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A Princess of Mars
by Edgar Rice BurroughsI am a very old man; how old I do not know. Possibly I am a hundred, possibly more; but I cannot tell because I have never aged as other men, nor do I remember any childhood. So far as I can recollect I have always been a man, a man of about thirty. I appear today as I did forty years and more ago, and yet I feel that I cannot go on living forever; that some day I shall die the real death from which there is no resurrection. I do not know why I should fear death, I who have died twice and am still alive; but yet I have the same horror of it as you who have never died, and it is because of this terror of death, I believe, that I am so convinced of my mortality.
A Princess of Mars
by John SeelyeThe first published book by the creator of Tarzan of the Apes that introduced the world to intergalactic Civil War soldier, John Carter Two years before Edgar Rice Burroughs became a worldwide celebrity with the publication of Tarzan of the Apes and its twenty-two sequels, which together have sold more than 30 million copies, he published the futuristic sci-fi romance, A Princess of Mars. A Princess of Mars tells the story of John Carter, a Civil War veteran who inexplicably finds himself held prisoner on the planet Mars by the Green Men of Thark. With Dejah Thoris, the princess of another clan on Mars, John Carter must fight for their freedom and save the entire planet from destruction as the life-sustaining Atmosphere Factory slowly grinds to a halt. A Princess of Mars is the first in Burroughs' eleven book Barsoon series, following the continued adventures of John Carter.
A Princess of Mars: Barsoom Series (7 Novels) A Princess Of Mars; Gods Of Mars; Warlord Of Mars; Thuvia, Maid Of Mars; Chessmen Of Mars; Master Mind Of Mars; Fighting Man Of Mars Complete With Illustrations (Barsoom #1)
by Edgar Rice BurroughsTransported to Mars, a Civil War veteran fights to rescue a princess in this classic science fiction adventure story from the creator of Tarzan Prospecting in the mountains of Arizona, John Carter is attacked by Apache warriors. Cornered in a cave, he thinks his life is finished, but when he emerges, the Apache are nowhere to be seen and the landscape is like nothing on Earth. John Carter has been transported to Mars—and the universe will never be the same. The shift in gravity gives Carter superhuman powers of strength, speed, and agility. On Earth, he was but a man. On Mars, he is a god. And he will need all the power he can muster, for the red planet—called Barsoom by its inhabitants—is in the grips of its own civil war. To save the legendary Princess Dejah Thoris, Carter must defeat legions of giant, four-armed green barbarians and travel thousands of miles across a landscape populated with monstrous flora and fauna. The first volume in Edgar Rice Burroughs&’s beloved Barsoom series, A Princess for Mars is one of the wildest and most imaginative tales ever told. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
A Princess of Mars: Barsoom Series (7 Novels) A Princess Of Mars; Gods Of Mars; Warlord Of Mars; Thuvia, Maid Of Mars; Chessmen Of Mars; Master Mind Of Mars; Fighting Man Of Mars Complete With Illustrations (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Edgar Rice BurroughsThe American Civil War has just ended and John Carter, a former Confederate soldier, is searching for gold in the West. Instead of discovering riches, he breathes in a strange gas in a cave that transports him to Mars. Thanks to Mars's lesser gravity, John finds himself stronger than on earth. He joins up with the warlike Green Martians, one of several Martian groups, and achieves a high rank. But when his tribe captures Dejah Thoris, the Red Martian princess, John finds himself in the middle of Martian politics—and in love. A tale of planetary romance, this classic pulp fiction science fantasy novel by American author Edgar Rice Burroughs was first published in 1917. This is an unabridged version, with illustrations by American artist Frank E. Schoonover.
A Princess of Roumania
by Paul ParkA girlish daydream becomes all too real in this masterpiece of contemporary fantasy. This is a truly magical tale, full of strangeness, terrors and wonders. Many girls daydream that they are really a princess adopted by commoners. In the case of teenager Miranda Popescu, this is actually true. Because she is at the fulcrum of a deadly political battle between conjurers in an alternate world where 'Roumania' is a leading European power, Miranda was hidden by her aunt in our world, where she was adopted and raised in a quiet Massachusetts college town.
