Author: Anna Charlotte Fox
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3759761674
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 516
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From London's fog to Arabia's sands, a Legend gallops into Myth. When a murdered aristocrat and a stolen obsidian statuette draw Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson into a web of intrigue, they embark on a journey that will challenge their wit, courage, and very understanding of the world. The trail leads from the thundering hooves of the Epsom Derby to the ancient trade routes of Constantinople, and deep into the heart of the Arabian desert. As they uncover the secrets of the Obsidian Guild, Holmes and Watson find themselves entangled in a mystery that spans centuries, threatens empires, and reveals the timeless bond between man and horse. Joined by an extraordinary team - the enigmatic Dr Amal El-Sharif, the determined Princess Liyana Sultan, the skilled craftsman Adrien d'Arcy, and the horse-whispering Khalid Al-Fahmi - our intrepid duo must decipher cryptic scrolls, navigate treacherous alliances, and confront an enemy as old as civilisation itself. With each hoofbeat, the line between myth and reality blurs, and the stakes race ever higher. In a quest that intertwines the fate of nations with the legacy of legendary steeds, Holmes will be tested as never before. Can logic and reason prevail against forces that defy explanation? Or will the legendary detective finally encounter a mystery that outruns even his formidable powers? 'The Obsidian Stallion' heralds the dawn of Anna Charlotte Fox's thrilling new series, 'Sherlock Holmes - Echoes Through Time'. Brimming with equestrian lore, historical intrigue, and a touch of the mystical, this tale will enthral both devoted Holmes aficionados and newcomers alike. Saddle up for a journey where ancient wisdom and Victorian ingenuity race neck-and-neck, and the game is most definitely afoot!
Author: Hank T. Cannon
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 130466967X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
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A deadly betrayal triggers an inexorable avalanche of events vaulting Pyge the Black back home to the loving clutches of his immediate family, twenty years after he went to insane lengths to make them think he was dead. Forced to re-assume his true name and the curse of immobility that accompanied his old identity, Pyge has to face a family who's actions left him crippled, in mind, and body, and unravel the secret that kept him hidden from them for 20 years. Pyge has a god on his side, unfortunately his family does as well and their divine backup is much bigger than his. But Pyge isn't a young lad being taken apart on a torturer's table anymore. He has his guns; his war hammer; the demonic power he sacrificed dearly for; and his only friend and most precious possession: The Obsidian Horse.
Author: Bridget E. Baker
Publisher: Purple Puppy Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
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Kristiana Liepa was supposed to use the money to save her family farm. She was NOT supposed to spend it all to save a massive, black stallion. But when she saw how he was being treated, what's a vet to do? She had no idea that gorgeous beast was really a powerful (and morally gray) magician who had been cursed by a witch, or that she was the only one who could reverse the curse. And she couldn't possibly have known how that one rash decision would irrevocably change her life. . . and his. Need a little more information to make up your mind? Read a trade review and a longer description below: Publisher’s Weekly said, “My Queendom for a Horse is an intriguing paranormal romance with a fresh and fun setup. [R]eaders will enjoy both the magical and romantic elements.” They also said, “The story of a shapeshifting horse is undoubtedly unique. The author puts a dynamic spin on fairytale tropes, while her knowledge and love of horses is evident throughout. A strong, confident female character takes center stage in this novel with her ability to talk to a cursed horse.” Here's the longer description with more detail: Kristiana’s father has a gambling problem. After a particularly bad hand of cards puts their family’s land in jeopardy, her dad’s solution is to call her billionaire ex. But Kris can't bring herself to beg him for money. At least, not her first time seeing him in ten years. Instead, she withdraws her life savings and bets on herself. Thankfully, it pays off! She and her most promising horse win big at the Down Royal steeplechase in Ireland, but only because the best horse on the track wasn’t ridden properly. Luckily, it’s just enough to grant a stay of execution with the bank. Or it would be. . . But when Kris realizes her nemesis is abusing the gorgeous black stallion who should have won, she can’t help herself. She spends her winnings buying the horse she fell for the moment she saw him. It may not be the smartest move in the short run, but Obsidian Devil's her best hope of finally digging out from under the massive debt hanging over them. She’ll have to ask her ex to help with the next payment, but seeing him again won't be so bad. What Kris doesn’t know is that her new purchase is actually a powerful magician, stuck in horse form by a witch’s curse. She also has no idea that she’ll be the only person who can help him lift the curse. . . And worst of all, that helping him may mean losing the family farm for good. KW: horse shifter, paranormal romance, horse shifter romance, shifter romance, paranormal shifter romance, witch's curse,
Author: Scott Jones
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 0307779971
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 382
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During the Six-Day War in 1967, Bethlehem and east Jerusalem were captured by the Israelis, and sovereign dominion of the holy city returned to the Jews for the first time in over two thousand years. At that time, a Dead Sea artifact, the Temple Scroll, was confiscated by the Israeli government. None of the Dead Sea Scrolls have surfaced in any official quarter since. Andrei Vartanyan is a ruthless, special intelligence operative for the former Soviet Union who has a reputation for getting what he wants at any cost. Vartanyan is hot on the trail of a lost scroll, rumored to hold the key to unlocking the secrets of 64 hidden treasure sites described in the famous Copper Scroll. And he'll stop at nothing--not even murder--to get it. Jack Calumet is one of the most proficient operatives the CIA has ever fielded. Calumet has gone up against Vartanyan once before, outfoxing him and levying a brilliant disinformation coup against the Russian and his comrades. But in the process, he lost the woman he loved. Now, Jack Calumet wants revenge. But a shocking discovery with worldwide implications makes it clear that there is more to this top secret operation than he ever dreamed. And as the British, the Russians, the Arabs, the Israelis, and even the Vatican join in the chase, the stakes become higher than ever before. A powerful revelation concerning the Word of God and the foundation upon which it is based will stand or fall as Heaven's War reaches its final battle.
