Download or read book The Sword and the Spark written by C. E. Groom and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Shakespeare-inspired tale of betrayal and murder, one man's heroic quest becomes a battle for the soul of an empire-and his own. Mace Ealdor is a revered member of the Order of the Silver Sword, mortals who possess the Spark of the Celestials. For centuries, the Silver Swords have been the guardians of the empire of Danim, but when Mace embarks on a quest to right the wrongs of the monarchy amid a decades-long civil war, his noble ambitions soon threaten everything he seeks to protect. Friends become enemies, heroes become villains, and the only path to salvation rests in the will of the Stars themselves.
Download or read book Moth and Spark written by Anne Leonard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prince with a quest, a beautiful commoner with mysterious powers, and dragons who demand to be freed—at any cost Filled with the potent mix of the supernatural and romance that made A Discovery of Witches a runaway success, Moth and Spark introduces readers to a vibrant world—and a love story they won’t soon forget. Prince Corin has been chosen to free the dragons from their bondage to the power Mycenean Empire, but dragons aren’t big on directions. They have given him some of their power, but none of their knowledge. No one, not the dragons nor their riders, is even sure what keeps the dragons in the Empire’s control. Tam, sensible daughter of a well-respected doctor, had no idea before she arrived in Caithenor that she is a Seer, gifted with visions. When the two run into each other (quite literally) in the library, sparks fly and Corin impulsively asks Tam to dinner. But it’s not all happily ever after. Never mind that the prince isn’t allowed to marry a commoner: war is coming. Torn between his quest to free the dragons and his duty to his country, Tam and Corin must both figure out how to master their powers in order to save Caithen. With a little help from a village of secret wizards and rogue dragonrider, they just might pull it off.
Download or read book War of the Spark Forsaken Magic The Gathering written by Greg Weisman and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Return to the multiverse of Magic: The Gathering as the hunt for Liliana Vess is on in the aftermath of the War of the Spark. The Planeswalkers have defeated Nicol Bolas and saved the Multiverse—though at grave cost. The living have been left to pick up the pieces and mourn the dead. But one loss is almost too great to bear: Gideon Jura, champion of justice and shield of the Gatewatch, is gone. As his former comrades Jace and Chandra struggle to rebuild from this tragedy, their future, like the future of the Gatewatch, remains uncertain. As the Gatewatch’s newest member, Kaya aims to help write that future. In joining, she pledged an oath to protect the living and the dead, but now that oath will be tested. The grieving guild masters of Ravnica have tasked her with a grave mission suited to her talents as a hunter and assassin—a mission she is ordered to keep secret from the Gatewatch. She must track down and exact retribution on the traitor Liliana Vess. But Liliana Vess has no interest in being found. Forsaken by her friends, she fled Ravnica after the defeat of Bolas. She was hostage to his wicked will, forced to assist in his terrible atrocities on pain of death—until Gideon, the last one who believed in her goodness, died in her place. Haunted by Gideon’s final gift, and hunted by former allies, Liliana now returns to a place she’d thought she’d never see again, the only place she has left: home.
Download or read book The Once Future King written by T. H. White and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive modern take on the timeless tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round table. The legends of King Arthur date back to medieval Europe, and have become some of the dominant myths of Western culture. In The Once & Future King, T. H. White reinvents the story for a modern audience. The novel starts by introducing the reader to a young Arthur – just a child, and far from the King he will become – as he is raised by the wizard Merlyn, and moves on to chronicle his rise to Kingship, the affair between Guinevere and Lancelot, and the eventual destruction of the round table. The first section, released independently as The Sword in the Stone, was adapted into an animated film by Walt Disney Pictures. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
Download or read book The Sword in the Stone written by T. H. White and published by HarperCollins Children's Modern Classics. This book was released on 2022-03-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful HarperCollins Children's Modern Classics edition is perfect for every bookshelf.
