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The Rites of Ohe
by John Brunner'How short a time a century really is . . .' The speaker was Immortal Karmesin, and he had lived a thousand years. He stood, a gigantic figure against the rush of time, a permanently open channel for the infants of the galaxy to explore the deep past.He was anathema to the Phoenixes, for their creed was that of birth in death, of regeneration in destruction. And he knew that he - one man - had to unravel the Phoenix mystery, or live to watch it bring fiery death to all the planets of man . . .(First published 1963)
The Rites of Ohe
by John Brunner'How short a time a century really is . . .' The speaker was Immortal Karmesin, and he had lived a thousand years. He stood, a gigantic figure against the rush of time, a permanently open channel for the infants of the galaxy to explore the deep past. He was anathema to the Phoenixes, for their creed was that of birth in death, of regeneration in destruction. And he knew that he - one man - had to unravel the Phoenix mystery, or live to watch it bring fiery death to all the planets of man . . . (First published 1963)
The Rithmatist (Rithmatist #1)
by Brandon SandersonFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson: his debut novel for the young adult audience. More than anything, Joel wants to be a Rithmatist. Chosen by the Master in a mysterious inception ceremony, Rithmatists have the power to infuse life into two-dimensional figures known as Chalklings. Rithmatists are humanity's only defense against the Wild Chalklings-merciless creatures that leave mangled corpses in their wake. Having nearly overrun the territory of Nebrask, the Wild Chalklings now threaten all of the American Isles. As the son of a lowly chalkmaker at Armedius Academy, Joel can only watch as Rithmatist students study the magical art that he would do anything to practice. Then students start disappearing-kidnapped from their rooms at night, leaving trails of blood. Assigned to help the professor who is investigating the crimes, Joel and his friend Melody find themselves on the trail of an unexpected discovery-one that will change Rithmatics and their world-forever. Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings his unique brand of epic storytelling to the teen audience with an engrossing tale of danger and suspense-the first of a series. With his trademark skills in world-building, Sanderson has created a magic system that is so inventive and detailed that that readers who appreciate games of strategy and tactics just may want to bring Rithmatics to life in our world. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013 A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2013.
El Ritmo de la Guerra (El Archivo de las Tormentas #Volumen 4)
by Brandon SandersonEl Ritmo de la Guerra es la esperada cuarta parte de la decalogía El Archivo de las Tormentas y el libro que continúa la historia de El camino de los reyes, Palabras radiantes y Juramentada Hay secretos que hemos guardado mucho tiempo. Vigilantes. Insomnes. Eternos. Y pronto dejarán de ser nuestros. La Una que es Tres busca, sin saberlo, el alma capturada. El spren aprisionado, olvidado hace mucho tiempo. ¿Puede liberar su propia alma a tiempo de hallar el conocimiento que condena a todos los pueblos de Roshar? El Soldado Caído acaricia y ama la lanza, incluso mientras el arma hiende su propia carne. Camina siempre hacia delante, siempre hacia la oscuridad, sin luz. No puede llevar consigo a nadie, salvo aquello que él mismo puede avivar. La Hermana Derrumbada comprende sus errores y piensa que ella misma es un error. Parece muy alejada de sus antepasados, pero no comprende que son quienes la llevan a hombros. Hacia la victoria, y hacia ese silencio, el más importante de todos. Y la Madre de Máquinas, la más crucial de todos ellos, danza con mentirosos en un gran baile. Debe desenmascararlos, alcanzar sus verdades ocultas y entregarlas al mundo. Tiene que reconocer que las peores mentiras son las que se cuenta a sí misma. Si lo hace, nuestros secretos por fin se convertirán en verdades. La crítica ha dicho:«Me encantó este libro... ¿Qué más puedo decir?»Patrick Rothfuss sobre El camino de los reyes «Un clásico de Sanderson.»Publishers Weekly sobre Juramentada
Rito de Rechazo: En un mundo lleno de criminales, en quién puedes confiar cuando
by Sarah Negovetich"Antes de que se encuentra el futuro." Rebecca, de dieciséis años, no puede esperar a su aceptación. Un baile de lujo, solteros elegibles, y su debut como miembro oficial de la sociedad. En cambio, la máquina rechaza a Rebecca. Etiquetada como una futura criminal, es enviada a cadena perpetua en una colonia penal sin ley. Una vida detrás de vallas de alambre de púas con las personas más peligrosas del mundo aterroriza a Rebecca. Ella se une a regañadientes a una banda de adolescentes inadaptados en un plan de escape arriesgado, completo con un prometido accidental que está casi segura de que puede aprender a amar. Pero la libertad viene con un precio. Para escapar de un futuro condenado y demostrar su inocencia, Rebecca debe abrazar al criminal dentro.
