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Serpent’s Egg
by R. A. LaffertyIt was the End of Summer of the year 2035. The Global Village that was the World was ruled by a Kangaroo Court of Compassionate Aldermen who ordered assassinations when it was deemed to be for the common good. As a sign of their openness, they were always experimenting to find new ways of looking at the World. Most of these experiments would would fail; some of them would succeed to an extent; and others would succeed only too well, and so would have to be crushed in the shell for the good of the World.The Lynn-Randal Experiment raised three children together almost from infancy. Of these three, Lord Randal was human (though somewhat enhanced and tampered with). Axel belonged to the gargoyle-faced 'Golden People' ('God believes they are the most beautiful creatures he ever made,' a theologian said, 'and there will be hell to pay when he founds out that we don't agree.'). And the third child was Inneal who often elicited the comment 'she's really something different, isn't she!' Yes, she was. All of these were super-mega-persons, which meant that they might be able to change the world itself. But why did they begin to change the Ocean first?When these three were just short of ten years old, they were merged with children of three other experiments, and formed with them a Magic Dozen. Immediately they began to have an astonishing effect on the World. And the fave of the children themselves hung in the balance.Was the experiment too successful? Was their effect on the World too dangerous? Would their group be, as other groups had been, adjudged to be a 'Serpent's Egg' that had to be crushed in the shell for the good of the world?The Three Days of Summerset, the End of Summer, would give the answer.
Serpio the Slithering Shadow: Series 11 Book 5 (Beast Quest #65)
by Adam BladeKensa the Sorceress seeks to overthrow Avantia and become a cruel ruler - and she has created six Evil Beasts to do her bidding. It's up to Tom and his faithful companions to defeat them!
Servant of Earth (The Shards of Magic #1)
by Sarah HawleyIn the underground Fae realm, only the strongest and most ruthless have power—but a young human woman forced into a life of servitude is about to change everything.Kenna Heron is best known in her village for being a little wild—some say half feral—but she&’ll need every ounce of that ferocity to survive captivity in the cruel Fae court.Trapped as a servant in the faeries&’ underground kingdom of Mistei, Kenna must help her new mistress undertake six deadly trials, one for each branch of magic: Fire, Earth, Light, Void, Illusion, and Blood. If she succeeds, her mistress will gain immortality and become the heir to Earth House. If she doesn&’t, the punishment is death—for both mistress and servant.With no ally but a sentient dagger of mysterious origins, Kenna must face monsters, magic, and grueling physical tests. But worse dangers wait underground, and soon Kenna gets caught up in a secret rebellion against the inventively sadistic faerie king. When her feelings for the rebellion&’s leader turn passionate, Kenna must decide if she&’s willing to risk her life for a better world and a chance at happiness.Surviving the trials and overthrowing a tyrant king will take cunning, courage, and an iron will... but even that may not be enough.
Servant of Earth: Your new dark romantasy obsession perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Carissa Broadbent
by Sarah HawleyIN THE UNDERGROUND FAE REALM, ONLY THE STRONGEST AND MOST RUTHLESS HAVE POWER - BUT A YOUNG HUMAN WOMAN FORCED INTO A LIFE OF SERVITUDE IS ABOUT TO CHANGE EVERYTHING 'A darkly enchanting page-turner laden with sensuality and intrigue' THEA GUANZON****Kenna Heron is a servant in the faeries' underground kingdom of Mistei. Known in her village for being a little wild, Kenna must help her mistress undertake six deadly trials, one for each branch of magic: Fire, Earth, Light, Void, Illusion, and Blood. If she succeeds, her mistress will gain immortality and become the heir to Earth House. If she doesn't, the punishment is death - for them both. With only a sentient dagger of mysterious origins, Kenna must face monsters, magic, and harrowing tests . . . But worse dangers wait underground, and soon Kenna gets caught up in secrets and passion. With time against her, Kenna must decide if she's willing to risk her life for a better world and a chance at happiness. Surviving the trials will take cunning, courage, and an iron will . . . but even that may not be enough.****PRAISE FOR SERVANT OF EARTH'Fun, fresh, and fantastical... With a firecracker heroine at its center' KATE GOLDEN, bestselling author of A DAWN OF ONYX'A thrilling, wonderfully unique fae fantasy led by a fierce heroine. Fans of Sarah J. Maas will absolutely love it!'INDIA HOLTON, bestselling author of THE SECRET SERVICE OF TEA AND TREASON'A spellbinding fantasy debut from Sarah Hawley, full of fae intrigue, dangerous men, and magical vengeance'KATIE SHEPARD, author of NO ONE DOES IT LIKE YOU ****THE SHARDS OF MAGIC1. SERVANT OF EARTH (pre-order now!)2. PRINCESS OF BLOOD (pre-order now!)GLIMMER FALLS SERIES 1. A WITCH'S GUIDE TO FAKE DATING A DEMON 2. A DEMON'S GUIDE TO WOOING A WITCH 3. A WEREWOLF'S GUIDE TO SEDUCING A VAMPIRE
