Download or read book Darkstrider written by Aaron Hodges and published by Aaron Hodges. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A man outside of space and time, Mikael Heaton wakes in a new world. One hostile to his very existence. Offworlders are not welcome in the Seventh Realm. With his memories veiled, Mikael must defy his limitations and forge new alliances if he is to survive. There is power in this world—magic. Impossible, his instincts scream. Here though, its secrets could mean the difference between life and death. As his journey unfolds, Mikael uncovers pieces of his forgotten past. Of a world of technological wonders. And a dark secret, one best left buried. A mortal does not simply cut the ties of reality without sacrifice. But there are greater forces at play in the Seventh Realm, and Mikael will need every scrap of cunning and resolve he has at his disposal to outwit them. Can an Offworlder reforge his destiny in a new world? Or will the forces beyond the veil crush him before he has the chance?
Download or read book Voidlight written by Aaron Hodges and published by Aaron Hodges. This book was released on 2024-03-31 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victory. With the aid of Mikael Heaton—the man from another world—the Highland clans have repelled the forces of Gurria. But their efforts have woken a slumbering beast. When Gurria returns, it will not be with a mere hundred soldiers, but legions. The Highlands need allies, but now the world knows what Mikael is, that’s no easy task. The seers call him the Voidlight. Destroyer of Worlds. And with his memories of Earth returning, their prophecies may not be far off the mark. Not to be deterred, Mikael seeks new friends in enemy territory. Skarta was conquered long ago, but revolution is bubbling beneath the city's surface. Can a despised Offworlder convince them to rise up against their Gurrian overlords? Or will the Highlands fight alone—and fall like those who came before them? In this electrifying sequel, prepare for a battle of dimension distorting proportions as Mikael Heaton faces his most formidable test yet. The fate of an entire clan rests on his shoulders, and the outcome will shape the course of the Seventh Realm. With stunning twists, heart-stopping action, and a breath-taking climax, this gripping sword and sorcery sequel will leave readers on the edge of their seats, anxiously awaiting the final verdict: salvation or oblivion.
Download or read book Prophecy of Axain Box Set Books 1 4 written by Steven Atwood and published by Steven Atwood. This book was released on 2017 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War! The Darkstriders crossed the treacherous ocean to conquer the Kingdom of Axain, stopping their future demise in its tracks. Or so they thought! Ravenward: Prequel Novella The war with Darkstriders entered the Kingdom of Axain. When the Feral Orcs attacked Nightfall Meadows, Thea the Loyal charged into battle alongside King Galin IV of Ravenward and his jealous fraternal twin Kade. When the first female knight of the kingdom slain the Orc leader, Thea pledges to protect the king and his family against any aggressor, even his brother. Unknown to any of them, a dark menace hides in the shadows waiting for the right moment to strike and decapitate the noble family of Ravenward. Prophecy of Axain Seth Feran has always wanted to be a fisherman until the Darkstriders invade his village. When they attack Sally, his adoptive mother, and his adoptive father refuses to avenge her, Seth knows he must discard his childhood dreams for his duty. The Dark Elf warriors are hunting for the prophesied boy king who uses magic and will unite the world against them. Their leader, Shania, lost her brother and father to the humans, and her mouth waters at the chance for revenge. Iron Fist Keep After Galin discovers that he is the prophesied boy king and feared by the evil Darkstriders, he spends over a year learning how to use his gift at the Tadus School of Magic. Now nearly ready to graduate, Galin has to build his army to retake the throne, but no one is willing to join him until he has a major victory. Artis the Black hires Tasar, a magic-wielding Dark Elf assassin, to kill Galin without turning him into a martyr. Why him? Because Tasar never fails. Can Galin escape the assassin and gain the confidence of the people to join his cause before the kingdom is lost forever? Full Circle After the fall of Iron Fist Keep, warriors and war mages came out of hiding to join Galin’s cause. Even with their additional numbers, he does not have enough soldiers to retake the Kingdom of Axain. As the prophecy predicted, Galin, Jena, Ellis, and Mae all headed north solicit help from the Dwarf and Gnome Kings. Will they attack Staerdale Castle in time before the Darkstrider reinforcements arrive from Setan? After nearly two decades of being King, Kade of Ravenward, also known as Kade the Usurper, is a mere shadow of his former self. He wasn’t really King, everything he wanted to do had to be cleared through his Darkstrider Advisor, Tanyl. He relived the night he murdered his brother’s family in his nightmares. Kade took comfort that he never faced his nephew, Galin V of Ravenward. He wouldn’t kill Galin like he did his father. What would he do if he had no choice? What was more important, the throne or his family?
