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Shanghai Immortal: A richly told debut fantasy novel set in Jazz Age Shanghai (Shanghai Immortal)
by A. Y. Chao'The must-read debut of 2023' Tasha Suri'Bursting with personality' Xiran Jay Zhao'Absolutely rooting for Lady Jing forever' Hannah KanerHalf vampire. Half fox-spirit. All trouble. Pawned by her mother to the King of Hell as a child, Lady Jing is half-vampire, half-hulijing fox-spirit and all sasshole. As the King's ward, she has spent the past ninety years running errands, dodging the taunts of the spiteful hulijing courtiers, and trying to control her explosive temper - with varying levels of success. So when Jing overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless dragon pearl from the King, she seizes her chance to expose them, once and for all. With the help of a gentle mortal tasked with setting up the Central Bank of Hell, Jing embarks on a wild chase for intel, first through Hell and then mortal Shanghai. But when her hijinks put the mortal in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or letting go of her half-empty approach to life for a chance to experience tenderness - and maybe even love.This richly told adult fantasy debut teems with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai.'A delightfully wild ride' Chelsea Abdullah'A gritty, glittering tale' Saara El-Arifi'A love letter to Chinese mythology' Tanvi Berwah'Outstanding' T.L. Huchu'Absolutely delightful' Judy I. Lin
Shanghai Immortal: A richly told debut fantasy novel set in Jazz Age Shanghai (Shanghai Immortal)
by A. Y. Chao'The must-read debut of 2023' Tasha Suri'Bursting with personality' Xiran Jay Zhao'Absolutely rooting for Lady Jing forever' Hannah KanerHalf vampire. Half fox-spirit. All trouble. Pawned by her mother to the King of Hell as a child, Lady Jing is half-vampire, half-hulijing fox-spirit and all sasshole. As the King's ward, she has spent the past ninety years running errands, dodging the taunts of the spiteful hulijing courtiers, and trying to control her explosive temper - with varying levels of success. So when Jing overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless dragon pearl from the King, she seizes her chance to expose them, once and for all. With the help of a gentle mortal tasked with setting up the Central Bank of Hell, Jing embarks on a wild chase for intel, first through Hell and then mortal Shanghai. But when her hijinks put the mortal in danger, she must decide which is more important: avenging her loss of face, or letting go of her half-empty approach to life for a chance to experience tenderness - and maybe even love.This richly told adult fantasy debut teems with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai.'A delightfully wild ride' Chelsea Abdullah'A gritty, glittering tale' Saara El-Arifi'A love letter to Chinese mythology' Tanvi Berwah'Outstanding' T.L. Huchu'Absolutely delightful' Judy I. Lin
The Shanghai Incident (Master Diplexito and Mr. Scant #2)
by Bryan MethodsThe pursuit of an international crime syndicate sends British vigilante butler Mr. Scant and his protégé Oliver Diplexito on a globe-hopping trip. After defeating a sinister secret society in Oliver's home country of England, the unlikely pair has arrived in Paris, searching for Mr. Scant's missing niece. What they discover are hints of a conspiracy that leads them all the way to Shanghai, China. Each clue they find only leads to more questions. That is, until Mr. Scant, Oliver, and their allies realize they're the only hope of stopping a plot against China's child emperor.
Shanghaied to the Moon
by Michael J. DaleyA New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age: Stewart jumps at the chance to travel into space, but it turns out his mission is more dangerous than he thoughtStewart Hale is about to turn thirteen, and all he wants is to become a rocket pilot, just like his mom. But ever since she died in a crash, Stewart&’s dad won&’t hear of it. He refuses even to bring Stewart to the space museum anymore. Virtual reality videos of his hero, pilot Val Thorsten, aren&’t enough. Worst of all, Stewart realizes he&’s beginning to forget some of his favorite memories of his mom, and wonders if something in the past is being hidden from him. After bumping into a grizzled old space traveler, Stewart finds his chance to escape to the moon. But in a beat-up craft with a pilot who&’s well past his prime, this isn&’t quite the adventure that Stewart had in mind.
