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Blood of the Sorceress (The Portal #4)
by Maggie ShayneFrom New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne comes the final novel in her thrilling new trilogy, THE PORTALAs an ancient king’s favorite harem slave, Lilia committed the worst of all possible crimes: loving another man. When the king discovered her treason, her lover was sentenced to lose his soul and linger in eternal imprisonment, and Lilia herself was executed alongside her sisters. While they reincarnated through countless lifetimes, she lingered alone between worlds for thousands of years, waiting for the moment to rescue her beloved Demetrius.Now that moment has come. Demetrius has broken free, but without his soul and in the thrall of the same high priest who betrayed them so long ago; he has become a ravaging demon, devoting himself solely to pleasure and power. Somehow Lilia must convince him to reclaim his humanity, to abandon the enemy tempting him to give in to his cruel desires-or her life will be lost alongside his, both of them condemned to eternal damnation, eternal isolation, their love lost one final and irrevocable time.
Blood of the Sun
by Mara LeeGoddess of Light. Aega Helios has been cast out of Olympus and banished to Earth. Forced to live a human lifespan on the mortal plane, she is about to receive a very strange request from a very beguiling Goddess.Night Stalker. Ditheous, Pack Master of Triex, is having a very bad death. His rule is being questioned, his Lieutenant has gone missing ... and now he has to deal with one very beautiful, very mysterious woman.What happens when the Goddess of Light meets one who has been cursed to walk eternally in darkness?
Blood of the Vines
by Ann CoryShe really should keep her mind on business. As an ex-vampire, she's the perfect one to investigate strange happenings within the vampire world, and right now she's supposed to be investigating the trail of bodies left behind by a rogue band of vampires. If she could keep her mind on business, rather than the perfect body of sexy bartender Garrett Reynolds, she just might live long enough to have her way with him.Once a vampire, now a vampire hunter, Regan Fellows walks a fine line with her reputation. Unable to afford her favorite Italian leather outfits, she takes any job she's offered. When the owner of The Vines, a popular nightclub, asks her to investigate strange occurrences within her establishment, her investigation takes a disturbing turn. As Regan explores the labyrinth of rooms within The Vines, she discovers blood-filled carboys, discarded bodies, and shadows that follow her every move. But they aren't the only problems.Sexy bartender, Garrett Reynolds is a bona-fide distraction, and flawless at the art of breaking down her resistance. Even in the midst of tracking a ruthless horde of vampires, Regan can't deny him. And that attraction puts her in more danger than any job she ever accepted.
Blood of the Virgin (Pantheon Graphic Library)
by Sammy Harkham&“A story about storytelling...Conjures up the grindhouse movie-making scene in 1970s Los Angeles and tracks an ambitious young man&’s flailing attempts to build a family and a career as a film arteest in that debased world...A book with a lot of heart.&” —Art Spiegelman, bestselling author of MAUSFourteen years in the making, renowned and beloved graphic novelist Sammy Harkham finally delivers his epic story of artistic ambition, the heartbreak it can bring, and what it means to be humanYOU CAN BURN IN HELL Set primarily in Los Angeles in 1971, Blood of the Virgin is the story of twenty‑seven‑year‑old Seymour, an Iraqi Jewish immigrant film editor who works for an exploitation film production company. Sammy Harkham brings us into the underbelly of Los Angeles during a crucial evolutionary moment in the industry from the last wheeze of the studio system to the rise of independent filmmaking. Seymour, his wife, and their new baby struggle as he tries to make it in the movie business, writing screenplays on spec and pining for the chance to direct. When his boss buys one of his scripts for a project called Blood of the Virgin and gives Seymour the chance to direct it, what follows is a surreal, tragicomic making-of journey. As Seymour&’s blind ambition propels the movie, his home life grows increasingly fraught. The film&’s production becomes a means to spiral out into time and space, resulting in an epic graphic novel that explores the intersection of twentieth‑century America, parenthood, sex, the immigrant experience, the dawn of early Hollywood, and, shockingly, the Holocaust. Like a cosmic kaleidoscope, Blood of the Virgin shifts and evolves with each panel, widening its context as the story unfolds, building an intricate web of dreams and heartbreak, allowing the reader to zoom in to the novel&’s core: the bittersweet cost of coming into one&’s own.
