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Ranat Totz has spent most of his life robbing the tombs of the dead for enough tin to buy his next drink. But after he decides to loot the body of a wealthy priest he finds in an alley, he's arrested and convicted of murdering the man. Realizing he's got nothing to show for his life, Ranat begins a desperate gamble to solve the crime he didn’t commit, so he can clear the only thing of value he has - his name. And maybe have another drink on the way.

David’s trial by fire awaits. The unwitting hero and captain of the mystical sailing ship, Moon Singer, has yet to learn that his deafness is his greatest gift. This "disability", along with his possession of three sacred artifacts: The Singer Crystal, The Rose Crystal, and The Wind Rose Compass, bestow David the power to save the lives of everyone he loves. Yet he feels that all the miracles he brought home on the Moon Singer have dissipated. He's just as deaf as before, his sister's paralysis has returned, and his anguish over his mother's death is stronger than ever.

After a devastating tragedy, distressed Charlotte Duncan moves to the small town of Puckhaber Falls and is determined to pursue a tragic path - to end her life. When the kindness of the locals and the attentions of a stranger take her by surprise, she begins to reconsider her plan. The first book in the Nememiah Chronicles paranormal romance series, Knowledge Revealed follows Charlotte as she finds distraction from her troubles as a host of supernatural characters emerge.

As summer draws to a close before junior year, Rowyn Black is tired of seeing the Tower card stare up at her from the table. On their 16th birthday, Rowyn's kind is gifted with awesome powers. But this is not Narnia or Hogwarts; this is Elizabethtown, Illinois, and much to the chagrin of the local chapter of Susie-Homemakers, witches live here. All witches understand that the universe is a scary sort of powerful.

Lithir and Bruno are sent to find the traitor who plotted to kill Alfrahil. If they are to be successful in their mission, centuries of distrust between their races must be overcome. As the unlikely duo enters the Dwarven mines of Nerea, they confront a maniacal sect, whose power threatens to consume all Dwarves with hatred. Desperate to learn the secrets of an ancient seer, they travel deep into the Elven and Dwarven realms, facing their most dire challenges yet. They must rely on each other to survive, but can they escape the traps set for them by their very own people?

The Fifth Commandment is a supernatural memoir entwined with a plot drenching with old-fashioned religious guilt, and short enough to finish in a single sitting - perhaps lounging by the pool or sitting in the garden. The novella follows Christina into a confessional and starts at what we would consider our weakest point.

Even in death, a mother guides her son through triumph and tragedy to his true destiny. Billie Nickerson must accept her own mortality as the only way her son will receive the intuitive gifts he was born to inherit, to save her family - and perhaps the world - from a disastrous fate. But learning that she has died too soon creates a Karmic crisis, as Billie tries to escape the afterlife and return to her loved ones.

In a world full of magic, wonder and blended technology, a year of awakening awaits Kalla kyl’Solidor - the wolf who sleeps. After a fire wyvern attacks her home, she sets on a harsh path to self-discovery. With the future of the realm at stake, Kalla and her magister embark on a journey that will shake the foundations of De Sikkari and shape their destiny.

As a veil of darkness descends upon the land of Midgard, the forces of hell emerge to extinguish all life. But the warriors of Bjorgvin stand ready for a fight to the death. Audan and Jareth are ready to defend their home and people once more, but the pestilence that infects the Norse world has become stronger than ever.

Her wealth dwindling after her father’s death, Sabrina Strong interviews for a job at Tremayne Towers - and is attacked before the interview can even start. Narrowly saved by an attractive, strangely familiar vampire and eventually hired to investigate the murder of powerful Vampire Master Bjorn Tremayne’s mate, Sabrina is quickly immersed in a sea of twists, turns, and secrets. The first book in Lorelei Bell's thrilling Sabrina Strong series, Ascension is a question-filled journey into the supernatural that is equal parts vampire romance and murder mystery.

