Download or read book Wraiths of Time written by Andre Norton and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An archaeology student is transported back to an ancient Ethiopian kingdom where, reborn as a warrior priestess, she must save their civilization from an evil as old as time Archaeology student and expert in African history Tallahassee Mitford has been asked to authenticate some ancient artifacts. But there’s a strange energy emanating from the relics, which, according to legend, can hold the soul of an entire nation. As she examines an ankh, talisman of the Egyptian gods and the key to all life, Tallahassee hears a deafening clap of thunder, followed by total darkness. She awakens to find herself lying under a scorching desert sun, surrounded by ruins and pyramids. She has been kidnapped by the powerful spirits released from the ankh and hurled back in time to a Nubian kingdom in Meroe, a little-known nation that exists in the shadow of Egypt. Reborn as Ashake, a magnificent warrior princess, Tallahassee must help Candace Naldamak, ancient Queen of Meroe, defeat the evil Khasti, who has found a way to pierce the walls between timelines. Ensnared in a power struggle for the throne, guided only by her knowledge of African history and her own free will, Tallahassee will endure a life-threatening trial by fire before she learns the true reason she has been summoned here.

Download or read book Wraiths of the Broken Land written by S. Craig Zahler and published by Raw Dog Screaming Press. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brutal and unflinching tale that takes many of its cues from both cinema and pulp horror, Wraiths of the Broken Land is like no Western you’ve ever seen or read. Desperate to reclaim two kidnapped sisters who were forced into prostitution, the Plugfords storm across the badlands and blast their way through Hell. This gritty, character-driven piece will have you by the throat from the very first page and drag you across sharp rocks for its unrelenting duration. Prepare yourself for a savage Western experience that combines elements of Horror, Noir and Asian ultra-violence. You’ve been warned. Praise from Kurt Russell, Joe R. Lansdale, Booklist, Jack Ketchum, and Ed Lee: "Zahler's a fabulous story teller whose style catapults his reader into the turn of the century West with a ferocious sense of authenticity." -Kurt Russell, star of Tombstone, Escape from New York, Dark Blue, and Death Proof "If you're looking for something similar to what you've read before, this ain't it. If you want something comforting and predictable, this damn sure ain't it. But if you want something with storytelling guts and a weird point of view, an unforgettable voice, then you want what I want, and that is this." -Joe R. Lansdale, author of The Bottoms, Mucho Mojo, and Savage Season" "[C]ompulsively readable.... Fans of Zahler's A Congregation of Jackals (2010) will be satisfied; think Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained. [C]lever mayhem ... leads to a riveting climax." -Booklist "[A] classic Western that's been twisted into the shape of a snarling monster...." -Gabino Iglesias, Out Of The Gutter Online "It would be utterly insufficient to say that WRAITHS is the most diversified and expertly written western I've ever read."-Edward Lee, author of The Bighead and Gast. "WRAITHS always rings true, whether it's visiting the depths of despair, the fury of violence, or the fragile ties that bind us together for good or ill. It's a Western with heart and intelligence, always vivid, with characters you will detest or care about or both, powerfully written." -Jack Ketchum, author of Off Season and The Girl Next Door

Download or read book The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure written by Storm Constantine and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-08-07 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the origins of the powerful post-human, androgynous race called the Wraeththu as they move from their small tribes towards their destiny of world domination, led by archmage Thiede, ruler Pellaz, and young Lileem.

Download or read book A Song of Wraiths and Ruin written by Roseanne A. Brown and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An instant New York Times bestseller! The first in a gripping fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction—from debut author Roseanne A. Brown. This New York Times bestseller is perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir. For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts his younger sister, Nadia, as payment to enter the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal—kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia’s freedom. But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition. When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death? "Magic creates a centuries-long divide between peoples in this stunning debut novel inspired by North African and West African folklore. An action-packed tale of injustice, magic, and romance, this novel immerses readers in a thrilling world and narrative reminiscent of Children of Blood and Bone." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List") Don't miss the second book in this epic duology, A Psalm of Storms and Silence!

Download or read book The Tales of Adarya written by Alaina Buchwald and published by Nightengale Press. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A shadow broods over the world of Adarya as the dark lord Naurleth prepares to unleash his power. Everything seems hopeless for Ltheny, the leader of the Capprinces, a small people dwelling in southern Adarya. Naurleth's forces, led by his merciless captain, are moving closer to the Capprinces' homeland every day, and an attack is imminent. Ltheny's city is alone in its struggle - all of its allies are too far away to bring aid, and preoccupied with their own troubles. To make matters worse, the Niorians, a sea-faring people who have been on the brink of war with the Capprinces for decades, have been seen near the Capprinces' borders. Defeat seems certain, and Ltheny is forced to decide whether her people must abandon their home in order to survive. Everything changes, however, after a chance meeting with Anamer, the captain of the Niorians. Ltheny finds herself whisked away on an adventure aboard Anamer's ship, The Quest. All around her, legends spring to life as the ship strays into the Shadowy Seas, in the heart of Naurleth's territory. After various encounters with long-forgotten perils, and the discovery or a weapon that could rewrite Adarya's history, Ltheny and the other passengers aboard The Quest escape from the Shadowy Seas, only to find that things are not well at home. In order to warn the others of Naurleth's threat, they must overcome old prejudices, elude capture by Naurleth's agents, and delve deep into the secrets of Adarya's past. Amid the battle between good and evil, Ltheny finds a friendship with the Niorians that is constantly tested through the twists and turns of their adventure.

