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The Midnight Queen
by Sylvia Izzo HunterIn the hallowed halls of Oxford's Merlin College, the most talented--and highest born--sons of the Kingdom of Britain are taught the intricacies of magickal theory. But what dazzles can also destroy, as Gray Marshall is about to discover... Gray's deep talent for magick has won him a place at Merlin College. But when he accompanies four fellow students on a mysterious midnight errand that ends in disaster and death, he is sent away in disgrace--and without a trace of his power. He must spend the summer under the watchful eye of his domineering professor, Appius Callender, working in the gardens of Callender's country estate and hoping to recover his abilities. And it is there, toiling away on a summer afternoon, that he meets the professor's daughter. Even though she has no talent of her own, Sophie Callender longs to be educated in the lore of magick. Her father has kept her isolated at the estate and forbidden her interest; everyone knows that teaching arcane magickal theory to women is the height of impropriety. But against her father's wishes, Sophie has studied his ancient volumes on the subject. And in the tall, stammering, yet oddly charming Gray, she finally finds someone who encourages her interest and awakens new ideas and feelings. Sophie and Gray's meeting touches off a series of events that begins to unravel secrets about each of them. And after the king's closest advisor pays the professor a closed-door visit, they begin to wonder if what Gray witnessed in Oxford might be even more sinister than it seemed. They are determined to find out, no matter the cost...
The Midnight Queen (Noctis Magicae #1)
by Sylvia Izzo HunterIn a nineteenth-century Britain where magecraft has directed the course of history, a ruthless conspiracy plots intrigue, treason, and murder. Only a pair of brilliant misfits suspect anything is wrong. And to avert disaster, they’ll have to solve a royal mystery more than a decade cold.As the term at Oxford’s Merlin College ends, shy, bookish Gray Marshall accompanies his tutor to the country with nowhere else to go. A misadventure has left him in disgrace with his friends and—temporarily?—without magick. He overheard what sounded like a plan to murder the Master of Merlin. But he has no way to investigate his suspicions, and no one to trust. Until his professor’s odd, neglected middle daughter, Sophie, befriends him, and he realizes there is far more to her than meets the eye.According to her father, Sophie’s dreams of education are unsuitable to a woman. So her midnight library excursions to learn despite him have left her with subtle skills in gathering information, plenty of daring, and even more frustration. As Sophie and Gray begin to guess the aims of the conspirators, they know they must act. But for any chance at justice, they must risk all they have—and change who they are to each other forever…Praise for The Midnight Queen:“Debut novelist Sylvia Izzo Hunter renders both the setting and characters in vivid detail. The structured system of magick gives the fictional world weight, and Hunter manipulates the seemingly disparate plot elements to create tension that culminates in a satisfying conclusion.” — Shelf Awareness“Hunter pulls from a multitude of mystical tales and myths to create her own magical version of Britain that is both innovative and intriguing. ... The Midnight Queen is a novel that readers will be unable to put down.” — RT Book Reviews“The Midnight Queen is a love story that will warm your heart, and a story of magic and struggle, truth and might, in the face of all odds, with some stunning writing that will really hook readers and brings them into the colorful world that Hunter has created.”—Bookworm Blues“Hunter does a splendid job of confounding my expectations ... A fresh and inventive historical novel ... I can’t wait to see what Sylvia Izzo Hunter does next.” — Marie Brennan, author of A Natural History of Dragons“Elegantly written, fast-paced and highly original – a stunning story of magic, scholarship, and true love. Sylvia Izzo Hunter brings both rural Brittany and an alternative Regency England to vivid life. A remarkably assured debut.” — Juliet Marillier, national bestselling author of the Sevenwaters novels
The Midnight Queen (Super Dungeon #5)
by Christopher KeeneThe hope of Crystalia lies in the Prophecy of Five. The prophesied princesses have traveled the kingdom, fighting monsters and tyrants across the realm to bring about peace. But not all of the princesses have returned safely. Without them, darkness begins to overtake the land and its inhabitants. At the center of the growing darkness is the mysterious Midnight Queen, a figure seemingly involved in every plot against the Goddess, including capturing the missing princesses. To protect the kingdom, Otto of the Royal Paladins volunteers to face the Midnight Queen. Eager to rescue their missing sisters, Princesses Sapphire and Emerald accompany him to the center of the darkness—the Midnight Tower. The Midnight Tower is a terrible place—corrupted, deadly, and home to the Midnight Queen. Unless they defeat the evil sorceress, Crystalia will succumb to the dark creatures under the queen&’s command. But the Tower knows their deepest fears, and a battle rages inside, as well as around, them. How will they keep the hope alive when they must overcome their greatest opponents yet—themselves?"A fast-paced adventure set in a fascinating world. Thumbs up!" —Matthew P. Schmidt, author of The City and the Dungeon"Chock-full of adventure and magic, and heroes fighting against great odds!" —Andrew Seiple, author of Threadbare"Great heroes, great villain, and a great story. If you haven't read The Midnight Queen, you're really missing out.&” —Zachariah Dracoulis, author of Galactic Badlands
The Midnight Star (Young Elites #3)
by Marie LuThe thrilling finale to the New York Times bestselling Young Elites series from "hit factory" Marie Lu. There was once a time when darkness shrouded the world, and the darkness had a queen .Adelina Amouteru is done suffering. She's turned her back on those who have betrayed her and achieved the ultimate revenge: victory. Her reign as the White Wolf has been a triumphant one, but with each conquest her cruelty only grows. The darkness within her has begun to spiral out of control, threatening to destroy all she's gained. When a new danger appears, Adelina's forced to revisit old wounds, putting not only herself at risk, but every Elite. In order to preserve her empire, Adelina and her Roses must join the Daggers on a perilous quest--though this uneasy alliance may prove to be the real danger. #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu concludes Adelina's story with this haunting and hypnotizing final installment to the Young Elites series.
