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Choque de reyes (Canción de hielo y fuego #Volumen 2)
by George R. R. MartinCuatro nobles se proclaman, a la vez, reyes legítimos, y las tierras de Poniente se estremecen entre guerras y traiciones. Un horror presidido por la más ominosa de las señales: un inmenso cometa color sangre suspendido en el cielo. Choque de reyes es el segundo volumen de Canción de hielo y fuego, la monumental saga de fantasía épica del escritor George R. R. Martin que ha vendido más de 20 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo. La saga que inspiró la filmación de la aclamada serie televisiva de HBO: Game of Thrones. "Ahora hay más reyes en el reino que ratas en un castillo", afirma uno de los personajes de Choque de reyes. Y es que después de la sospechosa muerte de Robert Baratheon, el monarca de los Siete Reinos, su hijo Joffrey ha sido impuesto por la fuerza, aunque "quienes realmente gobiernan son su madre, un eunuco y un enano", como dice la voz del pueblo. Cuatro nobles se proclaman, a la vez, reyes legítimos, y las tierras de Poniente se estremecen entre guerras y traiciones. Y todo este horror se encuentra presidido por la más ominosa de las señales: un inmenso cometa color sangre suspendido en el cielo. En esta novela prodigiosa nada es realmente lo que parece ser. Los protagonistas, trazados con una complejidad asombrosa, son capaces de hacerse odiar o amar desde las primeras páginas. George R. R. Martin, con pulso firme y enérgico, vuelve a ofrecernos un brillante despliegue de personajes, en una trama rica, densa y sorprendente. Nos convierte en testigos de luchas fratricidas, intrigas y traiciones palaciegas en una tierra maldita por la guerra, donde fuerzas ocultas se alzan de nuevo y acechan para reinar en las noches del largo invierno que se avecina. La crítica ha dicho: "Martin supera holgadamente las expectativas creadas con el primer título y continúa la que está llamada a ser una de las mejores series de fantasía de todos los tiempos." - The Denver Post
Choque de reyes (Canción De Hielo Y Fuego Ser. #2)
by George R.R. MartinCuando los reyes están en guerra, toda la tierra tiembla… “Ahora hay más reyes en el reino que ratas en un castillo”, afirma uno de los personajes de Choque de reyes. Después de la sospechosa muerte de Robert Baratheon, el monarca de los Siete Reinos, su hijo Joffrey ha sido impuesto por la fuerza, aunque “quienes realmente gobiernan son su madre, un eunuco y un enano”, como dice la voz del pueblo. Cuatro nobles se proclaman, a la vez, reyes legítimos, y las tierras de Poniente se estremecen entre guerras y traiciones. Y todo este horror se encuentra presidido por la más ominosa de las señales: un inmenso cometa color sangre suspendido en el cielo. En esta novela prodigiosa nada es realmente lo que parece ser. Los protagonistas, trazados con una complejidad asombrosa, son capaces de hacerse odiar o amar desde las primeras páginas. George R. R. Martin, con pulso firme y enérgico, vuelve a ofrecernos un brillante despliegue de personajes en una trama rica, densa y sorprendente. Nos convierte en testigos de luchas fratricidas, intrigas y traiciones palaciegas en una tierra maldita, donde fuerzas ocultas se alzan de nuevo y acechan para reinar en las noches del largo invierno que se avecina.
