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Ruination: A League of Legends Novel
by Anthony ReynoldsThis audiobook features dramatized audio performances by a full cast - featuring some your favourite Riot voices.Discover an epic tale of magic, revenge, and an empire on the verge of ruin in the first ever novel set in the blockbuster universe of League of Legends.Camavor is a brutal land with a bloody legacy. Where the empire's knights go, slaughter follows.Kalista seeks to change that. When her young and narcissistic uncle, Viego, becomes king, she vows to temper his destructive instincts, as his loyal confidant, advisor, and military general. But her plans are thwarted when an assassin's poisoned blade strikes Viego's wife, Isolde, afflicting her with a malady for which there is no cure.As Isolde's condition worsens, Viego descends into madness and grief, threatening to drag Camavor down with him. Kalista makes a desperate gambit to save the kingdom: she searches for the long lost Blessed Isles, rumored to hold the queen's salvation, if only Kalista can find them.But corruption grows in the Blessed Isles' capital, where a vengeful warden seeks to ensnare Kalista in his cruel machinations. She will be forced to choose between her loyalty to Viego and doing what she knows is right-for even in the face of utter darkness, one noble act can shine a light that saves the world.Full list of narrators: James Patrick Cronin, Misty Lee, Sean J. Teale, Mara Junot, Mark Oliver, Dave B. Mitchell, Scott McNeil, Carol Valença, André Sogliuzzo, Debra Wilson, Steve French, Lisa Lindsley, Rick Zieff, Joe J. Thomas, Ellen Dubin, Jay Preston, Paul Bellantoni, Patty Mattson, Daniel Riordan, Dan Bittner, and Sarah Sampino.
Ruination: A League of Legends Novel
by Anthony ReynoldsDiscover an epic tale of magic, revenge, and an empire on the verge of ruin in the first ever novel set in the blockbuster universe of League of Legends. Camavor is a brutal land with a bloody legacy. Where the empire&’s knights go, slaughter follows. Kalista seeks to change that. When her young and narcissistic uncle, Viego, becomes king, she vows to temper his destructive instincts, as his loyal confidant, advisor, and military general. But her plans are thwarted when an assassin&’s poisoned blade strikes Viego&’s wife, Isolde, afflicting her with a malady for which there is no cure. As Isolde&’s condition worsens, Viego descends into madness and grief, threatening to drag Camavor down with him. Kalista makes a desperate gambit to save the kingdom: she searches for the long lost Blessed Isles, rumored to hold the queen&’s salvation, if only Kalista can find them. But corruption grows in the Blessed Isles&’ capital, where a vengeful warden seeks to ensnare Kalista in his cruel machinations. She will be forced to choose between her loyalty to Viego and doing what she knows is right--for even in the face of utter darkness, one noble act can shine a light that saves the world."In the tradition of the most memorable Greek tragedies, Anthony Reynolds weaves a propulsive tale of love, loss, war, and duty that recalls the adage, &‘the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for the good to do nothing.&’ Those familiar with League of Legends know where this story must leave us, but Ruination's power is that—like all good myths—knowing how it ends is just the beginning." – Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons"Ruination is a rousing, intrigue and action rich tale sure to delight fans of fantasy." – Anthony Ryan, author of The Pariah"Fast-paced and entertaining epic fantasy - thoroughly enjoyable, and a worthy addition to the world that League of Legends began fleshing out with Arcane. Recommended for fans and newcomers alike." – James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost
Ruination: Una novela de League of Legends
by Anthony ReynoldsRuination es la primera novela ambientada en el universo de League of Legends, uno de los mayores videojuegos de todos los tiempos. Un relato épico sobre magia, venganza y un imperio al borde de la más absoluta ruina y destrucción. Camavor es una tierra desoladora cuyos cimientos se erigen sobre un legado de sangre y destrucción. Donde van los caballeros del imperio, la carnicería sigue. Kalista sueña con dar un vuelco a la situación y cambiar todo lo malo de su tierra. Cuando su joven y narcisista tío, Viego, se convierte en rey, ella promete moderar sus instintos destructivos, como su leal confidente, consejera y general militar. Pero sus planes se frustran cuando la espada envenenada de un desalmado asesino golpea a la esposa de Viego, Isolda, afligiéndola con una enfermedad para la que no hay cura. A medida que el estado de Isolda empeora, Viego empieza un inevitable descenso hacia la locura y el dolor, y amenaza con arrastrar a Camavor con él. Kalista, sin más opciones, decide jugársela de forma desesperada con tal de salvar el reino: deberá buscar las Islas Bendecidas, perdidas hace mucho tiempo, en las que se rumorea que guardan la salvación de la reina en forma de antídoto solo si Kalista consigue encontrarlas. Pero la corrupción crece en la capital de las Islas Bendecidas, donde un guardián vengativo busca atrapar a Kalista en sus crueles y enrevesadas maquinaciones. Kalista se verá obligada a elegir entre su lealtad a Viego y hacer lo que sabe que es correcto pues, incluso frente a la oscuridad total, un acto noble puede hacer brillar una luz que salve al mundo.