Download or read book Iron Fist Keep written by Steven Atwood and published by Steven Atwood. This book was released on 2017-05-22 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone must prove their worth After Galin discovers that he is the prophesied boy king and feared by the evil Darkstriders, he spends over a year learning how to use his gift at the Tadus School of Magic. Now nearly ready to graduate, Galin has to build his army to retake the throne, but no one is willing to join him until he has a major victory. Artis the Black hires Tasar, a magic-wielding Dark Elf assassin, to kill Galin without turning him into a martyr. Why him? Because Tasar never fails. Can Galin escape the assassin and gain the confidence of the people to join his cause before the kingdom is lost forever? Iron Fist Keepis the third installment in this Young-adult epic fantasy series. If you like fast-paced stories and a freshepic fantasy with a twist, you'll love Steven Atwood'sIron Fist Keep. Join the fight and buy your copy today! Prophecy of Axain series: 1) Ravenward - Prologue 2) Prophecy of Axain 3) Iron Fist Keep 4) Full Circle Iron Fist Keep can be found in the Young-adult fantasy, epic fantasy, sword and sorcery, and coming of age categories.
Download or read book Full Circle written by Steven Atwood and published by Steven Atwood. This book was released on 2017-05-22 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War! After the fall of Iron Fist Keep, warriors and war mages came out of hiding to join Galin’s cause. Even with their additional numbers, he does not have enough soldiers to retake the Kingdom of Axain. As the prophecy predicted, Galin, Jena, Ellis, and Mae all headed north solicit help from the Dwarf and Gnome Kings. Will they attack Staerdale Castle in time before the Darkstrider reinforcements arrive from Setan? After nearly two decades of being King, Kade of Ravenward, also known as Kade the Usurper, is a mere shadow of his former self. He wasn’t really King, everything he wanted to do had to be cleared through his Darkstrider Advisor, Tanyl. He relived the night he murdered his brother’s family in his nightmares. Kade took comfort that he never faced his nephew, Galin V of Ravenward. He wouldn’t kill Galin like he did his father. What would he do if he had no choice? What was more important, the throne or his family? Full Circle is the final chapter in the Prophecy of Axain series.
Download or read book Ravenward written by Steven Atwood and published by Steven Atwood. This book was released on 2014-08-20 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The war with Darkstriders entered the Kingdom of Axain. When the Feral Orcs attacked Nightfall Meadows, Thea the Loyal charged into battle alongside King Galin IV of Ravenward and his jealous fraternal twin Kade. When the first female knight of the kingdom slayed the Orc leader, Thea pledges to protect the king and his family against any aggressor, even his brother. Unknown to any of them, a dark menace hides in the shadows waiting for the right moment to strike and decapitate the noble family of Ravenward.
Download or read book Shang Chi By Gene Luen Yang written by Gene Yang and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2024-07-17 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Shang-Chi (2020) #1-5, Shang-Chi (2021) #1-12, Marvel's Voices: Identity (2021) #1 (Shang-Chi story), Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings (2022) #1-6, Shang-Chi: Master of the Ten Rings (2023) #1. The comic-book saga of Shang-Chi and the legendary Ten Rings! An ancient and evil secret society has remained in hiding since the death of their leader, Zheng Zu. But now a successor has been chosen: Zheng Zu's son, Shang-Chi! In a fractious family reunion, Shang-Chi gets to know the siblings he never knew he had! But who among them can he trust - and who is trying to kill him? As Shang-Chi assumes his rightful place as the leader of the Five Weapons Society, his fellow super heroes - including Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four - start to see him as the bad guy! And when he gains control of the massively powerful Ten Rings, every bounty hunter and assassin in the Marvel Universe is determined to take them from him!
Download or read book Prophecy of Axain written by Steven Atwood and published by Steven Atwood. This book was released on 2017-05-22 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder. Betrayal. Vengeance. Seth Feran has always wanted to be a fisherman until the Darkstriders invade his village. When they attack Sally, his adoptive mother, and his adoptive father refuses to avenge her, Seth knows he must discard his childhood dreams for his duty. The Dark Elf warriors are hunting for the prophesied boy king who uses magic and will unite the world against them. Their leader, Shania, lost her brother and father to the humans, and her mouth waters at the chance for revenge. Prophecy of Axain is the second installment in this young adult epic fantasy series, Prophecy of Axain. If you like fresh fantasy adventure stories with a twist, you’ll love Steven Atwood’s Prophecy of Axain. Join the fight and buy your copy today!