Download or read book War of the Spark Ravnica Magic The Gathering written by Greg Weisman and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Experience the first official adventure in Magic: The Gathering’s multiverse in nearly a decade as the ultimate battle begins on Ravnica. Teyo Verada wants nothing more than to be a shieldmage, wielding arcane energies to protect his people from his world’s vicious diamondstorms. When he’s buried alive in the aftermath of his first real tempest, the young mage’s life is about to end before it can truly begin—until it doesn’t. In a flash, a power he didn’t know he had whisks him away from his home, to a world of stone, glass, and wonder: Ravnica. Teyo is a Planeswalker, one of many to be called to the world-spanning city—all lured by Nicol Bolas, the Elder Dragon. Bolas lays siege to the city of Ravnica, hungry for the ultimate prize: godhood itself. His unparalleled magic and unstoppable army appear poised to bring the city to utter ruin. Among those who stand in the way of Bolas’s terrifying machinations are the Gatewatch, Planeswalkers sworn to defeat evil, no matter where it’s found. But as they work to unite the other mages and mount a defense of the city and its people, the terrifying truth of Bolas’s plan becomes clear. The Elder Dragon has prepared a trap to ensnare the most powerful mages from across the Multiverse—and it’s too late to escape. As forces great and small converge on the city and the battle rages, the stakes could not be higher. If the Gatewatch falters and the Planeswalkers fail, the curtain will fall on the age of heroes—and rise on the infinite reign of Nicol Bolas.
Download or read book The House of Sacrifice written by Anna Smith Spark and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerhouse grimdark fantasy of bloodshed, ambition, and fate, The House of Sacrifice is the thunderous conclusion to Anna Smith Spark's Empires of Dust trilogy, which began with The Court of Broken Knives. Marith Altrersyr has won. He cut a path of blood and vengeance and needless violence around the world and now he rules. It is time for Marith to put down his sword, to send home his armies, to grow a beard and become fat. It is time to look to his own house, and to produce an heir. The King of Death must now learn to live.But some things cannot be learnt. The spoils of war turn to ash in the mouths of the Amrath Army and soon they are on the move again. But Marith, lord of lies, dragon-killer, father-killer, has begun to falter and his mind decays. How long can a warlord rotting from within continue to win? As the Army marches on to Sorlost, Thalia's thoughts turn to home and to the future: a life grows inside her and it is a precious thing - but it grows weak. Why must the sins of the father curse the child? Empires of DustThe Court of Broken KnivesThe Tower of Living and DyingThe House of Sacrifice
Download or read book The Court of Broken Knives Empires of Dust Book 1 written by Anna Smith Spark and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-06-29 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence and R Scott Bakker, The Court of Broken Knives is the explosive debut by one of grimdark fantasy’s most exciting new voices.
Download or read book Spark City written by Robert J Power and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-17 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erroh has a plan. A simple plan. It'll never work. Despite his family's warrior pedigree, he'd rather gamble and drink while living from one tavern to the next. But when his wanderings bring him upon a gruesome slaughter of innocents he is torn from carefree ways. Spark City is on the horizon and with it the mysterious trials of The Cull. After a life spent rejecting his birth right, the time has come to pick up his sword and accept his destiny. With an army marching forward, and unlikely companions buy his side, does Erroh have what it takes to stop the coming war? Spark City is the gripping first novel in Robert J Power's best selling epic fantasy series. If you like spectacular combat, unlikely heroes, and slow burn romance, you'll love this thrilling tale. Now availalbe in Large Print Buy Spark City to embrace your calling today!
Download or read book The Magnolia Sword written by Sherry Thomas and published by Sherry Thomas. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHINA, 484 A.D. A Warrior in Disguise All her life, Mulan has trained for one purpose: to win the duel that every generation in her family must fight. If she prevails, she can reunite a pair of priceless heirloom swords separated decades earlier, and avenge her father, who was paralyzed in his own duel. Then a messenger from the Emperor arrives, demanding that all families send one soldier to fight the Rouran invaders in the north. Mulan’s father cannot go. Her brother is just a child. So she ties up her hair, takes up her sword, and joins the army as a man. A War for a Dynasty Thanks to her martial arts skills, Mulan is chosen for an elite team under the command of the princeling—the royal duke’s son, who is also the handsomest man she’s ever seen. But the princeling has secrets of his own, which explode into Mulan’s life and shake up everything she knows. As they cross the Great Wall to face the enemy beyond, Mulan and the princeling must find a way to unwind their past, unmask a traitor, and uncover the plans for the Rouran invasion…before it’s too late. Inspired by wuxia martial-arts dramas as well as the centuries-old ballad of Mulan, The Magnolia Sword is a thrilling, romantic, and sharp-edged novel that lives up to its beloved heroine.
