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Lágrimas de nieve: De humanos y monstruos
by Jaume Anton MaldonadoDifícil es para la sombra escoger entre luz y oscuridad. En Lágrimas de nieve seguimos la historia de un joven exorcista londinense apellidado Steinsson, y de misterioso nombre. Un huérfano de las calles de Whitechapel que encontró su salvación entre los muros que ocultan las siniestras sombras de la Iglesia anglicana. En el inicio de su veintena, tras sobrevivir el frío invierno de 1890, el sacerdote descubrirá los secretos de su organización y sus oscuras tramas. Sin motivo alguno para continuar con su vida, su única obsesión es descubrir quién fue su madre, cómo murió y si realmente lo hizo. Las manos entre las sombras de la sociedad victoriana buscarán que su mente, inquieta y sagaz, se ocupe de otros quehaceres. Esa es la razón de que el padre Steinsson sea enviado a una difícil misión a las exóticas y lejanas tierras de la India. Allí deberá realizar el exorcismo de un peligroso demonio que aterra la región. Inconsciente de su destino, entenderá que todos los caminos se cruzan, entretejidos, por un sino invisible. Su obsesión por su pasado verá la luz en los lugares más inesperados. En ese viaje descubrirá no solo la diferencia entre los individuos que moran en oriente y occidente, sino que su cometido le ayudará a entender algo más. Una reflexión sobre la distancia que existe entre el vínculo que separa a humanos y a monstruos.
Lágrimas De Oro
by Gayle Ramage Lourdes Osorio GonzálezEl collar Brisingamen fue forjado en la antigüedad por cuatro enanos. Se dice que si te lo pones, tus lágrimas se convertirán en oro. Actualmente, una vitrina de cristal alberga el collar Brisingamen, en una estantería, en el cuarto de baño de la casa de una mujer llamada Hattie. Pero el collar Brisingamen está a punto de ser robado por un ladrón incauto.
Lágrimas De Ouro
by Lislaine M. Oliveira Gayle RamageO Colar Brisingamen - um colar produzido por quatro anões em tempos antigos. Diz-se que, se usado, suas lágrimas se tornam ouro.O Colar Brisingamen - um colar que atualmente mora em uma caixa de vidro para exposição, em uma prateleira, no banheiro de uma residência em Edimburgo que pertence a uma mulher chamada Hattie.O Colar Brisingamen - um colar que logo será roubado por um ladrão inocente.Sobre a série...Gigantes, duendes, sereias - todas as criaturas confinadas dentro de contos de fadas. Mas e se esses seres fossem tão reais quanto você e eu? Eles não são tão fáceis de encontrar, mas se você olhar adequadamente irá encontrá-los.Graças aos olhos de cores diferentes, a residente de Edimburgo, Hattie, consegue ver claramente aquele duende sentado no banco do parque dando uma rasteira em quem passa ou a salamandra relaxando nas chamas da fogueira do vizinho. Contanto que as criaturas não a perturbem, ela não irá incomodá-las. Mas se elas causarem problemas, é melhor tomar cuidado...O segundo livro na série de fantasia Elementos de Edimburgo.
Lágrimas e Veludo Vermelho: Um legado do conto da máscara (Legado do Volume da Série Máscara: 2 #2)
by A. L. ButcherLegado dos Contos de Máscara Quando o assassinato e o mistério começam na Opera House uma mulher sabe quem está por trás disso, e o que realmente está sob a máscara. Segredos, mentiras e tragédias cantam uma canção poderosa neste conto "poderia ter sido". [Tears and crimson velvet] Madame Giry encontra-se envolvido na tragédia que se desenrola na Casa de Ópera; mistério e assassinato perseguem os corredores e, dizem, um fantasma assombra o lugar. Giry sabe a verdade, pois ela se lembra do homem enjaulado que conheceu há tantos anos. Esta é a história dela, a história deles. Quando o assassinato e o mistério começam na Opera House uma mulher sabe quem está por trás disso, e o que realmente está sob a máscara. Segredos, mentiras e tragédias cantam uma canção poderosa neste conto "poderia ter sido". Uma curta e trágica história baseada em personagens de Fantasma da Ópera.
