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The Shattered Realm of Ardor Benn: Kingdom of Grit, Book Two (Kingdom of Grit #2)
by Tyler WhitesidesThe second novel in an action-packed epic fantasy series set in a world with dragon-fuelled magic, where master con artist Ardor Benn must infiltrate a centuries old secret organisation to find a missing royal heirArdor Benn saved civilisation from imminent destruction, but his efforts brought war to the kingdom. It is believed that the rightful rulers have all been assassinated. However, a young heir might have survived. An ancient organisation known as The Realm is behind the chaos, working from the shadows. Under the anonymity of masks, information is distributed sparingly. Ard's been hired to infiltrate them, but he's got competition from an old friend. One who's set to prove she's better than the self-proclaimed 'Ruse Artist Extraordinaire.'If Ard can't find the heir, then his world may again approach ruin. Stopping the complete and utter collapse of civilisation is quickly becoming Ard's speciality.Praise for The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn:'I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is easily the best fantasy-heist book I have read in years!' A Fantastical Librarian on The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn'A cracking introduction to a new fantasy world that demands further exploration' SFX'A fun, terrific read I heartily recommend' David Dalglish, author of A Dance of Cloaks'If you enjoy The Lies of Locke Lamora . . . then I can confidently predict that The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn is the book for you . . . Highly recommended' The Eloquent Page'The plot and world of this book are one of a kind . . . a very impressive debut' The Quill to Live'From start to finish this is an amazing read' The Book Plank
Shattered Roads (The Skyfire Saga #1)
by Alice HendersonIn a future laid waste by environmental catastrophe, one woman in a shielded megacity discovers a secret hidden within—and the nightmare of what lies beyond. The Skyfire Saga Her designation is H124—a menial worker in a city safeguarded against the devastating storms of the outer world. In a community where consumerism has dulled the senses, where apathy is the norm and education is a thing of the past, H124 has one job: remove the bodies of citizens when they pass away in their living pods. <P><P> Then one night, H124’s routine leads her into the underground ruins of an ancient university. Buried within it is a prescient alarm set up generations ago: an extinction-level asteroid is hurtling toward earth. When her warning is seen as an attempt to topple the government with her knowledge of science, H124 is hunted—and sent fleeing for her life beyond the shield of her walled metropolis. In a weather-ravaged unknown, her only hope lies with the Rovers, the most dangerous faction on Earth. For they have continued to learn. And they have survived to help avert a terrifying threat: the end of the world is near.
The Shattered Sea Series 3-Book Bundle: Half a King, Half the World, Half a War
by Joe AbercrombieDiscover the fantasy novels that have earned raves from George R. R. Martin and Maze Runner author James Dashner, won a Locus Award and an Alex Award, and claimed best-of-the-year honors in Time, The Washington Post, and BuzzFeed. From a crippled slave whose appearance belies his dangerous ambitions, to "a girl who makes Katniss Everdeen look like Dorothy" (Chicago Tribune), an unforgettable cast of characters populate this addictive series, now together in one epic ebook bundle: HALF A KING HALF THE WORLD HALF A WAR Prince Yarvi has vowed to regain a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains, and the bitter waters of the Shattered Sea. And he must do it all with only one good hand. Born a weakling in the eyes of his father, Yarvi is alone in a world where a strong arm and a cold heart rule. He cannot grip a shield or swing an axe, so he must sharpen his mind to a deadly edge. Gathering a strange fellowship of the outcast and the lost, he finds they can do more to help him become the man he needs to be than any court of nobles could. But even with loyal friends at his side, Yarvi learns that his path may end as it began--in twists, and traps, and tragedy. Praise for the Shattered Sea series "The Shattered Seas trilogy has worked its way into a very exclusive group of my favorite fantasy novels of all time. The pacing is perfect, the characters deep and true and real, the world rich and authentic, the plot full of twists and turns. Perhaps my favorite part is that no one is purely good or evil: Each and every character has layers upon layers that are a joy to discover. I tore through all three books and truly hope that someday Joe Abercrombie returns to this magnificent, captivating world."--James Dashner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner "A fast-paced tale of betrayal and revenge that grabbed me from page 1 and refused to let go."--George R. R. Martin, on Half a King "Abercrombie's Shattered Sea is a fantastic yet believable backdrop to Yarvi's struggle, a vivid imaginary land."--The Seattle Times, on Half a King "An excellent page-turner . . . full of drama and energy."--New York Daily News, on Half the World "Compelling . . . [Thorn] makes Katniss Everdeen look like Dorothy."--Chicago Tribune, on Half the World "A fantasy for all ages, and all times, [that] rends the soul as compulsively as anything Abercrombie has written to date . . . Half a War is a success in every way, putting a stupendous capstone on the entire Shattered Sea Trilogy."--Tor.com "Abercrombie piles on shocking betrayals and charges his characters a high price for vengeance in this powerful and fitting final volume."--Publishers Weekly, on Half a War
The Shattered Sigil Series
by Courtney SchaferThe first two entries in The Shattered Sigil series! Containing The Whitefire Crossings and The Tainted City for the first time together in one edition.
