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Amari (Amari (versió en català) #Volumen 2)
by B.B. AlstonET CONVIDEM A UNIR-TE A L'AGÈNCIA D'AFERS SOBRENATURALS.T'ATREVEIXES A DESCOBRIR UN MÓN DE MÀGIA? DESPRÉS DE SALVAR EL MÓN, L'AMARI PETERS PENSAVA QUE TINDRIA UN ESTIU TRANQUIL... Però entre el pla antimags del nou i temible director de l'escola, les rivalitats entre els agents júniors i la maledicció del seu germà Quinton, l'Amari no dona l'abast. Així doncs, quan la misteriosa Lliga de Mags li ofereix l'oportunitat de ser la nova líder de la comunitat de mags, la resposta és no. Ja té prou maldecaps! La pega és que el seu lloc l'ocuparà un mag amb uns plans perillosos per a la Lliga. Aquest repte desencadena el Gran Joc, una competició per decidir qui es convertirà en el successor dels Germans de la Nit i que determinarà el futur de la màgia. El Gran Joc és tan misteriós com mortal, però una de les recompenses màgiques del guanyador és l'última esperança de salvar el Quinton. Així doncs... com se'n potmantenir al marge, l'Amari? RESSENYES:«Perspicaç, divertit i extraordinàriament imaginatiu; una gran aventura plena de màgia i sentiment».Jessica Townsend, autora supervendes de Nevermoor «Una encantadora aventura de fantasia que és tota tendresa i sentiment. Amari és màgic!».Angie Thomas, autora supervendes a les llistes del New York Times de L’odi que dones. «Enginyós, imaginatiu i ple de tendresa. Me n’han encantat totes les pàgines màgiques».J. C. Cervantes, autora supervendes a les llistes del New York Times de The Storm Runner «Destinat a ser un èxit entre els nens i nenes d’entre vuit i dotze anys que són fans de Harry Potter, Percy Jackson i les pel·lícules de Men in Black. ... Hi abunda acció de la bona en un món màgic que els lectors voldran visitar, barrejat amb temes contemporanis. Una fantasia middle-grade excel·lent que atraurà immediatament multitud de fans i deixarà els joves lectors amb ganes de més».School Library Journal
Amari 2 - Amari y el gran juego (Amari #Volumen 2)
by B.B. AlstonTE INVITAMOS A UNIRTE A LA AGENCIA DE ASUNTOS SOBRENATURALES. ¿TE ATREVES A DESCUBRIR UN MUNDO DE MAGIA? DESPUÉS DE SALVAR EL MUNDO, AMARI PETERS PENSABA QUE TENDRÍA UN VERANO TRANQUILO... Pero entre el plan antimagos del nuevo y temible director de la escuela, la encarnizada rivalidad entre los agentes júnior y la maldición de su hermano Quinton, Amari no da abasto. Así que cuando la misteriosa Liga de Magos le ofrece la oportunidad de convertirse en la nueva líder de todos los magos del mundo, su respuesta es no. ¡Ya tiene bastantes preocupaciones! Lo malo es que ese lugar lo ocupará un mago cuyos planes ponen en peligro a la Liga. Ese desafío será el punto de partida del Gran Juego, una competición para decidir quién se convertirá en sucesor de los Hermanos de la Noche y determinar el futuro de la magia. El Gran Juego es tan misterioso como letal, pero entre los mágicos premios que recibirá el ganador está la última esperanza de salvar a Quinton, así que... ¿cómo va a negarse Amari? Reseñas:«Ingeniosa, divertida y tremendamente imaginativa: una gran aventura repleta de magia y bondad».Jessica Townsend, autora de la saga Nevermoor, éxito de ventas de la lista del New York Times «Una maravillosa aventura fantástica, rebosante de alma y corazón. ¡Amari es mágica!».Angie Thomas, autora de El odio que das, éxito de ventas de la lista del New York Times Destinada a ser un éxito entre jóvenes lectores que sientan devoción por Harry Potter, Percy Jackson y las películas de Men in Black. [...] Una historia que rebosa acción de la buena y un mundo mágico al que los lectores querrán viajar. Una excelente fantasía que atraerá de inmediato una legión de fans y dejará a los lectores con ganas de más».School Library Journal «Inteligente, imaginativa y conun gran corazón. He disfrutado de la magia hasta la última página».J. C. Cervantes, autor de El hijo del trueno, éxito de ventas de la lista del New York Times.