Download or read book Warhammer 40 000 The Ultimate Guide written by Gavin Thorpe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-10-29 with total page 1474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first-ever Warhammer 40,000 encyclopedia is here. Dive into the vast universe of Warhammer 40,000 and explore miniatures from every faction, captured in all their glory through official photography. Follow key characters throughout the evolution of their models and experience in pinpoint detail the warriors who wage endless war across the ravaged galaxy of the 41st Millennium. Explore the Warhammer 40,000 universe and its factions in striking detail: The first book of its kind, this Ultimate Guide goes into unparalleled detail on the miniatures and lore of Warhammer 40,000 and is sure to delight long-time fans and newcomers alike. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of beautifully shot photographs of Warhammer 40,000 miniatures that showcase fine details and intricate designs across each faction, from the mighty Space Marines to the ravenous Tyranids, foul Chaos Daemons, deathless Necrons – and more. Written by Guy Haley and Gav Thorpe – these prolific Black Library authors who are household names of Warhammer fandom walk you through this world with richly detailed descriptions and insights into the lore. Packed with insight into the game’s defining miniatures, Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide goes deep into the Warhammer 40,000 universe like never before. Whether you’re a new fan who wants a complete guide to the setting, a collector of miniatures, a follower of the lore, or simply looking to celebrate your favorite hobby, this must-have volume is an essential visual journey through the grim darkness of Warhammer 40,000. © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2024
Download or read book A Deepness in the Sky written by Vernor Vinge and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure. After thousands of years of searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free, innovative traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds. The group that opens trade with the aliens will reap unimaginable riches. But first, both groups must wait at the aliens' very doorstep, for their strange star to relight and for the alien planet to reawaken, as it does every two hundred and fifteen years... Amidst terrible treachery, the Qeng Ho must fight for their freedom and for the lives of the unsuspecting innocents on the planet below, while the aliens themselves play a role unsuspected by Qeng Ho and Emergents alike. More than just a great science fiction adventure, A Deepness In the Sky is a universal drama of courage, self-discovery, and the redemptive power of love. This new Tor Essentials edition of Vernor Vinge's A Deepness In the Sky includes an introduction by the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning Jo Walton, author of Among Others. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book The Zones of Thought Series written by Vernor Vinge and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 1838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This discounted ebundle of The Zones of Thought Series includes: A Fire Upon the Deep, The Children of the Sky, A Deepness in the Sky “Vinge is one of the best visionary writers of SF today.” —David Brin Thousands of years in the future, humanity is no longer alone in a universe where a mind's potential is determined by its location in space, from superintelligent entities in the Transcend, to the limited minds of the Unthinking Depths, where only simple creatures, and technology, can function. Nobody knows what strange force partitioned space into these "regions of thought," but when the warring Straumli realm use an ancient Transcendent artifact as a weapon, they unwittingly unleash an awesome power that destroys thousands of worlds and enslaves all natural and artificial intelligence. A Fire Upon The Deep — Fleeing a galactic threat, Ravna crash lands on a strange world with a ship hold full of cryogenically frozen children, the only survivors. They are taken captive by the Tines, an alien race with a harsh medieval culture, and used as pawns in a ruthless power struggle. The Children of the Sky — Ten years have passed on Tines World, and Ravna and the children have survived a war. While there is peace among the Tines, there are those among them—and among the humans—who seek power...and no matter the cost, these malcontents are determined to overturn the fledgling civilization that has taken root since the humans landed. A Deepness in the Sky — Thirty-thousand years before A Fire Upon the Deep, two human groups, the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds, stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Other Books by Vernor Vinge Realtime/Bobble Series The Peace War Marooned in Realtime Other Novels The Witling Tatja Grimm's World Rainbows End Collections Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge True Names At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Phoenix Rising written by Beth Ball and published by Grove Guardian Press. This book was released on 2022-12-13 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savior. Sacrifice. Survivor. The fates determined Rowan’s destiny before she was born. Her father said this made her special. But after he died, her conclave’s council made it clear—her fate made her nothing more than a tool. A fallen guardian appears and offers a way out. It will involve surrendering one prison for another, but what else can a chosen one expect? There is, of course, a final option, one that will require Rowan to take her fate into her own hands and seize her power for herself for the first time. Embrace your destiny and unleash your magic in this first-in-series epic fantasy novel set in the immersive, high-magic world of Eldura.
