Author: Lev Grossman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0452296293
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Lev Grossman’s new novel THE BRIGHT SWORD will be on sale July 2024 The New York Times bestselling novel about a young man practicing magic in the real world, now an original series on SYFY “The Magicians is to Harry Potter as a shot of Irish whiskey is to a glass of weak tea. . . . Hogwarts was never like this.” —George R.R. Martin “Sad, hilarious, beautiful, and essential to anyone who cares about modern fantasy.” —Joe Hill “A very knowing and wonderful take on the wizard school genre.” —John Green “The Magicians may just be the most subversive, gripping and enchanting fantasy novel I’ve read this century.” —Cory Doctorow “This gripping novel draws on the conventions of contemporary and classic fantasy novels in order to upend them . . . an unexpectedly moving coming-of-age story.” —The New Yorker “The best urban fantasy in years.” —A.V. Club Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. A high school math genius, he’s secretly fascinated with a series of children’s fantasy novels set in a magical land called Fillory, and real life is disappointing by comparison. When Quentin is unexpectedly admitted to an elite, secret college of magic, it looks like his wildest dreams have come true. But his newfound powers lead him down a rabbit hole of hedonism and disillusionment, and ultimately to the dark secret behind the story of Fillory. The land of his childhood fantasies turns out to be much darker and more dangerous than he ever could have imagined. . . . The prequel to the New York Times bestselling book The Magician King and the #1 bestseller The Magician's Land, The Magicians is one of the most daring and inventive works of literary fantasy in years. No one who has escaped into the worlds of Narnia and Harry Potter should miss this breathtaking return to the landscape of the imagination.
The Magicians
Author: Lev Grossman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0452296293
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Lev Grossman’s new novel THE BRIGHT SWORD will be on sale July 2024 The New York Times bestselling novel about a young man practicing magic in the real world, now an original series on SYFY “The Magicians is to Harry Potter as a shot of Irish whiskey is to a glass of weak tea. . . . Hogwarts was never like this.” —George R.R. Martin “Sad, hilarious, beautiful, and essential to anyone who cares about modern fantasy.” —Joe Hill “A very knowing and wonderful take on the wizard school genre.” —John Green “The Magicians may just be the most subversive, gripping and enchanting fantasy novel I’ve read this century.” —Cory Doctorow “This gripping novel draws on the conventions of contemporary and classic fantasy novels in order to upend them . . . an unexpectedly moving coming-of-age story.” —The New Yorker “The best urban fantasy in years.” —A.V. Club Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. A high school math genius, he’s secretly fascinated with a series of children’s fantasy novels set in a magical land called Fillory, and real life is disappointing by comparison. When Quentin is unexpectedly admitted to an elite, secret college of magic, it looks like his wildest dreams have come true. But his newfound powers lead him down a rabbit hole of hedonism and disillusionment, and ultimately to the dark secret behind the story of Fillory. The land of his childhood fantasies turns out to be much darker and more dangerous than he ever could have imagined. . . . The prequel to the New York Times bestselling book The Magician King and the #1 bestseller The Magician's Land, The Magicians is one of the most daring and inventive works of literary fantasy in years. No one who has escaped into the worlds of Narnia and Harry Potter should miss this breathtaking return to the landscape of the imagination.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0452296293
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Lev Grossman’s new novel THE BRIGHT SWORD will be on sale July 2024 The New York Times bestselling novel about a young man practicing magic in the real world, now an original series on SYFY “The Magicians is to Harry Potter as a shot of Irish whiskey is to a glass of weak tea. . . . Hogwarts was never like this.” —George R.R. Martin “Sad, hilarious, beautiful, and essential to anyone who cares about modern fantasy.” —Joe Hill “A very knowing and wonderful take on the wizard school genre.” —John Green “The Magicians may just be the most subversive, gripping and enchanting fantasy novel I’ve read this century.” —Cory Doctorow “This gripping novel draws on the conventions of contemporary and classic fantasy novels in order to upend them . . . an unexpectedly moving coming-of-age story.” —The New Yorker “The best urban fantasy in years.” —A.V. Club Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. A high school math genius, he’s secretly fascinated with a series of children’s fantasy novels set in a magical land called Fillory, and real life is disappointing by comparison. When Quentin is unexpectedly admitted to an elite, secret college of magic, it looks like his wildest dreams have come true. But his newfound powers lead him down a rabbit hole of hedonism and disillusionment, and ultimately to the dark secret behind the story of Fillory. The land of his childhood fantasies turns out to be much darker and more dangerous than he ever could have imagined. . . . The prequel to the New York Times bestselling book The Magician King and the #1 bestseller The Magician's Land, The Magicians is one of the most daring and inventive works of literary fantasy in years. No one who has escaped into the worlds of Narnia and Harry Potter should miss this breathtaking return to the landscape of the imagination.
