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Crimson Bound
by Rosamund HodgeAn exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and the extravagant court of Versailles, from the author of Cruel Beauty. A doomed warrior and the king's most notorious bastard must join forces to defeat a dark evil in this gorgeously intricate fantasy--perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses.When Rachelle was fifteen she was good--apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village from dark magic. But she was also reckless--straying from the forest path in search of a way to free her world from the threat of eternal darkness. After an illicit meeting goes dreadfully wrong, Rachelle is forced to make a terrible choice that binds her to the very evil she had hoped to defeat.Three years later, Rachelle has given her life to serving the realm, fighting deadly creatures in a vain effort to atone. When the king orders her to guard his son Armand--the man she hates most--Rachelle forces Armand to help her hunt for the legendary sword that might save their world. Together, they navigate the opulent world of the courtly elite, where beauty and power reign and no one can be trusted. And as the two become unexpected allies, they discover far-reaching conspiracies, hidden magic . . . and a love that may be their undoing. Within a palace built on unbelievable wealth and dangerous secrets, can Rachelle discover the truth and stop the fall of endless night?
The Crimson Campaign (The Powder Mage Trilogy #2)
by Brian McclellanGUNPOWDER AND BULLETS WILL DETERMINE THE VICTOR. When invasion looms... Tamas's invasion of Kez ends in disaster when a Kez counter-offensive leaves him cut off behind enemy lines with only a fraction of his army, no supplies, and no hope of reinforcements. Drastically outnumbered and pursued by the enemy's best, he must lead his men on a reckless march through northern Kez to safety, and back over the mountains so that he can defend his country from an angry god, Kresimir.But the threats are closer to home...In Adro, Inspector Adamat wants only to rescue his wife. To do so he must track down and confront the evil Lord Vetas. He has questions for Vetas concerning his enigmatic master, but the answers will lead Adamat on a darker journey.Who will lead the charge?Tamas's generals bicker among themselves, the brigades lose ground every day beneath the Kez onslaught, and Kresimir wants the head of the man who shot him in the eye. With Tamas and his powder cabal presumed dead, Taniel Two-shot finds himself as the last line of defense against Kresimir's advancing army.THE CRIMSON CAMPAIGN continues the most acclaimed and action-packed new epic fantasy series in years, following on from Promise of Blood - an adrenaline-fuelled debut of flintlock mages, civil war, and cold-blooded murder in a world where gods walk the earth.
The Crimson Campaign: Book 2 in The Powder Mage Trilogy (Powder Mage trilogy)
by Brian McClellan'Just plain awesome . . . Innovative magic, quick-paced plot, interesting world. I had a blast' Brandon Sanderson on Promise of BloodField Marshal Tamas's invasion of Kez has ended in disaster. Stranded behind enemy lines and hounded by the enemy's finest, Tamas must lead his remaining men on a reckless retreat through northern Kez to safety.In Adro, Inspector Adamat wants only to rescue his wife. To do so, he must hunt down and confront the enigmatic Lord Vetus - but the truth he learns is far darker than he could have imagined.The god Kremsimir wants the head of Tamas's son, Taniel - the man who shot him in the eye. With Tamas and his powder mages presumed dead, only Taniel can lead the charge against the vengeful god and his invading army.Praise for the series: 'Gunpowder and magic. An explosive combination' Peter Brett'Brings a welcome breath of gunpowder-tinged air to epic fantasy' Anthony Ryan'Tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian McClellan is the real thing' Brent WeeksThe Powder Mage trilogy:Promise of BloodThe Crimson CampaignThe Autumn Republic The Gods of Blood and Powder series:Sins of EmpireWrath of Empire
The Crimson Campaign: Book 2 in The Powder Mage Trilogy (Powder Mage trilogy)
by Brian McClellan'The hounds at our heels will soon know we are lions.' Tamas's invasion of Kez ends in disaster when a Kez counter-offensive leaves him cut off behind enemy lines with only a fraction of his army, no supplies and no hope of reinforcements. Drastically outnumbered and pursued by the enemy's best, he must lead his men on a reckless march through northern Kez to safety, and back over the mountains so that he can defend his country from an angry god.In Adro, Inspector Adamat only wants to rescue his wife. To do so he must track down and confront the evil Lord Vetas. He has questions for Vetas concerning his enigmatic master, but the answers might come too quickly.With Tamas and his powder cabal presumed dead, Taniel Two-shot finds himself alongside the god Mihali as the last line of defence against Kresimir's advancing army. Tamas's generals bicker among themselves, the brigades lose ground every day beneath the Kez onslaught and Kresimir wants the head of the man who shot him in the eye.