Choque de reyes (Canción de hielo y fuego #Volumen 2)
by George R.R. MartinLos cinco títulos hasta ahora publicados de «Canción de hielo y fuego», Juego de tronos, Choque de reyes, Tormenta de espadas, Festín de cuervos y Danza de dragones, llegan a las librerías en una nueva edición que conquistará tanto a los fans de esta saga épica como a aquellos que esperan la oportunidad perfecta para adentrarse en sus páginas por primera vez. «Larga vida a George Martin... Sacerdote literario, sabedor de sudon para el personaje complejo, el lenguaje vívido y la visión salvaje de los mejores narradores.»The New York Times «Llegará un día en el que te sientas segura y feliz, y de repente tu alegría se te convertirá en cenizas en la boca, y ese día sabrás que la deuda ha quedado saldada.»En el cielo sobre los Siete Reinos, que se hallan asolados por una guerra devastadora, aparece un siniestro cometa color sangre. ¿Acaso se trata de otro augurio terrible sobre las catástrofes que están por llegar? El verano ha terminado, y cuatro líderes se disputan el Trono de Hierro. Mientras tanto, al otro lado del mar, la orgullosa princesa exiliada Daenerys Targaryen está dispuesta a arriesgarlo todo con tal de recuperar la corona que le pertenece por derecho. Puede que, para ella, el cometa de sangre no sea un mal presagio, sino el heraldo de la venganza. Y mientras la batalla continúa, al norte, más allá del Muro, las fuerzas oscuras se vuelven cada vez más poderosas. La crítica ha dicho:«Larga vida a George Martin... Sacerdote literario, sabedor de su don para el personaje complejo, el lenguaje vívido y la visión salvaje de los mejores narradores.»The New York Times «La capacidad de Martin para crear historias apasionantes de intriga es indiscutible.»El Mundo «Entre aquellos que se afanan en la gran tradición épica de la fantasía, Martin es, con diferencia, el mejor.»TIME Magazine«El sobrecogedor alcance de esta epopeya ha hecho que otros escritores de fantasía se lleven las manos a la cabeza.»The Guardian «El escritor de la famosa saga hace tiempo que ha resuelto su porvenir y ha construido su indiscutible trono: el del nuevo rey de la literatura fantástica.»Vanitatis
Chorale
by Barry N. MalzbergKemper had the answer; Reuter had the problem. Kemper had figured it all out by the twenty-second century; he was a man of temporal science. The past did not exist. The past upon which the present was based had no credence unless it could be reconstructed, bit by tiny bit. Surrogates would have to go back in time and become the cast of thousands. Napoleon was needed; likewise the Kennedys, all four of them.There were those who would have taken argument with Kemper, but Kemper, unfortunately, was beyond dispute; in other words he, like all the other famous and infamous, was dead. Reuter's problem was that he had gone back to Vienna in the early 1800s to be Beethoven. Beethoven, Reuter has decided, was a disgusting man. Someone must listen - don't they realise that it was all a fraud?
Chorale
by Barry N. MalzbergKemper had the answer; Reuter had the problem. Kemper had figured it all out by the twenty-second century; he was a man of temporal science. The past did not exist. The past upon which the present was based had no credence unless it could be reconstructed, bit by tiny bit. Surrogates would have to go back in time and become the cast of thousands. Napoleon was needed; likewise the Kennedys, all four of them.There were those who would have taken argument with Kemper, but Kemper, unfortunately, was beyond dispute; in other words he, like all the other famous and infamous, was dead. Reuter's problem was that he had gone back to Vienna in the early 1800s to be Beethoven. Beethoven, Reuter has decided, was a disgusting man. Someone must listen - don't they realise that it was all a fraud?
Chords
by Taylor RoxtonAs a werewolf, Kieran Woodsmith's career options are limited. Luckily, he can howl in tune, and his voice earns him admission to the prestigious Juilliard School of Music. Desperate to prove to his family that his admission wasn't a fluke, Kieran auditions for the Broadway Musical Review. But when he meets an upperclassman with no scent and strange violet eyes, Kieran is thrown off his game. On the eve of his lunar cycle, Kieran's friend drags him to a party at the purple-eyed senior's house. Distracted by the mystery of Brett's missing smell, Kieran forgets about the moon. When he wakes up in a cage in Brett's basement, Kieran realizes he's not the only one who is more than he appears.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package "A Walk on the Wild Side".
