Download or read book A Taint in the Blood written by S. M. Stirling and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From S. M. Stirling, the “master of speculative fiction” (Library Journal) and the author of the New York Times bestselling Novels of the Change, comes a new vision, as a man battles the dark forces of the world—including those in his own blood… Aeons ago, Homo nocturnus ruled the Earth. Possessing extraordinary powers, they were the source of all manner of myths and legends. Though their numbers have been greatly reduced, they exist still—though not as purebreds. Adrian Brézé is one such being. Wealthy and reclusive, he is more Shadowspawn than human. He rebelled against his own kind, choosing to live as an ordinary man, fighting against his darker nature. But Adrian’s sister is determined to bring back the reign of the Shadowspawn, and now she has struck him at his weakest point by kidnapping his human lover, Ellen. To save Ellen—and perhaps all of humanity—Adrian must rejoin a battle he swore he would never fight again.

Download or read book Shadowspawn written by Andrew J. Offutt and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robbed by four mysterious highwaymen while fleeing from the dark city of Sanctuary, the master thief Shadowspawn begins a strange journey that leads to a frightening source of magical vengeance

Download or read book Hidden Lies and Other Stories written by Vivian Gilbert Zabel and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vivian Gilbert Zabel and Holly Jahangiri offer a collection of 21 original short stories spanning a variety of themes and genre, many crime or mystery based.

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Download or read book Thieves World written by Joe Haldeman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Missing Game of Thrones? Dare to “be pulled into political intrigues, watch new gods replace old, and witness fortunes rise and fall and rise again” (Book Riot). A classic series for a new generation of fantasy adventure fans, Thieves’ World® paved the way for the shared-world anthology tradition with epic worldbuilding, unforgettable characters, and nonstop action thanks to the legendary authors who contribute to it. The series’s groundbreaking debut features stories by John Brunner, Lynn Abbey, Poul Anderson, Andrew J. Offutt, Robert Lynn Asprin, Joe Haldeman, Christine DeWees, and Marion Zimmer Bradley, who populate the lawless city of Sanctuary with orphans and wizards, fortune tellers and emperors, merchants and madams, spies, assassins, and, of course, thieves. “Sanctuary was the city where anything could happen, where characters created by some of the best fantasy writers of the generation crossed paths and shared adventures.” —Black Gate “A bold and daring experiment in fantasy storytelling . . . We are introduced to the cast of characters, including beggars and crime lords, wizards and soldiers, minstrels and thieves, as this new chapter in the life of Sanctuary begins, life under the governorship of Prince Kadakithis.” —Fantasy-Faction

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Download or read book Thieves World Volume One written by Robert Lynn Asprin and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience “a bold and daring experiment in fantasy storytelling” with the first three books in the bestselling Thieves’ World® series (Fantasy-Faction). Created by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Myth series, as well as the Phule’s Company series, Thieves’ World® brings together classic fantasy’s finest authors to flesh out the shared world with their own unforgettable characters and epic worldbuilding. The first three books include stories by Lynn Abbey, Poul Anderson, Robert Lynn Asprin, Marion Zimmer Bradley, C. J. Cherryh, David Drake, Philip José Farmer, Joe Haldeman, Janet Morris, Andrew J. Offutt, and others. They introduce you to the nefarious citizens of the city of Sanctuary, including One-Thumb, the proprietor of the Vulgar Unicorn tavern; Regli, a nobleman; Illyra, the seer; Hanes, the thief; Jubal, the crime lord; and Tempus Thales, the immortal mercenary. “Game of Thrones has come to an end. . . . [Here’s] a fantasy series to fill the void. . . . You’ll be pulled into political intrigues, watch new gods replace old, and witness fortunes rise and fall and rise again.” — Book Riot “Sanctuary was the city where anything could happen, where characters created by some of the best fantasy writers of the generation crossed paths and shared adventures.” —Black Gate

Download or read book Stealers Sky written by andrew j. offutt and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twelfth entry in the shared-world fantasy series finds wrongs righted, debts paid, and the city swathed in a mysterious dust storm. With the completion of its new wall, Sanctuary seems peaceful and prosperous. The Beysib and Rankan invaders now favor diplomacy over military action. The wharves that once hosted only fishermen are now full of trade ships carrying merchandise to the city, and the streets, once full of warring factions, are calm. But soon warriors are preparing for battle as strong winds out of the desert bring swirling clouds of sand and dust, enveloping the city in chaos. It is the perfect time for thieves to strike . . . The original shared-world fantasy adventure series ends with this collection, featuring stories by some of fantasy’s best authors like Robert Lynn Asprin, Andrew Offutt, John DeCles, Duane McGowen, Diana L. Paxson, C. J. Cherryh, Robin W. Bailey, and Lynn Abbey.

