Download or read book Sword of the Archon written by Derek Prior and published by Homunculus. This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Shader is a triumph of fantasy!" (Journal of Always) "Derek Prior always produces masterpieces of storytelling, with great characters full of life, relentless plots, and gripping and intense fight scenes." (Mitchell Hogan) When a powerful artifact is stolen from the Abbey of Pardes, the holy knight Deacon Shader is sent to retrieve it. But events have already spiraled out of control: plague spreads across the land, the dead rise from their graves, and an ancient evil has awakened. As Creation itself hangs by a thread, Shader must confront the contradiction that defines him: Either he is a man of prayer with a wavering faith, Or the deadliest warrior of his generation. The fate of all the worlds will be decided by his answer. "Like Bernard Cornwell on 'shrooms!" (Dinorah Wilson) "... an epic fantasy across three books that is wild, fast-paced, has fantastic characters, spreads across countries as well as worlds and religions, and is absolutely one of the best fantasy trilogies in existence." (Melinda LeBaron)
Download or read book The Sword of the Lictor written by Gene Wolfe and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Severian, the disgraced apprentice torturer, has reached his place of exile - Thrax, the city of Windowless Rooms, where he must take up his post as Lictor, executioner and torturer. However, he flees the city and heads into the mountains, to meet the mysterious Dr Talos.
Download or read book The Archon s Assassin written by Derek Prior and published by Homunculus. This book was released on with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One by one, the guilds of New Jerusalem fall to Shadrak the Unseen and his accomplice, the poisoner Albert. But as the battle for supremacy comes to a head, Shadrak is given a new order by the mysterious Archon: kill his closest living friend, the Nameless Dwarf. The philosopher Aristodeus persuades the Archon to stay his hand, proposing instead three quests that will free Nameless from the curse of the black axe that led him to slaughter his own people. But the plan has perils of its own: a visit to the fire giant’s lair at the heart of a volcano; a daring raid on the Liche Lord’s castle in darkest Verusia; and a confrontation with the son of the Demiurgos in the depths of the Abyss. Even with the incomparable partnership of Shadrak and Nameless, the quests seem doomed to failure, and so Aristodeus tries once more to entice Deacon Shader back to the fight. But Shader is a changed man, more given to drink than the sword, and if he should discover the secret Rhiannon and Aristodeus have kept from him these past four years, the quests are sure to come to a crashing halt before they even get off the ground. Friendship, scheming, and the worst horrors imaginable combine to test the companions to the limits, and despair dark enough to corrode even the most unwavering faith awaits those not destined to return.
Download or read book Sword Citadel written by Gene Wolfe and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1994-10-15 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Major work of twentieth-century American Literature.
Download or read book The Sword of Light written by Aaron Hodges and published by Aaron Hodges. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 933 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For five hundred years the Gods have united the Three Nations in harmony. Now that balance has been shattered, and chaos threatens. A town burns and flames light the night sky. Hunted and alone, seventeen year old Eric flees through the wreckage. The mob grows closer, baying for the blood of their tormentor. Guilt weighs on his soul, but he cannot stop, cannot turn back. If he stops, they die. For two years he has carried this curse, bringing death and destruction wherever he goes. But now there is another searching for him – one who offers salvation. His name is Alastair, and he knows the true nature of the curse. Magic. An original epic fantasy novel with dragons, gods and magic, packed with action, adventure, swords and sorcery, by New York Times Bestselling Author Aaron Hodges.
Download or read book The Sword and the Dagger written by F A S A Corporation and published by Contemporary Books. This book was released on 1986-09-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swordplay and sorcery leads to unexpected adventures in a strange and exotic land.
Download or read book Templum Knight Trilogy written by Derek Prior and published by Homunculus. This book was released on with total page 1232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A triumph of fantasy!" (Journal of Always) "Derek Prior always produces masterpieces of storytelling, with great characters full of life, relentless plots, and gripping and intense fight scenes." (Mitchell Hogan) The entire classic trilogy in one volume! Includes: 1. Sword of the Archon 2. Best Laid Plans 3. The Unweaving (Originally published as Shader: Against the Unweaving, Templum Knight Trilogy is a totally revised new edition) An exemplary knight and veteran of a horrific battle against the undead armies of the Lich Lord, Deacon Shader must compete for his Order's highest office and attempt to become the Keeper of the Sword of the Archon. Succeed or fail, he plans to desert the Order and become a contemplative monk on the far side of the world. The transition is not a smooth one, and Shader, a deserter, is hunted by the religious authorities he used to serve. When a powerful artifact is stolen from the abbey he joins as a novice, Shader, the only fighting man among the monks, is sent to retrieve it. But events have already spiraled out of control: plague spreads across the land, the dead rise from their graves, and an ancient evil has awakened. As Creation itself hangs by a thread, Shader must confront the contradiction that defines him: Either he is a man of prayer with a wavering faith, Or the deadliest warrior of his generation. The fate of all the worlds will be decided by his answer.