Servant of Earth: Your new dark romantasy obsession perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Carissa Broadbent
by Sarah HawleyIN THE UNDERGROUND FAE REALM, ONLY THE STRONGEST AND MOST RUTHLESS HAVE POWER - BUT A YOUNG HUMAN WOMAN FORCED INTO A LIFE OF SERVITUDE IS ABOUT TO CHANGE EVERYTHING 'A darkly enchanting page-turner laden with sensuality and intrigue' THEA GUANZON****Kenna Heron is a servant in the faeries' underground kingdom of Mistei. Known in her village for being a little wild, Kenna must help her mistress undertake six deadly trials, one for each branch of magic: Fire, Earth, Light, Void, Illusion, and Blood. If she succeeds, her mistress will gain immortality and become the heir to Earth House. If she doesn't, the punishment is death - for them both. With only a sentient dagger of mysterious origins, Kenna must face monsters, magic, and harrowing tests . . . But worse dangers wait underground, and soon Kenna gets caught up in secrets and passion. With time against her, Kenna must decide if she's willing to risk her life for a better world and a chance at happiness. Surviving the trials will take cunning, courage, and an iron will . . . but even that may not be enough.****PRAISE FOR SERVANT OF EARTH'Fun, fresh, and fantastical... With a firecracker heroine at its center' KATE GOLDEN, bestselling author of A DAWN OF ONYX'A thrilling, wonderfully unique fae fantasy led by a fierce heroine. Fans of Sarah J. Maas will absolutely love it!'INDIA HOLTON, bestselling author of THE SECRET SERVICE OF TEA AND TREASON'A spellbinding fantasy debut from Sarah Hawley, full of fae intrigue, dangerous men, and magical vengeance'KATIE SHEPARD, author of NO ONE DOES IT LIKE YOU ****THE SHARDS OF MAGIC1. SERVANT OF EARTH (pre-order now!)2. PRINCESS OF BLOOD (pre-order now!)GLIMMER FALLS SERIES 1. A WITCH'S GUIDE TO FAKE DATING A DEMON 2. A DEMON'S GUIDE TO WOOING A WITCH 3. A WEREWOLF'S GUIDE TO SEDUCING A VAMPIRE
Servant of the Bones: A Novel
by Anne RiceIn a new and major novel, the creator of fantastic universes o vampires and witches takes us now into the world of Isaiah and Jeremiah, and the destruction of Solomon's Temple, to tell the story of Azriel, Servant of the Bones.He is ghost, genii, demon, angel--pure spirit made visible. He pours his heart out to us as he journeys from an ancient Babylon of royal plottings and religious upheavals to Europe of the Black Death and on to the modern world. There he finds himself, amidst the towers of Manhattan, in confrontation with his own human origins and the dark forces that have sought to condemn him to a life of evil and destruction.From the Hardcover edition.
Servant of the Empire (Empire Trilogy #2)
by Raymond E. Feist Janny WurtsA sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against = the panorama of an alien yet familiar society.
Servant of the Empire (Riftwar Cycle: The Empire Trilogy #2)
by Raymond E. Feist Janny Wurts"A sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society."--Publishers Weekly. "Uncommonly satisfying."--Locus
Servant of the Shard: The Legend of Drizzt (The Legend of Drizzt #14)
by R.A. SalvatoreNew York Times–bestselling author: The much-awaited story of master assassin Artemis Entreri and the first installment in a new series set in the Forgotten Realms universeSurrounded by dark elves, Artemis Entreri tightens his grip on the streets of Calimport. While he urges caution, his sponsor grows ever more ambitious. The assassin will soon find himself on a path his most hated enemy has walked before him—a path that leads to a place where someone like Entreri would never be welcome. Drow leader Jarlaxle has ascended from dark Menzoberranzan with only civil intentions. The malevolent Crystal Shard&’s influence on him intensifies until even the drow agents he brought with him grow fearful. When his own company begins to turn on him, Jarlaxle will be forced to find a savior in the man he&’s come to enslave. Servant of the Shard is the first book in the Sellswords trilogy and the fourteenth book in the Legend of Drizzt series.
