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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.
Crimson Moon
by Rebecca YorkNeeding a fresh start, a young werewolf heads west and changes his identity. As Sam Morgan, he meets Olivia Woodlock--a woman of many secrets, whose life is in jeopardy. If he can't protect her, they'll never have a chance to explore the passion that promises to bind them together for an eternity.
Crimson, O Dragão - Vale dos Rubis
by Valerie PikeEssa é a história das aventuras de um jovem dragão enquanto ele descobre sua coragem escondida. O dom especial do Dragão Crimson é a habilidade de produzir rubis preciosos. Quando Princesa Penélope vagueia pela sua caverna à procura de amor, Crimson dá a ela um colar mágico. Mas, o colar atrai atenção um dragão local ganancioso e acontece um conflito que ameaça toda a aldeia. Crimson descobre que ele tem um poder terrível que ele usa e se arrepende. Será que Crimson vai aceitar que ele causou danos ao fazer o bem? Será que os dragões desagradáveis e seus modos barulhentos forçarão Crimson a permanecer confinado em sua caverna ou ele irá, apesar dos avisos de sua mãe, sair da caverna para ajudar a salvar a Princesa e restaurar a harmonia para o reino? Irão o dragão solitário e a Princesa realizar os desejos de seus corações para restaurar a paz? Irá Crimson ajudá-la a alcançar seu verdadeiro amor? Irá o amor vencer o mal no final?
Crimson Planet
by John E. Muller Lionel Fanthorpe Patricia FanthorpeMars is our nearest neighbour in the solar system, with the exception of our own satellite Luna. It will be considerably easier to hit the moon of course, but what will we find when we get there? Plenty to interest the scientist, the mining engineer, and the cosmologist. But the Biologist will find only fossilised traces of Lunar life, if he finds anything at all. On Mars the story will be vastly different. We know that there is vegetation there. We still argue about those enigmatic canals. Are they optical illusion or...? What if...? What if an intelligent civilisation cut those great water courses? What if that civilisation still exists? Is man the only intelligence in God's great Universe? How will earth's envoys react when they first encounter non-human intellect for the first time? Will the aliens be friendly, or...?
Crimson Reign (Blood Heir #3)
by Amélie Wen ZhaoFor fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Six of Crows comes the thrilling conclusion to the Blood Heir trilogy. A princess with a dark secret must ally with a con man to liberate her empire from a reign of terror in this epic fantasy retelling of the Anastasia story.The Red Tigress, Anastacya Mikhailov, has lost the gift she, has lost the gift she was only beginning to realize defined her. Stolen from her during the battle in Bregon, her blood Affinity rests with Sorsha Farrald, a dangerous Affinite who is on the run, headed staright to Cyrilia and to Ana's aunt...the Empress Morganya. Thought she is weakened, Ana's course remains true--yet her return to her homeland reveals a Cyrilia on the brink of collapse. Morganya's tyrannical rule has transformed into a sinister quest for unquestioned authority, and she has set her sights far beyond Cyrilia. Morganya seeks a legendary ancient power, rumored to have once belonged to the Deities themselves. If she can locate it, she can rule the world. What's more, Ana's allies, the insurgent Affinite rebels known as the Redcloaks, no longer support her. For their allegiance is with the people--and there can be no equality with a monarchy. Ana faces enemies at every turn, and every day without her Affinity brings her closer to death. Yet she is determined to liberate her people and vanquish the legacy of her own imperial bloodline--the inequality sewn into the fabric of her land. Her only hope lies in the navy she recruited in Bregon, the courage of her band of friends, and the cunning crime-lord-turned-captain she's fallen for. If Ana loses this fight, it will be her last. And Morganya's reign of darkness with consume the world.
