Download or read book Sword and Sorcery written by John Ricks and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a land full of magical creatures, dragons fly overhead threatening to unleash a deadly surprise on anyone who gets in their way. As danger lurks in the shadows in a world with its own rules, threats, and resolutions, a group of adventurers seeking different paths in life embark on unpredictable journeys to the truth. Bard has just lost his entire family to a group of savage adventurers. As he arrives at an inn to rest, the guests beg him to play his harp. When he begins, his songs tell of his sadnessand a secret that leads to a vengeful act like no other. After a druid demands payment from a king for cutting into his forest, the king vows revenge, but not before his daughter attempts to stop him. But little does she know that she is the one the druid wants for payment. As a gladiator stands guard in a royal arena and waits for a battle to the death to begin, he wears no armor, for it is when he becomes invisible that he possesses the most power. In this compilation of fantasy tales set in a land where creatures eat humans and villagers fight orcs, everyone is about to discover that circumstances are not what they seem.

Download or read book Popular Contemporary Writers written by Michael D. Sharp and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninety-six alphabetically arranged author profiles include biographical information, critical commentary, and illustrations.

Download or read book Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults written by Ruth Nadelman Lynn and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2005-03-30 with total page 1216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bibliographic information, grade level, and annotations for nearly 7,500 fantasy books for grades 3-12 are given. The introduction discusses the history of fantasy, and awards presented to fantasy titles are listed.

Download or read book Fantastical Tales The Ultimate Collection of Sword Sorcery Action Adventures Time Travel Mythical Worlds written by Robert E. Howard and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-14 with total page 1969 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "Fantastical Tales - The Ultimate Collection of Sword & Sorcery Action-Adventures, Time Travel & Mythical Worlds" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Robert Ervin Howard (1906-1936) was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. He is well known for his character Conan the Barbarian and is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre. Howard created Conan the Barbarian, a character whose cultural impact has been compared to such icons as Batman, Count Dracula, James Bond, Sherlock Holmes, and Tarzan. Table of Contents: 'Conan the Barbarian' Stories: Cimmeria The Hyborian Age — Conan's World The Frost Giant's Daughter (Gods of the North) The God in the Bowl The Tower of the Elephant Rogues in the House Shadows in the Moonlight (Iron Shadows in the Moon) Black Colossus Queen of the Black Coast The Slithering Shadow (Xuthal of the Dusk) A Witch Shall Be Born The Devil in Iron The People of the Black Circle Shadows in Zamboula (Man-Eaters of Zamboula) The Pool of the Black One Beyond the Black River The Black Stranger Red Nails Jewels of Gwahlur (The Teeth of Gwahlur) The Phoenix on the Sword The Scarlet Citadel The Hour of the Dragon (Conan the Conqueror) Kings of the Night The 'Solomon Kane' Stories: Red Shadows Skulls in the Stars Rattle Of Bones The Moon of Skulls The Hills of the Dead The Footfalls Within Wings in the Night Solomon Kane's Homecoming - A Poem The 'Bran Mak Morn' Stories: Kings of the Night Worms of the Earth The Children of the Night The 'Turlogh Dubh O'Brien' Stories: The Dark Man The Gods of Bal-Sagoth The 'James Allison' Stories: The Valley of the Worm The Garden Of Fear Other Fantasy Stories: Almuric People of the Dark Black Canaan Spear and Fang The Voice of El-Lil Witch from Hell's Kitchen

Download or read book Sword of the Deceiver written by Sarah Zettel and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The climactic final volume of an epic romantic fantasy series

Download or read book Sword and Sorceress XIV written by Marion Zimmer Bradley and published by D A W Books, Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marion Zimmer Bradley's "Sword & Sorceress" series has always presented the best in contemporary women's fantasy, and this new volume carries on the tradition! In this volume, 26 original stories of bold, talented, and heroic women lead readers through enchanted realms of the imagination into danger both physical and sorcerous, where power and courage lie in a woman's hands.