Amari and the Despicable Wonders (Supernatural Investigations #3)
by B. B. AlstonThe highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Nevermoor.War has come to the supernatural world, and Amari’s two worst enemies are leading the charge.Elaine Harlowe has manipulated her way into becoming prime minister, using her mind control ability to force the Bureau to take up her vicious grudge against magiciankind. Meanwhile, Dylan Van Helsing, the newly crowned leader of the League of Magicians—and Amari’s former partner—is after a destructive new power that would not only ensure the magicians’ victory . . . it would make him invincible.With neither the Bureau nor the League safe for Amari, and her newly returned brother, Quinton, determined to keep her out of the fray, she and her friends decide to find a way to end the war on their own.So when they learn that the only way to stop Dylan is to find powerful magical inventions known as Wonders, they go after them. But wielding these items comes at a terrible cost, and Amari will have to decide just how much she’s willing to sacrifice . . . because the Despicable Wonders will demand everything.
Amari and the Great Game: Amari And The Night Brothers, Amari And The Great Game (Supernatural Investigations #2)
by B. B. AlstonSequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times and Indie bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy—perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor. <p><p>After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze.But between the fearsome new Head Minister’s strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton’s curse steadily worsening, Amari’s plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magician-kind as its new leader, she declines. She’s got enough to worry about! <p><P>But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers’ successor and determine the future of magician-kind. <p><p>The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the winner’s magical rewards is Quinton’s last hope—so how can Amari refuse? <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Amari and the Night Brothers: Amari And The Night Brothers, Amari And The Great Game (Supernatural Investigations #1)
by B. B. AlstonArtemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a trilogy filled with #blackgirlmagic. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor. <P><P> Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good. So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet, containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she’s certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton—if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairies, aliens, and other supernatural creatures all being real. <P><P>Now she must compete for a spot against kids who’ve known about magic their whole lives. No matter how hard she tries, Amari can’t seem to escape their intense doubt and scrutiny—especially once her supernaturally enhanced talent is deemed “illegal.” With an evil magician threatening the supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she’s an enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn’t stick it out and pass the tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton. <P><P> <b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Amari y los hermanos de la noche
by B. B. AlstonAmari sabe tres cosas: Su hermano Quinton ha desaparecido.Nadie quiere hablar sobre el asunto.Una misteriosa invitación es su única pista. La invitación es para una prueba en la Agencia de Investigadores Sobrenaturales y es una oportunidad para descubrir qué le pasó a Quinton. Pero ¿cómo se las arreglará en un mundo donde las sirenas, los alienígenas y la magia son reales? ¡Y con una compañera de habitación que es un niña dragón! Rodeada de peligros, entre ellos un mago que amenaza con destruir a todas las criaturas sobrenaturales, Amari deberá confiar más que nunca en sus amigos y demostrar, de una vez por todas, su verdadero valor.
Amaryllis: Futuristic World of St. Helen's #1) (Large Print Ser. #1)
by Jayne CastleAcclaimed for her novels of &“delectably entertaining paranormal romantic suspense&” (Booklist), the wildly popular alter ego of bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz takes off on a star-dusted excursion to a rich civilization where danger and passion are just a heartbeat away.Amaryllis Lark is one of the best psychic detectives on St. Helen&’s, the Earth colony recently cut off from the mother planet—and a place where love defies the most incredible odds. Lucas Trent, the rugged head of Lodestar Exploration, isn&’t attracted to prim and proper women and takes no interest in Amaryllis, with her crisp business suit and her aloof evaluation of his request to bust a corporate thief. But when a bold hunch leads them from a wild murder investigation to an electrifyingly red-hot love affair, no power on heaven, Earth, or St. Helen&’s can keep them apart.
Amateur in Chancery
by George O. SmithThe creature from Venus didn't know right from left--and life and death hung in the balance!
