Download or read book No Good Dragon Goes Unpunished written by Rachel Aaron and published by . This book was released on 2023-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2016 RT Magazine Reviewers' Choice Award!When Julius overthrew his mother and took control of his clan, he thought he was doing right by everyone. But sharing power isn't part of any proper dragon's vocabulary, and with one seat still open on the new ruling council, all of Heartstriker is ready to do whatever it takes to get their claws on it, including killing the Nice Dragon who got them into this mess in the first place.To keep his clan together and his hide intact, Julius is going to have to find a way to make his bloodthirsty siblings play fair. But there's more going on in Heartstriker Mountain than politics. Every family has its secrets, but the skeletons in Bethesda's closet are dragon-sized, and with Algonquin's war looming over all of them, breaking his clan wide open might be the only hope Julius has of saving it.(No Good Dragon Goes Unpunished is book #3 of an urban fantasy set 90 years in the future - featuring a kind dragon protagonist, a kick-ass female mage, and a heaping helping of dragon-family drama.)

Download or read book Nice Dragons Finish Last written by Rachel Aaron and published by . This book was released on 2023-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book #1 in the beloved Heartstrikers series, a unique and magic-filled Urban Fantasy about the messy lives--and even messier pasts--of a modern dragon clan. Now complete at 5 books!As the smallest dragon in the Heartstriker clan, Julius survives by a simple code: keep quiet, don't cause trouble, and stay out of the way of bigger dragons. But this meek behavior doesn't fly in a family of ambitious magical predators, and his mother, Bethesda the Heartstriker, has finally reached the end of her patience.Now, sealed in his human form and banished to the DFZ--a vertical metropolis built on the ruins of Old Detroit--Julius has one month to prove he can be a ruthless dragon or kiss his true shape goodbye forever. But in a city of modern mages and vengeful spirits where dragons are considered monsters to be exterminated, he's going to need some serious help to survive this test. He only hopes humans are more trustworthy than dragons...(Nice Dragons Finish Last is an urban fantasy set 90 years in the future - featuring a kind protagonist, a kick-ass female mage, and more grumpy dragons than you can shake a stick at.)Winner of the 2015 Audie Audio Book Award in Fantasy!Start the series that won back-to-back RT Magazine Reviewers' Choice Awards!Heartstrikers reading order:-Nice Dragons Finish Last-One Good Dragon Deserves Another-No Good Dragon Goes Unpunished-A Dragon of a Different Color-Last Dragon Standing

Download or read book The Creeping Darkness of Janaidar The Stolen Man Trilogy Book Two written by Robert Dean Holland and published by Roxytone LLC. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beneath the Cape of Orion—on planet Janaidar—in a parallel universe, a dying Imperial dragon awakens from deep-time compelled to kill a dreaded NuliZhu slavemaster hiding in the Upper Hangar and Staging Area of The-Sleeping-City. Instead, he discovers a hapless human fully transformed into a cyborg by the artificial-sapience known as the WuShi. The stolen man’s name is Elijah. A gigantic flying-saucer hovers high above the early industrial riverfront of Bahndahn Towne. Jackal-headed aliens drop grenades of billowing green paralysis gas. All the people fall—many die outright. After over 5,000-years, the NuliZhu transgalactic slavers from the Empire of Ra are back! Ensconced in the base of a city-sized dodecahedron, The-Creeping-Darkness aspect of the WuShi suddenly finds itself tangled in trillions of lines of ancient code blistering its hyper-processors—a kind of machine-madness. It fires a lucent beam of crackling light up through the core of the city to a precessing cuboid above the Central Obelisk to harden the faces of The-Sleeping-City into battle-mode. Power is short. It desperately needs its newly created power-master, for a lack of power is the only thing stopping it from enslaving the entire multiverse. It must also overcome the Guardian Dragons of Janaidar—whom it fears above all else—for only they can destroy it. In the town of Riverbend, false high priestess and usurper Yenara explores her evil powers in The-Baneful-Chaos. She coldly watches as her left hand rips the ka of the hostler’s son free. His body quakes. Vaporous trails of life-elixir bear witness to the foul murder. Spasms of pleasure ripple through her belly as she imbibes the vital essence of the ill-fated lad.