The Shattered Skies (The Cruel Stars Trilogy #2)
by John BirminghamHumanity&’s last surviving heroes must protect a shattered civilization from an all-conquering enemy in this thrilling sequel to The Cruel Stars.The Sturm, an empire of &“species purists,&” have returned from the farthest reaches of Dark Space to wage a war against what they call mutants and borgs: any human being with genetic or neural engineering. In a sneak attack, they overwhelmed almost all of humanity&’s defenses, blasting vicious malware across galaxy-spanning networks, dark code that transformed anyone connected to the system into a mindless psychotic killer. The Sturm&’s victory seemed complete, their final triumph inevitable, until one small band of intrepid, unlikely heroes struck back.Commander Lucinda Hardy and Admiral Frazer McLennan used the Armadalen Navy&’s final surviving warship to fend off the Sturm, destroying the massed power of an entire Attack Fleet. With brilliant tactics—and support from drunken, grief-ravaged pirate Sephina L&’trel and treasonous battle-rig operator Booker—this ragtag crew sent the Sturm running, managing to save Princess Alessia, the sole surviving heir to the gigantic Montanblanc ul Haq Corporation and perhaps Earth&’s only remaining senator.Now left with the remains of a fallen civilization, they must work together to rebuild what was lost and root out the numberless enemies of Earth. The Sturm invaders remain vastly more powerful—and they may not be the only threat lurking in the darkness of space.
Shattered Sky (Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #3)
by Erin HunterErin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues in A Vision of Shadows #3: Shattered Sky.ShadowClan has fallen. A group of rogues now rules the pine forest, and their cruel leader, Darktail, will not stop until he has conquered the rest of the Clans. Alderheart is more certain than ever that their only hope is to find the lost SkyClan and fulfill StarClan’s prophecy—before Darktail’s vicious reign puts an end to the warrior Clans forever.Full of epic adventure and thrilling intrigue, this fifth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world—while for dedicated fans, it’s a long-awaited return to the era of Bramblestar’s ThunderClan, after the events of Omen of the Stars.
Shattered Sky (The Star Shards Chronicles #3)
by Neal ShustermanIn this conclusion to The Star Shards Chronicles, powerful and terrifying invaders have arrived from a parallel dimension, and only the Star Shards can prevent the destruction of the human race.Six children were conceived at the exact moment that the star Mentaras-H went supernova, and the explosion transformed their souls into living star fragments. Now the Star Shards face the ultimate battle—and the true purpose of their gifts be revealed, for it is no accident they have these powers. Once despised for their “deformities,” the Star Shards are now worshiped and feared as gods. Their power is unlimited, as is the temptation to abuse it. But a new and terrifying force has torn a wound in the universe, infecting it like a deadly, intelligent virus. Only one power exists that could conceivably prevent the extermination of the human race: the Star Shards. But only if they can put aside their titanic egos and join forces one final time. Acclaimed author Neal Shusterman’s “talent for depicting superhuman characters with human strengths and weaknesses lends depth and immediacy to a tale of cosmic proportions” (School Library Journal) in this stunning conclusion to a visionary trilogy. Originally published by Tor Fantasy in 2002.