Shangri-La: Una aventura de Helena Brandywine (Colección / Serie: Helena Brandywine #9)
by Greg AlldredgeEl pasado es la clave. Helena y la Leyenda finalmente han llegado a China, aún con un Dragón corto. Necesita encontrarse con un contacto en las calles de Guangzhou. Localiza la Tierra de los Inmortales para que pueda rescatar a Tsang Mei. Encuentra al policía perdido y sácalo de cualquier peligro en el que se haya metido. Localiza a su padre si todavía está vivo. Todo mientras se detiene el fin del mundo, planeado por el Rakshasa desde antes del comienzo de los tiempos. Sin presión. Sigue a Helena mientras busca a Shangri-La y a su padre en la última novela de Helena Brandywine.
Shangri-La: Une aventure Helena Brandywine (Helena Brandywine #9)
by Greg AlldredgeLe passé est la clé. Helena et la légende ont enfin atteint la Chine, encore une larme de dragon à court. Elle a besoin de rencontrer un contact dans les rues de Guangzhou. Localisez le Pays des Immortels pour qu'elle puisse sauver Tsang Mei. Trouvez le policier perdu et tirez-le de tout danger dans lequel il aurait pu se trouver. Localisez son père s'il est toujours en vie. Tout en arrêtant la fin du monde, tracée par les Rakshasa avant le début des temps. Pas de pression. Suivez Helena alors qu'elle cherche Shangri-La et son père dans le dernier roman d'Helena Brandywine.
Shanji (The Shanji Trilogy #1)
by James C. GlassOn the planet Shanji, a ruthless emperor rules a subjugated people. Kati, raised by the lower caste Tumatsin, is taken captive by the emperor&’s troops, and then saved by the Searchers, who see her as the promised Empress of Light, whose psychic powers can control the hot light of creation. But those powers can destroy a planet or star, and could be beyond everyone&’s control. Kati must decide how to use her abilities when there is a planetary invasion from afar, led by a mighty empress whom she thought of as a friend and teacher. Kati must take charge of her own destiny, not only for herself, but also for Shanji and its neighboring worlds. Born with the heritage of two races, she must rise to rule them both.
Shannach: Farewell To Mars
by Leigh BrackettEven in this grip of alien horror a man could not throw away his lifetime goal . . . and not stand idly by as endless rows of alabaster, shapes seated in their chars of stone, thought-rules this gargoyle planet from the dead blackness of deep Mercurian caverns. Leigh Brackett was the undisputed Queen of Space Opera and the first women to be nominated for the coveted Hugo Award. She wrote short stories, novels, and scripts for Hollywood. She wrote the first draft of the Empire Strikes Back shortly before her death in 1978.
Shannivar: Book Two of The Seven-Petaled Shield (The Seven-Petaled Shield)
by Deborah J. RossShannivar is a young warrior, skilled in horsemanship and archery and raised by her uncle, the clan chieftain. When all the other young warrior-women have set aside their bows and arrows for husbands, she still dreams of glory. Desperate to resist the imperialistic arm of the nearby growing empire, all of the clans of her nation are gathering to propose an alliance with each other and nearby, still-independent countries. As Shannivar and her fellow delegates travel to the meeting, they encounter a stranger, Zevaron, heir to the magical Seven-Petaled Shield. Zevaron also seeks to halt the empire’s expansion on behalf of his own fallen lost nation and joins forces with Shannivar. Shannivar has never met anyone like Zevaron, with his aura of power and quiet assurance. Soon the clan gathering is ready, except for the mysterious absence of the clan from the far north. When the ragged band of the missing delegates finally arrive, they tell strange and ominous stories of wolves running mad, reindeer turning cannibal, and man-sized, upright lizards, called stone-drakes. Zevaron, bestowed with the ancient central petal of the mystical Seven-Petaled Shield, feels a great emanation of danger from the north upon learning this news. Together, he and Shannivar set out on a journey to discover the source of these dangers-a quest even the prophets believe will fail. .
