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The Gossamer Mage
by Julie E. CzernedaFrom an Aurora Award-winning author comes a new fantasy epic in which one mage must stand against a Deathless Goddess who controls all magic.Only in Tananen do people worship a single deity: the Deathless Goddess. Only in this small, forbidden realm are there those haunted by words of no language known to woman or man. The words are Her Gift, and they summon magic.Mage scribes learn to write Her words as intentions: spells to make beasts or plants, designed to any purpose. If an intention is flawed, what the mage creates is a gossamer: a magical creature as wild and free as it is costly for the mage.For Her Gift comes at a steep price. Each successful intention ages a mage until they dare no more. But her magic demands to be used; the Deathless Goddess will take her fee, and mages will die.To end this terrible toll, the greatest mage in Tananen vows to find and destroy Her. He has yet to learn She is all that protects Tananen from what waits outside. And all that keeps magic alive.
The Gossamer Plain: The Empyrean Odyssey, Book I (The Empryean Odyssey #Bk. 1)
by Thomas M. ReidEver wonder what could bring a demon to the gates of heaven? Aliisza and Kaanyr Vhok have returned from their attempted invasion of Menzoberranzan and turned their sights on Sundabar. But before she can complete a mission in that beseiged city, Aliisza finds herself in the one place a demon would never want to go, no matter how sure she is of her wits and cunning: the very heart of Celestia! Join everyone's favorite succubus and her half-fiend boyfriend, introduced in the War of the Spider Queen series, in the first installment of their own exciting new trilogy!From the Paperback edition.
Gossamer Summer
by H. M. BouwmanFour sisters find their summer vacation taking a magical turn when they stumble into the world of some rather unexpected fairies in this moving middle grade story that&’s perfect for fans of The Penderwicks.It all started when Jojo saw a fairy but said she didn&’t. After all, fairies aren&’t real—and if they were, they wouldn&’t look like that! No, Jojo did not see a small, green, muddy…person. Her sisters have no problem believing, though. They beg Jojo to finish the story she started telling long ago, but since the death of their beloved grandmother, Jojo hasn&’t felt like talking about magic, even if her sisters still believe. Instead, the sisters decide to make fairy gardens to entice the new kid across the street to come play. Their plan works, but it also catches the attention of creatures that bear an uncanny resemblance to the bedraggled fairies Jojo invented. Stories can&’t come to life, though—can they? Yet the danger is real enough. With the questionable help of a very self-satisfied cat, the sisters and their new friend, Theo, set off on an adventure to save the fairies from a flock of terrifying birds made of bones. But making everything right again will require a different kind of magic: the magic of sharing stories…and letting go.
Gossamer Wing
by Delphine DrydenA SPY. AN AIRSHIP. AND A BROKEN HEART. After losing her husband to a rogue French agent, Charlotte Moncrieffe wants to make her mark in international espionage. And what could be better for recovering secret long-lost documents from the Palais Garnier than her stealth dirigible, Gossamer Wing? Her spymaster father has one condition: He won't send her to Paris without an ironclad cover. Dexter Hardison prefers inventing to politics, but his title as Makesmith Baron and his formidable skills make him an ideal husband-imposter for Charlotte. And the unorthodox undercover arrangement would help him in his own field of discovery. But from Charlotte and Dexter's marriage of convenience comes a distraction--a passion that complicates an increasingly dangerous mission. For Charlotte, however, the thought of losing Dexter also opens her heart to a thrilling new future of love and adventure.
Gossamyr
by Michele HaufThe Red Lady plots to destroy faeries who linger in the mortal world, by draining their essence. Only those without glamour can withstand the succubus's wicked enticements. So now Gossamyr, half faerie, half mortal, vows to use her wits, fighting ability and hint of glamour to face the Red Lady in her Paris lair. But this is Gossamyr's first trip to the war-ravaged mortal realm, and it seduces with its own enchantments. With her new traveling companion, Gossamyr takes the first steps to save her people.