Crimson China: A Novel
by Betsy TobinCrimson China is a novel that traps the reader at the outset, shining a light on a tragic, hidden world that runs in parallel to our own. It is a story of identity and culture, of the irrepressibility of the human spirit, and the powerful undertow of love.
Crimson China: A Novel
by Betsy TobinCrimson China is a novel that traps the reader at the outset, shining a light on a tragic, hidden world that runs in parallel to our own. It is a story of identity and culture, of the irrepressibility of the human spirit, and the powerful undertow of love.
Crimson Climb
by E.K. JohnstonNew York Times bestselling author E. K. Johnston, author of the Queens series starring Padmé Amidala, brings fans an untold story about Qi'ra, portrayed by Emilia Clarke in Star Wars: A Solo Story.Not everyone gets to be the hero.Qi&’ra listened to the dreams and promises of a boy with a reckless smile, only to be torn away from him and returned to the White Worms gang while Han made his way to freedom. Now freedom seems like a luxury she can&’t afford while she concentrates on survival and despairs of ever leaving Corellia. But her fortunes seem to turn when a representative of the crime syndicate Crimson Dawn plucks Qi&’ra from captivity and brings her to the syndicate&’s leader, the mysterious and mercurial Dryden Vos. Vos offers Qi&’ra an opportunity she&’s never had before: the chance to build something resembling a comfortable life if she can prove her worth to his organization. With failure meaning certain death, Qi&’ra knows she must immerse herself in the merciless, murderous world of Crimson Dawn. What she doesn&’t know is just who she will be if she survives. . . ."An exquisite portrait of an intrepid character in the Star Wars universe, Johnston&’s latest richly plots Qi&’ra&’s ascent through Crimson Dawn with verve. . . . A propulsive read for fans of a galaxy far, far away." —Kirkus Reviews
The Crimson Crown (A Seven Realms Novel #4)
by Cinda Williams ChimaA thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed???Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana''Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible; tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch. With surrounding kingdoms seeking to prey on the Fells'' inner turmoil, Raisa''s best hope is to unite her people against a common enemy. But that enemy might be the person with whom she''s falling in love. Through a complicated web of lies and unholy alliances, former streetlord Han Alister has become a member of the Wizard Council of the Fells. Navigating the cut-throat world of blue blood politics has never been more dangerous, and Han seems to inspire hostility among Clan and wizards alike. His only ally is the queen, and despite the perils involved, Han finds it impossible to ignore his feelings for Raisa. Before long, Han finds himself in possession of a secret believed to be lost to history, a discovery powerful enough to unite the people of the Fells. But will the secret die with him before he can use it? A simple, devastating truth concealed by a thousand-year-old lie at last comes to light in this stunning conclusion to the Seven Realms series.
The Crimson Crown (Seven Realms #4)
by Cinda Williams ChimaIn the fourth and final novel in the Seven Realms series, Queen Raisa 'ana Marianna and Han Alister join forces to right a thousand-year-old wrong.
The Crimson Crown (The Crimson Crown Duology #1)
by Heather WalterMirror, mirror, on the wall, who&’s the wickedest of them all? Snow White&’s dark queen tells her side of the story in the first book of a queer, witchy duology that reimagines the classic fairy tale—from the author of Malice.&“An alluring, vengeful origin story that brings tremendous dimension to a classic fairytale.&”—Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Longings Legends tell of a witch who became a queen—the heartless villain in the story of Snow White.But now the wicked queen is stepping out of Snow White&’s shadow to become the heroine of her own legend. Her real &“once upon a time&” begins when she is just Ayleth, a young witch who lives in the forest with her coven. The witches practice their magic in secret, hiding from the White King and his brutal war against witchcraft. Ayleth, however, faces a war of her own. Her magical gifts have yet to reveal themselves, and as the threat of the Royal Huntsmen intensifies, Ayleth fears she will never become the witch her coven needs. To prove herself, Ayleth sets out on a perilous quest that sends her to the White Palace, a decadent world of drama and deceit. There, Ayleth encounters an unlikely figure from her past: Jacquetta, a witch who once held Ayleth&’s heart—and betrayed her. As events at the palace escalate, Ayleth finds herself caught in the web of the White King, whose dark charisma is as dangerous as the sinister force that seems to be haunting the palace—and perhaps even Ayleth herself. With the threat of discovery looming, Ayleth and Jacquetta must set aside the wounds of their past and work together to survive. As she uncovers the secrets of the White Court—and those of her own heart—Ayleth must find the strength to transform into someone she never imagined she could be. A powerful witch, the very wickedest of them all.Book One in The Crimson Crown series.
