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Storm Runner (Wolfwalker Series #3)
by Tara K. HarperAs a wolfwalker, Dion made an ideal border scout. She could experience the woods and mountains through the senses of her companion, the wolf Gray Hishn; even the wild wolves fed her their impressions. And that was how she knew that in the beleaguered lands across the border, something unspeakable was happening. The wolves were fleeing in droves. And those that remained behind had cut Dion off from their packsong. Nothing but their terrible grief and despair leaked through. Dion knew that time was running out for the people on the other side of the border -- and for wolves everywhere. Her only hope lay with an ancient rite that had remained untested for generations -- the Calling of the wolves!
Storm Season (The Maggie Skerritt Mysteries)
by Charlotte DouglasBut weather isn't the only threat to P.I. Maggie Skerritt.Maggie's got her hands full when a nationallysyndicated columnist enlists Pelican Bay Investigationsto protect her from a stalker and a mysterious strangerwith amnesia poses a threat to some dear neighbors.But when her partner-turned-fiancé Bill Malcolm'sbrokenhearted ex-wife reappears after twenty-oddyears, well, the calm seas suddenly become as rocky astheir once-peaceful relationship. Now, with the eye of acategory-five hurricane closing in, will Bill and Maggiebe able to reclaim their premarital bliss before thestorms flood their sunshine state?
Storm Season (Thieves' World® #4)
by Joe Haldeman John Brunner Philip José FarmerA whirlwind of fantasy action and adventure descends on Thieves&’ World®—as related by C. J. Cherryh, Diana L. Paxson, Andrew J. Offutt, and others. Welcome back to Sanctuary, &“the city where anything could happen, where characters created by some of the best fantasy writers of the generation crossed paths and shared adventures&” (Black Gate). The Thieves&’ World® series continues with a story line created by Robert Lynn Asprin, C. J. Cherryh, Diana L. Paxson, Lynn Abbey, Janet Morris, and Andrew J. Offutt. In Storm Season, immortal warrior Tempus Thales and his nemesis, the crime lord Jubal, go head to head in fast-paced exploits that bring the simmering tension between them to a boil. &“Much of Storm Season pertains to the conflict between Asprin&’s gladiator/crime lord Jubal and Morris&’ Tempus, and the other stories work to move this plotline along, while telling their own tales. Offutt, as usual, steals the show with a Shadowspawn story . . .&” —Fantasy-Faction
Storm Season
by Nessa L. WarinIn Brightam's Ford, a storm is coming. Ranch owner Jasper Borland and the rest of the townspeople have been rushing to prepare for the months of destructive weather the wet season brings, but with their limited technology, survival can be a struggle in itself. When Jasper finds a lost, injured young man on his property, he has no choice but to take him in. At least he's quiet. Unable to speak, the young man communicates by projecting his thoughts--a process that hurts anyone he isn't touching. Since most people fear him, that means everyone but Jasper. Soon Jasper learns his guest is a telepath, a northerner named Tobias Thatcher, who is searching for his kidnapped sister, Samantha. Hesitant to leave and wary to stay, Tobias must find his sister before the men who took her follow through on their plans. When the men come for Tobias, he can remain at Jasper's no longer. But Jasper can't let him go out alone. As the storms begin, he and Tobias set out on a dangerous journey to save Samantha and uncover the truth.
