Download or read book A Discovery of Witches written by Deborah Harkness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book one of the New York Times bestselling All Souls series, from the author of The Black Bird Oracle. “A wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter and Twilight” (People). Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder! Deborah Harkness’s sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long-lost and enchanted alchemical manuscript, Ashmole 782, deep in Oxford's Bodleian Library. Its reappearance summons a fantastical underworld, which she navigates with her leading man, vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont. Harkness has created a universe to rival those of Anne Rice, Diana Gabaldon, and Elizabeth Kostova, and she adds a scholar's depth to this riveting tale of magic and suspense. The story continues in book two, Shadow of Night, book three, The Book of Life, and the fourth in the series, Time’s Convert.

Download or read book The Witch the Wolf and the Vampire Double Desire written by A. K. Michaels and published by Witch, the Wolf, and the Vampi. This book was released on 2013-12-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A witch on the run, hunted by her father...and pursued by two men who desperately want to make her theirs. Peri is haunted by memories of her father's dark, magical cult, who tortured and imprisoned her throughout her childhood. Six years after her escape, they're still hunting her. Her survival depends on tracking criminals for a bounty hunter, constantly on the move and always alone. Trusting nobody.Her travels lead her to Las Vegas, where a job goes wrong. Wounded, she collapses at the feet of a stunning, ancient Vampire and a gorgeous Wolf Shifter. They tend to Peri's injuries, knowing she means more to them than either could have dreamed of...but can they make her stay? As the romance unravels, Peri discovers her magic is far more powerful than she realized. But her father is closing in, and Peri doesn't know if she's strong enough to stop him. Trapped in a complex love triangle, who will Peri choose? The Vampire? The Wolf? Or perhaps...both? But before she can make her decisions, first she has to survive.Fans of Hollie Hutchins and G. Bailey will love this thrilling and suspenseful urban fantasy adventure!

Download or read book The Monster Book of Witches Vampires Spooks and monsters written by Colin Hawkins and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1997 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed full of advice on how to tell whether your granny is a witch, how to recognise vampires and spot spooks and, of course, what to give a monster for breakfast. 5-8 yrs.

Download or read book The Witching Hour written by Anne Rice and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 1058 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved author of the Vampire Chronicles, the first installation of her spellbinding Mayfair Chronicles—the inspiration for the hit television series! “Extraordinary . . . Anne Rice offers more than just a story; she creates myth.”—The Washington Post Book World Rowan Mayfair, a beautiful woman, a brilliant practitioner of neurosurgery—aware that she has special powers but unaware that she comes from an ancient line of witches—finds the drowned body of a man off the coast of California and brings him to life. He is Michael Curry, who was born in New Orleans and orphaned in childhood by fire on Christmas Eve, who pulled himself up from poverty, and who now, in his brief interval of death, has acquired a sensory power that mystifies and frightens him. As these two, fiercely drawn to each other, fall in love and—in passionate alliance—set out to solve the mystery of her past and his unwelcome gift, an intricate tale of evil unfolds. Moving through time from today’s New Orleans and San Francisco to long-ago Amsterdam and a château in the Louis XIV’s France, and from the coffee plantations of Port au Prince, where the great Mayfair fortune is made and the legacy of their dark power is almost destroyed, to Civil War New Orleans, The Witching Hour is a luminous, deeply enchanting novel. The magic of the Mayfairs continues: THE WITCHING HOUR • LASHER • TALTOS

Download or read book A Witch Meets a Vampire written by Sophie Castle and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-24 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hidden witch heritage. A supernatural school shrouded in mystery. Unseen danger around every corner. Fans of The Vampire Diaries, Twilight, and A Shade of Vampire will be blown away by Supernatural Academy... When 16-year-old Bethany learns she's a witch, she jumps at the chance to attend Dusk Academy for Supernatural Studies where she'll study alongside other witches and vampires. Though the two races have had a tentative truce for the past decade, she quickly learns old animosity still lives strong on campus.Vampire James feels an immediate spark with Bethany, but when he learns she's the subject of ridicule and attacks for her friendship with him, he sets out to ensure she's protected.Neither is prepared for the secrets Dusk Academy holds. An incomplete history, mysterious figures, and a dark presence occupying the school all culminate in a supernatural showdown that requires Bethany to tap into her new-found powers.Will it be enough to save her new friends...and herself? Or will the dark forces haunting the shadows of the Academy prevail?

