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The Winnowing Flame Trilogy: The complete British Fantasy Award-winning series (The Winnowing Flame Trilogy)
by Jen WilliamsJoin the heroes of the THE WINNOWING FLAME TRILOGY as they battle a terrible and ancient evil, in the complete collection from the two-time British Fantasy Award-winning author Jen Williams. Perfect for fans of Adrian Tchaikovsky, Brandon Sanderson and Scott Lynch.'Diverse, different and intriguing . . . this is fantasy at its very best' STARBURST _______________ THE NINTH RAIN The great city of Ebora once glittered with gold. Now its streets are stalked by wolves. Tormalin the Oathless has no taste for sitting around waiting to die - and when eccentric explorer, Lady Vincenza 'Vintage' de Grazon, offers him employment, he sees an easy way out.Joined by a fugitive witch with a tendency to set things on fire, the adventurers are quickly drawn into a tangled conspiracy of magic and war. For the Jure'lia are coming, and the Ninth Rain must fall... THE BITTER TWINS The Ninth Rain has fallen. The Jure'lia are awake.Tormalin the Oathless and the fell-witch Noon must rally the first war-beasts to be born in Ebora for three centuries - hatched too soon and with no memory of their past incarnations, these winged creature are unprepared to face an ancient enemy who grow stronger each day.Vintage believes the key to uniting the war-beasts may lie on a distant and mysterious island. A perilous journey lies ahead, while new monsters lie in wait for those left behind. THE POISON SONG The war is far from over.In Ebora, all is chaos, all is confusion. The connection that Tormalin, Noon and Vintage share with their war-beasts has kept them alive so far, but with Tor's sister Hestillion hell-bent on bringing ruthless order to the next enemy attack - the people of Sarn will need all the help they can get.Noon knows just where to recruit a new - and powerful - army. But even she underestimates the epic quest that is to come: a reckoning that will change Sarn forever. _______________⭐ READERS LOVE THE WINNOWING FLAMES TRILOGY ⭐'One of my FAVOURITE epic fantasies. . . takes all the old favourite conventions and tropes, and changes them, for the better''Jen William's takes world building to a different level entirely''A fantastic unique world, wonderful characters, plenty of snark and humour, weird and wonderful monsters, and some brutal plot twists''One of my favourite fantasy series in years. I could not put my Kindle down''One of the best combinations of stunning world-building, epic storytelling and memorable characters I've ever read!''The kind of inventive, diverse, and emotional fantasy writing the genre really needs . . . so creative, so vibrant and refreshingly different''Quite simply one of the best fantasy novel trilogies I have read in a long time''The kind of fantasy that makes you feel really, really good. It gives you hope. It feeds your soul'
The Winslow Incident: A Novel
by Elizabeth VossAs a mysterious affliction spreads, a sleepy small town descends into madness in this &“strikingly original&” thriller and Daphne du Maurier Award nominee (Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Extinction). Everything seems normal in Winslow, Washington, as the tourists arrive for summer fun—the carnival in Prospect Park, the ghost-town tour—and the locals retreat to Ruby Creek to cool off. The only thing that&’s unusual is the death of Pard Holloway&’s cattle after a brief, strange illness. But now the disease seems to be spreading to humans. One by one, individuals deteriorate into lunacy. Seventeen-year-old Hazel Winslow, however, is perfectly healthy. That leaves her to confront the crisis on her own while her father, the sheriff, heads into the woods to hunt a fearsome creature; her boyfriend grows delusional; and ghosts invade her grandmother&’s broken-down mansion. How can she reason with them when their minds aren&’t functioning? And what would be worse—succumbing to the sickness, or being the last sane person left? Inspired by true events and informed by historical accounts, this modern Gothic tale evokes the mass hysteria of the Salem witch trials and the terror of the events in Pont-Saint-Esprit, France, in 1951. &“Plenty of thrills.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Winter Boy