Storm Singer
by Sarwat ChaddaSkandar and the Unicorn Thief meets One Thousand and One Nights in this thrilling middle grade fantasy from Rick Riordan Presents author Sarwat Chadda about a girl with the magical power to control the elements with her song.In a land ruled by fierce winged warriors known as eagle garudas, twelve-year-old Nargis is just a poor, lowly human, a Worm who hates the garudas that killed her parents. But even though she can&’t fly—and her childhood attempt left her walking with a crutch—she is far from powerless. Nargis is a spirit singer: able to coax small bits of wind, water, fire, and earth to do her bidding through song…well, sometimes. When Nargis loses control of her power in a high-stakes kite fight, she is exiled. Cast into the desert, she discovers Mistral, an injured boy who turns out to be an eagle garuda, the prince of her enemies! He&’s on a mission to take back his throne from a terrible vulture garuda. In spite of their mutual distrust, the two have no choice but to forge an unlikely alliance if they want to escape the desert alive. And as Nargis and Mistral battle dangerous assassins, befriend crafty sky pirates, and sneak into the mysterious sky castle of Alamut, Nargis discovers she carries a family secret, one that could bring Monsoon&’s rains back to the desert, but only if she&’s willing to risk her life in the bargain…
Storm Siren (The Storm Siren Trilogy #1)
by Mary Weber"There are few things more exciting to discover than adebut novel packed with powerful storytelling and beautiful language. StormSiren is one of those rarities. I'll read anything Mary Weber writes. More,please!" --JAY ASHER, New YorkTimes bestselling author of ThirteenReasons Why"StormSiren is a rivetingtale from start to finish. Between the simmering romance, the rich andinventive fantasy world, and one seriously jaw-dropping finale, readers willclamor for the next book--and I'll be at the front of the line!" --MARISSA MEYER, NewYork Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles"I raise my chin as the buyers stare. Yes.Look. You don't want me. Because, eventually, accidentally, I will destroy you."As a slave in the war-wearykingdom of Faelen, seventeen-year-old Nym isn't merely devoid of rights, herElemental kind are only born male and always killed at birth--meaning, she shouldn'teven exist.Standing on the auction blockbeneath smoke-drenched mountains, Nym faces her fifteenth sell. But when herhood is removed and her storm-summoning killing curse revealed, Nym is snatchedup by a court advisor and given a choice: be trained as the weapon Faelen needsto win the war or be killed.Choosing the former, Nym isunleashed into a world of politics, bizarre parties, and rumors of an evil moresinister than she's being prepared to fight . . . not to mention the trainerwhose dark secrets lie behind a mysterious ability to calm every lightning strikeshe summons.But what if she doesn't want tobe the weapon they've all been waiting for?Set in a beautifully eclecticworld of suspicion, super abilities, and monsters, Storm Siren is a story of power. And whoever controls that powerwill win."Readers who enjoyed MarissaMeyer's Cinder series will enjoy this fast-paced fantasy which combines anintriguing story line with as many twists and turns as a chapter of Game ofThrones!" --Dodie Owens, Editor, School Library Journal Teen"Weber builds a fascinating andbelievable fantasy world. Inventive and entertaining." --Kirkus Reviews"[F]antasy readers will feel athome in Weber's first novel . . . a detailed backdrop and large cast bringvividness to the story." --Publishers Weekly"Readers will easily find themselves captivated. Thebreathtaking surprise ending is nothing short of horrific, promising even moredark and bizarre adventures to come in the Storm Siren trilogy." --RTBook Reviews, 4 stars
The Storm Siren Trilogy: Storm Siren, Siren's Fury, Siren's Song (The Storm Siren Trilogy)
by Mary WeberMary Weber's Storm Siren Trilogy now available in one e-collection! Storm Siren "I raise my chin as the buyers stare. Yes. Look. You don't want me. Because, eventually, accidentally, I will destroy you." As a slave in the war-weary kingdom of Faelen, seventeen-year-old Nym isn't merely devoid of rights, her Elemental kind are only born male and always killed at birth--meaning, she shouldn't even exist. Siren's Fury "I thrust my hand toward the sky as my voice begs the Elemental inside me to waken and rise. But it's no use. The curse I've spent my entire life abhorring--the thing I trained so hard to control--no longer exists." Nym risked her life to save Faelen, her homeland, from a losing war, only to discover that the shapeshifter Draewulf has stolen everything she holds dear. But when the repulsive monster robs Nym of her storm-summoning abilities as well, the beautiful Elemental realizes her war is only just beginning. Siren's Song Nym and Draewulf prepare to face off in a battle destined to destroy more lives than it saves. With the loss of Tulla still fresh in mind, Rasha's fate unknown, and Lord Myles taken over by the dark ability, Nym and the few Bron soldiers rush to warn Cashlin's queen. Only to discover it may already be too late for the monarch and her eerie kingdom. As the Luminescents are sifting through Nym's past memories and the queen is reading into her future, Nym is given a choice of how to defeat Draewulf, but the cost may be more than she can bear. And even then there are no guarantees.