Download or read book OTIS ADELBERT KLINE Ultimate Collection Science Fantasy Classics Sword Sorcery Tales written by Otis Adelbert Kline and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 1729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'OTIS ADELBERT KLINE Ultimate Collection' is a comprehensive anthology showcasing the diverse range of Science-Fantasy Classics and Sword & Sorcery Tales penned by the prolific writer, Otis Adelbert Kline. Known for his vivid imagination and skillful storytelling, Kline's works transport readers into exotic worlds where futuristic science and ancient sorcery collide, creating a rich tapestry of adventure and excitement. The blend of science fiction and fantasy elements in Kline's writing sets him apart as a pioneer in the genre, with his influence extending to later authors like Edgar Rice Burroughs and H.P. Lovecraft. Otis Adelbert Kline, a contemporary of pulp fiction luminaries such as Robert E. Howard and H.P. Lovecraft, drew inspiration from his travels to remote corners of the world and his avid interest in archaeology and history. His deep knowledge of different cultures and civilizations is evident in the intricate world-building and detailed backstories found in his tales. Fans of imaginative and thrilling tales that seamlessly blend elements of science fiction and fantasy will find 'OTIS ADELBERT KLINE Ultimate Collection' a must-read. Kline's timeless stories continue to captivate readers with their intriguing plots, colorful characters, and imaginative settings, making this anthology a valuable addition to any enthusiast's library.

Download or read book Lady of Avalon written by Marion Zimmer Bradley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tale of the origins and history of Avalon and the prophecy of the birth of the great King Arthur is revealed through the successive lives of three powerful priestesses--Caillean, Dierna, and Viviane, the Lady of the Lake.

Download or read book Conan Sword of Skelos written by Andrew Offutt and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-02-18 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of print for more than 10 years, this popular tale of Conan the Barbarian is back. With the beautiful and fierce Isparana at his side, Conan must cross a brutal desert to deliver a magical amulet. Betrayed by a ruthless tyrant who unleashes the Sword of Skelos, a magical weapon that can fight on its own, Conan faces one of his most dire challenges.

Download or read book Black Cat Weekly 82 written by Dave Zeltserman and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2023-03-25 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Cat Weekly #82 has another great set of new and classic mysteries & science fiction. Here's the lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Mobster Serendipity,” by Dave Zeltserman [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “The Disappearing Gem Caper,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Bygones,” by Wayne J. Gardiner [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “The Clue of the Dead Hand,” by Dick Donovan [novelet] The Texican, by Dane Coolidge [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “The Robber Girl, the Strangers, and Ole Lukoie,” by Phyllis Ann Karr [Frostflower & Thorn series short story] “Chameleon Man,” by Henry Kuttner [short story] “Sibling,” by Leslie Waltham [short story] “Imitation of Death,” by Lester del Rey [short story] The Starmen, by Leigh Brackett [novel]

Download or read book Oath of Swords written by David Weber and published by Baen Books. This book was released on 2006-12-26 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular author of the Honor Harrington series tells the tale of Bahzell, a hsradani who has violated a hostage bond and now must deal with a vengeful prince and a price on his head. He doesn't want to mess with anyone else's problems, let alone the War God's. So how does he end up a thousand leagues from home? It's all the War God's fault.

