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Midnight’s Mask (Forgotten Realms: Erevis Cale #3)
by Paul S. KempThe shadows deepen in every corner of the Realms.The sun no longer shines on a man who has embraced the darkness within him.The day's opposite finds Erevis Cale so far along the path away from his own humanity, he may never again walk as a man.In the end, to be Chosen by a god like Mask is more curse than blessing...
Midshipman's Hope (Nicholas Seafort #1)
by David FeintuchA hideous accident kills the senior officers of UNS Hibernia -- leaving a terrified young officer to save three hundred colonists and crew aboard a damaged ship on a seventeen-month gauntlet to reach the colony of Hope Nation.<P>With no chance of rescue or reinforcement, Nicholas Seafort must overcome despair, exhaustion, guilt; he must conquer malfunctions, mutiny, and an alien horror beyond human understanding. He must save lives. And he must take them, in the name of duty.<P>"The most entertaining and best science fiction series in decades."<BR> "LANSING STATE JOURNAL"<P>""Midshipman's Hope" and "Challenger's Hope" are prime examples of excellent science fiction action and adventure. These books are akin to a cross between Captain Hornblower and Ender's Game. I highly recommend Feintuch's works to any of you who enjoy a great story."<BR> "MYSTERY GALAXY BOOKSTORE NEWSLETTER"<P>"Compulsively readable and amazingly engaging. This is one of the best science fiction novels I have read in a long time."<BR> DANIEL KEYS MORAN, AUTHOR OF "THE LAST DANCER"
Midshipman's Hope (The Seafort Saga #1)
by David FeintuchDavid Feintuch's acclaimed Seafort Saga begins as Nicholas Seafort sets off on an interstellar naval adventure he will never forgetIn the year 2194, seventeen-year-old Nicholas Seafort is assigned to the Hibernia as a lowly midshipman. Destination: the thriving colony of Hope Nation. But when a rescue attempt goes devastatingly wrong, Seafort is thrust into a leadership role he never anticipated. The other officers resent him, but Seafort must handle more dangerous problems, from a corrupted navigation computer to a deadly epidemic. Even Hope Nation has a nasty surprise in store. Seafort might be the crew's only hope . . . This page-turning science fiction in the vein of Robert Heinlein and Orson Scott Card--with a dash of Horatio Hornblower--marks the captivating debut adventure in Feintuch's hugely popular Seafort Saga.
Midst Toil and Tribulation (Safehold #6)
by David WeberThe island kingdom of Charis began to defy the edicts of the Church of God Awaiting. Charis attained independence and the populous Republic of Siddermark is sliding into chaos. The Rulers have their hands full trying to stave off wholesale starvation in Siddermark while at the same time shipping in enough land combat units to fend off the "volunteers" from the Church's Temple Lands. And there are those who wonder what will happen if Siddermark starves.
Midsummer Century: A Haertel Scholium Book (HAERTEL SCHOLIUM)
by James BlishIn the year 25,000 ADWhen John Martels returned to consciousness he found himself the Delphic Oracle of a world far different from the Twentieth Century. Humanity has risen and fallen three times and was back once again in a semi-primative state.He shared his oracular powers with a mind and a device left over from the last Rebirth, but the real problem was not rebuilding civilization, it was that another genus of creatures had arisen to claim inheritance of the world - the evolved. Strangely intelligent birds, whose priority was the elimination of the world's former masters.The problem of man versus bird, complicated by the question of John's personal survival, presents a canvas worthy of the diverse talents of the author of A Case of Conscience and Cities in Flight.