Blood of the Wicked (Dark Mission #1)
by Karina CooperWhen the world went straight to hell, humanity needed a scapegoat to judge, to blame . . . to burn. As an independent witch living off the grid, Jessie Leigh has spent her life running, trying to blend in among the faceless drudges in the rebuilt city. She thought she was finally safe, but now she's been found in a New Seattle strip club-by a hard-eyed man on a mission to destroy her kind. A soldier of the Holy Order, Silas Smith believes in the cause: trawling the fringes of society for the murderous witches who threaten what's left of the world. Forced into a twisting web of half-truths and lies, he has to stay close to the most sensuous and electrifying woman he has ever seen and manipulate her into leading him to the witch he has to kill: her brother. Silas doesn't know that Jessie's his enemy, only that he wants her, needs her, even as he lies to her . . . and must protect her until his final breath.
Blood of Troy (Daughter of Sparta #2)
by Claire AndrewsThe sequel to Daughter of Sparta thrusts warrior Daphne and her love interest, the Olympian god Apollo, into the middle of the Trojan War in this epic YA fantasy reimagining of Greek mythology. A year after saving the powers of Olympus by defeating Nyx, the Goddess of Darkness, Daphne is haunted by still-looming threats, her complicated feelings for the god Apollo, and the promise she made to the Olympian gods that she would help them again when they called upon her. When their command finally comes, it is deceptively simple: secure herself a spot as one of Queen Helen&’s guards. A war is coming, and all of Sparta must be prepared. In the midst of a treaty summit among the monarchs of Greece, Daphne and Helen uncover a plot of betrayal—and soon, a battle begins that leads to all-out war. As the kingdoms of Greece clash on the shores of Troy and the gods choose sides, Daphne must use her wits, her training, and her precarious relationship with Apollo to find a way to keep her queen safe, stop the war, and uncover the true reason the gods led her to Troy. But the gods are keeping more than one secret, and Daphne will be forced to decide how far she is willing to go to save those she loves—and whose side she&’s on in a war that is prophesized to be the downfall of her people. Claire M. Andrews continues to turn Greek mythology on its head in this thrilling sequel that centers a female protagonist in a land ruled by powerful men and gods alike, filled with exhilarating action, unforgettable romance, and a destiny that could destroy the world. Preorder the jaw-dropping conclusion, Storm of Olympus, now!
Blood of Tyrants: A Novel of Temeraire (Temeraire #8)
by Naomi NovikNaomi Novik's beloved Temeraire series, a brilliant combination of fantasy and history that reimagines the Napoleonic wars as fought with the aid of intelligent dragons, is a twenty-first-century classic. From the first volume, His Majesty's Dragon, readers have been entranced by the globe-spanning adventures of the resolute Capt. William Laurence and his brave but impulsive dragon, Temeraire. Now, in Blood of Tyrants, the penultimate volume of the series, Novik is at the very height of her powers as she brings her story to its widest, most colorful canvas yet.Shipwrecked and cast ashore in Japan with no memory of Temeraire or his own experiences as an English aviator, Laurence finds himself tangled in deadly political intrigues that threaten not only his own life but England's already precarious position in the Far East. Age-old enmities and suspicions have turned the entire region into a powder keg ready to erupt at the slightest spark--a spark that Laurence and Temeraire may unwittingly provide, leaving Britain faced with new enemies just when they most desperately need allies instead.For to the west, another, wider conflagration looms. Napoleon has turned on his former ally, the emperor Alexander of Russia, and is even now leading the largest army the world has ever seen to add that country to his list of conquests. It is there, outside the gates of Moscow, that a reunited Laurence and Temeraire--along with some unexpected allies and old friends--will face their ultimate challenge . . . and learn whether or not there are stronger ties than memory.Praise for Naomi Novik and her Novels of Temeraire "Novik's influences run the gamut from Jane Austen to Patrick O'Brian, with a side trip through Anne McCaffrey. Her books are completely involving and probably addictive, their central conceit explored in clever detail with a great deal of wit and historical insight."