Download or read book Penric s Demon written by Lois McMaster Bujold and published by Spectrum Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On his way to his betrothal, young Lord Penric comes upon a riding accident with an elderly lady on the ground, her maidservant and guardsmen distraught. As he approaches to help, he discovers that the lady is a Temple divine, servant to the five gods of this world. Her avowed god is The Bastard, "master of all disasters out of season", and with her dying breath she bequeaths her mysterious powers to Penric. From that moment on, Penric's life is irreversibly changed, and his life is in danger from those who envy or fear him. Set in the fantasy world of the author's acclaimed novels THE CURSE OF CHALION, PALADIN OF SOULS and THE HALLOWED HUNT, this novella has the depth of characterization and emotional complexity that distinguishes all Bujold's work. “Bujold’s delightful latest tale of Penric … is another winner in Bujold’s already strong series.” - Publisher’s Weekly *Starred Review* on “The Prisoner of Limnos” “Series fans and fantasy readers who seek well-drawn characters will love this tale.” - Publisher’s Weekly on “Mira’s Last Dance” “Best-selling author Bujold follows her Hugo-nominated “Penric and the Shaman” (2017) with another adventure featuring the sorcerer Penric and his resident 200-year-old chaos demon, Desdemona. ... Series fans will be delighted with this tale, which begs for continuation.” - Booklist on “Penric's Mission” “Set in the ‘World of The Five Gods’ (The Curse of Chalion; Paladin of Souls; The Hallowed Hunt), Bujold’s novella takes series fans back to a well-known realm in an exciting new adventure. The varied voices, especially between Pen and Desdemona, add a fun slant to a serious tale." - Library Journal on “Penric and the Shaman” “Bujold follows ‘Penric’s Demon’ with another brief tale set in her World of the Five Gods, this time combining supernatural sleuthing with finely drawn characters and a panoply of emotions... This is a wonderful expansion of her World of the Five Gods." - Publisher’s Weekly *Starred Review* on “Penric and the Shaman” “Fans of the Chalion tales will again be drawn in by the intrigue of the religious dynamics, the fantasy aspects of the "magic" and the complexity of character that Bujold is so masterful at creating.” - RT Book Reviews on “Penric’s Demon”

Download or read book Curse of Souls Warrior of Souls 1 written by S Mays and published by S Mays. This book was released on with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College freshman Sverre Walker is just an ordinary guy trying to blend in during his first semester. Until the night he's attacked by Jessica, an agent for an ancient organization devoted to eliminating werewolves, vampires and other supernatural threats. Sverre learns from Jessica that he's not quite human. Now, Sverre has a choice - either work for Jessica's organization or...well, the alternatives aren't great. If that wasn't enough, the paranormal creatures of the Underworld have plans for him as well. Sverre's abilities could be the deciding factor in the epic war between human civilization and the creatures of darkness. To him, it all sounds like a drag.

Download or read book The End Times written by Gav Thorpe and published by Black Library. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The End Times are coming. In the warrens of Skavenblight, a new power is rising. The verminlords walk the earth and they plan to lead the skaven to their destiny as rulers of the world The End Times are coming. In the warrens of Skavenblight, a new power is rising. The verminlords walk the earth and they plan to lead the skaven to their destiny as rulers of the world. But for Queek Headtaker, the only destiny that matters is his own, as he plans his final assault on Karak Eight Peaks. In the depths of that ancient city, two rival kings - the goblin Skarsnik and the dwarf Belegar - prepare to meet the onslaught. And in Karaz-a-Karak, High King Thorgrim Grudgebearer presides over what he knows, in his heart, is the end of the dwarf empire. The Horned Rat rises and nothing will ever be the same...

Download or read book The Hallowed Hunt written by Lois McMaster Bujold and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magnificent epic tale of devotion, possession, obsession, and strange destiny from the author of the Hugo Award-winning Paladin of Souls Lois McMaster Bujold The half-mad Prince Boleso has been slain by a noblewoman he had intended to defile -- and Lord Ingrey kin Wilfcliff must transport the body to its burial place and the accused killer, the Lady Ijada, to judgment. With the death of the old Hallow King imminent and the crown in play, the road they must travel together is a dangerous one. And though he is duty-bound to deliver his prisoner to an almost certain death, Ijada may be the only one Ingrey dares trust. For a monstrous malevolence holds the haunted lord in its sway -- and a great and terrible destiny has been bestowed upon him by the gods, the damned, and the dead.