King Uther Pendragon, High King of the Celtic Tribes, braves the winter seas and sets sail for the Isle of Erin. It is his 15th year of rule. His mission: To take a war party and return with a prize that will lay to rest the ghosts of the past, allowing the Celts to reclaim their lands. But none of those who set sail realize that this quest will change their lives forever, and set in motion things they never thought possible.This is a stand-alone fantasy adventure, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't listened to the first book in the series.

Dawn never got over her first love. Nightly dreams of his rough passion scathed her skin, and his delicious pain lingered long after she woke. But after that brutal night under the moon that bled crimson into the sky, he disappeared, and she didn't know why. Then suddenly, the love she lost reappeared and breathed life back into her veins. But when she touched him, she felt something dark hiding beneath his surface, and when she slept with him, she realized he wasn’t her love at all.

Ambjorn and his wife, Jofrid, face death eye-to-eye when the peace of their home village is shattered. Thrown into a game where every move carries high consequence, every choice could be their last. But is it possible to win when playing against forces beyond your own comprehension?

Aurelius, Gawain, and Leon are on their way to the tomb of carnage to learn the truth of Leon’s powers...but there will be those that stand in their way. Joined by allies both old and new, they set forth into the unknown. Meanwhile, the new King Alistair wages war against the world, hoping to bring everyone under a new banner: a new world order, where he will rule not only as a King, but as a God. But can Leon walk the path destined for him and save the world - or will darkness take over the land?

Cuando los campesinos Gilles y Murielle descubren que el Príncipe Henri del reino de Darloque ha elegido a su hija Emmeline como su próxima conquista, Gilles propone un plan para que su hija huya, mientras que sus padres buscan la ayuda del Viejo Rey. Pero Murielle le ha ocultado un secreto a su marido: una vida secreta que puede ser lo único que puede salvar a su hija. Debe resucitar un nombre muerto hace mucho tiempo y buscar ayuda antes de que sea demasiado tarde para Emmeline.

After finding Sauvern's sword, the companions set off to help a friend rescue his child from kidnappers. Instead, they stray into Erian and find preparations for war. They are drafted into the Erian army, but are recognized by an old enemy, who arrests some of them and takes them to Frelli, the capital of Erian, where they are put in jail. The Master of Erian frees them and offers them work. Meanwhile, Carthinal has to face some unpleasant truths about himself. Is his desire to further his magical career more important than his friends and country?

Carthinal is alone in the world. His parents and grandparents have died. Without money and a place to live, he faces an uncertain future. After joining a street gang, Carthinal begins a life of crime. Soon after, he sees a performing magician and decides he wants to learn the art of magic. But can he break away from his past and find the path to his true destiny?

Her adventures seemingly over and farewells made, Mira returns home only to discover that her sister is missing. Meanwhile, Nora is stranded on another world by the same splintered portal spell that took Mira to Daoine. On Danu, Nora has been arrested. A strange being helps her to escape, but not everyone who helps you is your friend; would she have been safer in her cell? While Mira continues to look for her sister, Nora tries to find her way in Danu and come to grips with her newfound magical abilities, as she struggles to deal with her own legacy.

In the unforgiving land of ancient Caledonia, a bloodline of chieftains rises up against insurmountable challenges. From brutal tribal clashes to powerful Roman invaders, they wage war to protect their sacred land, guided by the wisdom of mystical druids and the formidable will of old gods. With Roman walls slicing through their homeland, Lachlan — heir to the legendary Calgacus - must unite the tribes and harness ancient magic to resist the invaders. Aided by divine visions and a mythical warhound, Lachlan emerges as a warrior destined to lead his people.

Jarek's life changes when he's discovered by Liri. As just a blind child, he's promised the chance to gain his sight and become a member of the esteemed Wise Ones. In pursuit of safety and learning, Jarek and his brother are taken inside the protective walls of Lar's academy. But peace doesn't last for long; Jarek is abducted to the rival realm of Marwen and thrust into a world of dark magic and political intrigue.