Shannon the Ocean Fairy: Narwhal Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Shannon the Ocean Fairy needs Rachel and Kirsty's help! Naughty Jack Frost has stolen her three enchanted pearls, and this is causing chaos in the oceans. To stop him, the girls must explore an underwater world and meet some very special friends...the narwhals!'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Shannon the Ocean Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsIt's the summer holidays and Rachel and Kirsty are visiting Kirsty's grandma, who lives by the sea. After discovering a magical shell on the beach and being whisked away to Fairyland, the girls discover that the fairies need their help. Naughty Jack Frost has stolen Fairyland's three enchanted pearls and this is causing chaos in the oceans and mixing up daytime and night-time! The girls must help Shannon the Ocean Fairy explore a magical underwater world (meeting many strange and wonderful sea-creatures along the way!), outwit Jack Frost and his goblin henchmen, and return each of the enchanted pearls to their rightful place...
Shannon the Ocean Fairy (Rainbow Magic Early Reader #6)
by Daisy MeadowsThese cheerful and inviting Early Readers bring the blast of colour that Rainbow Magic's youngest fans have been waiting for!Best friends Rachel and Kirsty are visiting the seaside. But Jack Frost has stolen three enchanted pearls from Shannon the Ocean Fairy. If the girls can't help Shannon, all oceans will be ruined forever!'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Shannon the Ocean Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsIt's the summer holidays and Rachel and Kirsty are visiting Kirsty's grandma, who lives by the sea. After discovering a magical shell on the beach and being whisked away to Fairyland, the girls discover that the fairies need their help. Naughty Jack Frost has stolen Fairyland's three enchanted pearls and this is causing chaos in the oceans and mixing up daytime and night-time! The girls must help Shannon the Ocean Fairy explore a magical underwater world (meeting many strange and wonderful sea-creatures along the way!), outwit Jack Frost and his goblin henchmen, and return each of the enchanted pearls to their rightful place...(P) Orchard Books 2013
Shanti y el Mandala Mágico
by F. T. Camargo¡Sumérgete en esta increíble aventura donde la fantasía y la realidad se mezclan! Shanti y el Mandala Mágico es una aventura multicultural con un enfoque místico, donde se mezclan fantasía y realidad. <P><P>El libro cuenta la historia de seis adolescentes de diferentes orígenes culturales y religiosos y distintas partes del mundo, que son reclutados por seres místicos para formar dos grupos: uno en el hemisferio norte y otro en el sur. <P>Eventualmente se reúnen en Perú y, a través de una alianza única, comienzan una frenética persecución del objeto sagrado que puede detener el plan final del mago de la oscuridad.
The Shaolin Cowboy Adventure Magazine: The Way of No Way! (Shaolin Cowboy)
by Andrew VachssBest selling author Andrew Vachss teams with award-wining artist Geof Darrow to revive the spirit and format of the pulp novels of the 30s and 40s. The Shaolin Cowboy Adventure Magazine is the first new hero-pulp to be printed in decades and combines hard-hitting prose with illustrated mayhem. The Shaolin Cowboy: The Way of 'No Way!' is a kung fu gripping tale of high adventure and relentless bloodshed. The Shaolin Cowboy and his trusty mule battle overwhelming odds and inclement weather against enemies thirsting for revenge and retribution in the battle royal to end all battle royals.* Best selling crime-fiction author Andrew Vachss!* Geof Darrow co-creator of Doc Frankenstein, Hard Boiled, and The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel to Be Kin
by Geof DarrowIn order to keep a newborn Komodo dragon from joining the endangered species list, the Shaolin Cowboy must first make him an orphan and then adopt him into the ways of the &“Intercepting fist&” to keep their road trip from turning into roadkill.When social distancing isn&’t enough, the Cowboy has plenty of booster shots and jabs to keep a new army of foes, both new and old, from turning the situation from ugly, to bad, and no good.&“If Sergio Leone, Tsui Hark, Stephen Chow, and Sam Raimi could somehow have a child together and then disavow it, this book would be it...maybe.&”—Geof Darrow•Colorist: Dave Stewart•Flatters: Mark Sweeney, Raunak Singh, Fred Paculba, and Josh Laird•Letterer: Nate Piekos•Editor: Daniel Chabon•Assistant Editors: Chuck Howitt and Jay Olinger•Receptionist: Teresa GreshamCollects Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel to be Kin #1–#7.