Midsummer Magick
by Laura NavarreTudor England, 1559The Virgin Queen's Court whispers about shy scholar Lady Linnet Norwood, who spent a year and a day trapped in the Faerie realm and returned as a ruined woman. Linnet, however, is not yet free of magick. Otherworldly forces plot to use her to incite a bloody uprising that will twist the fates of mortal and Faerie realms alike.Exiled angel Zamiel wavers on the edge of accepting an offer from his fallen father to become Prince of Hell. Lucifer knows Lady Linnet's significance, and urges his son to pursue and protect her for sinister ends.As Linnet flees those who would make her a pawn, Zamiel follows, tempting her trust and her passion. But the more he employs his killing rage on her behalf, the more he dreams of laying it aside in favor of peace.If the two can find faith together, they might sunder the unholy alliance that threatens the dawn of the Golden Age of England.Book two of The Magick Trilogy.99,000 words
Midsummer Night (Aetherial Tales #2)
by Freda WarringtonOne of the the American Library Association’s Top Ten Fantasy and SF Novels of 2010.A sensuous, suspenseful modern fantasy of love, betrayal, and redemption.An “Aetherial Tales” novel that can be read as a standalone, Freda Warrington’s Midsummer Night is a powerful contemporary fantasy, beginning with a prank that turns lethal when supernatural forces are unwittingly set loose. A century may not be enough to undo the terrible consequences of one fateful night’s mischief.Decades ago, at the remote Cairndonan estate on a storm-lashed coastline where the veil between our world and the Aetherial realm is thin, Juliana Flagg’s uncle – a young man called Adam – vanished in mysterious circumstances. Now Dame Juliana, a visionary artist, has inherited Cairndonan where she sculpts and runs a summer art school. However, all is not well, as she is plagued by ghosts, money troubles and her sinister ex-husband.A young athlete named Gill arrives to rent a cottage on the estate, in order to escape her own problems; a monstrous betrayal and an accident have destroyed her Olympic hopes. Now all Gill wants is solitude, but soon she’s entangled with the mischievous, flamboyant artist Peta, the creepy manservant Ned Badger and other residents of the great house – not least Juliana herself.One day Gill wanders into a strange village called Boundry that appears on no map. There she meets the seductive Rufus and his equally attractive but silent, brooding companion, Leith. The encounter leaves her unsettled. Soon after, during a violent storm, Leith comes through the portal in a state of distress and begs shelter at Gill’s cottage. Though he can explain nothing of his past, his innocence and charm capture her heart. But Leith becomes the focus of increasingly vicious arguments among the estate’s residents. Who is he – and who is the charismatic, cruel Rufus who claims to be his brother? Are these two young men as innocent as they seem – or are they poised to visit vengeance, death and heartbreak upon the human world? Gill, aided by Peta, stumbles into ever-greater danger as she tries to untangle the mysteries of Cairndonan’s past. But only when Dame Juliana finally dares to reveal Midsummer Night – the sinister, haunted sculpture to which she’s devoted years of her life – will the full storm break loose at last.A magical, romantic and suspenseful story filled with intrigue and adventure, Midsummer Night is a “moody and spine-shivering” (Publishers Weekly) follow up to Elfland, which won the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for “Best Fantasy Novel of 2009.” This standalone novel will appeal to readers of urban and modern fantasy and grab the attention of fans who love dark and sinister tales.Praise for Midsummer Night“Warrington doesn’t miss a beat with this sinister, ghostly tale of some of the darker aspects of the Aetherial world and its denizens’ dealings with humanity.” —Publishers Weekly“Each book is a stand-alone volume and an absolute delight.” —Charles de Lint, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction“With its elegant but not over-the-top flowery prose, immersive setting, well-developed characters, natural dialogue and mystery-filled plot, it has left me eager for more Aetherial Tales.” —Fantasy Café“A powerful sense of wild landscape and strong characterization, plus a resonance of ancient magic, make Midsummer Night a truly compelling read.” —Liz Williams, author of The Ghost Sister“Delicate as gossamer, rich as darkest chocolate, Midsummer Night is a delicious, delectable, ravishing concoction of a book that fills the senses and satisfies the dreaming mind.” —Kari Sperring, author of Living With Ghosts“A sumptuous contemporary fantasy, rich with mysterious characters, romance and intrigue. Beautifully written, a delight to read.” —Justina Robson, author of Glorious Angels“One of the things that defines great
Midsummer's Mayhem
by Rajani LaRoccaCan Mimi undo the mayhem caused by her baking in this contemporary-fantasy retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream?Eleven-year-old Mimi Mackson comes from a big Indian American family: Dad's a renowned food writer, Mom's a successful businesswoman, and her three older siblings all have their own respective accomplishments. It's easy to feel invisible in such an impressive family, but Mimi's dream of proving she's not the least-talented member of her family seems possible when she discovers a baking contest at the new bakery in town. Plus, it'll start her on the path to becoming a celebrity chef like her culinary idol, Puffy Fay. But when Mimi's dad returns from a business trip, he's mysteriously lost his highly honed sense of taste. Without his help, Mimi will never be able to bake something impressive enough to propel her to gastronomic fame. Drawn into the woods behind her house by a strangely familiar song, Mimi meets Vik, a boy who brings her to parts of the forest she's never seen. Who knew there were banyan trees and wild boars in Massachusetts? Together they discover exotic ingredients and bake them into delectable and enchanting treats. But as her dad acts stranger every day, and her siblings' romantic entanglements cause trouble in their town, Mimi begins to wonder whether the ingredients she and Vik found are somehow the cause of it all. She needs to use her skills, deductive and epicurean, to uncover what's happened. In the process, she learns that in life as in baking, not everything is sweet. . . .
