Download or read book Desperate Pawns written by B.R. Stateham and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2024-02-17 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The war between Dragon and Man continues unabated, as it has for over a thousand years. Roland and Ursala have decided to stop fleeing from those who wish to destroy them. Both Dragonkind and Humankind have renounced Roland as Malus Apostate. Ursala, the promised Fifth Sister among Dragonkind, is prophesied to unite all of her kind and lead them into the ultimate war against humanity. She, too, must die. But is the prophecy immutable, and truly from the gods... or can it change in ways no mortal could imagine? An epic fantasy adventure, DESPERATE PAWNS is the third book in B.R. Stateham's Roland Of The High Crags series.
Download or read book Desperate Pawns written by B R Stateham and published by . This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The war between Dragon and Man continues unabated, as it has for over a thousand years. Roland and Ursala have decided to stop fleeing from those who wish to destroy them. Both Dragonkind and Humankind have renounced Roland as Malus Apostate. Ursala, the promised Fifth Sister among Dragonkind, is prophesied to unite all of her kind and lead them into the ultimate war against humanity. She, too, must die. But is the prophecy immutable, and truly from the gods... or can it change in ways no mortal could imagine? An epic fantasy adventure, DESPERATE PAWNS is the third book in B.R. Stateham's Roland Of The High Crags series. This is the large print edition of Desperate Pawns, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Download or read book Fortune s Pawn written by Rachel Bach and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Firefly and Elizabeth Moon will lap up this action-packed military science fiction series. Welcome to the start of a thrilling new space adventure, starring female mercenary Deviana Morris . . . Deviana Morris isn't your average mercenary. She has plans. Big ones. And a ton of ambition. One of those is going to get her killed one day - but not just yet. Not when she just got a job on a tiny trade ship with a nasty reputation for surprises. The Glorious Fool isn't misnamed: it likes to get into trouble. And with a reputation for bad luck that makes one year as security detail on this ship equal to five years everywhere else - Devi knows she's found the perfect way to get the jump on the next part of her Plan. But the Fool doesn't give up its secrets without a fight, and one year might be more than even Devi can handle. Review for FORTUNE'S PAWN: 'This book kicked ass . . . I just loved it!' - FELICIA DAY 'Devi is hands-down one of the best sci-fi heroines I've read in years' - RT BOOK REVIEWS 'Rollicking space opera starring a tough, sexy, armor-clad space chick . . . [Bach] does a nice job of painting a scenario that, if familiar - think the space marines of the Alien franchise or the motley crew of Firefly - allows her plenty of room for action. And action aplenty is what she delivers . . . Lots of fun' - KIRKUS REVIEWS
Download or read book Roland of the High Crags Books 1 3 written by B.R. Stateham and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2024-02-21 with total page 1081 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three books in Roland Of The High Crags, a series of epic fantasy novels by B.R. Stateham, now available in one volume! Evil Arises: As a warrior monk, Roland has taken vows to protect humanity from all evil. For centuries, that meant that the Bretan monks faced the Dragon armies. But when Roland is tasked to protect a dragon princess, he realizes that the child is the ultimate weapon... and a chance to end the forever war for good. Treacherous Brethren: Roland swore to protect and raise the small dragon princess as his own. But it is the child who fuels the fear burning in the hearts of both dragon and man; she was designed to unite all dragonkind under one banner and wage the final war against humanity. Now, their enemies want them found and destroyed, and the warrior monk's resolve and strength will be put to the ultimate test. Desperate Pawns: As the war between Dragon and Man rages on, Roland and Ursala have decided to stop fleeing from those who wish to destroy them. Ursala is prophesised to unite her kind and lead them into the ultimate war against humanity. But is the prophecy immutable, or can it change in ways no mortal could imagine?