Got Brains? (My Undead Life)
by Emma T. GravesTulah Jones, undercover twelve-year-old zombie, is excited to join the academic bowl team . . . until she remembers her nemesis and know-it-all Bella Gulosi is team captain! When the group goes on a weekend retreat, keeping a low profile gets even tougher and soon Tulah notices Bella is watching her like a vulture. Has the queen of mean dug up Tulah's secret, or is something graver going on? Featuring hordes of comic art and hilarious misadventures, kids will eagerly devour this tale of undead tween life.
Got Hope (Tales from the Behindbeyond)
by Michael Darling&“Michael Darling makes urban fantasy his own in his hilarious Behindbeyond series.&” —Paul Genesse, bestselling author of the Iron Dragon Series&“Michael Darling is quickly securing a place among the rising stars of urban fantasy. Got Hope is an unequivocally gripping sequel.&” —Kevin L. Nielsen, bestselling author of the Sharani Series Sequel to the #1 Bestseller in Supernatural Mystery, Got Luck. Private investigator Goethe &“Got&” Luck saved humankind once already. With one dangerous enemy dead and another in exile for one hundred years, both the mortal realm and the realm of the Fae—the Behindbeyond—seem to be safe. Now Got can go back to nice, normal detective work. Until a beautiful cheerleader lands in front of his house, strapped to a bomb. Got is more than ready to protect the cheerleader, Hope, but it turns out she&’s not just a victim; she&’s bait. The realm of the Fae hasn&’t forgotten Got, and an ancient secret society from the Behindbeyond wants to use him to seize control of the Fae realm. As their enemies multiply, Got realizes events are set to spiral out of control, and if he can&’t stop them, it will mean nothing less than civil war among the Fae. Accompanied by allies old and new, Got will do anything to end the threat. But the secret society has promised to make Got serve them, either in life or in death, and it looks like no clever strategy, no insulting joke, no magic spell will be enough to stop them. This time, even with all the Hope in the world, Got may run out of Luck.
Got Lost (Tales from the Behindbeyond #3)
by Michael Darling"Got Lost is the funniest book in the series. A tour de force urban fantasy with more laughs, deeper emotions, and a sarcastic private detective who can burn with both magic and words." —Paul Genesse, bestselling author of Sakura: Intellectual Property <p><p>Goethe “Got” Luck hasn’t been to a lot of weddings, but it doesn’t take a detective to know it’s a catastrophe when the bride is weeping, the groom is bleeding, and the choir children have vanished into thin air. <p><p>When the FBI shows up at his door accusing him of kidnapping, Got knows something is vastly wrong. He’s done a lot of things, but stealing children isn't one of them. To clear his name, Got goes on the hunt for the missing kids and finds himself trapped in the realm of dreams. Ruled by a cunning goddess with her own agenda, the realm of dreams is filled with shifting realities and no way out. To rescue the children—and himself—Got must face the mysteries of this realm and its frightening adversaries head on. Even with all his magic, Got’s luck might have run out now that he’s lost.
Got Luck (Tales from the Behindbeyond)
by Michael DarlingPolice-officer-turned-private-investigator Goethe "Got" Luck is known for rolling with the punches and never taking anything too seriously. When he picks up a seemingly dead-end murder case, his life begins to take a crazy turn. Shot at, chased by people he has never met, and attacked by an invisible liondog, Got quickly learns that there is more to this world than meets the eye. He discovers the Fae. The Eternals. They who dwell in the Behindbeyond. Once, they ruled over ancient realms, but over the centuries, their power dwindled. Now someone wants to restore their rule and subjugate humankind. All it will cost is thousands of human lives. The clock is ticking. Getting the world out of this one will take a couple friends, more than a few well-placed insults, and a whole lot of Luck.
Gotas de agua en el cristal
by Jesús YanesLa apasionante y enternecedora lucha entre el amor y las fuerzas que lo adversan. Comienza un nuevo año escolar en Lansing, Estados Unidos y con él llegan nuevos retos, nuevas amistades, nuevas aventuras para Andrew Hartin y sus amigos, ¿traerá también un nuevo amor? Mientras tanto en Maracay, Venezuela, la lucha constante por satisfacer las necesidades básicas lleva a Gustavo Galindo al borde de la desesperación. Dos historias que corren paralelas como dos gotas de agua en un cristal, hasta que convergen en un punto para convertirse en una sola. Es la lucha entre el amor que batalla por sobrevivir a las fuerzas despóticas que parecen triunfar ante la propia condición humana, pero la vida podría dar giros misteriosos para lograr que la justicia, la fe y la fidelidad consigan prevalecer.
