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After her adventures around the world, Melcorka the Swordswoman has returned to her homeland of Alba. Facing war on two fronts, the High King of Alba orders Melcorka to hunt down and defeat the Butcher - a savage who wields Loki's sword. Fighting through a variety of increasingly dangerous enemies, she and Bradan make their way towards their formidable, final foe. But is there something more to the Butcher than meets the eye - and what is the secret of Loki's sword?

One by one, three ancient talismans disappear. After Columba Riverford’s induction to the Hall of Swords, the sacred sword Genesyx is stolen and Columba is accused of its theft. Meanwhile, Aridisia Myric obtains membership to the Crypt of Scrolls, and the One Scroll Canodex vanishes. Soon after, the One Stone Luxullian disappears and Baron Marl Gneiss’ access to the Vault of Stones is denied. Banished, the three embark on a quest to recover the artifacts and restore their names.

Meg tiene un pasado problemático. Dentro y fuera de los hogares de paso, es la sobreviviente de una tragedia infantil. En la universidad conoce a Mark, quien quiere curar el dolor que ve en los ojos de Meg. Pero Mark también tiene secretos dolorosos de su pasado. Atormentado por un enemigo invisible, comienza a perder el control de la realidad. Con Meg amenazada por alguien de su pasado, un amigo en peligro y un asesino en serie suelto, su momento no podría ser peor. Pronto, deben enfrentarse a sus demonios internos.

When Apprentice Alkemical Apothecary Johnathan finds out that the Board of Alkemists are forcing the shop to close down due to the severe illness of his mentor, his career hopes are shattered. To make matters worse, Johnathan returns home that evening to discover his neighbor on the verge of death. Unable to save him, Johnathan is left only with his dying words and boxes of notepads, along with a marketing leaflet naming them as "Super Notes", handy notepads that never let one forget what was on them - something that would certainly come in handy as a business opportunity.

When a group of miners on the sky city of Port Jericho accidentally release an ancient magick, a force they have never dealt with before assaults the Jerachi. As the killings continue, the city of mercenaries and hunters begins to fall prey to the fear. Collapse and utter destruction threaten the city, until unlikely allies set things right and put Port Jericho on a new path. But what if they are faced with a killer they cannot see?

Konta and his tribe live in a world where changing seasons bring forth increasingly dangerous creatures. Uttering as much as a sound can mean the difference between life and death. But even in the direst circumstances, his people forge onward, determined to survive. From the calm of early spring to the relentless cold of winter, Konta's family and tribe move with the seasons and face dangers they could have never expected.

Many years ago, magic prevailed in Britain. It was a time when women were chosen by Mother Nature herself; a time of witchcraft, of the brotherhood of the Gwithiaz and of the terrifying Creatures. It has become a piece of forgotten history. Now, magic has returned and Kiera is the first witch the world has seen in centuries. Jack has been chosen to learn the ways of the Gwithiaz. Together they must master their crafts and overcome their differences if they are to survive the dark enemy lurking in the shadows.

What do you do when the monsters are real? Legend spoke of people unafraid of pain; the ones gloried in war and death. Indiscriminate killers, they fought past the point when most men would be dead. Unstoppable, they terrorized the lands until at last they were wiped out in the Great Wars. Or so the world wished to believe. On the cusp of transition, Ondar braces for a return to the horrors of the past, even as new heroes emerge to protect the most innocent among them. What do you do when the monsters are real? You fight.

Faith. It's a small word. But real faith isn't always easy to come by: the smallest things can challenge our faith. For Eric, faith was an everyday part of life. It was woven into the very fabric of his people. But faith, when untested for too long, can become complacent and weak. Nancy felt the test of her faith daily. She believed in the inherent goodness of the world, but it is difficult to stay optimistic when every day is a challenge just to breathe.

