Author: Axel J. Moeller
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595135099
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
A poor young girl escaping an abusive father finds herself thrust into a quest to stop two warring countries from destroying each other. In the midst of a twisted plot mined with lies and deceit, even those who Shian loves must betray her. Before Shian can be free of a destiny that she never wanted, the daughter of Rahadel must face the threat of an evil more powerful than the great High Lords of mighty Citadel… herself. Created to infuse itself into her very soul and corrupt to the core of darkness itself, Shian must decide if she will accept or deny the gift and the curse of the Talisman Box!
The Talisman Box
Author: Axel J. Moeller
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595135099
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
A poor young girl escaping an abusive father finds herself thrust into a quest to stop two warring countries from destroying each other. In the midst of a twisted plot mined with lies and deceit, even those who Shian loves must betray her. Before Shian can be free of a destiny that she never wanted, the daughter of Rahadel must face the threat of an evil more powerful than the great High Lords of mighty Citadel… herself. Created to infuse itself into her very soul and corrupt to the core of darkness itself, Shian must decide if she will accept or deny the gift and the curse of the Talisman Box!
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595135099
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
A poor young girl escaping an abusive father finds herself thrust into a quest to stop two warring countries from destroying each other. In the midst of a twisted plot mined with lies and deceit, even those who Shian loves must betray her. Before Shian can be free of a destiny that she never wanted, the daughter of Rahadel must face the threat of an evil more powerful than the great High Lords of mighty Citadel… herself. Created to infuse itself into her very soul and corrupt to the core of darkness itself, Shian must decide if she will accept or deny the gift and the curse of the Talisman Box!
The Lost Talisman
Author: Sarah Elizabeth
Publisher: Sarah Elizabeth
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
A complex magical potion has the ability to unlock the secret resting place of the lost talisman, a magic so powerful that it could end Coral’s struggle against the Master. But obtaining this power will leave her loved ones exposed to the ravaging of her greatest enemy. Can Coral sacrifice everything to defeat the Master, or will she relent to save those she loves? Coral is forced into hiding to recover from her near defeat at the hands of the Master. But she is not alone. With an unexpected mentor by her side, she embarks on a voyage to discover the resting place of the lost talisman—a magical item so powerful that it could change the tide of her fight against her true enemy. However, obtaining the talisman stretches Coral further than she could ever imagine. The Master lays waste to Coral’s former life, turning the entire ocean against her and the Octopods. With each passing day, the life she fought so hard to create is dismantled, piece by piece. When Coral’s friends are targeted, Coral is torn between sacrificing everything she holds dear to finish her quest or returning to fight for those she loves. Will Coral endure and claim the lost talisman, or will she abandon her vendetta to save her loved ones? The Lost Talisman is the fourth installment in the Ocean Academy series. If you enjoy reading stories filled with impossible odds, dangerous quests, self-sacrifice, and powerful magic, then you’ll love the fourth year of the Ocean Academy—Sarah Elizabeth’s innovative addition to the Academy genre. Buy your copy today!
Publisher: Sarah Elizabeth
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
A complex magical potion has the ability to unlock the secret resting place of the lost talisman, a magic so powerful that it could end Coral’s struggle against the Master. But obtaining this power will leave her loved ones exposed to the ravaging of her greatest enemy. Can Coral sacrifice everything to defeat the Master, or will she relent to save those she loves? Coral is forced into hiding to recover from her near defeat at the hands of the Master. But she is not alone. With an unexpected mentor by her side, she embarks on a voyage to discover the resting place of the lost talisman—a magical item so powerful that it could change the tide of her fight against her true enemy. However, obtaining the talisman stretches Coral further than she could ever imagine. The Master lays waste to Coral’s former life, turning the entire ocean against her and the Octopods. With each passing day, the life she fought so hard to create is dismantled, piece by piece. When Coral’s friends are targeted, Coral is torn between sacrificing everything she holds dear to finish her quest or returning to fight for those she loves. Will Coral endure and claim the lost talisman, or will she abandon her vendetta to save her loved ones? The Lost Talisman is the fourth installment in the Ocean Academy series. If you enjoy reading stories filled with impossible odds, dangerous quests, self-sacrifice, and powerful magic, then you’ll love the fourth year of the Ocean Academy—Sarah Elizabeth’s innovative addition to the Academy genre. Buy your copy today!