Download or read book Sky Dragons written by Anne McCaffrey and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Scores of dragons are dead after plague swept across the world of Pern, and now the Weyrs are struggling to rebuild before Threadfall destroys everything—and everyone—left alive. Their best hope lies with a group of new dragonriders who have volunteered to brave the dangers of an unexplored island populated by vicious wild felines and voracious tunnel-snakes to create a safe home for their young dragons, whose offspring will hopefully replenish Pern’s decimated population. But their leader, Xhinna, the first female rider of a blue dragon, faces an uphill battle to win the respect of her peers, especially after tragedy leaves the new colony reeling. The way forward seems to lie with the awesome ability of the dragons to travel through time. But that power comes with risks: By venturing into the past, Xhinna may jeopardize the very future she has sworn to save. “Memorable characters and a good balance of individual dramas and large-scale action make this a strong addition to the Pern saga.”—Library Journal “Longtime fans will enjoy the latest adventures of the cheerful dragonriders and their colorful mounts.”—Publishers Weekly “McCaffrey will be remembered, rightly, as one of science fiction’s grand masters.”—Tor.com

Download or read book The Dragon s Lover A Dragon Shifter Romance Falling For a Dragon Book 3 written by Mac Flynn and published by Crescent Moon Studios, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the advice of the celestial being of the mountains, Kate and her handsome dragon companion Ros find themselves on the edge of the vast Sahra desert, and on the verge of a harrowing journey. The pair join a caravan set to cross the wide swath of sands, but the pack hasn't even set out before they hear rumors of trouble. The huge worm that protects the caravans has instead turned on them, and the local commander means to find out why. On their journey they're joined by a troupe of tumblers, a witch with a secret, a beautiful woman with a thing for Ros, and a handsome youth with a death wish. Together the crowd cross the desert and find themselves battling not only the elements, but the local Pactus, a fine group of people who have a taste for exotic flesh. The bane of the marauders makes its appearance and hell rises from the sands as the group fights for survival, and Kate fights for a little alone time with her devilishly seductive dragon friend.

Download or read book Dragon Lord Messiah written by Elijah Stone and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: the introduction of the cybernetic human interface modem causes absolute global social order, until this new technology leads to the next step of human technology; the "REALITY-SHUNT" projector processor. The resulting war for this absolute power decimates society and the ecology until the hero makes HIS appearance.

Download or read book The Vermillion Dragon written by Ray Johnson and published by Club Lighthouse Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-21 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three Vermillion Dragon soldiers are waiting for Sondra Larkin when she returns to her apartment. She lives near the UCLA campus and is returning from a study group in the student union. The men grab her and a breathing mask placed over her face, then everything fades to a murky black. Her parents are independently wealthy, living on a sprawling twenty acre estate in Santa Barbara, California. Ransom seems the obvious reason for the kidnapping, yet after three days, nothing is heard from the kidnappers. Sondra’s father is long-time contributor to the campaigns of the President. He seeks the President’s help because he feels the FBI is not accomplishing anything meaningful. Because of the father’s influence, the Deputy Director assigns Rick Jefferies, his best off-books agent at Langley, to the case. Interagency problems will surface with a vengeance if the FBI discovers that someone from another agency is working an obvious kidnapping. Both agencies are extremely territorial. The Vermillion Dragon, a Vietnamese crime syndicate, had contracted to deliver a blonde virgin to the head of the Durango Cartel. The Durango Cartel is attempting to expand into the territory of its powerful neighbors: the Sinaloa Cartel led by El Chapo, to the west and the Zacatecas Cartel, led by El Tigre to the east. Sondra is transported on a container ship to Mazatlan and then accompanied by a Vermillion Dragon captain to Durango. Rick and Kim, his partner with a checkered past, along with the help of a backup agent and a shooter, battle their way into Durango Cartel territory. Mexico’s merciless streets push them to their limits as the lives of Sondra and many others hang in the balance. They must fight off cartel soldiers, corrupt Mexican Police and Vermillion Dragon assassins, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. They are constantly outnumbered and outgunned. In terms of lives lost, the rescue attempt is extremely expensive; with few people left standing.