by Sally Wiener GrottaReminiscent of Margaret Atwood, Mary Doria Russell and Ursula K. LeGuin, The Winter Boyexplores important political and social issues within a dynamic, character-driven otherworld, wrapped up in masterful storytelling.The Valley of the Alleshi is the center of all civilization, the core and foundation of centuries of peace. A cloistered society of widows, the Alleshi, has forged peace by mentoring young men who will one day become the leaders of the land. Each boy is paired with a single Allesha for a season of intimacy and learning, using time-honored methods that include storytelling, reason and sex. However, unknown to all but a hidden few, the peace is fracturing from pressures within and beyond, hacking at the very essence of their civilization.Amidst this gathering political maelstrom, Rishana, a young new idealistic Allesha, takes her First Boy, Ryl, for a winter season of training. But Ryl is a "problem boy," who fights Rishana every step of the way. At the same time, Rishana uncovers a web of conspiracies that could not only destroy Ryl, but threaten to tear their entire society apart. And a winter that should have been a gentle, quiet season becomes one of conflict, anger and danger. "...with the kind of mysterious tone and a sense of a complete world apart that is the hallmark of the best.... The Winter Boy... exists in... a mythic, spiritual realm. Even ordinary lines resonate with this sense of the unseen." - Peter Damien Bellis, author of "The Conjure Man""...a very rewarding read that raises your self-awareness in a way that only great books do.... A literary triumph" - Dr. Babus Ahmed "Sally Wiener Grotta blends pain, love, lust and adventure into a tale you may not want to put down." - Robin Baum"The Winter Boy is an intriguing story that's unlike any other I have read." - L.A. Sherman
The Winter Charlatan (The Storyteller Series #3)
by Victoria McCombsA beautiful spin on a tale we all know and love, THE WINTER CHARLATAN is full of magic, lies, betrayal, honor, and courage. --Casey L. Bond, author of WHEN WISHES BLEED A curse, a deadly struggle for the throne, and a girl who will fight to save her kingdom at all costs. THE WINTER CHARLATAN had me squealing with each twisty turn! I'm obsessed with this sleeping beauty retelling. --Danielle Harrington, award-winning author of THE HOLLIS TIMEWIRE SERIES “Don’t fret, dear one. Sleep will be the start of a great adventure for you.” Sleeping Beauty fell asleep. But then, her daughter did too. Scared of the pattern repeating, Sleeping Beauty’s daughter seeks out the cave mages who promised that if she gave birth, it’d be a boy—safe from the curse’s effects. But the queen also has a daughter, Rowan. To hide this liability, she switches Rowan with a boy and grooms him to take the throne while leaving her daughter in the care of a local lord. Rowan grows up hating the boy who took her crown and vows to break the curse so she can take her rightful place as queen. But when a neighboring kingdom threatens war, Rowan must work with the fraud prince to save Elenvérs. She pledges herself as a spy to the enemy court, living in the heart of danger. If she can’t save her kingdom before the curse takes effect, there may be nothing left to wake up to. If you enjoy fairy tale retellings, you might also love: THE STORYTELLER’S DAUGHTER WOODS OF SILVER AND LIGHT
The Winter Duke
by Claire Eliza BartlettShe survived the curse. Now she must survive the throne.All Ekata wants is to stay alive--and the chance to prove herself as a scholar. Once Ekata's brother is finally named heir to the dukedom of Kylma Above, there will be nothing to keep her at home with her murderous family. Not her books or her experiments, not her family's icy castle atop a frozen lake, not even the tantalizingly close Kylma Below, a mesmerizing underwater kingdom that provides her family with magic. But just as escape is within reach, her parents and twelve siblings fall under a strange sleeping sickness, and no one can find a cure.In the space of a single night, Ekata inherits the title of duke, her brother's captivating warrior bride, and ever-encroaching challengers from without--and within--her ministry. Nothing has prepared Ekata for diplomacy, for war, for love...or for a crown she has never wanted. If Kylma Above is to survive, Ekata must seize her family's magic and power. And if Ekata is to survive, she must quickly decide how she will wield them both. The Winter Duke is an enchanted tale of intrigue by Claire Eliza Bartlett, author of the acclaimed feminist fantasy We Rule the Night.