The Seven Talismans
Author: Ray McCarthy
Publisher: Corvids Press
ISBN: 1801021716
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Jorath is hardly adult but hopes to find the Talismans of the High Lords. They must do something to fight the people that want to eradicate their tribe. Set in a mediaeval style fantasy word with no ship’s clocks or black powder, this story is based on a novelization completed in 1992. The sequel was nearly completed in 1996 and now is called ‘The White Fire Stones’. Both stories can be read on their own. The cover is based on ‘Pauvre Fauvette’ (1881) by Jules Bastien-Lepage. About 55,300 words.
Publisher: Corvids Press
ISBN: 1801021716
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Jorath is hardly adult but hopes to find the Talismans of the High Lords. They must do something to fight the people that want to eradicate their tribe. Set in a mediaeval style fantasy word with no ship’s clocks or black powder, this story is based on a novelization completed in 1992. The sequel was nearly completed in 1996 and now is called ‘The White Fire Stones’. Both stories can be read on their own. The cover is based on ‘Pauvre Fauvette’ (1881) by Jules Bastien-Lepage. About 55,300 words.
The Aspromonte Riddle
Author: John Broughton
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Rome, 1847. Renowned watercolourist Edward Lear convinces his pupil, Lord John Proby to accompany him on a painting tour of Sicily. After Lear suggests an adventure into the Aspromonte Mountains of Calabria, the two start exploring paths untrodden by other Englishmen. Hiring a guide and a mule, the two encounter spectacular scenery as well as brigands, liberal revolutionaries and repressive monarchists. Through many twists and turns, they learn more about themselves - and the world - than they could have ever expected. A compelling historical mystery, John Broughton's THE ASPROMONTE RIDDLE is an exciting mix of fact, fiction and fantasy.
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Rome, 1847. Renowned watercolourist Edward Lear convinces his pupil, Lord John Proby to accompany him on a painting tour of Sicily. After Lear suggests an adventure into the Aspromonte Mountains of Calabria, the two start exploring paths untrodden by other Englishmen. Hiring a guide and a mule, the two encounter spectacular scenery as well as brigands, liberal revolutionaries and repressive monarchists. Through many twists and turns, they learn more about themselves - and the world - than they could have ever expected. A compelling historical mystery, John Broughton's THE ASPROMONTE RIDDLE is an exciting mix of fact, fiction and fantasy.
The Saxon Shore Trilogy
Author: John Broughton
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
All three books in 'The Saxon Shore', a series of historical fiction by John Broughton, now available in one volume. The Saxon Shore: After Valdor's friend kills a centurion, they escape from Roman justice in a fishing boat. It's the third century, and General Carausius has proclaimed himself Emperor of both Britannia and Northern Gaul. Valdor befriends Carausius and, installed as Count of the Saxon Shore, must face the Saxon and Frankish raiders. With barbarian tribes on its frontiers, the Roman army has to enlist former enemies, no matter the cost. Will Britannia ever regain peaceful prosperity? The Great Conspiracy: In the fourth century AD, Britannia is under attack by barbarians and lurches towards inevitable doom. Leo and Valdor, grandson and great-grandson of a famous warrior, are rising in rank against the Picts and Scots. Valdor finally gets his chance for promotion after helping the usurper, Magnus Maximus, in his campaign against the Western Emperor. But as the province is left exposed to barbarian incursions, will Valdor become just another local chieftain amid the anarchy left by the Romans? The Woken Talisman: An officer of sub-Roman Britain, Valdor accepts the kingship of Logres, meets Myrddin, and changes his name to Arthur. He's preparing for the battle of Mons Badonicus which, according to the seer, will usher in a golden age for the Britons. Arthur is ‘the past and future king’, but what does the future hold for him?