Storm Stallion: Book 2 (Moonlight Riders #2)
by Linda ChapmanHarness the power of the elements with the Moonlight Riders! A brand-new series for young readers from bestselling author Linda Chapman, author of MY SECRET UNICORN and UNICORN ACADEMY.Could you be a True Rider?Amara is thrilled when her best friend Kalini joins the Moonlight Stables Riding School. But Kalini doesn't know the meadow ponies secret - they have magical powers! When a strange storm causes havoc in the town and Amara and the other True Riders suspect the Night Riders are behind it, Amara is forced to keep more secrets from Kalini and the friends fall out. But when the bad weather is discovered to be caused by a scared Storm Horse, Kalini might just be key to helping rescue it...Don't miss the other Moonlight Riders stories!Fire HorsePetal PonySea Foal
Storm Stallion (Moonlight Riders #2)
by Linda ChapmanHarness the power of the elements with the Moonlight Riders! A brand-new audiobook series from bestselling author Linda Chapman, author of MY SECRET UNICORN and UNICORN ACADEMY. <p><p>Could you be a true rider? <p>Amara is thrilled when her best friend Kalini joins the Moonlight Stables Riding School. But Kalini doesn't know the meadow ponies secret—they have magical powers! When a strange storm causes havoc in the town and Amara and the other True Riders suspect the Night Riders are behind it, Amara is forced to keep more secrets from Kalini and the friends fall out. But when the bad weather is discovered to be caused by a scared Storm Horse, Kalini might just be key to helping rescue it…. <p>(P) 2022 The Watts Publishing Group Limited
Storm Surge (Destroyermen, Book #8)
by Taylor AndersonIn Taylor Anderson's acclaimed Destroyermen series, a parallel universe adds an extraordinary layer to the drama of World War II, as Lieutenant Reddy and the crew of USS Walker, cast into that alternate earth, continue to fight the war that rages across the globe. In the Pacific, as USS Walker is repaired and updated after a previous battle and Reddy is healing from his wounds, planning begins for a bold raid on the very heart of the Grik Empire. But time is running out for the Alliance army in Indiaa, and the Allied forces in the west must gather in an unprecedented land, air, and sea campaign to destroy the mighty Grik battle fleet and break through to their relief. All other plans go on hold when the attempt proves more difficult--and more heartbreakingly costly--than anyone imagined. Meanwhile, the struggle continues on other fronts near and far: in the jungles of Borno in distant Southern Africa and in the Americas, where the Allies are finally learning the terrible truth about the twisted Dominion. The Alliance is on the offensive everywhere, but their enemies have a few surprises, including new weaponry and new tactics ... and a stunning geographic advantage that Reddy never suspected. Until now.
Storm Surge
by Taylor AndersonIn Taylor Anderson's acclaimed Destroyermen series, a parallel universe adds an extraordinary layer to the drama of World War II, as Lieutenant Commander Matthew Reddy and the crew of USS Walker, cast into that alternate earth, continue to fight the war that rages across the globe. In the Pacific, as USS Walker is repaired and updated after a previous battle and Reddy is healing from his wounds, planning begins for a bold raid on the very heart of the Grik Empire. But time is running out for the Alliance army in Indiaa, and the Allied forces in the west must gather in an unprecedented land, air, and sea campaign to destroy the mighty Grik battle fleet and break through to their relief. All other plans go on hold when the attempt proves more difficult--and more heartbreakingly costly--than anyone imagined. Meanwhile, the struggle continues on other fronts near and far: in the jungles of Borno in distant Southern Africa and in the Americas, where the allies are finally learning the terrible truth about the twisted Dominion. The Alliance is on the offensive everywhere, but their enemies have a few surprises, including new weaponry and new tactics...and a stunning geographic advantage that Reddy never suspected. Until now.