Download or read book Uneasy Alliances written by C.J. Cherryh and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The struggle to rebuild Sanctuary continues in the eleventh entry in this shared-world fantasy series. The storms of war have passed Sanctuary by, and ordinary folk are confident the worst is behind them. Citizens work to restore their lives as the reconstruction brings new life to the city in more ways than one. However, it’s not sunny skies for everyone. Some residents are opting to settle old debts by the sword, and others are still vanishing off the streets. Meanwhile, Shupansea, ruler of the Beysib, is troubled by bloody nightmares, wondering what they could mean . . . Dive into the action-packed shared world of sword and sorcery, featuring stories by some of fantasy’s best authors, including Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin, C. J. Cherryh, Jon DeCles, Chris Morris, C. S. Williams, Robin W. Bailey, and Diana L. Paxson. “It’s a collection to be raced through, to see what will happen. And it’s a collection to drag one’s feet through, lest the end come too soon.” —Fantasy-Faction

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Download or read book Thieves World Volume Four written by Robert Lynn Asprin and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 695 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volumes ten, eleven, and twelve bring the original, classic shared-world fantasy series to a close with an action-packed ending. As the storms of war blow past Sanctuary, the city rebuilds. Citizens work to put their lives back in order. Rights are wronged, debts are paid, and vengeance is pursued. But laborers are disappearing, a battle is brewing, and a sandstorm is blowing in from the desert, ready to envelop the city in chaos . . . Get lost in the adventure with this collection co-edited by Robert Lynn Asprin, New York Times–bestselling author of the Myth Adventures series, featuring colorful stories by fantasy’s best authors like Lynn Abbey, Robin W. Bailey, John Brunner, C. J. Cherryh, Jon DeCles, David Drake, Duane McGowen, Janet Morris, Mark C. Perry, Andrew Offutt, Diana L. Paxson, and C. S. Williams. Praise for the Thieves’ World® series “It’s a collection to be raced through, to see what will happen. And it’s a collection to drag one’s feet through, lest the end come too soon.” —Fantasy-Faction “Game of Thrones has come to an end. . . . [Here’s] a fantasy series to fill the void. . . . You’ll be pulled into political intrigues, watch new gods replace old, and witness fortunes rise and fall and rise again.” —Book Riot “Sanctuary was the city where anything could happen, where characters created by some of the best fantasy writers of the generation crossed paths and shared adventures.” —Black Gate“/P>

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Download or read book Thieves World Volume Two written by Robert Lynn Asprin and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books Four to Six in the shared-world series “where characters created by some of the best fantasy writers of the generation crossed paths and shared adventures” (Black Gate). Invasion, war, and rebellion roil the city of Sanctuary in this three-book collection compiled by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Myth series, as well as the Phule’s Company series. The shared-world series comes alive with stories by Lynn Abbey, Robert Lynn Asprin, Robin W. Bailey, C. J. Cherryh, David Drake, Diane Duane, Chris and Janet Morris, Andrew J. Offutt, and Diana L. Paxson. “Game of Thrones has come to an end. . . .[Here’s] a fantasy series to fill the void. . . .You’ll be pulled into political intrigues, watch new gods replace old, and witness fortunes rise and fall and rise again.” — Book Riot Thieves’ World has grown into a real presence in the fantasy genre.” —Fantasy-Faction

Download or read book Origins of The Wheel of Time written by Michael Livingston and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal.” —The New York Times on The Wheel of Time® series Explore never-before-seen insights into the Wheel of Time, including: - A brand-new, redrawn world map by Ellisa Mitchell using change requests discovered in Robert Jordan's unpublished notes - An alternate scene from an early draft of The Eye of the World - The long-awaited backstory of Nakomi - 8 page, full color photo insert Take a deep dive into the real-world history and mythology that inspired the world of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time®. Origins of The Wheel of Time is written by Michael Livingston, Secretary-General of the United States Commission on Military History and professor of medieval literature at The Citadel, with a Foreword by Harriet McDougal, Robert Jordan's editor, widow, and executor of his estate. This companion to the internationally bestselling series delves into the creation of Robert Jordan’s masterpiece, drawing from interviews and an unprecedented examination of his unpublished notes. Michael Livingston tells the behind-the-scenes story of who Jordan was, how he worked, and why he holds such an important place in modern literature. The second part of the book is a glossary to the “real world” in The Wheel of Time. King Arthur is in The Wheel of Time. Merlin, too. But so are Alexander the Great and the Apollo Space Program, the Norse gods and Napoleon’s greatest defeat—and so much more. Origins of The Wheel of Time provides exciting knowledge and insights to both new and longtime fans looking to either expand their understanding of the series or unearth the real-life influences that Jordan utilized in his world building—all in one, accessible text. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.