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The Twisted Throne (The Bridge Kingdom)
by Danielle L. JensenIn the fifth novel of the thrilling Bridge Kingdom series, a princess promised in marriage falls for the wrong brother, and their forbidden love threatens to destroy a fragile peace between kingdoms—from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood.A commander who bled to defend her people, Ahnna is haunted by two beliefs: The first is that she failed to protect Ithicana from invasion. And the second is that saving her homeland means leaving it behind forever. The Maridrinians left Ithicana in ruins and its people impoverished. So when the wealthy kingdom of Harendell claims Ahnna as a bride for its crown prince, she is prepared to do whatever it takes to gain influence as the future queen—and to control the gold that comes with the throne.Yet Ahnna swiftly discovers that beneath the beautiful surface of Harendell&’s court is a dark underbelly of schemes, duplicity, and the pursuit of power. The only individual who holds himself above the politics is not her future husband but his infuriating half brother, James. And as she begins to question whether Harendell is the ally it claims to be, Ahnna finds herself drawn into a forbidden attraction to the wrong prince.As deadly plots tighten around her, Ahnna must decide whether saving her people will be achieved as a bride . . . or as a blade.Don&’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series:THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE (April 8, 2025)
The Twisted Tower of Endless Torment #2 (The Horrible Bag Series #2)
by Rob RenzettiFrom the creator of My Life As a Teenage Robot comes the second story in a middle-grade horror series about a horrible bag, the spine-chilling world hidden within it, and a terrifying adventure into the world of GrahBhag.Perfect for fans of Coraline, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and Small Spaces.Zenith Maelstrom knows he&’s forgetting something…But he can&’t quite remember what. He wakes up to notes in his handwriting with messages like, &“Prepare for battle!&” – but what battle? – and his sister Apogee seems to grow angrier with him by the day. It&’s not until he finds Apogee sneaking back into the horrible bag hidden away in their basement that all the dreadful details about GrahBhag resurface. The spiderlike Shlurps. The trio of foul mouths that hunger for blood. Eldritch horrors around every corner.Desperate to save Apogee from her ill-planned attempt to right the wrongs of their last trip into the bag, Zenith is forced to follow her into the bizarre world that has certainly not forgotten them. Between old foes set on vengeance like Raggedy Albert and terrifying new ones like the haunting Wraith, Zenith will have to put things right with his sister without falling into the clutches of those who would do him harm. For if he is caught, Eternity Tower awaits...With a combination of dry, absurdist humor and no-holds-barred horror, Rob Renzetti has crafted a delightfully imaginative fantasy world that will hook readers as surely as it will send chills down their spines.
Twisted Truths (Blood Brothers #3)
by Rebecca ZanettiYou can't escape the past . . . Noni is desperate. Her infant niece has been kidnapped, and the only person who can save her is a private detective with too many secrets to count--and more enemies than he can name. A man who walked away from Noni without any warning a year ago, a man who broke her heart. But with Talia's life on the line, Noni needs his help now more than ever--and this time, she won't take no for an answer . . . The moment Denver Jones sees Noni, the memories come rushing back. The fire in her eyes. The determination in her voice. The danger of having her in his life. Denver had to push her away once, but now with vicious criminals threatening Noni and her niece, he'll do whatever it takes to protect them. But enemies from his past are circling, and they'll use anything--and anyone--to get to Denver. With twists and turns that will blow you away, TWISTED TRUTHS is sexy, action-packed suspense at its very best from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti. This trade paperback edition contains extra bonus scenes not available anywhere else.