The Crimson Road
by A.G. SlatterA captivating dark gothic fantasy set in the same universe as the award-winning author's All The Murmuring Bones, The Path of Thorns and The Briar Book of the Dead. A tale of vampires, assassins, ancient witches and broken promises, perfect for readers of Alix E. Harrow, Hannah Whitten and Alexis Henderson.Violet Zennor has had a peculiar upbringing. Training as a fighter in underground arenas, honing her skills against the worst scum, murderers and thieves her father could pit her against, she has learned to be ruthless. To kill. Until the day Hedrek Zennor dies. Violet thinks she&’s free – then she learns that her father planned to send her into the Darklands, where the Leech Lords reign. Where Violet&’s still-born brother was taken years ago. Violet steadfastly refuses. Until one night two assassins attempt to slaughter her – and it becomes clear: she&’s going to have to clean up the mess her father made.By turns gripping and bewitching, sharp and audacious, this mesmerising story takes you on a journey into the dark heart of Slatter's sinister and compelling fantasy world in a tale of vampires, assassins, ancient witches and broken promises.
Crimson Sand, Crimson Blood
by Craig GallantThe Broken Kingdoms have all but forgotten the existence of magic after a century of warfare and intrigue. Into this chaos an ancient evil – the stuff of legendary nightmares – emerges from the mists of time. The kingdoms as they now stand, shorn of their past glories, cannot stand against this onslaught. The time of legends may be past, but when wizards and heroes are nowhere to be found, perhaps two wounded, flawed people can make the difference.
The Crimson Shadow: The Complete Series (The Crimson Shadow)
by R. A. Salvatore&“Fine adventure&” in the complete New York Times–bestselling fantasy trilogy from the legendary million-selling author and creator of Drizzt Do&’Urden (Terry Brooks). This &“worthy, entertaining addition to fantasy literature&” tells the epic saga of a righteous warrior/avenger who battles an evil wizard, dragons, and cyclopean armies to liberate an imperiled kingdom (Starlog). The Sword of Bedwyr: Luthien Bedwyr vows to rescue the beleaguered land of Eriador from the evil reign of Wizard-King Greensparrow. But first Luthien must secure two weapons from a dragon&’s lair: a legendary sword and a blood-red cape that renders its wearer invisible. Aided by a halfling thief, an ancient mage, and a beautiful elf slave, Luthien prepares for insurgence as the Crimson Shadow. Luthien&’s Gamble: With the rallying support of enslaved humans, defiant peasants, and Fairborn elves, Luthien has forged a path for the freedom of his kingdom as the avenging Crimson Shadow. But when his tyrannical adversary makes a bid for peace by calling back his army of cyclops, Luthien suspects the evil wizard is setting a trap. The Dragon King: Luthien Bedwyr&’s alter ego wields a magical sword and wears a scarlet cape that renders him invisible. But his greatest enemy, the evil Wizard-King, has a counterpart of his own: an unstoppable, bloodthirsty colossus of a dragon. Now the ultimate battle for a kingdom will reach its spellbinding endgame in the rousing finale to a trilogy &“filled with memorable characters and compelling action&” (Terry Brooks).
The Crimson Shadow (Crimson Shadow Omnibus)
by R. A. SalvatoreAn omnibus reissue of R.A. Salvatore's Crimson Shadow Trilogy, which consists of the novels The Sword of Bedwyr, Luthien's Gamble, and The Dragon King. This trilogy follows the story of The Crimson Shadow, a Robin Hood-like figure causing mischief and protecting the innocent in a medieval fantasy setting.
The Crimson Skew
by S. E. GroveThe stunning conclusion to S. E. Grove's New York Times-bestselling Mapmakers trilogy--a historical, fantastical adventure perfect for fans of Philip Pullman!It is late August 1892, and Sophia Tims is coming home from a foreign Age, having risked her life in search of her missing parents. Now she is aboard ship, with a hard-earned, cryptic map that may help her find them at long last.But her homecoming is anything but peaceful. Threatening clouds hang over New Orleans harbor. Sinkholes have been opening in Boston, swallowing parts of the city whole. Rogue weirwinds tear up the Baldlands. Worst of all, New Occident is at war, led by a prime minister who will do anything to expand the country westward. He has blackmailed Sophia's beloved uncle Shadrack into drawing the battle maps that will lead countless men and boys--including Sophia's best friend, Theo--to their deaths.As Sophia puzzles out her next move, Shadrack is peeling back layers of government intrigue, and Theo is bracing himself to fight. A red fog of war is rising, and New Occident's future hangs in the balance. . . .The Crimson Skew is the thrilling final act of S. E. Grove's acclaimed Mapmakers Trilogy--three unforgettable books set in a world like no other.From the Hardcover edition.
