Author: Alex Gordon
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503500624
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Gordon follows these familiar cues with an obvious passion for the genre and a skill at setting vivid scenes. He invests Akron, Emerald and the rest of the characters with impressive amounts of life, and he describes battles with a fine-tuned attention to detail. The book offers an interesting twist on the fantasy formula, and fans of the grittier takes on the genre are sure to find something to appreciate here. Blue Ink Reviews Three Stars (out of Five) In a mythical kingdom, passionate love between a young man and a female dragon transcends the ordinary romantic fling. Enter an incredible fantasy that defies even magic in Alex Gordons Emerald, a story that takes place in a medieval-style realm teetering on the brink of disaster after an exhausting war. His passionate characters reflect stamina and strength. Emerald will delight fans of mystical kingdoms where fantastical creatures take on distinctive personalities, lending a unique voice to the narrative. Clarion Reviews One thousand years ago, one million human and dragon are camped in what is known as the valley of tears. They woke one morning there loved turned to hate and left for battle with wife child and mother pleading from them to stop fighting and marching with sword axe in hand. One thousand years after a young man a vagabond is laying about in the world somewhere resting form a fruitless search. The young man is wounded where in the world he needs to travel to find his friend a dragon so his search can end and he can go home. The young man carries the hopes and dreams of every human and dragon on his shoulders.
Emerald
Author: Alex Gordon
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503500624
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Gordon follows these familiar cues with an obvious passion for the genre and a skill at setting vivid scenes. He invests Akron, Emerald and the rest of the characters with impressive amounts of life, and he describes battles with a fine-tuned attention to detail. The book offers an interesting twist on the fantasy formula, and fans of the grittier takes on the genre are sure to find something to appreciate here. Blue Ink Reviews Three Stars (out of Five) In a mythical kingdom, passionate love between a young man and a female dragon transcends the ordinary romantic fling. Enter an incredible fantasy that defies even magic in Alex Gordons Emerald, a story that takes place in a medieval-style realm teetering on the brink of disaster after an exhausting war. His passionate characters reflect stamina and strength. Emerald will delight fans of mystical kingdoms where fantastical creatures take on distinctive personalities, lending a unique voice to the narrative. Clarion Reviews One thousand years ago, one million human and dragon are camped in what is known as the valley of tears. They woke one morning there loved turned to hate and left for battle with wife child and mother pleading from them to stop fighting and marching with sword axe in hand. One thousand years after a young man a vagabond is laying about in the world somewhere resting form a fruitless search. The young man is wounded where in the world he needs to travel to find his friend a dragon so his search can end and he can go home. The young man carries the hopes and dreams of every human and dragon on his shoulders.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503500624
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Gordon follows these familiar cues with an obvious passion for the genre and a skill at setting vivid scenes. He invests Akron, Emerald and the rest of the characters with impressive amounts of life, and he describes battles with a fine-tuned attention to detail. The book offers an interesting twist on the fantasy formula, and fans of the grittier takes on the genre are sure to find something to appreciate here. Blue Ink Reviews Three Stars (out of Five) In a mythical kingdom, passionate love between a young man and a female dragon transcends the ordinary romantic fling. Enter an incredible fantasy that defies even magic in Alex Gordons Emerald, a story that takes place in a medieval-style realm teetering on the brink of disaster after an exhausting war. His passionate characters reflect stamina and strength. Emerald will delight fans of mystical kingdoms where fantastical creatures take on distinctive personalities, lending a unique voice to the narrative. Clarion Reviews One thousand years ago, one million human and dragon are camped in what is known as the valley of tears. They woke one morning there loved turned to hate and left for battle with wife child and mother pleading from them to stop fighting and marching with sword axe in hand. One thousand years after a young man a vagabond is laying about in the world somewhere resting form a fruitless search. The young man is wounded where in the world he needs to travel to find his friend a dragon so his search can end and he can go home. The young man carries the hopes and dreams of every human and dragon on his shoulders.
