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Candle & Crow: Book 3 of the Ink & Sigil series (Ink & Sigil #3)
by Kevin Hearne'A NEW, ACTION-PACKED, ENCHANTINGLY FUN SERIES' Booklist on Ink & SigilFrom New York Times bestselling author Kevin Hearne comes the final book in his hugely entertaining Ink & Sigil series, as an ink-slinging wizard pursues the answer to a very personal mystery . . . Al MacBharrais is a practitioner of ink-and-sigil magic, tasked with keeping order among the gods and monsters that dwell in the human world. But there's one supernatural mystery he's never been able to solve: years ago, someone cast twin curses on him that killed his apprentices and left him bereft and isolated.But he's not quite alone. As Al works to solve this mystery, his friends - Buck Foi the hobgoblin, Nadia the goth queen and battle seer, and the former Irish death goddess known as the Morrigan - draw him into their own eccentric dramas and shenanigans. However, Al's being pulled in so many different directions by his colleagues, a suspicious detective, and the whims of destructive gods that he begins to wonder: will he ever find time to write his own happy ending? Praise for the Ink & Sigil series:'You are in for a great treat. Ink & Sigil is great escape reading, and I loved every word' Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse books'Will transport you right in the Scottish realm of fey and fairies . . . The magic is both familiar and new, believable and extraordinary' Charlie Holmberg, author of The Paper Magician'Vividly blends Kevin Hearne's unique take on urban fantasy with the grit of Scottish magic' Adam Christopher, author of Empire State'Ink & Sigil is filled to the brim with the Hearne-anigans we've all grown to love. Fans of ribald humor, literary puns and the odd hobgoblin will be enchanted by this paranormal mystery' Jaye Wells, author of the Prospero's War seriesThe Ink & Sigil series:Ink & SigilPaper & BloodCandle & CrowAlso by Kevin Hearne:The Iron Druid ChroniclesHoundedHexedHammeredTrickedTrappedHuntedShatteredStakedScourgedBesieged (short stories)The Seven KenningsA Plague of GiantsA Blight of BlackwingsA Curse of Krakens
Candle & Crow: Book Three of the Ink & Sigil series (Ink & Sigil #3)
by Kevin HearneFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles comes the final book in the &“action-packed, enchantingly fun&” (Booklist) Ink & Sigil series, as an ink-slinging wizard pursues the answer to a very personal mystery: Who cast a pair of curses on his head?Al MacBharrais has a most unusual job: He&’s a practitioner of ink-and-sigil magic, tasked with keeping order among the gods and monsters that dwell hidden in the human world. But there&’s one supernatural mystery he&’s never been able to solve: Years ago, someone cast twin curses on him that killed off his apprentices and drove away loved ones who heard him speak, leaving him bereft and isolated. But he&’s not quite alone: As Al works to solve this mystery, his friends draw him into their own eccentric dramas. Buck Foi the hobgoblin has been pondering his own legacy—and has a plan for a daring shenanigan that will make him the most celebrated hobgoblin of all. Nadia, goth queen and battle seer, is creating her own cult around a god who loves whisky and cheese. And the Morrigan, a former Irish death goddess, has decided she wants not only to live as an ordinary woman but also to face the most perilous challenge of the mortal world: online dating. Meanwhile, Al crosses paths with old friends and new—including some beloved Druids and their very good dogs—in his globe-trotting quest to solve the mystery of his curses. But he&’s pulled in so many different directions by his colleagues, a suspicious detective, and the whims of destructive gods that Al begins to wonder: Will he ever find time to write his own happy ending?BOOK THREE OF THE INK & SIGIL SERIESDon&’t miss any of Kevin Hearne&’s enchanting Ink & Sigil series:INK & SIGIL • PAPER & BLOOD • CANDLE & CROW
Candle (Meme Wars)