--San Francisco Chronicle "These are beautifully written novels: not only fresh, original, and fast-paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart."--Peter Jackson "A gripping adventure full of rich detail and the impossible wonder of gilded fantasy."--Entertainment Weekly "A new writer is soaring on the wings of a dragon."--The New York Times "A glorious series whose future status as a genre classic is now assured."--SF ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Blood of Whisperers (The Vengeance Trilogy #1)
by Devin MadsonAn empire on the edge of war threatens to crumble in this action-packed fantasy novel of epic adventure and revenge.They call him the Usurper.Once the Kisian empire was ruled by gods. Now Kin Ts'ai, a man of common blood, sits on the Crimson Throne. At his command, the last Otako emperor was executed and a new era began. But claiming an empire is easier than holding it.In the north where loyalty to the Otako name runs deep, a rebellion grows. And Emperor Kin will learn that killing one Otako, doesn't mean you've killed them all.Vengeance is coming.The Vengeance TrilogyThe Blood of WhisperersThe Gods of ViceThe Grave at Storm's EndFor more from Devin Madson, check out:The Reborn EmpireWe Ride the Storm
The Blood of Whisperers: The Vengeance Trilogy, Book One (The Vengeance Trilogy #1)
by Devin Madson'AN IMPRESSIVE DEBUT' Novel NotionsThey call him the Usurper.A man of common blood sits on the throne. At his command, the last emperor was executed. But now the empire is on the brink of war. Vengeance is coming.Praise for Devin Madson: 'Complex and immersive . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride' Grimdark Magazine'Intricate, compelling and vividly imagined' Anna StephensThe Vengeance trilogyThe Blood of WhisperersThe Gods of ViceThe Grave at Storm's EndMore books by Devin Madson:The Reborn EmpireWe Ride the StormWe Lie with DeathWe Cry for Blood
The Blood of Wolves (Hero Trilogy #3)
by Sulari GentillLike the first two books in the series, Chasing Odysseus and Trying war, The Blood of Wolves pulls together tales from Greek mythology, as well as Virgil's Aeneid. These stories do not contradict legend but provide another story/alternate explanation within ancient Greek history. Most importantly this is a great adventure story. It continues to follow the journeys of the 4 young protagonists, Hero and her 3 brothers (Mac, Cad and Lycon). In writing a series for young adults (as well as adult fiction), S. D Gentill follows in the footsteps of other acclaimed writers, such as Emily Rodda/Jennifer Rowe and Kate Forsyth. While her fast-moving quest is loosely based on Homer's mythical The Odyssey and illiad and the infamous fall of the ancient city of Troy as well as Virgil's Aneid, S. D Gentill creates twist after extraordinary twist for her four heroes that will keep today's readers gripped and enthralled from start to finish.
Blood on My Hands
by R. W. ClingerBecause he's a vampire, Jonathon Splinter needs to feed, hungry for blood. He seeks out young men along Lake Erie in the small town of Bitter. As Halloween approaches, Jonathon devises a plan for his next hunt with the help of his mortal lover and personal assistant, Toby Kinks.Life grows bitter for Jonathon, though. Someone discovered his true identity and witnessed one of his bloody hunts where he not only fed but also murdered the man. Now Jonathon is being blackmailed.With Toby’s help, Jonathon seeks out the blackmailer, and the two devise a plan in which Jonathon will hunt and feed on the man. But on the evening of the planned murder, Jonathon Splinter's bloody life will change forever.
Blood on Silk
by Marie TreanorThe debut of a seductive new contemporary series of vampires, lust, and revenge. While in Romania researching historical superstitions, Scottish academic Elizabeth Silk comes upon the folk tale of Saloman, a seductive prince staked centuries ago, legend's most powerful vampire. Now, in the ruins of a castle crypt, Elizabeth discovers supernatural legends that have come alive. Her blood has awakened him. Her innocence has aroused him. But Elizabeth unleashes more than Saloman's hunger, and it's going to unite them in ways neither could have imagined.