Ritos Iguales (Mundodisco #Volumen 3)
by Terry PratchettHumor y aventuras en esta nueva aventura de Mundodisco. Un mago moribundo cede su bastón -y por tanto su poder- a Eskarina, un recién nacido que, según los rituales admitidos, no puede ser mago sino bruja. Con el tiempo, el rito de iniciación se completa con un aprendizaje más formal en la Universidad Invisible, inefable centro de estudios esotéricos, donde el mago Simón hace gala de sus increíbles poderes. Juntos, Eskarina y Simón tendrán que hacer frente a una invasión de extrañas criaturas que amenazan con destruir el Mundodisco...
Ritual Magic (World of the Lupi #10)
by Eileen WilksIn Eileen Wilks's new Novel of the Lupi, FBI agent Lily Yu is about to confront a power even darker than magic... On her 57th birthday, Lily's mother suddenly loses all memory beyond the age of twelve. Lily knows her mother was attacked by something more than magic. More . . . and darker. When Lily and Rule discover that others suffered the same, mysterious loss--at the same time on the same night--their investigation into the darkness begins. Joining them is someone Lily never thought she'd see again: Al Drummond, who once tried to destroy her. He also happens to be dead. But the mysterious attacks were caused by a power strong enough to affect matters beyond the world of the living. With some victims losing years of memory and others their lives, Lily must discover what on earth--or beyond--connects them.
Ritual of Magic: A Young Adult Paranormal Academy Romance (Academy of the Damned #2)
by Veronica ShadeNew teachers, new students, and new magical secrets.The statues at La Voisin aren’t what they seem, and one in particular appears to have changed his position since last semester. But statues can’t move.Can they?A single touch to the stone figure reveals a life before this one. One where the statue made a brother pact with another man. A very familiar man. Unfortunately, Madison can’t seem to place him in her mind.But just when Madison thinks that’s the only mystery on her plate, her young new roommate goes missing, and her quest to find answers brings new light to the vision of the two men and reveals the dark secrets that run deep at this not-so-innocent school for witches.Fans of Stephenie Meyers’ Twilight and Bella Forrest’s Harley Merlin series will devour Ritual of Magic, book two of Veronica Shade’s Academy of the Damned.Scroll up and one-click to continue reading this haunting, slow burn paranormal academy romance today.
Rituals: The Cainsville Series
by Kelley ArmstrongThe fifth book and the exciting conclusion to bestselling author Kelley Armstrong's "impossible-to-put-down" Cainsville series, in which she mixes hard-hitting crime writing with phenomenal world-building to create a brand of fiction all her own.When Olivia Taylor-Jones found out she was not actually the adopted child of a privileged Chicago family but of a notorious pair of convicted serial killers, her life exploded. Running from the fall-out, she found a refuge in the secluded but oddly welcoming town of Cainsville, Illinois, but she couldn't resist trying to dig out the truth about her birth parents' crimes. She began working with Gabriel Walsh, a fiendishly successful criminal lawyer who also had links to the town; their investigation soon revealed Celtic mysteries at work in Cainsville, and also entangled Olivia in a tense love triangle with the calculating Gabriel and her charming biker boyfriend, Ricky. Worse, troubling visions revealed to Olivia that the three of them were reenacting an ancient drama pitting the elders of Cainsville against the mysterious Huntsmen with Olivia as the prize. In the series' fifth and final novel, not only does Gabriel's drug addict mother, who he thought was dead, make a surprise reappearance, but Kelley Armstrong delivers a final scary and surprising knock-out twist. It turns out a third supernatural force has been at work all along, a dark and malevolent entity that has had its eye on Olivia since she was a baby and wants to win at any cost.
