Download or read book Wyvern s Secret Mage Chronicles Book 2 written by Joanna Mazurkiewicz and published by Joanna Mazurkiewicz. This book was released on with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Astri wins the final contest, becoming the Duke’s assistant, things take a turn for the worse. She realises that she might have made a dreadful, life-altering mistake. Visitors from Samara join the duke inside the castle and suddenly tragedy strikes. A young girl is found stabbed to death in Astir's old chamber–when only late the night before, Astri herself had slept in that very bed. Could it be possible the killer murdered the wrong shifter? In a series of dangerous situations and tumultuous magical trials, secrets about Astri’s past are revealed. With Astri's past now in the forefront, her life is in even more danger than before. Will the killer be identified before another murder takes place?
Download or read book Secret Mage written by Rebecca Jaycox and published by . This book was released on 2020-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some secrets are too deadly to keep, some bloodlines too powerful to contain ... Reggie Lang might only be seventeen, but she's had to grow up fast. Losing a father as a baby made things hard enough, but when her mom turned to alcohol for refuge, Reggie had to hold things together. She still does. If only she could escape it all ... When the other kids at school start calling her a freak, things only get tougher. What's worse, she worries they're right. Reggie shouldn't be able to bring dead creatures back to life but somehow she can? If it wasn't for her ride-or-die best friend, she'd have completely lost it by now. When a mysterious man invades Reggie's dreams, is it just another sign that she's falling apart? He claims he's her guardian - that he's from another world. He tells her that her father's killer is there ... ... and that now an evil mage is gunning for her, destroying anything in his way. Reggie's always wanted to escape her life, but not like this. Does she really have to run to protect the people she loves? Who will take care of her mom? The man in her dreams says he'll teach her about magic and protect her. That he'll send someone he trusts to collect her. That her blood makes her powerful. It's a hard choice, but ultimately protecting her mom is worth anything. The magic-saturated world she discovers might be full of wonders, but the horrors are worse than she could have imagined. Can the man sent to guide her really protect her, or is the sign of his slavery an omen of what will happen to her? Reggie will be pushed to her limits as she attempts her treacherous journey, struggling to adapt to a strange new world and learning to wield her powers. The Dark Mage isn't easily evaded. He rules this world with a bloody fist. Because it's blood he's after-Reggie's blood. And avoiding capture might just be the toughest thing Reggie has ever faced.
Download or read book Aakuta the Dark Mage Forgotten Legacy 4 written by Richard S. Tuttle and published by KBS Publishing. This book was released on 2003-10-15 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lord Marak tries to gain support from the lords of Khadora as the Jiadin invasion begins. Complicating the situation is the arrival of a male mage, something unheard of in Khadora.
Download or read book The Mage in Black written by Jaye Wells and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sequel to Red-Headed Stepchild from USA Today Bestselling author Jaye Wells. . . Sabina Kane doesn't have the best track record when it comes to family. After all, her own grandmother, the leader of the vampire race, just tried to kill her. When she arrives in New York to meet the mage side of her family, the reunion takes the fun out of dysfunctional. On top of that, the Hekate Council wants to use her as a pawn in the brewing war against the vampires. Her mission will take her into the bowels of New York's Black Light district, entangles her in mage politics, and challenges her beliefs about the race she was raised to distrust. And Sabina thought vampires were bloodthirsty.
Download or read book Mage s Odyssey 8 written by Ethan Starborne and published by MoreAudiobooks. This book was released on 2024-07-11 with total page 1463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Silvered written by Tanya Huff and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Aurora Award-winning fantasy novel of a lone kingdom struggling to hold on to its freedom, and a pair of untested heroes who must work together to save their people—from the critically-acclaimed author of the Peacekeeper novels. The small, were-ruled kingdom of Aydori has long kept to its own ways, living under the protection of the powerful Hunt Pack and the wisdom of the Mage Pack, who have mastery of the six disciplines—air, fire, water, earth, metals, healing. It is these very gifts that have drawn the wrath of the rapacious Emperor Leopald, whose soothsayer has prophesized a threat to his dominion about to be born from Aydori. Launching an all-out assault against the shapeshifters, he kidnaps five members of the Mage Pack who are with child, including the wife of the Pack Leader. With the Pack engaged by the Emperor’s army, the kidnappers believe they have a clear escape. But they are already being harried by the unlikeliest of hunters—young Mirian Maylin, whose true magical potential has yet to emerge, and Tomas Hagen, the reckless younger brother of the Pack Leader. Both have much to prove to themselves and each other—and both are willing to risk everything to do so. Their pursuit will take them into perils unknown and deep into the black heart of the Empire, where the fate of their people will be decided by the strength of their courage, sacrifice, and loyalty in this “seamless mix of steampunk, epic fantasy, and paranormal romance” (Publishers Weekly). “The Silvered paints a fascinating society based on the symbiosis of mage and wolf-pack, each group partnering and tempering the other.” —San Francisco Book Review “It all adds up to a fun, old-fashioned adventure made new with an interesting magic system.” —Locus “The way that Huff tied all of the strings together from this epic journey was masterful. She paid equal attention to her characters as she did her world-building, resulting in a seamless whole. The melding of science, magic, era-specific technology, superstition, war and how ordinary people can do extraordinary things was captivating.” —The Book Pushers “[Huff] knows not only how to world build, but how to build magic systems and do phenomenal characterizations. Her experience shows on every page of The Silvered....Books this good don’t come along that often. The Silvered is a well-planned, well executed adventure tale. I loved it. Completely.” —The Ranting Dragon
Download or read book Crown of Power written by Melanie Cellier and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-05 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Verene is determined to complete her final year at the Academy. Despite her family's opposition and the obstinance of Darius, Verene may be all that can save them in the looming war.