Download or read book The Tower of Living and Dying written by Anna Smith Spark and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerhouse story of bloodshed, ambition, and fate, The Tower of Living and Dying is a continuation of Anna Smith Spark's brilliant Empires of Dust trilogy, which began with The Court of Broken Knives. Marith has been a sellsword, a prince, a murderer, a demon, and dead. But something keeps bringing him back to life, and now there is nothing stopping him from taking back the throne that is rightfully his. Thalia, the former high priestess, remains Marith's only tenuous grasp to whatever goodness he has left. His left hand and his last source of light, Thalia still believes that the power that lies within him can be used for better ends. But as more forces gather beneath Marith's banner, she can feel her influence slipping. Read the second book in this "gritty and glorious!" (Miles Cameron) epic fantasy series reminiscent of Joe Abercrombie and Mark Lawrence where the exiled son of a king fights to reclaim his throne no matter the cost.
Download or read book Spark written by Anthea Sharp and published by Fiddlehead Press. This book was released on 2013-12-20 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Winner of the PRISM Award for best YA Fantasy* What if a high-tech VR game was a gateway to the treacherous Realm of Faerie? DARK SECRETS... Superstar gamer Spark Jaxley's life might look easy, but she's part of an elite few who guard a shocking secret; the Realm of Faerie exists, and its dark magic is desperate for a foothold in the mortal world. PROMISE POWER... Aran Cole hacks code and sells his gaming cheats on the black market. It's barely a living, and one he's not proud of. But when he turns his skills to unlocking the secrets behind Feyland—the most exciting and immersive game on the market—he discovers power and magic beyond his wildest dreams. AND DESTRUCTION... Spark's mission is clear; pull Aran from the clutches of the fey folk and restore the balance between the worlds. But can she risk her life for someone who refuses to be rescued? KEYWORDS: Young Adult Fantasy, Coming-of-age, Fairies, Fairy Tales and Retellings, Celtic Folklore, Science Fantasy, MMO Gaming, Action Adventure, Magic Realms, Cyberpunk, Hackers, Videogames, Teen Romance, litRPG, Gamelit, Warcross, Ready Player One, Caravel, Graceling, Sarah J. Maas, VR, Virtual Reality, Portal Fantasy, ACoTaR, Carrie Summers, Blaise Corvin, James Hunter, Online, MMO, Gaming Con, Shirtaloon, He Who Fights With Monsters
Download or read book The Spark of Life Electricity in the Human Body written by Frances Ashcroft and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a wonderful book. Frances Ashcroft has a rare gift for making difficult subjects accessible and fascinating." —Bill Bryson, author of The Body: A Guide for Occupants What happens during a heart attack? Can someone really die of fright? What is death, anyway? How does electroshock treatment affect the brain? What is consciousness? The answers to these questions lie in the electrical signals constantly traveling through our bodies, driving our thoughts, our movements, and even the beating of our hearts. The history of how scientists discovered the role of electricity in the human body is a colorful one, filled with extraordinary personalities, fierce debates, and brilliant experiments. Moreover, present-day research on electricity and ion channels has created one of the most exciting fields in science, shedding light on conditions ranging from diabetes and allergies to cystic fibrosis, migraines, and male infertility. With inimitable wit and a clear, fresh voice, award-winning researcher Frances Ashcroft weaves together compelling real-life stories with the latest scientific findings, giving us a spectacular account of the body electric.