Download or read book The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady written by Sharon J. Mondragón and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A knitting group's change of scenery changes lives in unexpected ways Margaret, Rose, Jane, and Fran had a good thing going: meet every week in the quiet of their peaceful chapel and knit prayer shawls. No muss, just ministry. That is, until their pastor boots them out of the church in his last-ditch effort to revive the dwindling congregation. Uptight Margaret isn't having it. Knitting prayer shawls where people can watch is the most ridiculous idea she's ever heard of, and she's heard plenty. Prayer belongs in the church, not out among the heathen masses. How are they supposed to knit holiness into these shawls if they're constantly distracted by the public? But with no choice, the others embrace the challenge. They pack their knitting bags and drag Margaret—grumbling the whole way—to the mall with them. She can't wait to prove them all wrong when it fails miserably, and show the pastor that she always knows best. Without the familiar mold the group has been stuck in, their own losses, pain, and struggles rise to the surface. And the people and situations they encounter every time they try to sit quietly and knit are taking them a lot further out of their comfort zone than they ever imagined. Can they find the courage to tackle the increasing number of knotty issues they learn about in the community--or will the tangle be too much to unravel? Sharon J. Mondragon's debut is warm and delightful, full of real laughter, grief, and personality. It beautifully illustrates the power of women across generations to reach people for Christ

Download or read book Army Brats David Pernilla and the Magic Dino Dragon written by Henry Louis Haynes and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2022-10-26 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The young adult story "Army Brats: David, Pernilla and the Magic Dino Dragon" invites readers to explore 1969-70, a time of the first moon landing, an unpopular war, racial unrest and rapid social change. For many teenagers at the time, life revolved around rock and roll and sports, not video games, texting and social media. Fifteen-year-old David Stevenson must discover who objects to his interracial rock band and taboo romance before the person terrorizes these military brats again. A magic dino dragon that comes from Vietnam helps detect lies, locate missing people and objects, and assists with a larger mystery.

Download or read book The Moon and The Dragon written by Baron James Ashanti and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary poetry is either the "Emperor's New Clothes" or a stiff artifact made from tailored sounds and words. Like that famous, awfully candid child, I'm here to shout what the reader ought to see in this nifty and unique new book. The Moon and The Dragon brings to light the sureness of the Oriental soul! Serene and fiery at the same time, every word is bound together with silken ties of love and thoughts that add to a fuller, more rewarding appreciation of Ashanti's "cherry blossoms"; "morning dance of Mother Earth's prayers" and humanity's struggle for peace and freedom. What an artistic, courageous triumph-whew! JULIE O'YANG Novelist & Visual Artist Amsterdam, Netherlands As I read, I find that Mr. Ashanti is a master poet and a prolific writer. Mr. Ashanti carefully has crafted the long standing struggles and repression on the mainland of China, as well as the trials and tribulations of Chinese-Americans. With extensive and accurate research on Chinese culture and mythology infused together he conjures a substantial and impressive collaboration of immense passionate writing. The Moon and The Dragon depicts a very expressive descriptive poetical outlet of hardships endured yet enriches a full immersion of Asian culture specifically Chinese. TINA CHAN Poet--New York, NY