The Winter Frost (School for Unusual Magic)
by Liz MontagueThree friends discover magic and mayhem around every corner of their school in this illustrated series from New Yorkercartoonist and NAACP Image Award nominee Liz Montague that's perfect for fans of Witchlings and The Wizards of Waverly Place.After a chaotic semester of Elementary Magic, Rose, Amethyst, and Lav have found themselves with new magical skills up their sleeves which will come in handy when they begin Middle Magic next year. But school is the last thing on their minds over winter break. Tensions are high between the Land Walkers and the Merfolk's mysterious leader Frost. Worse, Amethyst's mom has gone missing with an extremely illegal wand, and everyone--their classmates, Principal Ivy, the Committee--thinks she's somehow involved in the disappearance of Rose's cousin Heather. But Amethyst is determined to find her mother and set everything right. Her mom just has to be innocent!When a secret about Amethyst's identity is revealed, her whole world comes crashing down. She doesn't understand how her mom could keep something so important from her. Is her mom actually the villain or is something even darker at work here? She'll have to trust that Rose and Lav can keep the peace above ground while she ventures underwater for answers...
The Winter Garden
by Nicola CornickSweeping across generations from the 1600s to the present day and inspired by the true story of the leader of the infamous Gunpowder Plot, Nicola Cornick&’s latest historical mystery combines past and present story lines that fans of Philippa Gregory and Susanna Kearsley will devour.1605: Anne Catesby fears for her family. Her son, the darkly charismatic Robert, is secretly plotting to kill the king, placing his wife and child in grave danger. Anne must make a terrible choice: betray her only child or risk her family&’s security…and her very life.Present Day: When her dreams of becoming a musician are shattered, Lucy takes refuge in her family&’s ancestral home in Oxfordshire. Everyone knows it was originally home to the notorious gunpowder plotter Robert Catesby. As Lucy spends more time in the beautiful winter garden that Robert made, she starts to have strange visions of a woman in Tudor dress, terrified and facing a heartbreaking dilemma. As Lucy's and Anne&’s stories converge, a shared secret that has echoed through the centuries separating them will change Lucy&’s life forever…
The Winter Goddess: A Novel
by Megan Barnard&“The Winter Goddess is a gripping, bittersweet tale that explores love, loss, and the price of power and immortality. . . a perfect read for cold winter nights. I couldn&’t put it down.&” —Genevieve Gornichek, bestselling author of The Weaver and the Witch Queen"Utterly bewitching. . . Barnard's novel pairs the beauty and fragility of the human experience with the sharp bite of winter. The result is an enthralling and emotional saga mythology lovers everywhere won't want to miss!" —A.D. Rhine, author of Daughters of BronzeA goddess is cursed to endlessly live and die as a mortal until she understands the value of human life, in this inventive, moving reimagining of Irish mythology.Cailleach, goddess of winter, was not born to be a blight on humanity, but she became one. She would say with scorn that it was their own fault: mortals were selfish, thoughtless, and destructive, bringing harm to each other and the earth without cause or qualms.One day, Cailleach goes too far. Thousands die, lost to her brutal winter. In punishment, her mother Danu, queen of the gods, strips the goddess of her powers and sends Cailleach to earth, to live and die as the mortals she so despises, until she understands what it is to be one of them. Though determined to live in solitude, Cailleach finds that she cannot help but reach for the people she once held in such disdain. She loves and mourns in equal measure, and in opening herself to humanity, hears tales not meant for immortal ears—including a long-buried secret that will redefine what it means to be a god.From the author of the &“stunning . . . riveting&” historical reenvisioning Jezebel (Library Journal), a vividly imagined and arresting story of a goddess punished—and a goddess reborn, as she discovers the importance of a life ephemeral…and what it means to truly be alive.
The Winter King
by C. L. WilsonAn epic new fantasy romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author C. L. WilsonAfter three long years of war, starkly handsome Wynter Atrialan will have his vengeance on Summerlea's king by taking one of the man's beautiful, beloved daughters as his bride. But though peace is finally at hand, Wynter's battle with the Ice Heart, the dread power he embraced to avenge his brother's death, rages on.Khamsin Coruscate, Princess of Summerlea and summoner of Storms, has spent her life exiled to the shadows of her father's palace. Reviled by her father, marriage to Wintercraig's icy king was supposed to be a terrible punishment, but instead offers Kham her first taste of freedom--and her first taste of overwhelming passion.As fierce, indomitable Wynter weathers even Khamsin's wildest storms, surprising her with a tenderness she never expected, Kham wants more than Wynter's passion--she yearns for his love. But the power of the Ice Heart is growing, dangerous forces are gathering, and a devastating betrayal puts Khamsin and Wynter to the ultimate test.