Loser Youth: Magic Doctor’s Adventure
Author: Biao MianYangGuang
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636314708
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 907
Book Description
His father had mysteriously disappeared. His family's path had declined overnight. Even his family's hospital had fallen into the hands of others. In fact, he even owed a large amount of debts. For the sake of his life, he had tried his best to open a shop, but he didn't expect that there would be a lot of hidden secrets. In order to drive him away, they had actually sent someone to cause trouble. Fortunately, he had obtained an alien angel and became a world-shocking genius doctor. Since then, his life had undergone a tremendous change. The young miss of the Wealthy Class, the beautiful female hero, the beautiful doctor, and the cold-blooded killer had all gathered by his side. He wanted to see how the impoverished young master was going to conquer the city with his superb medical skills. PS: A super novel doctor language, the pocket-sized cute sister doctor system. It can cure illnesses, act cute, act spoiled, and make people unable to let go of it.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636314708
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 907
Book Description
His father had mysteriously disappeared. His family's path had declined overnight. Even his family's hospital had fallen into the hands of others. In fact, he even owed a large amount of debts. For the sake of his life, he had tried his best to open a shop, but he didn't expect that there would be a lot of hidden secrets. In order to drive him away, they had actually sent someone to cause trouble. Fortunately, he had obtained an alien angel and became a world-shocking genius doctor. Since then, his life had undergone a tremendous change. The young miss of the Wealthy Class, the beautiful female hero, the beautiful doctor, and the cold-blooded killer had all gathered by his side. He wanted to see how the impoverished young master was going to conquer the city with his superb medical skills. PS: A super novel doctor language, the pocket-sized cute sister doctor system. It can cure illnesses, act cute, act spoiled, and make people unable to let go of it.
MageTech Assassin's Vendetta
Author:
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1434939537
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1434939537
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Magic Descends
Author: Jacqueline Paige
Publisher: Jacqueline Paige
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Dark magic, bound centuries ago by young Salem witches to ensure the safety of all has awakened. Unaware of their family histories, three modern women are all that stand between black magic and the havoc it would cause in today’s world where pure intentions are rare. When a string of strange happenings turns out to be magic gifted to her by a relative three centuries earlier, Kat’s entire world changes. While it’s epic that such a thing exists, she begins to wonder if she was truly meant to hold such power. She is the last person that should have the responsibility of something so compelling. Her impatience and spontaneous decisions will either help her in the task set before her or cause a chain reaction that affects all. Mitchell has lived his entire life aware of magic and what can be done with it. He is good at it and spent years excelling in all aspects of his teachings. Living in the shadow of a wealthy family has never been to his advantage. After years of trying to earn the respect of his peers, he stops trying and follows his heart. When he meets the second descendant from those young girls from that fateful night three hundred years ago, everything he’s gone through in his life to be there in that moment makes it all worth it. She is amazing, uniquely unusual, and absolutely perfect for him. All he has to do is help her be prepared for what lies ahead when she stops dark magic from prevailing.
Publisher: Jacqueline Paige
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Dark magic, bound centuries ago by young Salem witches to ensure the safety of all has awakened. Unaware of their family histories, three modern women are all that stand between black magic and the havoc it would cause in today’s world where pure intentions are rare. When a string of strange happenings turns out to be magic gifted to her by a relative three centuries earlier, Kat’s entire world changes. While it’s epic that such a thing exists, she begins to wonder if she was truly meant to hold such power. She is the last person that should have the responsibility of something so compelling. Her impatience and spontaneous decisions will either help her in the task set before her or cause a chain reaction that affects all. Mitchell has lived his entire life aware of magic and what can be done with it. He is good at it and spent years excelling in all aspects of his teachings. Living in the shadow of a wealthy family has never been to his advantage. After years of trying to earn the respect of his peers, he stops trying and follows his heart. When he meets the second descendant from those young girls from that fateful night three hundred years ago, everything he’s gone through in his life to be there in that moment makes it all worth it. She is amazing, uniquely unusual, and absolutely perfect for him. All he has to do is help her be prepared for what lies ahead when she stops dark magic from prevailing.