Download or read book Paladin of Souls written by Lois McMaster Bujold and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most honored authors in the field of fantasy and science fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold transports us once more to a dark and troubled land and embroils us in a desperate struggle to preserve the endangered souls of a realm. Three years have passed since the widowed Dowager Royina Ista found release from the curse of madness that kept her imprisoned in her family's castle of Valenda. Her newfound freedom is costly, bittersweet with memories, regrets, and guilty secrets -- for she knows the truth of what brought her land to the brink of destruction. And now the road -- escape -- beckons. . . . A simple pilgrimage, perhaps. Quite fitting for the Dowager Royina of all Chalion. Yet something else is free, too -- something beyond deadly. To the north lies the vital border fortress of Porifors. Memories linger there as well, of wars and invasions and the mighty Golden General of Jokona. And someone, something, watches from across that border -- humans, demons, gods. Ista thinks her little party of pilgrims wanders at will. But whose? When Ista's retinue is unexpectedly set upon not long into its travels, a mysterious ally appears -- a warrior nobleman who fights like a berserker. The temporary safety of her enigmatic champion's castle cannot ease Ista's mounting dread, however, when she finds his dark secrets are entangled with hers in a net of the gods' own weaving. In her dreams the threads are already drawing her to unforeseen chances, fateful meetings, fearsome choices. What the inscrutable gods commanded of her in the past brought her land to the brink of devastation. Now, once again, they have chosen Ista as their instrument. And again, for good or for ill, she must comply.

Download or read book Cursed Soul written by T. H. Snyder and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is recommended for readers 18 years of age and older. It contains adult language and sexual scenes not intended for young readers. Outcast, deviant, loser. Cliff Benjamin never trusted anyone enough to share in his pain. For years, he's hidden from what he's done, the regrets that cause him sleepless nights, and those that he's hurt the most. Years later, life couldn't be better. He's found security in his crew, building an empire with his best friends, and creating works of art on the flesh of his clients. Nothing could change the way he feels about the men and women in his life. Kris Anne never thought she'd lose the love of her life. Trying to move on, she decides to visit her sister, Jenn, in Alabama. No matter how hard she yearns for her lost soul mate, the curse of another man plagues her thoughts day in and day out. Confused and unsure of her path in life, she wills herself to finally let go. That is until the night of Cursed Magic's grand reopening. Cliff never thought his past would come back and destroy him once and for all, he thought he'd stayed hidden long enough for the memories to seep away. Now the weight of his mistakes has put those closest to him in danger...including her. Can Cliff finally come clean and admit to the errors of his ways? Will he be able to break free of his past to keep her safe? The only way to set yourself free is to allow others in...be honest, be loyal and always be real.

Download or read book The Curse of Chalion written by Lois McMaster Bujold and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril returns to the noble household he once served as page and is named secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in line to rule. It is an assignment Cazaril dreads, for it must ultimately lead him to the place he most fears: the royal court of Cardegoss, where the powerful enemies who once placed him in chains now occupy lofty positions. But it is more than the traitorous intrigues of villains that threaten Cazaril and the Royesse Iselle here, for a sinister curse hangs like a sword over the entire blighted House of Chalion. And only by employing the darkest, most forbidden of magics can Cazaril hope to protect his royal charge -- an act that will mark him as a tool of the miraculous . . . and trap him in a lethal maze of demonic paradox.

Download or read book The Unbreakable Curse Accursed Archangels 1 written by Alexia Purdy and published by Lyrical Lit. Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-25 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Banished from paradise, she'll risk it all for one last chance to return. Recruited by a corrupt archangel named Ereziel, Thalia Brennan must find a way back through the gates of Purgatory. Tasked with killing souls so vile, this solitary huntress collects their darkness as currency back into Heaven. When one of these vile souls tells her she’ll never be able to buy her way back into Heaven, she doesn’t believe him, even when he gifts her a locket he claims is the key to her origins. Now, with a bounty on her head for killing him, she must dodge the clutches of those who want her treasure to stay alive. Finding out what the locket opens while facing the wrath of all the orders of demons and angels in the city isn't easy. Luckily, there's some handsome allies who are just as determined to solve the mystery and assist her with whatever means possible. The Accursed Archangels series is a breakneck urban fantasy adventure which will appeal to readers of angels, demons, paranormal thrillers, reverse harems, and supernatural lore. Books in this series: The Unbreakable Curse The Cursed Labyrinth - Now Available! The Irredeemable Soul - Coming September 2018