Twister Resisters (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level T)
by Elizabeth CampbellTwister Resisters by Elizabeth Campbell, illustrated by Marcos Calo
Twisting the Rope (Black Dragon #2)
by R. A. MacAvoyThe Campbell Award–winning author&’s follow-up to Tea with the Black Dragon: &“Wow! MacAvoy&’s done it again&” (Anne McCaffrey, New York Times–bestselling author). Mayland Long, aka the Black Dragon, has been enjoying a peaceful relationship with Martha Macnamara—but suddenly they face threats from seemingly every side. A wild psychic force is loose in the world; Martha&’s three-year-old granddaughter has been kidnapped; and one of her Celtic musician friends has been found dead, hanging by a rope of twisted grass. Now the Black Dragon must use his wits to rescue the little girl and hunt for a killer . . . even if it brings him to a horrifying realization. In this novel, the author of The Book of Kells returns to the modern-day California of Tea with the Black Dragon, blending fantasy, mystery, Chinese lore, and a timeless love story as she so masterfully did in her debut, which earned nominations for Nebula, Hugo, World Fantasy, and Philip K. Dick Awards. &“MacAvoy supports her tale with a superbly drawn cast of characters . . . and her usual superior command of language&” (Booklist).
Twisting the Rope (Black Dragon #2)
by R. A. MacAvoyThe Campbell Award–winning author&’s follow-up to Tea with the Black Dragon: &“Wow! MacAvoy&’s done it again&” (Anne McCaffrey, New York Times–bestselling author). Mayland Long, aka the Black Dragon, has been enjoying a peaceful relationship with Martha Macnamara—but suddenly they face threats from seemingly every side. A wild psychic force is loose in the world; Martha&’s three-year-old granddaughter has been kidnapped; and one of her Celtic musician friends has been found dead, hanging by a rope of twisted grass. Now the Black Dragon must use his wits to rescue the little girl and hunt for a killer . . . even if it brings him to a horrifying realization. In this novel, the author of The Book of Kells returns to the modern-day California of Tea with the Black Dragon, blending fantasy, mystery, Chinese lore, and a timeless love story as she so masterfully did in her debut, which earned nominations for Nebula, Hugo, World Fantasy, and Philip K. Dick Awards. &“MacAvoy supports her tale with a superbly drawn cast of characters . . . and her usual superior command of language&” (Booklist).
Twistor: A Novel Of Hard Science Fiction
by Gene Wolfe John Cramer"True hard science fiction--deftly done, with plenty of fine surprises." -- Gregory Benford."Twistor marks the arrival of a major new science-fiction talent." -- Gene Wolfe."A fine hard science thriller, very enjoyable." -- Greg Bear.Research scientist David Harrison happens upon the "twistor effect," a phenomenon that opens doors into countless alternate universes. The discovery's potential for unlimited power draws the attention of industrial spies and corporate killers, driving Dr. Harrison to seek sanctuary in a mysterious shadow world--a place of both wonder and danger, with no certain way out.Written by a professional physicist, this gripping novel of hard science fiction offers a captivating adventure as well as fascinating glimpses at the business of science, from the demands of university life and the politics intrinsic to academic funding to the complex interplay between pure research and commercial applications. An Afterword provides insights into the distinctions between real science and fictional speculation.
The Twistrose Key
by Tone AlmhjellSomething is wrong in the house that Lin's family has rented; Lin is sure of it. The clocks tick too slowly. Frost covers the flower bed, even in a rain storm. And when a secret key marked 'Twistrose' arrives for her, Lin finds a crack in the cellar, a gate to the world of Sylver.This frozen realm is the home of every dead animal who ever loved a child. Lin is overjoyed to be reunited with Rufus, the pet she buried under the rosebush. But together they must find the missing Winter Prince that night in order to save Sylver from destruction.They are not the only ones hunting for the boy. In the dark hides a shadow-lipped man, waiting for this last Winter Prince to be delivered into his hands.Exhilarating suspense and unforgettable characters awaits the readers of this magical adventure, destined to become a classic.
