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Sword-Dancer (Sword Dancer #1)
by Jennifer RobersonHe was Tige, born of the desert winds, raised as a slave and winning his freedom by weaving a special kind of magic with a warrior's skill. Now he was an almost legendary sword-dancer, ready to take on any challenge--if the price was right...or if the woman pretty enough.<P> She was Del, born of ice and storm, trained by the greatest of Northern sword masters. Now, her ritual training completed and steeped in the special magic of her own runesword, she had come South in search of the young brother stolen five years before. But even Del could not master all the dangers of the deadly Punja alone. And meeting Del, Tiger could not turn back from the most intriguing challenge he'd ever faced--the challenge of a magical, mysterious sword-dancer of the North...
Sword Conquers the World: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Mu GongzhangdianA genius was suppressed by his family for a long time, not dying in silence, exploding out in silence. The day that the treasured sword is unsheathed, let's see how I'll stun the nine heavens!
Sword Conquers the World: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Mu GongzhangdianA genius was suppressed by his family for a long time, not dying in silence, exploding out in silence. The day that the treasured sword is unsheathed, let's see how I'll stun the nine heavens!
Sword Conquers the World: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Mu GongzhangdianA genius was suppressed by his family for a long time, not dying in silence, exploding out in silence. The day that the treasured sword is unsheathed, let's see how I'll stun the nine heavens!
Sword Catcher
by Cassandra ClareNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two outcasts find themselves caught in a web of dangerous magic and dark secrets that could change the world forever in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles.&“Everything I look for in fantasy.&”—George R. R. MartinA POPSUGAR BEST BOOK OF THE YEARIn the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power, and the next hedonistic thrill.Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword Catcher—the body double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He and Conor are as close as brothers, but his destiny is to die for Conor. No other future is possible.Lin Caster is a physician from a small community whose members still possess magical abilities. But despite her skills, she cannot heal her best friend without access to forbidden knowledge.After a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, the ruler of Castellane&’s criminal underworld. But as long-kept secrets begin to unravel and forbidden attractions arise, they must ask themselves: Is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? And will their discoveries plunge their nation into war—and the world into chaos?
Sword-Breaker (Sword Dancer #4)
by Jennifer RobersonAccused of murdering a man the Southern tribes believe to be their messiah, but who is actually the slayer of Del's family, Tiger and Del flee across the deadly Punja desert, hunted by religious zealots and sword-dancer assassins. But evading death by assassins' blades is only one of the challenges they face. For Tiger's sword, Samiel, has been possessed by the spirit of the deadly sorcerer, Chosa Dei -- a wizard out of legend with the power to unmake the entire world, a master of evil who seeks to mold Tiger into his ultimate weapon of destruction. <P> Tiger and Del have only one hope left -- to find and gain the help of Chosa Dei's equally powerful counterpart and sworn enemy, Shaka Obre. But Shaka Obre has not bee nseen in the world for hundreds of years, and it may be beyond even the combined magical abilities of Tiger and Del to find this wizard who is their only chance for salvation. . .
Sword-Bound (Sword Dancer #7)
by Jennifer RobersonAfter years of deadly quests and dangerous enemies,Tiger and Del have finally found relative saftey in a secluded desert canyon. They enjoy a settled, if somewhay less exciting, life raising their daughter, Sula, and training Tiger's son, Neesha. They also train all those who manage to find them, thus forming their own school of sword-dancing.<P> But the manhunt for Tiger has not ended, for he is still an outcast from the brotherhood of sword-dancers for breaking the oaths of honor codes of Alimat, and his deadly brethren seek to kill him. To add to the threats, an old enemy, Umir the Ruthless, has offered substantial bounty for anyone bringing Tiger to him alive. Umir possesses a powerful grimoire--a book of spells that Tiger had locked by magic--and he is determined to use any means at his disposal to force Tiger to unlock this deadly book.
Sword-Born (Sword Dancer #5)
by Jennifer RobersonSwordfighters Tiger and Del return in this all-new swashbuckling adventure--filled with all the dramatic action, danger, magic, and the crackling repartee and verbal fireworks that characterize the national bestselling Sword series.<P> Sword-Born is the latest book in this continuing tale of a powerful friendship that transforms into something stronger, as two strong, opinionated people from very different societies live and fight alongside each other...even as their views of themselves and the world around them change and grow.
