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Magic Bites: A Special Edition of the First Kate Daniels Novel
by Ilona AndrewsNew York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews invites you to experience the first novel in the "intriguing world" (Locus) of Kate Daniels with this special edition of Magic Bites...Kate Daniels is a down-on-her-luck mercenary who makes her living cleaning up magical problems. But when Kate's guardian is murdered, her quest for justice draws her into a power struggle between two strong factions within Atlanta's magic circles. Pressured by both sides to find the killer, Kate realizes she's way out of her league--but she wouldn't want it any other way... This special edition includes in-depth information about the world of Kate Daniels, with descriptions of its characters and factions. Explore Kate's Atlanta like never before with answers to FAQ and a quiz to find your place there. And don't miss the prequel story "A Questionable Client," as well as scenes of events in Magic Bites from Curran's point of view.
Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels #4)
by Ilona AndrewsView our feature on Ilona Andrews's Magic Bleeds.Kate Daniels cleans up the paranormal problems no one else wants to deal with-especially if they involve Atlanta's shapeshifting community. And now there's a new player in town-a foe that may be too much for even Kate and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, to handle. Because this time, Kate will be taking on family.
Magic Bleeds: A Kate Daniels Novel: 4 (A Kate Daniels Novel #4)
by Ilona AndrewsIn an Atlanta caught between magic and technology, every dark corner hides a danger. And when a fight breaks out at the Steel Horse bar, a local hangout right between shapeshifter and necromancer territory, Kate Daniels, working for the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, is sent to investigate the aftermath.What she finds is an opponent more powerful, ancient, and deadly than she's ever seen; and way beyond her power to fight, known as The City Eater. She could ask for backup from Curran, the Beast Lord - but he just stood her up for their date. No way does he get out of that trouble by a nice, easy death. Not only that, but this fight is personal: because Kate soon discovers that the City Eater is family....
Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels #7)
by Ilona AndrewsNo matter how much the paranormal politics of Atlanta change, one thing always remains the same: if there's trouble, Kate Daniels will be in the middle of it...<P> As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary Kate Daniels has more responsibilities than it seems possible to juggle. Not only is she still struggling to keep her investigative business afloat, she must now deal with the affairs of the pack, including preparing her people for attack from Roland, a cruel ancient being with god-like powers. Since Kate's connection to Roland has come out into the open, no one is safe--especially those closest to Kate.<P> As Roland's long shadow looms ever nearer, Kate is called to attend the Conclave, a gathering of the leaders from the various supernatural factions in Atlanta. When one of the Masters of the Dead is found murdered there, apparently at the hands of a shapeshifter, Kate is given only twenty-four hours to hunt down the killer. And this time, if she fails, she'll find herself embroiled in a war which could destroy everything she holds dear...<P> **Includes the bonus Kate Daniels story Magic Tests**
Magic Breaks: Kate Daniels Novel: 7 (Kate Daniels Novel #7)
by Ilona AndrewsAtlanta's paranormal communities are on the brink of destruction...but one thing is certain: where there's a fire...Kate Daniels will be lighting her own match....Now that she's official mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary, Knight of the Order of Merciful Protection, world class swordswoman and professional smart-mouth Kate Daniels has way too much on her plate. Besides her own investigative business, she now shoulders the responsibilities of Atlanta's large and unruly Pack...whose prominence has generated it's own special problem by catching the attention of Roland, an ancient and godlike wielder of magic, whose powers are as devastating as his cruelty.A deadly, epic confrontation is inevitable; the mysterious death of one of the Masters of the Dead during a Conclave of all the supernatural forces of Atlanta adds further tension to an already explosive situation. Now Kate must expose the killer AND prepare for the mayhem about to ensue; knowing that Roland's attention will be especially focused on her--and those closest to her!**Includes the bonus Kate Daniels story Magic Tests**
Magic Burned (Year 2 - The Nightshade Guild: Magic Undone #11)
by Cassidy K. O'ConnorIsla Ryan's magic was as much a part of her as breathing. When her powers are stolen along with the rest of the Guild's she's desperate and will do anything to get her magic back. When a spell to restore her magic goes awry, she's sent back to 1711 when her friends were killed by witch hunters. She knows she can't change time but can she walk away without helping them? The Guild only has some power when they've located the one who stole their magic. In this exciting conclusion of chapter two, all the mages, their partners, and their familiars will come together to face the enemy. The odds of everyone surviving aren't very good but together they'll face whatever is sent their way. Magic Burned is the twelth and final installment of The Nightshade Guild Chapter Two.