Blood on the Bayou
by Stacey JayThe second book in a new urban fantasy series featuring mosquito-sized fairies with poisonous bites that drive humans insane.
Blood on the Moon (Blood on the Moon #1)
by Jennifer KnightAs Faith Reynolds enters her freshman year of college, she is a complete and utter nervous wreck. a With her best friend Derek suddenly pulling out the romance card and her dark, mysterious classmate staring her down at every turn, Faith somehow feels stuck in the middle without dating either one. a And fortune may or may not be with her when a devilshly sexy stranger offers her a welcome escape. Boys, romance, classes, and annoying roommates are all within the realm of the expected for a college frosh. a Trying to solve the mysterious murders of young college coeds near campus is not. a Darkness seems to be creeping into every corner of Faith's life, no matter the hour. a And when she seeks the truth, danger seems to be the only thing that finds her. Faith is well aware of the strangeacurrents in the air, particularly when she sets off static sparksawith everything she touches. a Before long, she finds herself entrenched in the deep-seeded battle between werewolves and vampires. a The war has reached the tipping point, and Faith has the power to determine where the scales fall. a But the most important question may be with whom does her loyalty lie? Deliciously suspenseful and immediately addictive, "Blood on the Moon" features a headstrong heroine and all of the thrills, chills, and otherworldly boys with deadly charm that a human could ask for. "
Blood Orange Soda
by James Michael LarranagaLa primera novela juvenil de Larranaga gira en torno a la vida de Darius Hunter, un chico de primer curso en el instituto, que vive en un mundo donde los vampiros conviven con los humanos. A los jóvenes vampiros como Darius se les mantiene bajo una medicación impuesta por el gobierno para que no se conviertan en vampiros completos hasta que cumplan los 18. Darius es inteligente, sensible y «demasiado humano», un chico que solo intenta encajar, encontrar el amor y escapar de Bao Wang, un jugador de fútbol americano que la ha tomado con él. Su parte humana es lo que le impide alcanzar sus metas y sueños, así que el tío Jack, un vampiro al que Darius admira mucho, le proporciona una sustancia llamada Blood Orange Soda. Esta bebida, que funciona como los esteroides, acelera el proceso de transformación de Darius hacia su forma vampira completa. Pero no garantiza que las vidas de su madre y su hermana no se vean alteradas, ni que consiga el amor de Ángela Martin o que venza de una vez por todas a Bao. Tampoco le hace inmune al sufrimiento y a la pérdida. El autor usa temáticas de la literatura juvenil como los vampiros y el amor adolescente y consigue darles una importancia real debido a la sorprendente empatía y respeto con que los trata. La novela explora algunas de las obsesiones de los adolescentes en la actualidad, como Facebook, los iPads y los cambios en la cultura popular. Su punto fuerte son los personajes, con los que el lector se puede identificar fácilmente y que cobran vida gracias a la prosa cercana de Larranaga. Darius no es simplemente un personaje creíble, sino que parece que existe de verdad. Tanto en las situaciones más inverosímiles como en las más comunes, el lector se verá seducido por Darius desde la primera página y querrá seguir leyendo. Con este libro se aspira a lanzar una serie de novelas, lo que puede ser positivo para la trayectoria del autor, aunque es una pena que una historia tan potente como esta se diluya c
Blood Oranges
by Kathleen Tierney Caitlin R. KiernanMy name's Quinn. If you buy into my reputation, I'm the most notorious demon hunter in New England. But rumors of my badassery have been slightly exaggerated. Instead of having kung-fu skills and a closet full of medieval weapons, I'm an ex-junkie with a talent for being in the wrong place at the right time. Or the right place at the wrong time. Or...whatever. Wanted for crimes against inhumanity I (mostly) didn't commit, I was nearly a midnight snack for a werewolf until I was "saved" by a vampire calling itself the Bride of Quiet. Already cursed by a werewolf bite, the vamp took a pint out of me too. So now...now, well, you wouldn't think it could get worse, but you'd be dead wrong.