Ruined (Ruined #1)
by Amy TinteraAmy Tintera's new YA fantasy trilogy blends the romance of Kiera Cass's Selection series and the epic stakes of Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen in a story of revenge, adventure, and unexpected love.Emelina Flores has nothing. Her home in Ruina has been ravaged by war; her parents were killed and her sister was kidnapped. Even though Em is only a useless Ruined--completely lacking any magic--she is determined to get revenge.Her plan is simple: She will infiltrate the enemy's kingdom, posing as the crown prince's betrothed. She will lead an ambush. She will kill the king and everything he holds dear, including his son. The closer Em gets to the prince, though, the more she questions her mission. Her rage-filled heart begins to soften. But with her life--and her family--on the line, love could be Em's deadliest mistake.
Ruined Kingdom (Siren Warrior #11)
by Michelle Marquis Lindsey BayerThe intrepid Gypsy Theron never seems to catch a break. As the Empire struggles economically in the aftermath of Serillian Fever, Gypsy has a whole new host of problems. Rumor has it that the emperor Megolyth is gunning for her father for letting Commander Caraculla escape execution. Worse still, her soul-mate Commander Kharon is furious over Caraculla's escape too and their relationship is suffering. Will this mark the end of their unique telepathic bond? Gypsy sure hopes not. But in the face of so much mayhem, what's a female warrior to do? Why, take a new lover, of course. And what about her husband, Kharon? Gypsy knows he won't mind. He likes to watch.
Ruins
by Dan WellsKira, Samm, and Marcus fight to prevent a final war between Partials and humans in the gripping final installment in the Partials Sequence, a series that combines the thrilling action of The Hunger Games with the provocative themes of Blade Runner and The Stand.There is no avoiding it--the war to decide the fate of both humans and Partials is at hand. Both sides hold in their possession a weapon that could destroy the other, and Kira Walker has precious little time to prevent that from happening. She has one chance to save both species and the world with them, but it will only come at great personal cost.
Ruins (Pathfinder #2)
by Orson Scott CardFrom the author of Ender's Game, the soon-to-be major motion picture!A complex fate. A deadly path. Book two in the New York Times bestselling series Publishers Weekly calls "an epic in the best sense." <P><P>When Rigg and his friends crossed the Wall between the only world they knew and a world they could not imagine, he hoped he was leading them to safety. But the dangers in this new wallfold are more difficult to see. Rigg, Umbo, and Param know that they cannot trust the expendable, Vadesh--a machine shaped like a human, created to deceive--but they are no longer certain that they can even trust one another. But they will have little choice. Because although Rigg can decipher the paths of the past, he can't yet see the horror that lies ahead: A destructive force with deadly intentions is hurtling toward Garden. If Rigg, Umbo, and Param can't work together to alter the past, there will be no future. <P><P>The adventure, suspense, and time travel continue in this second installment in the critically acclaimed New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling Pathfinder series.
Ruinsong
by Julia EmberIn Julia Ember's dark and lush LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy Ruinsong, two young women from rival factions must work together to reunite their country, as they wrestle with their feelings for each other.Her voice was her prison…Now it’s her weapon. In a world where magic is sung, a powerful mage named Cadence has been forced to torture her country's disgraced nobility at her ruthless queen's bidding. But when she is reunited with her childhood friend, a noblewoman with ties to the underground rebellion, she must finally make a choice: Take a stand to free their country from oppression, or follow in the queen’s footsteps and become a monster herself.