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
All three books in 'The Saxon Shore', a series of historical fiction by John Broughton, now available in one volume. The Saxon Shore: After Valdor's friend kills a centurion, they escape from Roman justice in a fishing boat. It's the third century, and General Carausius has proclaimed himself Emperor of both Britannia and Northern Gaul. Valdor befriends Carausius and, installed as Count of the Saxon Shore, must face the Saxon and Frankish raiders. With barbarian tribes on its frontiers, the Roman army has to enlist former enemies, no matter the cost. Will Britannia ever regain peaceful prosperity? The Great Conspiracy: In the fourth century AD, Britannia is under attack by barbarians and lurches towards inevitable doom. Leo and Valdor, grandson and great-grandson of a famous warrior, are rising in rank against the Picts and Scots. Valdor finally gets his chance for promotion after helping the usurper, Magnus Maximus, in his campaign against the Western Emperor. But as the province is left exposed to barbarian incursions, will Valdor become just another local chieftain amid the anarchy left by the Romans? The Woken Talisman: An officer of sub-Roman Britain, Valdor accepts the kingship of Logres, meets Myrddin, and changes his name to Arthur. He's preparing for the battle of Mons Badonicus which, according to the seer, will usher in a golden age for the Britons. Arthur is ‘the past and future king’, but what does the future hold for him?
The Fourth Talisman Boxed Set: Nocturne, Solis, Monstrum, Nemesis and Inferno
Author: Kat Ross
Publisher: Kat Ross
ISBN: 1734618442
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1655
Book Description
Nocturne, a wilderness of eternal night. Solis, a wasteland of endless day. It’s been a thousand years since the Avas Vatras tried to burn the world to ashes. A thousand years since they were imprisoned in the arid death zone called the Kiln. But revenge is a dish best served cold—even, apparently, by the children of fire. As war brews again, a young woman named Nazafareen must learn to control her own volatile power to stop the creatures whose mad king sundered the realm into light and dark. Praise for the Fourth Talisman "A historical fantasy that crackles with electricity… Ross plots with Olympian vigor, packing her alternate version of Persia with complex characters and a multilayered mythos. A complicated follow-up that pushes its cast to the physical and emotional brink." –Kirkus Reviews “If you haven't read this series, you definitely need to get on it. Like yesterday.” –Haddie’s Haven “The world of Nocturne and Solis is comparable to the expansive fantasy worlds found in epics by Tamora Pierce, Cassandra Clare, and Sarah J. Maas. With her lyrical prose, expansive world-building, and mastery of various voices, Ross is my new favorite for long-running fantasy epics.” –Crazy for YA “The world building is excellent. The book is fast-paced. What else can I say? Kat Ross hits another one out of the park.” –I Love a Good Book "Absolutely fantastic! From page one it just hit the ground running… Ross has managed to create something truly magical, beautiful and complex." –Rattle the Stars “Perfect for fans of City of Brass… As much as I loved the characters, I have to say the plot in this story stole the show. I could not put this book down. I loved it, I loved it, I loved it.” –Book Briefs “This series is an adrenaline rush.” –Books2Blog “A passionate and riveting action-packed fantasy that will draw readers into a world of danger, deception and powerful forces… Fast paced, exciting and with so much going on, Nocturne was a superb read and leaves me dying to delve into the next novel Solis as soon as I can!” –The Rest Is Still Unwritten “The storytelling is lush and the adventure had me burning the midnight oil.” –Love Books Group
Publisher: Kat Ross
ISBN: 1734618442
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1655
Book Description