Blood Orbit: A Gattis File Novel
by K. R. RichardsonThis science fiction police procedural pairs an idealistic rookie with an officer who uses cybernetic implants to process forensics; in solving a mass murder, they will uncover a vast conspiracy.Eric Matheson, an idealistic rookie cop trying to break from his powerful family, is plunged into the investigation of a brutal crime in his first weeks on the job in Angra Dastrelas, the corrupt capital city of the corporate-owned planet Gattis. A newcomer to the planet, Matheson is unaware of the danger he's courting when he's promoted in the field to assist the controversial Chief Investigating Forensic Officer, Inspector J. P. Dillal, the planet's first cybernetically enhanced investigator. Coming from a despised ethnic underclass, the brilliant and secretive Dillal seems determined to unravel the crime regardless of the consequences. The deeper they dig, the more dangerous the investigation becomes. But in a system where the cops enforce corporate will, instead of the law, the solution could expose Gattis's most shocking secrets and cost thousands of lives--including Matheson's and Dillal's.
The Blood Orchid: the high-anticipated sequel to The Scarlet Alchemist!
by Kylie Lee BakerThe highly anticipated sequel to The Scarlet Alchemist from Sunday Times bestselling author, Kylie Lee Baker!'DAZZLING' Chloe Gong, Sunday Times bestselling author of These Violent DelightsWhatever power you think you have is an illusion.Whatever your dreams are, they belong to me.And wherever you run, I am already there waiting for you.Since Zilan entered the world of royal alchemists, she has learned that alchemy comes at a price. She has lost loved ones in her search for justice against the evil Empress and all she wants now is to find some way to bring them back. Resurrection is her specialty, after all.In search of the myth of Penglai Island, where it's rumoured life can be fully restored, Zilan starts a new adventure. But when old threats come back to haunt her and the path to Penglai Island means facing down unpredictable, sometimes dangerous, alchemists, she wonders just how high of a price she may be willing to pay. . .'GRIM, LUSH, FASCINATING' GuardianNew from the author of The Keeper of Night comes a YA fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where a poor biracial girl with the ability to raise the dead gets caught up in the dangerous political games of the royal family.
The Blood Orchid
by Kylie Lee BakerWhatever power you think you have is an illusion.Whatever your dreams are, they belong to me.And wherever you run, I am already there waiting for you.Since Zilan entered the world of royal alchemists, she has learned firsthand that alchemy comes at a price. She has lost her family and her beloved prince in her search for justice against the evil Empress. All Zilan wants now is to find some way to bring them back. Resurrection is her specialty, after all.In search of Penglai Island, where the infamous myth says life can be fully restored, Zilan starts a new adventure. But Penglai Island has been kept well hidden by a group of unpredictable, and often dangerous, alchemists. Uncovering the secret means challenging some of the most powerful alchemists to ever live. And when old threats come back to haunt Zilan, she will have to decide just how much she is willing to sacrifice to save her loved ones—and the practice of alchemy that has long defined her and the world around her.This gripping duology closer by the acclaimed author of The Keeper of Night is not to be missed!
