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The Queen of the Dead (Queen Of The Dead Ser. #2)
by Michelle SagaraNow available in omnibus format, the Queen of the Dead trilogy tells the gripping tale of a teenage girl who discovers her powers of necromancy after the death of her boyfriend.It began in the graveyard...Ever since her boyfriend Nathan had died in a tragic accident, Emma had been coming to the graveyard at night. During the day she went through the motions at her prep school, in class, with her friends, but that's all it was. For Emma, life had stopped with Nathan's death. But tonight was different. Tonight Emma and her dog were not alone in the cemetery. There were two others there--Eric, who had just started at her school, and an ancient woman who looked as though she were made of rags. And when they saw Emma there, the old woman reached out to her with a grip as chilling as death....Emma was not quite like other girls. It was true that other girls had experienced grief. Other girls had also lost their fathers, or had their boyfriends die in senseless accidents. But though she hadn't known it till that night in the graveyard, unlike those other girls, she could see, touch, and speak with the dead. Follow this gripping saga as Emma must learn to navigate her powers and the responsibilities that accompany them.
Queen of Time
by Ashlynn MonroeGods and humans clash in book two of the Lords of Time series. Nyssa returns with a dream. Become the best nurse she can be. But powerful forces come in to play when Nyssa finds herself in a battle for the right to exist . . . again!Nyssa Summers is an ordinary nurse. However, since she began working on the coma ward, she is seeing things she shouldn't. Such as Thanatos, the god of death, who arrives to escort the souls of the dead to the afterlife. She's drawn to him, despite his macabre job, and they have established a bizarre sort of friendship. With the arrival of Thanatos's brother, Hypnos, Nyssa finds herself pitted between the siblings, reigniting a rivalry as old as time itself.After a killer begins to target the women at the hospital where Nyssa works, Thanatos offers to hide her from danger. As tempting as it is to spend some time in seclusion with him, even his realm isn't safe. Because the killer who wants her dead is a god, as well.
The Quest
by Mary AbshireRetribution. At any cost. Now that she knows her name and what she is, she wants justice for everything she’s lost. Though her memories elude her, she takes a job for a half-demon Senator and, aided by werewolves from a local clan, intends to uncover evidence that will convict the Senator of more than thirty murders. Getting to the Senator and finding the necessary evidence is more difficult than she anticipates, especially when there is a bounty for her death. If that were not enough, the vampire who stole her memories returns and reveals unexpected truths. But she’s not going to let anything stop her. Not a sadistic assassin or a servant or Lucifer. Not even her ex-lover, the vampire God of the Underworld. Nothing will stop her from claiming retribution…even if the price is her life.
The Quest
by Mary AbshireProject Eve, #2 Retribution. At any cost. Now that she knows her name and what she is, she wants justice for everything she's lost. Though her memories elude her, she takes a job for a half-demon Senator and, aided by werewolves from a local clan, intends to uncover evidence that will convict the Senator of more than thirty murders. Getting to the Senator and finding the necessary evidence is more difficult than she anticipates, especially when there is a bounty for her head. If that were not enough, the vampire who stole her memories returns and reveals unexpected truths. But she's not going to let anything stop her. Not a sadistic assassin or a servant of Lucifer. Not even her ex-lover, vampire God of the Underworld, who turned her. Nothing will stop her from claiming retribution...even if the price is her life.74,000 Words
Quest for the Secret Keeper (Oracles of Delphi Keep #3)
by Victoria LaurieDelphi Keep is awash in activity, and for Ian, Theo, and Carl, their safe haven might be nearing its end. The Royal Navy has taken the keep to use as a hospital and the tunnels running under the keep and the castle are ideal to set up a central communications outpost for the approaching war. The earl is happy to help the effort, but now the keep is no longer safe for the orphans and they must be evacuated to his winter residence. Ian, Theo, and Carl know that if they're sent away, they'll no longer be protected. But more important than their safety is deciphering the third prophecy. All clues point to a quest. The orphans don't know where they must go, but they know they must rescue the Secret Keeper.To do that, however, they need to work out who this Secret Keeper is. And what, exactly are the secrets he's keeping?From the Hardcover edition.