Lágrimas y terciopelo carmesí.: Una historia del Legado de la Máscara
by A L ButcherMadam Giry se ve envuelta en la tragedia desarrollándose en la Casa de la Ópera; misterio y asesinato acechan los corredores y, se dice, que un fantasma embruja el lugar. Giry sabe la verdad, pues recuerda al joven enjaulado que conoció tantos años atrás. Esta es su historia, la historia de ambos. Cuando misterios y asesinatos comienzan a ocurrir en la Casa de la Ópera, una mujer sabe quién está detrás de todo, y lo que realmente hay detrás de la máscara. Secretos, mentiras y tragedia cantan una poderosa canción en esta reimaginación de la mítica historia. Una corta y trágica historia basada en los personajes del Fantasma de La Ópera.
LaGuardia
by Nnedi OkoraforWritten by Nnedi Okorafor, Hugo and Nebula award- winning author and the writer of Marvel's Shuri, this volume collects issues #1-#4 of the mini-series and includes artist sketches and afterword from the author.In an alternate world where aliens have integrated with society, pregnant Nigerian- American doctor Future Nwafor Chukwuebuka has just smuggled an illegal alien plant named Letme Live through LaGuardia International and Interstellar Airport... and that's not the only thing she's hiding.She and Letme become part of a community of human and alien immigrants; but as their crusade for equality continues and the birth of her child nears, Future-- and her entire world-- begins to change."Laguardia" is essential reading for our times." -- Comicbook.com" Classic speculative fiction at its best, coupled with an endearing protagonist, and a vibrant, living sci-fi world rendered by a fantastic art team."-- Multiversity.com
LaGuardia Deluxe Edition
by Nnedi OkoraforDeluxe digital edition of the Hugo and Eisner Award winning graphic novel! Exclusive extras include a chapter of Okorafor&’s script, a new cover and never-before-seen art from Ford, a behind-the-scenes look at the creation process, extensive process art section, and more! On a planet Earth bursting with integrated extraterrestrial life, pregnant doctor Future Nwafor Chukwuebuka is fleeing Nigeria under mysterious conditions. Her fiancé doesn&’t know she&’s left, and she&’s smuggling an illegal, sentient plant into NYC. There, she&’ll be thrown into a vibrant immigrant community of humans and aliens, fighting for social justice and facing her past and her unexpected future. But to come to America, you must come through LaGuardia Interstellar and International Airport… and it&’s still under construction. &“Science fiction, fantasy, YA, short stories, novels… and now comics. Nnedi Okorafor does it all. LaGuardia is a powerful, entertaining story about an important issue, beautifully drawn, with fun aliens. Read it!&” –George R.R. Martin &“Prescient and profoundly inventive, LaGuardia is a tale of hard-won hope in a world that is both familiar and freshly reimagined. Okorafor and Ford bring unique characters together to tell a story about what it takes to live by your principles, and to create a different – and better – world with the family you choose.&” – G. Willow Wilson "Nnedi Okorafor expands the comics medium with her innumerable talents, stirring vital conversations about race and immigration. LaGuardia explores how the macro scale of interplanetary exchange and the micro scale of plant consciousness can unlock the solutions to global politics, cultural clash, and refugee crisis. Tana Ford&’s ink line imbues all species with warmth, empathy, and playful sci-fi detail.&” –Craig Thompson &“Okorafor at her best; both timely and weird. LaGuardia jabs pointed fingers at here-and-now paranoia centered around borders and race, while having wild fun creating some of the best extra-terrestrials ever.&” – Nalo Hopkinson (Sandman: House of Whispers, Sister Mine)&“LaGuardia is unique, playful, heartbreaking, empowering and full of hope for the future. The wisdom Okorafor imparts in each panel pushes back against the darkest urges of our human nature and creates a space that lets us all live.&” - John Jennings "Instead of tossing around volatile political issues like a knee-jerk twitter debate, LaGuardia imagines them through the lives of authentic and engaging characters, placing them into a surreal, but shrewd, reflection of our current reality. Ford&’s art deftly balances the unique mix of intense personal drama and cool alien worldbuilding&” - Sean Murphy (Punk Rock Jesus, Batman: White Knight) &“The best of Okorafor&’s prose— personal, political and deeply relatable.&”—Newsarama &“With Laguardia, Nnedi Okorafor continues her work of bringing a unique, insightful Black African science fiction aesthetic to audiences.&” - Black Nerd Problems
Laid Open
by Lauren DaneThe lovers from Lauren Dane's "emotionally-charged, deeply erotic" (Sylvia Day) Laid Bare, are back and taking a vacation. All she needed to pack was a few bikinis, a toothbrush and some sunscreen. This is what Ben told Erin when he presented her and Todd with tickets to Fiji and the promise of ten days of nothing but sleeping until whenever they wanted, sex without having to lock the door and lots of alone time. And that's what they have. Long days and nights filled with pleasure. Long enough that the stress and exhaustion drops away and the three can simply enjoy each other. They've got heat. More than ever before. Recharging their batteries has also brought new levels of intimacy and connection. But when Erin stumbles over the pain of her past, both men band together to not only help her through, but to help each other as well.