Download or read book Captives and Consequences written by Charissa Dufour and published by Charissa Dufour. This book was released on 2019 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evil is everywhere. It surrounds us like a black stain. We try to keep it at bay with our good deeds—helping the elderly with their groceries, holding open the door to the lift—but these small acts mean little in the face of such resounding wickedness. Reese understands this better than most. He sees the darkness closing in on humanity and before he leaves the Sol System, he must make one last bid to push the darkness back. While trying to capture proof of the foul play inside the Indentured Servant program, Reese loses June to the hands of human traffickers. Now, Reese must go up against a vile plot that goes all the way to the very top of the Sol System. While Reese battles the evil around Seattle, Bit must fight her own demons lurking in the shadows of the Caprice. If they would only take on human form she could conquer them with her fists, but the longer she battles the more she realizes her issues aren’t with other crew members but with her own memories.
Download or read book Bone Song written by John Meaney and published by Gollancz. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lieutenant Donal Connor has been given the most bizarre of new cases. Four famous stage performers have died in recent months, thee of them in state capitals within Transifica, the fourth in far Zurinam. And now the idolised diva Maria deLivnova is coming to Tristopolis. Donal's boss is determined that nothing like this is ever to happen in his city. Connor is to have anything he needs, as long the diva lives. And so begins a dark investigation through a world where corpses give up their pyschic energy in the massive necroflux generators which power the city, where gargoyles talk, where wraiths work in slavery, a world of the dead where corruption is alive. This is an extraordinary SF novel set in alternate universe quite unlike any imagined in SF before; a universe where magic and the supernatural and the undead are given a scientific rationale and hoorfyingly plausible rationale. The novel's setting, Tristopolis, is the ultimate noir city; an immense baroque creation of haunted stone skyscrapers, black metal and city-wide catacombs. Its hero Donal Connor is immensely likeable and easy to identify with. Even once he's dead.
Download or read book Ardeen Volume 3 written by Sigrid Kraft and published by Ardeen Kraft & Fahnauer. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raiden finally finds a way into the Nimrod – with Eryn's help. And instead of finding answers to their many questions, everything just gets more complicated. The Nimrod turns out to be a great retreat for magical beings of all kinds. From the bloodthirsty monster to the first species, everyone is there... but no true allies. And yet help is promised, as an exchange for the key. Also the mysterious Voice in Eryn's head speaks again, sending them to the Six Places of Power... so that Eryn's fate can finally be fulfilled. "Well, if that's not a trap..." (The Dragon of Science)
Download or read book Lord and King written by P.L. Stuart and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2023-03-29 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally Lord and King of Eastrealm, Othrun aims to restore the glory of his drowned homeland, Atalantyx. But dangerous warlords are determined to stop Othrun from rising to further power. Furthermore, Eastrealm’s ruler must confront internal forces that could tear his new kingdom apart. Embattled Othrun is also devastated by personal tragedy. His belief in his Single God, and his ambiguous guiding spirit, has never been more tenuous. To fight his enemies, Othrun needs more than faith, or his formidable knights. He needs a mage on his side. Is the conniving Queen Lysi, with her divided loyalties, and her own designs for Othrun, the ally he needs? Or, are there other mages who can help the beleaguered young king, who he can trust? And, Lysi is not the only formidable queen Othrun must contend with. An inexorable power, tied to ancient founders of Eltnish civilization, is coming. A legendary ruler, the likes of whom has not been seen for centuries, plans to reclaim what's owed to her. She is named, Undala. Fear for Othrun, and anyone else who dares stand in her way. Othrun is clever, bold, resourceful. Yet, kingship comes with many challenges, including facing the cunning, powerful, vengeful enemies surrounding him, marking him for death. Will Othrun’s reign end on the battlefield, in blood, before it's barely begun?