A Quest of Heroes: Book #1 in the Sorcerer's Ring
by Morgan Rice"THE SORCERER'S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers. " <br> --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos <p><p> The #1 Bestselling series! <p> A QUEST OF HEROES (BOOK #1 IN THE SORCERER'S RING) revolves around the epic coming of age story of one special boy, a 14 year old from a small village on the outskirts of the Kingdom of the Ring. Thorgrin senses he is different from the others. He dreams of becoming a great warrior, of joining the King's men. When he comes of age and is forbidden by his father to try out for the King's Legion, he refuses to take no for an answer: he journeys out on his own, determined to force his way into King's Court and be taken seriously. <p> With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A QUEST OF HEROES is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders. <p> Books #3--#13 in the series are now also available! <p> "A spirited fantasy that weaves elements of mystery and intrigue into its story line. A Quest of Heroes is all about the making of courage and about realizing a life purpose that leads to growth, maturity, and excellence. . . . For those seeking meaty fantasy adventures, the protagonists, devices, and action provide a vigorous set of encounters that focus well on Thor's evolution from a dreamy child to a young adult facing impossible odds for survival. . . . Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series. " <br> --Midwest Book Review (D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer)
The Quest of the Golden Ape
by Stephen MarloweStephen Marlowe (born Milton Lesser) was an American author of science fiction, mystery novels, and fictional autobiographies of Christopher Columbus, Miguel de Cervantes, and Edgar Allan Poe. This is one of those stories.
A Question Mark Above the Sun
by Eric Lorberer Kent Johnson David Koepsell"At the end of last year, an extraordinary work of detective criticism briefly appeared, despite legal threats. Kent Johnson's A Question Mark Above the Sun (Punch Press) movingly speculates that Kenneth Koch forged one of Frank O'Hara's greatest poems as a posthumous tribute to his friend. A noir-ish middle also recounts some very funny run-ins with the English avant-garde. Shame on the poets who forced its redaction and suppression." - Jeremy Noel-Tod, The Times Literary Supplement, including a previous edition of A Question Mark Above the Sun as one of its 2011 Books of the YearWhat you have in your hands is a kind of thought-experiment. It proffers the idea that a radical, secret gesture of poetic mourning and love was carried out by Kenneth Koch in memory of his close friend Frank O'Hara. I present the hypothesis as my own very personal expression of homage for the two great poets. The proposal I set forward here, nevertheless, is likely to make some readers annoyed, perhaps even indignant. Some already are. A few fellow writers, even, have worked hard through legal courses to block this book's publication. The forced redaction of key quotations herein (replaced by paraphrase) is one result of their efforts.In this self-described "thought experiment"-part fiction, part literary detective work, and always daring-Kent Johnson proposes a stunning rewrite of literary history. Suppressed upon initial release, this is a one-of-a-kind book by one of our most provocative contemporary authors.Kent Johnson is the author, translator, or editor of over thirty books of poetry and criticism, including Beneath a Single Moon: Buddhism in Contemporary American Poetry (Shambhala Publications, 1991), Doubled Flowering: From the Notebooks of Araki Yasusada (Roof Books, 1998), and his most recent collection of poems, Homage to the Last Avante-Garde (Shearsman Books, 2008). Best known for his radical ideas about authorship, scholarship, and experimentation, it was with his translations of Hiroshima survivor poet Araki Yasusada that Johnson became both celebrated and castigated. Only after Yasusada's poems were published in American Poetry Review did readers learn there was no Yasusada, and that Johnson was not a translator on this project, but the author. Johnson is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship in Translation. He lives in Illinois, where he is a faculty member in English and Spanish at Highland Community College.
Question of Comfort
by Les CollinsThe Gravity Gang was a group of geniuses--devoting its brilliance to creating a realistic Solar System for Disneyland. That was the story, anyway. No one would have believed all that stuff about cops and robbers from outer space.
Radiant
by Cynthia HandFrom New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Hand comes a riveting original novella (available only as an ebook) set in the world of the Unearthly series. Clara is desperate to get away—from the memories that haunt her in Wyoming and the visions of a future she isn't ready to face—and spending the summer in Italy with her best friend, Angela, should be the perfect escape. . . . For as long as she can remember, Angela has been told that love is dangerous, that she must always guard her heart. But when she met Phen two years ago she was determined to be with him, no matter the costs. Now she must decide whether she can trust Clara with her secret, or if telling her the truth will risk everything she cares about.
