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The only survivors of a shipwreck off a Pacific island are Cambridge professor Edward Bowden and an orphaned baby girl. When Valentine Ryven is discovered 20 years later, Edward has recently died, and she is relieved and excited to be taken to England, where she believes her loving family awaits. Valentine is sure of a warm welcome because among the papers retrieved from the wreck is a letter from her Aunt Helena saying so. But in 20 years things change ... especially when money is involved.

Timothy Malone the Third was born to lead. He was bred to follow in his father's footsteps, rule a city, and continue a family line of depravity, violence, and business acumen. Where his father and grandfather thrilled within the realm of brutality, dancing upon the ashes of those they destroyed, this Tim refuses to become what he was created for. Instead, he runs a bar that caters to the local cops and spends his days staring at me.

In this extraordinary adventure story, Billy Bartram, his father, and a secret society of philosophers and scientists venture into the American wilderness in search of the lost people of the Welsh prince Madoc. Traveling in a flying airship, the members of the expedition and Billy face hazards greater than he can ever imagine as, together with his father, he gets caught up in the fight for the biggest prize of all: America.

She's young, she's inexperienced, and she has no army. But she must get her kingdom back! At seventeen, Princess Lyric rides a horse better and faster than do any of her father’s prized knights. She knows how to dance at the palace balls, how to flirt with the guards, and how to cajole the king into giving her almost anything. But she’s never learned that non-human, intelligent beings—some of them savage—live in her world. She doesn’t know the gem in her necklace is far more than a family heirloom.

When Kase and Brell agree to track down a thief they didn't expect it to lead them into the middle of a war. What was supposed to be a quick visit to the Teck world quickly spins out of control when a crime lord blackmails Brell and Kase into hunting down the unfortunate thief who stole his valuable shipment. Crossing paths with old friends and older enemies, they follow a string of clues deep into the wastelands and a mysterious graveyard of ancient machines.

In the wake of a violent rebellion, Cecilia and Xander are trapped behind enemy lines under the thumb of a cruel tyrant. It’s impossible to know who to trust with the culture of fear Vincent has instilled in the Argarian court. Clawing back the power he stole requires slow and careful progress. The vicious king needs them both alive for now, but one wrong move will land them in tower jails or worse.

Klaus Eriksson prepares to set sail on his first adventure in search of the lost kingdom of Asgard. What he doesn't expect is to discover a world of fantasy, beasts, monsters and magic. This is the first story in the epic adventures of Klaus Eriksson.

When Nolan Hayes crashes his borrowed (don’t say stolen) ship on Janusia, he finds a planet split by a river of epic proportions. Fast, deep, and deadly, the river is home to three kingdoms and a cable system left behind by people from the stars, who left no clues as to its intentions. Now, the river and all it’s connecting ports are controlled by a single guild. Night after night, ships fall from the sky, breaking apart and scattering bodies across the wide plains, the empty southern ocean, and the warring kingdoms.

From a preeminent scholar of Eastern Europe and the prizewinning author of Chernobyl, the essential history of Russian imperialism. In 2014, Russia annexed the Crimea and attempted to seize a portion of Ukraine -- only the latest iteration of a centuries-long effort to expand Russian boundaries...

One, two, death is surrounding you. Three, four, you'll fight even more. Five, six, grab your crucifix. Seven, eight, learn more of your fate. Nine, 10, battle every now and then. Paige Alice knows heartache, yet she still has so much to deal with being the ghoul queen. She'll have to pull up her big-girl panties, steel her heart, and get on with queenly duties...only she didn't realize it would involve getting up close and personal with the devil himself.

After her family's California home is destroyed by a wildfire, 17-year-old Julia moves in with her grandmother, a foreign-born woman with a heavy accent and hidden past. When by chance she comes across an enchanted necklace in the bottom of an old trunk, the magical artifact transports Julia to Aevilen, a war-torn land from which her grandmother had escaped a half-century prior. As Julia searches for a way home, she discovers an ancient family legacy, that if fulfilled, could bring an end to the troubles gripping this mystical land. 