Download or read book A Congregation of Jackals written by S. Craig Zahler and published by Raw Dog Screaming Press. This book was released on 2017-01-04 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1888 Oswell Danford is living a hard but satisfying life as a rancher in Virginia when he receives an unexpected telegram. A wedding invitation should be cause to celebrate but not when it means he'll have to face past deeds that he's deeply ashamed of. Now he and his brother, along with their ex-compatriot, an inveterate gambler from New York, will have to travel to Montana Territory to settle an old score they'd nearly forgotten. They will join the expectant congregation at the church for the marriage of their former brother-in-arms. But while everyone else will be wishing a blissful future for the happy couple they will be praying the darkness from their past doesn't devour the entire town. A Congregation of Jackals is an unrelenting tale of betrayal and revenge told with a precision and brutality that will leave you breathless and haunted. Fans of Zahler's breakout hits Bone Tomahawk and Wraiths of the Broken Land will be floored by this, originally the first installment of his western horror trilogy.

Download or read book A Psalm of Storms and Silence written by Roseanne A. Brown and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly anticipated second—and final—book in the immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore that began with the New York Times bestselling A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, from author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir. Karina lost everything after a violent coup left her without her kingdom or her throne. Now the most wanted person in Sonande, her only hope of reclaiming what is rightfully hers lies in a divine power hidden in the long-lost city of her ancestors. Meanwhile, the resurrection of Karina’s sister has spiraled the world into chaos, with disaster after disaster threatening the hard-won peace Malik has found as Farid’s apprentice. When they discover that Karina herself is the key to restoring balance, Malik must use his magic to lure her back to their side. But how do you regain the trust of someone you once tried to kill? As the fabric holding Sonande together begins to tear, Malik and Karina once again find themselves torn between their duties and their desires. And when the fate of everything hangs on a single, horrifying choice, they each must decide what they value most—a power that could transform the world, or a love that could transform their lives.

Download or read book A Reckoning of Wraiths written by Amanda Creiglow and published by Waldron Lake Books. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being haunted by the consequences of your own choices is bad enough. But ghosts? Turns out, ghosts are worse. A dramatic worldwide uptick in ghost sightings. A mysterious disease killing ghouls. As the arbiter to the supernatural community, it’s up to Elizabeth to figure out what’s going on. Fortunately, she already knows who’s responsible. Unfortunately, that person is her, and she may have also ever-so-slightly kicked off a wizard civil war to boot. Not exactly the quiet, small-town Christmas Elizabeth had in mind.

Download or read book Dungeon Lord written by Hugo Huesca and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-03 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dark forces are threatening everything that Dungeon Lord Edward Wright cares about... and they don't expect what they're about to get.Only a few weeks have passed since the Battle of Burrova, and Edward and his friends are busier than ever improving the Haunt and protecting the surviving villagers. Sadly, time is a scarce commodity in the world of Ivalis. Soon enough, Ed finds himself thrown in conflict against the man behind the mindbrood's attack, a man who is seemingly capable of shrugging off mortal wounds and who is willing to unleash a devastating plague of undead against the Haunt and everyone inside.Only the otherworldly powers of a Dungeon Lord may be capable of protecting the Haunt against the rapidly approaching danger... but can Edward remain the same man if he exposes himself to the corrupting influence of that very same power?

Download or read book Tales From Thac written by F. P. Spirit and published by F. P. Spirit. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragons, pirates, magic and deceit. Thac is no place for the faint of heart… Grand Choosing: Kortiama longs to prove herself at the Day of Choosing. Yet that day will hold more for her than she ever bargained for, if she manages to survive. Price of Honor: Seishin never expected to fall in love, nor that his love would hold a dark secret. The Pirate Coast is a dangerous place, one which might hold the key to his future, if it doesn’t kill him first. Art of the Steal: Where did the enigmatic Donatello come from? Where did he learn to be a thief, artist, and swordsman? Who is the mysterious woman who broke his heart? Fortune Tellers: Fran was not always blind, nor was she always a druid. It all came down to a fateful day and a run in with a certain blonde-haired, violet-eyed fortune teller. Battle of Fish Eye Cove: Outnumbered two to one, Ves and Ruka engage in a desperate battle with a flight of evil dragons. Can the two dragon girls escape their deadly fate? These and other thrilling tales are included here in this fantastic anthology from the world of Thac…