Download or read book Last Summer in the City written by Gianfranco Calligarich and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first novel from award-winning author Gianfranco Calligarich to be published in English, Last Summer in the City is a witty and despairing classic of Italian literature. Biting, tragic, and endlessly quotable, this translated edition features an introductory appreciation from longtime fan New York Times bestselling author André Aciman. In a city smothering under the summer sun and an overdose of la dolce vita, Leo Gazarra spends his time in an alcoholic haze, bouncing between run-down hotels and the homes of his rich and well-educated friends, without whom he would probably starve. At thirty, he’s still drifting: between jobs that mean nothing to him, between human relationships both ephemeral and frayed. Everyone he knows wants to graduate, get married, get rich—but not him. He has no ambitions whatsoever. Rather than toil and spin, isn’t it better to submit to the alienation of the Eternal City, Rome, sometimes a cruel and indifferent mistress, sometimes sweet and sublime? There can be no half measures with her, either she’s the love of your life or you have to leave her. First discovered by Natalia Ginzburg, Last Summer in the City is a forgotten classic of Italian literature, a great novel of a stature similar to that of The Great Gatsby or The Catcher in the Rye. Gianfranco Calligarich’s enduring masterpiece has drawn comparisons to such writers as Truman Capote, Ernest Hemingway, and Jonathan Franzen and is here made available in English for the first time.
Download or read book Slighted Pawn written by Mungamuru and published by Mungamuru. This book was released on 2023-07-30 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart of bustling Mumbai, a death on a local train station platform sends shockwaves. Varun Khanna, Chess Premier League's dynamic CEO, is now a prime suspect. To clear his name, he turns to Detective Jimmy Sen and tech-whiz Tej Kumar. As they dig in, secrets unravel. The victim, Prashant Naik, an investigative journalist, was digging deep into the league's shady underbelly. It's a rollercoaster of twists and turns, navigating a chessboard of lies, betrayals, and corruption in the world of tournaments. Suspects are aplenty, each with their own motives and stories. The plot thickens as Jimmy and Tej play a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The truth is their most dangerous adversary. Just when they think they've cracked it, curveballs come flying. Slighted Pawn uncovers a tale of ambition, humiliation, greed, and vengeance. Can Jimmy and Tej checkmate the real culprit before it's too late? Time's ticking.
Download or read book King or Pawn written by Hugh Robertson and published by Alresford Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-09 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did the world's most famous playboy prince become a king and then a traitor?King or Pawn? - Volume One of the dramatic saga The Fools' Crowns - weaves fact and fiction as dramatic events unfold. King Edward VIII is forced to face a terrible choice - his throne or his love. The King, the Royal family, courtiers, politicians, diplomats, friends, enemies and spies all play a part in a drama that rocks a nation and an empire.From Buckingham Palace in London to the Chancellory in Berlin; from the King's retreat in Windsor Great Park, Fort Belvedere, to Hitler's mountain lair at Berchtesgarden, the intrigue unfolds. Was the King no more than an immature and naive hedonist whose self-obsessed adolescent nature was swayed by flattery? Or, ominously, did he see his future with Wallis Simpson, his wife and queen, and he the monarch of the kingdom of a united Great Britain and Germany, created and ruled by Adolf Hitler's Third Reich?Was the King manipulated into abdicating because he and his lover were a threat to the very country of which he was monarch? Was he a traitor or a mere pawn in the great game that was leading Europe and the world to war?
Download or read book First Lost Risen written by Patricia L Graham and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story begins in the Atlantic Ocean from where the reader is transported to modern day Jamaica and a mystery surrounding a young girl who has been found on a beach. Set mainly in contemporary times, the story also travels back in time with consequences for a number of characters living in the present.
Download or read book Marvel Year By Year A Visual History New Edition written by Tom DeFalco and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 3209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume. Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favorite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company's first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today. Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists who developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV. Explore the pages of this magnificent Marvel book to discover: - Timeless art from the original comic books on every page that brings the text vividly to life. - Easy to navigate, chronological presentation of key events, plus an extensive index. - Written by leading Marvel historians: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Matthew K. Manning, and Stephen (Win) Wiacek. This latest edition to DK's best-selling encyclopedic Marvel publications offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of information about the company and its vast creations, bringing the Marvel story fully up-to-date with information on all the company's achievements. The format is accessible and easy-to-navigate, showcasing chronological presentations of Marvel milestones alongside real-life events, as well as an extensive index. A must-have volume for all Marvel fans from age 12 to adult, whether for readers interested in popular culture and comic books, or fans of Marvel comics and movies seeking to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the company's history, impact, trends, and huge output.