Download or read book Risuko written by David Kudler and published by Stillpoint Digital Press. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samurai, assassins, warlords -- and a girl who likes to climb A historical coming-of-age tale of a young girl who is purchased away from her family to become an assassin. Can she come to terms with who she must be? Though Japan has been devastated by a century of civil war, Risuko just wants to climb trees. Growing up far from the battlefields and court intrigues, the fatherless girl finds herself pulled into a plot that may reunite Japan -- or may destroy it. She is torn from her home and what is left of her family, but finds new friends at a school that may not be what it seems. One of the students — or perhaps one of the teachers — is playing the kitsune. The mischievous fox spirit is searching for… something. What do they want? And what will they do to find it? Magical but historical, Risuko follows her along the first dangerous steps to discovering who she truly is. The first volume of the Seasons of the Sword series! Can one girl win a war? Kano Murasaki, called Risuko (Squirrel) is a young, fatherless girl, more comfortable climbing trees than down on the ground. Yet she finds herself enmeshed in a game where the board is the whole nation of Japan, where the pieces are armies, moved by scheming lords, and a single girl couldn't possibly have the power to change the outcome. Or could she? Historical adventure fiction appropriate for teen readers As featured in Kirkus, Foreword, and on the cover of Publishers Weekly! Tight, exciting, and thoughtful... The characters are nicely varied and all the pieces fit into place deftly. -- Kirkus Reviews Risuko is an artfully crafted novel that evokes a heavy sense of place and enchantment.... Risuko's development and evolution are fascinating to watch in this powerful and relentless coming-of-age adventure. -- Foreword Reviews (spotlight review) Vividly portrayed, flush with cultural detail, and smoothly written. -- BookLife
Download or read book A Spark Against the Shadows written by Philip Petruna and published by Author Philip Petruna. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the events of Asana Prison, Kota and his group have learned of the Mysterious Woman’s plan with Damira and Mara. The group seeks to stop the coming storm, but they cannot fight on multiple fronts. The two Winters know what needs to be done for the good of the Kingdoms. They will need to strike where they are needed most at the moment. The Cursed Prince and the Mender seek the one who is supposed to support them and work to uncover the mystery of his curse. Only one complication, the deal they did not go through with, has set a problem in their path. Answers are hard to find when the past is haunting them. The Winter Gem and the Traveler head east to pass a message of war to Damira and enter the coming fight, but when opportunity enters their path, they find themselves in a unique situation. Acting without a proper plan has its consequences, which anyone dealing with the Winters learn quickly. These two callers and the shield they travel with will push through any obstacle to end what she has put in motion to get what she desires. -------------- A Spark Against the Shadow is a multi-perspective story from the side of four of our main characters. This is an evolution of the writing style of The Lion’s Gambit, and I hope everyone enjoys it when it releases December 16th, 2021. Book Two follows the journey established in the previous book. This is a series, after all, and the story will unfold until the last book. Questions will be answered and more will appear as the characters' pasts and present collide in the epic-fantasy series, Beyond Soul & Fate!
Download or read book The God Spark written by D Levesque and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-05 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jason and now his best friend Michael are now finding out just how different things can be. And that Magic isn't limited to what others thought it was. What will he do? The God Bradard now wants him to be his Champion, but can he do it? He feels trapped and honestly doesn't know what to do.Follow him again as he goes deeper into what Destiny's World is and what are the stakes involved. Can he keep Earth safe? And will the Dungeon he found, with the people he recruits be enough? Adventure, love, and faith. Will they be enough for Jason to keep him going and do what he doesn't want to do. Gain power and fight the Gods themselves.
Download or read book Splendor and Spark written by Mary Taranta and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this exciting follow-up to Shimmer and Burn, Faris has given up love to save her sister’s life and the dying kingdom of Avinea, but will her sacrifices be enough to overcome the poisoned magic and villains surrounding her on all sides? The fight is just beginning. Faris has been forced to give up the man she loves for a dangerous but necessary alliance. Her loyalty is bound by magic to his future bride, the villainous Bryn. And her mother’s powerful spell that could be the key to saving Avinea fights with poisoned magic for control of her heart. None of that matters though because everything Faris has done has been for Cadence, the little sister she’s been trying to rescue from the king’s slavery. Now they’re finally reunited, but Cadence has a gut-wrenching confession: she remembers everything from while she was under the king’s enchantment. She wants nothing to do with Faris. Heartbroken, Faris focuses on tracking Merlock, the king who must be killed to stop The Burn, by manipulating her mother’s spell through her dreams. Before long though, Faris realizes these aren’t normal dreams, they might just be real, and they may show her a way to kill Merlock herself. But there are things darker than poison that lie in The Burn, and not even the spell deep in Faris’s chest can stop them. Faris will again be faced with impossible choices. Does she risk everything to save Avinea, even if she might lose North and further betray her sister’s trust? Or does she succumb to the poison inside that begs her to think this time, finally, of herself?