by John BarnesCurrie Culver is about fifty-five years old, in good health, living in a comfortable retirement in the Rockies with his wife. In the wake of the Meme Wars that swept the planet two generations before, Currie, his wife, and almost everyone on Earth have in their minds a copy of One True, software that grants its hosts limited telepathy and instills a kind of general cooperation.In his younger days, Currie hunted "comboys"--people who had unplugged from the global net in order to evade One True, and who hid in wilderness areas, surviving by raiding the outposts of civilization. Now Currie is called back into service to capture the last comboy still at large, a man who calls himself Lobo. With his high tech equipment, thoroughly plugged into the global net, Currie sets out to bring Lobo in.Instead, Lobo captures Currie, and manages to deprogram him. Thrown back on the resources of his own intelligence, courage, and wisdom for the first time in twenty-five years, Currie finds himself in a battle of minds with his captor . . . with results that will change the lives of everyone on Earth.In the best tradition of John W. Campbell and Robert A. Heinlein, Candle is a novel about individualism and society that will leave readers breathless, arguing, and demanding more.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Candle in the Storm: The Shadowed Path Book 2
by Morgan HowellThe malign shadow of the Devourer has darkened the land, extinguishing life and hope. The followers of the benevolent goddess Karm are hunted mercilessly and cut down by an army of bewitched slayers led by Lord Bahl, the Devourer’s flesh-and-blood incarnation. Only two people stand in the way of an apocalyptic bloodbath that will literally bring hell to earth: a man and a woman linked by a love as strong as it is unlikely–Honus, a grim-faced warrior dedicated to Karm, and Yim, a beautiful former slave with the divine power to stop Lord Bahl. But that power will prove a terrible curse as Yim is called upon to make a costly sacrifice–a sacrifice that will not only put her love for Honus to the test but call into question her very faith. As the evil storm descends, can the flame of hope endure?
Candlelight Christmas Kisses
by Anne Herries Elizabeth BeaconCaptain Moorcroft’s Christmas Bride by Anne HerriesSelina Searles is in desperate need of a refuge this Christmas. Taking the position as housekeeper at Banford Hall, little does she expect the lord of the manor to be Captain Robert Moorcroft, the man who stole her youthful heart one magical evening before going off to war! And as the Christmas bells chime, Selina’s heart is well on its way to being lost all over again...Governess Under the Mistletoe by Elizabeth BeaconThe day before Christmas governess Sophie Bonet wasn’t prepared for any unexpected visitors at Heartsease Hall, especially not the Earl of Sylbourne, Peter Vane. Sophie hasn’t seen Peter since she ran away eight years ago and her heart has never been the same since. But now her past has caught up with her and her buttoned-up exterior is crumbling under the seductive gaze of Peter Vane...
Candor
by Pam BachorzIn the model community of Candor, Florida, every teen wants to be like Oscar Banks. The son of the town's founder, Oscar earns straight A's, is student-body president and is in demand for every club and cause. But Oscar has a secret. He knows that his parents bring their teens to Candor to make them respectful, compliant - perfect - through subliminal Messages that carefully correct and control their behaviour. Oscar has built a business sabotaging his father's scheme with Messages of his own, getting his clients out of town before they're turned. After all, who would ever suspect the perfect Oscar Banks? Then he meets Nia, the girl he can't stand to see changed. Saving Nia means losing her forever. But keeping her in Candor, Oscar risks exposure . . . and more.
Candor
by Pam BachorzIn the model community of Candor, Florida, every teen wants to be like Oscar Banks. The son of the town's founder, Oscar earns straight As, is student-body president, and is in demand for every club and cause. But Oscar has a secret. He knows that parents bring their teens to Candor to make them respectful, compliant-perfect-through subliminal Messages that carefully correct and control their behavior. And Oscar' s built a business sabotaging his father's scheme with Messages of his own, getting his clients out before they're turned. After all, who would ever suspect the perfect Oscar Banks?Then he meets Nia, the girl he can't stand to see changed. Saving Nia means losing her forever. Keeping her in Candor, Oscar risks exposure . . . and more.From the Hardcover edition.