Download or read book Doctor Strange Epic Collection written by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting material from Strange Tales (1951) #110-111 And #114-146 And Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2. A vain man driven by greed and hubris, Dr. Stephen Strange was a world-renowned surgeon until the night a car accident crippled his hands. Broken and destitute, he journeyed to Tibet to seek a cure from a legendary healer. There he found not a man of medicine, but the venerable Ancient One and the path to the mystic arts! From Doctor Stranges eerie Greenwich Village home, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created new dimensions and otherworldly terrors unlike anything seen before. These classic first stories remain as influential today as they were to 1960s counterculture. In this premiere volume, experience the debut of iconic characters including Baron Mordo, Eternity, Dormammu and the Mindless Ones as well as Stranges faithful servant Wong and the mystic mistress Clea!
Download or read book The Borrowed Life written by Holly Hampton and published by Rawl Hardial. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Borrowed Life: A Gripping Psychological Thriller Their perfect life was a lie. Now, they must pay the price. Olivia Davis's world shatters when her husband vanishes, leaving behind a mountain of debt and a chilling mystery. Forced to confront the devastating truth of his deception, Olivia finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, hunted by ruthless forces from her husband's hidden past. Fueled by desperation and a mother's fierce love, Olivia embarks on a perilous journey, shedding her ordinary life for a terrifying existence in the shadows. She teams up with her best friend, Sarah, whose own dark secrets emerge, revealing a strength and cunning neither of them knew they possessed. Together, they transform into unlikely warriors, their fight for survival blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator, love and betrayal. They navigate a treacherous underworld of deception, violence, and shattered trust, their every move a desperate gamble against a relentless enemy. As they uncover the truth behind her husband's disappearance, they are confronted with a chilling question: how far will they go to protect the ones they love? Can they reclaim their lives from the clutches of a monstrous underworld, or will the darkness they embrace consume them entirely? A thrilling psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, The Borrowed Life is a chilling exploration of love, loss, and the terrifying lengths a mother will go to protect her family. Fans of Gone Girl and The Silent Patient will devour this gripping tale of survival, sacrifice, and the monstrous choices we make in the face of unimaginable darkness.
Download or read book Orphan Agent Prima Pawn written by Elizabeth Kiem and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 1958, and 16-year-old Svetlana is stuck in a Moscow orphanage Her dream of becoming a dancer comes true: she's invited to join The Bolshoi Ballet, whose power as a symbol of Soviet prowess is unmatched - except perhaps by the dreaded KGB secret police. Sveta is stunned when officers show up at her door, claiming to know about a trance she once fell into. Some very powerful people believe Sveta is capable of serving the regime as much more than a dancer. They want to enlist her against the West as a psychic spy. Now she must explore this other talent if she is to survive.
Download or read book Vampire Court White Pawn written by Ingrid Seymour and published by Ingrid Seymour. This book was released on with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bianca is a Trove. Her blood is so powerful it allows vampires to stroll in the sunlight. She lives a life of masquerade parties, governesses, and flirting with eligible men like the handsome thief, Nyro Stonehelm, who openly defies the vampire King and Queen. Soon a visit from the King brings Bianca face to face with a terrible reality—her father has gambled away everything, and still owes the King’s Court more. To set an example, the King executes her father. That one fateful morning, Bianca loses everything she ever knew. With his last breath, her father confesses she’s a Trove and begs her to run. Instead, she swears revenge and joins the Queen’s Court, determined to destroy the King one day. Now, she must live in a vampire nest, at the risk of being discovered and made into a blood slave. Her only reprieve is her budding love for a thief, who also has a grudge against their vampire monarchs and whose life is equality in danger. Will her hunger for revenge bring about Bianca and her lover’s end? Or will it be their salvation? A vampire tale like no other. If you love fantasy with spellbinding world-building, this COMPLETE series is for you. The action, romance, and intrigue will sweep you off your feet and leave you wanting more.