Amatka
by Karin Tidbeck“I recommend that you lay your hands on a copy.” —Ann Leckie“An instant classic.” —Jeff VanderMeerA surreal debut novel set in a world shaped by language in the tradition of Margaret Atwood and Ursula K. Le Guin. Vanja, an information assistant, is sent from her home city of Essre to the austere, wintry colony of Amatka with an assignment to collect intelligence for the government. Immediately she feels that something strange is going on: people act oddly in Amatka, and citizens are monitored for signs of subversion. Intending to stay just a short while, Vanja falls in love with her housemate, Nina, and prolongs her visit. But when she stumbles on evidence of a growing threat to the colony, and a cover-up by its administration, she embarks on an investigation that puts her at tremendous risk.In Karin Tidbeck’s world, everyone is suspect, no one is safe, and nothing—not even language, nor the very fabric of reality—can be taken for granted. Amatka is a beguiling and wholly original novel about freedom, love, and artistic creation by a captivating new voice.
Amazing
by Steve AntonyA joyful new picture book by the award-winning Steve Antony, creator of the bestselling Please Mr Panda.A little boy and his pet dragon are the very best of friends. They laugh, they sing, they dance, they snooze. They are both amazing - just like everyone else!A celebration of friendship and being yourself with a positive message about celebrating diversity. The perfect platform to start conversations about the importance of understanding and acceptance. Steve Antony is the winner of the Oscar's First Book Prize and has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
Amazing Journeys: Five Visionary Classics (Excelsior Editions)
by Jules Verne"One of the best storytellers who ever lived."--Arthur C. ClarkeIn one dazzling decade, French novelist Jules Verne took readers places they'd never gone before. . .the age of dinosaurs. . .the undersea realm of Atlantis. . .the craters and crevices of the moon. . .and a whirlwind aerial tour of the planet earth!Though he penned his unforgettable yarns in French, Verne plunked big parts of them down in America. And he himself possessed an American sassiness, nerve, and sense of humor, so Americans have returned the compliment: we've released dozens of Hollywood films based on his astonishing tales, and we've created the U.S.S. Nautilus, the NASA space missions, and other technological triumphs that have turned Verne's visions into practical reality.Here are Jules Verne's best-loved novels in one convenient omnibus volume, but with a huge difference. This book features new, accurate, accessible, and unabridged translations of these five visionary classics, translations that are complete down to the smallest substantive detail, that showcase Verne's farseeing science with unprecedented clarity and accuracy, capture the wit, prankishness, and showbiz flamboyance of one of literature's leading humorists and satirists. This is a Verne almost completely unknown to Americans. . .yet a Verne who has an uncannily American mindset!So these heroes and happenings are part of our heritage: Phileas Fogg chugging across the wild, wild west. . .the impossible underground journey of Professor Lidenbrock. . . the deep-sea exploits of secretive Captain Nemo. . .and a moon shot so realistic, it inspired U.S. astronaut Frank Borman a full century later.Jules Verne was a science buff with a showbiz background, and finally these classic storiess have a translator with the same orientation: Frederick Paul Walter is one of America's foremost Verne scholars. . . But he's also a scriptwriter, broadcaster, and part-time fossil hunter!Enriched with dozens of classic illustrations, The Amazing Journeys of Jules Verne will be a family favorite in every home library.Jules Verne was born in 1828 into a French lawyering family in the Atlantic coastal city of Nantes. Though his father sent him off to a Paris law school, young Jules had been writing on the side since his early teens, and his pet topics were the theater, travel, and science. Predictably enough, his legal studies led nowhere, so Verne took a day job with a stock brokerage, in his off hours penning scripts for farces and musical comedies while also publishing short stories and novelettes of scientific exploration and adventure.His big breakthrough came when he combined his theatrical knack with his scientific bent and in 1863 published an African adventure yarn, Five Weeks in a Balloon. After that and till his death in 1905, Jules Verne was one of the planet's best-loved and best-selling novelists, publishing over sixty books. In addition to the five visionary classics in this volume, other imaginative favorites by him include The Mysterious Island, Hector Servadac, the Begum's Millions, Master of the World, and The Meteor Hunt. Verne ranks among the five most translated authors in history, along with Mark Twain and the Bible.Frederick Paul Walter is a scriptwriter, broadcaster, librarian, and amateur paleontologist. A Trustee of the North American Jules Verne Society, he served as its Vice President from 2000 to 20008. Walter has produced many media programs, articles, reviews, and papers on aspects of Jules Verne and has collaborated on translations and scholarly editions of three Verne novels: The Meteor Hunt, The Mighty Orinoco, and a special edition of 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas for the U.S. Naval Institute in Annapolis. Known to friends as Rick Walter, he lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Amazing Science Fiction Anthology: The Wonder Years 1926-1935