Rituals
by Cees NooteboomIn Rituals, Amsterdam of the fifties, sixties and seventies is viewed from the perspective of the capricious Inni Wintrop. An unintentional suicide survivor, the unexpected gift of life returned lends him the curiousity, and impartiality, to survey others' lives and rountines. Inni's opposite, the one-eyed downhill skier Arnold Taads measures his life by the clock, while his disowned son Philip follows Japanese rituals which themselves seem to render his existence meaningless. A novel for those who seek to unravel our mysterious, apparently directionless lives...
Rival (The Rade #1)
by Katey HawthorneHarper, lead singer of glam rock sensation The Rade, knows his face, his body, and his voice are beautiful -- so what if he secretly suspects he's an unlovable mess? He and his bandmates escaped a tortured existence in Fairyland years ago, and now they use their glamour and style to delight mortals instead of enthralling them. They love what they do, so when another band starts talking trash on their authenticity, Harper has to clap back.Beck O'Leary, lead singer of hard rock outfit Fireborn, has three platinum albums and the perfect life, and he's miserable. His bandmates are a joke, his family is held together with emotional duct tape, and his writing is, for the first time in his life, uninspired. He starts trash talking The Rade out of a petty grudge, but then keeps doing it for the thrill he gets from Harper's livestreamed reactions. And hates himself for both.When the two front men finally meet, they can’t deny their physical attraction. Sparks fly after a charity football game, but fan gossip takes a dark turn. Between Beck's disintegrating life and Harper's secret Fae existence, there's a lot to handle if they want to hang onto the magic they've found in each other. Or maybe two lead singers in one relationship is just too much?
Rival Attractions and Innocent Secretary . . . Accidentally Pregnant
by Penny Jordan Carol MarinelliRediscover this classic romance RIVAL ATTRACTIONS by New York Times bestselling authorPenny JordanCharlotte Spencer won't allow herself to trust charming tycoon Oliver Tennant. How canshe give in to their heated attraction when he's her business rival? Oliver soondetermines to get under mysterious Charlotte's skin. But even he doesn't expect thefireworks when these boardroom enemies become bedroom lovers… Originally published in 1990And enjoy reader-favorite INNOCENT SECRETARY, ACCIDENTALLY PREGNANT by USA Todaybestselling author Carol Marinelli Plain Emma Stephenson might not look like a tycoon's assistant, but for playboy Luca D'Amato breaking through her no-nonsense exterior is hisfavorite new game! Sensible Emma thought they'd be sharing an office—not a bed! But nowshe must find the words to tell him…she's pregnant! Originally published in 2009
A Rival from the Grave: The Complete Tales Of Jules De Grandin, Volume Four (The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin #4)
by Seabury QuinnThe fourth of five volumes collecting the stories of Jules de Grandin, the supernatural detective made famous in the classic pulp magazine Weird Tales. Today the names of H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, August Derleth, and Clark Ashton Smith, all regular contributors to the pulp magazine Weird Tales during the first half of the twentieth century, are recognizable even to casual readers of the bizarre and fantastic. And yet despite being more popular than them all during the golden era of genre pulp fiction, there is another author whose name and work have fallen into obscurity: Seabury Quinn. Quinn’s short stories were featured in well more than half of Weird Tales’s original publication run. His most famous character, the supernatural French detective Dr. Jules de Grandin, investigated cases involving monsters, devil worshippers, serial killers, and spirits from beyond the grave, often set in the small town of Harrisonville, New Jersey. In de Grandin there are familiar shades of both Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot, and alongside his assistant, Dr. Samuel Trowbridge, de Grandin’s knack for solving mysteries—and his outbursts of peculiar French-isms (grand Dieu!)—captivated readers for nearly three decades. Collected for the first time in trade editions, The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin, edited by George Vanderburgh, presents all ninety-three published works featuring the supernatural detective. Presented in chronological order over five volumes, this is the definitive collection of an iconic pulp hero. The fourth volume, A Rival from the Grave, will include all the stories from “The Chosen of Vishnu” (1933) to “Incense of Abomination” (1938), as well as an introduction by George Vanderburgh and Robert Weinberg and a foreword by Mike Ashley.