Servant of the Underworld
by Aliette De BodardIT IS THE YEAR ONE-KNIFE IN TENOCHTITLAN - THE CAPITAL OF THE AZTECS. The end of the world is kept at bay only by the magic of human sacrifice. A Priestess disappears from an empty room drenched in blood. Acatl, High Priest of the Dead must find her, or break the boundaries between the worlds of th living and the dead. But how do you find someone, living or dead, in a world where blood sacrifices are an everyday occurrence and the very gods stalk the streets?File Under: Fantasy [ Aztec Mystery | Locked Room | Human Sacrifice | The Dead Walk! ]
Servant of the Underworld (Obsidian and Blood #1)
by Aliette De BodardThe first book in the critically acclaimed Obsidian and Blood trilogy:Year One-Knife, Tenochtitlan the capital of the Aztecs. Human sacrifice and the magic of the living blood are the only things keeping the sun in the sky and the earth fertile.A Priestess disappears from an empty room drenched in blood. It should be a usual investigation for Acatl, High Priest of the Dead--except that his estranged brother is involved, and the the more he digs, the deeper he is drawn into the political and magical intrigues of noblemen, soldiers, and priests-and of the gods themselves...REVIEWS:' gripping mystery steeped in blood and ancient Aztec magic. I was enthralled.' -- Sean Williams'An Aztec priest of the dead tries to solve a murder mystery, and finds that politics may be even more powerful than magic. A vivid portrayal of an interesting culture in a truly fresh fantasy novel.' -- Kevin J. Anderson'Amid the mud and maize of the Mexica empire, Aliette de Bodard has composed a riveting story of murder, magic and sibling rivalry.' -- Elizabeth Bear'The world-building is exquisite and we *believe* we are transported to the 15th century Tenotichtlan and together with the superb voice they formed the main reason I enjoyed this book so much... Highly recommended... Ms. de Bodard is a writer to watch.' -- Fantasy Book Critic
Servant: The Acceptance
by L. L. FosterGabrielle Cody has accepted her destiny as God's warrior, charged to destroy all evil, but she wasn't prepared to see Detective Luther Cross ever again. He's the beacon of reality in her life, the one thing that makes her feel human, like a real woman. But Gaby must resist involvement with Luther now, for she is protecting streetwalkers. Her life of retribution is far too dangerous, and this time, it's not just their hearts that won't come out unscathed.
Servant: The Awakening
by L. L. FosterUrban paranormal fantasy featuring Gabrielle Cody: Servant. Slayer. Seducer. Gabrielle Cody has the ability to see the demons among us as they really are-and the responsibility to destroy them. She can't allow anyone to get in her way, even the magnetic Detective Luther Cross. Sensing a malevolent presence watching and stalking her, Gaby is drawn again and again to an abandoned hospital surrounded by an aura of sickness and suffering-and unimaginable evil.
Servant: The Kindred
by Lori Foster as L.L. FosterGabrielle Cody is a paladin?God?s enforcer on earth. But she?s not sure she can endure the life of a holy warrior. Her relationship with Detective Luther Cross is under constant strain already, and its going to get worse. <P><P>There is a monster feeding off of human blood, flesh, and souls and Gaby must stop him. But her passion for Luther distracts her from the terrible connection she has with her quarry?and the creature?s desire to devour her.
Servants and Followers
by Courtney BowenBasha is on a quest for Tau’s Cup, to give to his beloved Jawen. He’s accompanied by his fiery adoptive brother Oaka, and stern mentor Sir Nickleby. Unbeknownst to him, they’re being followed by Nisa—his secret guardian—when tragedy strikes. Beset by fear, doubt, and grief, the group is joined by the talkative falcon, Fato, and the guarded warrior, Monika. Can they all remain steadfast in their quest? Or will betrayal hunt them down in the fortress of Coe Aela? And what strange powers do they possess? Back in Coe Baba, Habala unleashes her fire magic, Brigga spies on suspicious Smidge, and Iibala bonds with Sisila over secrets, as Old Man watches all. As the mayoral debate approaches, who’ll take the podium, and what fate awaits them?