Storm Surge (A Dark Tides Romance #2)
by Celia AshleyNamed after a goddess who turns her lovers to stone, an insular New England coastal town holds more secrets than it can keep...Torn from her hometown and her father as a child, Paige Waters' last memory of both is fraught with mystery and confusion. Now, sixteen years later, with both her parents gone, Paige returns to Alcina Cove, certain there is more to the painful story than she's been led to believe. The answers must lie within the community, buffered from the larger world by the sea; but when she finds the townspeople more reticent than ever, her only hope is the intriguing man who lives in her childhood home--if she can break down his reserve...A fisherman turned writer, Liam Gray is haunted by secrets of his own, some of which are deeply entangled with the closure Paige seeks. But as he and Paige grow intimate, their attraction building, Liam finds himself torn between truth and betrayal. Whichever he chooses will risk his future with Paige and cause someone pain--until an even greater danger leaves him no choice...
Storm the Earth (The Shatter the Sky Duology)
by Rebecca Kim WellsMaren and her girlfriend Kaia set out to rescue Sev and free the dragons from the corrupt emperor in the explosive finale to the journey that began with the thrilling Shatter the Sky.Let them burn. Maren&’s world was shattered when her girlfriend, Kaia, was abducted by the Aurati. After a daring rescue, they&’ve finally been reunited, but Maren's life is still in pieces: Kaia seems more like a stranger than the lover Maren knew back home; Naava, the mother of all dragons, has retreated into seclusion to recover from her wounds, leaving Maren at a loss on how to set the rest of the dragons free; and worst of all, her friend Sev has been captured by the emperor&’s Talons. As a prisoner of Zefed, Sev finds himself entangled in a treacherous game of court politics. With more people joining the rebellion, whispers of a rogue dragon mistress spreading, and escape seeming less likely with each passing day, Sev knows that it won&’t be long before the emperor decides to make an example of him. If he&’s to survive, he&’ll have to strike first—or hope Maren reaches him in time. With the final battle for Zefed looming, Maren must set aside her fears, draw upon all she&’s learned about her dragon-touched abilities, and face her destiny once and for all. But when the fighting is over and the smoke clears, who will be left standing?
Storm Thief
by Chris WoodingOrokos is a city of chaos, lashed by probability storms that re-order the world wherever they strike. Three of its denizens discover a map that holds the key to the secret at the heart of Orokos, but there are others who would do anything to get their hands on that power.
Storm-Voice
by Judy AllenFor some months, Katie's mother has woken screaming from a recurring nightmare. Katie becomes convinced the dream is a buried childhood memory, and that her mother needs to remember to overcome it. She finds out where her mother grew up and persuades her to go back, ostensibly for a holiday, in reality for Katie to track down her estranged grandfather. The seaside town is out-of-season, bleak, beset by storms and high spring tides, and the subject of a legend that the beach and waters are haunted by the crying of a child and the howling of a grief-stricken man. What emerges are the events of a terrible accident fifty years before, when a cliff fell into the sea, taking cottages and their inhabitants with it. The failure to rescue a small child has haunted Katie's family ever since - an incident depicted in photographs in the museum - the child and a lifeboatman vainly reaching out as a wave sweeps her away. As real and supernatural events build to a stormy climax, Katie uncovers that her mother was the small child used in a filmed re-enactment of the tragedy, terrified at being forced by her father to play the part of the drowning child again and again and again. An uncompromising story of a young child's abuse through the greed and insensitivity of adults, and of the destructive power of guilt.
