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Paladín: Peón
by Michael D. YoungCuando el empollón de 7º curso Rich Witz se convierte involuntariamente en un Paladín, un caballero blanco, en formación, se ve inmerso en un mundo en el que suspender un examen puede cambiar el curso de la historia y en el que un misterioso matón se juega su vida. La abuela de Rich le deja una cosa antes de desaparecer definitivamente: un peón de ajedrez blanco con sus iniciales grabadas. El peón lo marca como el siguiente en una antigua línea de caballeros blancos. Deberá probarse a sí mismo en una competición a vida o muerte contra su Némesis, un caballero oscuro en entrenamiento, todo ello mientras se ocupa de los deberes de matemáticas y los proyectos de inglés. Con el fantasma de un antepasado como guía, tiene siete días para completar cuatro tareas de valor antes de que lo haga su Némesis, o unirse a su guía en el reino de los muertos. Mientras Rich se apresura a completar las tareas, se da cuenta de la escalofriante verdad: su Némesis se hace pasar por alguien de la escuela y no se detendrá ante nada para hacerle fracasar. A medida que las tareas se hacen más difíciles, los otros caballeros le revelan que su fracaso romperá una cadena de siglos y llevará a la orden de los Paladines a la ruina. Si fracasa, los caballeros oscuros ganarán el derecho a controlar el destino del mundo, un mundo sin esperanza ni posibilidad de un nuevo amanecer. Así que este es un examen que Rich tiene que superar, sin curva y sin crédito extra.
Palafox
by Wyatt Mason Eric ChevillardEric Chevillard's visionary play of word and thought has been compared to the work of Beckett, Michaux, and Pinget, yet the universe he spins is utterly his own. Palafox (Editions de Minuit, 1990), Chevillard's third novel of eleven, explores the ecosystem of an unclassifiable yet enchanting protean creature, Palafox. A team of experts armed with degrees of higher learning is determined to label, train, baptize, and realize the elusive creature, while Palafox effortlessly and wordlessly defies them all.
Pale
by Chris WoodingThe Lazarus Serum can bring you back from the dead - but when you come back you've changed - you're a Pale, an outcast. It's the last thing Jed wants, but an accident changes everything and Jed's forced to discover the true cost of living forever.
Pale Demon
by Kim HarrisonCondemned and shunned for black magic,Rachel Morgan has three days to get tothe annual witches' conference and clearher name, or be trapped in the demonicever-after . . . forever after.But a witch, an elf, a living vampire, anda pixy in one car going across the country?Talk about a recipe for certain disaster, evenwithout being the targets for assassination.For after centuries of torment, a fearsomedemon walks in the sunlight--freed at lastto slay the innocent and devour their souls.But his ultimate goal is Rachel Morgan, andin the fight for survival that follows, evenembracing her own demonic nature maynot be enough to save her.
Pale Demon (Rachel Morgan Series #9)
by Kim HarrisonCondemned and shunned for black magic, Rachel Morgan has three days to get to the annual witches' conference and clear her name, or be trapped in the demonic ever-after . . . forever after. But a witch, an elf, a living vampire, and a pixy in one car going across the country? Talk about a recipe for certain disaster, even without being the targets for assassination. For after centuries of torment, a fearsome demon walks in the sunlight-freed at last to slay the innocent and devour their souls. But his ultimate goal is Rachel Morgan, and in the fight for survival that follows, even embracing her own demonic nature may not be enough to save her.