The Twistrose Key
by Tone Almhjell Ian SchoenherrSomething is wrong in the house that Lin's family has rented; Lin is sure of it. The clocks tick too slowly. Frost covers the flowerbed, even in a rain storm. And when a secret key marked "Twistrose" arrives for her, Lin finds a crack in the cellar, a gate to the world of Sylver. This frozen realm is the home of every dead animal who ever loved a child. Lin is overjoyed to be reunited with Rufus, the pet she buried under the rosebush. But together they must find the missing Winter Prince in order to save Sylver from destruction. They are not the only ones hunting for the boy this night. In the dark hides a shadow-lipped man, waiting for the last Winter Prince to be delivered into his hands. Exhilarating suspense and unforgettable characters await the readers of this magical adventure, destined to become a classic.d maybe shedding a tear or two." --The New York Journal of Books "Beguiling."--New York Times Book Review "This debut novel will captivate readers...Fantasy that evokes the classics of yore and stands proudly among them." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Twists in Time
by Murray Leinster"Time is out of joint," wrote Shakespeare. And in these 6 strange and startling stories, time is indeed bent, turned inside-out and upside-down, accelerated, decelerated, and obliterated.
Twists in Time
by Murray LeinsterThis volume contains 7 short works by Murray Leinster, including: "Rogue Star," "Dear Charles," "Dead City," "Sam, This Is You," "The Other Now," The Fourth-Dimensional Demonstrator," and "The End."
Two: A Swords Tarot Towerfall novella (Swords Tarot Towerfall #2)
by Kristin Cast Gina L. MaxwellFrom New York Times bestselling authors Kristin Cast and Gina L Maxwell comes another gripping dark romance novella in the Towerfall universe, a scorching MMF romance brimming with courtly intrigue and forbidden passion.One woman. Two forbidden men. A kingdom that could tear them apart.After catching her fiancé in bed with someone else, Stella swore off love. But when her best friend vanishes, leaving behind only a cryptic tarot card, she's pulled through a portal into the ruthless realm of Towerfall—landing in the middle of a fight between two dangerously gorgeous warriors.Prince Valen Greymourn has two weeks to marry, or his parents will force him to take a bride. It's a problem, considering his heart already belongs to his best friend and captain of the guard, Marek Drayk. The arrival of Stella is an opportunity wrapped in temptation—if she agrees to a marriage of convenience, Valen will help her find her missing friend.But deception has a cost. To convince the court, Stella and Valen must play the part of passionate lovers. And Marek? He refuses to stand aside.Behind closed doors, tension turns to touch, rivalry into ruinous pleasure. Desire ignites. Lines blur. And when betrayal threatens their fragile bond, Stella faces an impossible choice—walk away from the two men who have claimed her heart, or defy an empire for a love that was never meant to exist.
Two Brothers and a Bride
by Elizabeth HarbisonALMOST ENGAGED, ALMOST IN LOVE?For years, waitress Joleen Wheeler had longed for Prince Charming to come in, order the blue-plate special and sweep her off her feet. So when a rich politician proposed, it seems as though her Cinderella dreams had come true. But Joleen wasn't in love....THE BLACK-SHEEP BROTHERThen she met her almost-fiancé's brother, Jake Landon, who was everything his brother wasn't-rough around the edges, arrogant, the black sheep of the family. And he was everything Joleen's head told her she shouldn't want, but her heart was shouting "yes!" Good grief. Why'd she have to be attracted to the wrong brother? What was an almost-bride-to-be to do?
Two by Twilight
by Maggie ShayneSet in a world of shadows and moonlight, Shayne's Wings in the Night miniseries lives on in this volume that contains the classic tale "Twilight Vows" and a brand-new novella, "Run from Twilight. " Reissue/original.
Two By Two
by Gina WynnA match made in...outer space.When things at Absolution, the bar on space station The Salvation, take a turn for the strange, witch Penelope Hardacre is thrust into the wacky world of matchmaking. Without the meddling of bar owner Geraldine’s alternate personality, Gerald, it should have all been so easy. But, weres with weres, vamps with vamps, fairies with fairies… Penny’s ordered to pair them all without choice. Is she willing to compromise all of her morals to maintain her safety from Gerald, and what should she do with her best friend Vincent—the kind of fanged best friend who makes her feel safe and loved...and jealous? On The Salvation, two by two won’t be quite what Noah had in mind.