Sword-Bearer (Tiger and Del #8)
by Jennifer RobersonA return to the vivid fantasy world of the highly popular Sword-Dancer saga, featuring iconic characters Tiger and Del.Sword-Bearer marks a return to the vivid world of Jennifer Roberson&’s highly popular Sword-Dancer saga, featuring iconic characters Tiger—the South&’s most famous and gifted sword-dancer—and Del, a Northern-born woman and expert sword-singer. Tiger and Del have settled into semi-retirement to raise their daughter, establishing a school for those who wish to become sword-dancers, part of a highly ritualized rite in which specially trained sword-fighters are hired to settle feuds among rich and powerful desert princes. Death-dances are few and far between; the goal is simply to win within the confines of &“the circle.&” But Tiger is an outcast, a man who attained the highest level of achievement at the training school he attended faster than anyone before him, only to voluntarily break all oaths in order to save Del. By doing so, he made himself a target of men formerly his colleagues, now sworn enemies. He is constantly challenged to death-dances where rules, and oaths, no longer apply. Now, with the world around them falling victim to a malignant Northern-born magic, Tiger gathers Del and his adult son, Neesha, to end the magic threatening the world—and discovers, along the journey, yet another element of magecraft within himself. Yet even as Tiger learns more about his gifts, Del comes face to face with the daughter she left behind so many years before. Fans of Roberson&’s bestselling series should enjoy this wildest of rides alongside the Sandtiger and Delilah.
Sword at Sunset
by Rosemary SutcliffThis brilliant reconception of the Arthurian epic cuts through the familiar myths and tells the story of the real King Arthur: Artos the Bear, the mighty warrior-king who saved the last lights of Western civilization when the barbarian darkness descended in the fifth century. Artos here comes alive: bold and forceful in battle, warm and generous in friendship, tough in politics, shrewd in the strategy of war--and tender and tragically tormented in love. Out of the interweaving of ancient legend, fresh research, soaring imagination, and hypnotic narrative skill comes a novel that has richly earned its reputation as a classic.
Sword and Verse
by Kathy MacmillanIn a sweeping fantasy that award-winning author Franny Billingsley called "fascinating and unique," debut author Kathy MacMillan weaves palace intrigue and epic world building to craft a tale for fans of Rae Carson and Megan Whalen Turner.Raisa was just a child when she was sold into slavery in the kingdom of Qilara. Before she was taken away, her father had been adamant that she learn to read and write. But where she now lives, literacy is a capital offense for all but the nobility. The written language is closely protected, and only the King, Prince, Tutor, and Tutor-in-training are allowed to learn its very highest form. So when she is plucked from her menial labor and selected to replace the last Tutor-in-training, who was executed, Raisa knows that betraying any hint of her past could mean death.Keeping her secret guarded is hard enough, but the romance that's been blossoming between her and Prince Mati isn't helping matters. Then Raisa is approached by the Resistance--an underground rebel army--to help liberate the city's slaves. She wants to free her people, but that would mean aiding a war against Mati. As Raisa struggles with what to do, she discovers a secret that the Qilarites have been hiding for centuries--one that, if uncovered, could bring the kingdom to its knees.
The Sword and the Stallion (Gateway Essentials #451)
by Michael MoorcockEnemies become allies and allies enemies as the races struggle for possession of the Earth. Yet only Prince Corum Jhaelin Irsei of the Scarlet Robe can save them from a doomed fate. With the spear of Llaw Ereint in his silver hand, Corum must face the Cold Gods in a final battle that will defeat the forces of Chaos - or deliver the world to evil unending...
The Sword and the Sorceress
by Renee MichaelsWhen their world is threatened by a cruel and merciless king, sorceress Syra ap Syrren must join forces with the man destined to be her bondmate. Rhys Sorren, the powerful and driven warrior lord is reluctant to claim her, fearing it would endanger her. Their bond is forged by a searing passion and fueled by magic. Her gift of enhancement empowers him greatly to be victorious in the first skirmish in the coming war.But then a new threat comes to their attention ... their foe seeks the fabled Sword of Sorren in an attempt to gain unrivaled magical power. Beset by betrayal as they fight to secure peace for their people, they must look into the past to find the root of their troubles. Allied with their neighbors, they prepare for a battle where they must win or lose it all.