Midwife Cover
by Cassie MilesFBI agent Brady Masters thought his mission to infiltrate the Lost Lamb Ranch and take down a human trafficking scheme was about to end, but it was only just beginning.... Now he needed the help of Petra Jamison, a gorgeous free spirit who had dropped out of the FBI to become a midwife. Going undercover with her as a married couple, Brady soon discovered he liked being her partner-in more ways than one. When they learned their identities had been compromised, Brady was ordered to end this assignment and walk away from his "wife." Obeying a command was part of the job. But denying his feelings made by-the-book Brady question his future.
Midwinter Firelight
by K. L. NooneKit Thompson, empath and Bow Street Preternatural Division constable, is looking forward to Midwinter. His lover Harry, Viscount Sommersby, is visiting, and Kit has plans to show Harry his London ... and plans for Harry in his bedroom.But Kit’s Chief Magistrate needs him. And the case is important. Personal. Taking up Kit’s time.Even worse, Harry wants to help. And Kit could use Harry’s magical talents. But that means endangering Harry ... something Kit’s sworn never to do.
Midwinter Mage (The Nightshade Guild #12)
by Kerry AdrienneA serious and visionary talent, Arion has no time for toddlers. But as part of the Nightshade Guild, he won’t refuse the council’s call to protect the orphaned Princess Ameria. As winter solstice approaches, this leather-clad magical musician becomes her twelfth temporary guardian despite the fact that he doesn’t have a full grasp of his own powers or any experience changing diapers. Protecting a pint-sized princess leaves very little time for promoting his alt-rock music and touring the indie club scene throughout Europe. And it seems the only gift he has for babysitting is entertaining little Ameria with his musical spells and charms. Though it's good fun for her and great practice for him, he's desperate for his month to be over, and none too happy when a groupie named Liv insists she can help. He’s not one to trust, but Liv slides right into his life, almost like she belongs. And that bothers him. Can they work together to finally end the princess’s long year on the run? Or will December be the month the world loses a kingdom?
Midwinter Nightingale (Wolves Chronicles #10)
by Joan AikenDido and Simon are in danger in this new addition to the Wolves Chronicles. Dido, back in England from America, is almost instantly kidnapped and taken to a derelict mansion surrounded by a deadly moat. The evil baron residing there, who is also a werewolf, wants desperately to know where King Dick is hidden. For the king is dying, and the evil baron wants to put his own demented son on the throne. Meanwhile Simon is with the ailing king. Not only does King Dick want Simon to paint a portrait of him and his family, but Simon is also next in line for the throne. However, they do need to find the coronet for the ceremony that will crown Simon. Though the coronet is rumored to be in the derelict mansion where Dido is imprisoned, no one can find it. It's one cliffhanging, hair-raising chapter after another in this tongue-in-cheek, devilishly delicious adventure.From the Hardcover edition.
Midwinter: Roman (Midwinter Ser.)
by Matthew SturgesWinter comes to the land only once in a hundred years. But the snow covers ancient secrets: secrets that could topple a kingdom.Mauritaine was a war hero, a captain in the Seelie Army. Then he was accused of treason and sentenced to life without parole at Crere Sulace, a dark and ancient prison in the mountains, far from the City Emerald. But now the Seelie Queen - Regina Titania herself - has offered him one last chance to redeem himself, an opportunity to regain his freedom and his honor.Unfortunately, it's a suicide mission, which is why only Mauritaine and the few prisoners he trusts enough to accompany him, would even dare attempt it: Raieve, beautiful and harsh, an emissary from a foreign land caught in the wrong place at the wrong time; Perrin Alt, Lord Silverdun, a nobleman imprisoned as a result of political intrigues so Byzantine that not even he understands them; and Brian Satterly, a human physicist, apprehended searching for the human victims of the faery changeling trade.Meanwhile, dark forces are at work at home and abroad. In the Seelie kingdom, the reluctant soldier Purane-Es burns with hatred for Mauritaine, and plots to steal the one thing that remains to him: his wife. Across the border, the black artist Hy Pezho courts the whim of Mab, offering a deadly weapon that could allow the Unseelie in their flying cities to crush Titania and her army once and for all.With time running out, Mauritaine and his companions must cross the deadly Contested Lands filled with dire magical fallout from wars past. They will confront mounted patrols, brigands, and a traitor in their midst. And before they reach their destination, as the Unseelie Armies led by Queen Mab approach the border, Mauritaine must decide between his own freedom and the fate of the very land that has forsaken him.