Gotcha! Gotcha Back! (Katie Kazoo Switcheroo #19)
by Nancy KrulikKatie and George try to spruce up the school day by playing a few jokes. Using a joke kit, the kids make a splash pulling off one gag after another. When Katie turns into George, he's blamed for all the trouble. How will Katie get out of this one?
Gotcha! Gotcha Back! #19
by Nancy KrulikKatie and her friend George try to spice up the school day by playing a few practical jokes. Using a special kit full of whoopee cushions, pepper gum, and a water-spraying camera, the two kids make a splash pulling off gag after gag. But then Katie turns into George--just as he gets blamed for all the trouble! How will Katie get out of this one? .
Gotham: Dawn of Darkness
by Jason StarrGOTHAM is an American crime-drama television series from Warner Bros. Television developed by Bruno Heller, based on the characters from DC Comics in their Batman mythology - centering on a young Bruce Wayne, then-detective James Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, a pre-Catwoman Selina Kyle, as well as a rogues gallery of burgeoning villains before they became known as the Penguin, the Riddler, the Scarecrow, Two-Face and more.
Gotham: City Of Monsters
by Jason StarrThe official link between Gotham seasons two and three, revealing Jim Gordon's return to Gotham City to set himself up as a freelance bounty hunter.SET IN THE DRAMATIC AFTERMATH OF GOTHAM SEASON TWO AND LEADING INTO THE THRILLING EVENTS OF SEASON THREE, THE NEW ORIGINAL NOVEL...GOTHAM: CITY OF MONSTERS...reveals how ex-convict James Gordon, once a GCPD detective, returns to the city he once protected. Having escaped Arkham Asylum, Hugo Strange's monsters stalk the streets, spreading chaos, fear, and death. Herself a victim of the madman's experiment, Fish Mooney seeks to retake her place at the top of the underworld. Street thief Selina Kyle covets a place at her side.Overwhelmed by this crisis, the city offers to pay a bounty for the creatures--dead or alive. Though no longer a cop, Gordon nevertheless proves to be the most skilled at bringing these superhumans to justice, some in body bags. Yet even he may not be able to stop the most bloodthirsty of the monsters.
Gothic Classics: The Castle of Otranto and The Old English Baron (Haunted Library Horror Classics)
by Horace Walpole Clara ReeveManfred, the lord of the castle of Otranto, has long lived in dread of an ancient prophecy: it's foretold that when his family line ends, the true owner of the castle will appear and claim it. In a desperate bid to keep the castle, Manfred plans to coerce a young woman named Isabella into marrying him.Isabella refuses to yield to Manfred's reprehensible plan. But once she escapes into the depths of the castle, it becomes clear that Manfred isn't the only threat. As Isabelle loses herself in the seemingly endless hallways below, voices reverberate from the walls and specters wander through the dungeons. Otranto appears to be alive, and it's seeking revenge for the sins of the past.
The Gothic Imagination
by John C. TibbettsThis book brings together the author's interviews with many prominent figures in fantasy, horror, and science fiction to examine the traditions and extensions of the gothic mode of storytelling over the last 200 years and its contemporary influence on film and media.
Gothic Science Fiction
by Sian MacarthurGothic Science Fiction is a comprehensive account of the rise of a fascinating genre that has grown out of the Gothic. From the dark and mysterious world of mad scientists to the horrors and terrors associated with monsters and aliens, Sian MacArthur takes the reader through a madcap journey to identify those features of the Gothic that have influenced and continue to influence the world of science fiction. From Frankenstein to Doctor Who and from H. G Wells to Stephen King, the book explores several aspects, beginning with Mary Shelley and bringing the subject matter right up to date with the inclusion of works by Justin Cronin and Daniel Wilson. Gothic Science Fiction gives the crazy and always interesting world of Gothic science fiction detailed attention in an account that is both accessible and engaging.