Crimson Skies
by Eric Nylund Mike Lee Nancy BermanWelcome to the world of Crimson Skies. The United States is a land torn apart by epidemic and war. With chaos on the ground, America's highways have been forced into the skies, a lawless new frontier where the flying ace--hero, pirate, villain--is king. Here are the exciting, danger-packed adventures of three such daredevils. The Case of the Phantom Prototype. A hefty payday convinced dogfight genius Paladin Blake to fly a top-secret aircraft into the Mojave Desert. But on this job, Blake must not only save himself, but thousands of others slated for death by an unseen foe. "Genghis" Kahn & the Manchurian Gambit. Why is the notorious leader of the Red Skull Legion pirate gang rescuing a lady in distress, returning gold, and duking it out in blazing air battles from Manhattan to Manchuria with no plunder in sight? Wonders never cease. Bayou Blues. Ever since flying ace Nathan Zachary made a pirate ship out of a stolen zeppelin, the gentleman air-pirate and his "Fortune Hunters" gang have roamed the globe in search of money, fame, and adventure. But a double-dealing Cajun sky-thief, a crooked businessman, and a pair of star-crossed lovers may just trump this ace in a high-stakes, high-altitude con game. Swashbuckling adventures of your favorite flying aces, in all their guts and glory, against a backdrop of blazing CRIMSON SKIES Crimson Skies, Xbox, and the Xbox Logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Used under license. Copyright© 2001 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. From the Paperback edition.
The Crimson Spy (The Kingdom of Wrenly #20)
by Jordan QuinnPrince Lucas and Lady Clara wonder who they can trust in this twentieth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series!Danger washes ashore in the port of Silvertown, where a missing royal ship brings rumors of pirates. Not only that, but Prince Lucas and Lady Clara are tasked with caring for a rare gift: a phoenix. At first, they think nothing of the shimmering fire bird. But soon, they learn that not all magical creatures are to be trusted. With easy-to-read text and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Crimson Sword: Book One Of The Legend Of Asahiel (The Legend of Asahiel Series #1)
by Eldon ThompsonThe Age of Man has begun. The "undesirable" creatures of legend have been driven from their lands, magic has been forsaken, the old gods reduced to myth.Now humans will rule the kingdoms of the island continent of Pentania. But they are not alone.Alson's king has been assassinated, its capital besieged by a malevolent wizard. The chaos and terror now sweeping the land have come to the remote village of Diln -- sending young Jarom far from his home to seek aid against the nefarious usurper. But a mysterious council has decreed Jarom must find one of the mythical Swords of Asahiel -- the divine talismans the elven avatars used to forge the earth -- in order to save a quarrelsome, fledgling humanity. For a Demon Queen has awakened from the abyss -- and humankind is about to discover its powerlessness in the face of the ancient terrors of the world.
Crimson und die Schlacht am Einsamen Berg
by Valerie Pike Marina SunCrimson der Drache lebt in einer Höhle auf dem Einsamen Berg. Als Prinzessin Penelope auf der Suche nach Liebe in seine Höhle wandert, gibt Crimson ihr eine magische Halskette. Aber die Kette zieht die unerwünschte Aufmerksamkeit von gierigen Drachen auf sich und bringt das ganze Dorf in Gefahr. Crimson lernt, dass er mächtige Kräfte besitzt, die er einsetzt und es gleich darauf bereut. Wird Crimson akzeptieren können, dass er Schaden angerichtet hat, um andere zu beschützen? Werden die bösen Drachen und ihre Gier Crimson dazu zwingen in seiner Höhle zu bleiben oder wird er, entgegen der Anweisungen seiner Mutter, aus seiner Höhle kommen, um die Prinzessin zu retten und dem Königreich wieder Frieden zu bringen? Werden der einsame Drache und die Prinzessin beide ihr Sehen nach Frieden erfüllt sehen? Wird Crimson ihr helfen die wahre Liebe zu finden? Wird die Liebe am Ende das Böse besiegen?
