Download or read book Deadly Artifact written by Eugene Allen Wilson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-03-14 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Monday, September 17, 1860, near Carbonwood, a small mining town located in Northern California, tragedy strikes. Mine worker Silas Jeremiah Baldwin is killed after an unusually bizarre encounter with another individual. Baldwins death initiates a series of historical events that will in time allow three modern day high school teenagers to come into possession of two devices. The second device, a gravitational force-based weapon called the extraspatial otivicon, is inconceivably more powerful than any other weapon in the known galaxy. The teenagers possession of this device is bringing upon them adverse difficulties, even as police officials and military officials are after them. Yet, a greater threat is facing them all. Two enormously powerful, yet opposing alien forces are coming to retrieve this fearsome device. Inadvertently, these teenagers have found themselves caught in the middle of a raging interstellar conflict that has engulfed numerous inhabited worlds and is precipitating the rise of a galactic empire. In a high-suspense story spanning four centuries and involving numerous planetary civilizations; the creation of the galaxys most powerful weapon, murderous betrayal and one individuals insatiable craving for absolute power are the explosive catalysts that is pushing the entire inhabited galaxy toward its deadliest conflict.
Download or read book House of Earth and Blood written by Sarah J. Maas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 821 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A #1 New York Times bestseller! Sarah J. Maas's brand-new CRESCENT CITY series begins with House of Earth and Blood: the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic, danger, and searing romance. Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She'll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths. Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose-to assassinate his boss's enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he's offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach. As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City's underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion-one that could set them both free, if they'd only let it. With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom-and the power of love.
Download or read book Champagne Misfits and Other Shady Magic Dowser 7 written by Meghan Ciana Doidge and published by Old Man in the CrossWalk. This book was released on 2022-04-20 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I had everything I’d ever wanted — a successful business with a second bakery in the works, a sexy fiance who I adored, and good friends who loved to laugh almost as much as I did. So of course it couldn’t possibly last. Unfortunately, this time the trouble was homegrown in Vancouver, threatening my own backyard and those who were under my protection — whether they wanted to be or not. I was, after all, the wielder of the instruments of assassination. Apparently, cutesy cupcakes and being nice only stretched so far. Champagne, Misfits, and Other Shady Magic is the seventh book in the Dowser series, which is set in the same universe as the Oracle, Reconstructionist, Amplifier, Archivist, and Misfits of the Adept Universe series. While it is not necessary to read all the series, in order to avoid spoilers the ideal reading order of the Adept Universe begins with Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (Dowser 1).
Download or read book The Greek Theatre and Festivals written by Peter Wilson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2007-06-14 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of essays, by leading international scholars, on the history of the Greek theatre, and on the wider context of festival culture in which theatrical activity took place in the Greek world. The emphasis is on the documentary material - inscriptions, archaeological remains and monuments - which provides so much of our 'hard' evidence for the activities of the theatre. Much of the important material discussed here is unknown except to specialists, and these studies offeraccess to its interpretation to a wider audience. They cover a wide range of time and place, from the earliest days of the Greek theatre to the Roman period, with special emphasis on the neglected Hellenistic period, which is especially rich in documentary evidence.
Download or read book Enchanting Inquiries Collection 1 Books 1 to 3 written by Sam Cheever and published by Electric Prose Publications. This book was released on 2020-06-14 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 3 full-length novels of paranormal cozy adventure fun! This is no boring librarian shushing people from behind a desk. This librarian corrals rogue magic. But more importantly, she has a frog and a cat, and she’s not afraid to use them!
Download or read book Pirate s Pleasure written by Lisa Kessler and published by Entangled: Amara. This book was released on 2019-04-22 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Smyth has survived mutinous pirate crews, wars, and the passage of centuries by keeping his life as he did his ships, organized and well stocked. But when his crew is tasked with stealing Pandora's Box for the government, it opens a door to destruction, and her name is Harmony Andrews. A risk-taking investment broker by day, and a thief by night, Harmony is a member of the underground Digi Robins crew. Stealing relics to sell on the dark web, they donate the money to people without insurance who need life-saving medical treatments. What she doesn't realize is the box she just stole is the very one her boss is looking for––the boss who just happens to be an immortal pirate. And as their adventure heads into the danger zone, she doesn't know what's more dangerous: the risk to her life or the risk to her heart. Each book in the Sentinels of Savannah series is STANDALONE: * Magnolia Mystic * Pirate's Passion * Pirate's Pleasure * Pirate's Persuasion * Pirate's Promise * Pirate’s Paradox * Pirate’s Protector * The Captain’s Curse
Download or read book Extended Summary Ready Player Two Based On The Book By Ernest Cline written by Mentors Library and published by Mentors Library. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EXTENDED SUMMARY: READY PLAYER TWO – BASED ON THE BOOK BY ERNEST CLINE Are you ready to boost your knowledge about "READY PLAYER TWO"? Do you want to quickly and concisely learn the key lessons of this book? Are you ready to process the information of an entire book in just one reading of approximately 20 minutes? Would you like to have a deeper understanding of the techniques and exercises in the original book? Then this book is for you! BOOK CONTENT: Introduction: The Oasis Lives On The Legacy of James Halliday An Unexpected Discovery The Rise of the ONI The Hunt for the Seven Shards The Quest for the First Shard The Challenges of the Cataclyst The Battle of the Immortals The Aech's Revelation The Quest for the Second Shard The Temptation of the Chatauqua The Race for the Third Shard The Final Battle: IOI Strikes Back The Redemption of Sorrento Conclusion: The Fate of the Oasis
Download or read book Crescent City Ebook Bundle A 2 book bundle written by Sarah J. Maas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 1638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A dizzying, suspenseful whirl that surprises at every turn.” -Entertainment Weekly Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She'll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths. Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose-to assassinate his boss's enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he's offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach. As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City's underbelly, they're plunged into the fight of a lifetime, making them question everything they thought they knew. With a sizzling romance at its heart and surprises at every turn, the #1 New York Times bestselling Crescent City series has captivated readers everywhere with its exploration of loss, power, and love.