The Shattered Sphere (Thieves' World Omnibus #2)
by Robert Lynn Asprin Lynn AbbeySanctuary-dangerous, decadent city of magic and menace ... the unique metropolis whose stones and stalls, taverns and towers have been lovingly built in story after story by such top spinners of modern fantasy as Robert Asprin, Lynn Abbey, C.J. Cherryh, Janet Morris, Andrew Offutt and Diane Duane.
The Shattered Stone
by Robert NewmanThree teenagers must seek out an ancient prophecy to learn how to stop a war from destroying two kingdoms Neva and Ivo have grown up in the safety of their forest utopia, surrounded by their animal friends and their teachers, Jartan and Mistress Silvia. But when they turn seventeen, Neva and Ivo begin to grow restless, longing to visit the world outside of the forest. When Ivo rescues Liall, prince of Andor, the two get their wish. The neighboring kingdoms of Andor and Brunn have been locked in a war for centuries, and soon they will destroy each other. Neva, Ivo, and Liall must journey to the shattered stone and read an ancient prophecy that foretells the only way to stop the war. When they reach the shattered stone, they discover that the prophecy is missing two pieces. The trio must seek answers from far and wide in order to save the kingdoms. But what if the kingdoms don&’t want to be saved? Neva, Ivo, and Liall will do whatever it takes to fulfill their destinies and bring peace to their world.
The Shattered Sun (The Bound Gods Novels #3)
by Rachel DunneThe epic sword-and-sorcery adventure of the Bound Gods fantasy series, which started with In the Shadow of the Gods and The Bones of the Earth, comes to its dark conclusion in this thrilling story of a vibrant world whose fate lies in the hands of vengeful gods and bold warriors.The world has been plunged into darkness...and only the scheming priest Joros might be able to bring back the sun.With his ragtag band of fighters—a laconic warrior, a pair of street urchins, a ruthless priestess, and an unhinged sorcerer—Joros seeks to defeat the ancient gods newly released from their long imprisonment. But the Twins have champions of their own, and powers beyond knowing...and the only sure thing is that they won’t go down without a fight.The fate of the world hangs in the balance as the Twins aim to enact revenge on the parents that imprisoned them, and the world that spurned them. The Long Night has begun, and the shadows hide many secrets—including that the Twins themselves may not be as powerful as they would have everyone think.Joros and his allies must strike now—before the Twins can consolidate their power...and before they are allowed to shape the world in their vision.
Shattered Truths (An'Tsari Trilogy, #2)
by David JowseyThe second chapter of the An'Tsari Trilogy. Tom Richards knows he has been destined to visit the red planet since his childhood encounter with the An'Tsari thirty years before. As part of an international team of astronauts, Tom explores the surface of Mars. Now, as the crew struggle to survive a planet-wide storm, Tom must confront the existence of a sinister organisation and come to terms with his own future. Can he protect humanity from a dark and treacherous past, or will the existence of such an overwhelming power mean the extinction of the human race?
The Shattered Vine: Book Three of The Vineart War
by Laura Anne GilmanIn a world where magic is derived from the art of wine-making...a Vineart comes into the fullness of his power as evil forces threaten to destroy everything he holds dear.MAGIC MAKES THE MAN. THEN THE MAN MAKES MAGIC. . . . Two clashing forces drawn into a sorcerous duel: Nebula Award nominee Laura Anne Gilman spins the riveting conclusion to her "dramatic" (Publishers Weekly) fantasy series of vine, earth, and deceit. T wo thousand years ago, a demigod split the world between Vinearts and men of power, setting his heirs, the Washers, to guard the balance. But even gods fail, and now the Lands Vin are wracked by rumor, revolt, and inexplicable violence. Vineart Jerzy must track the source, accompanied by the only three people he trusts: a trader crippled by a sea monster, a young woman without a place, and a prince who abandoned his people. They have their enemy's name, and they know his plan. What they don't know is how to stop him. And with unrest increasing daily, Jerzy must delve deeper into forbidden magic, luring his unknown enemy into the open. Because in a world where everyone knows their place, only a former slave is free to act. . . .