Download or read book The Dragon Slayer written by Jonathan Hyde and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Rayback wanders from country to country with his Australian wife, Claudia. Their final destination is Russia, where they settle with two young children. Over time, Claudia begins to feel marginalized in her life at home. She views Michael as a house-husband and a slave to their daughters. In anger Claudia turns to a Russian businessman with money and power. Interested in Russian art, Claudia is attracted to Yuri's idea of smuggling icons across the border into Finland. Claudia gets caught. Yuri gets killed. Claudia's defense at her trial is in the hands of an attractive young attorney, one of Michael's acquaintances. Claudia is suspicious, but Michael convinces her that Tanya is a brilliant trial lawyer with an impressive record of wins. Tanya's strategy rests on punishment, not on guilt or innocence. Central to Tanya's argument is a psychological profile of Claudia in the context of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Download or read book How To Tell If Your Co workers Are From Mars written by Christina Hamlett and published by Booktango. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Heart Of The Dragon Keeper written by Bernard Towle and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book In a Fix written by Linda Grimes and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The start of an original new urban fantasy series starring human chameleon Ciel Halligan.

Download or read book 2 in 1 Angela Castle Dragon Down Under Dragon Down Under Two Plus One written by Angela Castle and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DRAGON DOWN UNDER: Accused of a crime he did not commit, dragon shifter Kaden, has been exiled to the human realm. His only chance for survival is to find a remote, warm dry place to live, as both man and dragon. Deeply in debt, Terrie Holbrook has no choice but to sell her family's remote cattle station in the far North of Australia, and a mysterious buyer saves the property from falling into the hands of a mining company. The overwhelming attraction between them has Terrie on the run, with one large, blue dragon on the chase. Things take a violent turn when the mining company owner comes after what lies beneath their land. They discover an ancient puzzle, dating back to the time of gods and men. When Terrie is threatened, Kaden must do whatever it takes to save his one true mate—and the world—from the hands of a mad man. DRAGON DOWN UNDER TWO PLUS ONE: Dar and Jax, two dragon shifters, exiled from the dragon realm, are forced to make a home—away from the humans—deep in the Australian desert. Their fortunes change when they find a curvy woman, near death, on their doorstep. The moment the brothers touch her, their inner dragons roar to life. She is a true mate, not just to one of them, but both. They must share her! Dar and Jax move quickly to heal their new treasure, claim her for their own and seek revenge on her ex-fiancée, who tried to kill their woman by leaving her to die in the desert.

Download or read book Falling for a Dragon Box Set Dragon Shifter Romance written by Mac Flynn and published by Crescent Moon Studios, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-06-27 with total page 1005 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete Falling for a Dragon series featuring all five ebooks! Who knew a single drop of blood could change a whole world? For Kate Dena that world is a fantastical new place where adventure and danger await, but she's not alone in facing the evil encroaching on the land. A handsome dragon shifter stands by her side, and together the pair must face the growing darkness and learn her true destiny.

Download or read book Soul of Smoke written by Caitlyn McFarland and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2015-07-27 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a hike deep in the Rocky Mountains, Kai Monahan watches as a dozen dragons—actual freaking dragons—battle beneath a fat white moon. When one crashes nearly dead at her feet and transforms into a man, Kai does the only thing a decent person could: she grabs the nearest sword and saves his life. As the dragon/man, Rhys, recovers from the attack, a chance brush of skin against skin binds him inextricably to Kai. Becoming heartsworn to a human—especially such a compelling one—is the last thing Rhys wants. But with an ancient enemy gathering to pit dragons against humanity and his strength nearly depleted, Kai has just become the one thing Rhys needs. A complete bond will give him the strength to fight; a denied bond means certain death. Kai is terrified at the thought of allowing any dragon into her mind…or her heart. Accepting the heartswearing and staying with the dragons means sacrificing everything, and Kai must decide if her freedom is worth risking Rhys's life—a life more crucial to the fate of humanity than she could possibly know. Book One of the Dragonsworn trilogy 95,000 words