Rival Magic
by Deva FaganA young wizard&’s apprentice discovers that the best magic is not the biggest or the brightest, but the magic unique to you, in this cinematic middle grade fantasy in the tradition of Kiki&’s Delivery Service and The School for Good and Evil.Antonia may not be the most powerful wizard the world has ever seen, but she&’s worked hard to win her place as apprentice to renowned sorcerer Master Betrys. Unfortunately, even her best dancing turnip charm might not be enough when Moppe the scullery maid turns out to be a magical prodigy. Now that Betrys has taken Moppe on as a second apprentice, Antonia&’s path to wizarding just got a bit more complicated. But when Betrys is accused of treason, Antonia and Moppe are forced to go on the run. To prove their master&’s innocence—and their own—the rivals must become allies. As their island province teeters on the brink of rebellion, they&’ll face ancient spells, vengeful mermaids, enchanted turnips, voice-stealing forests, and one insatiable sea monster.
The Rival Rigelians, and Planetary Agent X
by Mack ReynoldsThis book is comprised of two science fiction novels by Mack Reynolds.
Rivals in Paradise
by Gwyneth BoltonCicely Stevens needs the vacation of a lifetime. After being cheated on by her boyfriend and passed over for a promotion, she's off to the Caribbean for a weekend of hot island fun. And there's no sexier bad boy than her old college rival Chase Yearwood, who's on the same plane en route to his lush estate...and whose kiss Cicely never forgot. When he takes her in his arms again, he's more irresistible than ever. But will she lose her heart before this fling is flung?They call him the "Wolf" because of his legendary skills in the boardroom-and the bedroom. Now is Chase's chance to even the score with the woman who once beat him at his own game. But can rivals in business become passionate partners in love? Under a romantic tropical moon, he'll seduce her with a passion that will have her begging for more!
The Rivan Codex: Ancient Texts of THE BELGARIAD and THE MALLOREON (The Belgariad & The Malloreon)
by David Eddings Leigh EddingsJoin David and Leigh Eddings on a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the extensive background materials they compiled before beginning the masterpiece of epic fantasy unforgettably set down in The Belgariad and The Malloreon and their two companion volumes, Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress. <P> Our tour stretches from the wealthy Empire of Tolnedra to the remote Isle of the Winds, from the mysterious mountains of Ulgoland to the forbidding reaches of darkest Mallorea. Along the way, you will meet old friends and enemies alike. Rare volumes will be opened to your eyes. Sacred holy books in which you may read the secrets of the Gods themselves and of their prophets. Scholarly histories of the rise and fall of empires from the Imperial Library at Tol Honeth. The profound mysteries of the Malloreon Gospels. THE RIVAN CODEX will enrich your understanding of all that has gone before ... and whet your appetite for more spectacular adventures from this talented team.
Riven
by Mindee ArnettFrom acclaimed fantasy author Mindee Arnett comes an epic, adventurous story of a young mercenary magic-user trying to escape the oppressive island of Riven—and a young noblewoman trying to change it forever.Mars Darksvane wants out. Out from under the thumb of Una, the crime boss who pulled him off the streets as a child and trained him as an assassin; out from the island country of Riven, where magic, in the form of a dangerous material called Ice, allows the rich to live in luxury and keeps the poor in thrall.Mars is a secret adept—a person born with the ability to channel the magic that flows beneath Riven—and while his power gives him abilities useful to an assassin, it also makes him a target. And when his last mission ends in tragedy, Mars finally decides it's time to escape to the mainland. No magic, no history, a new life on his own.But Una has other ideas. If Mars wants his freedom, he's going to have to perform a final job: protecting Fura Torvald—the heiress of the rich and powerful Torvald kith, and the daughter of the last man Mars was sent to kill—and stealing from her a mysterious object known only as the Primer.Mars has no interest in Fura or whatever the Primer is, nor in Riven's corrupt and oppressive politics; he just wants to do his job and get out. But as Mars comes to know more about Fura, the Primer, and the true nature of the power in Riven, he realizes that he will soon have to take a side in a fight he has avoided his entire life.Which side, however, he does not yet know.
The Riven Kingdom (The Godspeaker Trilogy #2)
by Karen MillerThe King of Ethrea is dying. His only surviving heir is the Princess Rhian. But if her enemies have their way, Ethrea will not be ruled by a woman.Dexterity Jones is a toymaker. To protect Princess Rhian and his country, he must place his trust in an exile from Mijak. Yet, as Ethrea comes ever closer to civil war, a greater danger awaits. Across the sea, an Empress has already slaughtered millions in the name of her god. And the war will not end -until the world kneels before her.