Gold Boy, Emerald Girl
Author: Yiyun Li
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0679604065
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
In these spellbinding stories, Yiyun Li, a Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award winner, a MacArthur Fellow, and one of The New Yorker’s top 20 fiction writers under 40, gives us exquisite stories in which politics and folklore magnificently illuminate the human condition. A professor introduces her middle-aged son to a favorite student, unaware of the student’s true affections. A lifelong bachelor finds kinship with a man wrongly accused of an indiscretion. Six women establish a private investigating agency to battle extramarital affairs in Beijing. Written in lyrical prose and with stunning honesty, Gold Boy, Emerald Girl introduces us to worlds strange and familiar, creating a mesmerizing and vibrant landscape of life.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0679604065
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
In these spellbinding stories, Yiyun Li, a Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award winner, a MacArthur Fellow, and one of The New Yorker’s top 20 fiction writers under 40, gives us exquisite stories in which politics and folklore magnificently illuminate the human condition. A professor introduces her middle-aged son to a favorite student, unaware of the student’s true affections. A lifelong bachelor finds kinship with a man wrongly accused of an indiscretion. Six women establish a private investigating agency to battle extramarital affairs in Beijing. Written in lyrical prose and with stunning honesty, Gold Boy, Emerald Girl introduces us to worlds strange and familiar, creating a mesmerizing and vibrant landscape of life.
The Anomaly Crystal
Author: Jamie Martin
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499094299
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
The outcome from a destined great war between humans and creatures will be decided by the courage and emotions of a few honourable and worthy individuals. Raven is the last blood line descendent from the greatest wizard known as Grackle, and he has found himself living in a time of endless uncertainty, magic and sorcery between the humans and a terrifying creature race residing upon the mysterious Planet of Phoenix. Significant emotional elements, bravery, hatred and love are the fundamental factors for either the humans or the creatures surviving existence during this epic adventure.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499094299
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
The outcome from a destined great war between humans and creatures will be decided by the courage and emotions of a few honourable and worthy individuals. Raven is the last blood line descendent from the greatest wizard known as Grackle, and he has found himself living in a time of endless uncertainty, magic and sorcery between the humans and a terrifying creature race residing upon the mysterious Planet of Phoenix. Significant emotional elements, bravery, hatred and love are the fundamental factors for either the humans or the creatures surviving existence during this epic adventure.
Knights of Emerald 12 : Irianeth
Author: Anne Robillard
Publisher: Wellan Inc / Anne Robillard
ISBN: 2923925874
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
The Knights of Emerald: This epic tale takes place in a forgotten world in a time of great unrest as Amecareth, the Dark Lord of the Insect People, attempts to take over the known universe. It is the story of Kira, the purple child, born of the rape of Queen Fan of Shola by the despicable Emperor, who will ultimately bring about his downfall, and of the brave Knights of Emerald entrusted with her safety. Book 12, the last book of the saga The Knights of Emerald, Irianeth: Beleaguered by the enemy, Onyx confers knighthood on the Squires, judging that they are now able to fend for themselves. But the loss of the army's supreme commander demoralizes the Knights. Grief-stricken and dejected, one of them even deserts his comrades. In spite of being very well-treated by the spiders, Liam is wasting away because he realizes that he will never see his friends and family again. But they have not forgotten him and they marshal all of their resources to come to his rescue. The rebel princess finally accepts her destiny and steps in to help the light-bearer and the Knights of Emerald who have to withstand the repeated onslaughts of the Dark Emperor. However, Asbeth has prepared a trap ... just for her. The final battle ultimately takes place on Irianeth. The question is: Who will come out of it alive? FULFILL THE PROPHECY
Publisher: Wellan Inc / Anne Robillard
ISBN: 2923925874
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