A Chorus of Fire (The Sorcerer's Song #2)
by Brian D. AndersonA Chorus of Fire is the second installment of the Sorcerer's Song fantasy adventure series from Brian D. Anderson, bestselling author of The Godling Chronicles and Dragonvein.A shadow has moved across Lamoria. Whispers of the coming conflict are growing louder; the enemy becoming bolder. Belkar’s reach has extended far into the heart of Ralmarstad and war now seems inevitable.Mariyah, clinging to the hope of one day being reunited with Lem, struggles to attain the power she will need to make the world safe again. But a power like this is not easily acquired and will test the limits of her mind and body. She will need to look deep inside herself to find the strength to achieve what even the Thaumas of old could not.Lem continues his descent into darkness, serving a man he does not trust in the name of a faith which is not his own. Only Shemi keeps his heart from succumbing to despair, along with the knowledge that he has finally found Mariyah. But Lem is convinced she is being held against her will, and compelled to do the bidding of her captors. He is determined to free her, regardless the cost.Their separate roads are leading them to the same destination. And once they arrive they will have to confront more than the power of Belkar. They will have to face themselves and what Lamoria has forced them to become.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Chorus of Mushrooms: 20th Anniversary Edition (Nunatak First Fiction Series #5)
by Hiromi GotoWinner of the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best First Book (Caribbean and Canadian Region)!Co-winner of the Canada-Japan Book Award!Hiromi Goto’s debut novel has become a Canadian classic. It is a powerful narrative of three generations of Japanese Canadian women on the Canadian prairies.Funny, scandalous, and melancholic, this superlative narrative is filled with echoes and retellings, memories and Japanese folk tales. From The Tale of Genji to the Calgary Stampede, from sharing of recipes to hitchhiking the Trans-Canada highway, it weaves a story that slides between histories, countries, and desire. It is a timeless exploration of immigration and belonging.This twentieth anniversary reprinting of the landmark novel includes an Afterword by Larissa Lai (When Fox is a Thousand, Salt Fish Girl) and an interview with the author.
A Chorus Rises: A Song Below Water novel
by Bethany C. MorrowMeet Naema Bradshaw: a beautiful Eloko, once Portland-famous, now infamous, as she navigates a personal and public reckoning where confronting the limits of her privilege will show Naema what her magic really is, and who it makes her. Teen influencer Naema Bradshaw has it all: she’s famous, stylish, gorgeous--and she’s an Eloko, a charismatic person gifted with a melody that people adore. Everyone loves her--until she's cast as the villain who exposed a Siren to the whole world. Dragged by the media, and canceled by her fans, no one understands her side: not her boyfriend, not her friends, not even her fellow Eloko. Villified by those closest to her, Naema heads to the Southwest where she is determined to stage a comeback... to her family, her real self, and the truth about her magic. What she finds is a new community in a flourishing group of online fans who support her. At first, it feels like it used to--the fandom, the adoration, the community that takes her side--but when her online advocates start targeting other Black girls, Naema will realize that--for Black girls like her--even the privilege of fame has its limits. And only Naema can discover the true purpose of her power, and how to use it. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Chorus Skating: Spellsinger 8 (The Spellsinger Adventures #8)
by Alan Dean FosterMiddle-aged, lazy, and out of shape, spellsinger Jon-Tom attempts to break out of domestic drudgery with one last great adventureJon-Tom and Mudge are bored. Their adventuring days long behind them, the spellsinger and his once-thieving otter sidekick have settled into a life of tepid domesticity, and they are sick of it. They hunger for an old-fashioned adventure, but there are no more great evils to combat. And so they decide to follow the music. Literally. A drifting cloud of lost chords has taken to floating around Jon-Tom, and following it puts them on the trail of an evil that terrifies the spellsinger. Something is stealing music. Finding out who, and why, is responsible for the silencing of the instruments will put Jon-Tom and Mudge into great peril, at the hands of a selfish elephant, a greedy black bear, and a whirlpool with a filthy sense of humor. Seeking adventure, they've stumbled into one turn that may turn out to be their last.
Chorus Skating (The\spellsinger Adventures Ser. #8)
by Alan Dean FosterJon-Tom, the Spellsinger, isn't getting any younger. And neither, as Jon-Tom is fond of pointing out, is his otter friend, Mudge. But their not so long in the tooth that they're completely content to laze by a riverbank. Not, that is, while there's still adventurning to be done. And when a lost chord comes up, clearly wanting Jon-Tom and Mudge to follow it, a little gentle adventuring, with the usual gaggle of spoiled princesses in peril, seems to be on the cards. But the chord leads the intrepid pair into deadly danger and, unless Jon-Tom's magic can overcome the machinations of an evil wizard, there's the real possibility of the world being plunged into discord and chaos...