Magic Street Theater
Author: Douglas Muir
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595211763
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
One of the largest manhunts in L.A. history! A beast of many faces and costumes, he's stalking City of Angels streets, seeking candidates for his next sculpture tableau. Welcome to Magic Street Theater, but don't approach too close, lest its demented artistic director casts you in one of his nether world roles. Young mystery writer Ryan Wood considers Lillian Lander-a retired Pulitzer-winning photographer-his modern day Auntie Mame. When he arrives for an extended visit at Lily's eagle's nest apartment with its stunning view of of the city and borrows her super telephoto, Ryan hardly expects to be caught up in a body-snatching sculptor's reign of terror.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595211763
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
One of the largest manhunts in L.A. history! A beast of many faces and costumes, he's stalking City of Angels streets, seeking candidates for his next sculpture tableau. Welcome to Magic Street Theater, but don't approach too close, lest its demented artistic director casts you in one of his nether world roles. Young mystery writer Ryan Wood considers Lillian Lander-a retired Pulitzer-winning photographer-his modern day Auntie Mame. When he arrives for an extended visit at Lily's eagle's nest apartment with its stunning view of of the city and borrows her super telephoto, Ryan hardly expects to be caught up in a body-snatching sculptor's reign of terror.
The Magic Hunt
Author: L.L. Raand
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
ISBN: 1626390916
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
In the aftermath of an assassination attempt, Sylvan Mir, wolf Were Alpha, and her mate Drake McKennan turn their backs on the government that has threatened their survival, vowing to protect their own with primal force, regardless the cost in blood. After escaping the Vampire dungeons beneath the blood club Nocturne, Fae royal Torren de Brinna petitions Sylvan for sanctuary, setting Sylvan and her allies on a collision course with Francesca, Viceregal of the Eastern Vampire seethe. In the midst of war, Torren finds her heart at risk from a young dominant Were, while Francesca's Vampire enforcer Michel draws one of Sylvan's trusted guards into a web of seduction and danger. Hunted by human extremists, targeted by the Shadow Lords who fear her growing power, and beset by enemies masquerading as friends, Sylvan leads the Timberwolf Pack to war on two fronts as alliances shift and long-held beliefs are challenged. A Midnight Hunters novel.
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
ISBN: 1626390916
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
In the aftermath of an assassination attempt, Sylvan Mir, wolf Were Alpha, and her mate Drake McKennan turn their backs on the government that has threatened their survival, vowing to protect their own with primal force, regardless the cost in blood. After escaping the Vampire dungeons beneath the blood club Nocturne, Fae royal Torren de Brinna petitions Sylvan for sanctuary, setting Sylvan and her allies on a collision course with Francesca, Viceregal of the Eastern Vampire seethe. In the midst of war, Torren finds her heart at risk from a young dominant Were, while Francesca's Vampire enforcer Michel draws one of Sylvan's trusted guards into a web of seduction and danger. Hunted by human extremists, targeted by the Shadow Lords who fear her growing power, and beset by enemies masquerading as friends, Sylvan leads the Timberwolf Pack to war on two fronts as alliances shift and long-held beliefs are challenged. A Midnight Hunters novel.
The Coven's Executioner: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (Myth & Magic, Book 2)
Author: S. W. Millar
Publisher: Tagline Publishing
ISBN: 191519203X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
He swore an oath to deliver justice. But the truth will make him question everything. Henry Stone is COVEN's most lethal weapon. An executioner tasked with hunting down anyone who breaks the witching world's laws. Ruthless, relentless, and fuelled by a thirst for revenge, Henry never misses a target… Until a mission goes terribly wrong and a pair of dangerous magical criminals escape with The Cursed Crown of King Arthur. As Henry races to recover the stolen crown before it falls into the wrong hands, he uncovers a devastating secret that shatters the very foundations of his world. Torn between duty and betrayal, Henry must decide how far he'll go to uncover the truth. Faced with impossible choices, this hardened executioner will stop at nothing to make things right. Even if it costs him his life. Magic and myth collide in this gritty, action-packed urban fantasy thriller. Perfect for fans of Jim Butcher, Ben Aaronovitch, and Benedict Jacka. Buy your copy now and join Henry on his toughest mission yet!
Publisher: Tagline Publishing
ISBN: 191519203X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
He swore an oath to deliver justice. But the truth will make him question everything. Henry Stone is COVEN's most lethal weapon. An executioner tasked with hunting down anyone who breaks the witching world's laws. Ruthless, relentless, and fuelled by a thirst for revenge, Henry never misses a target… Until a mission goes terribly wrong and a pair of dangerous magical criminals escape with The Cursed Crown of King Arthur. As Henry races to recover the stolen crown before it falls into the wrong hands, he uncovers a devastating secret that shatters the very foundations of his world. Torn between duty and betrayal, Henry must decide how far he'll go to uncover the truth. Faced with impossible choices, this hardened executioner will stop at nothing to make things right. Even if it costs him his life. Magic and myth collide in this gritty, action-packed urban fantasy thriller. Perfect for fans of Jim Butcher, Ben Aaronovitch, and Benedict Jacka. Buy your copy now and join Henry on his toughest mission yet!