Crimson Death (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Series #25)
by Laurell K. Hamilton<P>In her twenty-fifth adventure, vampire hunter and necromancer Anita Blake learns that evil is in the eye of the beholder... <P>Anita has never seen Damian, her vampire servant, in such a state. The rising sun doesn't usher in the peaceful death that he desperately needs. Instead, he's being bombarded with violent nightmares and blood sweats. <P>And now, with Damian at his most vulnerable, Anita needs him the most. The vampire who created him, who subjected him to centuries of torture, might be losing control, allowing rogue vampires to run wild and break one of their kind's few strict taboos. <P> Some say love is a great motivator, but hatred gets the job done, too. And when Anita joins forces with her friend Edward to stop the carnage, Damian will be at their side, even if it means traveling back to the land where all his nightmares spring from...a place that couldn't be less welcoming to a vampire, an assassin, and a necromancer. Ireland. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Crimson Death (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Novels)
by Laurell K. HamiltonIn Crimson Death, the twenty-fifth Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, adventure by Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton, Anita is tested like never before in a showdown that will delight readers of Charlaine Harris and Anne Rice. 'Hamilton is still thrilling fans...with her amazing multifaceted characters and intricate multilayered world, a mix of erotic romance, crime-drama, and paranormal/fantasy fiction' Library JournalSome say love is a great motivator, but hatred gets the job done, too.My name is Anita Blake. I'm a vampire hunter and necromancer, and I'm about to learn that evil is in the eye of the beholder...I've never seen Damian, my vampire servant, so vulnerable. He's being bombarded with violent nightmares and blood sweats, but now is the time I need him most. The ruthless vampire who created him might be losing control, allowing rogue vampires to run wild and break one of their kind's few strict taboos.I'm joining forces with my friend Edward to stop the carnage, and Damian will be at our side, even if it means travelling to a place that couldn't be less welcoming to a vampire, an assassin and a necromancer. Ireland.
Crimson Desire
by Elisabeth Morgan PopolowSang's sadistic blood-mistress has developed an unhealthy obsession for Lily White. Kidnapped and hidden away in a castle full of dark, deadly secrets, their lives hang in the balance as Lily and Sang try to find a way to escape with their sanity intact. Lily, Sang, and Darius are back for another harrowing adventure in Crimson Desire, Book 2 of Elisabeth Morgan Popolow's exciting paranormal series, Blood Rose.Lily's new co-worker, Anna, is anything but ordinary. Sure she's tall and speaks in a rich English accent out in the rural suburbs of Pennsylvania, but America is the world's melting pot, right? Then, why does Anna look as if she popped out of one of those Cover Girl Magazines? The way she talks sends chills down Lily's spine, but she can only see the good in people. That is, until Anna turns out to be a one-thousand-year-old crazy vampire with a toxic obsession for Lily. When Sang and Lily are kidnapped and taken to Anna's castle, they have no idea what lies in store for them. Now, trying to stay sane and waiting patiently for Darius' rescue is all they can do as the mad vampiress threatens to swallow them whole.Content Notes: Hot, Anal Intercourse, Ménage, Short MM Scene, Paranormal, Vampires, Contemporary, Adventure, Suspense
Crimson e la battaglia della Montagna Solitaria
by Valerie PikeCrimson e la battaglia della montagna solitaria Una storia di draghi che narra delle avventure di un giovane drago e di come scopre il suo coraggio. Crimson il drago vive in una grotta sulla Montagna Solitaria. Quando la principessa Penelope fa visita alla sua grotta cercando l'amore, Crimson le dà una collana magica. Ma la collana attrae l'attenzione indesiderata di un avido drago locale e il conflitto che ne consegue minaccia l'intero villaggio. Crimson apprenderà di avere un potere spaventoso che userá con rammarico. Accetterà Crimson di aver causato sofferenza per uno scopo buono? I cattivi draghi e i loro tentativi di furto forse forzeranno Crimson a restare confinato nella sua grotta o lui, nonostante gli avvertimenti di sua madre, uscirà dalla grotta per aiutare a salvare la principessa e a riportare l'armonia nel regno? Il drago solitario e la principessa riusciranno ad esaudire i desideri dei loro cuori e riportare la pace? Crimson aiuterà la principessa a raggiungere il vero amore? L'amore vincerà contro il male alla fine?