The Winter King
by Jay MendellJack Frost is used to causing problems, but he isn't used to dealing with consequences. When he accidentally destroys the Winter Crest, his one responsibility and the artifact that helps keep the balance of the seasons in the Fae Realm, he needs to find some way to solve this issue before anyone else can find out.Morozko, A.K.A. Old Man Winter, is a former candidate for the position Jack now holds. He would know how to assist Jack with the Crest, but there's just one problem: Morozko has left the Fae Realm long ago, and is notorious for despising the politics involved. Will Morozko be willing to put aside his enmity to help out a stranger, or will Jack have to attempt some more ... persuasive methods?
The Winter King: A Novel of Arthur (The Warlord Chronicles, No. #1)
by Bernard Cornwell[Back Cover] The tale begins in Dark Age Britain, a land where Arthur has been banished and Merlin has disappeared, where a child-king sits unprotected on the throne, where religion vies with magic for the souls of the people. It is to this desperate land that Arthur returns, a man at once utterly human and truly heroic: a man of honor, loyalty, and amazing valor; a man who loves Guinevere more passionately than he should; a man whose life is at once tragic and triumphant. As Arthur fights to keep a flicker of civilization alive in a barbaric world, Bernard Cornwell makes a familiar tale into a legend all over again.
The Winter Knife
by Laramie Kay SassevilleLorsqu’un adolescent populaire est retrouvé mort, la tuerie est mise sur le compte d’une meute de chiens errants. Est-ce vraiment un hasard si sa disparition survient juste après avoir mis en furie la jeune Haley, 14 ans, une ado déchirée entre sa colère et son désir de faire partie de sa communauté ? D'autres attaques impliquent une créature mythique des bois de Northwoods, avec laquelle elle s'est liée d'amitié les étés précédents. Alors que la police mène une chasse au puma dans la ville, Haley élabore un plan désespéré, impliquant le vol d’une voiture et l’utilisation de son lien empathique pour éloigner la créature de la ville – seule au cœur d'un blizzard qui rend les routes dangereuses même pour des conducteurs expérimentés. Si elle échoue, son monstre, ou d’autres membres de sa communauté, mourront.
The Winter Long (October Daye #8)
by Seanan McGuireToby thought she understood her own past; she thought she knew the score. She was wrong. It's time to learn the truth.
The Winter Long (Toby Daye #8)
by Seanan McGuireToby thought she understood her own past; she thought she knew the score.She was wrong.It's time to learn the truth.
The Winter Lord
by Jaye EdgertonWhen Erik, a human scholar and amateur mage, sets out to find Alfheim, the legendary home of the light-elves, he has nothing to lose. His village suffers under a mysterious Unending Winter, and his lover died in a hunting accident while trying to find food. Erik wants to find a way to end the cold, but he doesn't expect a beautiful but Winter-cursed fey lord who wants him for his champion--and his bedmate. Lord Therial is an elemental creature, tied to the land, and the elves of his kingdom revere him like a spoiled but rightful ruler. A spell cast by a rival fey locks him and his little corner of Alfheim into a perpetual Winter that seems connected to the one afflicting Erik's home. If Erik fails to defeat the enemy, both realms will remain trapped forever.
The Winter Oak
by James A. HetleyFrom the book jacket: In the realm known as the Summer Country-the violent land of blood and magic where myth and legend are all too real-Maureen Pierce has claimed her place among the powerful. But her many scars have yet to heal. She struggles to come to terms with her tragic life, while trying to find some way to allow the warrior Brian Albion into her heart. Her sister, Jo, still lives in the world of men-fighting the demons that have haunted her own nightmares. But the sisters' unresolved fear and anger are about to be turned against them-as Fiona, the dark witch whom they vanquished together, see cs revenge. And she has allied herself with the dread dragon Khe'sha. Now, the only chance they have is to overcome the pain that has cursed them their entire lives, and face sinister forces bent on their destruction...