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickWhat would you sacrifice for someone you've loved forever? Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award, MIDWINTERBLOOD is a dark, breathtaking and cleverly crafted paranormal love story like no other, beautifully told in seven parts and spanning ten centuries.Have you ever had the feeling that you've lived another life? Been somewhere that has felt totally familiar even though you've never been there before, or felt that you've known someone even though you are meeting them for the first time?Eric and Merle loved and lost one another, and have been searching for each other through time ever since. This novel comprises seven short stories and travels in time, from 2073 back to the days of Viking sagas. Across the different tales, the two souls appear as lovers, mother and son, brother and sister, and artist and child as they come close to finding each other before facing the ultimate sacrifice . . .
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickWhat would you sacrifice for someone you've loved forever? Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award, MIDWINTERBLOOD is a dark, breathtaking and cleverly crafted paranormal love story like no other, beautifully told in seven parts and spanning ten centuries.Have you ever had the feeling that you've lived another life? Been somewhere that has felt totally familiar even though you've never been there before, or felt that you've known someone even though you are meeting them for the first time?Eric and Merle loved and lost one another, and have been searching for each other through time ever since. This novel comprises seven short stories and travels in time, from 2073 back to the days of Viking sagas. Across the different tales, the two souls appear as lovers, mother and son, brother and sister, and artist and child as they come close to finding each other before facing the ultimate sacrifice . . .
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickHave you ever had the feeling that you've lived another life? Been somewhere that has felt totally familiar even when you've never been there before, or felt that you've known someone even though you are meeting them for the first time?In a novel comprising seven parts each of them influenced by a moon - flower moon, harvest moon, hunter's moon, blood moon - and travelling from 2073 back in time to the dark of the moon and the days of Viking saga, this is the story of Eric and Merle who have loved and lost one another and who have been searching for each other ever since. In the different stories the two appear as lovers, mother and son, brother and sister, artist and child as they come close to finding each other before facing the ultimate sacrifice.Beautifully imagined, intricately and cleverly structured this is a heart-wrenching and breathtaking love story, but it also has the hallmark Sedgwick gothic touch with plenty of blood-spilling, a vampire and sacrifice.Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd
Midwinterblood
by Marcus SedgwickSeven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined—this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice. An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? From award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick comes a book about passion and preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds of love. This title has Common Core connections. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013
Midworld
by Alan Dean FosterBorn was a child of the rain forest that covered Midworld, part of the primitive society that the peaceful jungle planet had sustained for hundreds of years. He was wise in the ways of his world, and he knew well the precarious natural balance that governed all things.Then one day the aliens came. Giants. They knew nothing of the Upper or Lower Hell ? and they cared less. Born had risked his life to save them, to guide them through the myriad tangled boughs, past unseen, unsuspected dangers lurking in the underbrush. But worse than their ignorance of how to survive, the aliens had plans for Midworld, plans that could utterly destroy the globe-spanning forest that his people called home.As the days passed, Born realized his mistake. And as he had once hunted only to live, he knew now that he would be forced to live only to kill...
Midworld (Humanx Commonwealth)
by Alan Dean FosterA jungle planet must defend against exploitative aliens in this novel by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. From the rich imagination of science fiction great Alan Dean Foster comes the story of Midworld, a Humanx Commonwealth planet that&’s equally fragile and hostile. Covered by a lush rainforest, Midworld is home to a primitive society that lives in harmony with the natural world. But the arrival of an exploitative human company, whose workers know nothing of Midworld&’s delicate ecosystem, sparks a conflict. Should Midworld&’s villagers aid the humans or stand against them? The hero of Foster&’s addictive page-turner, Born, decides to lead two humans across the perilous jungle. His choice propels Midworld toward annihilation—and leads him headlong into a battle for survival.