Pale Kings
by Micah YongoWhen the gods return to claim their world, the Five Realms will fall, in this earth-shaking epic fantasy thriller from the author of Lost GodsFor centuries the Five Lands have been at peace, but now a nameless enemy is tearing apart their borders. When a young assassin, Neythan, is summoned to Súnam, he expects to help uncover the enemy, but is instead confronted with secrets from his forgotten childhood, all somehow linked to the ancient scroll he has always carried. As the invasion continues, and the supernatural forces responsible are unveiled, Neythan must learn the truth about the power that lies in his blood... before it is too late. File Under: Fantasy [ Monsters and Men | False Myths | Priest-Killers | Unravelling Truth ]
Pale Kings and Princes
by Robin Wasserman Cassandra ClareAs a former vampire, Simon gets along with Downworlders. The Clave does not. One of ten adventures in Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy.As a former vampire, Simon's always been sympathetic to Downworlders. But after a training exercise goes wrong, he gets a glimpse into the Shadowhunters' prejudice as he learns about the origin of Helen and Mark Blackthorn, principle characters in The Dark Artifices. This standalone e-only short story follows the adventures of Simon Lewis, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Mortal Instruments, as he trains to become a Shadowhunter. Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy features characters from Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments, Infernal Devices, and the upcoming Dark Artifices and Last Hours series. Pale Kings and Princes is written by Cassandra Clare and Robin Wasserman. Read more of Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunter Chronicles in The Infernal Devices, The Mortal Instruments, and The Bane Chronicles.
Pale Orchid (The\anne Mather Collection)
by Anne MatherOnce he'd made her feel so specialPerhaps that was why he had succeeded where other men had failed. If Laura had not been so naively flattered by Jason's attentions three years ago, she might have recognized him sooner for what he was, instead of being so easily deceived. Now, because of her sister's involvement with his philandering brother-in-law, she had no choice but to confront Jason and ask for his help. But help came only on his terms. Suddenly Jason's exotic, Hawaiian island home felt more like a prison than a paradise...
Pale Phoenix (Time Travel Mysteries)
by Kathryn ReissMiranda isn't happy when sullen orphan Abby Chandler comes to live with her family. But Miranda's anger turns to shock when she learns the girl's horrible secret: Abby's parents and sisters were killed in a house fire in this very town--more than three hundred years ago. Somehow Abby survived the fire and has been living in a virtual limbo ever since. Fifteen-year-old Miranda Browne, the extraordinary protagonist from Kathryn Reiss's first novel, Time Windows, returns for a new time-travel adventure.
Pale as Death (Krewe of Hunters #25)
by Heather GrahamFrom the dark depths of Hollywood’s pastThe crime scene is horrific: the corpse of a young actress, drained of blood and cut in two. LAPD Detective Sophie Manning’s new case is high-profile and difficult—there’s no evidence to work with. And it’s a disturbing echo of the infamous Black Dahlia killing. Sophie is burning the candle at both ends, desperate to catch the murderer before he strikes again, when she starts to experience inexplicable visits…from ghosts.Bruce McFadden has a particular talent that can help Sophie—he can speak with the dead. As a consultant for the FBI’s paranormal team, the Krewe of Hunters, he’s been tasked with Sophie’s case and they’re forced to partner up. But Sophie doesn’t want his help, and she doesn’t want to share his peculiar skill. And she certainly isn’t ready for love, despite Bruce’s attentions.As the killer taunts the police, Sophie and Bruce will discover that the threat is closer to home than they’d ever realized. Working side by side is the only way they’ll stop this deadly sequel.
Pale as a Ghost (Duncan Andrews Thrillers)
by Stephen OsborneA Duncan Andrews ThrillerPrivate detective Duncan Andrews's best friend Gina is a witch. His dog is a zombie. And his dead boyfriend, Robbie, is a ghost. So it's hardly any wonder that he uses his connection to the supernatural to help him solve cases. Good thing, too, because Duncan has his hands full. Janice Sanderson, the richest woman in Indianapolis, wants him to find her stripper daughter, Brenda, and another client is having some trouble with a specter haunting her family home. On top of that, Duncan has decided to add dating into the mix, though after Robbie's death, he's not sure he's ready. When Duncan meets Nick while tracking down a lead on Brenda's boyfriend, he shelves his doubts and agrees to a date. Robbie doesn't make it easy on him, showing up to spoil his chances, but that is the least of Duncan's worries--because one of his clients' husbands is missing and there's a serial killer on the loose--one Duncan fears isn't human.