Download or read book A Marvellous Light written by Freya Marske and published by Tordotcom. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An International Bestseller! Winner of the 2022 Romantic Novel Award in Fantasy! Locus Award Finalist! An Indie Next pick and LibraryReads pick—with four starred reviews! A Best of 2021 Pick for NPR | Amazon | Kobo | Barnes & Noble | Book Riot Red, White & Royal Blue meets Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell in debut author Freya Marske’s A Marvellous Light, featuring an Edwardian England full of magic, contracts, and conspiracies. Robin Blyth has more than enough bother in his life. He’s struggling to be a good older brother, a responsible employer, and the harried baronet of a seat gutted by his late parents’ excesses. When an administrative mistake sees him named the civil service liaison to a hidden magical society, he discovers what’s been operating beneath the unextraordinary reality he’s always known. Now Robin must contend with the beauty and danger of magic, an excruciating deadly curse, and the alarming visions of the future that come with it—not to mention Edwin Courcey, his cold and prickly counterpart in the magical bureaucracy, who clearly wishes Robin were anyone and anywhere else. Robin’s predecessor has disappeared, and the mystery of what happened to him reveals unsettling truths about the very oldest stories they’ve been told about the land they live on and what binds it. Thrown together and facing unexpected dangers, Robin and Edwin discover a plot that threatens every magician in the British Isles—and a secret that more than one person has already died to keep. The Last Binding Trilogy: A Marvellous Light A Restless Truth A Power Unbound At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy written by Karen Foxlee and published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ophelia, a timid eleven-year-old girl grieving her mother, suspends her disbelief in things non-scientific when a boy locked in the museum where her father is working asks her to help him complete an age-old mission.

Download or read book Leon Davith Legends of Dragons Swords and Sorcery written by James Blackthorne and published by James Kieley . This book was released on 2014-08-24 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Title Leon Davith Grand Wizard – Legends of Dragons – Swords and Sorcery Bard is the son of a Grand Wizard that feigns his death the pretense allows Leon Davith to observe his son from afar unsuspectingly. The Arch Wizard regards his protégé as his greatest creation. The bronze Golem pays homage to his father. Even thus, the true hero of the story hurdles from one escapade to the next hoping to solve the world's evils. The crystal swallowing Golem was waist-deep in peril. Even so, the warrior travels in the fellowship of an enchanting Wizard-ess called Quill who was capable of casting spells adept at making love with her eyes. In the process, Bard exercises self-control even then; the prudent warrior comes to grips with his plights even though facing incredible odds. Currently, Leon Davith suffered from a stroke of hard luck that was the ultimate cause of dissatisfaction; he claimed his suffering was the outcome of a bad heart torpid liver, including gallstones combined with financial insolvency. However, with all that happened, he realized that whatever illness or misfortune can be tolerated by most individuals with some degree of submission providing the victim's ailments are not affected by the supernatural. Leon by all odds was a strong case; never at any time did anyone hear so much as a whine. Even so, his fears were unfounded of course, only a few of his gifted associates could predict the future or read into a crystal ball. When Leon reached the bottom of the stairs, he heaved his own sigh. A sigh of relief. Consequently, his esoteric knowledge of this fact eased his conscience somewhat. In the meantime, Leon frequented a secluded spot in his castle, to study the art of magic along with its effects. Leon stated. "Love is born when a man finally escapes the age long prison of himself." After his statement, the Grand Wizard let his demands for secrecy be known throughout his fortress. Leon reasoned what his companions didn't know, couldn't spill from their mouths. Could this passionate and determined Magician fill his role as a dedicated Warrior and Father?

Download or read book The Sword and the Stallion written by Michael Moorcock and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enemies become allies and allies enemies as the races struggle for possession of the Earth. Yet only Prince Corum Jhaelin Irsei of the Scarlet Robe can save them from a doomed fate. With the spear of Llaw Ereint in his silver hand, Corum must face the Cold Gods in a final battle that will defeat the forces of Chaos - or deliver the world to evil unending...

Download or read book The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe written by C.S. Lewis and published by Wyatt North Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2018 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C. S. Lewis was a British author, lay theologian, and contemporary of J.R.R. Tolkien. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Download or read book Marion Zimmer Bradley s Sword and Sorceress XXII written by Marion Zimmer Bradley and published by Marion Zimmer Bradley Literary Works Trust. This book was released on 2007 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains 16 original stories of powerful women, swashbuckling and magic, spells and duels, arcane sorcery and heroic sacrifice, written by familiar spell-weavers of adventure and bright newcomers.