Download or read book Soul Blade written by Aaron Hodges and published by Aaron Hodges. This book was released on with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Three Nations are crumbling. Darkness is gathering. Only one remains to stand against it. Eric stumbles through the wilderness, searching, hunting – desperate for sign of his sister. But the girl is gone, stolen away by the power of the Soul Blade. With each passing hour its hold on her tightens, her spirit fading before the onslaught of its magic. If he cannot save her soon, it will claim her soul. And he will have to kill her. Meanwhile, Gabriel is trapped, imprisoned in the black cells beneath Ardath. The darkness presses in around him, absolute, suffocating. Time, hope, sanity, all have long since slipped beneath the waves of his despair. Only it remains – the unrelenting voice of the demon. It haunts the darkness, tempting him with the promises of freedom. How long can he resist its call? An original epic fantasy novel with dragons, gods and magic, packed with action, adventure, swords and sorcery, by New York Times Bestselling Author Aaron Hodges.
Download or read book The Gentleman Bastard Books One and Two written by Scott Lynch and published by Gollancz. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the long-awaited release of THE REPUBLIC OF THIEVES upon us, now is the perfect time to go back and see where it all began, in the first two books of the GENTLEMEN BASTARD series. THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA: They say that the Thorn of Camorr can beat anyone in a fight. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. They say he's part man, part myth, and mostly street-corner rumor. And they are wrong on every count. Only averagely tall, slender, and god-awful with a sword, Locke Lamora is the fabled Thorn, and the greatest weapons at his disposal are his wit and cunning. He steals from the rich - they're the only ones worth stealing from - but the poor can go steal for themselves. What Locke cons, wheedles and tricks into his possession is strictly for him and his band of fellow con-artists and thieves: the Gentleman Bastards. RED SEAS UNDER RED SKIES: Escaping from the attentions of the Bondsmagi Locke Lamora, the estwhile Thorn of Camorr, and Jean Tannen have fled their home city. Taking ship they arrive in the city state of Tal Varrar where they are soon planning their most spectacular heist yet; they will take the luxurious gaming house, The Sinspire, for all of its countless riches. No-one has ever taken even a single coin from the Sinspire that wasn't won on the tables or in the other games of chance on offer there. But if anyone can, it is Locke and Jean...
Download or read book Scar Night written by Alan Campbell and published by Spectra. This book was released on 2006-12-26 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suspended by chains over a seemingly bottomless abyss, the ancient city of Deepgate is home to a young angel, an assassin, and a psychotic murderer hungry for revenge—or redemption. But soon a shocking betrayal will unite all three in a desperate quest. . . . The last of his line, Dill is descended from legendary Battle-archons who once defended the city. Forbidden to fly and untrained even to wield the great sword inherited from his forebears, he has become a figurehead for a dying tradition. Now he lives a sheltered existence in one of Deepgate’s crumbling temple spires under the watchful eye of the Presbyter who rules the city. Spine assassin Rachel Hael has better things to do than oversee the Presbyter’s angel. Each dark moon she must fight for her life among the city chains, hunting an immortal predator with a taste for blood. But when a traitor brings enemies to Deepgate’s doorstep, Dill and Rachel are forced into an uneasy alliance with the city’s oldest and most dangerous foe. They must journey down into the uncharted chasm to save their sprawling metropolis—and themselves—from annihilation. Once they descend however, they learn that what lies below is far more sinister than what they’ve been taught to expect.
Download or read book Best Laid Plans written by Derek Prior and published by Homunculus. This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a series that should be savored like a fine scotch, one whose sweetness lingers in your mouth long after you've swallowed." (Journal of Always Reviews) The reavers are swarming and this time their prey is the supreme ruler of the Templum, the Ipsissimus himself. With Shader dead and his piece of the Statue of Eingana in the hands of Shadrak the Unseen, the threat of the Unweaving of all Creation is one step nearer. Dr. Cadman realizes he’s in too deep and there’s nothing for it but to go on the offensive. If he’s to survive the coming war for the statue, what better allies could he have than an army of the living dead? As Sektis Gandaw closes in and a clash of cultures threatens the land of Sahul, the philosopher Aristodeus still has ideas of his own that could decide the fate of all existence. But with the passage to the heavenly realm of Araboth covered by the Abyss, nothing is as it should be. Aristodeus knows that even Shader’s death can be turned to his advantage; after all, it’s a long game, and he holds all the cards. But even the best laid plans … "The star of this show is the intriguing post-apocalyptic world that Mr. Prior began building in Sword of the Archon. This alternative Earth is a wondrous thing to behold, filled with interesting lore, mysteries galore, vile plots, ancient gods and goddesses, and old world technology." (Bookwraiths Reviews) Here's what readers are saying about book 1, Sword of the Archon: "This is the best full-length self-published fantasy I've yet to read." (Rex Jameson) "Gritty and thought-provoking, Shader is an absolute triumph of fantasy." (Journal of Always Reviews) "If you liked Abercrombie's trilogy I think you'll like this." (Ray Nicholson Reviews) "This author has some major talent." (Readers Favourite)
Download or read book Dirklus written by Ahsumma Beach and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-12-24 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young wizard, whose magic was sabotaged at birth, reaps havoc with his unpredictable spells in order to save the woman of his dreams. Only, unbeknownst to him, the object of his affections has been the object of everybody else's affections for a modest price at one time or another. "... fantasy-genre readers with a penchant for sly stuff that never takes itself too seriously--and remains coyly naughty around the margins--won't mind a return to Beach's shores." -- Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book The Archon of Peace written by Juddy Anderson C. Punzalan and published by Juddy Anderson C. Punzalan. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 799 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serestia, a magical world fashioned by the gods, has been under the control of the Archons for thousands of years, and the kingdoms that divide the land co-exist with these enlightened beings who dwell within their impenetrable walls. Amid the chaos and endless war, a long-awaited prophecy tips the balance and threatens not just the Archons but everyone else. The reincarnations of the legendary Renegade and the Elementalist find themselves pursued by the magical kingdom of Rasfera, the holy kingdom of Ydduj Celeri, and the ancient kingdom of Verheiden. With the help of some friends they meet along the way, the brothers embark on a journey of discovery and purpose in a world shared by humans, archons, ancients, and gods.