Download or read book Master Of Kung Fu Epic Collection written by Doug Moench and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Master of Kung Fu (1974) #29-53 and Annual #1. MASTER OF KUNG FU easily ranks as one of the most iconic series in Marvel history. Doug Moench and Paul Gulacys blend of kung fu action and globetrotting espionage reached beyond the already high standard for the title and pushed it to new horizons of action and adventure! Experience the thriller Crystal Connection; the debuts of the whip-cracking Pavane, the savage Razor-Fist and the lovely Leiko Wu; the showdown on Mordillos Island; the cinematic Hong Kong fight against the Cat; the tense intrigue of Oriental Expediters; the mystery of MI-6s mole; and the sweeping scale of The Return of Fu Manchu! Each adventure will have you on the edge of your seat, so dont hold back! Enter the world of Shang-Chi!
Download or read book Daughter of the Spear written by J. Michael Robertson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-09-06 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two years ago Kiara was a young untried Battle Maid. In those days her goals were simple: become a battle-tested warrior and wed her foster-brother, Ciaran. Then the Goddess Danu gave Ciaran the quest to find the legendary Sunspear to keep it from falling into the hands of the Shadow. Kiara follows him and is set on a path binding her to a destiny not of her choosing. She soon learns that being a Psian capable of using the vast psionic powers of her inner mind is anything but simple. Her life and that of her beloved foster brother have changed drastically. Ciaran has become the Warrior of the Three Moons and she is the captive of the Dark Gods most powerful Ring Lord. She has to escape before he sets her Darksoul free her conscious mind, turning her into a servant of the Shadow. Her every action becomes focused on escape, but she is alone and surrounded by powerful men who plan to use her for their own dark purposes. One Ring Lord plans to Turn her to the Shadow and make her High Queen of the ireanni Celts. Another wants to use her as bait to draw Ciaran into a trap. A chance meeting with a Scythian Prince in the City of Kiriath sets him plotting to kidnap her and make her his concubine. Unable to use her psionic powers, she is forced to negotiate the treacherous waters of intrigue using only her wit and skills as a warrior. The conspiracies of mortal men, however, are not the only threat she must confront. The Gods of Shadow become aware of her and her relationship to the Warrior of the Three Moons and send deadly Shadowelf assassins and Uruket Bloodwarriors to bring her to the Stone of Tears.
Download or read book Shang Chi And The Ten Rings written by Gene Yang and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2023-04-12 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collect SHANG-CHI AND THE TEN RINGS #1-6 and SHANG-CHI: MASTER OF THE TEN RINGS #1.The true origin of the Ten Rings! Shang-Chi has gained possession of some of the most powerful weapons in the universe, but so much concentrated energy has not gone unnoticed. Every bounty hunter, assassin and evil syndicate in the Marvel Universe is coming to take the Rings from him! Bad timing for Shang-Chi's old flame, Leiko Wu, to show up with a mission to rescue their old spy ally, Clive Reston. Can Shang-Chi save his friend while protecting the Ten Rings at the same time? Don't count on it! The responsibility and the truth about his deadly weapons may be too much for him to bear as the stage is set for the fight of Shang-Chi's life! The Game of Rings is afoot!
Download or read book Conquest written by Aaron Hodges and published by Aaron Hodges. This book was released on 2022 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reign of the Alfur has ended. Talamh has been liberated. For once, humanity are the conquerors. So why does Rydian Holt feel like they lost? With the destruction of the Haze, Talamh has been revealed to the universe. But the realm beyond their world is not what Rydian and his fellows were told. The Alfur lied. It is not they who rule the galaxy, but humanity. Led by the autocratic Federation, their empire spans galaxies. Returning to Talamh after six months training his powers, Rydian finds his former masters enslaved. Condemned to fight and die in the arena, few of the Alfur remain. Conquerors they might have been, but Rydian can’t help but wonder if this was the fate they deserved. Afterall, some had helped him. Some had saved him. He can’t fight the Federation. Not alone. But there are still mysteries on his home world, powers that even the Federation fear. Can Rydian Holt unlock the secret of their species’ shared past and finally bring peace between human and Alfur? Or will his desperate gamble lead to the destruction of everyone and everything he has ever known?
Download or read book Dragon Born written by Aaron Hodges and published by Aaron Hodges. This book was released on 2017-12-29 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