A Princess of Roumania (A Princess of Roumania #1)
by Paul ParkA triump of contemporary fantasy, Paul Park's A Princess of Roumania is a truly magical tale, full of strangeness, terrors and wonders. Many girls daydream that they are really a princess adopted by commoners. In the case of teenager Miranda Popescu, this is literally true. Because she is at the fulcrum of a deadly political battle between conjurers in an alternate world where "Roumania" is a leading European power, Miranda was hidden by her aunt in our world, where she was adopted and raised in a quiet Massachusetts college town.The narrative is split between our world and the people in Roumania working to protect or to capture Miranda: her Aunt Aegypta Schenck versus the mad Baroness Ceaucescu in Bucharest, and the sinister alchemist, the Elector of Ratisbon, who holds her true mother prisoner in Germany. This is the story of how Miranda -- with her two best friends, Peter and Andromeda -- is brought back to her home reality. Each of them is changed in the process and all will have much to learn about their true identities and the strange world they find themselves in.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
A Princess of the Aerie (Jak Jinnaka #2)
by John BarnesJak Jinnaka is off to save a princess yet again—except . . .Ostensibly a diplomat, really a spy in training, Jak Jinnaka has such a gift for getting into trouble that his fellow students have voted him &“most likely to have a war named after him.&” His latest offense against cultural sensitivity would have ended his career at his junior year—except that the Academy is thoroughly corrupt, Jak has powerful and wealthy friends, and there&’s an easier way for the dean of students to get rid of him: Jak&’s ex-girlfriend, Princess Shyf of Greenworld (one of hundreds of nations in a space station the size of the moon), sends a cry for help that will conveniently take Jak one hundred eighty-five million miles out of the dean&’s hair. Just like that, Jak is off to save Shyf in the name of true love, the Aerie for the sake of liberty, and his own potential for a lucrative and undemanding government job. But Shyf has found a very unpleasant use for Jak, and now that she&’s got him, she might not let him go.
A Princess of the Chameln
by Cherry WilderWhen her royal parents are killed during a coup, Princess Aidris Am Firn of the Chameln flees for her life. Constantly on the run from unseen enemies of the crown, she poses as a commoner and joins a cadre of women warriors so she can fight those who assassinated her parents and continue to hunt her. While cultivating allies, Aidris learns that two pretenders have ascended to the dual thrones of Chameln. Having discovered their true queen is still alive, counselors from Chameln rally to her side and convince the queen that the time has come for her to reclaim her birthright. But before she can do this, she must discover who her enemy really is, lest the unknown assassins strike her down too.
A Princess of the Chameln (The Rulers of Hylor #1)
by Cherry WilderTHE CHAMELN ARE AN ANCIENT PEOPLE of the continent of Hylor who live in a wide and beautiful land of lakes, grassland and forest. They are ruled by a double sovereignty, chosen always from two families, the Firn and the Zor. Aidris Am Firn, her father's heir, learns the traditional skills and duties of a princess. But powerful forces are threatening the rulers of the Chameln. The parents of Aidris are assassinated and her own life is in danger. When Esher Am Zor, the remaining ruler, dies, the warlike neighboring state of Mel'Nir invades the Chameln lands and the princess must go swiftly into exile to avoid capture. Aidris is practical and well-schooled. She does what she has to do to survive, though it means leaving friends and comforts behind. A secret journey through the forest and the need to fend for herself and an unexpected companion harden her determination. When, in the moment of greatest danger, a splendid champion appears, she still does not reveal her identity. Through long years Aidris keeps her secret and leads the life of a cavalry soldier, a kedran, in the peaceful realm of Athron. She has strange adventures and hears strange tales; she experiences love and friendship. Aidris comes to terms with her own royal heritage and learns to work her own magic. All this is in preparation for the day her people throw off the yoke of Mel'Nir and come for her. And when this day does come she is able to face the difficult life of a queen, in war and in peace.
A Private Cosmos
by Philip Jose FarmerIt was a world of tiers and layers - the Amerind level, the Garden of Eden level, the Talanac, the Atlantean - a universe of green skies and fabled beasts. It was the playground-cosmos of the Lord Jadawin, with trans-gravitational gates to the other levels and other worlds. But now those gates were being sabotaged to permit the entry of an invading force of 'Bellers' - human bodies housing the transferred minds of rebel Lords - and their minions, who were seeking two things: total domination of every lord's private cosmos, now that they had achieved immortality, and the life of Kickaha the Trickster, who knew too much...