The Lair
by Emily MckayIn the battle against the vampiric Ticks, humanity was slowly but certainly headed for extinction. For months, twin sisters Lily and Mel had been "quarantined" with thousands of other young people being harvested for their blood--food for the Ticks. Finally escaping with a few friends, the twins are separated--and must continue the fight on their own . . . After making it to a resistance base camp in Utah, Lily learned to survive at all costs. But when a Tick attack decimates the fighters, Lily and her pregnant friend, McKenna, decide to make the hard trek north to Canada--and safety. Meanwhile, Mel is being taught how to survive by the very vampire that turned her. Living without her sister is hard, but dealing with the fact that her autism was cured by the vampire bite is an even bigger challenge. But when a monstrous betrayal places Lily in mortal danger, Mel must set out to find her, save her, and begin to unravel the empire of destruction that the Ticks have built.
The Lair of Bones (Runelords, Book #4)
by David FarlandThe Runelords has been hailed as one of the most original fantasy series to come along in a very long time. In this the fourth book, much of the action takes place underground and the forces of evil are still dominant.
The Lair Of Bones: Book 4 of the Runelords (Runelords #4)
by David FarlandThe stars fall from heaven and the very earth trembles in pain. With Gaborn's kingdom of Mystarria in ruins, four powerful kings march to claim its spoils, even as a vast army of reavers sallies forth from the underworld, intending to put an end to mankind.In one last-ditch effort to heal the earth, the wizardborn Averan leads the Earth King, Gaborn Val Orden, far below the surface to the Lair of Bones, to face the leader of the reaver hordes. There Gaborn must confront an ancient evil - before the world is torn apart. . .
Lair of Dreams: A Diviners Novel (The Diviners #2)
by Libba BrayAfter a supernatural showdown with a serial killer, Evie O'Neill has outed herself as a Diviner. Now that the world knows of her ability to "read" objects, and therefore, read the past, she has become a media darling, earning the title, "America's Sweetheart Seer." But not everyone is so accepting of the Diviners' abilities...Meanwhile, mysterious deaths have been turning up in the city, victims of an unknown sleeping sickness. Can the Diviners descend into the dreamworld and catch a killer?
Lair of Dreams: A Diviners Novel (Diviners #2)
by Libba BrayAfter a supernatural showdown with a serial killer, Evie O'Neill has outed herself as a Diviner. Now that the world knows of her ability to 'read' objects, and therefore, read the past, she has become a media darling, earning the title, 'America's Sweetheart Seer'. But not everyone is so accepting of the Diviners' abilities . . . Meanwhile, mysterious deaths have been turning up in the city, victims of an unknown sleeping sickness. Can the Diviners descend into the dreamworld and catch a killer?
Lair of the Crystal Fang: An Arkham Horror Novel (Arkham Horror)
by S A SidorWhen a mysterious killer haunts Arkham, three struggling investigators must confront the eldritch horrors of their past in this action-packed pulp adventure from the world of Arkham HorrorIn the swirling sewers beneath Arkham, excavators uncover a crystalline formation that hints at dark events from the city&’s past. As the discovery makes headlines, so too does a series of bizarre murders. With no leads, the Arkham police are always one step behind. Acting on a hunch, down-on-his luck former journalist Andy Van Nortwick reunites with adventurer Jake Williams and struggling filmmaker Maude Brion to unearth the truth. The trio know of the supernatural horrors that lurk beyond this world, and the reality haunts them. But time is running out and between them they must face their nightmares before the city of Arkham is lost to blood and chaos.
Lair of the Fire Lizard: Special Bumper Book 1 (Team Hero Ser. #1)
by Adam BladeAn epic new adventure series from bestselling author Adam Blade!Ordinary kids with extraordinary powers gather in a secret school to be trained to fight the forces of darkness.Hero Academy teacher Ms Steel is missing and Jack, Ruby and Danny are determined to find her. Their quest takes them to an underground swamp: the lair of the dreaded Tartania!