Shaolin Cowboy: Shemp Buffet
by Geof Darrow"I'M A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION, A LITTLE MORE ACTION!!"--ElvisThe SAGA of one man's fight against THE WALKING DEAD as you've never seen it before!The action never lets up as a chainsaw of events pits the comic world's favorite Shaolin Cowboy against a legion of gourmets from the fourth level of hell, intent on turning America's finest youth into an endless shemp buffet. Strap on your six-guns, gas up your chainsaw, and hang on, 'cuz you aren't in Downton Abbey anymore.Collects The Shaolin Cowboy #1 to #4
Shaolin Cowboy: Start Trek
by Geof DarrowThe Shaolin Cowboy walks the action-packed path of three enemies:Those from the past, who still pursue him, those from the future who are waiting for him, and those from the present who find killing him isn't going to be as easy as he looks.The original Eisner winning series published by Burlyman Entertainment in all its bloody glory. It's fat, it's fast, it's furious!!! Collects Shaolin Cowboy: The Burlyman Series #1-#7.
Shaolin Cowboy: Who'll Stop the Reign?
by Geof DarrowWho doesn't like Surf and Turf? Well, what do you do when Surf and Turf doesn't like YOU?????????The Eisner Award-losing and winning, drawing-room talkfest The Shaolin Cowboy returns and will try to answer those questions as the titular hero of the series finds that his road to hell is paved not with good intentions but old nemeses hellbent on bloody revenge ... AGAIN!!!!He fought an army of the shambling dead, but can the Shaolin Cowboy survive a sinister desert town filled with guns, prostitutes, and white supremacists, all run by a crustaceous mafia?Collects Shaolin Cowboy: Who'll Stop the Reign #1-4.
Shape-Changer
by Bill BrittainTwo seventh-grade friends help a shape-changing policeman from the planet Rodinam as he tries to recapture an alien master criminal who can also change form.
The Shape Changer
by Keith LaumerLafayette O'Leary, to his acute discomfiture, has an exhilarating and terrifying tendency to slip continua. And what might that mean?It might mean finding oneself a gypsy with a ring in his ear at one moment, and then suddenly a crippled birdman unable to leave his nest because of the awkward loss of teleporting talent.It might mean battling one's way back to the time stream where he started - only to find himself already there, lording it over the populace like a tyrant.
The Shape Changer (Lafayette O'Leary)
by Keith LaumerLafayette O'Leary, to his acute discomfiture, has an exhilarating and terrifying tendency to slip continua. And what might that mean?It might mean finding oneself a gypsy with a ring in his ear at one moment, and then suddenly a crippled birdman unable to leave his nest because of the awkward loss of teleporting talent.It might mean battling one's way back to the time stream where he started - only to find himself already there, lording it over the populace like a tyrant.
The Shape-Changer's Wife
by Sharon ShinnAubrey was a student, gifted in the fine art of wizardry. But the more knowledge he acquired, the more he wanted to learn. So he travelled to a faraway land in search of the greatest master of all, the powerful shape-changer Glyrenden. From him, Aubrey expected to discover the secret of long-lost spells and the mysteries of arcane magic.But there was one discovery he never expected, one mystery he risked everything to solve.Her name was Lilith.
The Shape-Changer's Wife
by Sharon ShinnFrom the national bestselling author of The Samaria Trilogy...this is the novel that launched Sharon Shinn's career and inspired Peter S. Beagle to call her "the most original writer of fantasy since Robin McKinley."<P> Aubrey was a student of the fine art of wizardry. But the more knowledge he acquired, the more he wanted to learn. He traveled in search of the greatest master of all, the gifted shape-changer Glyrenden. From him, Aubrey expected to discover the secret of long-lost spells and the mysteries of arcane magic.<P> But there was one discovery he never expected, a mystery he risked every thing to solve. Her name was Lilith...
The Shape of Desire
by Sharon ShinnFor fifteen years, Maria Devane has been desperately, passionately in love with Dante Romano. But Maria knows that Dante can never give everything of himself back - at least not all the time. Every month, Dante shifts shape, becoming a wild animal. He can't choose when he shifts, the transition is often abrupt, and as he gets older the time he spends in human form is gradually decreasing.Maria has kept his secret since the beginning, knowing that their love is worth the danger. But when a string of brutal attacks occurs in local parks while Dante is in animal form, Maria is forced to consider whether the lies she's been telling about her life have turned into lies she's telling herself . . .