A Problematic Paradox
by Eliot SappingfieldGuardians of the Galaxy meets The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in this wild, warm-hearted, and hilarious sci-fi debut about a brainy young girl who is recruited for a very special boarding school. <P><P> Nikola Kross has given up on living in harmony with classmates and exasperated teachers: she prefers dabbling in experimental chemistry to fitting in. But when her life is axially inverted by a gang of extraterrestrials who kidnap her dad and attempt to recruit her into their service, she discovers he's been keeping a world of secrets from her--including the school for geniuses where she's sent for refuge, a place where classes like Practical Quantum Mechanics are the norm and where students use wormholes to commute to class. For Nikola, the hard part isn't school, it's making friends, especially when the student body isn't (entirely) human. <P><P> But the most puzzling paradox of all is Nikola herself, who has certain abilities that no one understands--abilities that put her whole school in greater danger than she could have imagined.* <P><P> "A glorious cacophony of wildly inventive gadgets, gags, and action." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
A Promise of Fire (The Kingmaker Chronicles #1)
by Amanda Bouchet"Fantasy romance at its finest!" -Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series KINGDOMS WILL RISE AND FALL FOR HER...BUT NOT IF SHE CAN HELP ITCatalia "Cat" Fisa lives disguised as a soothsayer in a traveling circus. She is perfectly content avoiding the danger and destiny the Gods-and her homicidal mother-have saddled her with. That is, until Griffin, an ambitious warlord from the magic-deprived south, fixes her with his steely gaze and upsets her illusion of safety forever. Griffin knows Cat is the Kingmaker, the woman who divines the truth through lies. He wants her as a powerful weapon for his newly conquered realm-until he realizes he wants her for much more than her magic. Cat fights him at every turn, but Griffin's fairness, loyalty, and smoldering advances make him increasingly hard to resist and leave her wondering if life really does have to be short, and lived alone. Kingmaker Chronicles Trilogy: A Promise of Fire (Book 1) Breath of Fire (coming January 2017) Heart on Fire (coming Fall 2017) More praise for A Promise of Fire: "A sexy, mysterious fantasy that straddles the line between mythic adventure and paranormal sizzle." -Damon Suede, award-winning author of Bad Idea
A Promise of Fire (The Kingmaker Trilogy #1)
by Amanda Bouchet'Utterly breathtaking' DARYNDA JONES'Absolutely fabulous' C. L. WILSON 'So much love for this book! Buuuuuuy it!' NALINI SINGH _______________Kingmaker. Soothsayer. Warrior. Mage. Kingdoms would rise and fall for her . . . if she is ever foundIn the icy North, where magic is might, an all-powerful elite ruthlessly guided by a glacial Queen have grown to dominate the world. Now rebellion is stirring in the rough, magic-poor South, where for the first time in memory a warlord has succeeded in uniting the tribal nations.Stuck in the middle is Cat - circus performer and soothsayer - safely hidden behind heavy make-up, bright colours and the harmless illusion of the circus. Until someone suspects she's more than she seems . . . Captured by the Southern warlord Griffin, Cat's careful camouflage is wearing thin. For how long can - or should - she conceal the true extent of her power? Faced with dragons, homicidal mages, rival Gods and the traitorous longings of her own heart, she must decide: is it time to claim her destiny and fight? An award-winning fantasy debut with an unforgettable heroine, set against a luminous world on the brink of battle, perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Laini Taylor or Victoria Aveyard.__________________Discover why readers everywhere are enchanted by Amanda Bouchet . . . 'A Promise of Fire made me laugh out loud more than once' Thea Harrison, New York Times bestselling author of the Elder Races series'Absolutely fabulous. I didn't want to put it down. Amanda Bouchet is now on my auto-buy list! I highly recommend her books to my readers and to anyone looking for a great blend of fantasy and romance' C.L. Wilson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Winter King'Give this to your Game of Thrones fans' Booklist STARRED Review for A Promise of Fire'A sexy, emotional romance' The Washington Post'I want more of these characters and I want more of this world. I cannot remember the last time I wanted to both savour and devour a book . . . Bouchet's writing is so engaging and magical' SmartBitchesTrashyBooks
A Promise of Peridot (The Sacred Stones #2)
by Kate GoldenThe next seductive, sweeping, action-packed installment in the addictive Sacred Stones trilogy. A prophecy of death. A weapon of hope. A sacrifice of love. Arwen Valondale is sailing for the mysterious Kingdom of Citrine after the battle of Siren&’s Bay. Still reeling from the loss of her mother and the shock of her newfound powers, Arwen directs all of her pain and rage toward the man who betrayed her: King Kane Ravenwood. But Kane&’s presence is unavoidable as he leads Arwen and her friends on an expedition to recover the Blade of the Sun—a legendary weapon with the power to kill tyrannical Fae King Lazarus. Their uneasy truce proves difficult to maintain, as Arwen battles her unresolved feelings, and Kane is willing to become darkness itself to protect her. Arwen knows failure to fulfill the prophecy will seal both her own fate as well as the fates of those she loves most. But as Arwen faces creatures, foes, and magic beyond her wildest imaginings, her resolve is tested in ways she never could have foreseen.