The Gothic World of Anne Rice
by Ray B. Browne Gary HoppenstandDirectly and in considerable detail this anthology argues for the serious study of the literary oeuvre of Anne Rice, a major figure in popular literature today. This writer of gothic fiction attracts not only great general interest among readers but also much serious scholarly attention among those who recognize in her work evidence of sophisticated characterization and intricate plotting. Such readers find allusions in Rice's work to that of Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto, to Ann Radcliffe's gothic romances, such as The Mysteries of Udolpho, and to Bram Stoker's Dracula, as do such present-day authors as Clive Barker, Robert R. McCammon, and Stephen King. The essays in this volume assert that Rice goes far beyond the conventions of the formula to examine important contemporary social issues. Like a handful of authors working in the horror genre, Rice perceives in its otherwise predictable narrative structures a way by which a larger, more interesting cultural mythology can be developed, as the editors of this volume point out. In short, Rice may be said to search for philosophical truth, examining themes of good and evil, the influence on people and society of both nature and nurture, "the conflict and dependence of humanism and science," as one essayist states.
The Gothic World of Stephen King: Landscape of Nightmares
by Gary Hoppenstand Ray B. BrowneStephen King's popularity lies in his ability to reinterpret the standard Gothic tale in new and exciting ways. Through his eyes, the conventional becomes unconventional and wonderful. King thus creates his own Gothic world and then interprets it for us. This book analyzes King's interpretations and his mastery of popular literature. The essays discuss adolescent revolt, the artist as survivor, the vampire in popular literature, and much more.
Gothica. El Ángel de la Muerte
by Francesco Falconi María Carolina Madrid¿Quién es el Ángel de la Muerte? ¿Qué terribles secretos se velan detrás de su aparición en Gothica? En una megalópolis de un futuro distópico, dominada por miembros del Cisma y el clero de la Iglesia, Frederick Volk, presidente de una multinacional de la industria genética, desarrolla un programa de manipulaciones de ADN en plantas, animales y seres humanos. Así, se empiezan a levantar sospechas sobre las actividades de la Corporación Mimesis, pero para demostrarlo es necesario encontrar las pruebas pertinentes a tales abominaciones. Divagando entre experimentos de quimerismos y xenotrasplantes, entrelazado con una telaraña de intereses que involucra hasta a los más inoportunos, Helena Wolff indaga en las actividades de Volk, hasta un último enfrentamiento decisivo.
Gothica - the Angel of Death
by Francesco FalconiWho's the Angel of Death? What terrible secrets hide behind his appearance in Gothica? In the megalopolis of a possible future, dominated by the members of the Schism and the Church, Frederick Volk, president of a genetic industry mutlinational, is carrying on a program of genetic manipolation of plants, animals and man's DNA. Many suspicions are concentrated on the Mimesis Corporation's activities, but it is needed to find the proves of its abominations. Moving among experiments of chimerism and xenografts, in a web of interests that involves even who should be foreign to it, Helena Wolff investigates on Volk's activities, until the last, defenitive clash.