The Knights of Emerald: This epic tale takes place in a forgotten world in a time of great unrest as Amecareth, the Dark Lord of the Insect People, attempts to take over the known universe. It is the story of Kira, the purple child, born of the rape of Queen Fan of Shola by the despicable Emperor, who will ultimately bring about his downfall, and of the brave Knights of Emerald entrusted with her safety. Book 12, the last book of the saga The Knights of Emerald, Irianeth: Beleaguered by the enemy, Onyx confers knighthood on the Squires, judging that they are now able to fend for themselves. But the loss of the army's supreme commander demoralizes the Knights. Grief-stricken and dejected, one of them even deserts his comrades. In spite of being very well-treated by the spiders, Liam is wasting away because he realizes that he will never see his friends and family again. But they have not forgotten him and they marshal all of their resources to come to his rescue. The rebel princess finally accepts her destiny and steps in to help the light-bearer and the Knights of Emerald who have to withstand the repeated onslaughts of the Dark Emperor. However, Asbeth has prepared a trap ... just for her. The final battle ultimately takes place on Irianeth. The question is: Who will come out of it alive? FULFILL THE PROPHECY
The Villager: the Lost Emerald
Author: Ordinary Villager
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
The Villager Book 1: The Lost EmeraldLyra is the worst villager in the whole world of Blockseed 3! No matter how hard she tries, she just ruins everything. When an adventurer named Luther runs off with the very last emerald in the world, Lyra has no choice but to chase after him. The world is so much bigger and scarier than she realized!Delusional skeletons, sneaky endermen, and dangerous adventurers all stand in her path. Will she be able to find the emerald in time to save her village? Maybe the worst villager could be a pretty good adventurer after all.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
The Villager Book 1: The Lost EmeraldLyra is the worst villager in the whole world of Blockseed 3! No matter how hard she tries, she just ruins everything. When an adventurer named Luther runs off with the very last emerald in the world, Lyra has no choice but to chase after him. The world is so much bigger and scarier than she realized!Delusional skeletons, sneaky endermen, and dangerous adventurers all stand in her path. Will she be able to find the emerald in time to save her village? Maybe the worst villager could be a pretty good adventurer after all.
Adrian Preskott and the Lost Amulet of Hecate
Author: Sherlock Kain
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1649520085
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
Adrian, Rachel, Viktoria, and Lucian are back again for another epic adventure in the magical world of Corinthia. Not much time has passed since our heroes arrived in Corinthia, and Adrian has already begun to consider his new friends something like his new family. They have been at Legacy Castle, training under their master, Master Kaiden, and Adrian is becoming a more powerful sorcerer each and every day. Not much has been going on at the castle other than some friendly competitions and a couple of trolls who have been causing a little ruckus in the dungeons, but it’s been plenty to keep our gang busy. However, once an amulet that used to belong to the goddess Hecate is located and thought to be in danger, Master Kaiden has to make a decision on whether the gang is ready to embark on their first ever real mission. What Master Kaiden doesn’t know is that evil forces familiar and unknown are working from all different sides in an attempt to possess the amulet for their own evil desires. So join Adrian and the gang as they travel down a dark and treacherous road filled with twist and turns that will lead to an even darker truth that no one could ever imagine. And the start of an old but new beginning!
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1649520085
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
Adrian, Rachel, Viktoria, and Lucian are back again for another epic adventure in the magical world of Corinthia. Not much time has passed since our heroes arrived in Corinthia, and Adrian has already begun to consider his new friends something like his new family. They have been at Legacy Castle, training under their master, Master Kaiden, and Adrian is becoming a more powerful sorcerer each and every day. Not much has been going on at the castle other than some friendly competitions and a couple of trolls who have been causing a little ruckus in the dungeons, but it’s been plenty to keep our gang busy. However, once an amulet that used to belong to the goddess Hecate is located and thought to be in danger, Master Kaiden has to make a decision on whether the gang is ready to embark on their first ever real mission. What Master Kaiden doesn’t know is that evil forces familiar and unknown are working from all different sides in an attempt to possess the amulet for their own evil desires. So join Adrian and the gang as they travel down a dark and treacherous road filled with twist and turns that will lead to an even darker truth that no one could ever imagine. And the start of an old but new beginning!