The Shattered Vine (Vineart War #3)
by Laura Anne GilmanThe final novel in "one of the most original approaches to fantasy adventure" ( Library Journal, starred review) about a world in which magic derives from the process of wine-making. Laura Anne Gilman's critically acclaimed, Nebula Award-nominated Flesh and Fire introduced a brilliantly imagined world where the grapevine--cultivated by the Vinearts who know the secrets of wine magic--holds together disparate lands. Now, confusion, violence, and terror are sweeping over the Lands Vin. Jerzy, Vineart apprentice and former slave, along with his companions Ao and Mahault, attempted to find the source of the foul taint that threatens the Lands Vin, only to have the journey end in tragedy, with Ao severely wounded. As conditions worsen throughout the Lands, Jerzy makes the decision to return to The Berengia, to the soil that gives him strength. There, while the others secure allies and gather information, building their plan of attack, he delves into the quiet magic that has been growing within him, embracing at last the 'gift' of apostasy, knowing that his god-forbidden knowledge may be all that stands between the Lands Vin and the mage who wants to destroy it. But if he allows the magic to rise within him, Jerzy himself might become the greatest threat to the Lands Vin's survival.
The Shattered World
by Michael ReavesA millennium ago magicians fought a war and smashed the world into a thousand pieces. Its pieces are beginning to collide. Soon all will meet and melt into molten Chaos.
Shatterglass (The Circle Opens #4)
by Tamora PierceThe breathtaking conclusion of the popular fantasy quartet by acclaimed author Tamora Pierce.Kethlun Warder was a gifted glassmaker until his world was shattered in a freak accident. Now his remaining glass-magic is mixed with lightning, and Tris must teach him to control it (if she can teach him to control his temper first). But there's more at stake than Keth's education. With his strange magic, he creates glass balls which reflect the immediate past and expose the work of a murderer. If he can harness his power properly, he'll be able to see the crimes as they take place. Keth and Tris race against time and the local authorities to identify a killer who's living in plain sight.
The Shattering
by Karen HealeySeventeen-year-old Keri likes to plan for every possibility. She knows what to do if you break an arm, or get caught in an earthquake or fire. But she wasn't prepared for her brother's suicide, and his death has left her shattered with grief. When her childhood friend Janna tells her it was murder, not suicide, Keri wants to believe her. After all, Janna's brother died under similar circumstances years ago, and Janna insists a visiting tourist, Sione, who also lost a brother to apparent suicide that year, has helped her find some answers.As the three dig deeper, disturbing facts begin to pile up: one boy killed every year; all older brothers; all had spent New Year's Eve in the idyllic town of Summerton. But when their search for the serial killer takes an unexpected turn, suspicion is cast on those they trust the most.As secrets shatter around them, can they save the next victim? Or will they become victims themselves?
Shattering the Ley (Ley #1)
by Joshua PalmatierErenthrall--sprawling city of light and magic, whose streets are packed with traders from a dozen lands and whose buildings and towers are grown and shaped in the space of a day. At the heart of the city is the Nexus, the hub of a magical ley line system that powers Erenthrall. This ley line also links the city and the Baronial plains to rest of the continent and the world beyond. The Prime Wielders control the Nexus with secrecy and lies, but it is the Baron who controls the Wielders. The Baron also controls the rest of the Baronies through a web of brutal intimidation enforced by his bloodthirsty guardsmen and unnatural assasins. When the rebel Kormanley seek to destroy the ley system and the Baron's chokehold, two people find themselves caught in the chaos that sweeps through Erenthrall and threatens the entire world: Kara Tremain, a young Wielder coming into her power, who discovers the forbidden truth behind the magic that powers the ley lines; and Alan Garrett, a recruit in the Baron's guard, who learns that the city holds more mysteries and more danger than he could possibly have imagined . . . and who holds a secret within himself that could mean Erenthrall's destruction -- or its salvation.