Candor
by Pam BachorzIn the model community of Candor, Florida, every teen wants to be like Oscar Banks. The son of the town's founder, Oscar earns straight As and is student-body president. But Oscar has a secret. He knows that parents bring their teens to Candor to make them respectful, perfect, and compliant through subliminal messages that carefully correct and control their behavior. And Oscar's built a business sabotaging his father's scheme with messages of his own. After all, who would ever suspect the perfect Oscar Banks? Then he meets Nia, the girl he can't stand to see changed. Saving Nia means losing her forever. Keeping her in Candor, Oscar risks exposure... and more.
Candy Cove Pirates: Special 6 (Secret Kingdom #6)
by Rosie BanksEllie, Summer and Jasmine have been invited to the launch of Mrs Sherbet's sweet shop in the Secret Kingdom! This year the shop is in the form of a beautiful ship that will tour the kingdom, taking sweet treats to everyone!But Queen Malice and her Storm Sprites - calling themselves the Candy Cove pirates - are determined to seize control of the ship and make sure it can't replenish the magic supplies in the kingdom. Once again, it's up to the girls to stop her!
Candy Houses (Grimm's Circle #1)
by Shiloh Walker J. C. DanielsThink you know fairy tales? Guess again.It's been hundreds of years since Greta's so-called story came to an end and it didn't end with a happily ever after then. Why should she expect it to be any different now?She's a Grimm--a special kind of guardian angel and official ass-kicker in the paranormal world. Between trying to stay alive, training new Grimm and dealing with demons, romance is hard to come by. Then there's the fact that there's only been one man ever who really made her heart race.And he's been out of her life for a long, long time...But now he's back and just in time.Greta needs Rip's help.There's an unexpected threat to their world, a betrayal none of them saw coming.Working together is the last thing they want, but it just might be their only chance.A fairy tale best suited for grown-ups...don't say you weren't warned.
Candya Dehawkness – The Mask of Meenes
by Stefano PallottaWhile traveling to the Northern Matriarchies with her closest ally, Candya Dehawkness stumbles upon a century-old dilemma: what is the Mask of Meenes? With a mysterious priestess, a new family to guard and the shadow of an old enemy looming over her, Candya must journey among everlasting ice, above and below sea and to the deepest, most scorching recesses of the world! Ghosts, dark shadows, impossible transformations and revelations follow her every step, and with them the most relentless of enemies: her own mind. True hell is an icy grip taking hold of your heart!
Canela y miel (Un té con amor #Volumen 3)
by Mar P. ZabalaTercera y última entrega de la trilogía paranormal «Un té con amor» de Mar P. Zabala. Una novela llena de amor y misterios en la que la protagonista deberá elegir entre dos hombres para vivir con él su futuro. - Si tú luchas, yo lucho. Si tú peleas, yo peleó. Si tú amas, yo amo. Cada día era el mismo ritual: Luna salía de su portal, cruzaba la calle, y al segundo paso se topaba con Riv en la estrecha acera. Él era un hombre de pelo castaño, piel canela, ojos azules y labios sensuales cuyo físico era digno de ser mirado. Sin embargo, ella recordaba cómo la había menospreciado en el pasado y cómo se había reído de ella y todo el enamoramiento se le pasaba. Por otro lado estaba Icar. Un atractivo hombre cuyos ojos de miel, en los que en ocasiones parecían brillar estrellas, provocaban colapsos en las mujeres. Después de desaparecer de su vida durante cinco años había vuelto a ella haciendo tambalear su existencia. Canela y miel. Pasado y presente.