Nocturne, a wilderness of eternal night. Solis, a wasteland of endless day. It’s been a thousand years since the Avas Vatras tried to burn the world to ashes. A thousand years since they were imprisoned in the arid death zone called the Kiln. But revenge is a dish best served cold—even, apparently, by the children of fire. As war brews again, a young woman named Nazafareen must learn to control her own volatile power to stop the creatures whose mad king sundered the realm into light and dark. Praise for the Fourth Talisman "A historical fantasy that crackles with electricity… Ross plots with Olympian vigor, packing her alternate version of Persia with complex characters and a multilayered mythos. A complicated follow-up that pushes its cast to the physical and emotional brink." –Kirkus Reviews “If you haven't read this series, you definitely need to get on it. Like yesterday.” –Haddie’s Haven “The world of Nocturne and Solis is comparable to the expansive fantasy worlds found in epics by Tamora Pierce, Cassandra Clare, and Sarah J. Maas. With her lyrical prose, expansive world-building, and mastery of various voices, Ross is my new favorite for long-running fantasy epics.” –Crazy for YA “The world building is excellent. The book is fast-paced. What else can I say? Kat Ross hits another one out of the park.” –I Love a Good Book "Absolutely fantastic! From page one it just hit the ground running… Ross has managed to create something truly magical, beautiful and complex." –Rattle the Stars “Perfect for fans of City of Brass… As much as I loved the characters, I have to say the plot in this story stole the show. I could not put this book down. I loved it, I loved it, I loved it.” –Book Briefs “This series is an adrenaline rush.” –Books2Blog “A passionate and riveting action-packed fantasy that will draw readers into a world of danger, deception and powerful forces… Fast paced, exciting and with so much going on, Nocturne was a superb read and leaves me dying to delve into the next novel Solis as soon as I can!” –The Rest Is Still Unwritten “The storytelling is lush and the adventure had me burning the midnight oil.” –Love Books Group
Talisman of Blood
Author: Brad Higgens
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 146916003X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A vengeful evil wizard seeks retribution for being exiled by a clever King who became wise to his scheming. The wizard abducts a girl with latent powers whose mysterious birthright and heritage is known only to him. He knows who she really is and who her true ancestors were and knows in her blood is the answer he seeks. Meanwhile, three men are sent on a rescue mission. One is the last of the fabled Gryphon Riders with his own grievance against the wizard. The second is the girls betrothed. The third is a hapless youth just trying to find his way after witnessing his parents brutal slaying by the murderous Horde. Through this story are others with their own agenda; the three Valkyries, an Assassin and his sister whose bitterness against the Elves find themselves undone, and an angry boy who finds himself lead down a dark path.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 146916003X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A vengeful evil wizard seeks retribution for being exiled by a clever King who became wise to his scheming. The wizard abducts a girl with latent powers whose mysterious birthright and heritage is known only to him. He knows who she really is and who her true ancestors were and knows in her blood is the answer he seeks. Meanwhile, three men are sent on a rescue mission. One is the last of the fabled Gryphon Riders with his own grievance against the wizard. The second is the girls betrothed. The third is a hapless youth just trying to find his way after witnessing his parents brutal slaying by the murderous Horde. Through this story are others with their own agenda; the three Valkyries, an Assassin and his sister whose bitterness against the Elves find themselves undone, and an angry boy who finds himself lead down a dark path.