Shattermoon: the first in the action-packed space opera series The Long Game (The Long Game #1)
by Dominic DulleyA shattered moon. A secret plan. Last girl standing.Orry and her family are the best conmen in the Quadrant, running elaborate heists to target the ruling families of the Ascendancy. This time should be no different . . . but then Orry goes off-script and everything falls apart. Less than an hour later her mark is dead and she's on the run, accused of a murder she didn't commit. Turns out, the pendant Orry stole is more valuable than even she guessed - and a lot of powerful people want it. When she's unexpectedly rescued by loner spaceship captain Jurgen Mender, Orry knows there's only one thing to do. Even Orry can see the madness of pitting an inexperienced grifter, a space-dog well past his prime and an obsolete spaceship against the Imperial Fleet, the worst of the space pirates and the alien Kadiran, who are getting bored with their uneasy truce with humankind . . . But what other choice does she have?
Shattermoon (The Long Game #1)
by Dominic DulleyA shattered moon. A secret plan. Last girl standing. Orry and her family are the best conmen in the Quadrant, running elaborate heists to target the ruling families of the Ascendancy. This time should be no different . . . but then Orry goes off-script and everything falls apart. Less than an hour later her mark is dead and she's on the run, accused of a murder she didn't commit. <p><p>Turns out, the pendant Orry stole is more valuable than even she guessed - and a lot of powerful people want it. When she's unexpectedly rescued by loner spaceship captain Jurgen Mender, Orry knows there's only one thing to do. Even Orry can see the madness of pitting an inexperienced grifter, a space-dog well past his prime and an obsolete spaceship against the Imperial Fleet, the worst of the space pirates and the alien Kadiran, who are getting bored with their uneasy truce with humankind . . .But what other choice does she have?
Shatterpoint: Star Wars Legends (Star Wars - Legends Ser.)
by Matthew Stover"The Jedi are keepers of the peace. We are not soldiers." --MACE WINDU Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones Mace Windu is a living legend: Jedi Master, senior member of the Jedi Council, skilled diplomat, devastating fighter. Some say he is the deadliest man alive. But he is a man of peace--and for the first time in a thousand years, the galaxy is at war. Now, following the momentous events climaxing in the Battle of Geonosis, Master Mace Windu must undertake a perilous homecoming to his native world--to defuse a potentially catastrophic crisis for the Republic . . . and to confront a terrifying mystery with dire personal consequences. The jungle planet of Haruun Kal, the homeworld Mace barely remembers, has become a battleground in the increasing hostilities between the Republic and the renegade Separatist movement. The Jedi Council has sent Depa Billaba--Mace's former Padawan and fellow Council member--to Haruun Kal to train the local tribesmen as a guerilla resistance force, to fight against the Separatists who control the planet and its strategic star system with their droid armies. But now the Separatists have pulled back, and Depa has not returned. The only clue to her disappearance is a cryptic recording left at the scene of a brutal massacre: a recording that hints of madness and murder, and the darkness in the jungle . . . a recording in Depa's own voice. Mace Windu trained her. Only he can find her. Only he can learn what has changed her. Only he can stop her. Jedi were never intended to be soldiers. But now they have no choice. Mace must journey alone into the most treacherous jungle in the galaxy--and into his own heritage. He will leave behind the Republic he serves, the civilization he believes in, everything but his passion for peace and his devotion to his former Padawan. And he will learn the terrible price that must be paid, when keepers of the peace are forced to make war. . . .Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
Shawndirea: Libro Uno
by Naxielly Bañuelos Leonard D. Hilley IITraducción al español de Shawndirea: Las Crónicas de Aetheaon. Es el primer libro de la saga que cuenta las aventuras de Ben, quien por azares del destino, logra capturar un hada, enamorándose de ella, y prometiendole llevarla de regreso a su hogar, sin imaginar los enormes peligros que tendrá que enfrentar para ello, internándose en una dimensión de elfos, enanos, magos, brujas y demonios.