The Midnight Sun
by Alexander VerlangenCove does not want to be matched. Matching changes everything. Every moment of Cove’s life has been documented using the most advanced AI system ever created. Every thought, every action, and every dream will be used to determine his perfect match. Ciaran is a dutiful prince of the Space Nation. His family expects a political match. They demand a marriage that will expand their power. When Cove and Ciaran are matched, the world is thrown into chaos.A love match between a surfer and a prince. One that tests the political and social boundaries between two feuding nations. Can love bring peace? Does the technology behind their matching even work? Does any of it matter when power demands their compliance?
The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez
by Robin YardiLife is confusing for Mateo Martinez. He and Johnny Ramirez don't hang out anymore, even though they used to be best friends. He and his new friend Ashwin try to act like brave, old-time knights, but it only gets them in trouble. And last night, two skunks stole Mateo's old trike. Wait—two skunks stole his trike? Mateo is too big for that rusty kid toy. He has a cool, shiny new bike anyway. But Mateo also has a neighborhood to protect. And he's about to begin a big, stinky quest to catch the thieves in the middle of the night! As Mateo protects his neighborhood, he also learns a few things about growing up and letting go. “Take this oath: I, [state your name], will do good, fight for those in need, and read The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez.”—Adam Rex, author of the Cold Cereal Saga
The Midnight Witch
by Paula BrackstonMidnight is the most bewitching hour of them all. From Paula Brackston, the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch's Daughter and The Winter Witch, comes a magical tale that is as dark as it is enchanting. Set in high society Edwardian England, The Midnight Witch is the story of a young witch who faces the choice between love and loyalty to her coven. "The dead are seldom silent. All that is required for them to be heard is that someone be willing to listen. I have been listening to the dead all my life." Lady Lilith Montgomery is the daughter of the sixth Duke of Radnor. She is one of the most beautiful young women in London and engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. She is also a witch. When her father dies, her hapless brother Freddie takes on his title. But it is Lilith, instructed in the art of necromancy, who inherits their father's role as Head Witch of the Lazarus Coven. And it is Lilith who must face the threat of the Sentinels, a powerful group of sorcerers intent on reclaiming the Elixir from the coven's guardianship for their own dark purposes. Lilith knows the Lazarus creed: secrecy and silence. To abandon either would put both the coven and all she holds dear in grave danger. She has spent her life honoring it, right down to her engagement to her childhood friend and fellow witch, Viscount Louis Harcourt. Until the day she meets Bram, a talented artist who is neither a witch nor a member of her class. With him, she must not be secret and silent. Despite her loyalty to the coven and duty to her family, Lilith cannot keep her life as a witch hidden from the man she loves. To tell him will risk everything.
The Midnight Witch (Shadow Chronicles #3)
by Paula Brackston‘The dead are seldom silent. All that is required for them to be heard is that someone be willing to listen. I have been listening to the dead all my life.’Lady Lilith Montgomery is the daughter of the sixth Duke of Radnor. She is one of the most beautiful young women in London and engaged to the city’s most eligible bachelor. She is also a witch. When her father dies, her hapless brother Freddie takes on his title. But it is Lilith who inherits their father’s role as Head Witch of the Lazarus Coven. And it is Lilith who must face the threat of the Sentinels, a powerful group of dark sorcerers . . . Lilith knows the Lazarus creed: secrecy and silence. She has spent her life honouring the code. But then she meets Bram. With him, she must not be secret nor silent. Despite her loyalty to the coven and duty to her family, Lilith cannot keep her life as a witch hidden from the man she loves – yet, to tell him will risk everything.
