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Before a war that ravaged the realms, and claimed the lives of countless souls, Mordred had been the loyal son of a man who would go on to become a tyrant. He was given over to his enemies to be tortured and experimented on, turning him into a twisted and evil monster. It took Mordred a long time to claw his way back from the abyss he was in, to stand up beside his friends and fight for the freedom of people who had distrusted and hated him for so long.

Beaten, bruised, and shot, Caleb Ledger dives off a burning yacht, desperately trying to cling to life. It doesn’t work. Instead of a briny death, Caleb finds himself reborn in the world of Avalon. A place of magic, levels, and quests filled with adventure involving mystery, rescues, dragons, and a revenge-obsessed warlock.

Artorian welcomes home old friends, glad for their company. Having finally returned Cal to the seat of his sanctuary, he must cast aside other whims and assume the mantle of Administrator, continuing the diplomacy that came with the creation of Accords. Regardless of agreements, some diplomacy must always be spoken with fists. To prepare for the second coming of Eternium, Cal’s space must stand firm, resolute, and without danger...even if Artorian must contend with a city of tears to attain that result.

Join the Trials. Fake a Romance. Kill the King. Ex-assassin Syn Malleore hates kings. The last one poisoned her sister, leaving her to slowly die. Now that the monarchy has fallen, Syn can finally leave London and return to the Fey realm to search for a magic relic to cure her sister. But the Fey nobility are already plotting to restore the crown. In a hidden court where aristocrats fight to the death, brutal trials will decide who takes the throne--and who will fills the next open grave.

One of the most revered names in SF and fantasy, the incomparable Roger Zelazny was honored with numerous prizes—including six Hugo and three Nebula Awards—over the course of his legendary career. Among his more than fifty books, arguably Zelazny’s most popular literary creations were his...

Transported to another world, tempted by a dangerous passion. Selene has never been one to make a fuss. She doesn’t mind it when the barista gets her order wrong, someone cuts her off in traffic, or she has to drop everything to mediate her family’s latest crisis. But when she goes through a portal to the matriarchal dimension of Aurelia, she discovers that being nice doesn’t always pay. Especially when she meets a demon whose smoldering gaze makes her wonder why she ever craved a life so ordinary. Samael is a vengeance demon with a drive to punish wrongs.

Il quinto romanzo del Ciclo di Avalon. La storia degli avi di Morgana, costretti ad abbandonare l’isola distrutta di Atlantide, e delle due maghe potentissime che fonderanno una nuova stirpe nelle nebbiose terre della Britannia. So tutto delle fini. Sono gli inizi che non conosco. Chi erano gli antenati che hanno portato ad Avalon l’antica saggezza e l’hanno sepolta come un seme nel cuore di questa collina sacra? Tiriki, grande sacerdotessa della dea Madre, è la Guardiana della Luce, pur essendo cresciuta all’ombra della maledizione di Atlantide.

An ordinary guy. A mischievous genius. And a cosmic villain who picked the absolute wrong party to crash. Eliot is about as normal as they comeuntil he witnesses something he definitely shouldnt have, landing him dead center in the crosshairs of a madman with literal god-like ambitions. Eliot...

HILLS OF AVALON. After civilization’s quiet end, the last survivors rebuild their world around the legendary Hills of Avalon—a place where the earth seems alive and light pulses under the stone. When scavenger Aric Vale uncovers a buried beacon deep beneath the hills, he activates AURION, an ancient AI designed to preserve Earth’s lost DNA archives. The awakening sparks chaos. Tribal leaders, warlords, and prophets each claim Avalon’s power as their own.

Ryan Carter has spent his entire life living in the shadows, partially by choice, but also by necessity. At least, that’s what he tells himself. As a shadow manipulator who’s reluctant to use his powers too openly, Ryan is scraping by delivering pizzas in New Avalon’s industrial underbelly. He’s seen what happens to people with relatively minor powers like him who get noticed by the teams, corporations, or criminal factions. They end up owned, imprisoned, or dead. But when a mysterious woman with her own abilities and seemingly unlimited resources makes him an offer he can’t refuse…

Jaded by her life, MMA fighter Rhowyn was simply trying to be the good in the world around her. While not exactly happy, she was safe. And that was enough for her. At least until four men claiming to be fae showed up claiming she was one of the Chosen to compete in the deadly trials to become the next Queen of Avalon. Having no choice but to follow them back to their world, she's thrust into a game of intrigue and mystery. She has no doubt she can survive, like she always has before.

