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The Atlas Paradox is the long-awaited sequel to Olivie Blake's New York Times bestselling dark academic sensation The Atlas Six—guaranteed to have even more yearning, backstabbing, betrayal, and chaos. Six magicians were presented with the opportunity of a lifetime. Five are now members of the...

The Vampire the Masquerade Clan Novel Saga is a thirteen-volume masterpiece, presenting the war between the established Camarilla leadership and the growing power of the brutal Sabbat on the East Coast of the United States. Each novel is told from the perspective of one of the thirteen clans, intertwining with the others, and filling in missing pieces artfully as we follow battle after battle, intrigue after intrigue—and the appearance of a strange artifact that falls into the hands of a solitary Toreador sculptor.

The Vampire the Masquerade Clan Novel Saga is a thirteen-volume masterpiece, presenting the war between the established Camarilla leadership and the growing power of the brutal Sabbat on the East Coast of the United States. Each novel is told from the perspective of one of the thirteen clans, intertwining with the others, and filling in missing pieces artfully as we follow battle after battle, intrigue after intrigue—and the appearance of a strange artifact that falls into the hands of a solitary Toreador sculptor. Clan Novel Setite is the fourth in the series.

Obsessed with the acquiring the Holy Grail for the Lasombra clan, the vampire Montrovant sets out on a quest that leads him through the establishment of the Knights Templar, the lair of an ancient Egyptian evil, and the deserts of the Holy Land. Dark forces are pitted against him, and each ally must be watched in turn, as treachery leads to deceit and back agan in a race against time, the Church, and the mysterious Kli Kodesh, who is more ancient, even than Montrovant's sire.

The Camarilla lost much ground along the East Coast in its recent war with the Sabbat. But the sect claimed one of the greatest prizes in the world control of New York City. Of course, the Camarilla was never entirely absent from the city, but in recent years no clan held so firmly there, among the enemy, as did the Tremere. Now the story of their covert activities and greatest victory is told.

Dr. Elena Shaw, a brilliant cybersecurity expert haunted by her fiancé’s death, wakes in a nightmare: trapped in a collapsing subway tunnel, seconds from detonating a bomb she didn’t plant. When the blast kills her—again—she realizes the horrifying truth. She’s stuck in a time loop, forced to relive the same terrorist attack… one her future self orchestrated.

Ai sei maghi più talentuosi della loro generazione è stata data l'opportunità della vita: entrare nella Società Alessandrina, la società più segreta ed elitaria del mondo magico. Cinque di loro, ora, ne sono membri, e basta poco perché si rendano conto che essa custodisce un potere in grado di sovvertire le regole dell'universo. Non solo, l'uomo che ne è a capo progetta di mutare le leggi stesse dell'esistenza e i suoi piani sono già in atto. Ma un potere e una conoscenza tanto sconfinati hanno sempre un prezzo altissimo.

Imprisoned for a crime he did not commit Lieut faces the executioner's axe. But that is the least of his problems. In fact death would be an acceptable release from his mental anguish. Forced to kill his own brother after Ne'tra named him a traitor Lieut is left wondering what the point of his life even is. Grand Magi Fenard Cardonian is dead, slain by Lieut's brother. But this was no meagre assassination and the King of Krnōrel has been linked to the murder. Needless to say the Grand Magi's father, and ruler of Sesserrech, is livid and already sets his thoughts upon revenge.

The astral is a dangerous place, and starwalking through it becomes perilous as a paradox is revealed. The stars have set a daunting quest before Travis, building a shrine in each of the ten fiefs will be a perilous endeavor, made even harder by the wars breaking out within Valerence. Still he must attempt to persevere if he is to grow strong enough to take his revenge against Malistith.

While Nicholas lays the final plans for Arri’s destruction, he is still haunted by the Old Ones’ last words, the prophecy that has foretold his defeat. And yet, he is so close—he can taste the power he craves, emboldening him to play dirty, to do whatever it takes to get what he wants. He is ready to embrace his destiny, and he is more dangerous than ever.

Der internationale Fantasy-Bestseller für die TikTok-Generation. Dark Academia meets Fantasy. "The Atlas Paradox" ist die Fortsetzung des Bestsellers "The Atlas Six", in dem sich sechs talentierte Magier:innen den tödlichen Prüfungen der Alexandrinischen Gesellschaft stellen. Mehr Geheimnisse. Verrat. Verführung. Herzen werden gebrochen, Allianzen geschmiedet und wieder zerbrochen, und die Alexandrinische Gesellschaft wird als das enthüllt, was sie ist: eine mächtige Organisation, die von einem Mann geführt wird, der unsere Welt revolutionieren möchte.

A protector. A lost soul. A siren looking for salvation. Kylee Paradox never expected to be a protector of humankind, but when hell's portals open and let loose the creatures of the underworld, she can't see any other way. Armed with an ultimatum, Kylee has no choice but to embrace her new position as bounty hunter of the damned. Sending these monsters back to purgatory becomes her life's mission.