Download or read book Penric s Progress written by Lois McMaster Bujold and published by Baen Books. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MYSTERY AND MAGIC FROM A LEGENDARY MASTER Footloose nobleman Penric journeys from young lord to sorcerer and scholar in the Bastard’s Order—and solves mysteries along the way. Penric’s Demon: On the way to his betrothal, young Lord Penric happens upon a riding accident and stops to help. But the victim is a Temple divine, servant to the five gods of this world. Her avowed god is The Bastard, “master of all disasters out of season.” As she lies dying, she passes her strange powers to Penric—and changes the course of his life forever. Penric and the Shaman: Now a divine of the Bastard’s Order as well as a sorcerer and scholar, Penric must accompany a Locator of the Father’s Order assigned to capture a runaway shaman charged with the murder of his best friend. Penric’s Fox: When Penric—sorcerer, scholar, and divine in the Bastard’s Order—travels to Easthome, the capital of the Weald, he once again finds himself embroiled in a mystery. The body of a sorceress has been found in the woods, and it is up to Penric and his friends, Shaman Inglis and Locator Oswyl, to unravel a mystery mixing magic, murder, and the strange realities of Temple demons. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Penric's Demon: “A novella filled with a satisfying blend of strong characters and wry humor.”—Publishers Weekly About Lois McMaster Bujold: "The pace is breathless, the characterization thoughtful and emotionally powerful, and the author's narrative technique and command of language compelling. Highly recommended."—Booklist "If you love solid space opera rooted in strong character, you can't go wrong . . . The Warrior's Apprentice already displays the craft and the heart which would soon make Lois McMaster Bujold one of the most feted talents in SF."—SF Reviews “Bujold is adept at worldbuilding and provides a witty, character-centered plot, full of exquisite grace notes . . . fans will be thoroughly gripped and likely to finish the book in a single sitting.”—Publishers Weekly on Diplomatic Immunity

Download or read book A Curse Upon the Saints written by J. Rutger Madison and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""We were fighting a typical religious war until the goat-men arrived."" For eight years war raged between the armies of King Traden of Garmundland, convert to the Church of the Holy Family, and those united with the Holy Church of Nasir, the one true god. Victory was in the Nasirians' grasp as they lay siege to the pagan city of Silverwic. The cannon were in place to begin the final assault. That's when the Sarbarah, a race of slavers, entered the war. The "goat-men," who once enslaved the human race for thousands of years, threatened to reconquer the lands they had lost. "A Curse upon the Saints" tells the story of a bitter religious conflict from perspectives of characters on both sides. Renwick, a corrupt cardinal whose ambitions lead him to forge an alliance with the Sarbarah. Nurik, Renwick's protege, forced to choose between loyalty to his mentor and the greater good. Marisol, a young Nasirian priestess whose faith is unravelled when she learns of the scope of her church's corruption. Frederich, a solicitor and amateur musician enslaved by the Sarbarah, who must use his wits to survive long enough to escape. Leoda, Frederich's wife and priestess of the Holy Family, whose use of magic indentures her to the service of a cruel prince. Can the faithful of both religions not only make peace, but also unite in the face of this new threat to humanity?"

Download or read book The Blessing and the Curse written by Jeff S. Anderson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "magical power of the spoken word" is a topic that often comes up in a discussion of biblical blessings and curses. What is the source of social and linguistic power behind these blessings and curses? Many theologians would agree that God can and does bless, but does God also curse? If so, what does that mean to the biblical theology of the Old Testament and the Christian church? Anderson's The Blessing and the Curse applies speech act theory as one way to understand the performative function of blessings and curses. The concept of speech acts provides a method of recognizing the potent social power of language to accomplish certain ends, without drawing a hard line of distinction between word-magic and religion. Even though the chief concepts and practices of blessings and curses are deeply rooted in the broad cultural environment of the ancient Near East, tracing specific trajectories of Old Testament blessings and curses as theological themes conveys broad, inescapable implications for the biblical narrative and the Christian church.

Download or read book The Treasury of David written by Spurgeon and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Treasury of David written by Charles Haddon Spurgeon and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Deed of Paksenarrion written by Elizabeth Moon and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2001-10-01 with total page 1136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete at Last in a Single Hardcover Volume ¾the Finest Trilogy of Epic Fantasy in a Decade Paksenarrion, a simple sheepfarmer's daughter, yearns for a life of adventure and glory, such as was known to heroes in songs and story. At age seventeen she runs away from home to join a mercenary company and begins her epic life . . . Book One: Paks is trained as a mercenary, blooded, and introduced to the life of a soldier . . . and to the followers of Gird, the soldier's god. Book Two: Paks leaves the Duke's company to follow the path of Gird alone¾and on her lonely quests encounters the other sentient races of her world. Book Three: Paks the warrior must learn to live with Paks the human. She undertakes a holy quest for a lost elven prince that brings the gods' wrath down on her and tests her very limits. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). "Engrossing . . ." ¾Anne McCaffrey "A tour de force . . ." ¾Jack McDevitt "Worldbuilding in the grand tradition, background thought out to the last detail." ¾Judith Tarr "Superlative . . ." ¾Booklist "Brilliant . . . the excitement of high heroic adventure . . . will enchant the reader." ¾Bookwatch

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Download or read book A series of discourses containing a system of doctrinal experimental and practical religion written by John Buckworth and published by . This book was released on 1812 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Curse written by Sam Mason and published by Inspiring Voices. This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has evil always been part of our existence? If not, when and how did it originate? Were early humans uncivilized cave dwellers, or highly sophisticated people of superior intelligence? Was the story of Noah and the flood just a fanciful tale, or could it be an actual fact of ancient history? These and other intriguing questions are dealt with rationally, in clear understandable language, in “The Curse.”