An Alien Visitor
Author: Tom zhang
Publisher: 张圣华
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
In order to prevent extraterrestrial attacks on the planet of Gala, the Galaxy Gala sent the third fleet of space to travel in the galaxy's space. The captain of the Warrior ship of the third fleet of space of Gala is Marty, His son, Bernado, was curious about the galaxy's space, often nagging with his father to take him to the Galactic space.One day,Marty finally allowed Bernado with him aboard the Warrior ship. When the Warrior warship of the third fleet of space of Gala planet closed to the Earth, Marty told Bernado that it was the Earth, inhabited by humans, Though Technology was lagging behind, people on the planet lived a very wealthy life. It piqued Bernado鈥檚 interest in the earth. He quietly landed on Earth without his father's permission. He met the thief girl Liwy on earth, and then met miss Lisa and miss Cathy of the Global jewelry company.And then he was involved in a commercial battle among Global Jewelry company,Henry Jewellery company, Century jewelry company and New Age Jewelry company.He has repeatedly rescued Global Jewelry Company's miss Lisa and miss Cathy's life many times and rescued Global Jewelry company from the brink of bankruptcy.The captain of the Knight warship of the Gala planet's the second fleet of space was Leon, his daughter Adline Always admired Bernado and hoped she would become his wife in the future. She burst into tears when she found Bernado loved the girl on earth.Her father, Leon, had an attack on the earth after he had known it, and in order to avoid the attack of the Knight warship, Bernado finally took his girlfriend to a hard-to-find Emin planet near the galactic black hole and lived a happy life in reclusion.
Publisher: 张圣华
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
In order to prevent extraterrestrial attacks on the planet of Gala, the Galaxy Gala sent the third fleet of space to travel in the galaxy's space. The captain of the Warrior ship of the third fleet of space of Gala is Marty, His son, Bernado, was curious about the galaxy's space, often nagging with his father to take him to the Galactic space.One day,Marty finally allowed Bernado with him aboard the Warrior ship. When the Warrior warship of the third fleet of space of Gala planet closed to the Earth, Marty told Bernado that it was the Earth, inhabited by humans, Though Technology was lagging behind, people on the planet lived a very wealthy life. It piqued Bernado鈥檚 interest in the earth. He quietly landed on Earth without his father's permission. He met the thief girl Liwy on earth, and then met miss Lisa and miss Cathy of the Global jewelry company.And then he was involved in a commercial battle among Global Jewelry company,Henry Jewellery company, Century jewelry company and New Age Jewelry company.He has repeatedly rescued Global Jewelry Company's miss Lisa and miss Cathy's life many times and rescued Global Jewelry company from the brink of bankruptcy.The captain of the Knight warship of the Gala planet's the second fleet of space was Leon, his daughter Adline Always admired Bernado and hoped she would become his wife in the future. She burst into tears when she found Bernado loved the girl on earth.Her father, Leon, had an attack on the earth after he had known it, and in order to avoid the attack of the Knight warship, Bernado finally took his girlfriend to a hard-to-find Emin planet near the galactic black hole and lived a happy life in reclusion.
Carefree Little Magic Doctor
Author: Bai MaShuSheng
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636662226
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 861
Book Description
The old Village Head's new, charming daughter-in-law knocked on his door in the middle of the night, saying that if the Village Head wasn't home today, she would show him what kind of illness he had!
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636662226
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 861
Book Description
The old Village Head's new, charming daughter-in-law knocked on his door in the middle of the night, saying that if the Village Head wasn't home today, she would show him what kind of illness he had!
A Disappearance in Magicland
Author: Penny Warner
Publisher: Lerner + ORM
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. They're excited for a fun-filled day at the Houdini-inspired Magicland theme park. The club plans to decipher the park's hidden codes to win a big prize. But when Cody's mom gets sick and her younger sister disappears in the park, the whole plan changes. As they search Magicland, the Code Busters notice a mysterious person in a mask keeps following them. Will the Code Busters be able to find Cody's sister and get away from the masked person? And can they manage to win the prize along the way? Can you crack the code? Test your brain with the Code Busters to see if you have the right stuff to be an ace detective. Answers are in the back, if you ever get stuck.
Publisher: Lerner + ORM
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. They're excited for a fun-filled day at the Houdini-inspired Magicland theme park. The club plans to decipher the park's hidden codes to win a big prize. But when Cody's mom gets sick and her younger sister disappears in the park, the whole plan changes. As they search Magicland, the Code Busters notice a mysterious person in a mask keeps following them. Will the Code Busters be able to find Cody's sister and get away from the masked person? And can they manage to win the prize along the way? Can you crack the code? Test your brain with the Code Busters to see if you have the right stuff to be an ace detective. Answers are in the back, if you ever get stuck.