Two Crowns for America
by Katherine KurtzIt's 1775, and in Europe, an unseen Master peers into a darkened mirror to see the man whose destiny is to wear the victor's crown. Across the sea, in a land named for a virgin queen, Gen. George Washington is thrown from his horse and has a dream that will haunt him for the rest of his life. Soon, a reluctant Washington will be elected Commander-in-Chief of the new Continental Army and considered for the position of king of America--and his rise will set in motion a chain of events that lead directly to rebellion. But little do the colonists and Founding Fathers realize that they are part of a greater plan, being used as pawns in another person's game of power and conquest.
Two Dark Reigns (Three Dark Crowns #3)
by Kendare Blake#1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake returns with the highly anticipated third book in the Three Dark Crowns series! And while Arsinoe, Mirabella, and Katharine all have their own scores to settle, they aren’t the only queens stirring things up on Fennbirn Island. Queen Katharine has waited her entire life to wear the crown. But now that she finally has it, the murmurs of dissent grow louder by the day. There’s also the alarming issue of whether or not her sisters are actually dead—or if they’re waiting in the wings to usurp the throne.Mirabella and Arsinoe are alive, but in hiding on the minland and dealing with a nightmare of their own: being visited repeatedly by a specter they think might be the fabled Blue Queen. Though she says nothing, her rotting, bony finger pointing out to sea is clear enough: return to Fennbirn. Jules, too, is in a strange place—in disguise. And her only confidants, a war-gifted girl named Emilia and her oracle friend Mathilde, are urging her to take on a role she can’t imagine filling: a legion-cursed queen who will lead a rebel army to Katharine’s doorstep.This is an uprising that the mysterious Blue Queen may have more to do with than anyone could have guessed—or expected.
A two-day march to the east
by Ismail WahdanA two-day march to the east is a short novel, taking place in a post-apocalyptic world, divided into two sides east and west. The novel revolves around three characters who watched the end of the west side from several different sides. The first is a psychiatric prisoner in a hospital. He discovers that a former doctor in the hospital helped him, and she also incited him to return to the east, but for very different reasons, to spark a revolution against the regime. Distracted between the two and their stories, he goes with them east without knowing what the next step could be.
The Two Doctors Górski
by Isaac Fellman"Dark academia at its most oppressive and intense."—The New York TimesA Most Anticipated Pick for BuzzfeedThe Two Doctors Górski is a dazzling contemporary fantasy and an exploration of reclaiming personal power in the aftermath of abuse by Lambda Award-winning author Isaac Fellman.Annae, a brilliant graduate student in psychiatric magic and survivor of academic abuse, can’t stop reading people’s minds. This is how she protects herself, by using her abilities to know exactly how her colleagues view her. This is how she escapes the torturous experience of her own existence.When Annae moves to England to rebuild her life and finish her studies under the seminal magician Marec Górski—infamous for bringing to life a homunculus made from his unwanted better self—she sees, inside his head, a man who is both a destructive force to everyone around him, and her mirror image. For Annae to survive, she’ll need to break free of a lifetime of conditioning to embody her own self and forge her own path.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Two Dogs Position (Vic and Matt: Positions of Love #5)
by J. M. SnyderA classic position: Doggy Style. One of Vic's favorites, it brings out the animal in him. Literally.Vic finds that out the hard way, when Matt invites a handful of friends over for a party. Vic's heightened senses are reeling from the sights and sounds, and he has to lock himself away in the bathroom for a little alone time just to get his latest superpower under control.But what he hears in the apartment above puts all thoughts of celebration on hold.
Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White
by Saumiya BalasubramaniamA child’s joy on a snowy day finally helps her mother feel at home in their new country A little girl and her mother walk home from school on a snowy winter day. “So much snow,” says Ma. “So monochromatic.” “Mono crow what?” her daughter replies. Ma misses the sun, warmth and colors of their faraway homeland, but her daughter sees magic in everything — the clouds in the winter sky, the “firework” display when she throws an armful of snow into the air, making snow angels, tasting snowflakes. And in the end, her joy is contagious. Home is where family is, after all. This gently layered, beautifully illustrated story unfolds as a conversation between a mother and daughter and will resonate with readers across generations. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.6 Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.6 Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.
The Two-Faced Queen (The Legacy of the Mercenary King #2)
by Nick MartellThe Hollows is on the brink of civil war as brother and sister vie for the throne in the second novel of the trilogy which Brandon Sanderson called &“excellent.&” &“Simply put, this series is a master class in grand-scale storytelling. The future of epic fantasy is here—and this saga is it.&” —Kirkus Review (starred review)Michael Kingman thought he was going to die by the executioner&’s axe, forever labeled as a traitor. Still alive, and under the protection of the Orbis Mercenary company, Michael and his family and friends are deeply involved in the seemingly rival conspiracies that are tearing The Hollows apart. With the death of the King, both the Corrupt Prince and his sister Serena are vying for the throne, while the Rebel Emperor is spreading lies amongst the people, and all of them want Michael dead. This is a story of betrayal, murder, and rebellion, and in this direct sequel to the debut novel The Kingdom of Liars, also some hope for justice. For readers who love the intrigue and widening scope of epic fantasy like Brandon Sanderson&’s Mistborn and Brent Weeks&’s The Black Prism, you will find your next must-read fantasy series in The Legacy of the Mercenary King.
The Two Faces of Tomorrow
by James P. HoganBy the mid-21st century, technology had become much too complicated for humans to handle--and the computer network that had grown up to keep civilization from tripping over its own shoelaces was also beginning to be overwhelmed. Something had to be done. As a solution, Raymond Dyer's project developed the first genuinely self-aware artificial intelligence--code name: Spartacus. But could Spartacus be trusted to obey its makers?
Two for the Texan
by Sasha Summers Trish MilburnThe honor of a cowboyTwins for the Rebel Cowboy by Sasha Summers Ryder Boone has always been a rebel. But when single mom Annabeth Upton is pregnant with twins after one passionate night in the cowboy&’s arms, he does the right thing and proposes. The last thing Annabeth wants is to force Ryder into a loveless marriage forever, so she gives him an opt-out clause. The only problem is that as they grow closer, Ryder doesn't want to leave!Twins for the Rancher by Trish Milburn Rancher Adam Hartley is ready to expand the family business in Blue Falls, Texas—until a beautiful newcomer buys the old restaurant he&’s been eyeing. Soon single mom Lauren Shayne has stolen not only his dream, but his heart, too. Adam is determined to win over Lauren and her adorable twin babies. But how can he get her to trust him?USA TODAY Bestselling Author Sasha Summers2 Heartfelt Stories Twins for the Rebel Cowboy and Twins for the Rancher
The Two-Front War (Star Trek: New Frontier #3)
by Peter DavidRoll Call: The Crew of the USS Excalibur<P> Dr. Selar: The Excalibur's Vulcan doctor is all business. If you want to know what's wrong with you, she's the one to go to, but not if you're expecting someone to hold your hand. As calm and logical as the rest of her people, Dr. Selar has a secret as shocking to her as it will be to the rest of the crew.<P> Si Cwan: A prince exiled from the Thallonian empire, he is beloved by some and targeted for death by others. But Si Cwan has his own agenda: a search for the one woman who means the world to him.<P> Zak Kebron: The bronze-skinned Brikar is the security chief of the Excalibur. When he walks, the decks shake, and if he's coming your way, you'd better pray that you're on his good side.<P> Two mysteries vie for the attention of the crew of the Excalibur: Is the hospitality of the people of Nelkar too good to be true? And does a stranded spaceship truly hold the object of Si Cwan's quest... or is it instead an all-too-deadly trap?