Storm Warning (Mage Storms #1)
by Mercedes LackeyWith her phenomenal Mage Winds trilogy, bestselling author Mercedes Lackey captivated fans across the country. Now in the first volume of the series sequel, she continues the same storyline, returning readers to a war-torn Valdemar in preparation to confront an ancient Eastern Empire--ruled by a monarch whose magical tactics by be beyond any sorcery known to the western kingdoms.
Storm Warning: Unofficial Graphic Novel #3 for Fortniters (Storm Shield #3)
by Nathan MeyerDefeating their enemies is challenging, but when the world is crumbling around them it’s next to impossible! The Stonewood Survivors, still learning to work as a team, must prevent the villains Omega and The Visitor from acquiring vital Vindertech equipment and unleashing terror. But cracks in space and time have split the sky above Battle Island, adding even more dangerous surprises to their quest. Strange anomalies begin to mutate the landscape without warning. A devastating earthquake unleashes an active volcano. To make matters worse, dinosaurs run wild! Bravo Team struggles to rescue survivors and build the Stonewood Community amidst constant threats to their security. Across the island, the Visitor operates a mysterious facility perched atop a volcano, where he’s building a massive robot. The New Omega leads her army of Secura-bots into Vindertech properties, looting technology. But the bad guys aren’t the only ones who’ve acquired new tech. Bravo Team has undergone a major upgrade and stand ready to slug it out wherever there’s a fight. The key to stopping the villainous duo lies beneath Lonely Lodge. There, in a clandestine Vindertech facility, a Quantum Drive prototype rests in cryogenesis. Team Bravo scrambles to beat the Visitor and Omega to the prize, but it will be a brutal race to the finish! <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Storm Warning: An AFK Book (gen:Lock)
by Melissa ScottThe first-ever auiobook for gen:LOCK, the hit animated sci-fi series starring Michael B. Jordan, Dakota Fanning, David Tennant, and Maisie Williams!The last few months have been a whirlwind for Cammie MacCloud. Ever since she agreed to join the gen:LOCK program to help fight the Union, an authoritarian force threatening the world, she's been struggling to find her place in the group. As a 17-year-old genius hacker, she doesn't really fit in among the other four recruits: She can't shoot, she isn't the most graceful in the field, and her brash style doesn't exactly jibe with Command.But Cammie notices things the others don't, and she has the skills to investigate when something feels off... like their latest mission, which currently finds them stranded at the center of a deadly storm with a Union spy in their midst. Don't miss this epic, original novel from multiple award-winning author Melissa Scott and the gen:LOCK team!
Storm Watch: Storm Watch The Rule-breaker Wicked Nights (Uniformly Hot! Ser. #487)
by Jill ShalvisDon’t miss this scorching classic book fromNew York Timesbestselling author Jill Shalvis where a storm is just the beginning of the wild ride!After battling a hurricane of catastrophic proportions working for the National Guard, Jason Mauer badly needs some downtime. But during another deluge, Jason’s savior skills are suddenly in demand…by his hot friend Lizzy Mann. Jason knows it would be dangerous to let himself by swept away by the flash flood of desire and emotion he feels for Lizzy, particularly during an unpredictable storm. But can he resist the temptation?Originally published in 2009.
Storm Watcher (The Watcher Series, Book #2)
by Lilith SaintcrowAll Mariamne Niege wants is to finish her thesis and get a job. Unfortunately, she's a Guardian now, and her visions of the future have grown so intense she is literally blind to the world while in their grip. Another complication is her Watcher, Hanson, who is sleeping on her couch and scaring her roommates, when he's not shepherding her through the visions and calming her progressively worsening nightmares. Then the earthquakes start, warning of an even bigger disaster--a disaster that could level her beloved city and claim both Mari's and her best friend's lives. A disaster her visions say are triggered by Hanson, even though he's sworn to protect her. Hanson has his own problems. He joined the Watchers to atone for a life of lies, but it seems the only way he can stay close enough to Mari to protect her is to use some of his less than honest talents. She is the only witch who can ease the agony of being a Watcher, and the only woman in the world he wants, but the distance between them grows daily. Then Mari's house is broken into and her roommates slaughtered by the Dark. In order to save Mari from the evil that hunts her, he's going to have to become more of the Dark himself, more of what frightens her, and risk losing her forever.
