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A black-armored knight, remembering only fragments of his past, must uncover the truth of his exile before a mysterious fire consumes him. With the quirky goblin Groggler at his side—motivated more by gold than loyalty—he journeys through a world of danger, deceit, and dark secrets. Every step brings him closer to answers... and to a revelation that could change everything he thought he knew about himself.

The Cassidyverse is vast. It spans centuries, stars, and stories whispered in orbit, shouted from rooftops, or muttered into a whiskey glass at the end of the world. In The Shape of the Fire, Adam Gaffen returns to the sprawling, genre-bending universe that began with Into the Black and The Heart of Space — and he’s brought some of your favorite chaos agents with him.

I am Mareth, and I collect tales - tales that do not make the official histories. Join me and learn the secret stories of those who sparked the wildfire. Stories from our past, from that fateful summer and its aftermath. If you loved Kingshold, discover the next installment in the epic Wildfire Cycle. Tales of Kingshold, book one-point-five of the Wildfire Cycle, includes four novelettes and six short stories.

Brian Lumley's Cthulhu Mythos writings began in the 1960s when he was included in new collections by August Derleth's Arkham House. While today, the author is probably better-known for his Necroscope and Psychomech series, he has continued with his Mythos stories for over 40 years. This volume spans that career, using Derleth's suggestion that the Mythos monsters could be viewed as "Elementals", and includes a new novella-length story.

Greedy elves. Warrior princesses. Earnest robots. Sexy frogs. Love Letters to a House on Fire is a collection of stories, letters, poems, and ransom notes that contain thoughtful and quirky observations on the world we live in. Follow along through science fiction- and fantasy-inspired tales of...

New epic fantasy in the grand tradition—including a never-before-published Song of Ice and Fire story by George R. R. Martin! Fantasy fiction has produced some of the most unforgettable heroes ever conjured onto the page: Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian, Michael Moorcock’s Elric of...

The ancient and enigmatic continent of Zannondale had seen its fair share of sorrow. Tortured and despoiled by the wars that had devastated its once glittering realms, it still felt the aftereffects centuries later. And now, from far back into the past, a new and more powerful evil than ever is rising, one that threatens to turn Zannondale’s fields to dust and her cities to ashes. The brutal and merciless Baron Chronus hasonly one desire and that is to rule over all, no matter what. And for two young men, Dorian and Dain, it means the end of their carefree lives forever.

All new and original to this volume, the 21 stories in Dangerous Women include work by twelve New York Times bestsellers, and seven stories set in the authors’ bestselling continuities—including a new “Outlander” story by Diana Gabaldon, a tale of Harry Dresden’s world by Jim Butcher...

From mild mannered history professor to ultimate bad-ass, John will overcome his inner demons as he fights to defeat the evil Lich King. Fortunately, he's not alone. Assisted by a group of powerful female warriors and mages, John will traverse the length and breadth of Zamina. Between laying down the law on lizard men and traveling to far off islands in search of an all powerful magical orb, John will become something greater than he had ever dreamed possible.

This is Anselm and Kayla’s story… an angsty dragon prince, a human with eyes only for him, and the realization that what he’s been looking for is right under his nose all along.

From a kitsune slinking through the mists … to an elven champion tied to every crossroad in the moment of Midnight … to the heir of Underhill ruling the road on a Harley, the mystical and magical intersect nearly unrealized with the world of man. Do you dare to walk among them with open eyes? Do you seek a glimpse of their power? Take care and proceed with soft steps among the folk of magic and moonlight.

Seven years after the defeat of Beldazon, Dorian and his friends encounter an even greater threat. A union of wrathful dragons, each of its members pining to reclaim what is rightfully theirs, vow to bring Zannondale to its knees. Dorian and his friends must stop this new threat, before it consumes the land in a wrathful fire of revenge.