Crimson und die verzauberte Prinzessin
by Valerie PikeDie hinterhältige Königin Malvainia entdeckt, dass Prinz Valentin eine neugeborene Tochter hat. In ihrem Wahnsinn sinnt sie auf Rache am Königreich Nosmir, um alle Rubine zu bekommen. Aus purer Gemeinheit und Gier hilft Sparks Snorter dabei, das verzauberte Prinzessinnenbaby aus dem Schloss der Zufriedenheit zu entführen. Sparks will sich rächen und hilft Mortimer, dem Hausgeier der Königin, mit ihr wegzufliegen. Der Held, Crimson der Drache, geht mit einer Rettungsmannschaft los, um das gestohlene Baby Genevieve zu finden. Der warmherzige Crimson überlistet die bösen Drachen im Königreich. Durch scheinbar endlos viele plötzliche Wendungen der Geschichte, lernen die böse Königin und Sparks, dass sie einen hohen Preis für ihr Fehlverhalten zahlen müssen.
Crimson Valley (The Vastness #4)
by Blake HausladenThis novella is part four of The Vastness, also available as a collection.A rebellion forms, creating four Kings.A gruesome battle is released leaving devastation in its wake. Our characters struggle to keep the world balanced as the war for Zoviya tears down families, province, and religions.“Blake has written an engaging story. I thoroughly enjoyed the character Emi. I was excited with her, scared with her, curious, hungry, and losing faith and gaining strength. I want to learn more about her. This is a sign of a good story, for me. I look forward to reading more.” – Amazon ReviewThe Vastness is the third and final omnibus collection to the Vesteal Series. The Vastness takes us deep into the capital of Bessradi, following the chaos of Native Silver, where new magic is emerging. Ghosts stir, the ground shakes, and an unknown magic has been unleashed. Blood soon becomes as important as air, and our characters struggle to keep the world balanced.In the end, the war will be over, but which side will win?“I was not sure who was mad and who was sane—the boy-king playing with death or the cult that followed him.” - BarokYou can read the trilogy in full volumes, or broken up into five novellas each.The Vestal SeriesA tale of violent magic, intrigue, and statecraft, the Vesteal Series is the story of four souls that are banished beyond the edge of the map to a land of gnarled forests, ancient magic, and the site of a terrible murder. Their struggles to survive will put them at odds with their families, their nation, and the very powers that shaped the world.1. Ghosts in the Yew Novella 1 - Beyond the Edge Novella 2 - Opposing Oaths Novella 3 - Reckless Borders Novella 4 - Bayen's Women Novella 5 - Falling Tides2. Native Silver Novella 1 - Sutler's Road Novella 2 - Forgotten Stairs Novella 3 - Thrall's Wine Novella 4 - Corsair Princess Novella 5 - Tanayon Born 3. The Vastness Novella 1 - Silent Rebellion Novella 2 - The River War Novella 3 - The Blinded Novella 4 - Crimson Valley Novella 5 - Singer's Reward
Crimson Veil
by Yasmine GalenornThe D'Artigo sisters are sexy, savvy ex-operatives from the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. Being half human, half-Fae means their powers go haywire at all the wrong times. Camille is a wicked-good witch, with three gorgeous husbands. Her sister Delilah is a two-faced werecat and a Death Maiden whilst Menolly, a jian-tu turned vampire, is married to a sexy werepuma and the godfather of vampires. Unfortunately, life is about to get very, very nasty for them all.
Crimson Vol. 1 (Crimson)
by Brian Augustyn Humberto RamosCrimson, the beloved series by Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man) and Brian Augustyn (Batman: Gotham By Gaslight), returns! For the first time ever in the prestigious hardcover format, experience Alex Elder's ascension from vampire victim to "The Chosen One," destined to bring about the end of all vampires! Collects the first 12 issues of the series.