Download or read book PAWN written by H.J. Ted Gresham and published by Road Warrior Press. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PAWN - A Novel About Reality by H.J. Ted Gresham Richard Cleveland isn’t a happy man. His marriage is falling apart and there’s nothing he can do to stop it. On a late fall evening he takes a drive, just to clear his head and think a while. When he arrived home his wife was frantic. His short drive should have taken less than an hour but he arrived home after more than three hours. He could not account for that time. And that was just the beginning… Richard Cleveland takes a journey down the rabbit hole, a twisting, turning, convoluted trip into a world where nothing is what it seems and nobody can be trusted. He’s forced to face a reality that changes everything. He’s thrust into a world that exists only in the shadows, a world of secrets, intrigue, and conspiracy. And he discovers that not even love is what it seems. In the end Richard realizes he’s merely a pawn, an insignificant blip in a secret war that has no boundaries. This is a story of fear, and horror, of love lost and faith destroyed. It’s a work of fiction, but it represents a reality that few comprehend and even fewer believe exists. Follow along, as Richard Cleveland takes you into the dark, foreboding world of alien abductions.
Download or read book Pawn written by Barbara Anna Marjanovic and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The whole situation started not more than ten years ago. I was 18. I enrolled in a prestigious university, began Donna Lake's story. Then, she met Matthew Manchino, a smooth, suave Italian boy with all the right moves. At first life was good, marriage came and her life began, one that was full of hope. She had everything; a good-looking husband, a beautiful home, and her school--then it all changed. Drugs, arms dealing--they all became part of life and life wasn't as wonderful as Donna thought it would be. Each day went by, and each day was worse than the next. What was she to do? One day, she woke up and her whole world fell apart--she was dead on paper, but now she had a chance to get her own revenge--through the FBI. Yet, the FBI has its own twists and turns, moles and other insiders, and Donna becomes their player. Who does Donna believe? Is there anyone she can trust? Pawn: A Novel is a book about love, lies, deception and a woman's need to survive. It's Donna's tale--her life.
Download or read book Destiny s Pawn written by Mary Daheim and published by Epicenter Press. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topaz-eyed, tawny-haired Morgan Todd of Faux Hall is on the verge of glorious womanhood. Though sent to England's King Henry VIII's court as a lady-in-waiting on Queen Anne Boleyn, Morgan has one unwavering desire: to be reunited with the man she loves, Sean O'Connor. But Sean, a Catholic, is not in the good graces of the King, and by no fault of hers, Morgan is no longer the young virgin who first kissed him. Mistaken for a willing servant in a field near her family's estate, she has been ravished by a passing nobleman. Morgan's powerful uncle, Sir Thomas Cromwell, arranges a marriage for his niece to further his own ambitions. The alliance with Sir James Sinclair sends a heartsick Morgan to a loveless union and a desolate castle on the North Sea. But the cruelest blow of all is when she discovers that James's younger brother, Francis Sinclair, is the nobleman who deflowered her. Although pallid James proves to be an indifferent groom, Francis stirs Morgan in ways Sean never did. Who will bow to King Henry's defiance of the Pope and who will cling to their Catholic faith? The wrong choice can lead to torture, the Tower, and the executioner's axe. Though strong-willed and courageous, Morgan is a helpless pawn in the games of the King, Cromwell, and their toadies. Motherhood, war, and intrigue will come between them, but through it all, Morgan never stops yearning for Francis. Despite his rough North Country ways, he is an honorable man in a land of schemers. And only Francis shares the passion for life and the instincts for survival that match her own.
Download or read book A Pawn in the Game written by William Henry Fitchett and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