Download or read book The Witch with No Name written by Kim Harrison and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s Rachel Morgan’s ultimate adventure . . . and anything can happen in this final book in the New York Times bestselling Hollows series. Rachel Morgan has come a long way from her early days as an inexperienced bounty hunter. She’s faced vampires and werewolves, banshees, witches, and soul-eating demons. She’s crossed worlds, channeled gods, and accepted her place as a day-walking demon. She’s lost friends and lovers and family, and an old enemy has unexpectedly become something much more. But power demands responsibility, and world-changers must always pay a price. Rachel has known that this day would come—and now it is here. To save Ivy’s soul and the rest of the living vampires, to keep the demonic ever after and our own world from destruction, Rachel Morgan will risk everything. . . .

Download or read book Witchling written by Yasmine Galenorn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-10-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We’re the D’Artigo sisters: Half-human, half-Faerie, we’re savvy—and sexy—operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. But our mixed-blood heritage short-circuits our talents at all the wrong times. My sister Delilah shapeshifts into a tabby cat whenever she’s stressed. Menolly’s a vampire who’s still trying to get the hang of being undead. And me? I’m Camille—a wicked-good witch. Except my magic’s as unpredictable as the weather, as my enemies are about to find out the hard way... At the Wayfarer Inn, a portal to Otherworld and the local hangout for humans and beasties alike, a fellow operative, Jocko, has been murdered. Every clue points to Shadow Wing, the soul-munching, badass leader of the Subterranean Realms. He’s made it clear that he aims to raze humankind to the ground, turning both Earth and Otherworld into his private playground. Our assignment: Keep Shadow Wing and his minions from creeping into Earth via the Wayfarer. The demons figure they’re in like Flynn. After all, with only my bumbling sisters and me standing in the way, how can they miss? But we’ve got a secret for them: Faulty wiring or not, nobody kicks ass like the D’Artigo girls...

Download or read book Monster Science the Science Behind Vampires Witches and Ghosts written by Joy Lin and published by Wayland. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The myth-busting Monster Science series explores the science behind the hottest monsters in pop culture. Could a vampire survive on a diet of blood alone? Could a witch really fly on a broomstick when you apply the laws of physics? Can haunted houses be explained by biology? Discover whether the scariest monsters could exist when you apply the hard facts of science. Perfect for the reluctant scientist in your life - draw them in with the graphic novel feel and spooky details of this series! Science principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations paired with illustrations that strike a balance between the right amount of gory and funny. Author Joy Lin, named one of the most inspirational science teachers by TED Ed, has a featured series on their website. She is also a screenwriter, comedian and presents superpower science theories at various Comic Cons. Joy is also author of the series Superpower Science.

Download or read book The Witch and the Vampire King written by Anna Santos and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jessica is a young and powerful witch on a desperate mission to find her soul-mate-a hot vampire king who haunts her dreams with steamy memories of their blissful past life. The problem is that he could already be dead. To complicate matters further, a psychotic vampire is after her. He wants the grimoire she stole. For protection, she can only rely on her best friend's family. When she arrives at Affinity, she is brought closer to her goal. But encountering the man of her dreams is only half the battle. Convincing him that she is his reincarnated love may prove to be next to impossible. Some memories should remain hidden. If unlocked, death will claim Jessica before her enemy. Although, her survival won't matter if she faces a rejection that will shatter her very soul.