Rule (The Unraveled Kingdom #3)
by Rowenna MillerIn the epic conclusion to the Unraveled Kingdom trilogy, a magical seamstress joins forces with her revolutionary leader brother in a deadly bid to change history.The civil war that charm caster Sophie and the crown prince, Theodor, have tried so desperately to avert has come to Galitha. While Theodor joins Sophie's brother and his Reformist comrades in battle hoping to turn the tide against the Royalist army, Sophie leverages the only weapon she has: charm and curse casting. Weaving her magic into uniforms and supplies, she soon discovers that the challenges of a full-scale war are far greater than she could have imagined. The fractured leadership of the Reformist army must coalesce and the people of Galitha need to unite against enormous odds -- all while Sophie creates more than a little magical luck in order to have a chance of victory.Rowenna Miller's enchanting fantasy series, the Unraveled Kingdom, is perfect for fans of The Queen of the Tearling and Red Queen.The Unraveled KingdomTornFrayRule
Rule 34
by Charles StrossMeet Edinburgh Detective Inspector Liz Kavanaugh, head of the Innovative Crimes Investigation Unit, otherwise known as the Rule 34 Squad. They monitor the Internet for potential criminal activity, analyzing trends in the extreme fringes of explicit content. And occasionally, even more disturbing patterns arise... Three ex-cons have been murdered in Germany, Italy, and Scotland. The only things they had in common were arrests for spamming--and a taste for unorthodox entertainment. As the first officer on the scene of the most recent death, Liz finds herself sucked into an international investigation that isn't so much asking who the killer is, but what--and if she doesn't find the answer soon, the homicides could go viral.
Rule 34
by Charles StrossMeet Edinburgh Detective Inspector Liz Kavanaugh, head of the Innovative Crimes Investigation Unit, otherwise known as the Rule 34 Squad. They monitor the Internet for potential criminal activity, analyzing trends in the extreme fringes of explicit content. And occasionally, even more disturbing patterns arise... Three ex-cons have been murdered in Germany, Italy, and Scotland. The only things they had in common were arrests for spamming--and a taste for unorthodox entertainment. As the first officer on the scene of the most recent death, Liz finds herself sucked into an international investigation that isn't so much asking who the killer is, but what--and if she doesn't find the answer soon, the homicides could go viral.
Rule 34
by Charles StrossDI Liz Kavanaugh: You realise policing internet porn is your life and your career went down the pan five years ago. But when a fetishist dies on your watch, the Rule 34 Squad moves from low priority to worryingly high profile. Anwar: As an ex-con, you'd like to think your identity fraud days are over. Especially as you've landed a legit job (through a shady mate). Although now that you're Consul for a shiny new Eastern European Republic, you've no idea what comes next. The Toymaker: Your meds are wearing off and people are stalking you through Edinburgh's undergrowth. But that's OK, because as a distraction, you're project manager of a sophisticated criminal operation. But who's killing off potential recruits?So how do bizarre domestic fatalities, dodgy downloads and a European spamming network fit together? The more DI Kavanaugh learns, the less she wants to find out.
Rule Breakers, Soul Takers (Hell Runners #1)
by Jacqueline JayneFor more than a hundred years, gifted humans of the uber-elite, ultra-secret Hell Runners Society have sworn to rescue lost souls from the First Ring of Hell. Thousands of misguided spirits have been saved and sent onto Heaven without one Soul Saver ever questioning the Society’s authority. Until now. Prudence Luckett trained almost her entire life to earn the prestigious position of Soul Saver. Just like her father. But once Jack Luckett became Chancellor, he wielded his power to prevent his daughter entering Hell’s First Ring. Her career stunted. Without explanation. Bent on circumventing her father’s orders, Pru swallows her pride and approaches Hell Runner’s only-ever demoted Soul Saver with a proposition. Though as arrogant and stubborn as he is sexy, she’s certain he’s like her—desperate to regain his good reputation as she is to create one. Jesse Thorne rescued more souls than anyone else in the Society’s history, but lost everyone’s respect the day his former partner decided to punt the rules. Though forbidden by the boss, his partner chose to remain behind the Gate and search for the Legendary Door connecting Heaven to Hell. Jesse didn’t agree with his decision, but he kept his friend’s secret. The backlash resulted in accusations of negligence for leaving his partner behind. Worse still, he suffered a total shunning by all the other Soul Savers. All, except one. The Chancellor’s irrepressible and smokin’ hot daughter, offering him a chance at redemption. He accepts Prudence as his new partner and together they storm Hell, saving more souls than ever. Their bond is immediate and charged with delicious sexual tension. But at the instruction of a council elder, she drinks holy water. The result is a new and powerful weapon—she burns demons with her sweat. And Jesse. Possessed by a demon as a teenager, a stain remains that marks him as one of Hell’s own. The stain enables him to see hidden demons, but Prudence must keep her distance if he wants to maintain his secret. And his skin. No kissing. No touching. No future. Complications arise when his old partner returns, swearing he can find Heaven’s Door, but the ancient prophecy requires use of all their unique gifts, including the love growing between Jesse and Prudence. Against the rules, they help search for Heaven’s Door and navigate the dangers of Hell’s deeper rings. The deeper they go, the more secrets are revealed and the deeper they fall into love. In a showdown that locks horns with the Chancellor and the demon from Jesse’s past, they find the key that will open Heaven’s Door. And the chance to free Jesse from his eternal curse. But will the pull of Heaven pull them apart, separating them forever?
