Resultados para "River" en Acción y aventura

LA FAMILIA ES DEBER. LA MAGIA ES PODER. EL HONOR LO ES TODO. El jade es lo que da vida a la isla de Kekon. Se ha extraído de las minas, se ha intercambiado, se ha robado y se ha matado por él. Y, durante siglos, los honorables guerreros de los Huesos Verdes, guerreros como la familia Kaul, lo...

Taita is a humble slave, an expert in art, poetry, medicine and engineering as well as keeping important secrets. He is the most treasured possession of Lord Intef. Yet when Intef's beautiful daughter, Lostris, is married to the Pharaoh, Taita is commanded to follow her and swiftly finds himself deeper than he ever could have imagined in a world of deception and treachery. But outside the palace, the great kingdom of Egypt is divided and in even greater danger. Enemies threaten on all sides, and only Taita holds the power to save them all....

Ayla used to dream of adventure, but long ago settled into life as an innkeeper. When her family is wrongly accused of rebellion, the only way she can save them is to volunteer for the Gloamroad Trials: an unforgiving journey meant to restore the magic that sustains the human, elven, and dwarven kingdoms. Few survive. None returns unchanged. What begins as a simple pilgrimage quickly becomes a gauntlet of deadly outlaws, ancient forces stirring in the wilds, and political schemes that follow her every step.

Guiding the dead to their next life has never been an easy job. Turns out, most dead don’t like being, well, dead. But when an angry, powerful spirit begins marshaling the lost souls and claiming Carver might be the bridge back to life, Carver has to find out why before the dead make him one of their own.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the untamed wilderness beyond the Black River, Conan the Cimmerian is hired by a civilized nation to help secure lands from the primitive Picts. But the Picts are far from pleased with this arrangement, and survival becomes a brutal struggle against...

Fleeing certain death, a young woman shrouded in mystery arrives in Periton. Rescued by the renegade mages Kylen and Dalthinir, she sets out with them for the ruined kingdom of Methesia. Hunted relentlessly by unseen enemies, the fugitives risk everything in crossing the border and heading for the former capital of Ettaran. Dangers multiply as the doomed city draws closer. The truth about its sinister reputation must soon be exposed. What they find in Ettaran could destroy them all. Mortals are flickers of candlelight before a power that shatters kingdoms.

Deep in the Amazon jungle, a tribe holds the key to the truest form of dreaming — where the human spirit walks the petal-thin line between life and death. In an elaborate ceremony, the dreamer ingests a toxic brew, then submerges herself in an herbal bath that turns human skin a vivid shade of midnight-blue. And the experience changes the dreamer forever....

Being a different breed of shapeshifter—a walker—Mercy can see ghosts, but the spirit of her long-gone father has never visited her. Until now. An evil is stirring in the depths of the Columbia River—and innocent people are dying. As other walkers make their presence known to Mercy, she must reconnect with her heritage to exorcise the world of the legend known as the river devil.

Carver's burning his days doing Guide work, patrolling Riven and helping its lost souls find their way while, back on Earth, World War One ratchets up the lives waiting for Carver's help. Problem is, those lives don't like waiting around, and when a new, angrier soul starts gathering the dead and directing them at Carver, being a Guide goes from dangerous to deadly real fast.

"Beyond the Black River" is one of the original short stories about Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard. It's set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan's battle against a savage tribe of Picts in the unsettled lands beyond the infamous Black River.

When an exiled Kashgar prince seeks refuge in their land, Prince Atul agrees to dispatch emissaries to Kashgar. Yet, in a sinister declaration of war, the emissaries return lifeless, carried by a ship draped in shadows. Determined to restore the exiled prince to the throne, Prince Atul travels to Kashgar with the intention of rooting out the rebels. When he arrives, Prince Atul is prepared to wage war against men. Instead, he encounters an arcane land of curses and spells. How does he defeat what he does not understand?