Crimson el Dragón y la Princesa Encantada
by Valerie PikeCuento de dragones acerca de un joven dragón llamado Crimson, quien ayuda a salvar a una bebé princesa de una malvada bruja. La perversa Reina Malvainia descubre que el Principe Valentín tiene una hija recien nacida. En sus hechizos de locura, trama venganza contra el Reino de Nosmir para robarles todos los rubíes. Con absoluta maldad y avaricia, Bufo Centello ayuda a secuestrar a la princesa bebé encantada del Castillo de la Felicidad. Centello quiere emparejarse y ayuda a Mortimer, el buitre mascota de la Reina, a secuestrarla y huir volando. Nuestro héroe, Crimson el dragón, acude con un grupo de rescate a encontrar a Genoveva, la bebé secuestrada. El afectuoso Crimson supera a los dragones malvados del Reino. A través de aparentemente interminables giros y rodeos, la Reina malvada y Centello aprenden que hay un alto precio a pagar por sus fechorías.
The Crimson Fairy Book
by Andrew LangAndrew Lang (1844-1912) was a prolific Scots man of letters, a poet, novelist, literary critic and contributor to anthropology. He now is best known as the collector of folk and fairy tales. He was educated at the Edinburgh Academy, St Andrews University and at Balliol College, Oxford. As a journalist, poet, critic and historian, he soon made a reputation as one of the ablest and most versatile writers of the day. Lang was one of the founders of the study of "Psychical Research," and his other writings on anthropology include The Book of Dreams and Ghosts (1897), Magic and Religion (1901) and The Secret of the Totem (1905). He was a Homeric scholar of conservative views. Other works include Homer and the Epic (1893); a prose translation of The Homeric Hymns (1899), with literary and mythological essays in which he draws parallels between Greek myths and other mythologies; and Homer and his Age (1906). He also wrote Ballades in Blue China (1880) and Rhymes la Mode (1884).
Crimson Fire
by Holly TaylorHavgan of Corania knows he is different from others, but he does not know why. He does know, however, that he adamantly hates the witches of Kymru. When he becomes Warleader of Corania, he sets the might of his empire against them and their country Gwydion the Dreamer and his friend Rhiannon travel to Corania to spy on Havgan after Gwydion’s dream reveals Havgan’s imperialistic desires. In their frantic attempt to save Kymru, they risk everything. But when a thoughtless action threatens to doom them all, Gwydion and Rhiannon must fight not only to discover Havgan’s secret but also to understand why Havgan seems so hauntingly familiar.
Crimson Flower
by Matt KindtFrom New York Times-bestselling Mind MGMT creator MATT KINDT and MATT LESNIEWSKI (The Freak) comes a brand-new, mind-altering journey through Russian folk tales, trained assassins, and government conspiracies.After losing her family in a violent home invasion, a woman uses folk tales to cope. In a blood-soaked journey toward revenge, she tracks down the man responsible for her family's deaths, only to discover a startling government plot--to weaponize folk tales and use them to raise children into super assassins.Collects Crimson Flower #1-#5, including all covers and bonus material.
The Crimson Fortress (The Ivory Key Duology)
by Akshaya RamanIn this thrilling, action-packed sequel and conclusion to the critically acclaimed Ivory Key duology called “a dream”* (Booklist, starred review), royal siblings Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya battle vengeful enemies, centuries-old mysteries, and their own personal demons in order to save their country from ruin. The search for the Ivory Key has brought royal siblings Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya closer than they have been in years as they try to restore magic and stability to Ashoka. But despite finally getting their hands on the long-lost key, uncovering its cipher has proved more complicated and dangerous than they ever expected.Their missions force them to split up and disperse them across Ashoka and beyond. When a rash decision by the council strips Vira of her power, her journey to reclaim her throne takes on new meaning. Kaleb travels to the neighboring country of Lyria to uncover its emperor’s motives and meets a prince seeking answers of his own. Ronak’s efforts to escape his arranged marriage and exonerate his brother lead to a series of risky deals that only bring him closer to what he’s running from. And Riya’s newfound power has turned unpredictable, but her search for answers only raises more questions.When their attempts at decoding the key release an ancient power, the siblings must align to face the past and save their future once and for all. In a quest that culminates in a deadly labyrinth, there’s only one way they will succeed: together.
Crimson Frost (The Mythos Academy #4)
by Jennifer EstepHigh school gets even harder when there&’s an evil god on the loose in the New York Times bestselling author&’s YA urban fantasy novel.My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy, a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids. And now there&’s also Loki, the evil god I helped set free against my will. On the bright side, I finally got a date with Logan Quinn, the hottest—and deadliest—Spartan at Mythos. But I should have known it was destined to end in disaster. If we'd gotten into a swordfight, or been ambushed by Reapers, I'd have been more prepared. I definitely didn&’t expect to get arrested mid-sip at the local coffee hangout. I'm accused of purposely helping the Reapers free Loki—and the person leading the charge against me is Linus Quinn, Logan's dad. Now pretty much everyone at school thinks I'm guilty. If I'm going to get out of this mess alive, I'll have to do it myself.