Canes and Scales
by S. A. Garcia2nd EditionSerpent Prince Linden of Ardaul is determined to drag his barbaric, power-hungry country into the modern age by encouraging learning, advances in the sciences, and tolerance. His insane brother Edward, the King, delights in making him pay for his efforts. Long years of watching his back, fighting wars, and solving conflicts started by his cruel brother have taken a toll on Linden's body and mind, and he needs a respite. When Linden meets an alluring young bed slave named Alasdaire, his weary heart responds. Alasdaire is an exotic mix of southern royal Totandian elf and human, and, although he's also suffered hardship most of his life, his loving personality captivates the Prince. Despite their differences, Alasdaire--canes, and Linden--scales, unite in body and soul, but their romance is nearly shattered by betrayal. When Linden becomes King, magical assassins, treachery, and threats plague them. They narrowly escape death more than once. The lovers must discover who wants them dead and more importantly, where they can turn for aid. Neither enemies nor allies are what they seem. Only time will tell who means to harm Linden and Alasdaire--the elves, the imprisoned Edward, or something even deadlier--and time is one thing they don't have.This novel was previously published as a novella by Dreamspinner Press. It has been expanded and re-edited.
Canes of Divergence (The Dusk Gate Chronicles Book #5)
by Breeana PuttroffTwo months ago, Zander Cunningham’s life was perfect. College acceptances were rolling in, and Quinn Robbins was his. Until she started acting strange all the time, and then one weekend mysteriously disappeared. His parents think he needs to let it go, to accept the explanation that she’s studying with her family in Europe, but he just can’t – something’s not right. Then, one night, Quinn’s little brother Owen has a strange request – will Zander help him? Will he take the risk of sacrificing everything he thought he ever wanted for a chance at discovering the truth?
Cani e lupi (Wolf Winter #1)
by Ta MooreUn libro della serie L'inverno dei lupiIl mondo non finisce con uno schianto, ma con un diluvio. I tornado invadono il cuore di Londra, New York soffoca sotto un’ondata di calore che fa sciogliere persino l’asfalto, mentre la Russia congela sotto uno spesso strato di permafrost. All’inizio le persone si uniscono, paracadutando aiuti dal cielo e facendo evacuare la popolazione, ma il clima non fa che peggiorare. A Durham, il mite professore universitario Danny Fennick si prepara ad affrontare la tempesta. È cresciuto nelle Highlands scozzesi, perciò ha già vissuto inverni rigidi in passato. Inoltre, ha un vantaggio. È un lupo mutaforma. O, per essere precisi, un cane mutaforma. Meno impressionante, ma sempre utile. Tuttavia gli altri lupi mutaforma non credono che quello sia un inverno qualsiasi e stanno attraversando il Vallo per marcare il loro nuovo territorio. Tra loro ci sono l’ex di Danny, Jack, Principe Ereditario del branco del Numitor, inseguito dal fratello che vuole ucciderlo. L’inverno dei lupi non è bianco. È rosso come il sangue.
Cannibal Reign
by Thomas KoloniarA new star bursts onto the post-apocalyptic fiction scene: Thomas Koloniar. An epic dark saga set in a dystopian near-future, Cannibal Reign follows the fortunes of a small band of survivors, as they make their way across a nightmare landscape populated by bestial, flesh-eating savages after an asteroid strike destroys America. A dark, smart, action-packed vision of a terrifying possible tomorrow—when the only law left is “eat or be eaten”—Koloniar’s Cannibal Reign is an absolute must-read for fans of TV’s zombie smash hit The Walking Dead, Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, Lucifer’s Hammer, the Mad Max movies, and, of course, Stephen King’s immortal horror masterwork The Stand.
Cannon Fodder's Cultivation: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xing LuoNiWatch how Xiaoxiao lead his family to fight monsters and level up in this crumbling world. On the way, they met a big BOSS. They fought monsters together to level up, while on the way to becoming a Dao-companion.