The Chosen
by Alex ArcherArchaeologist Annja Creed believes there's more to the apparitions of Santo NiÑo-the Holy Child-luring thousands of pilgrims to Santa Fe. Other sightings of strange and anomalous creatures in the area indicate a mystery more profane than sacred-with links, perhaps, to Annja's own fate. But she is not alone in her quest to separate reliquaries from unholy minds who dare to harness sinister power. A dangerous yet enigmatic Jesuit, sworn to protect the Vatican at any cost, a brilliant young artist whose genius portrays a truth too potent for words and a famed monster hunter with a terrifying agenda are the keys to the secrets that lie in the heart of Los Alamos-and unlocking the door to the very fabric of time itself. . . ;.
Chosen: Number 3 in series (House of Night #3)
by Kristin Cast P C Cast"I guess it had gone okay with Stevie Rae. I mean, she had agreed to meet me tomorrow. And she hadn't tried to bite me, which was a plus. Of course, the whole trying-to-eat-the-street-person thing was highly disturbing . . ."Zoey's best friend, Stevie Rae, is undead - in an eww! zombie! kind-of-way, not in a cool vampire kind-of-way. She's struggling to retain her humanity and Zoey doesn't have a clue how to help. But she does know that anything they discover must be kept secret. Trust has become a rare commodity. Sinister forces are at work at the House of Night, where the line between friend and enemy is becoming dangerously blurred. - Not suitable for younger readers -
Chosen (The House of Night #3)
by Kristin Cast P. C. CastZoey Redbird's adventures at the school take a mysterious turn. Her best friend, Stevie, is struggling to maintain a grip on her people. Zoey doesn't know how to help her, but she knows that anything she and Stevie Rae discover must be kept secret.
Chosen: Book 2 (Cleo #2)
by Lucy CoatsContinuing the story of Cleopatra before she became the legendary figure we think we know, this fast-paced adventure story is perfect for teen girls. Will Cleo - marked and chosen at birth by the goddess Isis - prevail against the evil forces who would gain power? Meticulously researched, Lucy Coats's CLEO books vividly evoke the drama and intrigue of Ancient Egypt.
Chosen (The Stolen Series #3)
by Marlena FrankCan she stop what she unleashed? How in the world did Shaleigh Mallett find herself standing on a volcanic mountain facing the fire dragon, Tanwen? She isn't supposed to be here. She's supposed to be in high school, studying for classes and exploring abandoned buildings with her best friend. But no, she's stuck on the Peak of Gwern, hoping that the dragon will somehow show mercy and stop the Madness that plagues them. There is still so much to do, so many wrongs to right. She can't abandon her friends after she's come so far. She won't abandon them. Not even Talek, who is all but consumed by the Madness. She must take down Keriam the Magician, she must face the Bloody Forest, and she must lead if she ever wants to see home again.
Chosen
by Sable GraceThe new Goddess of the Hunt, Kyana must descend into the depths of Hades, along with her lover, Ryker--the new Zeus, to stop an evil that has been resurrected by making the ultimate sacrifice.
Chosen
by Benedict JackaTHE NEW ALEX VERUS NOVEL I don't publicly advertise that I'm a mage, but I don't exactly hide it either, and one of the odd things I've learnt over the years is just how much you can get away with if you're blatant enough. Hide something behind smoke and mirrors and make people work to find it, and they'll tear the place down looking for what's there. Alex Verus is a diviner who can see probable futures--a talent that's gotten him out of many a tough scrape. But this time, he may be in over his head. Alex was once apprenticed to a Dark mage, and in his service he did a lot of things he isn't proud of. As rumors swirl that his old master is coming back, Alex comes face to face with his misdeeds in the form of a young adept whose only goal is to get revenge. Alex has changed his life for the better, but he's afraid of what his friends--including his apprentice, Luna--will think of his past. But if they're going to put themselves at risk, they need to know exactly what kind of man they're fighting for...
Chosen: An Alex Verus Novel from the New Master of Magical London (Alex Verus #4)
by Benedict JackaLife is quiet for Alex Verus. Amazing.With a flat full of friends (and the occasional fish), and business booming, why not enjoy the humdrum here and now?But of course that's too good to be true. In a sudden and cruel pincer movement of fate, Alex finds himself fighting a sinister and powerful gang as well as his own demons - for the same crime.Held hostage by the choices of his past, Alex's future is now in jeopardy . . .
