairy2. Aria the Synchro Fairy3. Yasmeen the Kayaking Fairy4. Keiko the Diving Fairy'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends, Unicorn Magic and Pixie Magic!
Helena the Horseriding Fairy: The Sporty Fairies Book 1 (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Sporty Fairies are in need of Rachel and Kirsty's help. Everyone in Fairyland is preparing for the Fairy Olympics, but Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the magic sporty items so they can win by cheating! What's more, with the items missing, everyone in the human world is playing sports really badly, and so the human Olympics is in danger of being ruined too! Gemma's Magic Ribbon is the last item that Rachel and Kirsty must rescue to ensure the Olympics, both in Fairyland and the human world, will go ahead smoothly. But how can they get it back from Jack Frost?
Helfort's War Book 4: The Battle for Commitment Planet (Helfort's War #4)
by Graham Sharp PaulIt was insane, it was suicidal, it was wrong-- and by God he was going to do it. The Hammer Worlds have Helfort exactly where they want him. The ultimatum is brutal and precise. Unless the Federated hero surrenders, the Hammer World's prisoner Anna Cheung--the only woman Helfort has ever loved--will be handed over to a bunch of depraved troopers to be violated, then executed by firing squad. Helfort can obey, or he can do what the crew proposes: sail his three frontline dreadnoughts into the Hammers' stronghold Commitment Planet, liberate Anna and the rest of the POWs held captive there, and continue the fight in the jaws of the enemy. Helfort's decision? Bring it on!From the Paperback edition.