In this compelling and thought-provoking fantasy set in the world of The Two Princesses of Bamarre, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine introduces a spirited heroine who must overcome deeply rooted prejudice—including her own—to heal her broken country. Peregrine strives to live...

Durante siglos, los europeos situaron la legendaria ciudad de El Dorado en la selva más grande y densa del mundo: la del Amazonas. La obsesión por encontrar ese paraíso dejó la jungla impenetrable sembrada de cadáveres, lo que no fue impedimento para el explorador británico Percy Fawcett. Después de emprender una expedición tras otra sin éxito, en 1925 desapareció sin dejar rastro. En 2005, David Grann se adentró en el «infierno verde» para averiguar qué había ocurrido allí. El resultado es una reconstrucción magistral dela aventura de Percy Fawcett.

Ofiri sets out on a journey to find the Uru stone that will lead to him becoming the crowned king. The journey is expected to be long and tumultuous. Bravery, wisdom, and obedience to the king's direction are the prerequisites if he is to achieve success. Ofiri struggles on his mission, resulting in a sudden turn of events. Will he show himself worthy to be king?

Princess Euphemia is the only child born to Queen Callista and King Natair of Alteria and she is about to embark on her wildest journey ever. Join her as she fights her way through wars, love, and sadness. Euphemia is an angel hybrid with magic and feathered wings and she must save the lost kingdom of Faerydae by finding it‘s lost princess. Can she find her before the evil Lord Kieshel does or is Faerydae doomed to live in poverty and slavery forever?

With evil rising, every secret can change the course of history.The curse is broken. The Fae are free. And so is Gandrett - at least to walk away from the palace at Lei’Vreah, from the King of Fae who she supposedly is in love with, from the prince who almost died in her arms. Her friends are out there, needing her help. Mckenzie who is struggling at the Phornian court, and Addie, for who any help might come too late. And her brother - When Gandrett returns to Everrun in the hope of breaking free from the Order at last, she isn’t prepared for the mission the Meister sends her on.

From the author of The Lost Queen, hailed as “Outlander meets Camelot” (Kirsty Logan, the author of The Gloaming) and “The Mists of Avalon for a new generation” (Linnea Hartsuyker, the author of The Golden Wolf), a “rich, immersive” (Kirkus Reviews) new novel in which a forgotten...

Human history is filled with myths and legends of lost civilizations—places said to be hidden from the world, waiting to be discovered by those brave enough to seek them. Tales of Atlantis, El Dorado, and Shangri-La have captivated explorers and scholars for centuries, fueling speculation about whether these places were real or simply the creations of human imagination. Among these legendary places, one of the most intriguing and mysterious is the Lost City of Cloud Kingdom—a city said to float high above the earth, hidden within the ever-shifting clouds.

Having gone through his own journey from doubt to belief, Chicagoland pastor Robby Dawkins now ministers and speaks internationally, and where he goes, miracles happen. In this book he shares incredible stories of God using ordinary people to do the impossible. And he shows that, when you begin to have faith in the power of God, take him at his Word, and understand his love for you, you will see his power released in healings, financial blessings, and miracles of all kinds.

Stell dir vor, du findest ein Stück eines geheimnisvollen Amuletts und entfesselst dadurch eine uralte Magie. Als Crystal nach dem Fund des rätselhaften Schmuckstücks an den Hof des Weißen Königs geladen wird, glaubt sie, ihr Leben sei perfekt. Doch hinter der glänzenden Fassade ihres neuen Zuhauses verbirgt sich ein düsteres Geheimnis. Crystal findet sich mitten in einem verwickelten Spiel um die Macht der alten Magie wieder. Sogar der Hauptmann der Königsgarde zeigt ein besonderes Interesse an ihr. Wird er ihr helfen, Antworten zu finden, oder verfolgt er nur seine eigenen Ziele?