Midworld (Humanx Commonwealth)
by Alan Dean FosterA jungle planet must defend against exploitative aliens in this novel by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. From the rich imagination of science fiction great Alan Dean Foster comes the story of Midworld, a Humanx Commonwealth planet that&’s equally fragile and hostile. Covered by a lush rainforest, Midworld is home to a primitive society that lives in harmony with the natural world. But the arrival of an exploitative human company, whose workers know nothing of Midworld&’s delicate ecosystem, sparks a conflict. Should Midworld&’s villagers aid the humans or stand against them? The hero of Foster&’s addictive page-turner, Born, decides to lead two humans across the perilous jungle. His choice propels Midworld toward annihilation—and leads him headlong into a battle for survival.
Miedo de noche
by Ana María ShuaA partir de 11 años - Cuentos fantásticos Tres cuentos recomendados solo para valientes. Eso sí...los valienteshoy pueden dejar la luz del pasillo encendida.
Mientras camino entre las sombras (Cielo prohibido #Volumen 2)
by Matías ZitterkopfApasionante segunda entrega de la trilogía «Cielo prohibido». Continúa la historia de Amelie y Bastian. El cielo y la tierra vuelven a unirse con más aventuras y desafíos para los protagonistas. Amelie y Bastian creyeron en un final feliz y en tiempos alegres. Pero aquellos empezaron a verse ensombrecidos por un veneno dormido que despertó para reclamar un alma. Había una vez un muchacho de ojos verdes que se sacrificó por la chica que amaba; y su sacrificio fue tan grande que tres ángeles de Dios bajaron a la Tierra para convertir a esa chica en una guerrera. Ella transformó su sufrimiento en valentía y penetró en el infierno como un rayo de luz que se abre paso entre nubes negras. El amor de Amelie y Bastian terminó por desatar la tormenta.
Mientras contemplo la eternidad (Cielo prohibido #Volumen 3)
by Matías ZitterkopfÚltima y esperada entrega de la trilogía «Cielo prohibido» de Matías Zitterkopf. La historia de amor de una chica normal que se enamoró profundamente de un ángel. Perdida en la niebla de su mente, un único recuerdo del pasado se presentará. Amelie tendrá que buscar a aquella mujer que debía revelarle el secreto de su sangre. Las espadas se forjarán y la sangre correrá como ríos. Mientras contempla la gran batalla comprenderá que al fin de cuentas el Paraíso no es tan claro y el Infierno tiene razones para ser oscuro. Había una vez una muchacha humana que se creía común y corriente y se enamoró de su ángel guardián. Ambos se sacrificaron por un amor tan inmenso que hizo temblar los mundos celestiales y demoníacos arrasando con todo a su paso. Fue el principio y también fue el fin.
Mientras mi cielo se derrumba (Cielo prohibido #Volumen 1)
by Matías ZitterkopfPrimera entrega de la trilogía «Cielo prohibido» de Matías Zitterkopf. Una romántica historia entre un ángel y una hermosa mujer que irá más allá de la fina línea que separa lo humano de lo divino y desatará todas las tormentas del infierno. <P><P>Amelie Roger pronto descubrirá que la vida no es tan simple como ella cree y que a pesar de brindarle la alegría de una gran amistad, esta también puede arrebatarle lo que más quiere. Un delgado velo separa nuestros mundos; el humano y el de ellos. Seres milenarios se mueven invisibles y batallan de manera eterna entre nosotros. <P><P>Había una vez un ángel guardián que incumplió la tarea que le habían encomendado y una humana de cabellos rojos que se enamoró de él. Y su amor fue tan grande que rompió todas las reglas y enojó a los demonios. Ese fue el despertar de una tormenta que había estado dormida.
Mientras siga nevando
by Iris Romero BermejoEn un ambiente de secretos, asesinatos y misterios, el amor se hará un hueco en los corazones de los protagonistas. Mientras siga nevando hay esperanzas para el amor... Pero, mientras siga nevando, no pueden escapar. Nora esconde un secreto. Por eso nunca se ha enamorado y solo confía en su mejor amiga, Olivia. Está convencida de que jamás conocerá a ese chico especial, sin embargo, todo eso cambiará en cuanto llegue al pueblo de La Condesa y vea por primera vez a Dante, el dueño del albergue donde se hospedan. Dante también tiene algo que esconder. Algo que le ha mantenido oculto en ese maldito pueblo y, le guste o no, Nora le recordará que las cosas que se entierran siempre vuelven a la luz, y que su corazón, tan frío y congelado como el alma del pueblo, quizás sí que puede volver a latir de nuevo. La primera noche desaparece una persona y otra aparece muerta con la primera luz del alba. Solo si están juntos podrán sobrevivir al secreto que oculta La Condesa.