The Winter Players
by Tanith LeeShe distrusted him at first, not least because she knew his words were lies. "Call me Grey," he said, but that was not his name. Fear gripped her like a hand.No one but the priestess could look upon the relics: the Ring, the Jewel and the Bone. It was for the bone that this grey stranger had come. He was like a thief, but she realized with a sinking heart that he was armed with as much magic as herself, and maybe more.
The Winter Prince
by R. CooperHis heart stolen by a powerful pari's magic, a young prince's veins slowly fill with ice. That is what the stories say. Three years have passed since, and all efforts to save Kisin have failed. He won't survive another winter. To save the prince's life, Razin, the court wizard and Kisin's childhood friend, plans to seek out the pari. But unbeknownst to Razin, Kisin's heart was never stolen; he gave it freely to escape the pain of impossible love--his love for Razin. Razin won't accept Kisin's fate, for reasons obvious to anyone who knows anything of love. Kisin agrees to the desperate quest, out of duty and a need to protect Razin. They are soon joined by Kişin's once-bethrothed, Lana, the daughter of the khan, who seeks to break the curse that has turned her into a beast. But it isn't long before Razin realizes saving his prince will require more than simply retrieving his heart. Razin will have to convince him to want it.
The Winter Princess (Mermaid Tales #20)
by Debbie DadeyPearl needs her merfriends&’ help when she&’s named Winter Princess and finds out she&’s going to be a big sister in this sparkling Mermaid Tales adventure.Pearl is over the moon when she gets the fin-tastic news that she&’s been picked to be the next Winter Princess! She can&’t help gushing to Shelly, Kiki, and Echo about the beautiful dress she&’ll get to wear and how all eyes will be on her when she makes her big speech at the Winter Festival. She can&’t wait to tell her parents! But her parents have some news of their own…Pearl is going to be a big sister! They&’re adopting a baby boy, and he&’ll be coming home with them right around the time of the Winter Festival. Suddenly, instead of glittering gowns and princess tiaras, Pearl has to talk about new cradles and baby toys. How can her new brother be stealing all of her parents&’ attention before he&’s even here? Can Pearl convince her parents that a messy, noisy baby is the last thing they need? Or will she discover she&’s more suited to being a big sister than she thought?
The Winter Queen (Erast Fandorin #1)
by Andrew Bromfield Boris AkuninMoscow, May 1876: What would cause a talented young student from a wealthy family to shoot himself in front of a promenading public in the Alexander Gardens? Decadence and boredom, most likely, is what the commander of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Moscow Police thinks, but still he finds it curious enough to send the newest member of the division, Erast Fandorin, a young man of irresistible charm, to the Alexander Gardens precinct for more information. <P><P> Fandorin is not satisfied with the conclusion that this is an open-and-shut case, nor with the preliminary detective work the precinct has done—and for good reason: The bizarre and tragic suicide is soon connected to a clear case of murder, witnessed firsthand by Fandorin. There are many unresolved questions. Why, for instance, have both victims left their fortunes to an orphanage run by the English Lady Astair? And who is the beautiful “A.B.,” whose signed photograph is found in the apparent suicide’s apartment? Relying on his keen intuition, the eager sleuth plunges into an investigation that leads him across Europe, landing him at the deadly center of a terrorist conspiracy of worldwide proportions.<P> In this thrilling mystery that brings nineteenth-century Russia to vivid life, Akunin has created one of the most eagerly anticipated novels in years.
The Winter Riddle
by Sam HookerOnce upon a time, the North Pole was a very noisy place. A kingdom cowered under the maniacal rule of the White Queen, The Vikings raided and pillaged as they were wont to do, and the Winter Witch avoided talking to any of them. <P><P> When her peace and quiet are obliterated by threats of war and Ragnarok, she’ll try anything to get them back. When casting spells to become nearly invisible and dealing with otherworldly powers fail, the Winter Witch needs to forge an alliance with Santa—a retired warrior who’s anything but jolly—to save the North Pole from calamity. <P><P> Will the Vikings take up arms against the frost giants? Will an evil necromancer keep the kingdom in the grip of fear? And for the love of Christmas, will everyone who isn’t the Winter Witch please stop meddling with dark forces beyond mortal comprehension for a bit? <P><P> Deck the halls and bar the doors! We’re in for a long winter’s night.