The Riven Kingdom: Godspeaker: Book Two (Godspeaker #2)
by Karen Miller'Truly awe-inspiring fantasy on a massive scale.' - Bookgasm.com'A skilfully created world of ritual and tradition provides a stunning backdrop for her exciting adventures.' - RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!)The King of Ethrea is dying and his only surviving heir is the Princess Rhian, but if her enemies have their way, the kingdom will not be ruled by a Queen. Ethrea, a small island of strategic importance, is known for its ability to keep the secrets of its business partners. Now civil war threatens as men of ambition eye the empty throne, and the other nations are getting nervous ... and greedy. If Rhian cannot secure the crown, others will descend and conquer her lands. A toymaker and a mysterious exile from Mijak may be her only hope ...The second volume of Karen Miller's epic fantasy of power, politics and the rise and fall of empires.Books by Karen Miller:Kingmaker, Kingbreaker SeriesThe Innocent MageThe Awakened MageA Blight of MagesGodspeakerEmpress of MijakThe Riven KingdomThe Hammer of GodFisherman's ChildrenThe Prodigal MageThe Reluctant MageTarnished CrownThe Falcon ThronePrince of Glass
The Riven Kingdom (Godspeaker, Book Two)
by Karen MillerThe King of Ethrea is dying. His only surviving heir is the Princess Rhian. But if her enemies have their way, Ethrea will not be ruled by a woman... Dexterity Jones is a toymaker. To protect Princess Rhian and his country, he must place his trust in an exile from Mijak. Yet, as Ethrea comes ever closer to civil war, a greater danger awaits. Across the sea, an Empress has already slaughtered millions in the name of her god. And the war will not end -until the world kneels before her.
The Riven Shield: The Sun Sword #5 (The Sun Sword #5)
by Michelle WestIn the fifth novel of the Sun Sword series, acclaimed author Michelle West returns to a war-torn world of noble houses divided and demon lords unleashed...
River (Warriors: A Starless Clan #1)
by Erin HunterThey have always lived by the code—but only change can keep the peace. <p><p>A new age is dawning on the Warrior Clans. Now a new generation of warriors rises—one wrestling with the legacy of his great ancestor Firestar, one seeking to protect her troubled Clan, and one yearning to prove herself as a medicine cat—as leaders from all five Clans agree that the Warrior Code must be reformed. <p><p>But when tragedy strikes River Clan, old fears will threaten the new peace… unless these three young cats can calm the coming storm. <p><p>This seventh epic Warriors series is full of action, intrigue, and adventure. This first book is the perfect introduction for new readers, while long-time fans will discover what unfolds after the events of The Broken Code. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
The River and the Dream
by Raymond F. JonesAll his life Manvar has had a dream. One day, he will escape the harshly primitive, blizzard-torn lands of the north. He will follow the paths of the Ancients and see for himself the fabled lands of the south: lands without ice and snow and perpetual night; lands of warmth and light, where life is easy and comfortable within walled cities of incredible beauty. Manvar follows his dream, but finds it hollow. Life in the wondrous city of Delphos is not the paradise it seemed.
A River Called Time
by Courttia NewlandShort-listed for the Arthur C. Clarke Award Included in Publishers Weekly’s Adult 2021 Announcements (SciFi, Fantasy, Horror) A Most-Anticipated Caribbean Book of 2021 (Rebel Women Lit) Critical praise for The Gospel According to Cane by Courttia Newland: Nominated for the 2014 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award in Fiction! A monumental speculative fiction story of love, loyalty, politics, and conscience, set in parallel Londons. The Ark was built to save the lives of the many, but rapidly became a refuge for the elite, the entrance closed without warning. Years after the Ark was cut off from the world--a world much like our own, but in which slavery has never existed--a chance of survival within the Ark's confines is granted to a select few who can prove their worth. Among their number is Markriss Denny, whose path to future excellence is marred only by a closely guarded secret: without warning, his spirit leaves his body, allowing him to see and experience a world far beyond his physical limitations. Once inside the Ark, Denny learns of another with the same power, whose existence could spell catastrophe for humanity. He is forced into a desperate race to understand his abilities, and in doing so uncovers the truth about the Ark, himself, and the people he thought he once knew.