A Promise of Peridot: An addictive enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance (The Sacred Stones, Book 2) (Sacred Stones)
by Kate GoldenFrom Kate Golden, author of the instant bestseller and viral phenomenon A Dawn of Onyx, comes the next seductive, sweeping, action-packed installment in her addictive Sacred Stones trilogy.A prophecy of death. A weapon of hope. A sacrifice of love.Arwen Valondale is sailing for the mysterious Kingdom of Citrine after the battle of Siren's Bay. Reeling from shocking revelations and her newfound powers, Arwen directs all of her pain and rage toward the man who betrayed her: King Kane Ravenwood.Kane's presence is unavoidable as he travels with Arwen and her friends to seek the Blade of the Sun, a legendary weapon inextricably tied to her fate and the future of the realm. Even an uneasy truce proves difficult as Arwen fights against her unresolved feelings for Kane, who is willing to become darkness itself to protect her.As Arwen faces creatures, foes, and magic beyond her wildest imaginings, she must discover the secrets of her past to defeat the monstrous Fae king Lazarus. But finding the light within might mean the death of her and everyone she loves.
A Promise of Peridot: An addictive enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance (The Sacred Stones, Book 2) (Sacred Stones)
by Kate GoldenFrom Kate Golden, author of the instant bestseller and viral phenomenon A Dawn of Onyx, comes the next seductive, sweeping, action-packed installment in her addictive Sacred Stones trilogy.A prophecy of death. A weapon of hope. A sacrifice of love.Arwen Valondale is sailing for the mysterious Kingdom of Citrine after the battle of Siren's Bay. Reeling from shocking revelations and her newfound powers, Arwen directs all of her pain and rage toward the man who betrayed her: King Kane Ravenwood.Kane's presence is unavoidable as he travels with Arwen and her friends to seek the Blade of the Sun, a legendary weapon inextricably tied to her fate and the future of the realm. Even an uneasy truce proves difficult as Arwen fights against her unresolved feelings for Kane, who is willing to become darkness itself to protect her.As Arwen faces creatures, foes, and magic beyond her wildest imaginings, she must discover the secrets of her past to defeat the monstrous Fae king Lazarus. But finding the light within might mean the death of her and everyone she loves.
A Promise of Sirens (Pilgrim Archives)
by V. L. BaryczBrigitte Fitzpatrick Laveau is about 99% sure she's cursed.As Senior Pilgrim of Detroit, she's supposed to be keeping humanity--and magic folks--safe from each other. Instead, she's babysitting fallen gods, dodging djinn trying to con her, and finding homes for orphaned seers. Why is it her job to keep Detroit running smoothly? Oh, right: It's the family business.So now--because she's a good daughter, thank you very much--she has accepted her fate to become the next Divine Arbiter. With more magic come more problems. Problems like sirens being murdered across Detroit, problems that feel a little too personal and a whole lot bloodier than she bargained for.It's going to take more than a shot of luck in her latte to bring them justice.