Download or read book Spell and Prejudice written by Daneyal Arthur and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-14 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah has grown up in a loving Victorian family with her two sisters, mother Martha and father James Attenborough. As her sister Savannah gets ready to marry her fiancé Gordon, her father James starts to become more and more distant and is starting to get into regular fights with her mother Martha. At the same time, strange unfortunate events start to plague the family like minor fires, accidents and other misfortunes that puts the family under additional stress. Unbeknownst to her, her father James has fallen for the charms of his new intern at work, Scarlett. Scarlett is working under the orders of her evil sister Ursula who is the leader of an ancient magical coven. Ursula also seems to have an axe to grind with James from their younger school days. Sarah finds solace at her new school - Aldrich Academy that is secretly a school for students that are descended from ancient mythical creatures from the Arthurian times. She develops her powers under the tutelage of Professor Moses in the midst of a love triangle with her classmates Jason (a werewolf) and Jack (a vampire). Together they come together to fight Ursula, Scarlett and the ancient order of witches to save the Attenborough family. But will Sarah's magical powers develop in time to save her family? Or will the love triangle and internal family strife destroy everything? If you love Victorian Gaslamp and Steampunk Fantasy full of Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Werewolves and Witches, this is the book for you!

Download or read book The Witch and the Vampire written by Francesca Flores and published by Wednesday Books. This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Francesca Flores's The Witch and the Vampire is a queer Rapunzel retelling where a witch and a vampire who trust no one but themselves must journey together through a cursed forest with danger at every turn. Ava and Kaye used to be best friends. Until one night two years ago, vampires broke through the magical barrier protecting their town, and in the ensuing attack, Kaye’s mother was killed, and Ava was turned into a vampire. Since then, Ava has been trapped in her house. Her mother Eugenia needs her: Ava still has her witch powers, and Eugenia must take them in order to hide that she's a vampire as well. Desperate to escape her confinement and stop her mother's plans to destroy the town, Ava must break out, flee to the forest, and seek help from the vampires who live there. When there is another attack, she sees her opportunity and escapes. Kaye, now at the end of her training as a Flame witch, is ready to fulfill her duty of killing any vampires that threaten the town, including Ava. On the night that Ava escapes, Kaye follows her and convinces her to travel together into the forest, while secretly planning to turn her in. Ava agrees, hoping to rekindle their old friendship, and the romantic feelings she'd started to have for Kaye before that terrible night. But with monstrous trees that devour humans whole, vampires who attack from above, and Ava’s stepfather tracking her, the woods are full of danger. As they travel deeper into the forest, Kaye questions everything she thought she knew. The two are each other's greatest threat—and also their only hope, if they want to make it through the forest unscathed.

Download or read book The Switch written by Tim O'Rourke and published by Tim O'Rourke. This book was released on 2023-03-15 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A whole new adventure...A whole new Kiera Hudson! Sean Potter is in love with Kiera Hudson, but they have to keep their affair secret. Kiera’s father is the Mayor of Snake Weed, a town shut off from the rest of the world where werewolves roam. Kiera‘s father believes his precious daughter is destined to marry a rich and powerful young man, not a foulmouthed lowlife like Potter. But Kiera’s father has been keeping a secret, too. Not only are there werewolves beyond the walls of Snake Weed but he has been keeping one for his own personal pleasure…a wolf the he uses to punish anyone that dare cross him…anyone like, Potter. 'The Switch' - A standalone adventure for existing fans of Kiera Hudson and for those new to her supernatural world. This is the seventh story about an alternate Kiera Hudson in ‘The Alternate Kiera Hudson Series’. Search Terms: vampire, romance, werewolf, fantasy, horror, mystery, new adult & college romance, occult, urban, young adult fantasy, paranormal, paranormal romance, fantasy witches, shapeshifter wolf romance, dystopian, superhero fantasy ebooks, demon, werewolf romance, angels, vampire romance, young adult paranormal, paranormal new adult romance, shade of, werewolf romance, vampires, diaries, demons and devils, shapeshifter wolf romance, academy, twilight, horror, angels, saga, new adult fantasy romance, journals, coming of age, new adult, young adult, gothic, shifter, lycan, vampire books, vampire romance books, vampire and werewolf books, werewolf books, fantasy books, coming of age fantasy, genetic engineering, science fiction, mash ups, bad girlfriend, vampire girl, vampire vengeance, anti-heroes, vengeance, science fiction, free science fiction books vampire, supernatural, strong female lead fantasy, strong female characters, strong female vampire, vampire romance, young adult paranormal, paranormal new