Anne Mason thinks she'll be safe living in the Midwest building a wind farm. She may be dead wrong. Someone is dumping bodies in her corn field and telling Anne they are gifts - for her! As the body count rises, Anne realizes a cold-blooded serial killer is patiently waiting and watching her every move. And he won't stop until he ends her life. It is clear there are no limits to this killer's thirst for revenge or how far he will go to get it.

One thousand people left a failing Earth to embark on a 30-year journey to a promising new world. All passengers were placed in hibernation pods, to be awakened one month before obtaining orbit around their new home. The starship they traveled in was fully automatic and worked almost flawlessly. When they arrived, they found a virgin world of breathtaking beauty, with sparkling water and clean, fresh air. Avalon was paradise. What these pioneering colonists would soon discover is...paradise comes at a price.

Killing has never been something Keo shieded away from, but the events of the last year have made him rethink his bloody past. Now, Keo has embraced his old ways and set his sights on a new target - and there is nothing more dangerous than a man with nothing to lose. For Lara and those on the Trident, an encounter with a new group of survivors pulls them even further off course. It doesn't seem to matter how hard Lara tries to steer clear of Mercer's war on the ghouls; fate seems intent on drawing her into the conflict.

La bambina nata al Volgere dell’Autunno, mentre la notte cedeva all'alba, vedrà il Volgere dell'Epoca, il passaggio tra due mondi. Sono queste le parole che salutano la nascita di Eilan, figlia della Somma Sacerdotessa di Avalon, mentre sua madre esala l'ultimo respiro. Poi la piccina viene mandata dal padre, il principe Coelius, e nella sua casa viene chiamata Helena e cresciuta come una romana. Finché nel 259 d.C., compiuti dieci anni, non fa ritorno al mitico luogo in cui è venuta al mondo, per essere addestrata come sacerdotessa contro il parere di sua zia Ganeda.

Caleb Ledger’s successful running battles against the Myrkur lead the cultists to try an all-for-nothing bid to stop him from escaping the seas under their control. Ahead of the new pirate captain lies a vast maelstrom, deadly currents, and decks bristling with eighteen-pounder cannon. His newfound skills and magic as a veteran Weathermancer and Corsair give him and his crew a fighting chance. Controlling the winds and boosting actions with piratical flair has worked well for him and his crew so far.

Wie kämpfst du gegen Gefühle, die stärker sind als jede Magie? Ardina wollte Finn vergessen. Doch als die Schattenkönigin das Meer vergiftet und das Leben ihres Bruders an einem seidenen Faden hängt, kehrt ausgerechnet er zurück: Finn, der Prinz der Flammen, dessen Nähe für sie verboten ist.

Beaten, bruised, and shot, Caleb Ledger dives off a burning yacht, desperately trying to cling to life. It doesn’t work. Instead of a briny death, Caleb finds himself reborn in the world of Avalon. A place of magic, levels, and quests filled with adventure involving mystery, rescues, dragons, and a revenge-obsessed warlock.

The construction of Avalon station, known as the crown jewel and economic centerpiece of the Tronis colony, is almost finished. Director Hawthorn, impressed by Gamma Squadron's recent success, has decided to visit the station earlier than planned. Meanwhile, Gamma Squadron remains focused on their mission to eliminate pirate threats and ensure the safety of Tronis.

The Children of Avalon: A Journey Through the Wyrd invites listeners into a mythic world where the land hums with ancient stories and the threads of the Wyrd weave past, present, and future into one. Sent by the Daughters of Avalon, Aurelia, Brynn, and Eira leave their marshland home to uncover the secrets of the Thorn Bushes—mystical guardians that hold the truths of the land and the soul. From the shifting currents of the Whisperflow to the shadowed groves of Brinmere and the haunting cliffs of the Mouth of Ffall, their path is anything but straight.