The Boy's Own Annual
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior (Book 1 8-Bit Warrior series)
Author: Cube Kid
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449480888
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
THESE ARE THE REAL BOOKS BY CUBE KID! DIARY OF AN 8-BIT WARRIOR WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AS WIMPY VILLAGER KINDLES 1-4. The first volume of this best-selling unofficial Minecraft adventure series begins with Runt, our 12-year-old hero, about to choose his future vocation at the Minecraftia school. His options are less than thrilling: farmer, crafter, miner. But what this noob really wants is to be a warrior like his hero, Steve. So when he learns that the five best students in school that year will get the chance to start warrior training, it’s ON.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449480888
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
THESE ARE THE REAL BOOKS BY CUBE KID! DIARY OF AN 8-BIT WARRIOR WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AS WIMPY VILLAGER KINDLES 1-4. The first volume of this best-selling unofficial Minecraft adventure series begins with Runt, our 12-year-old hero, about to choose his future vocation at the Minecraftia school. His options are less than thrilling: farmer, crafter, miner. But what this noob really wants is to be a warrior like his hero, Steve. So when he learns that the five best students in school that year will get the chance to start warrior training, it’s ON.
Emerald's Fire
Author: Eboni Snoe
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 9781583142035
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Haunted by a mysterious family legacy, Sienna Russell is drawn into a search for a mythical ruby and a passionate affair with Hennessy Jackson, a man who can see the future, but they are separated by a kidnapper who wants Sienna for his own purposes. Reissue.
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 9781583142035
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Haunted by a mysterious family legacy, Sienna Russell is drawn into a search for a mythical ruby and a passionate affair with Hennessy Jackson, a man who can see the future, but they are separated by a kidnapper who wants Sienna for his own purposes. Reissue.
Knights of Emerald 11 : Celestial Justice
Author: Anne Robillard
Publisher: Wellan Inc / Anne Robillard
ISBN: 2923925858
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The Knights of Emerald: This epic tale takes place in a forgotten world in a time of great unrest as Amecareth, the Dark Lord of the Insect People, attempts to take over the known universe. It is the story of Kira, the purple child, born of the rape of Queen Fan of Shola by the despicable Emperor, who will ultimately bring about his downfall, and of the brave Knights of Emerald entrusted with her safety. Book 11 of the saga The Knights of Emerald, Celestial Justice: Imprisoned in the past, Kira is desperately searching for a way to get home. The ancient Enkievs are more than willing to help her, although they possess limited magical powers. Despite his wounds and the inefficiency of his new winged servant, Akuretari remains a formidable enemy. Taking advantage of the chaos brewing on the continent, he triggers off terrible cataclysms. Only a great sacrifice from one of the Knights will finally put an end to the fallen god's vengeance. The inhabitants of Enkidiev face a new menace when the Dark Emperor chooses this exact moment to give the coup de grâce to the Knights of Emerald and their allies. He is far from suspecting that the pure heart of a child and the courage of an Elf could thwart his invasion plans. FIND THE STRENGTH
Publisher: Wellan Inc / Anne Robillard
ISBN: 2923925858
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The Knights of Emerald: This epic tale takes place in a forgotten world in a time of great unrest as Amecareth, the Dark Lord of the Insect People, attempts to take over the known universe. It is the story of Kira, the purple child, born of the rape of Queen Fan of Shola by the despicable Emperor, who will ultimately bring about his downfall, and of the brave Knights of Emerald entrusted with her safety. Book 11 of the saga The Knights of Emerald, Celestial Justice: Imprisoned in the past, Kira is desperately searching for a way to get home. The ancient Enkievs are more than willing to help her, although they possess limited magical powers. Despite his wounds and the inefficiency of his new winged servant, Akuretari remains a formidable enemy. Taking advantage of the chaos brewing on the continent, he triggers off terrible cataclysms. Only a great sacrifice from one of the Knights will finally put an end to the fallen god's vengeance. The inhabitants of Enkidiev face a new menace when the Dark Emperor chooses this exact moment to give the coup de grâce to the Knights of Emerald and their allies. He is far from suspecting that the pure heart of a child and the courage of an Elf could thwart his invasion plans. FIND THE STRENGTH