The Midnighters
by Hana TookeThe Graveyard Book meets Nevermoor in this ghostly tale about two friends, one murder mystery, and a world of intrigue.Find the courage to be extraordinary... Ema Vašková has always felt different. In a family of famous scientists, there&’s not much room for superstition or omens—but they seem to follow Ema wherever she goes. It doesn&’t help that she appears to predict events before they happen, and has a peculiar fear of shadows... When Ema is sent to stay with her eccentric uncle in Prague, she fears she&’ll lose the chance to ever fit in. But then she meets Silvie—a girl who finally sees Ema for the extraordinary girl that she is. Soon the girls are meeting for secret midnight adventures and facing Ema&’s fears together. But then disaster strikes. Silvie goes missing—and it&’s up to Ema to find her. Now she must gather the courage to hunt the city, find her friend, and uncover the secrets of the one clue Silvie left as to where she might be—inside the mysterious Midnight Guild...
The Midnite Show
by Cullen BunnFrom the creators of The Sixth Gun and Manor Black comes this new supernatural horror series about monsters of the silver screen coming to life and wreaking havoc on a small town.Basil Saxon is a legend among horror fans. Over fifty years ago, he vanished during a freak accident on the set of the film that would have been his masterpiece. The cursed film—God of Monsters—was never completed and has never been seen. But when a film festival shows footage from the long-lost movie, classic horror monsters manifest to wreak havoc and terror on the unsuspecting populace. A ragtag group of misfits must band together to stop the most famous creatures of all time and send them back to the realm of celluloid nightmares.Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, Bill Crabtree, and Jim Campbell unleash this tale of terror. Popcorn not included. Collects issues #1–#4 of The Midnite Show comic book series, along with a sketchbook section, and pinup artwork by Dan Brereton, Francesco Francavilla, Kelley Jones, and more!
The Midwich Cuckoos
by John WyndhamA genre-defining tale of first contact by one of the twentieth century&’s most brilliant—and neglected—science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called &“the best writer of science fiction that England has ever produced.&”&“In my opinion, [John] Wyndham&’s chef d&’oeuvre . . . a graphic metaphor for the fear of unwanted pregnancies . . . I myself had a dream about a highly intelligent nonhuman baby after reading this book.&”—Margaret Atwood, Slate What if the women of a sleepy English village all became simultaneously pregnant, and the children, once born, possessed supernatural—and possibly alien—powers? A mysterious silver object appears in quiet, picture-perfect Midwich. A day later, the object is gone—and all the women in the village, they will come to learn, are now pregnant. The resultant children of Midwich are shockingly, frighteningly other. Faced with these unfathomable and potentially unstoppable children, the question arises: What will humanity do when faced with the threat of the unknown?
The Midwich Cuckoos (Fast Track Classics Ser.)
by John WyndhamThe classic science fiction horror novel of possessed children that inspired the terrifying Village of the Damned films. In John Wyndham&’s classically elegant, calm style, this novel explores the arrival of a collective intelligence on earth that threatens to eliminate mankind. The quiet, eerie changes that befall Midwich manifest in strange ways: On the surface, everything seems normal, but scratch a little deeper and there is a clear sense of dread. After the night of September 26, every woman of childbearing age is pregnant, all to give birth at the same time, to children who are all alike—their eyes mesmerizing, void of emotion. These children are innately possessed with unimaginable mental powers and a formidable intelligence. It is these children who develop into an unstoppable force, capable of anything and far out-reaching other humans in cunning. Whatever dwells in Midwich is sowing the seeds for a master race of ruthless and inhumane creatures who are bent on nothing less than absolute and total domination. The London Evening Standard called The Midwich Cuckoos &“humane and urbane with a lightly sophisticated wit putting the ideas into shape.&” Wyndham skillfully heightens the terror by making his narrative so rational and matter-of-fact. In such a nuclear and technological age, this story is rich in irony in that it is set in the picturesque, bucolic English Village and the &“enemy,&” or, the threat is seeming cherubim. &“Exciting, unsettling and technically brilliant.&” —The Spectator
The Midwife's Baby
by Fiona McArthurThe consultant's special deliveryEight months pregnant and a bridesmaid isn't midwife Georgia Winton's ideal situation…and it just got worse! When her contractions begin during the wedding ceremony, the only person who can save her and her baby is the groom‖ gorgeous, dedicated consultant Max Beresford. Together they save the life of little baby Elsa, and neither could be more thrilled.What will Max do now? His planned marriage of convenience never happened, because he didn't say "I do," and Georgia and her little girl have stolen his heart. Georgia is also in trouble, and she needs a protector—a role Max is happy to take on. But he wants to be more than that. He wants to be a real husband and father this time.