Palimpsest: A Novel
by Catherynne ValenteIn the Cities of Coin and Spice and In the Night Garden introduced readers to the unique and intoxicating imagination of Catherynne M. Valente. Now she weaves a lyrically erotic spell of a place where the grotesque and the beautiful reside and the passport to our most secret fantasies begins with a stranger's kiss....Between life and death, dreaming and waking, at the train stop beyond the end of the world is the city of Palimpsest. To get there is a miracle, a mystery, a gift, and a curse--a voyage permitted only to those who've always believed there's another world than the one that meets the eye. Those fated to make the passage are marked forever by a map of that wondrous city tattooed on their flesh after a single orgasmic night. To this kingdom of ghost trains, lion-priests, living kanji, and cream-filled canals come four travelers: Oleg, a New York locksmith; the beekeeper November; Ludovico, a binder of rare books; and a young Japanese woman named Sei. They've each lost something important--a wife, a lover, a sister, a direction in life--and what they will find in Palimpsest is more than they could ever imagine.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Palmares
by Gayl JonesA Bustle &“Most Anticipated Books of September 2021&” Selection · An Esquire &“Best Books of Fall 2021&” Selection · A LitHub &“22 Novels You Need to Read This Fall&” Selection · A Kirkus Reviews &“16 Best Books to Read in September&” Selection · A Buzzfeed &“Best Books Coming Out This Fall&” Selection · A New York Times &“Best Books Coming Out in September&” Selection · A Guardian &“50 Biggest Books of Autumn 2021&” Selection The epic rendering of a Black woman&’s journey through slavery and liberation, set in 17th-century colonial Brazil; the return of a major voice in American literature.First discovered and edited by Toni Morrison, Gayl Jones has been described as one of the great literary writers of the 20th century. Now, for the first time in over 20 years, Jones is ready to publish again. Palmares is the first of five new works by Gayl Jones to be published in the next two years, rewarding longtime fans and bringing her talent to a new generation of readers. Intricate and compelling, Palmares recounts the journey of Almeyda, a Black slave girl who comes of age on Portuguese plantations and escapes to a fugitive slave settlement called Palmares. Following its destruction, Almeyda embarks on a journey across colonial Brazil to find her husband, lost in battle. Her story brings to life a world impacted by greed, conquest, and colonial desire. She encounters a mad lexicographer, desperate to avoid military service; a village that praises a god living in a nearby cave; and a medicine woman who offers great magic, at a greater price. Combining the author&’s mastery of language and voice with her unique brand of mythology and magical realism, Jones reimagines the historical novel. The result is a sweeping saga spanning a quarter century, with vibrant settings and unforgettable characters, steeped in the rich oral tradition of its world. Of Gayl Jones, the New Yorker noted, &“[Her] great achievement is to reckon with both history and interiority, and to collapse the boundary between them.&” Like nothing else before it, Palmares embodies this gift.
Paloma the Dodgems Fairy: The Funfair Fairies Book 3 (Rainbow Magic #3)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Kirsty is so excited to visit Rachel for a weekend and even more excited to visit The Fernandos' Fabulous Funfair! But Jack Frost wants a funfair all to himself and he's stolen the Funfair Fairies magic keyring to make it happen. Can Kirsty and Rachel defeat him, before the funfair is totally wrecked!'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comRead all four fairy adventures in the Funfair Fairies set! Rae the Rollercoaster Fairy; Fatima the Face-Painting Fairy; Paloma the Dodgems Fairy; Bobbi the Bouncy Castle Fairy.If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Pan and the Twins (Prologue Fantasy)
by Eden Phillpotts“The satire is so gentle, the philosophy so devoid of bitterness, the whole story so charmingly poetical, that it is a joy to read it.”-The Literary Digest, 1922“It is a good deal more than classical; it is human through and through.”-The Outlook, 1922
Pan de Bruja
by Noela LonxeUn cuento de hadas oscuro sobre pactos secretos y mujeres mágicas. Tras un matrimonio fallido en Londres, Etna regresa con su hija a Galicia para asistir al entierro de su abuela, con la que ha perdido el contacto hace muchos años. Allí descubre que su muerte está ligada a un símbolo extraño, el mismo que ha plagado sus pesadillas desde pequeña y el que su hija no cesa de dibujar. A los pocos días, vuelve a ver ese símbolo en el colgante de una extraña mujer en una feria. Este encuentro la llevará a una aldea remota en las montañas donde el pan es mágico, las mujeres menstrúan a la vez y las mouras encantadas otorgan dones a aquellas mortales que las ayudan a parir.
Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth Of The Faun
by Cornelia Funke Guillermo del ToroFans of dark fairy-tales like The Hazel Wood and The Cruel Prince will relish this atmospheric and absorbing book based on Guillermo del Toro’s critically acclaimed movie.Oscar winning writer-director Guillermo del Toro and New York Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke have come together to transform del Toro’s hit movie Pan’s Labyrinth into an epic and dark fantasy novel for readers of all ages, complete with haunting illustrations and enchanting short stories that flesh out the folklore of this fascinating world.This spellbinding tale takes readers to a sinister, magical, and war-torn world filled with richly drawn characters like trickster fauns, murderous soldiers, child-eating monsters, courageous rebels, and a long-lost princess hoping to be reunited with her family.A brilliant collaboration between masterful storytellers that’s not to be missed.“Perfectly unsettling and deeply felt, this reminded me of the best kind of fairytales wherein each chapter is a jewel that, when held up to the light, reframes how we see the world around us.” —Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen and Aru Shah and the End of Time“A fearless and moving adaption of the film, and a gorgeously written, emotional, frightening parable about the courage of young women amid the brutality of war.” —Michael Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Gone
Pan's Realm: Spooksville #08 (Spooksville #8)
by Christopher PikeAre there fairies and gnomes? Leprechauns and elves? Most people, including Adam, would have said no. But one day a whole herd of magical creatures invades Spooksville. At first they play childish pranks, and Adam and his friends are happy to welcome them. But quickly the pranks turn cruel, and Adam, Sally, Watch, and Cindy are soon fighting for their lives. Where did these little people come from? How can Adam and his pals make them go away?
Panda Taoist Priest: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Bu JiDaiDeZongZiChu Xiong, a tomb robbing expert had accidentally traveled to a bear in another world. People have their own convenience, bears have their convenience. A man was no ordinary man. A bear was naturally no ordinary bear. This is a bear, a story of cultivation...
Panda Taoist Priest: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Bu JiDaiDeZongZiChu Xiong, a tomb robbing expert had accidentally traveled to a bear in another world. People have their own convenience, bears have their convenience. A man was no ordinary man. A bear was naturally no ordinary bear. This is a bear, a story of cultivation...
Panda Taoist Priest: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Bu JiDaiDeZongZiChu Xiong, a tomb robbing expert had accidentally traveled to a bear in another world. People have their own convenience, bears have their convenience. A man was no ordinary man. A bear was naturally no ordinary bear. This is a bear, a story of cultivation...
Panda Taoist Priest: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Bu JiDaiDeZongZiChu Xiong, a tomb robbing expert had accidentally traveled to a bear in another world. People have their own convenience, bears have their convenience. A man was no ordinary man. A bear was naturally no ordinary bear. This is a bear, a story of cultivation...
Panda Taoist Priest: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Bu JiDaiDeZongZiChu Xiong, a tomb robbing expert had accidentally traveled to a bear in another world. People have their own convenience, bears have their convenience. A man was no ordinary man. A bear was naturally no ordinary bear. This is a bear, a story of cultivation...
Panda Taoist Priest: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Bu JiDaiDeZongZiChu Xiong, a tomb robbing expert had accidentally traveled to a bear in another world. People have their own convenience, bears have their convenience. A man was no ordinary man. A bear was naturally no ordinary bear. This is a bear, a story of cultivation...
Pandarina (The Magic Pet Shop #6)
by Matilda RosePrincess Skye is SO clumsy. There's no way she can dance at Queen Elsie's birthday ball with all her friends! But waiting for her at Mrs Paws' Magic Pet Shop is a pet who might just change her mind . . . Pandarina is a magical panda who LOVES to dance. Can Pandarina help Princess Skye find her feet?From the creators of Pugicorn comes a sparkling picture book about trying your best and never giving up! *WITH A SPECIAL GLITTERY COVER*Discover other books in the Magic Pet Shop series:PugicornPugicorn and the Christmas WishStarwhalLa-La-Llama