Magic Burns (Kate Daniels #2)
by Ilona AndrewsAs a mercenary who cleans up after magic gone wrong, Kate Daniels knows how waves of paranormal energy ebb and flow across Atlanta like a tide. But once every seven years, a flare comes, a time when magic runs rampant. When Kate sets out to retrieve a set of stolen maps for the Pack, Atlanta's paramilitary clan of shape shifters, she quickly realizes much more is at stake. The stolen maps are only the opening gambit in an epic tug of war between two gods hoping for rebirth, and if Kate can't stop the cataclysmic showdown, the city may not survive.
Magic Burns: A Kate Daniels Novel: 2
by Ilona AndrewsKickass mercenary Kate Daniels is back in another breakneck urban fantasy adventure. She's ready to take care of anyone who gets in her way . . .Down in Atlanta, tempers - and temperatures - are about to flare . . .As a mercenary who cleans up after magic gone wrong, Kate Daniels has seen her share of occupational hazards. Normally, waves of paranormal energy ebb and flow across Atlanta like a tide. But once every seven years, a flare comes, a time when magic runs rampant. Now Kate's going to have to deal with problems on a much bigger scale: a divine one.When Kate sets out to retrieve a set of stolen maps for the Pack, Atlanta's paramilitary clan of shapeshifters, she quickly realises much more is at stake. During a flare, gods and goddesses can manifest - and battle for power. The stolen maps are only the opening gambit in an epic tug-of-war between two gods hoping for rebirth. And if Kate can't stop the cataclysmic showdown, the city may not survive . . .Readers are hooked on Magic Burns:'This book is perfect!! . . . I love Kate. I love Kate so much my heart hurts . . . Yes Kate, go samurai on their sorry asses! Yes Kate, give them the middle finger!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'There aren't enough stars in the sky. That's the Combined Magical and Miraculous Ilona Andrews-Kate Daniels Effect' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An interesting heroine that is confident, skilled in her field, funny, occasionally lonely, caring despite herself and lives according to an ethical code . . . Five stars, again and again' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Kate Daniels, could you be more awesome? Nope. This book rocked my world! . . . highly recommended to the discerning urban fantasy reader who likes a great heroine, kickbutt action, wonderful world-building, and intriguing secondary characters' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Celtic mythology, witch covens, lots of ass kicking and HOT shapeshifters? Yes please' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Magic Burns has everything I loved about Magic Bites and then some. The flare just ups the ante, making everything more urgent, more exciting, and more important' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'These characters sneak up on you, rip you open, and embed themselves into your heart and mind. I feel like I'm Kate, and that all her friends also belong to me' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Be still my beating heart - Bran, Curran and Derek. That ending, that battle. Kate Daniels is a seriously cool and kick arse heroine. All over fabulous book and series. Steeped in myths and great characters' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Magic Can Be Murder
by Vivian Vande Velde&“[A] lighthearted mystery . . . Kids who like mystery and fantasy and fans of television&’s Sabrina, about a teenage witch, will like this&” (Booklist). Nola&’s not much of a witch—she can work only a few useless spells, like the one that lets her spy on people. But there&’s no spell for keeping her crazy mother—who hears voices and is a magnet for witch-hunters—out of trouble. The two flee from town to town until the day Nola witnesses a murder. Which is bad enough, but worse is that the murderer may frame Nola and her mother for the crime. And then no amount of magic will save her. And you think your teenage years are tough . . . &“Dialogue is fast and funny, the characters evincing a certain human desperation that makes them (the good guys, anyway) unfailingly sympathetic. Introduce Rowling fans to Vande Velde, and watch them make magic.&” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children&’s Books &“Vande Velde has produced a winner in this fantasy mystery . . . [Fans] will not be disappointed in this funny and charming story, which will attract mystery and romance lovers as well.&” —VOYA &“Vande Velde&’s offering throws murder, witchcraft, and romance into the brew . . . The well-developed characters provide entertaining reading.&” —School Library Journal &“Fun and suspense for readers . . . Entertaining.&” —Publishers Weekly &“The story moves from a witch&’s tale of many spells, to a murder mystery, and finally, a love story . . . Amusing, light reading.&” —Kliatt &“An entertaining fantasy for any reader.&” —SF Site