The Sword and the Pen
by Elysa HendricksIt was time. After penning ten popular sword-and-sorcery novels, Brandon Alexander Davis was ready to move on. Ready to stop hiding in his fictional world. Ready to start living a real life. There was just one problem: as he plotted the noble death of Serilda D'Lar, his fictional creation appeared in his study, complete with sword, skimpy leather outfit, indomitable will--and a quest. Was she nothing more than a crazy fan, or had Brandon finally cracked? This warrior woman whom he knew so well, so strong yet vulnerable, was both fantasy and reality. She was an invitation to rediscover all he once knew--that life is an incredible, magical journey and, for love, any man can be a hero.
The Sword and the Flame: In The Hall Of The Dragon King, The Warlords Of Nin, And The Sword And The Flame (The Dragon King Trilogy #3)
by Stephen LawheadSometimes the greatest evil lies within. When Prince Gerin, King Quentin's son, is kidnapped, the kingdom is thrown into chaos and Quentin is forced to search inward for faith and hope. But is faith enough? At the dawn of a new era, where religious unrest is rampant and uncertainty of the kingdom&’s future threatens everyone, it takes courage to stand.From an orphaned servant to a war hero, respected leader, and a fierce man of faith, Quentin has slowly transformed into The Dragon King. But even the powerful can fall prey to weakness.?The world is turned upside-down when the dark sorcerer Nimrood--long thought dead after a battle with the previous Dragon King--returns with a fearsome plan.? Shattered by the death of a dear and trusted friend, the abduction of his beloved son, and the loss of his enchanted sword, Quentin finds his faith tested like never before.At the dawn of a new era, where faith clashes and old evils rear their heads, Quentin and his friends must lead the way despite their own flaws and uncertainty. With the fate of the world hanging on by a thread, their decisions slice through religious unrest and restore hope in what is to come.In The Sword and The Flame readers will find:Christian allegory and themesA sweeping Arthurian styled epic fantasy about hope, destiny, and faithCrossover appeal for young adult and adult readersIn?The Sword and the Flame, the final volume of Stephen R. Lawhead's captivating Dragon King Trilogy, the fate of the entire world depends on the outcome of this climactic battle between good and evil.
The Sword and the Chain (Guardians of the Flame, Book #2)
by Joel RosenbergKarl and his gang pledge to bring this incredible world the only treasure it lacked--freedom. But in this realm where a wrong step could transform friend into foe, could Karl and his band survive long enough to fulfill their pledge?
Sword and Sorceress XVIII
by Marion Zimmer Bradley20 short stories with themes on impossible tasks and invading armies
Sword and Sorceress XVI
by Marion Zimmer Bradley26 short stories about women taking up challenges so often considered the sole province of men
Sword and Sorceress XV
by Marion Zimmer Bradley22 short stories about traditional themes (magical duels, riddle games, trial by combat, shape-changers, maidens being carried off or sacrificed to dragons, etc.)
Sword and Shadow (The Wolves of Elantra #2)
by Michelle SagaraBeyond the Emperor's lawIn the city of Elantra, the law is upheld by a few groups, and the most feared are the Wolves—the Emperor&’s executioners. The newest member of this elite force is Severn Handred.Granted a leave of absence to pursue information about his unknown past, Severn joins a mission to an enclave well outside the boundaries of the Empire. And he will be in danger the entire time. Still, the instincts that led him to the Wolves and the sense of duty that keeps him there can&’t be discarded as easily as the tabard he wears.While he's in the heart of the West March, enmeshed in a tangled web of mysteries that have been held for centuries, Severn's belief in justice is going to be tested. It's one mortal man and his single ally against a community of immortals who will kill to keep their secrets. But they don't know who they're up against.&“This world feels so complex and so complete.&” —ReadingReality.net on The Emperor's WolvesThe Wolves of ElantraBook 1: The Emperor's WolvesBook 2: Sword and Shadow
Sword and Pen (The Great Library #5)
by Rachel CaineWith the future of the Great Library in doubt, the unforgettable characters from Ink and Bone must decide if it's worth saving in this thrilling adventure in the New York Times bestselling series.The corrupt leadership of the Great Library has fallen. But with the Archivist plotting his return to power, and the Library under siege from outside empires and kingdoms, its future is uncertain. Jess Brightwell and his friends must come together as never before, to forge a new future for the Great Library...or see everything it stood for crumble.
The Sword
by Jean JohnsonFirst in the Sons of Destiny series-now in mass market. To avoid tempting destiny, four sets of twin mage-brothers are exiled to Nightfall Island, where females are forbidden. But when the youngest rescues a woman from another universe, their world is altered forever.