The Crimson Gold (Forgotten Realms: Rogues #3)
by Voronica Whitney-RobinsonShe wanted out.She wanted a new life.She wanted a trophy worthy of a master thief.She wanted to find the source of the treasured crimson gold.She wanted to face an undead emperor on his home ground and live to tell the tale.Careful what you wish for.The Crimson Gold is the third title in this ongoing Forgotten Realms series focusing specifically on the shadowed life of the iconic character class of the rogue. Each novel in the series is a stand-alone adventure, allowing readers an easy entry point into the Forgotten Realms world.
Crimson, il colore del sangue
by T. L. ChristiansonUna tenuta di montagna isolata. Un laboratorio nascosto. Un oscuro segreto che minaccia il futuro dell'intera razza dei vampiri. Quando la vampira Emilie accetta un nuovo lavoro come tata nella remota casa di montagna del dottor Owen Bennett, l'ultima cosa che si aspetta è di essere gettata a capofitto in un pericoloso mistero. Dopo aver trascorso gli ultimi cento anni credendo di essere sola al mondo, l'innegabile chimica con il bello ed eccentrico Owen⎯che lei sospetta possa essere anche un vampiro⎯promette un futuro che non avrebbe mai pensato possibile. Ma... le cose a casa Bennett non quadrano. L'ex moglie di Owen è apparentemente scomparsa, e lui si rifiuta di rivelare per chi lavora, tenendo la sua ricerca sotto chiave. Determinata a scoprire la verità, Emilie scopre un segreto che ha gravi ripercussioni per tutti i suoi simili. Quando intervengono forze oscure, Emilie è costretta a fare una scelta impensabile - tra l'amore appena nato o ciò che sa essere giusto.
Crimson il drago. La Valle dei rubini.
by Anita Orfini Valerie PikeCrimson non è un drago come tutti gli altri, lui ha un potere speciale: è l'unico drago al mondo in grado di produrre rubini quando piange. Questa storia parla di Crimson, un giovane drago che vive in un nascondiglio sulla cima della Montagna Solitaria. All'inizio della storia, Crimson aspetta impazientemente la mamma, Tuono dalla Coda Nera. Quando la sua caverna ormai trabocca di rubini, la sua mamma arriva per portarli alla Valle dei rubini. Nel frattempo, nel Castello della Letizia, la Principessa Penelope si prepara per il suo matrimonio e riceve in dono una collana che le porta protezione e fortuna. La malvagia Regina Malvainia aspetta che il matrimonio abbia inizio per rovinarlo con il suo diabolico piano e dividere gli sposi perché trama di sposare il bellissimo principe e prendere il suo tesoro. Dopo aver trasportato le gemme alla valle, Crimson e la mamma aspettano il matrimonio del Principe Valentin e della Principessa Penelope. I guai cominciano quando Distruggitrice Verde, l'accumulatrice di oro, vede che i draghi hanno portato i rubini alla valle. Il drago cattivo attacca i partecipanti alla cerimonia e strappa la collana dal collo di Penelope, rompendo l'incantesimo prima dell'inizio della cerimonia. Rapisce la principessa, chiede tutti i gioielli della Valle dei rubini come riscatto e vola via verso il suo nascondiglio dove sua figlia Ametista è a fare la guardia. Per essere sicura che Penelope non scappi, Distruggitrice Verde la trasforma in una sirena. La minaccia dicendole che l'incantesimo durerà per sempre a meno che non segua i suoi ordini. Segui Crimson e il Principe nella loro tentativo di salvare la Principessa dalle grinfie del drago cattivo. La Regina vuole i rubini solo per sé perciò ritorna nel suo castello nella Terra Bon Bon per radunare il suo esercito. Pannocchia Coraggiosa viene a conoscenza del suo piano malvagio e informa il Principe che la Regina vuole marciare sul castello e combat
The Crimson Legion (Dark Sun: Prism Pentad #2)
by Troy DenningTyr is free at last! But for how long?The city-state of Tyr has been freed from a thousand years of slavery to the sorcerer-king, but with change comes chaos and Tyr's triumph may be its death-knell.Almost twenty years after Troy Denning first gave readers a taste of the Dark Sun world, it remains one of the most sought-after settings in the Dungeons & Dragons® universe. All five of the Prism Pentad novels will be reissued in deluxe trade paperback editions that will introduce a whole new generation to the magic-blasted deserts of the Dark Sun world!From the Trade Paperback edition.