Radiant Days
by Elizabeth HandShe is a painter. He is a poet. Their art bridges time. It is 1978. Merle is in her first year at the Corcoran School of Art, catapulted from her impoverished Appalachian upbringing into a sophisticated, dissipated art scene. It is also 1870. The teenage poet Arthur Rimbaud is on the verge of breaking through to the images and voice that will make his name. The meshed power of words and art thins the boundaries between the present and the past - and allows these two troubled, brilliant artists to enter each other's worlds. Radiant Days is a peerless follow- up to Elizabeth Hand's unforgettable, multiply starred Illyria.
Radioactive, De Uitgestotenen
by Maya Shepherd Marinus Henricus KruissenNa de Derde Wereldoorlog lijkt de aarde op een slagveld. De laatste overlevende mensen hebben zich gebarricadeerd in veiligheidsgebieden om zich te beschermen tegen radioactieve straling. Het overleven is alleen mogelijk door het volgen van strenge regels en wetten. Er is geen eigendom en geen eigen wil. De Legioen leiders ontnemen de mensen iedere beslissing. In die wereld is geen plaats voor gevoelens. De mensen leven alleen om te funtioneren en daarom hebben ze nummers in plaats van namen. D 518 is een van hen. Geboren in deze vernielde wereld heeft ze nooit iets anders als dit door controle gekenmerkte leven leren kennen. Dat verandert op slag als ze door tegenstanders van de regering ontvoerd wordt. Alles waar ze tot dan toe in geloofd heeft blijk een leugen te zijn
Radioactive - Gli espulsi
by Maya Shepherd Elisabetta De MartinoDopo la terza guerra mondiale la Terra è un campo di macerie. Gli ultimi sopravvissuti si sono barricati in zone di sicurezza per proteggersi dalle radiazioni. La sopravvivenza necessita di regole e leggi molto rigide. Non esiste né proprietà, né libero arbitrio, sono i capi della legione a prendere tutte le decisioni. In questo mondo non c'è spazio per i sentimenti. Le persone funzionano più che vivere, per questo sono identificate da codici anziché nomi. D518 è una di loro. Nata in questo mondo in rovina, non ha mai conosciuto nulla di diverso. La sua vita cambia bruscamente quando viene rapita dagli oppositori del regime. Tutto ciò in cui ha sempre creduto si rivela una menzogna.
Raiders Invisible
by Desmond Winter HallAlone and unaided, Pilot Travers copes with the invisible foes who have struck down America's great engine of war.
Railsea
by China MiévilleOn board the moletrain Medes, Sham Yes ap Soorap watches in awe as he witnesses his first moldywarpe hunt: the giant mole bursting from the earth, the harpoonists targeting their prey, the battle resulting in one's death and the other's glory. But no matter how spectacular it is, Sham can't shake the sense that there is more to life than traveling the endless rails of the railsea-even if his captain can think only of the hunt for the ivory-coloured mole she's been chasing since it took her arm all those years ago. When they come across a wrecked train, at first it's a welcome distraction. But what Sham finds in the derelict--a series of pictures hinting at something, somewhere, that should be impossible--leads to considerably more than he'd bargained for. Soon he's hunted on all sides, by pirates, trainsfolk, monsters and salvage-scrabblers. And it might not be just Sham's life that's about to change. It could be the whole of the railsea. From China Miéville comes a novel for readers of all ages, a gripping and brilliantly imagined take on Herman Melville's Moby-Dick that confirms his status as "the most original and talented voice to appear in several years." (Science Fiction Chronicle)From the Hardcover edition.
Rain & Fire: A Companion to the Last Dragon Chronicles (Last Dragon Chronicles, The)
by Chris D'Lacey Jay D'LaceyA fascinating and comprehensive companion to the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series, the Last Dragon Chronicles! While the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles has come to a close, husband and wife Chris and Jay d'Lacey have collaborated on RAIN & FIRE, a fabulous companion to the series. Fans will be able to explore d'Lacey's fiery world one last time as they uncover secrets behind all seven books and gain insight into the characters they thought they already knew. Revealing the inspiration behind the dragons and full of fun facts, little-known tidbits, informative glossaries, and never-before-seen images, RAIN & FIRE is sure to be a crowd-pleaser -- the perfect treat for devoted fans of the series who are hungry for more!
Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Selena the Sleepover Fairy (Rainbow Magic Special Edition)
by Daisy MeadowsA sparkly special edition about a fun, favorite topic -- sleepovers! Rachel and Kirsty are going to a giant sleepover in the city -- and they can't wait! But things are going all wrong. Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen Selena the Sleepover Fairy's three magic objects. Without them, everyone will be losing sleep! Can Rachel and Kirsty help Selena track down her magic, so that sleepovers will be full of fun, games, and giggles again? Find the magic items in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition and help save sleepovers!
Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Olympia the Games Fairy (Rainbow Magic)
by Daisy MeadowsJust in time for the 2012 Olympics, this fairy is bringing her special magic to the games! Let the games begin! There's a triathlon in town! Kirsty and Rachel are excited to watch the running, biking, and swimming events. But when people start swimming in circles, losing bike tires, and tripping over their own feet, the girls know something is wrong. Sure enough, Olympia the Games Fairy's magic objects have disappeared! Olympia needs help tracking down her missing magic. If they don't find it in time, the triathlon and the Fairyland Games will be ruined! Can Rachel and Kirsty go for the gold -- and come to the rescue? Find the magic items in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition and help save the games!
Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Cheryl the Christmas Tree Fairy (Rainbow Magic Special Edition)
by Daisy MeadowsA brand-new holiday fairy is fluttering into bookstores, just in time for Christmas! Christmas cheer has disappeared! Rachel and Kirsty are staying at a cozy cabin in the woods for Christmas! But everything is going wrong. Even their Christmas tree is missing! The girls think they know who's causing all the holiday trouble . . . . . . and they're right! Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen Cheryl the Christmas Tree Fairy's magic tree, star, and gift. Without them, Christmas won't be festive or fun. Can Rachel and Kirsty help Cheryl, or will Jack Frost make this Christmas a catastrophe? Find the magic items in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition and help save the Christmas spirit!
Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Florence the Friendship Fairy (Rainbow Magic Special Edition)
by Daisy MeadowsFriends everywhere will love this magical adventure. It's perfect for Valentine's Day -- or any day! Rachel and Kirsty know all about being a good friend. After all, they're best friends! But when Florence the Friendship Fairy's magic memory book, ribbon, and bracelets disappear, friendships everywhere are in big trouble. Now kids can't stop arguing, just like Jack Frost's silly goblins! Florence has to find her missing magic, but she can't do it without Rachel and Kirsty. Can they help their new fairy friend -- and teach icy Jack Frost a thing or two about friendship? Find the magic items in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition and help save friendships everywhere!
La raíz del mal (Trilogía del Malamor #Volumen 2)
by José Ignacio ValenzuelaTras romper el hechizo del malamor, Ángela decide quedarse en Alamhue para amar a Fabián, pero la misteriosa llegada de una extraña parece que trastocará todo. De Ignacio Valenzuela, seleccionado por la revista About.com de The New York Times como uno de los 10 mejores escritores latinoamericanos menores de 40 años. Segundo libro de la Trilogía del Malamor, postulada al Premio Altazor. Es ella. Ha regresado. Rayen, la mujer que un día condenó a todos al malamor, ahora quiere vengarse de Ángela y no descansará hasta lograrlo. Ángela ha decidido hacerle caso a su corazón. Ha decidió quedarse en Almahue para amar a Fabián sin temores, sin la condena del malamor sobre sus hombros. Fabián ya no tendrá que recurrir a esos brebajes que aliviaban sólo por momentos los terribles dolores que el hechizo, ahora convertido en un mal recuerdo, provocaba en los enamorados. Una milagrosa recuperación del árbol, ese árbol que todos los días se secaba un poco más, parece anunciar que por fin Almahue podrá continuar su historia en paz y tranquilidad. Sin embargo, una misteriosa extraña aparece en el panorama y hay algo en ella que es tremendamente inquietante. Quizás ha llegado la hora en que Rayen cobre venganza. Ella está ansiosa por entrar en acción... ¿será capaz de destruir Almahue para cumplir la promesa que hace muchísimos años hizo frente a la iglesia donde Ernesto traicionó su promesa de amarla hasta el fin de los tiempos? ¿Acabará también con la historia de amor entre Ángela y Fabián? Lo que ha dicho la crítica: "Una narración hermosa que me atrapó desde sus primeras páginas. Es increíble el talento que plasma José Ignacio en su libro". -Rebeca Favila, Mundos infinitos, Blog. "La trama mantiene el ritmo justo y los personajes se definen aún más, para darle a esta historia la dosisnecesaria de intriga, misterio y romance". -Kyra Morelos, Hojeando Mundos, Blog.