Download or read book Dragon Blood written by Alicia Wolfe and published by Alicia Wolfe. This book was released on with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trouble in paradise! Murder, magic and mystery with a beautiful backdrop. Not long ago, Jade McClaren was a half-shifter and a thief. Now she's working with the Fae Lords to police the supernatural elements of New York City, sometimes having to go up against her old allies. Her partner is Lord Davril Stormguard, a Fae and former king, but now badass cop, and their relationship has gotten . . . complicated. Meanwhile a great darkness is brewing -- the Shadow. It drove the Fae Lords out of the Fae Lands, and now it's coming to our world. If that weren't bad enough, the Fae Lords have broken with each other. The prince of the realm and his followers, estranged from the Queen, are on the run somewhere in Manhattan. When Jade and her partner Davril Stormguard encounter him, they learn that he may hold the secret to stopping the Shadow. But he has a price. Can the Queen meet that price, and what will happen if she does? It all leads to a beautiful place known as the Floating Gardens, a giant park-like resort that hovers over New York. But as soon as Jade and Davril arrive in paradise, things start to go wrong. When murder and violence spread through the resort, only they can stop it -- if they can work out their own problems first. If you're looking for magic, mystery and adventure, with a large slice of romance, you've come to the right place. DRAGON BLOOD is the fourth book in the Reclaiming the Fire series, but it can be read as a standalone and would serve as a perfect introduction to the series.

Download or read book The Curse of the Mistwraith The Wars of Light and Shadow Book 1 written by Janny Wurts and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2010-06-24 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOOK ONE IN THE GROUNDBREAKING SERIES, THE WARS OF LIGHT AND SHADOW A powerful, layered weaving of myth, prose and pure imagination – Curse of the Mistwraith opens an epic fantasy series perfect for fans of The Dark Tower and Earthsea.

Download or read book Void Wraith written by Chris Fox and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Captain Nolan destroyed the Void Wraith factory and the fleet guarding it, but every victory comes with a price. The destruction of the Helios Gate in the Ghantan system stranded Nolan and his crew months from the closest Gate. Dryker and Khar have been imprisoned by the Primo, forced to remain idle."--Amazon.com.

Download or read book Wrath and Wraiths written by Andrew Claydon and published by Andrew Claydon. This book was released on 2023-12-04 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just because you’re chosen, doesn’t mean you want to be. Finally home, all Nicolas Percival Carnegie wants to do is sit quietly for five minutes and figure out who he’s becoming after his latest adventure…but his plans are destined to be foiled yet again – because he’s about to discover how terrible wrath can be. Nicolas and his companions have meddled in the schemes of a powerful foe three times now, and that is one time too many. Unleashing one of his most fearsome servants, the Maestro is bent on Nicolas’s destruction. But fate has something different in mind. Finding himself somewhere he never dreamed he’d end up – even with his overactive imagination – Nicolas is instead thrust into the middle of a war whose outcome doesn’t just impact life itself, but the afterlife too. Cut off from his companions, he needs to try and survive as enemies old and new surround him with a single goal - to make sure the only place he ends up is the grave. At least amongst the legions of the undead he may discover the answer to a burning question: Why does nothing in Etherius stay dead anymore?

Download or read book Galactic Derelict written by Andre Norton and published by Jovian Press. This book was released on 2017-12-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a group of archeologists uncover the remains of an interstellar spaceship, they plan a trip to the past for additional information on their find. But their starship goes haywire and the explorers are trapped in a void between the past and present. Not even guide Travis Fox can predict if they'll make it home--or wander through space and time forever.

Download or read book Folk Lore written by James Napier and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-09-21 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Folk Lore by James Napier

Download or read book The Flash Vol 6 Out of Time written by Robert Venditti and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now that the Crime Syndicate's reign of terror is finally at an end, the Fastest Man Alive is more determined than ever to catch the countless criminals they released from Iron Heights-and stop the killer who's using weapons stolen from the Flash's rogues gallery to commit his crimes. In between, he's even trying to guide a troubled kid named Wally West back to the right path. But with each daring rescue and bullet-dodging battle, it feels like the time is slipping through his fingers... ...and years from now, his time has run out. A darker, more driven Flash is working backwards through time to fix his forerunner's mistakes and save the lives he was too late to save-by any means necessary. His friends and enemies alike barely recognize him. That's because he's harboring a terrible secret about the Speed Force that fuels him. A secret that's set him on a collision course...with himself... Writers Robert Venditti & Van Jensen (GREEN LANTERN) join artist Brett Booth (NIGHTWING) launch an all-new era-and present the New 52 debut of Wally West-in THE FLASH VOL. 6: OUT OF TIME ! Collects THE FLASH #30-35, THE FLASH ANNUAL, and THE FLASH: FUTURES END #1.