The Midwife's Special Delivery
by Carol MarinelliA baby for a midwife?It's been three years since he left. Now gorgeous Dr. Rory Donovan is back. And midwife Ally Jameson is determined not to lose her heart to him a second time. Surrounded by the excitement and joy of the baby ward, it's hard for Ally not to remember the love they once shared. Especially when Rory is so caring and gentle with her.But Donovan has always known how much Ally really wants children of her own. Will Rory's feelings for Ally give him the courage to stay this time and have with her the family they both need?
The Midwife's Touch
by Sue HarrisonA rare gift determines one woman&’s destiny in the breathtaking debut of a new trilogy from the international-bestselling author of the Ivory Carver Trilogy. At just six years old, it becomes clear that China Creed&’s birthright, passed down from her mother&’s side of the family, is the power to grant wishes with only a touch. In their small Ozark town, where superstition runs rampant, the only person who can be trusted with her secret is the Cherokee midwife and healer who makes China her apprentice. After the tumult of the Civil War, a new doctor arrives in town who is curious about the lovely young woman who can birth babies and banish hexes. As his interest in her deepens and China&’s life is torn apart by her mother&’s death and accusations of witchcraft, she will have to decide if her secret—and her heart—are finally safe in his hands. In this epic nineteenth-century tale of alienation and avarice, survival and sacrifice, China will travel from the backwoods of Missouri to the mansions of Manhattan, as she searches for a future where she is finally free to trust, to love, and to touch . . . Praise for the writing of Sue Harrison &“Mythic storytelling.&” —The Washington PostBook World on Mother Earth, Father Sky &“Under Harrison&’s hand, ancient Alaska comes beautifully alive.&” —The Denver Post on Cry of the Wind &“Harrison expertly frames dramatic events with depictions of prehistoric life in the Aleutian Islands.&” —The New York Times Book Review on Mother Earth, Father Sky &“Harrison once again displays her first-rate storytelling talents . . . A warm yarn from the frozen North and as authentic as all get-out.&” —Kirkus Reviews on Song of the River
The Midwinter Witch: A Graphic Novel (The Witch Boy)
by Molly Knox OstertagThe acclaimed world of The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch comes to a thrilling conclusion in a new adventure about magic, family, and finding your true power.Magic has a dark side . . .Aster always looks forward to the Midwinter Festival, a reunion of the entire Vanissen family that includes competitions in witchery and shapeshifting. This year, he's especially excited to compete in the annual Jolrun tournament-as a witch. He's determined to show everyone that he's proud of who he is and what he's learned, but he knows it won't be easy to defy tradition.Ariel has darker things on her mind than the Festival-like the mysterious witch who's been visiting her dreams, claiming to know the truth about Ariel's past. She appreciates everything the Vanissens have done for her. But Ariel still craves a place where she truly belongs.The Festival is a whirlwind of excitement and activity, but for Aster and Ariel, nothing goes according to plan. When a powerful and sinister force invades the reunion, threatening to destroy everything the young witches have fought for, can they find the courage to fight it together? Or will dark magic tear them apart?
The Might (The Raven Rings)
by Siri PettersenTHE MIGHT is the furious conclusion to the fantasy epic THE RAVEN RINGS and is about the search for one's own roots, prejudices, power struggles, arrogance and love.I loved (Odin's Child) deeply from the first to the last word, and was instantly and thoroughly immersed. -- Laini Taylor, bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone. ...The story examines and upends everything its characters believe in, including their world, their history, their faith, and themselves, while intertwining elements of politics and Norse mythology with a side of forbidden romance. Kirkus Reviews Blood magic, blackmail, and battle rock a rich world of fading magic to its core in this internationally bestselling Norwegian epic fantasy. Publishers Weekly The intrigue, scope, and depth of His Dark Materials, set in an immersive Nordic world as fierce and unforgettable as its characters. Rosaria Munda, author Fireborne/Flamefall - Aurelian Cycle The world building is stupendous. MidWest Book Review HIrka has been sent to the world of the blind, a powerful and immortal people whom she has been taught to fear since infancy--and who now see her as their only chance to reignite a thousand-year-old war. The blind will use Hirka's ability to travel between worlds to return to Ym, the land where Hirka grew up and where the blind were betrayed all those years ago. And this time, they will prevail. Hirka is torn between her loyalties to the people who birthed her and the people who raised her, between the savior she is expected to be and the individual she wants to be. And every choice she makes pulls her further away from Rime, the love of her life, who is doing everything he can to stop Ym from falling to pieces all around him. A million things stand between Hirka and Rime. But only together can they stop the end of the worlds.