A Promotion Guide in the Harem: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Huang NvLeng qiyue is an ordinary girl in order to save the family ready to travel back to the tang dynasty the results of the accident into a flying dynasty meet the emperor in order for the family to survive she must return to the modern era and travel again but how how to do how to do anyway just make a handsome guy the result he was a handsome boy into the palace involved in the harem fight ladies although i am not as high as you not as hard as your background but i have a son this is my chip to see who can win the queen s throne
A Promotion Guide in the Harem: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Huang NvLeng qiyue is an ordinary girl in order to save the family ready to travel back to the tang dynasty the results of the accident into a flying dynasty meet the emperor in order for the family to survive she must return to the modern era and travel again but how how to do how to do anyway just make a handsome guy the result he was a handsome boy into the palace involved in the harem fight ladies although i am not as high as you not as hard as your background but i have a son this is my chip to see who can win the queen s throne
A Promotion Guide in the Harem: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Huang NvLeng qiyue is an ordinary girl in order to save the family ready to travel back to the tang dynasty the results of the accident into a flying dynasty meet the emperor in order for the family to survive she must return to the modern era and travel again but how how to do how to do anyway just make a handsome guy the result he was a handsome boy into the palace involved in the harem fight ladies although i am not as high as you not as hard as your background but i have a son this is my chip to see who can win the queen s throne
A Promotion Guide in the Harem: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Huang NvLeng qiyue is an ordinary girl in order to save the family ready to travel back to the tang dynasty the results of the accident into a flying dynasty meet the emperor in order for the family to survive she must return to the modern era and travel again but how how to do how to do anyway just make a handsome guy the result he was a handsome boy into the palace involved in the harem fight ladies although i am not as high as you not as hard as your background but i have a son this is my chip to see who can win the queen s throne
A Proper Guardian
by Carolyn R. ScheidiesLady Winter Renton will marry only for love As the sole heir of her family's country estate, Lady Winter is plagued by greedy aristocrats looking for a marriage of convenience. Perfectly capable of running the estate after her father's death, she is infuriated by their scandalous proposals. She wants more than a heartless merging of property and bloodlines. Until she meets true love, Winter vows to carry on alone. Winter's appointed guardian, the dashing Earl of Alistair, is intrigued by his lovely young ward, and whisks her to London for a season of elegant balls and lavish soirees. As his admiration for her turns to love, Lord Alistair finds himself ensnared in rumors of political conspiracy and social scandal. Can Lady Winter trust in Lord Alistair's love, and have faith that God has a plan for the two of them-together?
A Properly Unhaunted Place
by Kelly Murphy William AlexanderFrom National Book Award–winning author William Alexander comes a wryly humorous story about two kids who try to save their town by bringing back its ghosts.Rosa Ramona Díaz has just moved to the small, un-haunted town of Ingot—the only ghost-free town in the world. She doesn’t want to be there. She doesn’t understand how her mother—a librarian who specializes in ghost-appeasement—could possibly want to live in a place with no ghosts. Frankly, she doesn’t understand why anyone would. Jasper Chevalier has always lived in Ingot. His father plays a knight at the local Renaissance Festival, and his mother plays the queen. Jasper has never seen a ghost, and can’t imagine his un-haunted town any other way. Then an apparition thunders into the festival grounds and turns the quiet town upside down. Something otherworldly is about to be unleashed, and Rosa will need all her ghost appeasement tools—and a little help from Jasper—to rein in the angry spirits and restore peace to Ingot before it’s too late.
A Prophecy for Two
by K. L. NooneRevised and expanded!Crown Prince Oliver doesn’t want his life to change. Despite sharing a border with Fairy, the kingdom of Bellemare’s at peace, and Oliver’s in no hurry to inherit the throne. He’d rather be an artist than a hero, and his fairy-companion Tirian is his best friend, who hardly does magic at all.But every heir to the throne must complete the traditional Quest to find their destiny, and it’s Oliver’s turn ... and he’s starting to realize that he doesn’t want a destiny without Tir at his side.But Tir has secrets of his own, about his magic, his reasons for crossing the Fairy border, his feelings for Oliver -- and a prophecy that could change the fate of two kingdoms forever ... if Tir and Oliver can find their happy ending.
A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot #1)
by Becky ChambersIn A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Hugo Award-winner Becky Chambers's delightful new Monk & Robot series gives us hope for the future. <p><p> It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en masse, into the wilderness, never to be seen again; centuries since they faded into myth and urban legend. <p><p> One day, the life of a tea monk is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of "what do people need?" is answered. But the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how. <p><p> They're going to need to ask it a lot.Becky Chambers's new series asks: in a world where people have what they want, does having more matter?