Rule Britannia
by Daphne Du MaurierSet in the future on the raw coast of Cornwall, a rousing saga of an indomitable woman who takes on the British and American armed forces
Rule Britannia (Virago Modern Classics #120)
by Daphne Du MaurierFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCAIn this prescient novel, Daphne du Maurier explores the implications of leaving Europe for a political, economic and military alliance with the United States.'It is rather awful, Emma thought as she walked across the fields down to the farm, how this business is leading us all into subterfuge and deception, and we can't really tell who is friend and who is enemy . . . 'Emma wakes up one morning to an apocalyptic world. The cosy existence she shares with her grandmother, a famous retired actress, has been shattered: there's no telephone, no radio - and an American warship sits in the harbour. England has withdrawn from the European Common Market and, on the brink of bankruptcy, has decided that salvation lies in a union - political, military and economic - with the United States. Theoretically it is to be an equal partnership, but it soon begins to look like a takeover bid.As the two women piece together clues about the 'friendly' military occupation on their doorstep, family, friends and neighbours come together to resist the interlopers.The spirit of Britannia embodied - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Rule Britannia (Vmc Ser. #528)
by Daphne Du MaurierFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCAIn this prescient novel, Daphne du Maurier explores the implications of leaving Europe for a political, economic and military alliance with the United States.'It is rather awful, Emma thought as she walked across the fields down to the farm, how this business is leading us all into subterfuge and deception, and we can't really tell who is friend and who is enemy . . . 'Emma wakes up one morning to an apocalyptic world. The cosy existence she shares with her grandmother, a famous retired actress, has been shattered: there's no telephone, no radio - and an American warship sits in the harbour. England has withdrawn from the European Common Market and, on the brink of bankruptcy, has decided that salvation lies in a union - political, military and economic - with the United States. Theoretically it is to be an equal partnership, but it soon begins to look like a takeover bid.As the two women piece together clues about the 'friendly' military occupation on their doorstep, family, friends and neighbours come together to resist the interlopers.The spirit of Britannia embodied - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Rule Golden
by Damon KnightFive startling and provocative voyages into the future, by one of the most respected authors in science fiction - Rule Golden, Natural State, The Dying Man, Double Meaning and The Earth Quarter.
Rule Golden and Double Meaning (TOR SF Double #34)
by Damon KnightTwo novellas--First, Ask yourself; what if what we did unto others was automatically done to us. Would you help an alien that threatened to do that to us, or would you kill it? Second, The Rithian, the deadliest alien in the known galaxy and a master of disguise is loose somehwere on Earth. It is your job to find it--but be careful, it has a sense of humor, while you are a dyed in the wool Earth Empire bureaucrat.
Rule Golden and Other Stories
by Damon KnightRule Golden Synopsis: If you do it to another, you will pay. This is the new law. You will live through what you want to happen to the other--new Golden Rule. Natural State Synopsis: New York City is a sterile place where fully mind-conditioned people live in complete comfort. However, the Muckfeet--people who are not of the city--live outside and pose a threat to New York city and her sister cities, Chicago, Frisco, and other remaining large cities. Alva Gunstad, a "realie" star, is sent out amongst the Muckfeet to take what he can for New York, spying, planning to return with what he has managed to steal from the Muckfeet. His trip ends up teaching him far more than he has planned, and he finishes off in a surprising way. The Dying Man Synopsis: Dio the Planner is dying after an incredibly long life. How are those around him going to take it?