The Mightiest Machine: Aarn Munro Book 1 (AARN MUNRO)
by John W. CampbellA million light-years from Earth, one solitary spaceship floats through a vast swarm of enemies. The ship was an experimental vessel from Earth that utilised a revolutionary new concept in space mechanics, developed by the near-superman Aarn Munro. The enemy vessels were wholly unknown to Mankind, for the new drive had taken the Terran vessel into an unmapped void, where not even the telescopes of Earth had ever penetrated before...
The Mightiest Machine: Aarn Munro Book 1 (Aarn Munro Ser.)
by John W. CampbellA million light-years from Earth, one solitary spaceship floats through a vast swarm of enemies. The ship was an experimental vessel from Earth that utilised a revolutionary new concept in space mechanics, developed by the near-superman Aarn Munro. The enemy vessels were wholly unknown to Mankind, for the new drive had taken the Terran vessel into an unmapped void, where not even the telescopes of Earth had ever penetrated before...
The Mightiest Man
by Patrick FahyHe had betrayed mankind, but he was not afraid of the consequences--ever!
The Mighty Avengers
by Richard ThomasWhen Earth is overwhelmed with Super-Villains, time traveling conquerors, alien invaders, mythical beasts and robots bent on the total destruction of humanity... the world calls upon its Mightiest Heroes: THE MIGHTY AVENGERS! Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk, Ant Man, and the Wasp assemble into the ultimate force for good!
The Mighty Avengers (Little Golden Book)
by Billy WrecksMarvel's greatest heroes—including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and the Hulk—come together in this all-new Little Golden Book. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love reading the exciting adventures of the Mighty Avengers!
The Mighty Crusaders Vol. 1 (Mighty Crusaders #1)
by Ian FlynnThe mightiest team of superheroes are back! A throw-down with a prehistoric terror in the heart of Washington D.C. sets the stage for the dramatic return of a wayward hero! Meanwhile, half a world away, a sinister plan begins to awaken an ancient evil!PLUS: Riverdale High's new substitute teacher is very odd. Snubbed by the scientific community, he plans his revenge--on the students of Riverdale High! It's going to take a team of people with some mighty powers to stop him. Archie Comics' two most renowned superhero teams are going to meet up for the first time ever!
The Mighty Dead
by William Campbell GaultWhat would it be like to live in a world which has conquered the near planets but abolished all literature? Bill Gault gives us a look at a world like this--in a not too distant future which finds all our pressure groups united to rule the roost.
The Mighty Marvel Dictionary: An Illustrated Glossary from Avengers to X-Men
by Robb PearlmanThe Mighty Marvel Dictionary (thuh my-tee mahr-vuhl dik-shuh-ner-ee) noun: an illustrated A-to-Z glossary that provides readers of all ages a redefined, never-before-seen exploration of the code names, items, teams, locations, and sound effects that have shaped Marvel Comics for over 85 years Featuring more than 1,000 definitions of the words that have been the foundation of Marvel Comics&’ epic stories, this illustrated compendium is the perfect gift for Marvel fans of all ages. Encounter iconic heroes, antiheroes, villains, and synthezoids including Hulk, Black Widow, Storm, Wolverine, Mystique, Echo, Kingpin, Lizard, Abomination, M.O.D.O.K., H.E.R.B.I.E., Carnage, and Venom. Infiltrate the membership rosters of Marvel&’s most iconic groups, teams, and organizations including the Avengers, the X-Men, Alpha Flight, S.H.I.E.L.D., the Sinister Six, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Hydra, and the Nova Corps. Discover a hidden lair&’s worth of artifacts, weapons, and technology including Doctor Doom&’s Doombots, the Eye of Agamotto, the Zodiac Key, the Ultimate Nullifier, the Superhuman Registration Act, the Infinity Gauntlet, and all six of the Infinity Stones. Explore Multiverse-spanning locations that serve as backdrops to countless epic adventures including Wakanda, Hala, Atlantis, the Raft, Krakoa, Knowhere, Attilan, and all ten of the Realms connected by Yggradsil. Echo the distinctive and onomatopoeic sounds that reverberate off the comic book page including bamf, snikt, thwip, poink, and bada-boom! Assemble the accessories and garments that make up a costume or uniform including cape, hood, mask, crown, and tunic. Unleash the power of the words behind the worlds and characters you love with The Mighty Marvel Dictionary.