Magic Casement (A Man of His Word #1)
by Dave DuncanThe Man of His Word series debut—a novel &“with enough fresh ideas to allow it to sit unashamedly alongside the great fantasy books of recent times&” (Fantasy Book Review). &“Duncan&’s unique concept of goblins, fauns, and imps adds a new twist to this imaginative fantasy adventure&” as Princess Inosolan is forced to leave behind her carefree childhood—as well as her dear friend, the stableboy Rap (Library Journal). Now of marriageable age, she is sent to a finishing school to hone the skills that all noble ladies should possess. Mystery, menace, and the gods appear in short order, as Inos and Rap begin to discover their magical powers, even as Inos is courted by a charming man with motives far more dangerous than the eye—and heart—can see . . . &“Magic Casement has a charm and vibrant sense of humor. . . . If it&’s traditional fantasy adventure with a bit of nudge-nudge wink-wink you&’re after, Dave Duncan is your go-to guy.&” —SFReviews.net
Magic Casement (A Man of His Word, Part #1)
by Dave DuncanPrincess Inos lived an idyllic life in her fathers' sleepy, backwater kingdom, and she was best friends with her childhood companion, the stableboy, Rap. But when a prophecy seemed to say Inos should be married, she was exiled to the Impire to learn to be a lady. She was far away when Rap's magical talents began to emerge, and it was he who told her of the fate awaiting them both. . . .
Magic Claims (Kate Daniels: Wilmington Years #2)
by Ilona AndrewsA new town, new friends, new challenges…. And a new heart-stopping adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ilona Andrews. Kate, Curran, and Conlan may have left Atlanta for Wilmington, but the usual magic mayhem has also hitched a ride!Kate and Curran have just settled into their new home and their 'low profile,' when a local businessman approaches them with an offer they can’t refuse. A mysterious evil has spawned in the nearby forest and is holding a defenseless town hostage. The ‘due date’ is rapidly approaching.It’s exactly the kind of fight the Lennarts can’t resist, not for the prize the town offers, but for the people who will surely die if they ignore it. If they succeed, they’ll be rescuing an entire community and can build a strong new base for their family and the Wilmington Pack. If they fail...well, fail is a four-letter word.Nothing comes without a price. Now Kate must decide if she has what it takes to pay it.
Magic Clouded (The Nightshade Guild #16)
by Renee HewettTo regain that which has been stolen, Sunny must return to where it all began. Sunny Burson has a great life. She’s a member of the Nightshade Guild, a group of master mages who are sworn peacekeepers and protectors among the supernatural world. She has a healthy and fulfilling relationship with a hunky Norse barbarian, and she’s recently acquired an adorable little familiar who keeps her on her toes. But her life is upturned when she suddenly loses her powers. In her quest to regain her magic, Sunny will return to her childhood home to face the literal and figurative ghosts of her past. Will Sunny let light lead her through the darkness so she can reclaim what’s hers? Or will she continue to lose more and more of herself the deeper she steps into her clouded past?
Magic Confined (The Nightshade Guild #15)
by Mandy RoskoLisa hasn’t even been a member of the Nightshade Guild for a month when suddenly, she’s stripped of her powers. After the initial shock, she’s tempted to just give up. Live a life without magic. It would make everything simpler, after all. There are just a few problems with that. Someone is targeting the mages of the Nightshade Guild. They want to take them all out so they’re free to wreak havoc over the supernatural world. If Lisa doesn’t take her spot back, then the Nightshade Guild will be incomplete. The rune marking won’t pass to a new mage, and the magical world may once again fall into disarray. And, the problem that hits closer to home… with no magic, Angus, her dragon familiar, will perish. With her choice made for her, Lisa will journey to regain her powers. Through that journey she’ll have to confront her biggest flaw: her compulsion to break the rules no matter the cost. Her journey takes her to a place she least expects it, and waiting for her there, just so happens to be Jason, her ex. Is the person who stole her powers just messing with her? Tempting her to forget her mission to regain her powers and accept a “normal” life with Jason? And is the Nightshade Guild’s newest member strong enough to find her powers, and determined enough to stick to the plan?