The specter of war arises. The evil Sage of Dagorath sends her army to destroy her foe. She has harbored a burning hatred for too long and it must be sated. But the King has allies. He must now call upon them and awaken a legend. Hellion, a burning mystery to the people of this world is called to battle. His mate Fire and the combined might of the Five Clans must become more than legend. They must become the immovable object that stands before the unstoppable force. They must prevail. Or their world will perish.

Dragon shifters have a horrific habit of kidnapping human children to sacrifice to their goddess. They miscalculated when they took expert thief Yara Parmstone’s little brother, though. Now, Yara is out for revenge - after she finds the final key that will allow her to save him. But the three scorching hot, mysterious men who hold that key have a message for Yara - the dragon goddess has something important in store for her. Too bad it’s not as fun as a forked dragon tongue. Soon, Yara’s racing against time to steal back her brother before his fate - and hers - are sealed.

In a city where fires rage and heroes are born, Leno stands apart with an inexplicable connection to the flames. Serving under the watchful eye of the fire department's fierce chief, Leila, Leno embarks on daring rescue missions that baffle and inspire his colleagues. As mysterious events unfold and challenges arise, the bond between Leno and Leila deepens, revealing secrets that blur the lines between legend and reality. Fire's Secret: Leno’s Legacy is a tale of courage, rebirth, and the undying spirit of humanity, set against the mesmerizing backdrop of roaring fires and whispered legends.

»Weißt du, was ich bereue?« Nirans Stimme klang so schwach wie der Laut einer Grille.»Was denn?« Sie war froh darüber, dass er sich mit ihr unterhielt.Er schwieg eine Weile. Vielleicht hatte er im Wahn gesprochen und das Bewusstsein verloren. Doch dann drang seine Stimme wieder an ihr Ohr.

Nachdem die Friedensgespräche gescheitert sind, flieht Seraphina mit Niran zurück nach Eira. Da ihr Herz längst ihm gehört, ist sie entschlossener denn je, den Krieg zu beenden. Dazu muss sie ihre aufkeimenden Phönixkräfte stärken und unter Kontrolle bringen. Nur wenn sie ihre volle Macht erweckt, kann sie ihre Familie retten und sich selbst eine Zukunft mit Niran ermöglichen.

Zärtlich legte er seine Finger um ihre und küsste ihre Knöchel. »Wir schreiben die Geschichte unserer Länder neu. Zusammen.«Seraphina hat mit aller Kraft gekämpft, doch nun schein alles verloren. Wie soll sie sich ohne Niran der dunklen Macht der Ekhinda stellen, die noch immer den gesamten Nebelkontinent bedroht? Doch aufgeben ist für Seraphina keine Option. Ihre einzige Hoffnung sind die Antworten, die sie auf der Insel der Ekhinda finden soll.

»Weißt du, was ich bereue?« Nirans Stimme klang so schwach wie der Laut einer Grille.»Was denn?« Sie war froh darüber, dass er sich mit ihr unterhielt.Er schwieg eine Weile. Vielleicht hatte er im Wahn gesprochen und das Bewusstsein verloren. Doch dann drang seine Stimme wieder an ihr Ohr. »Ich habe nicht herausgefunden, wie es sich anfühlt, dich zu küssen.« Gegen ihren Willen soll Prinzessin Seraphina mit einem wichtigen Verbündeten ihres Vaters vermählt werden. Auf dem Weg zur Hochzeit wird ihre Reisegruppe überfallen.

Holly Jennings hatte keine weitere Reise nach Schottland geplant. Und schon gar nicht eine nostalgische Reise in die Vergangenheit, mit dem heißen Highlander, der ihr das Herz gebrochen hat. Aber sie hat nie viel von Plänen gehalten, ist immer eher ein spontanes Mädchen vom Land gewesen. Und das ist gut so, denn „eine letzte Bitte“ ist vielleicht nicht das Einzige, was ihr ein geliebter Mentor in seinem Testament hinterlassen hat. Ehe Holly sich versieht, ist sie zu einer mysteriösen Mission auf einer abgelegenen Insel unterwegs—und mittendrin in Gefahr.