Crimson Waters (Deathlands #106)
by James AxlerNuke SpawnEveryone who lives in Deathlands must endure the hellscape of a world mutilated by nukes and madness. Survival is a grim pursuit, achieved only by the most ruthless means. Yet Ryan Cawdor and his companions remain determined to persevere by doing whatever it takes to survive.Death InfestationWhen a mat-trans malfunction strands Ryan Cawdor and his friends in a gutted redoubt in the West Indies, the crystal waters offer them a tantalizing glimpse of untouched splendor. But the oasis is abruptly shattered by violent and ruthless pirates, and Ryan has to barter with a young guide, a teenage boy on a blood quest against a sadistic local warlord, to navigate a land teeming with predators-mutie, human and animal. The race is on to find a second redoubt, buried deep in the inhospitable heart of Monster Island. As pirates, mutie sec men and monsters converge, the kill zone widens, blood flows...and the group rushes to escape paradise before it destroys them.Because even paradise has claws in Deathlands.
Crimson Wind (Horngate Witches #2)
by Diana Pharaoh FrancisTHERE ARE GOOD GUYS. THERE ARE BAD GUYS. AND THEN THERE'S MAX. Max knows what trusting the wrong person can cost you. Her former friend Giselle, a powerful witch, enslaved Max years ago, turning her into a Shadowblade--a deadly warrior compelled to fight for Giselle. But there's more at stake now than Max's thirst for revenge. The Guardians, overseers of the magical world, have declared war on humanity and on any witches not standing with them. Max and Giselle have come to an uneasy truce in order to protect what's left of Horngate, their coven's home. Max would do anything for Horngate--even give herself over to a mysterious otherworldly creature in the nearby mountains in exchange for his help. But first, she intends to save the mortal family she left behind. And Alexander, the Shadowblade warrior who could be her closest ally or her deadliest enemy, is going with her. On a road trip into the unknown, Max and Alexander face wild magic, desperate enemies, and battles that bruise both body and soul. But the greatest challenge will come from unexpected revelations that test everything Max believes about who she is--and where her loyalties lie. . . .
Crimson Y La Batalla De La Montaña Solitaria
by Andrea Mazzocchi Valerie PikeEste atrapante libro narra las aventuras que atraviesa un joven dragón para descubrir su valentía. El dragón Crimson vive en una cueva en la montaña Solitaria. Un día, cuando la princesa Penélope llega en busca de su verdadero amor, Crimson le entrega un collar mágico. La joya atrae la atención de los codiciosos dragones de la zona y esto causa un problema que pone en peligro a toda la aldea. Crimson usa su terrible poder secreto para ayudar pero luego se lamenta ¿Podrá aceptar que por intentar hacer el bien causó un mal? ¿Lograrán los malvados dragones y su robos que nuestro amigo se encierre para siempre en su guarida o abandonará su escondite a pesar de los consejos de su madre para salvar a la princesa y devolver la armonía al reino? ¿Podrán el solitario dragoncillo y Penélope conquistar los anhelos de sus corazones y restaurar la paz? ¿Tendrá éxito Crimson en ayudarla a encontrar su verdadero amor? ¿Triunfará el amor sobre el mal al final?