by Martin H. GreenburgAn anthology from the earliest years of the science fiction magazine Amazing Stories including: The Metal Man by Jack Williamson, The Jameson Satellite by Neil R. Jones, The Man Who Saw the Future by Edmond Hamilton, The Machin Man of Ardathia by Francis Flagg, The Tissue Culture King by Julian Huxley, The Voice from the Ether by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach, The Coming of the Ice by G. Peyton Wertenbaker, The Miracle of the Lily by Clare Winger Harris, The Man with the Strange Head by Miles J. Breuer M.D., Omega by Amelia Reynolds Long, The Plutonian Drug by Clark Ashton Smith, The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell Jr, and The Colour Out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft
Amazing Spider-Man: The Amazing Spider-Man vs. Mysterio
by Michael SiglainPeter Parker was like any other high school student until he was bitten by a radioactive spider, turning him into the amazing Spider-Man. Although fans adore him, his enemies absolutely loathe him, especially the newest enemy--the menacing Mysterio! Discover how the mysterious Mysterio attempts to ruin Spider-Man's reputation by posing as the web slinger himself. Will Spider-Man be able to save his name as well as the city from this madman? Or will Mysterio succeed in ultimately tarnishing and defeating the wall-crawling Super Hero once and for all?
Amazing Tales Volume 111 (Classics To Go)
by Harry Warner et al.Dive into the captivating world of "Amazing Tales Volume 111", where each story takes you on an unforgettable journey through unique and imaginative realms. This collection explores the chaos of time travel, the depths of human emotion, and the mysteries of the unknown. In "Rattle Ok" by Harry Warner, Jr., a playful use of a time machine at a Christmas party leads to unforeseen chaos in a bustling Boston department store, turning an ordinary day into a whirlwind of confusion. Transitioning to a realm beyond Earth, Betsy Curtis' "The Protector" transports readers to Gorlin, a planet where pain is non-existent and emotions are the ultimate currency. Here, the Anesthon natives live in bliss, sheltered from the harshness of physical reality. Harry Warner, Jr. returns with "Cancer World", a gripping mystery where Greg Marson, fresh from a courtroom triumph, discovers his family missing. As he seeks answers, a deeper enigma shrouds his once-familiar world. "But the Patient Lived", also by Warner, invites readers into a society where medical ethics are inverted, and doctors grapple with the moral imperative to end life. This thought-provoking tale challenges our understanding of life and death. In Robert Zacks' "The Freelancer", join Jeb, a weary Monitor, as he navigates a dystopian landscape where history's darkest days are nostalgically revered. Pushed by his wife to earn credits, Jeb dons a disguise, ready to make his mark in a world where conformity reigns. Continuing with Zacks' "Don't Shoot", a man's startling revelation threatens his sanity and existence as a London expedition seeks the Abominable Snowman. His confession links a Hollywood mogul to an invention that defies belief. Finally, Betsy Curtis' "The Trap" introduces Miss Barbara Noble, whose determination to defy aging leads to an unexpected encounter. From her window, she watches as a stranger approaches, a mysterious suitcase in hand, setting the stage for an intriguing confrontation. "Amazing Tales Vol...
Amazingly Angus: Princess Merida’s Horse (Horsetail Hollow)
by Kiki ThorpeOne mixed-up wish sends two sisters galloping away on the adventure of a lifetime . . . Maddie and her sister, Evie, live on a farm with a magical wishing well. Maddie loves horses. Evie knows everything there is to know about fairy tales. When a mixed-up wish brought a fairy-tale horse named Maximus into their lives, they had to find a way to get him home. Happily-ever-after depended on it! But just when they think their adventure is over, a beautiful Shire horse named Angus appears . . . and changes their fate. Disney meets Spirit in this adorable illustrated chapter book series by New York Times best-selling author Kiki Thorpe.
Amazon Awakening
by Caridad PineiroRey Peralta has been sent to persuade Paola Lopes to return to Brazil and take up her place as Priestess of the Guardians, protectors of the sacred realm hidden deep in the Amazon rainforest. He knows Paola is the one they need to ensure their survival-but he doesn't expect the instant blast of desire that sparks between them. Her beauty and power call to him, enticing him to merge with her physically and spiritually; a desire that only increases when they give in to their passion and make love. Can he convince Paola to accept her destiny and stay with her people-and by his side?