Download or read book The Dawning of Power written by Brian Rathbone and published by BrianRathbone.com. This book was released on 2016-05-27 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Echoes of the ancients' power are distant memories, tattered and faded by the passage of eons, but that is about to change. A new dawn has arrived. Latent abilities, harbored in mankind's deepest fibers, wait to be unleashed. Ancient evils awaken, and old fears ignite the fires of war.
Download or read book Something Greedy This Way Comes written by Elizabeth Marx and published by Elizabeth Marx Books. This book was released on 2016-09-28 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Locke embraces the magical legacy he wields, but it didn’t help him save the girl he loved. Now he’ll have to use everything he’s learned since the Seer’s death to safeguard Keleigh and find a magical object hidden and only whispered about for centuries. By the light of the next blue moon, the ShiningOnes plan to infiltrate this realm and retrieve the mighty relic. The Elders are prepared to sacrifice anyone to acquire it. The Sisters will manipulate anyone to safeguard it. While every other witch in the Order whispers and warns about the artifact’s power, Locke and Keleigh follow clues from her mother’s message, hoping to retrieve it. But if Locke and Keleigh don’t locate the relic first, the battle brewing between sacred knowledge and modern communication will destroy everything—even their love. When fairy tales hold ancient secrets, many may have to be revealed because something greedy this way comes.
Download or read book Pure Dead Magic written by Debi Gliori and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2002-08-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Things are not right at the Strega-Borgia castle. Signor Luciano Strega-Borgia has been kidnapped. Signora Baci Strega-Borgia is struggling with her spells at the Advanced Witchcraft Institute.Titus and Pandora don’t like their suspiciously cheerful and fearless new nanny. Baby Damp has been accidentally shrunk, e-mailed, and lost on the World Wide Web. And to top it off, there’s a gangster in a bunny suit lurking about. . . . This seriously over-the-top, gothic romp is sure to have readers clamoring for the next Strega-Borgia adventure.
Download or read book The Fantasy Writer s Handbook written by Sergio Rijo and published by SERGIO RIJO. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a writer and avid reader of fantasy, I've always been fascinated by the power of imagination and the limitless possibilities of world-building. That's why I wrote The Fantasy Writer's Handbook, a comprehensive guide to crafting unforgettable stories that transport readers to magical worlds full of wonder, danger, and adventure. In this book, you'll find 1250 writing prompts across 25 subgenres of fantasy, each designed to help you unleash your creativity and take your world-building skills to the next level. Whether you're interested in epic quests, mythical creatures, or supernatural powers, there's a prompt for every type of fantasy writer. Each prompt comes with detailed instructions and helpful tips for developing your characters, creating rich and vivid settings, and building a compelling plot that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a seasoned writer looking for new inspiration or a beginner seeking guidance on the basics of fantasy writing, The Fantasy Writer's Handbook has something for everyone. So, if you're ready to embark on a journey into the world of fantasy and unleash your creativity, then grab a copy of The Fantasy Writer's Handbook today and start building the world of your dreams!
Download or read book The House of Torunthane written by Brian C. Mahon and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-13 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On an alien world, an egotistical, magic-wielding immortal fights to protect his only living relative while trying to find a means to free the planet from an invading army. Brought to the planet Tuluhr against his will a long time ago--along with his brother, Vedin--Menver Torunthane now cares only for his nephew, Ajax, a devout warrior of the planets defenders. Vedin was a hero to all, except for his son, and Menver, taking the boy under his wing, teaches him the magic that is his heritage. Recently the pair have assisted the Deltornir, the Tuluhrai army, in attempting to fend off an invasion from the Shekethrum, people of a nearby planet. Now on their own, the mage and the warrior are searching for a way to keep themselves safe--and to permanently free the planet from its invaders. Maneuvering through waves of alien invaders, predators, and even the manipulations of those they fight with, Menver Torunthane will do whatever it takes to protect his nephew and secure their freedom.
Download or read book Body space and pain written by Camila Valenzuela-Moguillansky and published by Frontiers E-books. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing provided
Download or read book The Negima Reader written by Takeshi Abe and published by DH Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a question-and-answer format, presents information about the anime series featuring a ten-year-old with a diploma in magic who teaches English at an all-girl Japanese high school.
Download or read book Some Rumor of Strange Adventures written by M-A Berthier and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young rogue resolves to reinvent himself. Through hard work and perseverance, he attains the ability to pass for a respectable member of the bourgeoisie, to ape their mannerisms, and simulate their enthusiasms. Thus equipped, he enters a respected university. His enjoyment of his new academic milieu - the material comforts, the feminine company - is immense, but as he becomes integrated into their social structures, he begins to discern the deviousness and dishonesty of the mandarins who compose this privileged group. The discovery leads him through a maze of deception, right wing philosophy, seduction, and violence. Internally at war with the malevolence that surrounds him, his choices are few: he can rely on the tools of his life of respectability - or he can fall back on the skills that he attained and perfected in his previous existence.
Download or read book Truth Justice written by Geoffrey Thorne and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ideals of truth and justice-concepts synonymous with DC’s superheroes from the Golden Age of Comics to the present day-are the foundation for this collection of stories from the anthology series, Truth & Justice. Collecting issues #1-7 of the series, a host of creators take turns telling stories with characters from around the DC Universe to show how these heroes live up to the ideals of truth and justice every day, in and out of their costumes.