Servants of the Map: Stories
by Andrea Barrett"Gemlike stories that sparkle with intelligence and fire." —O, The Oprah Magazine A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, this wonderfully imagined collection from the "genius enchantress" (Karen Russell) author of Ship Fever, winner of the National Book Award, explores the crossroads of science and desire.Servants of the Map sweeps through two centuries, from the Western Himalayas to the Adirondacks, conjuring characters that travel through the territories of yearning and awakening, of loss and unexpected discovery. A mapper of the highest mountain peaks realizes his true obsession. A young woman afire with scientific curiosity must come to terms with a romantic fantasy. Brothers and sisters, torn apart at an early age, are beset by dreams of reunion. As we move through these richly layered tales, Andrea Barrett weaves subtle connections among the stories within this collection and characters in her earlier works.
Servants of the Storm
by Delilah S. DawsonDovey learns that demons lurk in places other than the dark corners of her mind in this southern gothic fantasy from the author of the Blud series.A year ago, Hurricane Josephine swept through Savannah, Georgia, leaving behind nothing but death and destruction--and taking the life of Dovey's best friend, Carly. Since that night, Dovey has been in a medicated haze, numb to everything around her. But recently she's started to believe she's seeing things that can't be real...including Carly at their favorite café. Determined to learn the truth, Dovey stops taking her pills. And the world that opens up to her is unlike anything she could have imagined. As Dovey slips deeper into the shadowy corners of Savannah--where the dark and horrifying secrets lurk--she learns that the storm that destroyed her city and stole her friend was much more than a force of nature. And now the sinister beings truly responsible are out to finish what they started.
Served Hot (Portland Heat #1)
by Annabeth AlbertFirst in the gay romance series that delivers passion in Portland. &“Tremendously charming and sexy, Served Hot is a knockout!&” —RT Book Reviews In Portland, Oregon, the only thing hotter than the coffee shops, restaurants, and bakeries are the hard-working men who serve it up—hot, fresh, and ready to go—with no reservations . . .Robby is a self-employed barista with a busy coffee cart, a warm smile, and a major crush on one of his customers. David is a handsome finance director who works nearby, eats lunch by himself, and expects nothing but &“the usual&”—small vanilla latte—from the cute guy in the cart. But when David shows up for his first Portland Pride festival, Robby works up the nerve to take their slow-brewing relationship to the next level. David, however, is newly out and single, still grieving the loss of his longtime lover, and unsure if he&’s ready to date again. Yet with every fresh latte, sweet exchange—and near hook-up—David and Robby go from simmering to steaming to piping hot. The question is: Will someone get burned?Praise for the Portland Heat series&“A charming read, a warm, feel-good story with just the right amount of angst (and steam!) featuring two likeable characters.&” —All About Romance on Served Hot&“A really enjoyable story.&” —Joyfully Jay on Baked Fresh &“Sometimes an author just gets everything right . . . Absolutely perfect.&” —Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews on Delivered Fast
Service Model
by Adrian TchaikovskyMurderbot meets Redshirts in a delightfully humorous tale of robotic murder from the Hugo-nominated author of Elder Race and Children of Time.To fix the world they must first break it, further.Humanity is a dying breed, utterly reliant on artificial labor and service.When a domesticated robot gets a nasty little idea downloaded into its core programming, they murder their owner. The robot discovers they can also do something else they never did before: They can run away.Fleeing the household they enter a wider world they never knew existed, where the age-old hierarchy of humans at the top is disintegrating into ruins and an entire robot ecosystem devoted to human wellbeing is having to find a new purpose.Sometimes all it takes is a nudge to overcome the limits of your programming.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Service With a Smile
by Charles Louis FontenayHerbert was truly a gentlemanrobot. The ladies' slightestwish was his command....
Service with a Smile
by P. G. Wodehouse“[Blandings] is an entire world unto itself and, one senses, Wodehouse pours into it his deepest feelings for England.” —Stephen Fry The final Uncle Fred novel marks his return to Blandings Castle to relieve Lord Emsworth’s woes: a nagging secretary, prankster Church Lads, and a plot to thieve his prize-winning sow. Uncle Fred must serve up his brand of sweetness and light to ensure that everything turns out very capital indeed.