Rama II (Rama #2)
by Arthur C. Clarke Gentry LeeIn the sequel to the multi-award winning sci-fi novel Rama, a second Raman spaceship enters our solar system and &“offers one surprise after another&” (The New York Times). Years ago, the enormous, enigmatic alien spacecraft Rama sailed through our solar system as mind-boggling proof that life existed—or had existed—elsewhere in the universe. Now, at the dawn of the twenty-third century, another ship is discovered hurtling toward us. A crew of Earth&’s best and brightest minds is assembled to rendezvous with the massive vessel. They are armed with everything we know about Raman technology and culture. But nothing can prepare them for what they are about to encounter on board Rama II: cosmic secrets that are startling, sensational—and perhaps even deadly. &“A masterpiece . . . one of the year&’s best hard SF epics.&” —The Houston Post
Rama Revealed (Rama #4)
by Arthur C. Clarke Gentry LeeIn the New York Times–bestselling conclusion to the award-winning Rama series, a human colony aboard Rama III approaches the ultimate confrontation. Two thousand humans have been trapped on the enormous spaceship Rama III, bound for the Raman Node orbiting Sirius. As they hurtle through interstellar space, the human population has formed a violent authoritarian society—one that has imprisoned astronaut Nicole Wakefield. After a daring escape with help from her husband Richard, the Wakefields flee into the labyrinthine bowels of the ship, where they find themselves in the domain of the octospiders—technologically advanced beings that may be friend or foe. As the human colony pursues the Wakefields, the situation aboard Rama III approaches all-out war. But Rama&’s Nodal intelligence is always watching . . . Written by Clarke&’s longtime collaborator Gentry Lee, Rama Revealed marks the climax of the popular and critically acclaimed Rama series—in which humans finally encounter the advanced alien intelligences behind the vast and mysterious spaceships.
The Ramal Extraction
by Steve PerryAt the close of the 24th Century, a series of revolutions has caused the galaxy to descend into chaos. With the Galactic Union's Army stretched thin, mercenary units have arisen for those who have the need--and the means--to hire them... Captained by former Detached Guerrilla Forces Colonel R.A. "Rags" Cutter, the Cutter Force Initiative is one of the best. A specialized team consisting of both aliens and humans, the Cutters offer services ranging from fight training and protection to extraction and assassination--as long as the target deserves it and their employer makes good on payday. When they're hired to find and rescue Indira, the soon-to-be-married daughter of the Rajah Ramal of New Mumbai, the teams' first task is to identify the kidnapper. The obvious suspects are insurgents who want to overthrow the rajanate, but as other forces enter the game and an assassination attempt is made on Ramal, the Cutters realize that their in-and-out extraction job is about to get a lot more interesting--and a lot more lethal...
Range of Ghosts
by Elizabeth BearTemur, grandson of the Great Khan, is walking away from a battlefield where he was left for dead. All around lie the fallen armies of his cousin and his brother, who made war to rule the Khaganate. Temur is now the legitimate heir by blood to his grandfather's throne, but he is not the strongest. Going into exile is the only way to survive his ruthless cousin. Once-Princess Samarkar is climbing the thousand steps of the Citadel of the Wizards of Tsarepheth. She was heir to the Rasan Empire until her father got a son on a new wife. Then she was sent to be the wife of a Prince in Song, but that marriage ended in battle and blood. Now she has renounced her worldly power to seek the magical power of the wizards. These two will come together to stand against the hidden cult that has so carefully brought all the empires of the Celadon Highway to strife and civil war through guile and deceit and sorcerous power.