Lair of the Fire Lizard: Special Bumper Book 1 (Team Hero #1)
by Adam BladeAn epic new adventure series from bestselling author Adam Blade!Ordinary kids with extraordinary powers gather in a secret school to be trained to fight the forces of darkness.Hero Academy teacher Ms Steel is missing and Jack, Ruby and Danny are determined to find her. Their quest takes them to an underground swamp: the lair of the dreaded Tartania!
Lair of the Jaguar God
by Marie DeesThe last thing Kit expected to find on the archeological expedition deep in the Guatemalan jungle is the man who's been haunting his dreams. Who is this man that arouses feelings that he doesn't understand? As an immortal Mayan god, Ah-Tabai is bound to the city he has sworn to protect. Who is this mysterious man that has invaded his home . . . and his heart? In the steamy Guatemalan jungle, Kit fights to prove his archeological skills while struggling with his attraction to the seductive Tony, who arouses feelings he is desperate to deny. Tony has his own secrets. A were-jaguar, he is still bound to the ruined Mayan city he once protected, but instinct draws him to the reluctant Kit. What power does this young man have over an immortal Mayan god? Will Tony find out before looters destroy the last remains of his ancestors, or will he lose everything, including a chance for freedom? Content Notes: M/M acts of loving
Lair of the Lion
by Christine FeehanRumour says the powerful Nicolai DeMarco can command the heavens, that the beasts below do his bidding . . . and that he is doomed to destroy the woman he takes as wife. It is whispered he's not wholly human - as untamed as his tawny mane and slashing amber eyes.Impoverished aristocrat Isabella Vernaducci would defy death itself to rescue her imprisoned brother. She'll even brave the haunted, accursed lair of the lion - the menacing palace of legendary, lethal Don Nicolai DeMarco.Then Isabella meets a man whose growl is velvet, purring heat, and whose eyes hold dark, all-consuming desire. And when the don commands her to become his bride, she goes willingly into his muscled arms, praying she'll save his tortured soul . . . and not sacrifice her life.
Lair of the White Worm: Large Print
by Bram StokerIn a tale of ancient evil, Bram Stoker creates a world of lurking horrors and bizarre denizens: a demented mesmerist, hellbent on mentally crushing the girl he loves; a gigantic kite raised to rid the land of an unnatural infestation of birds, and which receives strange commands along its string; and all the while, the great white worm slithers below, seeking its next victim...Lair of the White Worm was Bram Stoker's twelfth and final novel.
The Laird: Wild Heather (Wild Heather #1)
by Tricia McgillAndrew, a wealthy Australian architect, takes life too seriously, whereas his PA Elizabeth is outgoing and fun-loving; a perfect foil for her somber boss. She is passionate about Celtic lore and language. With great reluctance Andrew answers a plea from his two elderly aunts to travel to Scotland before his uncle dies. He has no desire to visit the land his father left under a cloud many years ago, but Liz persuades him to take her along. In the draughty and dilapidated castle, while exploring a disused attic, the pair set off a course of events that propel them back in time to 1050 where they meet Travis, coincidentally Andrew's double.