Amazon Heat
by Rayna Vause Melinda Leigh2 years ago...Driven by grief to find a cure for cancer, Elizabeth DeMarco left Logan Spencer to accept a position on a research expedition to the Amazon rainforest. Kidnapped by guerrillas, she was saved by a secret all-female civilization, the last of the ancient Amazons. But Elizabeth discovers she's traded one form of captivity for another.Today... Logan never stopped searching for Elizabeth. While consulting in the remote Brazilian interior near where she was kidnapped, Logan suffers what should be a fatal fall. Near death, he's collected by the Amazons and magically healed. Elizabeth is the first person he sees as he wakes.But there's no time for a joyful reunion. The Amazons' mystical medicine is rapidly changing Logan. They want his DNA and plan to take it-and then kill him. Logan and Elizabeth must escape before dawn or Logan-and their second chance at happiness-is doomed.20,000 words
Amazon Ink
by Lori DevotiMeet Mel: Business owner. Dedicated mom. Natural-born Amazon. It's been ten years since Melanippe Saka left the Amazon tribe in order to create a normal life for her daughter, Harmony. True, running a tattoo parlor in Madison, Wisconsin, while living with your Amazon warrior mother and priestess grandmother is not everyone's idea of normal, but Mel thinks she's succeeded at blending in as human. Turns out she's wrong. Someone knows all about her, someone who's targeting young Amazon girls, and no way is Mel going to let Harmony become tangled in this deadly web. With her mother love in overdrive, Ms. Melanippe Saka is quite a force...even when she's facing a barrage of distractions -- including a persistent detective whose interest in Mel goes beyond professional, a sexy tattoo artist with secrets of his own, and a seriously angry Amazon queen who views Mel as a prime suspect. To find answers, Mel will have to do the one thing she swore she'd never do: embrace her powers and admit that you can take the girl out of the tribe...but you can't take the tribe out of the girl.
Amazon Lee and The Ancient Undead of Rome (Amazon Lee Adventures #1)
by Kailin Gow Kira G.She was going on a family vacation to Rome, but it turned out to be a race to stay alive! AMAZON LEE and the ANCIENT UNDEAD OF ROME (Amazon Lee Adventures Book 1) 13-year-old Amazon Lee, thought she was going to have a relaxing vacation in Rome this summer with her parents, Scientist Dr. Stephen Lee, his wife, Historian Dr. Sandra Lopez, and her father's eccentric younger sister and inventor Dr. Annabelle Lee. What she didn't expect was that she and her family would soon make the discovery that the Ancient people of Rome would soon rise again....as the Undead. The clock is ticking as Amazon Lee and her family must work together using science, technology, and history to discover why the dead were rising as the Undead in Rome, before it is too late. Amazon Lee is a strong, independent girl with High-Functioning Autism, but you would never know it. This is a STEM, ELA Literary, and Social Science Curriculum Adventure Series for Middle Grade, Teens, and Up. Also features diverse, culturally-rich, and family-friendly main characters. Study Guides are Available with this Series for Teachers in 6th Grade and Schools
Amazon Lee and the Tomb of the Dragon King (Amazon Lee Adventures in Asia #1)
by Kailin Gow Kira G.15-year-old genius Amazon Lee and her parents, Scientist Dr. Stephen Lee, his wife, Historian Dr. Sandra Lopez, and her father's eccentric young sister and inventor Dr. Annabelle Lee, whom Ama calls Auntabelle, is on their way to China to celebrate her grandfather's birthday. But someone had stolen the beauty serum she had been working on to stop aging. Auntabelle had traced the thief's whereabouts to China, known for its beauty secrets....and to the Tomb of the Dragon King, or the First Emperor of China. Legend had it the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang was looking for the elixir to immortality. Did he find it and who is the 13-year-old boy named Zheng that she finds at the Tomb and what is his connection to the Dragon King? This is a STEM/ELA/Social Studies Book Series with Discussion Questions at the End of the Book.