The Winter Road
by Adrian SelbyThe brutally powerful story of a daring warrior traveling a path that might bring salvation to her people...or lead her to ruin. For fans of Mark Lawrence, Andrzej Sapkowski, and Joe Abercrombie.The Circle - a thousand miles of perilous forests and warring clans. No one has ever tamed such treacherous territory before, but ex-soldier Teyr Amondsen, veteran of a hundred battles, is determined to try.With a merchant caravan protected by a crew of skilled mercenaries, Teyr embarks on a dangerous mission to forge a road across the untamed wilderness that was once her home. But a warlord has risen in the wilds of the Circle, uniting its clans and terrorizing its people. Teyr's battles are far from over . . .For more from Adrian Selby, check out:Snakewood
The Winter Road
by Adrian SelbyA gritty and epic adventure to appeal to fans of Mark Lawrence, Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher and Joe Abercrombie - The Winter Road is a fantasy novel which remembers that battles leave all kinds of scars.'A bold, assured storyteller' PETER NEWMAN author of The VagrantThe greatest empire of them all began with a road.The Circle - a thousand miles of perilous forests and warring clans. No one has ever tamed such treacherous territory before, but ex-soldier Teyr Amondsen, veteran of a hundred battles, is determined to try. With a merchant caravan protected by a crew of skilled mercenaries, Amondsen embarks on a dangerous mission to forge a road across the untamed wilderness that was once her home. But a warlord rises in the wilds of the Circle, uniting its clans and terrorising its people. Teyr's battles may not be over yet . . .All roads lead back to war.Praise for Adrian Selby:'This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster . . . Highly recommended' JOHN GWYNNE'Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie' RT BOOK REVIEWS'A lot to enjoy, especially if you are a fan of dark, gritty, old-soldier stories' FANTASY FACTION'Wears its grimdark on its sleeve . . . a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, triumph and loss' INTERZONE 'I give it nothing but the highest recommendation' GRIMDARK MAGAZINE For more epic fantasy action from Adrian Selby, check out SNAKEWOOD or follow him on twitter at @adrianlselby for updates.
The Winter Road
by Adrian SelbyA gritty and epic adventure to appeal to fans of Mark Lawrence, Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher and Joe Abercrombie - The Winter Road is a fantasy novel which remembers that battles leave all kinds of scars.'A bold, assured storyteller' PETER NEWMAN author of The VagrantThe greatest empire of them all began with a road.The Circle - a thousand miles of perilous forests and warring clans. No one has ever tamed such treacherous territory before, but ex-soldier Teyr Amondsen, veteran of a hundred battles, is determined to try. With a merchant caravan protected by a crew of skilled mercenaries, Amondsen embarks on a dangerous mission to forge a road across the untamed wilderness that was once her home. But a warlord rises in the wilds of the Circle, uniting its clans and terrorising its people. Teyr's battles may not be over yet . . .All roads lead back to war.Praise for Adrian Selby:'This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster . . . Highly recommended' JOHN GWYNNE'Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie' RT BOOK REVIEWS'A lot to enjoy, especially if you are a fan of dark, gritty, old-soldier stories' FANTASY FACTION'Wears its grimdark on its sleeve . . . a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, triumph and loss' INTERZONE 'I give it nothing but the highest recommendation' GRIMDARK MAGAZINE For more epic fantasy action from Adrian Selby, check out SNAKEWOOD or follow him on twitter at @adrianlselby for updates.
The Winter Road
by Caron ToddFor much of the year, some remote areas of northern Canada rest on land so precarious thereare no real roads. They’re accessible only once the perfect conditions appear. It’s no different forcertain people.Some say life has passed Emily Moore by. They’re wrong. She’s just waiting for her moment....And that moment arrives when she discovers her friend Daniel is missing and a stranger-supposedly Daniel’s nephew-is living in his house. Emily has no reason not to believe him, but odd things are starting to occur. There are break-ins along Creek Road and no news from Daniel. Then there’s the fact that his “nephew” seems more interested in Emily and her parents than in the family history he’s supposed to be researching.Welcome to Three Creeks, an ordinary little prairie town where extraordinary things are about to happen.