The Fetishists
Author: Ibrahim al-Koni
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477317899
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 565
Book Description
The Fetishists, originally published in Arabic as Al Majus, is considered the masterpiece of Ibrahim al-Koni, one of the most prolific and important writers in Arabic today. In The Fetishists, Al-Koni explores what happens when a writer asks the novel to speak of and for the Sahara, when rival cultures clash, and when communities seek to build a utopia on Earth as individuals struggle between a desire for material well-being (represented by gold dust) and a need for spiritual meaning. As the story opens, Sultan Oragh of Timbuktu, who has already lost most of his power to Fetishist Bambara leaders of the forestlands, fears he will lose his only daughter, Tenere, as a human sacrifice to their god Amnay. The sultan sends Tenere to seek refuge with fellow Tuareg nomads in the plain. But even in their traditional, nomadic community, a competition rages between jihadi militant Islam; moderate Anhi Islam, which is the ancient Tuareg Law; and the cults of gold dust and of traditional African folk religions. In this epic novel, Al-Koni blends Tuareg folklore and history with intense, fond descriptions of daily life in the desert, creating a mirror for life anywhere. Through its tragic rendering of a clash between the Tuareg and traditional African civilizations, the novel profoundly probes the contradictions of the human soul as it takes the reader on a unique spiritual adventure inside the Tuareg world.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477317899
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 565
Book Description
The Fetishists, originally published in Arabic as Al Majus, is considered the masterpiece of Ibrahim al-Koni, one of the most prolific and important writers in Arabic today. In The Fetishists, Al-Koni explores what happens when a writer asks the novel to speak of and for the Sahara, when rival cultures clash, and when communities seek to build a utopia on Earth as individuals struggle between a desire for material well-being (represented by gold dust) and a need for spiritual meaning. As the story opens, Sultan Oragh of Timbuktu, who has already lost most of his power to Fetishist Bambara leaders of the forestlands, fears he will lose his only daughter, Tenere, as a human sacrifice to their god Amnay. The sultan sends Tenere to seek refuge with fellow Tuareg nomads in the plain. But even in their traditional, nomadic community, a competition rages between jihadi militant Islam; moderate Anhi Islam, which is the ancient Tuareg Law; and the cults of gold dust and of traditional African folk religions. In this epic novel, Al-Koni blends Tuareg folklore and history with intense, fond descriptions of daily life in the desert, creating a mirror for life anywhere. Through its tragic rendering of a clash between the Tuareg and traditional African civilizations, the novel profoundly probes the contradictions of the human soul as it takes the reader on a unique spiritual adventure inside the Tuareg world.
Talismans
Author: Lisa Lowell
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Amnesia plagues Owailion, the Awakened One. After meeting the gargantuan dragon, Mohan, he becomes his apprentice. As the realm-guarding dragons prepare to enter hibernation for a thousand years, Owailion is tasked to protect the land from invaders. Gifted with powerful magic, he will be alone; the only human sealed off from the rest of the world. Aided by a mysterious woman from his dreams, Owailion soon learns that his powers have their limits. He can conjure anything, speak with minds across vast distances and move instantly anywhere he desires - but can he control his own fate?
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Amnesia plagues Owailion, the Awakened One. After meeting the gargantuan dragon, Mohan, he becomes his apprentice. As the realm-guarding dragons prepare to enter hibernation for a thousand years, Owailion is tasked to protect the land from invaders. Gifted with powerful magic, he will be alone; the only human sealed off from the rest of the world. Aided by a mysterious woman from his dreams, Owailion soon learns that his powers have their limits. He can conjure anything, speak with minds across vast distances and move instantly anywhere he desires - but can he control his own fate?
The Gathering
Author: C. Justin Romano
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595335942
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
The Prophecy turns towards its end... In Acrevast, where enchantment is never distant and things are oft not what they appear, the forces of Light and Shadow move closer to their fated final conflict. When the theft of the second Wheel of Avis-fe makes unlikely partners of knights and thieves, Argentia Dasani finds herself drawn back into the tangled pursuit of the talismans. As the dangerous chase ranges from haunted villages to forgotten dungeons, the huntress and companions old and new race against time and their demonic adversary to somehow thwart the Gathering...while behind them, a deadly assassin stalks the shadows of Castle Aventar, threatening the future of the crowndom even if the company's quest succeeds...
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595335942
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
The Prophecy turns towards its end... In Acrevast, where enchantment is never distant and things are oft not what they appear, the forces of Light and Shadow move closer to their fated final conflict. When the theft of the second Wheel of Avis-fe makes unlikely partners of knights and thieves, Argentia Dasani finds herself drawn back into the tangled pursuit of the talismans. As the dangerous chase ranges from haunted villages to forgotten dungeons, the huntress and companions old and new race against time and their demonic adversary to somehow thwart the Gathering...while behind them, a deadly assassin stalks the shadows of Castle Aventar, threatening the future of the crowndom even if the company's quest succeeds...