Magic Connecting to the Sky: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Tian Fap p zhao yang once again when the deep sea fantasy will isaiah lost is looking for the road to find a strong qiongsheng with some means will be qiongsheng surrendered to his men said his subjects and zhao yang s good friend huntington is at this time met difficulties his father forced marriage let him marry the daughter of the tanni family miss and he would rather die than marry escape to the double field home zhao yang did not start and huntington s father utosv fight let him be arrested back to the home no way zhao yang bad to huntington s father under the hard hand had to let people away in frustration met a group of weirdo in the home again strange things one after another let zhao yang unprepared fortunately this time in the key his tracker jenny just came to his home and her enemy deal with this character happy little girl almost did not scold the white boys cry
Magic Contract: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Mo NvYe xin and small partners play together mistakenly enter the time cave the hole is one day the world has been a thousand years did not expect in their cave that short time the world has changed ye xin s family no longer exists ye xin cried she wants to return to the past ask the flower god mother-in-law to help him find a way under the guidance of her mother-in-law xie xin inexplicably and flower god mother-in-law elected signed the magic contract into the angel training camp then follow him to learn the summoning magic of astral spirit the goal is to find the missing twelve keys open the doors of ancient magic time the 160
Magic Dark and Strange
by Kelly PowellThe Bone Witch meets Sherlock Holmes in this thrilling historical fantasy about a girl with the ability to raise the dead who must delve into her city&’s dangerous magical underworld to stop a series of murders.Catherine Daly has an unusual talent. By day she works for a printer. But by night, she awakens the dead for a few precious moments with loved ones seeking a final goodbye. But this magic comes with a price: for every hour that a ghost is brought back, Catherine loses an hour from her own life. When Catherine is given the unusual task of collecting a timepiece from an old grave, she is sure that the mysterious item must contain some kind of enchantment. So she enlists Guy Nolan, the watchmaker&’s son, to help her dig it up. But instead of a timepiece, they find a surprise: the body of a teenage boy. And as they watch, he comes back to life—not as the pale imitation that Catherine can conjure, but as a living, breathing boy. A boy with no memory of his past. This magic is more powerful than any Catherine has ever encountered, and revealing it brings dangerous enemies. Catherine and Guy must race to unravel the connection between the missing timepiece and the undead boy. For this mysterious magic could mean the difference between life and death—for all of them.
Magic Deadfall (The Nightshade Guild #20)
by Gracen MillerWhat happens when the Nightshade Guild loses their magick? Chaos. Self-discoveries. And illumination of sinister plots. Marik senses the dark and nefarious blight lingering on the edges of the magickal world. Something wicked stalks them while his loyalties are torn between Nic and the Elven Kingdom. But he has faith in the Nightshade Guild. Nicoletta Dean wasn’t prepared for the day her magick failed. And it doesn’t help that an unexpected attack ends in disaster. A friend is wounded and her familiar is critically injured. But don’t count her out yet. An enemy from Stetson’s past poses a threat to everything he loves. With time out of sorts, and his memory muddled, he remains loyal to Nic, revealing a secret that could end in catastrophe. The stakes are dangerous, lives are in the balance, but what else is new? It’s just another adventure as a Nightshade Guild mage.
Magic Delivery
by Clete Barrett SmithAnother humorous middle grade adventure from the author of the Intergalactic Bed & Breakfast series!Nick is a natural born businessman. His schoolmates think he's a heartless hustler, but secretly he's just trying to earn money to help his mother, who works two jobs. Eager to be part of the popular circle, Nick wheedles an invitation to Hayley's upcoming Halloween party by agreeing to get her the answers to a test. His goofy friend Burger wants to be part of the deal too, and he nearly blows it for Nick, but desperate Hayley finally caves. Nick and Burger are riding home high on their success--even on their old, beat-up bikes--when they see a delivery van careen off the side of the road. The boys could have sworn that the driver was a bear . . . but that couldn't be right. Or could it? Turns out the van is carrying a load of costumes. With the driver nowhere in sight, Nick's first thought is about how much money he could get by selling the merchandise. Burger just wants to try them out, for fun. In the gorilla costume he chooses, Burger is very convincing. Is that just Burger fooling around, as usual, or is there something strange about these outfits? Once again Clete Barrett Smith makes a wild premise believable and funny in a story perfectly pitched to middle graders.