Author: Sylvia Goodrum
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475938357
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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Unable to find work in London in 1771, Samuel Daniels comes to America as an indentured servant to farmer Silas Weatherby. Although Weatherby is nothing but generous and kind, Samuel wants more in life than the lowly position of farmhand. But he will not repay Weatherby's kindness by breaking his agreement, and he stays on until his indenture is fulfilled. Meanwhile, rebellion rages through the colonies, and Samuel sees his chance to secure his future. He joins the Continental Army, and his fi rst day in camp forms a friendship with a man named Spencer. A few days later, outside Hartford, Connecticut, he befriends a twelve-year-old orphan and forms another lasting friendship. Th ough life as a soldier isn't what he thought it would be, Samuel savors his independence and earning his own income. But the reality of war intrudes as they struggle against the cold and the British. Wounded at Saratoga, Samuel is cared for by the beautiful Mary Elizabeth and he can't help but fall in love with her. But she is promised to Samuel's good friend and fellow soldier, Jeptha Isaacson. Confused and tormented, Samuel decides to return to his unit before he is fully healed. Dark days lie ahead on the battlefield, and now, Samuel must fight for the birth of a new nation, one where he will finally find true freedom.
Author: Susan M. Baganz
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
ISBN: 152230441X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
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Miss Seraphina Babington is ready to race her prize stallion, but has no clue how that will impact her life, especially when the horse wins and garners the attention of everyone. Her parents are pressuring her to give up the stable for marriage and family, but most men want her for her horse. Sera wants a love match. Will anyone be willing to love her and accept her passion for horses as part of the bargain? The Honorable Earnest Oxley is obsessed with horses. But when he spies the majestic Hannover stallion, a perfect match to his mare, and decides to get close to the horse's owner in order to secure the stallion, he has to ask himself whether he's truly after the horse, or the lovely Miss Seraphina Babington.
Author: Sylvia Bristow-Goodrum
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557746272
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
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The story of one man's struggle with post traumatic stress long after his military days ended.
Author: Ellen Porath
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
ISBN: 0786963271
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259
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New York Times–bestselling series: It’s hate a first sight for Kit and Tanis in this Meetings Sextet novel about their complicated enemies-to-lovers relationship The tempestuous affair between Kitiara Uth Matar and Tanis Half-Elven begins with the sword. Life isn't simple for the hotheaded pair. They must contend with a carnivorous, two-headed troll; a deposed leader who believes Kitiara is the cause of the ruler's troubles; a vindictive mage who seeks peculiar vengeance; and Kit's hulking former lover. They also meet a beautiful magic-user hiding a painful secret, and a giant owl with a sardonic sense of humor. Here is the long-awaited story of the meeting of Tanis and Kitiara, a tale of love, lust, betrayal, and revenge that takes the reader through Krynn and south to the glacial Icereach.
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Languages : en
Pages : 80
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Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher: Library of America
ISBN: 1598536044
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 671
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Ursula K. Le Guin's richly-imagined vision of a post-apocalyptic California, in a newly expanded version prepared shortly before her death This fourth volume in the Library of America’s definitive Ursula K. Le Guin edition presents her most ambitious novel and finest achievement, a mid-career masterpiece that showcases her unique genius for world building. Framed as an anthropologist’s report on the Kesh, survivors of ecological catastrophe living in a future Napa Valley, Always Coming Home (1985) is an utterly original tapestry of history and myth, fable and poetry, story- telling and song. Prepared in close consultation with the author, this expanded edition features new material added just before her death, including for the first time two “missing” chapters of the Kesh novel Dangerous People. The volume con- cludes with a selection of Le guin’s essays about the novel’s genesis and larger aims, a note on its editorial and publication history, and an updated chronology of Le guin’s life and career. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.