Gothikana
by RuNyxAn unusual girl. An enigmatic man. An ancient castle. What could go wrong? <p><p> An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm is left adrift after losing her mother. When she receives the admission letter from the mysterious University of Verenmore, she accepts it as a sign from the universe. The last thing she expects though is an old, secluded castle on top of a mountain riddled with secrets, deceit, and death. <p><p> An enigma his entire life, Vad Deverell likes being a closed book but knowing exactly everything that happens in the university. A part-time professor working on his thesis, Vad has been around long enough to know the dangers the castle possesses. And he knows the moment his path crosses with Corvina, she's dangerous to everything that he is. <p><p> They shouldn't have caught each other's eye. They cannot be. But a chill-inducing century-old mystery forces them to collide. People have disappeared every five years over the past century, Corvina is getting clues to unraveling it all, and Vad needs to keep an eye on her. <p><p> And so begins a tale of the mysterious, the morbid, the macabre, and a deep love that blossoms in the unlikeliest of places. <p><p> At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Gotta Have Faith (Wolf Mates #3)
by Dakota CassidyAll wrapped up in laugh-out-loud fun, Gotta Have Faith takes you back to Cedar Glen where outcast Brock Adams is about to find out life isn't dealing from a clean deck. USA Today bestselling paranormal romance author, Dakota Cassidy spins a romantic comedy full of twists, turns, and the unexpected in Book 3 of the Wolf Mates series. Five years ago, Brock Adams disappeared from Cedar Glen, New Jersey, never to be seen or heard from again, leaving behind his wife Faith, his daughters...and two sons under a family curse. Give up everything. That was the deal. Give up his werewolf pack, his family and his immortality, in exchange for finally, finally ridding his sons of the deadly curse. But when a disguised Brock sneaks back into Cedar Glen, he finds the curse still very much in effect. He also bumps into Faith, who he aches for just as much now as the day he left. Coming back was a horrible idea. Winston, his foul-tempered fairy friend, told him so. But did Brock listen? Noooo. He's listening to his heart and his libido, and both are begging for one more moment in Faith's arms. So what if she doesn't even know it's really him? And one of his sons hates him? And he'll have to leave again? And he has a vindictive witch on his trail. Dear Readers, Gotta Have Faith is a completely new addition to the Wolf Mates saga, this is not a stand-alone title and should only be read if you've also completed An American Werewolf in Hoboken and What's New, Pussycat? This paranormal contemporary romance contains shifters, werewolves, and witches. Gotta Have Faith is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
Gotta Warn the Unicorns! #7 (Princess Pulverizer #7)
by Nancy KrulikPrincess Pulverizer's next good deed: unite the unicorns and keep them from getting captured. She may not be a knight yet, but she won't let that stop her from saving the day!Princess Pulverizer and her pals are well on their way to completing her Quest of Kindness. But they know they can't continue it until they help Fortune--the unicorn they recently rescued--find his family. So when a fearful king orders his knights to capture all the unicorns they can, it's up to the princess and her friends to warn the unicorns before it's too late!Praise for Princess Pulverizer: Grilled Cheese and Dragons[*]"Very funny series . . ." --Publishers Weekly, starred review"A wacky adventure that stands out through highlighting its heroine's foibles, giving her plenty of room to grow in future installments." --Kirkus"This spirited chapterbook is an obvious choice for Princess in Black grads and Hamster Princess fans." --Booklist"A strong series opener and a solid choice for those looking to increase their early chapter book holdings." --School Library Journal
Götter des Chaos
by Richard LeeNach der Flucht aus einem Transportschiff, das plötzlich von Kreaturen aus einer anderen Dimension überrannt wurde, finden sich zwei Jugendliche, Laura, 16, und ihr Bruder Jared, 11, an Bord eines Rettungsboots im Totraum gestrandet wieder. Drei Monate sind vergangen, und die Vorräte gehen zur Neige. Ein Seestern bewegt sich durch die Schwärze und heftet sich an das Außenfenster. Schließlich sind sie nicht mehr allein. Plötzlich öffnet sich eine Kommunikationsverbindung. Sie wurden von der AU Capricorn, einem Gefängnisschiff, gesichtet. An Bord gebeamt bringen sie unwissentlich eine andere Lebensform mit. Die beiden Jugendlichen kommen auf der Brücke an. Die andere Lebensform beamt sich in die Gefängniszelle von Rock, einem Meister der elektronischen Flucht, der in einer Zelle im Stil des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts ohne Zugang zu Elektrizität festgehalten wird. Während er trainiert, entdeckt er den Seestern, der sich an sein Gesicht heftet und eine Kreatur namens Slithereen über seine Nase in sein Gehirn einführt. Die Slithereen sind eine uralte Rasse von Kreaturen, deren einziger Zweck darin besteht, einen Wirt für Cthulhu zu finden, der als Mensch verkleidet die Erde betreten will. Die meisten Menschen sind nicht stark genug, um den Hohepriester zu halten, aber es gibt ein Mädchen an Bord, das ihn aufnehmen kann. Der Slithereen muss sie finden, und dazu braucht er weitere Slithereen, die ihm dabei helfen. Und es wird ein Plan in Gang gesetzt, um das Menschenkind namens Laura zu jagen und zu fangen. Die Zeit wird knapp. Dieses Mal werden die Slithereen nicht versagen. Sie haben den perfekten Wirt gefunden.