Services Rendered: The Case of Dan Shamble, Zombie PI
by Kevin J. AndersonFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, nine hilarious mysteries—two original to this collection—starring a zombie detective who puts the P.I. in R.I.P. Dan Chambeaux was a human private investigator in the Unnatural Quarter, where all the monsters have gathered in hopes of finding normal lives. Even though he was killed in a back alley when a case went sour, Dan &“Shamble&” is still on the case. Even death won&’t keep a good detective down . . . Now, teamed up with his partner Robin Deyer, a bleeding-heart human lawyer who wants justice for all monsters, his ghost girlfriend Sheyenne, and his BHF (Best Human Friend) Officer Toby McGoohan, Shamble solves a host of bizarre mysteries involving Mayan sacrificial Christmas turkeys, a headless man who is sure his head has been kidnapped, a book collector who finds deadly curses instead of valuable autographs, a medusa who battles stringent beauty contest rules, a vengeful poltergeist who won&’t obey a restraining order, an infernal monster cooking contest, and more!
Serving the Serpent
by Daisy BanksDragons, and those who care for them, are in peril. The great book of dragon lore holds the key, and it's up to Ceri and Leif to find a way to keep them all safe. Serving the Serpent by Daisy Banks is a sweet tale of a fantasy world filled with magic and romance.In Wales, Ceridwyn takes up her inherited duty to care for the dragons in the mountains. Awed by them and the huge book about them, she is determined to prove her worth.Far away in Norway, Leif has growing concerns for his sick dragon. He discovers only one cure will stop his dragon's suffering. The mighty Herensuge must journey to find his bonded mate.When they meet, Ceri and Leif make combined efforts to aid the dragons and discover an astonishing surprise. The great lore book each of them protects tells they have a responsibility to the future. At this rare and magical time, not only the dragon pairing must occur.Join Ceri and Leif as they work to keep the sworn silence and keep the dragons safe. Friendship is growing between them, but will it be enough? Can love blossom between two chosen to serve the serpent?Content Notes: Sweet, Contemporary, Fantasy, Multi-Cultural, Music, Magic
Servitude (Reagalos)
by Rebecca CohenReagalos: Book OneLornyc Reagalos, future High Lord of the city of Katraman, enjoys his life as a student, even if he has to keep his relationship with Methian Hadral, heir to the throne of Xenetra, a secret. Unfortunately, Lornyc isn't just any royal student--he's also the grandson of an infamous magic user named Romanus Reagalos, and his grandfather's wild youth is about to catch up with him. Unknown to anyone else, Romanus saw fit to sign his grandson into the life of a valet. Specifically, Methian's valet. The contract--and the strain it puts on his relationship with Methian--is just the start of Lornyc's troubles. Though the Reagalos family was once famous for its magic, Lornyc's father never showed any aptitude, and Lornyc hasn't either--though that doesn't make the next contract, the one that says Lornyc must learn to use his latent powers, any less binding. When Lornyc learns of a plot to remove his father from power, he finds himself racing against time. If he can't master his magic and identify the leader of the plot, he stands to lose everything he knows and loves: his parents, his rank, and Methian.
Será el Amor (Cuentos entrelazados #2)
by Sandra SookooSerá el Amor de Sandra Sookoo (Segunda entrega de la serie Cuentos Entrelazados) La fuerza más poderosa del mundo es el amor. Lady Christiana Tremaine vive en el reino de Vesance, pero cuando su padre vuelve a casarse, su madrastra, Lady Tremaine, le quita todo lo que le corresponde por estatus y la degrada a la posición de doncella, obligándola a responder al ultrajante apodo de Cenicienta. Aunque su monótona vida es horrible, conserva la esperanza de que sus circunstancias cambien, sobre todo cuando recuerda el baile con el príncipe que le robó el corazón. Un encuentro casual con ese mismo hombre fortalece su determinación para cambiar... si consigue sobrevivir a las maquinaciones mortales de esa mujer. Alto August Henry Ferdinand Lansdowne, el Príncipe Encantador de Annanvale, lleva buscando a la mujer que puso su mundo del revés y huyó de él a medianoche, tras perder una zapatilla de cristal. Pese a la maldición que padece, que le obliga a transformarse cada noche en lobo, mantiene la fe en que la mujer que está destinado a amar pase por alto su infortunio. Cuando la encuentra, comienza un cortejo poco convencional y se enamora aún más profundamente de ella, pero su relación romántica está plagada de obstáculos. Cuando la madrastra de Christiana la encierra en una torre alta y encantada, Henry acude en su ayuda, pero cuando Lady Tremaine se entera de sus intrigas para escapar, tiende una trampa al noble príncipe y abandona a Cenicienta a un negro destino, porque la malvada mujer desea poder por encima de todo. Pero mientras hay amor, hay esperanza. La atribulada pareja tendrá que luchar duramente para conseguir su final feliz. Suerte y un poco de magia es todo cuanto necesitan para ganar.