Showing results for "Resistance" in Fantasy

For a conquered people, a long-forgotten magic holds their only hope. Blue Isle's capital lies in ruins, leveled by the new invasion force of Fey. But to hold his conquest, Black King Rugad must capture his two half-Islander, half-Fey great-grandchildren: the fiery Arianna and the gentle Gift. For one of them will inherit the Black Throne, and Rugad will not rest until he owns them both, body and soul. Yet, in the wily and courageous Arianna, this legendary warrior may have met his match.

Determination is what made Levy a traveler, but only resistance will lead to new levels. Ancient powers are about to collide. The world is on the verge of changing, and all Levy wants is to start leveling.

One thousand years after the assumed apocalypse, a demonic army known as the Demon Plague has invaded the new world. With various races and cultures split by their differences, one man inspires them to unite in order to defeat the unfathomable evil force. Experience the epic story that follows these heroes into the darkness. Join the resistance and find out what it takes to defeat demons.

With the Ancients rising and threatening to destroy the known world, Levy pushes his Enchanting abilities further than ever before. But defying the rules will place him at the center of the century's greatest battle. Soon, the eyes of kings, monsters, and Ancients will turn toward him—for awe, for vengeance, and for the secrets he's about to uncover.

When Levy finds himself transported to an unknown place, discoveries of the past will soon shape the future—but it may not be the future that Levy was planning for. As Levy's connection to the system grows stronger, he learns that he has some sway over the limitations holding him and his fellow sorcerers back from their potential. But as Levy goes down this path, he will learn certain things about the Ancient controlling his homeland that will change the course of everyone's life.

Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Series! USA TODAY Bestseller Return to The Meridian with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse’s sequel to the most critically hailed epic fantasy of 2020 Black Sun—finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, Lambda, and Locus awards. There are no tides...

Soon to be seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, welcome to the casino city of Canto Bight. A place where exotic aliens, captivating creatures, and other would-be high rollers are willing to risk everything to make their fortunes. Set across one fateful evening, these four original novellas explore...

Levy plans to use his undervalued specialization of Enchanting to create an unstoppable force. As Levy gains the wrong kind of attention from the historic sorcerers who have a stake in the system he hopes to exploit, he soon finds his loyalty in question, and a difficult choice must be taken. Before he can know what to do, he needs to find out the truth about those who have power over him. Some answers are lost in the past, but others seem to be within the system itself.

In this collection, editors Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, and Malka Older champion realistic, progressive social change using the speculative stories of writers across the world. Exploring topics ranging from disability justice and environmental activism to community care and collective worldbuilding, these imaginative pieces from writers such as NK Jemisin, Charlie Jane Anders, Alejandro Heredia, Sam J. Miller, Nisi Shawl, and Sabrina Vourvoulias center solidarity, empathy, hope, joy, and creativity.

Après les terribles événements survenus sur l'île de Grossa, Nathan et Mickael pleurent leurs amis. Margaux disparue, Sophie gravement blessée, Nathan est désabusé. Mais pas le temps de s'apitoyer car tout semble indiquer que le Rescator est toujours actif sous une forme ou une autre... La résistance débute alors. Il va falloir prévoir un plan de survie pour l'humanité. Mais si tout cela n'était que fourberie ? Et si il existait une autre réalité.

The fight for the future of humanity begins...Jessica Rollins has made it to safety inside the Sanctuary system with the help of Ufuk Erdogmus, but is her mysterious savior really who he says he is? What secrets does he hide? And how is he connected to Dr. Muller? Jess doesn't have much time to ponder these questions, as soon she is fighting again for her life....

Rhona has battled the malevolent AI intent on wiping out humanity since the first Machinations began - until she’s killed during a rescue mission gone wrong. Now, Rhona awakens to find herself transported to a new body, complete with her DNA and her personality. She's a clone...of herself. Except for her missing memories. Some of which could potentially turn the tide of the war.

Mildred Graeme is a witch that knows what it’s like to fail. She loathes small talk, struggles with magic, and grew up wretchedly poor. When her best friend Evelyn gains power and threatens to obliterate the Network, Mildred must overcome her fear of failure to save the lives of those she loves. Even if it means betraying her best friend.

Christian Rivers wakes up in a strange government facility to find that he is not the only one who is awakening strange new abilities. A desperate struggle ensues among his new group to stay alive...since the entire world wants them dead. Will Christian be able to save his new group of friends...or is all hope lost?

Captain Molon Hawkins has spent the last four years building the reputation of his ship, Star Wolf, as a dependable mercenary vessel. But now, Molon must take his hardcore mercenary crew into the realm of shadow runners: agents who operate more like spies than soldiers. After replacing losses from their last mission, nearly a fourth of Star Wolf’s crew are new recruits. Many are civilians or former shadow runners with a history of bucking authority. Just getting his spit-and-polish soldier-boys to play nice with these misfits would be challenge enough on a milk-run.

Three months ago, a cosmic storm entered Earth's atmosphere, mystifying scientists with its unprecedented side effect: Those who have died and chosen not to cross over are suddenly palpable and can interact with the living. The "Impals" are embraced by their loved ones but persecuted by those who fear them. The government's solution is to send them "back" using the Tesla Gate - which could destroy the soul.

Elvira Kel’Taor est la Kee’vah des clans unifiés : la cheffe spirituelle qui règne sur le continent glacé d’Arshka. Liée par le sang à son rôle de guide, elle est contrainte d’obéir aux injonctions des âmes qui s’expriment à travers elle. Chaque écart met sa vie en danger.

Christian and his friends are confronted by the all-powerful being that started it all. Can they overcome their biggest nightmare imaginable?

Quatre mois ont passé. La rébellion doit se réorganiser pour préparer un plan d'attaque contre le Grand Oracle. Malgré la prudence excessive du nouveau commandement, Leah reste focalisée sur ses objectifs : tuer Kahini quoi qu'il lui en coûte. Briser le joug de l'Allégeance. Terminer le travail de Zam. Or, dans quelques semaines aura lieu la cérémonie annuelle du Chant des Âmes, l'occasion parfaite pour accomplir cette vengeance.

Quando os alemães invadem os Países Baixos em 1940, Hannie Schaft é uma jovem estudante de Direito cheia de planos para o futuro. À medida que a ameaça nazista avança, colocando em risco a vida de suas melhores amigas, ambas judias, ela sente que não pode ficar parada e se junta à Resistência.