Author: Alex Stewart
Publisher: Baen Books
ISBN: 162579634X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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When someone starts killing his fellow bounty hunters in the port of Fairhaven, Drago Appleroot is happy to help his contacts in the City Watch with their investigation—for a reasonable fee, of course. But posing as an assassin-for-hire to draw out the killer attracts the attention of two separate groups from a far-off Elven kingdom whose private war is being fought on the streets of his home town. Pitched into a maelstrom of treachery and lethal politics, Drago is forced into a long and dangerous journey to the heart of the Sylvan Marches, where one determined gnome might just decide the destiny of a kingdom. If he can survive long enough to decide which side he ought to be on. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Alex Stewart's Shooting the Rift: “Stewart makes his [faster than light travel] technology as accessible and relevant as the neuroware, genetic engineering, anti-gravity, and other assorted techno-furniture of the milieu. His various venues . . . are limned with vigor, vividness and vivacity. The personages are all true-to-life, delivering fine banter and plot-propelling dialogue, arising out of fully believable motivations and drives and desires. . . . the best of what ambitious adventure SF has always done and can plainly continue to do.”—Locus “Stewart writes with sly wit. He pokes fun at modern science fiction tropes. His clever writing even satirizes science fiction satire. He combines this with rollicking adventure, original plot twists and unexpected revelations and endings. Shooting the Rift is fun to read. Better still it promises a sequel.”—Galveston County Daily News
Author: Daniel Kirk
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613120532
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
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With The Low Road, Daniel Kirk has created a mystical world that will keep readers coming back for more. When Matt and his family move to a new neighborhood, they don’t realize they’ve inadvertently stumbled into the middle of massive upheaval in the fairy world. With the elves’ territory disintegrating and dark factions looking to seize control, apprentice mage Tuava-Li must defend her way of life—even when that means cooperating with Matt, a human and a natural enemy, as he may just hold the key to saving the Elf Realm from certain destruction. F&P level: Y F&P genre: F
Author: N. K. Jemisin
Publisher: Solaris
ISBN: 1849979332
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 608
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Author: Dominik Parisien
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481456121
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
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A collection of modern fairy tales includes stories of castles, canyons, dungeons, and other fantastical realms.
Author: Patrick Sean Mulvany
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1438993919
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Once, long ago in the world of Jarset, there was a battle. Darkness against the light, shadow against the flame. That was long ago and the world has turnes many times since then. now, High to the north in the mountains of Oshar, the darkness broods again once more. Follow Dareus and his motley band of adventurers as they traverse exotic landscapes, fend off epic beasts, and unite with peoples of all sorts.
Author: Barb Hendee
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101196645
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
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Magiere the dhampir and her partner, the half-elf Leesil, are on a journey to uncover the secrets of their mysterious pasts. But first their expertise as vampire hunters is required on behalf of a small village being tormented by a creature of unlimited and unimaginable power.
Author: Elaine Cunningham
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
ISBN: 078695972X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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Arilyn Moonblade has always feared the elfshadow, the essence of her sword's magic. When she learns the terrible truth behind her inherited moonblade, she vows to find a way to escape her fate. What begins as a means to an end becomes a deeply personal commitment. Determined to succeed in her quest, Arilyn will risk all she holds dear.
Author: Steve Marsh
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493194917
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
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Nothing leaves Solana but the hangover. The party starts at "high" noon in the island tropics of Beruba until Sander and MarJean stumble on a smuggling cartel led by an Anglo-Caribbean banker and a shadowy arms trader hiding somewhere on exotic Albacore Caye... Chaos erupts when a thieving monkey makes off with Sander's priceless gold doubloon, the key to an ancient Spanish hoard... While in hot pursuit, Sander's odyssey begins as the banker struggles to evacuate his beloved Solana del Mar in a flimsy scheme to grab Solana for his nefarious enterprise, assuring affordable and convenient accommodations for smugglers everywhere... If only a platoon of spooks can infiltrate a beach-rave gone berserk and liberate Solana del Mar on a remote island where deranged youth and Viagratic party hounds run on vapors in a wild, moonlit paradise... An offbeat, outrageous cast of supporting characters keeps this 'intoxicating' mystery thriller pulsing with new developments at every turn... Gripping, suspenseful, hilarious, sometimes reflecting a retro-chic bit of an Ian Fleming adventure, Solana del Mar is a magical Caribbean world with an exotic mix of international culture and ageless characters, offering a behind-scenes glimpse of Euro/American expats 'living their dreams' turned rollicking nightmare in a secluded corner of the tropics.
Author: D.G. Redd
Publisher: D.G. Redd
ISBN: 0645315931
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
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Harald has been in the business of selling adventuring gear for years. It doesn't pay well, but first time heroes are naive and easily swindled, so Harald manages to get by just fine. If only he could finish his first magic weapon, he could set himself on a trajectory to get out of this two-bit town.But a goblin has set up camp in the cave he sources his magical ingredients from, and none of the adventurers who pass through his shop will help him out. Maybe it's time he settled it for himself?
Author: Paul Heisel
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1430309385
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 555
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Five hundred years have passed since the Coven used the wild magic to banish the last of the Wraiths and their dark army. In that time, the Lands have prospered, yet the races have withdrawn to the forests, mountains, and cities. The Wraiths have returned, seeking vengeance. They hide in the shadows, waiting for the opportune time to strike at the heart of the Coven and destroy all hope for the Lands. The Wraiths have a far more insidious plan, and once in motion, nothing will stop them from dominating the Lands. Hidden deep in the Anis Fens, though, is the Catstaff. A legendary weapon of magic, it is the only hope to destroy the Wraiths. Melkoff the Traveler, a lowly messenger of the Coven, must find the Catstaff before it is too late. The Wraiths are after him, and are far more dangerous than before. With only a handful of companions, Melkoff travels into the most dangerous parts of the Lands to uncover the secrets of the Catstaff and Shadekeep.