Rule of Capture: A Novel
by Christopher Brown“This one is fresh, intelligent, and emotional with a plot that envisions an alternate reality hard to dismiss as unreal. It’s a legal thriller, with a big twist, stirring and imaginative, brimming with skullduggery, that will have you asking: is this possible?” -- New York Times bestselling author Steve BerryBetter Call Saul meets Ben Winter's The Last Policeman in this first volume in an explosive legal thriller series set in the world of Tropic of Kansas—a finalist for the 2018 Campbell Award for best science fiction novel of the year.Defeated in a devastating war with China and ravaged by climate change, America is on the brink of a bloody civil war. Seizing power after a controversial election, the ruling regime has begun cracking down on dissidents fighting the nation’s slide toward dictatorship. For Donny Kimoe, chaos is good for business. He’s a lawyer who makes his living defending enemies of the state. His newest client, young filmmaker Xelina Rocafuerte, witnessed the murder of an opposition leader and is now accused of terrorism. To save her from the only sentence worse than death, Donny has to extract justice from a system that has abandoned the rule of law. That means breaking the rules—and risking the same fate as his clients. When Donny bungles Xelina’s initial hearing, he has only days to save the young woman from being transferred to a detention camp from which no one returns. His only chance of winning is to find the truth—a search that begins with the opposition leader’s death and leads to a dark conspiracy reaching the highest echelons of power. Now, Donny isn’t just fighting for his client’s life—he’s battling for his own. But as the trial in the top secret court begins, Xelina’s friends set into motion a revolutionary response that could destroy the case. And when another case unexpectedly collides with Xelina’s, Donny uncovers even more devastating secrets, knowledge that will force him to choose between saving one client . . . or the future of the entire country.
Rule of Evidence
by John G. HemryThe struggle for justice among the stars is a never-ending fight... At the very edge of South Asian Alliance territory, the USS Michaelson is conducting maneuvers alongside her sister ship, the USS Maury, in a show of military strength. The Michaelson's legal officer, Lieutenant Paul Sinclair, is pleased, since his girlfriend, Lieutenant Jen Shen, is serving aboard the Maury as an engineer. The operation is going by the numbers--until the Maury is wracked by devastating explosions and its engineering section is destroyed. Paul is overjoyed when Jen is found alive, but his happiness is short-lived. Jen, as the sole survivor in Engineering, is suspected of negligence--or worse, sabotage--and faces court-martial. Now Paul must find out what really caused the explosions. But the more he learns, the more he faces the terrible possibility that the woman he loves may be guilty of sabotage and murder...
Rule of Evidence (JAG in Space #3)
by Jack CampbellNew York Times bestselling author Jack Campbell continues his thrilling courtroom drama series exploring law, ethics, and justice in the U.S. Navy’s spacegoing fleet…With international relations tense, Lieutenant Junior Grade Paul Sinclair knows why his ship is ordered into joint maneuvers: to show off the might of the United States Navy’s Space Force. But executing precise movements of enormous battle cruisers, in close quarters, at unthinkable speeds, is nerve-wracking work even when all goes according to plan. Then a sudden massive failure leaves innocent people dead.When Paul’s beloved, Lt. Jen Shen, is accused of intentionally causing the incident, Paul is soon back in the court martial courtroom with more on the line than he’d ever imagined. Jen can’t prove a negative. The JAG lawyer Paul most respects is prosecuting the case. And when everyone, even Jen, doubts there’s a way out, Paul will have to somehow find and expose the truth on his own…
Rule of Evidence (JAG in Space, Book #3)
by John G. HemryThe USS Michaelson is conducting maneuvers alongside her sister ship, the USS Maury in a show of military strength. The Michaelsons legal officer, The operation is going by the numbers--until the Maury is wracked by devastating explosions and its engineering section is destroyed. Paul is overjoyed when Jen is found alive, but his happiness is short lived. Jen, as the sole survivor in Engineering, is suspected of negligence--or worse, sabotage--and faces court-martial. Now Paul must find out what really caused the explosions. But the more he learns, the more he faces the terrible possibility that the woman he loves may be guilty of sabotage and murder...
Rule of Law: A Chimera Novel (Chimera #1)
by Karin Tabke“When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw." - Nelson MandelaLana, a wayward senator’s daughter and dark angel in the making, must earn her freedom and her wings. Law, the underworld lord of a secret clan, captures her and gives her the space to battle her demons. But once she spreads her wings, will he set her free? "Tabke's edgy and delicious tales hold a top spot on my must-read list!" — Sylvia Day, #1 New York Times bestselling author"You can always count on Karin Tabke novels for sultry heroines, naughty heroes, and heart-racing plots. Hands down, my favorite reads of all time." - Josie Brown, author of the Housewife Assassin Series
Rule of Rock
by Benjamin JacobsonPersephone is a student at the Decider Academy, the school for the young government of Orbis Publica. Will she be able to pass her final exam, and become a member of the Global Legislature?