Shawndirea (Le Cronache di Aetheaon, Libro Primo #1)
by Leonard D. Hilley II Giuseppe RaccostaSpesso le più piccole sorprese inaspettate custodiscono i dilemmi più impegnativi, i quali dimostrano di essere il calvario che l'entomologo Ben Whytten affronta. Mentre sta raccogliendo farfalle col suo retino per aggiungere alla sua vasta collezione, cattura per sbaglio ciò che crede sia la farfalla più spettacolare che abbia mai visto. Esaminando la sua preda, Ben rimane inorridito nello scoprire che ha catturato una fata e ha ridotto le sue delicate ali in inutili nastrini. Devastato, Ben giura di riportare Shawndirea nel suo reame, Aetheaon; ma scopre che ciò metterà in serio pericolo le loro vite. Per arrivare ad Aetheaon devono passare attraverso un portale in una fenditura, nel profondo della caverna infestata, la 'Dimora del Diavolo'. Una volta attraversata la fenditura, Ben entra in un mondo dove i misteri, la magia, il tradimento e le lotte per il potere lo aspettano. Un mondo pieno di creature magiche e tante razze diverse, dove il caos spesso sottomette l'ordine. Un mondo in cui Ben è costretto a fidarsi di altri avventurieri, se vuole mantenere fede alla sua promessa.
Shawnee Bride
by Elizabeth LaneEnglish Heart, Shawnee SoulWolf Heart had long since accepted his path in life. Born of one world, raised in another, he'd known the pain and loneliness of being different for as long as he could remember. Until he discovered Clarissa Rogers fighting for survival in a savage land and claimed her for his bride.Torn from a life of comfort, Clarissa had braved the brutal gauntlet and won the right to live among her captors as an equal. But the future was up to her. Would she choose to return to a world of privilege or embrace the freedom of her new life-and accept the love of the warrior who had claimed her heart...?
Shazam!: The Junior Novel (Shazam!)
by Calliope GlassShazam! is coming to theaters in Spring 2019 from Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Mark Strong, Jack Dylan Grazer, and more. <P><P>Shazam: The Junior Novel is based on the upcoming New Line Cinema major motion picture. This edition contains exclusive scenes and a section of full-color images. <P><P>We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out… <P><P>By shouting just one word—SHAZAM!—Billy Batson, the street-wise fourteen-year-old foster kid from Philadelphia, can magically transform into the adult super hero Shazam, courtesy of an ancient wizard. <P><P>Will Billy and his new foster brother, Freddy, learn to harness Billy’s newfound superpowers like flight and bullet immunity in time to fight the dangerous forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana?
She: Large Print (Ayesha)
by H. Rider HaggardH. Rider Haggard&’s classic tale of fantasy and adventure set in a lost world ruled by a two-thousand-year-old queen On the occasion of his twenty-fifth birthday, Leo Vincey opens the locked iron box that is his birthright and finds an ancient potsherd. Following clues engraved on the relic, Vincey and the man who raised him, Cambridge professor Horace Holly, embark on a remarkable adventure that will take them from Victorian England to an uncharted region in East Africa. Surviving shipwreck, disease, and hostile natives, they discover a lost civilization no European has ever encountered—or lived to describe. They have entered the realm of the cruel and beautiful Ayesha, known to those who worship her as &“She-who-must-be-obeyed.&” For two thousand years, the white queen has been waiting—for what, Vincey and Holly are about to find out. One of the bestselling novels of all time, She has held readers in its thrall for more than a century. Alongside Haggard&’s other classic, King Solomon&’s Mines, it established the conventions of the lost world fantasy genre, and has inspired some of our greatest thinkers and writers, from Sigmund Freud to J. R. R. Tolkien to Margaret Atwood. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.