Crimson y el Valle de los Rubíes
by Valerie Pike Silvana Borghi y Andrea MazzocchiCrimson no era un dragón común y corriente. Tenía poderes mágicos. Era el único en su especie que sus escamas se convertían en rubíes cuando las cambiaba. Es la historia de Crimson, un joven dragón que tenía su guarida en la cima de la Montaña Solitaria. Cuando su cueva se llenaba de rubíes, su mamá Trueno Negro, lo ayudaba a transportarlos al Valle de los Rubíes. Mientras tanto, en el Castillo de la Alegría, la princesa Penélope estaba lista para su boda con el príncipe Valentín. Recibió de la Bruja Helecho de Pimienta un collar mágico de piedra lunar para protegerla del mal. La malvada reina Malvainia, iab a asistir al casamiento con un plan en mente: separar a la pareja. Ella quería casarse con el Príncipe Azul por su riqueza. Crimson y su madre fueron a la boda luego de llevar los rubíes al valle. Los problemas comenzaron cuando Maravilla Verde vio el traslado de las joyas. Atacó a la princesa en la fiesta, le quitó su collar mágico y la secuestró para llevarla a su madriguera. Allí la dejó al cuidado de Amatista, su hija. Para asegurarse que la princesa no escapara, la convirtió en una sirena. La amenazó que la transformación sería permanente si no se cumplía con sus condiciones. Sigan a Crimson y a Valentín en su cruzada para rescatar a la princesa de la dragona ladrona. ¿Habrá guerra? ¿Podrán rescatar a la princesa? ¿Podrá Penélope volver a tener su forma humana? ¿Se saldrán con la suya la malvada reina y la ladrona? Crimson y el Valle de los Rubíes es el segundo libro de la serie Las aventuras de Crimson, el dragón que nos enseña que el amor es más fuerte que la codicia.
Crionizados: Una inesperada aparición (The Third Thaw Trilogy #2)
by Karl HansonEsta secuela de 'Crionizados: la Tercera Reanimación' responde a las preguntas que se presentan al final de ese libro. 'Una inesperada aparición' continúa siguiendo la vida de un grupo de personas que llegaron al Planeta K851b como embriones crionizados, y que posteriormente fueron criados por robots guardianes. Después de restablecer la civilización humana en el Planeta K851b, el asentamiento de Nueva Múnich ha aumentado su población a varios cientos de personas, una sociedad que es tecnológicamente equivalente a la Tierra de 1950. Cuando un cohete terrestre aterriza en el desierto, los reanimados descubren a dos astronautas congelados. Uno de ellos, una hermosa mujer llamada Anastasia, ha perdido todos los recuerdos de su pasado, incluida su capacidad para hablar. La historia sigue la nueva vida de Anastasia, mientras vuelve a aprender todo desde cero, y eventualmente se verá plagada de preguntas sobre su verdadera identidad en la Tierra. Mientras tanto, Horst, el líder y capitán de la Tercera Reanimación, ahora de 45 años, regresa de la expedición a Nuevo Edén, con la mitad inferior del cuerpo paralizada. Trabajando como director de la compañía farmacéutica de Nueva Múnich, Horst busca desesperadamente una forma de reparar su columna, utilizando las avanzadas capacidades robóticas. Junto a estas dos historias entrelazadas está Chet Gurke, un ex fabricante de encurtidos que se ha convertido en el primer locutor de noticias en la incipiente estación de televisión de Nueva Múnich. Chet, un exitoso hombre de negocios, actúa como un némesis de Horst. Chet tiene una pasión por todas las cosas novedosas... incluida la hermosa Anastasia. Mejor descrito como “ficción con ciencia”, este libro al igual que 'la Tercera Reanimación', explora la ciencia de una manera pedagógica dentro del contexto de una aventura. Destinado a lectores que disfrutan leyendo sobre ciencia, incluidos aquellos que se inician en este género.
Crionizados: Agujeros de gusano
by Karl HansonEl planeta K851b se encuentra a 26 años luz de la Tierra. En un esfuerzo por salvar a la humanidad de un asteroide que se predice destruirá la Tierra, se enviaron embriones crionizados a este planeta para ser criados por robots. En la Tierra, cuando solo quedan dos semanas antes del impacto del gigantesco asteroide, se descubre un antiguo artefacto en Nuevo México. El misterioso objeto prueba que los antiguos aztecas y mayas sabían de la existencia del planeta K851b. Mientras tanto, en el Planeta K851b, los miembros de "La Tercera Reanimación" de embriones crionizados, ahora tienen sesenta y tantos años. Mientras se encuentran en una misión de campo, ocurre un accidente que los aisla. Esto los lleva a una última aventura científica, descubriendo extraños mundos y nuevas formas de vida mientras luchan por regresar a casa.