The Storm Weaver & the Sand: Third Book Of The Change (Books of the Change #3)
by Sean WilliamsSal and his friend Shilly have been joined by a third refugee, Skendar, by the time they make their way to the remote island that is the home of the famous, feared Haunted City, home of the Sky Wardens. Sal&’s great aunt, the Syndic, is also there, and she is determined to keep Sal under control, even if she has to imprison him to do it. But there are greater threats even than that. The ghosts that live behind the ancient glass of the City are restless. No one can say why they are stirred up and no one has any idea what they can do if they act. The golem is determined to make Sal do its bidding and will not stop short of murder to obtain his obedience. It appears that the Weavers have plans as well, yet no one knows, or will admit knowing, whether the legendary Weavers even exist or what they are. Beset on all sides by dangerous powers and controlling agendas, Sal must find a way to choose his own path . . . or submit to a fate not of his own making.
The Storm Witch (Dhulyn and Parno #3)
by Violette MalanThe new fantasy adventure featuring Dhulyn and Parno. Mercenary Partners Dhulyn Wolfshead and Parno Lionsmane have returned to their Mercenary House to clear themselves of accusations of kidnapping and murder. But before they can resolve these charges, old friends are taken hostage by the Long Ocean Nomads, and they are forced to come to the rescue. And as they set sail, Dhulyn is convinced they are journeying to Parno?s death, which she has foreseen in numerous visions of a drowning at sea. .
Storm Wolf: A Shifter Romance (Arctic Brotherhood, Book #3)
by Jane GodmanEver since her father was killed just over a year ago by the Arctic fighting force known as the Brotherhood of the Midnight Sun, Odessa Santin has been the leader of the Siberian werewolves. The Arctics and Siberians have been at war for centuries. So when Odessa has sex with an Arctic stranger, it is the craziest thing she has ever done. Dan Lowell is a member of the Brotherhood of the Midnight Sun. Lowell is aghast when he realizes his mystery Siberian lover is Odessa Santin, particularly as he needs to confront her because he believes she has been poisoning the Arctic environment. The physical passion they feel for each other is equaled by their sizzling animosity as they argue over the allegations.Lowell soon discovers that Odessa is being framed, and someone is trying to reignite hostilities between the two packs. For the first time ever, the Arctics and the Siberians agree to put aside their differences and unite against a common enemy. As they work together, Lowell and Odessa begin to realize that their feelings for each other run deeper than they thought.
Stormblade (Dragonlance Heroes #2)
by Nancy Varian BerberickDeep in the cavern kingdom of Thorbardin, the powerful Stormblade is secretly crafted by an elderly dwarf-master. A Kingsword, it is intended to break the deadlock among the ruling council of Thanes. When Stormblade is stolen and turns up years later, a series of exciting and deadly events are set in motion Only a heroic dwarf knows the magic of Stormblade, and he sets out to recover the weapon, amidst a land rife with war and treachery...
Stormblood
by Jeremy SzalVakov Fukasawa used to be a Reaper: a bio-enhanced soldier fighting for the Harmony, against a brutal invading empire. He's still fighting now, on a different battlefield: taking on stormtech. To make him a perfect soldier, Harmony injected him with the DNA of an extinct alien race, altering his body chemistry and leaving him permanently addicted to adrenaline and aggression. But although they meant to create soldiers, at the same time Harmony created a new drug market that has millions hopelessly addicted to their own body chemistry. Vakov may have walked away from Harmony, but they still know where to find him, and his former Reaper colleagues are being murdered by someone, or something - and Vakov is appalled to learn his estranged brother is involved. Suddenly it's an investigation he can't turn down . . . but the closer he comes to the truth, the more addicted to stormtech he becomes.And it's possible the war isn't over, after all . . .