Tragedy has swept Charlotte Duncan's feet from under her again. This time, she knows she is to blame. Reeling from loss, Charlotte must find a way to move forward and continue the war against Archangelo and the Vampire Council. As their reign of terror continues, Charlotte tries to protect those who seek asylum at Zaen. Along the way, she receives assistance from unexpected quarters, and discovers that while everything important has been stolen from her, she's been left with a precious gift. But in the end, only one of Nememiah's Children will survive.

Orphaned after his family dies in an accident, young Sek runs from his abusive foster home. After he meets The Alston Street Irregulars - a ragtag group of runaways and refugees living beneath the Central Station - strange things begin to happen. Sek learns of the Crying Woman: A spectral force that haunts him like a shadow. Sek just wants to be free, but when he escapes to the streets of Glasgow, the Crying Woman follows him everywhere. Eventually, his despair leads him towards the mysterious Adocentyn, where Sek may finally find redemption.

A breakthrough in an investigation leads Alex McEwan to find the address of his old lover, carved into the flesh of a dead murderer. He soon realizes the woman he loves is in danger. While researching a book on Scottish Masonic buildings, Kate Harlow - McEwan's lost love - has become involved with the occult underground, and powers beyond her comprehension.

Zofia Trickenbod is a sorceress from another planet living here on modern-day Earth (which leads to a lot of lying). She's trying to keep the Stone of Irdisi (the most powerful magical implement from her world, of which she is the current keeper), out of the hands of the ex-Dark Lord Vesselvod Blood's grasp, risking life and better judgment in order to do so.

Princess Almere felt the dragon's hard and smooth bulk sizzle between her thighs. Oh, how she missed her husband Stannock, who was fighting a war far in the northwest. With the princess's husband away, her affections are challenged by Tevron, her husband's half-brother. The reigning king is old and unpredictable, and as the power struggle in the palace intensifies, an heiress is needed to bring peace to the realm.

Polar bear shapeshifter Russell is content with his isolated life in a small Alaskan town. That is, until the arrival of a kindergarten teacher from the lower 48 blows Russell's comfortable world to pieces. One whiff of Riley Jenkins' compelling scent, and Russ is a goner. But how can he explain all that he is to this innocent young woman...and will her own dark past prevent their fated love from turning into a happily-ever-after?

In the distant land of Platonia, ancient protectors of the Gracies are dying; only the Gemwings can restore the magic within the Well of Life. After four Gracies volunteer to search for the Gemwings, Platonia comes under attack. Prince Daerahil lives in exile. Something dangerous is drawing ever closer to him; a shape hunting his soldiers in the shadows of Plaga Erebus, the land of wounded darkness.

She has claimed two of Amaraaq's three aspects, but taking a consort has woken the lady, and their stay in Arkaddia will result in unexpected shifts within Kalla's tiny yet growing pack. She will learn more of who she is and of the role she is to play in the future. From Arkaddia, the group travels deep into Dashmar to challenge another of Al'dhumarna's pawns, and Kalla treads further along the path to claiming her last aspect - the empress.

Suriax and Aleria are sister cities, separated by River Therion. Both cities are founded on strict observance of the law, but they couldn't be more different. King Veritan founded Suriax on the teachings of Venerith the Corruptor: a god devoid of morality. In Suriax, there is no right or wrong; there is only legal or illegal. Kern was an assassin for the Flame Guard, a group of mercenaries dedicated to Venerith. He never questioned his life, until the day he learned the truth about his past.

Pen Kenders is a dishwasher in the Kingdom of Antacia, and he likes it that way. But on Blade Day, the unexpected happens. Pen is chosen to become the guardian of Tinea - the Mimic Blade - in an age-old ritual. No one knows why he is chosen, and no one knows what would happen if a guardian refused the call. Pen reluctantly accepts, not knowing the full consequences of his decision. Freeing the blade from its sheath, he unknowingly changes the course of the realm forever.

A prophetic event heralds the return of the black unicorn: a mythical beast banished by the gods, ages ago. Commander Rex and his team is summoned by King Lexam to investigate the cause of this strange event. The unlikely unicorn hunters don’t believe in the black unicorn at all, but when summoned by the king, you don’t say no.