Mena Garcia and the ABE crew embarked on a mission of space exploration in the next universe 15 years ago. Mena finds herself in a world controlled by a river. Can she challenge the river and save her crew? Commodore Rebecca Garcia is determined to find Mena and crew in the next universe. Accompanied by unexpected crew the new commodore is challenged and relies on her skilled crew for the future of humanity.

Pryscilla is lost. After finding herself lost in a mythical land, Ms. Pryscilla Roylott has only one goal: to get back home. However, that may not be as simple as she could wish. The horrifying stories she's heard of Angoria were not tall tales, after all, but, if anything, fell short of the truth: a countryside full of griffins, dragons, mermaids, and some creatures even the locals dare not speak of. Their culture is built on the art of vittellurgy—coaxing magical ingredients into dishes that grant the eater powers for a short time.

Sage and Gavin have made it to Mystaira, but danger stalks them across the continent and in the shadows. The threats are mounting throughout Panchia. Nowhere and no one is safe. The Dark Born continue to rise, with the help of President Ranquer, laying waste to the land and tormenting their captives with unspeakable horrors. Their strange new power jeopardizes the fragile peace that has been built. Wave after wave of devastation hits the people of Panchia. The only way to save themselves is to find the insignia lost when Sage first plummeted into Felysia, dropping from a fireball from the sky.

A collection of short stories in the award winning world of Paragon Exordium. 11 Stories, 12 narrators! Produced by Atlas Creed. Narrated by Aaron Smith, Cormac Brennan, Atlas Creed, Wesley Wright, Leumas Llewtnac, River Seabrook, Hel, Zack Rosenfeld, Sean Chaussee, Amber McCulloch, Mikel Melwasul and David Tullius

The world is on the cusp of destruction as Mordecai’s power grows beyond the limits of his own control, yet most of the powers that rule the world are oblivious. The only hope of salvaging their civilization lies with his children, but they have been scattered and branded outlaws. Meanwhile Tyrion continues to march toward his own goals, heedless of whether they will help or harm their efforts to stop the apocalypse, as even the Queen begins to doubt the archmage’s sanity.

Mordecai’s shattered family is in chaos, but the world won’t wait for them to recover. Trapped by a fiendish plot he didn’t foresee, Mordecai finds himself powerless to redeem himself or defend his family. Alone and surrounded by enemies, Lady Rose has only her wits to protect those she loves. Though every hand turns against her, Rose Thornbear refuses to give up, and she will sacrifice whatever is necessary to save Penny’s family, whether the price is her rank, dignity, or even her life.

Years have passed since the last of the Dark Gods was defeated, and Lothion has entered an age of peace and prosperity. Mordecai’s oldest children have already begun to make a place for themselves, and his youngest are on the cusp of adulthood. By every outward measure, his life has been a success; he has earned his reward. However, Tyrion, the first wizard and brutal liberator of mankind, has returned with an agenda of his own, and dark things continue to stir at the edges of civilization, threatening to undo Mordecai’s accomplishments.

Between Worlds: A Gamer’s Odyssey is an electrifying journey where virtual reality collides with real-life stakes. When an avid gamer is pulled into a world beyond the screen, they must navigate treacherous landscapes, decode hidden secrets, and battle formidable foes—both in the game and in reality. As the lines between worlds blur, the choices made could mean victory or total annihilation. Perfect for fans of immersive adventures and high-stakes action, this book is a thrilling ride you won’t want to put down. Are you ready to play?

Sylvia wurde von den Rebellen ihres eigenen Landes verschleppt. Die Urabi sind überzeugt, dass Sylvia dem Königreich Jasad zu seiner ursprünglichen Macht verhelfen kann. Unterdessen führt der Thronerbe des verfeindeten Königreichs Arin einen inneren Kampf mit sich selbst. Es fühlt sich nicht richtig an, die Rebellion auf Wunsch seines Vaters zu stoppen. Ihm wird klar, dass er Sylvia finden muss, bevor die Armee seines Vaters es tut. Ein Krieg droht, und sowohl Sylvia als auch Arin schwören sich, ihr Land nicht im Stich zu lassen.