Amazon Queen
by Lori DevotiBeing an Amazon ruler just became a royal pain.Amazon queen Zery Kostovska has never questioned tribe traditions. After all, these rules have kept the tribe strong for millennia and enabled them to live undetected, even in modern-day America. Zery is tough, fair, commanding--the perfect Amazon leader.At least, she was. A new high priestess with a penchant for secrecy and technology is threatening Zery's rule. Plus, with the discovery of the Amazon sons, males with the same skills as their female counterparts, even Zery can't deny that the tribe must change. But how? Some want to cooperate with the sons. Others believe brutal new leadership is needed--and are willing to kill to make it happen.Once, Zery's word was law. Now, she has no idea who to trust, especially with one powerful Amazon son making her question all her instincts. For Zery, tribe comes first, but the battle drawing near is unlike any she's faced before . . . and losing might cost her both the tribe and her life.
Amazons on Planet Nine
by Davina LeeBookish astrophysicist Angela Knight occasionally hires out her services via an internet consulting site. She’s pleasantly surprised to find herself knocking on the door of attractive YouTuber Julie Jones to report for a gig.On the surface, Julie is self-assured and apparently very friendly. But Angela soon discovers that, underneath the pleasant exterior, she’s stumbled onto a crackpot alien conspiracy theorist.Will Julie’s outlandish theories about lost alien civilizations be enough to send Angela running for the hills, or will she take it as a chance to add some fun to her otherwise serious life?
Ambassador
by William AlexanderGabe Fuentes is in for the ride of his life when he becomes Earth's ambassador to the galaxy in this otherworldly adventure from the National Book Award-winning author of Goblin Secrets.Gabe Fuentes is reading under the covers one summer night when he is interrupted by a creature who looks like a purple sock puppet. The sock puppet introduces himself as the Envoy and asks if Gabe wants to be Earth's ambassador to the galaxy. What sane eleven-year-old could refuse? Some ingenious tinkering with the washing machine sends Gabe's "entangled" self out to the center of the galaxy. There he finds that Earth is in the path of a destructive alien force--and Gabe himself is the target of an assassination plot. Exactly who wants him out of the way? And why? Back home, Gabe discovers that his undocumented parents are in danger of being deported. Can Gabe survive long enough to solve two sets of "alien" problems? He runs for his life, through Minneapolis and outer space, in this fast-paced adventure from a National Book Award-winning author.
Amber & Dusk
by Lyra SeleneIn a magical world where the sun never sets, a gifted girl dreams to be in the royal court but once inside, she may not be prepared for the drama.Sylvie has always known she deserves more. Out in the permanent twilight of the Dusklands, her guardians called her power to create illusions a curse. But Sylvie knows it gives her a place in Coeur d’Or, the palais of the Amber Empress and her highborn legacies. So Sylvie sets off toward the Amber City, a glittering jewel under a sun that never sets, to take what is hers.But her hope for a better life is quickly dimmed. The empress invites her in only as part of a wicked wager among her powerful courtiers. Sylvie must assume a new name, Mirage, and begin to navigate secretive social circles and deadly games of intrigue in order to claim her spot. Soon it becomes apparent that nothing is as it appears and no one, including her cruel yet captivating sponsor, Sunder, will answer her questions. As Mirage strives to seize what should be her rightful place, she’ll have to consider whether it is worth the price she must pay . . . Lyra Selene weaves a lush and thrilling story of sacrifice, secrets, and star-crossed love set in a Parisian-inspired world where the sun never sets in this remarkable YA fantasy debut.Praise for Amber & Dusk“A shimmering tapestry of language, woven through with soaring beauty and subtle menace.” —Sara Holland, New York Times–bestselling author of the Everless series“Full of riotous color, fantastical locations, and surprising plot twists.” —School Library Journal
Amber Fang: Betrayal (Amber Fang #2)
by Arthur SladeFor Amber Fang, life used to be simple: study library science by day, read by night and, when she got hungry, enjoy an ethical meal straight from the jugular. Her mother taught her well. It's just good manners for vampires to eat only murderers. But now her mom has vanished, and Amber is alone. Her contract work as an assassin has been terminated. But the secret organization ZARC is still trying to hunt her down, using algorithms, drones and a murderess with metal hands. Through the dark web Amber learns that her long-lost mother has been "disappeared" to a secret compound in Antarctica. When Amber arrives and pries open a door to investigate, what she discovers shocks her to the core. And it will change her life forever. If she survives.