Chosen: An Alex Verus Novel from the New Master of Magical London (Alex Verus #4)
by Benedict JackaLife is quiet for Alex Verus. Amazing.With a flat full of friends (and the occasional fish), and business booming, why not enjoy the humdrum here and now?But of course that's too good to be true. In a sudden and cruel pincer movement of fate, Alex finds himself fighting a sinister and powerful gang as well as his own demons - for the same crime.Held hostage by the choices of his past, Alex's future is now in jeopardy . . .
The Chosen: Book 1 (Contender #1)
by Taran MatharuIn a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, the ultimate battle for survival is about to begin ... An epic new trilogy from the bestselling author of the Summoner series.CADE CARTER IS LOSTConvicted of a crime he didn't commit, Cade is facing a year in reform school when he finds himself suddenly transported to another realm.BUT THIS NEW WORLD IS NO ESCAPEPopulated by bloodthirsty prehistoric creatures and fierce warriors, Cade's surroundings are full of danger. Along with his fellow students, Cade is forced to become a contender in a deadly game of the highest stakes, controlled by invisible overlords.Who are these brutal rulers, and why did they choose Cade? Before he can find answers, Cade must get ready to fight ...BECAUSE IN THIS GAME, FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION
The Chosen: Contender Book 1 (Contender #1)
by Taran MatharuThe Chosen introduces the epic fantasy, the Contender trilogy, from Taran Matharu, author of the New York Times–bestselling Summoner series. Throughout history, people have vanished with no explanation. A group of teenagers are about to discover why. Cade is settling into a new boarding school, contemplating his future, when he finds himself transported to another realm. He soon discovers their new world is populated with lost remnants from the past: prehistoric creatures, ancient relics, and stranger still—people. Overwhelmed by his new surroundings, Cade has little time to adjust, for soon he and his fellow classmates are forced to become contenders in a brutal game, controlled by mysterious overlords.But who are these beings and why did they choose these teens? Cade must prepare for battle . . . because hiding is not an option. Fans of fantasy and LitRPG will welcome this new character and world from the author of the Summoner series.
The Chosen (Contender #1)
by Taran MatharuIn a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, the ultimate battle for survival is about to begin ... An epic new trilogy from the bestselling author of the Summoner series.CADE CARTER IS LOSTConvicted of a crime he didn't commit, Cade is facing a year in reform school when he finds himself suddenly transported to another realm.BUT THIS NEW WORLD IS NO ESCAPEPopulated by bloodthirsty prehistoric creatures and fierce warriors, Cade's surroundings are full of danger. Along with his fellow students, Cade is forced to become a contender in a deadly game of the highest stakes, controlled by invisible overlords.Who are these brutal rulers, and why did they choose Cade? Before he can find answers, Cade must get ready to fight ...BECAUSE IN THIS GAME, FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION
Chosen: South Hampton #1 (South Hampton #1)
by Shakir RashaanMy freshman year wasn't supposed to go like this.Between an assistant principal with an ax to grind, unresolved feelings for his best friend, and a relentless desire to step out of his father's enormous shadow, Trey McCray is entering his freshman year of high school with a lot to navigate.On top of that, he has abilities--otherworldly abilities--that he can't quite explain. He doesn't know how he got them or where they came from, but they threaten to make an already difficult school year even more complicated.Trey has the pedigree, next-level talent, and is playing at one of the most storied high schools in the state of Georgia: South Hampton. What he does not yet possess is the acumen to handle the ever-intensifying pressure to live up to the type of hype not seen in the Atlanta high school hoops scene in decades--all while forces not yet known to him lurk in the shadows, knowing his decisions will shift the balance between good and evil.Shakir Rashaan steps into the spotlight with this exciting new series, where high school is never easy, but being the son of an NBA legend and being crowned the "chosen one" might make it next to impossible.
Chosen (Anna Strong Chronicles #6)
by Jeanne C. SteinAnna Strong's primitive vampire instincts are getting harder to control. And a new enemy wants to take advantage of that fact, for Anna has been chosen to shape the destiny of all vampires-and all humans.