The Laird of Duncairn (The Fey Matter Novels #1)
by Craig Comer&“The action is quick-paced and interesting . . . fans of both fantasy and steampunk will find this is a great introduction to a promising series.&” &mdashInD&’taleA war is brewing between the worlds of fey and man . . . but only one can prevail. Find out which in this fantasy featuring nefarious plots, dashing knaves, and militant gnomes. When Sir Walter Conrad discovers a new energy source, one that could topple nations and revolutionize society, the race to dominate its ownership begins. But the excavation of this energy will have dire consequences for both humans and fey. For an ancient enemy stirs, awakened by Sir Walter&’s discovery. Outcast half-fey Effie of Glen Coe is the empire&’s only hope at averting the oncoming disaster. But she finds herself embroiled in the conflict, investigating the eldritch evil spreading throughout the Highlands. As she struggles against the greed of mighty lords and to escape the clutches of the queen&’s minions, her comfortable world is shattered. Racing to thwart the growing menace, she realizes the only thing that can save them all is a truce no one wants.&“Well-developed characters and plot make this historical fantasy a true pleasure to read and become lost in . . . A very unique and fascinating story. I definitely can&’t wait for this series to continue!&” —Cecily Wolfe, author of Throne of Grace&“I really enjoyed this book. It&’s unique . . . The writing was excellent, and the details the author added in didn&’t just make the time period, but the whole world come to life.&” —I Heart Reading
Laird of Secrets: Historical Scottish Romance (The Whisky Lairds Series #2)
by Sarah Gabriel Susan KingWhen a Schoolteacher Encounters Highland Smugglers, a Touch of Fairy Magic Brings Romance in Laird of Secrets, a Scottish Historical Romance by Susan King--Scottish Highlands, 1823--To fulfill the requirements of her grandmother's will and claim her inheritance, Fiona MacCarran must marry a wealthy Highlander, and soon. Her teaching position in the remote Highland glen where her brother is the excise officer offers little hope of finding such a husband until she meets Dougal MacGregor, Laird of Kinloch. Fiona longs to be in the arms of the handsome laird who knows the secret of local fairy lore. He's also a notorious rogue and whisky smuggler.Moving his finest whisky—and fast—is how Dougal MacGregor protects his people. It ought to be simple, but nothing is easy after Fiona MacCarran arrives. With a valuable cache and an age-old legend to protect, he cannot allow the sensual schoolmistress to distract him. After all, a Highland rebel and a law-abiding lass who is sister to the customs officer—can't have a future together.But when a conflict threatens the glen and its magical secret, Dougal and Fiona must work together to protect the people—and soon realize that only sweet surrender will save them as well.Publisher Note: Previously published as The Highland Groom, the story has been edited by the author for today's readers. Readers who appreciate romance set in historical settings with fantasy elements will not want to miss the newly-updated Whisky Lairds Series.The Whisky Lairds SeriesLaird of TwilightLaird of SecretsLaird of Rogues
Laird of Twilight: Historical Scottish Romance (The Whisky Lairds Series #1)
by Sarah Gabriel Susan KingA Grandmother's Will and Secrets From the Fairy Realm Bring Love to the Scottish Highlands in Laird of Twilight, a Historical Romance from Susan King--Scottish Highlands, 1822--James MacCarran, the new Viscount Struan, has no desire to venture onto the thorny battlefield of marriage. But his grandmother's will issues an ultimatum—marry a Highlander with fairy blood or forfeit his inheritance. Then he meets Elspeth MacArthur. She's beautiful, enchanting—luminous, really—with something mysterious and unique about her.Yet, Elspeth is keeping an astonishing family secret and spurns the hopeful and handsome Lord Straun, confident he will never accept her situation.But when an ancient and mystical force portends to reveal the truth behind her secret, Elspeth quickly realizes her only haven is in James' passionate embrace . . . the most dangerous place of all.Publisher Note: Previously published as To Wed a Highland Bride, the story has been edited by the author for today's readers. Readers who appreciate romance set in historical settings with fantasy elements will not want to miss the newly-updated Whisky Lairds Series.The Whisky Lairds SeriesLaird of TwilightLaird of SecretsLaird of Rogues
L'aiutante del mago
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaHilda, la maga principiante, al termine dell’Accademia della magia, giunse alla corte reale, per diventare um’aiutante del mago di corte. Ma passò una cosa inaspettata: il vecchio re si innamorò di Hilda. E decise di sposarla. Però la giovane non voleva legarsi in un un matrimonio e, per liberarsene gli propose di ringiovanirsi. Il re accettò volentieri. Ma qualcosa passò con l’incantesimo e il re, al posto di un giovane uomo si trasformò in un ragazzo impudente e capriccioso. Il mago della corte e la sua aiutante tentavano in ogni modo di correggere la situazione. E per questo furono costretti a recarsi in un lungo viaggio, in un luogo, dove si diceva vivessero fate della montagna. Davvero loro si che potevano correggere certamenteil fatale errore!
The Lake House
by Sarah Beth DurstYellowjackets meets One of Us Is Lying in this masterful survival thriller from award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst.Claire’s grown up triple-checking locks. Counting her steps. Second-guessing every decision. It’s just how she’s wired—her worst-case scenarios never actually come true.Until she arrives at an off-the-grid summer camp to find a blackened, burned husk instead of a lodge—and no survivors, except her and two other late arrivals: Reyva and Mariana.When the three girls find a dead body in the woods, they realize none of this is an accident. Someone, something, is hunting them. Something that hides in the shadows. Something that refuses to let them leave.