Cannon Fodder's Cultivation: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Xing LuoNiWatch how Xiaoxiao lead his family to fight monsters and level up in this crumbling world. On the way, they met a big BOSS. They fought monsters together to level up, while on the way to becoming a Dao-companion.
Cannon Fodder's Cultivation: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Xing LuoNiSee how a little cannon fodder can lead his family to kill mobs and level up in this crumbling world Lu Li had met a big BOSS before They fought monsters together to level up and formed a Spiritual Horse along the way
Cannon Fodder's Cultivation: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Xing LuoNiWatch how Xiaoxiao lead his family to fight monsters and level up in this crumbling world. On the way, they met a big BOSS. They fought monsters together to level up, while on the way to becoming a Dao-companion.
Canonization of Gods and Tribulation of Devils: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Lian HongwenAmongst the gods, there was a saying that a deity had committed a murder a thousand years ago. The massacre over a thousand years ago was in fact a struggle between human cultivators and animal cultivators. After a thousand years, there would be another contest. However, the contest from a thousand years ago was even more bitter. Who would be the final victor in the battle between the Immortal Path's Ancestor and the Devil Realm's Ancestor? This was heavenly tribulation. Only a person with heavenly destiny could survive this. He was born into the world!
Canonization of Gods and Tribulation of Devils: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Lian HongwenAmongst the gods, there was a saying that a deity had committed a murder a thousand years ago. The massacre over a thousand years ago was in fact a struggle between human cultivators and animal cultivators. After a thousand years, there would be another contest. However, the contest from a thousand years ago was even more bitter. Who would be the final victor in the battle between the Immortal Path's Ancestor and the Devil Realm's Ancestor? This was heavenly tribulation. Only a person with heavenly destiny could survive this. He was born into the world!
Canonization of Gods and Tribulation of Devils: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Lian HongwenAmongst the gods, there was a saying that a deity had committed a murder a thousand years ago. The massacre over a thousand years ago was in fact a struggle between human cultivators and animal cultivators. After a thousand years, there would be another contest. However, the contest from a thousand years ago was even more bitter. Who would be the final victor in the battle between the Immortal Path's Ancestor and the Devil Realm's Ancestor? This was heavenly tribulation. Only a person with heavenly destiny could survive this. He was born into the world!
Canoodling Up North: Book One (Canoodling #1)
by Shawn M. VerdoniAt first glance, Damon MacGregor is living his best life as a bachelor and veterinarian in rural Wisconsin. That is until a wounded crane and an enchanted stranger bring his house-of-cards life crashing down. Not exactly where she expected to be at this time in her life, Catrina “Cat” Carneri has left her dreams in Montana to move back to her hometown where she is nursing a broken heart and working for an ungrateful boss. A chance encounter at a wildlife rescue changes everything. Cat’s calm and organized demeanor impresses Damon. However, it is how her hair reminds him of autumn and is complimented by her curvaceous figure that beckons him to pull Cat into his arms, claiming her as his own. Damon’s compassion and gregarious personality intrigues Cat. Yet it is his cobalt blue eyes that first capture her heart; so infinite in their depth, she knows the moment he touches her, he takes a hold of her soul.Soon after forging their passionate bond, a secret from Cat’s past has her facing a difficult decision. If she tells Damon the truth, he may leave or give her the chance to rebuild his trust. If she keeps the secret and Damon finds out, he will leave her forever. Canoodling Up North is a love story about building fulfilling relationships; fostered in traditional values, confronted by modern complex challenges, while being nurtured by Wisconsin’s natural, cultural, and spiritual beauty.
Cantata-140
by Philip K. DickIt's the year 2080, and Earth's seemingly insurmountable overpopulation problem has been alleviated temporarily by placing millions of people in voluntary deep freeze. But in election year, the pressure is on to find a solution which will enable them to resume their lives.For Jim Briskin, Presidential candidate, it seems an insoluble problem - until a flaw in the new instantaneous travel system opens up the possibility of finding whole new worlds to colonise.