The Blood Orchid: the high-anticipated sequel to The Scarlet Alchemist! (The Scarlet Alchemist)
by Kylie Lee BakerThe highly anticipated sequel to The Scarlet Alchemist from Sunday Times bestselling author Kylie Lee Baker. 'DAZZLING' CHLOE GONG 'GRIM, LUSH, FASCINATING' GUARDIAN A YA fantasy duology set in an alternate Tang Dynasty China, where a poor biracial girl with the ability to raise the dead gets caught up in the dangerous political games of the royal family. Since Zilan entered the world of royal alchemists, she has learned that alchemy comes at a price. She has lost loved ones in her search for justice against the evil Empress and all she wants now is to find some way to bring them back. Resurrection is her specialty, after all. In search of the myth of Penglai Island, where it's rumoured life can be fully restored, Zilan starts a new adventure. But when old threats come back to haunt her and the path to Penglai Island means facing down unpredictable, sometimes dangerous, alchemists, she wonders just how high of a price she may be willing to pay. . .READERS LOVE THE BLOOD ORCHID'It's exciting, unique, interesting, and a lot of fun' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Full of adventure, magic, resurrection' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was just "chef's kiss" and I could not put it down! 💕' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Action packed, gritty, tense and addictive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A captivating narrative' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Blood Over Bright Haven: A Novel
by M. L. WangThe first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever, in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of The Sword of Kaigen. For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic, fueled by a mad desire to achieve the impossible: to be the first woman ever admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry. When Sciona finally passes the qualifying exam and becomes a highmage, she finds her challenges have just begun. Her new colleagues are determined to make her feel unwelcome—and, instead of a qualified lab assistant, they give her a janitor. What neither Sciona nor her peers realize is that her taciturn assistant was not always a janitor. Ten years ago, he was a nomadic hunter who lost his family on their perilous journey from the wild plains to the city. But now he sees the opportunity to understand the forces that decimated his tribe, drove him from his homeland, and keep the privileged in power. At first, mage and outsider have a fractious relationship. But working together, they uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever—if it doesn’t get them killed first. <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Blood Pact: Blood Pact A Bookclub (Blood Books #4)
by Tanya HuffThe Blood Books are now available in "Blood Ties" TV tie-in editions. View our TV tie-in feature page here here.Vicki Nelson has received the call that no daughter ever wants to receive--that her mother has died. Marjory Nelson's coworkers at the Queen's University Life Science Department told her that she suffered a heart attack, and that they'd be waiting for Vicki to arrive in Kingston to make the funeral arrangements. But what begins as a personal tragedy turns into the most terrifying case of Vicki's career, when her mother's body disappears mysteriously from the funeral home. Someone at the University is determined to learn the secret of life after death...and they've decided to make Vicki's mother part of their horrifying experiments.
Blood Passage
by Heather DemetriosBlood Passage is the electrifying second book in the Dark Caravan Cycle--a modern jinni fantasy-adventure trilogy from author Heather Demetrios, perfect for fans of Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone series and Leigh Bardugo's Grisha Trilogy.When Nalia arrives in Morocco to fulfill Malek's third and final wish, she's not expecting it to be easy. Especially because Malek isn't the only one after Solomon's sigil, an ancient magical ring that gives its wearer the power to control the entire jinn race. Nalia has also promised to take Raif, leader of the jinn revolution, to its remote location. Though Nalia is free of the bottle and shackles that once bound her to Malek as his slave, she's in more danger than ever before and no closer to rescuing her imprisoned brother.Meanwhile, Malek's past returns with a vengeance, and his well-manicured facade crumbles as he confronts the darkness within himself; and Raif must decide what's more important: his love for Nalia or his devotion to the cause of Arjinnan freedom.
Blood Price (Victoria Nelson #1)
by Tanya HuffVicki Nelson, formerly of Toronto's homicide unit and now a private detective, witnesses the first of many vicious attacks that are now plaguing the city of Toronto. As death follows unspeakable death, Vicki is forced to renew her tempestuous relationship with her former partner, Mike Celluci, to stop these forces of dark magic--along with another, unexpected ally...Henry Fitzroy, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII, has learned over the course of his long life how to blend with humans, how to deny the call for blood in his veins. Without him, Vicki and Mike would not survive the ancient force of chaos that has been unleashed upon the world--but in doing so, his identity may be exposed, and his life forfeit.
Blood Promise: A Vampire Academy Novel (Vampire Academy #4)
by Richelle MeadThe recent Strigoi attack at St. Vladimir's Academy was the deadliest ever in the school's history, claiming the lives of Moroi students, teachers, and guardians alike. Even worse, the Strigoi took some of their victims with them . . . including Dimitri.He'd rather die than be one of them, and now Rose must abandon her best friend, Lissa--the one she has sworn to protect no matter what--and keep the promise Dimitri begged her to make long ago. But with everything at stake, how can she possibly destroy the person she loves most? From the Trade Paperback edition.