Magic Dreams: A Novella in the World of Kate Daniels (World of Kate Daniels)
by Ilona AndrewsAlpha Pack leader Jim Shrapshire has always been the strong, silent type. But something has come over him--a magic force currently residing in one of the Pack's headquarters.<P><P> Were-tigress Dali Harimau has always wished she could get Jim's attention--but now he needs her help. Stricken with a magic-sickness, Jim needs Dali's flair for magic. And to save him, she must challenge a powerful, dark being to a battle of wits. Includes an excerpt of Ilona Andrews's upcoming novel in the world of Kate Daniels, Gunmetal MagicMagic Dreams originally appeared in the anthology Hexed.
Magic Exposed (The Nightshade Guild #21)
by Lia DavisAs a member of The Nightshade Guild, Jemma Blackwood is constantly using her magic to help others. But when the entire Guild's powers are stolen, Jemma is left with no choice but to tap into her Dark Fae heritage to restore some of her abilities and save the Guild. With the help of her pixie familiar, Prim, and her mate, Niam, Jemma journeys to the Dark Fae realm on a mission to discover her hidden fae powers. But the very same evil that has paralyzed the Guild will stop at nothing to keep Jemma from embracing her faery strengths. As darkness threatens to consume her, Jemma faces her past and painful truths about her father. The battle ahead of her will require every ounce of her courage and cunning, but Jemma is determined to die before being defeated. Will she be able to return to the Nightshade Guild and help them protect the world once more?
Magic Fell (The Mages' Guild Trilogy #1)
by Andi VanIn a world where magic is outlawed and punishable by death, Tasis Kadara has much to fear. When he discovers his magical ability, he also finds out he's been chosen to resurrect the legendary Mages' Guild of the Dragon's Claw. With only some disturbing dreams and a strange cat to guide them, Tasis and his sister Zaree leave home in hopes of finding the isle that once housed the guild. Aid comes from an unexpected source when the siblings encounter Kelwin Tiovolk during a fight at a tavern. The elf has journeyed from his home to brave the dangers of human society at his teacher's recommendation, and since then his dreams have been full of someone who looks suspiciously like Tasis. Wanting to see where fate leads them, Kelwin pledges his assistance to Tasis and Zaree. But will Tasis find what he's looking for, or will he die trying? The present is about to meet the past, as a thousand years of waiting for magic to return to the world that needs it comes to an end.
Magic Fingers: (an Avondale Story) (An\avondale Story Ser.)
by EtienneDavid Majors should be looking forward to a long and prosperous life: after tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he's attending college courtesy of Uncle Sam and riding the fast track to success. He's tall, fit, and good-looking, so shouldn't the world be his oyster?But underneath his clothes -- and beneath the surface -- David is a mess of scar tissue and insecurity. Then he meets Kevin Boxer, another former Army Ranger. Their first night together, Kevin stares David's scars in the face and doesn't flinch, instead showering David with the passion and attention he craves but never imagined possible. Slowly but surely, Kevin helps David rebuild his confidence, and the two of them begin to build their life together.But their journey is far from over, and it turns out Kevin may need David to help him heal some scars of his own.
Magic Flawed (The Nightshade Guild #19)
by Jennifer WedmoreMorwen thought life was back on track after caring for the Elven Princess Ameria and getting her back to her people. A wedding should have been a fun time for everyone, but when the Nightshade Guild Members lost their powers... It was anything but a normal day. Fauxon thought the only thing he had to deal with was a new roommate. Morwen moved in and life was exactly what he had always wanted. Until Morwen fell into a trance, and he got trapped inside it with her. How could they get out and back to their normal life? Or would they be trapped forever?