Download or read book The Assassins of Altis written by Jack Campbell and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-11-16 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trapped within the dead city of Marandur, Master Mechanic Mari and Mage Alain must escape both merciless barbarians and the pitiless Imperial Legion. Beyond those dangers lie the mightiest and most unforgiving powers in the world of Dematr: the Great Guilds that rule the world with iron fists. Mari's Mechanics Guild and Alain's Mage Guild have always been enemies, but they are united in wanting to kill their rogue members before Mari can fulfill the ancient prophecy of being the one who will finally overthrow their power. Mari and Alain must risk those dangers because halfway across their world lies a place where truth has long been hidden. A place that could explain why their world's history begins abruptly, with no hints of what came before. A place where they might learn how the Mechanics Guild came to control all technology and how the Mages manage to alter reality temporarily. A place that might tell them how to achieve a task that appears to be impossible. Never before have a Mage and a Mechanic worked together, and their combined talents offer their only hope. But she and Alain must first survive the deadly and implacable Assassins of Altis.
Download or read book The Black Dragon Chronicles II written by M. R. Lucas and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This tale of fantasy is a great adventure of warriors, good and evil, who fight to protect their Houses and loved ones. This story takes place in Canae, an ancient, mythical and magical land. Canae's world is inhabited by humans, elves, orcs, dwarves and other magical and nonaEUR"magical creatures, both noble and common, good and evil. Though small in numbers, even dragons too live in this world. Canae is also a land of war where kingdoms battle for more land, wealth, power and glory. Similarly, many of the Canae noble Houses wage war, covert and overt, against each other to acquire greater glory, wealth and power. These noble Houses are controlled by powerful matriarchs who seek to protect and increase the glory of their Houses through directed family "maneuvers." Protecting, preserving and elevating one's House is a critical priority for all family members. Even love may be sacrificed for the sake of one's House.Individuals in Canae too wage war, but these wars are very personal being that they are wars of the heart. Like wars between great kingdoms or armies, these wars can be short in duration, difficult, and painful. Yet, the fortunate ones' war of love can be a vital source of strength, hope, and happiness. These wars may even endure for centuries...
Download or read book Hidden Revolt written by Jeffrey Bardwell and published by Twigboat Press. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Social Behavioral Modeling for Complex Systems written by Paul K. Davis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume describes frontiers in social-behavioral modeling for contexts as diverse as national security, health, and on-line social gaming. Recent scientific and technological advances have created exciting opportunities for such improvements. However, the book also identifies crucial scientific, ethical, and cultural challenges to be met if social-behavioral modeling is to achieve its potential. Doing so will require new methods, data sources, and technology. The volume discusses these, including those needed to achieve and maintain high standards of ethics and privacy. The result should be a new generation of modeling that will advance science and, separately, aid decision-making on major social and security-related subjects despite the myriad uncertainties and complexities of social phenomena. Intended to be relatively comprehensive in scope, the volume balances theory-driven, data-driven, and hybrid approaches. The latter may be rapidly iterative, as when artificial-intelligence methods are coupled with theory-driven insights to build models that are sound, comprehensible and usable in new situations. With the intent of being a milestone document that sketches a research agenda for the next decade, the volume draws on the wisdom, ideas and suggestions of many noted researchers who draw in turn from anthropology, communications, complexity science, computer science, defense planning, economics, engineering, health systems, medicine, neuroscience, physics, political science, psychology, public policy and sociology. In brief, the volume discusses: Cutting-edge challenges and opportunities in modeling for social and behavioral science Special requirements for achieving high standards of privacy and ethics New approaches for developing theory while exploiting both empirical and computational data Issues of reproducibility, communication, explanation, and validation Special requirements for models intended to inform decision making about complex social systems
Download or read book Online Game I m the Boss written by Yi GeRenDeMengXiang and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-07-18 with total page 1220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His developers had also hidden all the shortcuts in human evolution into the game. In order to obtain the so-called "Life Code", a group of strong men were running amok, they were willing to do anything they could to get their hands on. National forces and large financial groups were all in place to engage in fierce battles, and the fate of the human race had changed because of this game. Ye Wei, a college student who had just graduated, would he be able to carve out a path of blood for himself?
Download or read book Breaks and Mistakes written by Laura Greenwood and published by Drowlgon Press. This book was released on 2024-07-04 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A misfiring prop leads Amy and Ambrose into a complicated case. When Amy and Ambrose are called to a suspicious death at a theatre, they find themselves having to deal with a series of strange connections between the killer and their victim, and everything points to their main suspect being innocent even if he struck the killing blow. The more they uncover about the case, the more complicated it becomes, and it's soon evident that there's more to the case than first meets the eye. Can they find the mastermind before it's too late? - Breaks and Mistakes is book twelve of Amethyst's Wand Shop Mysteries, an urban fantasy murder mystery series featuring a quirky witch, a serious detective, a slow burn m/f romantic subplot and a standalone crime. If you love quirky main characters, the murder of the week format, light-hearted back-and-forth, magic, and murder mystery, start the Amethyst's Wand Shop Mysteries series today!