Download or read book The Den Book 1 in the Vampire s Witch Saga written by Jennifer Abrahams and published by Jennifer Abrahams. This book was released on with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE DEN was inspired by actual events and their resulting, recurring nightmares. Is it possible to run away from yourself? No. Skyla Jane Judge should know. Fresh on the heels of a breakup and college graduation, Skyla Jane Judge feels an inexplicable urge to accompany an attractive stranger on a road trip from New York to New Orleans. Maybe it has something to do with what a psychic has told her about a past life. Maybe some old friends stuck between lives are waiting for her there. Whatever the case, she gives in to the lure of Louisiana’s voodoo country and doesn’t look back. Longing for change, she uncovers a “den” beneath the haunted cobblestone streets of the French Quarter and, in the company of vampires, begins to discover her true self. Skyla embarks on a journey to self-awareness that ultimately uncovers a secret ceremonial path to love and eternal enlightenment. Though change is what she wanted, is she ready for the irrevocable change her “new” friends offer her? THE DEN (47,000 words) is Book #1 of The Vampire’s Witch Saga. Books #2 (IN THE BLOOD) and #3 (THE SEVENTH DAY) in the series are also available for sale.

Download or read book The vampires The real vampires drink tomato juice written by Victoria Borodinova and published by Litres. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fairy-tails about little vampires. There are fairy-tails about the boy and the girl from an ancient lineage. Children have the pets-skeletons. They live in house in the watchtower, which is under the spell from prying eyes. Their neighbors are mummies, witches, dark clowns... They study vampire security! These and many other lovely and kind horror stories you can find in «The Vampires».

Download or read book Switch III Queen of the Damnedest written by Ardie Stallard and published by Pink Flamingo Media. This book was released on with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past few years have been a wild ride for Felicia. As a high school senior back home she’d been head cheerleader, the football team’s quarterback’s sweetheart, and the school’s Homecoming Queen. Then she broke a school rule by kissing her boyfriend in public at the Homecoming ceremony. He abandoned her for being “bad luck,” the Principal paddled her for the kiss, and she was condemned by her home town because the Associated Press and the Internet spread her story across the world and made the entire town look foolish. Selfexiled from home to Memphis, she supported herself through much of her college career as a Dominatrix. Finally, she met a man she sensed she wanted to submit to. They fell in love, married, and live happily ever after. Or do they? In this third installment of the Switch series, Felicia finds herself in a West Memphis tattoo parlor where pints of blood are preferred to cash payments. If that’s not unsettling enough, she then discovers that her new husband’s latest job isn’t quite what it seemed. And all this before she has to help rescue three nieces from an attempted kidnapping, introduces punishment spanking to the Memphis vampire community, meets the Count of Memphis and becomes his Dominatrix, and is declared Queen of the Damned (to vampires, life should imitate art, and they adore Anne Rice novels) by him and all his subjects. They love her. Madly. And that’s truly the operative word here. So: how are Felicia and her beloved ever gonna get out of this one? If they do, that is? You’re cordially invited to find out. This book may be read as a standalone or as part of the Switch series.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Vampires written by Jay Stevenson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vampires are the hottest topic in popular culture today. From the now classic novels of Anne Rice, to the mega-selling series by Stephanie Meyer to the hit HBO series True Blood based on the bestselling novels of Charlaine Harris, the undead are certainly not dead in terms of books sales. Now, those curious about the history and lore of these creatures can get up to speed in the refreshed edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vampires. It provides a detailed explanation of the origins of vampires and insight into the fascination they hold in literature and belief. • Complete history and origins of this mythic creature • An explanation of the various rules that vampires exist by • A lively and exhaustive literary discussion of vampires and their importance in fiction

Download or read book Kristy and the Vampires The Baby Sitters Club Mystery 15 written by Ann M. Martin and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a television movie begins filming in Stoneybrook, Kristy is hired to look after Derek Masters, child actor and friend of the Club, who begins receiving threatening letters demanding he quit the project.