Download or read book The Fractured Sky written by Thomas M. Reid and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War of the Spider Queen favorites Aliisza and Kaanyr Vhok struggle to escape Celestia while bound to a particularly determined angel Kaanyr Vhok, the half-fiend who once led the Scoured Legion, finds himself exactly where he wanted to be—in the heart of Heaven with his lover and consort. But what he finds is not the Celestia of his dreams. The House of Triad is falling apart, and Vhok is bound by divine oath to the whims of the renegade angel who wants to save it. Tricked by Vhok into a tortuous imprisonment in Heaven, the succubus Aliisza has learned the folly of depending on demons to keep her best interests at heart. Now, in the heart of a deeply troubled Celestia, she plans to teach her so-called lover the same hard-earned lesson.
Download or read book A Struggle For Rome written by Felix Dahn and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-18 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: A Struggle For Rome by Felix Dahn
Download or read book SAVIOR written by Jimmy Santoso and published by uwais inspirasi indonesia. This book was released on with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story begins with the story of the feud and rivalry between Archon and Sword angel with his allies in fighting for the job as Savior angel who will be chosen by God to bring about world peace for mankind on earth. After God determines which angel will be chosen as the Savior angel, the angel who is not chosen to be the Savior angel becomes hurt and has a grudge against the Savior angel. When the Savior angel is sent by God to come down to earth, his rival angels try to thwart his mission to bring world peace on earth by provoking, inciting and pitting the world's leaders on earth between North Korea, Russia, United States, Britain and China to war against each other and trigger the World War 3 on earth. Can the Savior angel prevent a World War 3 from happening on earth ? Can Savior angel prevent nuclear wars from happening on earth ?. This story gets even more interesting, when the Savior angel is carrying out his mission on earth it turns out that he also has a weakness, namely he is unable to resist his human desire for the temptation of beautiful women. He becomes a superstar singer and has many fans. The Savior angel's fame on earth make his rival angels even more jealous and envious of him. What is interesting in this story is that this story not only shows physical muscle fight between the Savior angel and his rival-evil angels but also delivers great and vicious tricks and intrigue between them. In the end, these rival-evil angels decide to come down to earth in order to kill the Savior angel and invade the world. Some of them have transformed themselves into a giant red five-headed dragon and godzilla. In addition to destroy the earth, the giant red five-headed dragon also attack the heaven and has great battle against the millions of angels there. Can the Savior angel save the earth from the invasion of evil angels and the deadly attack of the giant red five-headed dragon ?. Can the Savior angel save humanity from extinction ? The scenery view of setting places, the great epic battle and the touching story of this story would deliver great fantasy world which people around the world never ever seen and imagined before.
Download or read book The Sunlit Lands Trilogy written by Matt Mikalatos and published by Tyndale House Publishers. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 1001 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cursed heir with a privileged past . . . A runaway prankster wanted dead or alive . . . A daredevil warrior called Black Skull . . . Join a diverse cast of characters, led by Madeline, Jason, and Darius, as they are thrust into a thrilling adventure in the Sunlit Lands, an epic fantasy world brimming with magical cures and granted wishes. Soon they’ll discover that even in this safe haven, power has its price. Unravel the dark secrets and soul-searing revelations in this war-torn land wrestling with social justice, racial justice, and elitism. How far will they go for power? The Sunlit Lands books engage timely themes of racism, injustice, prejudice, power, and the importance of knowing our history. The writing is witty, which makes the challenging themes feel accessible and not too heavy. The characters are diverse in personality, ethnicity, and areas for personal growth and provide lots of different connection points for readers. It asks the questions: How far would you be willing to go for power? Who decides what justice is and how it is carried out? And don’t miss these short stories from the Sunlit Lands series: Our Last Christmas Together and Jason Wu and the Kidnapped Stories—each available separately (e-book only).
