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Veil of Shadows III: Etched in Darkness, Embrace the Night, Shadows of Destiny, and Midnight Serenade.This Veil of Shadows Omnibus eBook Bundle includes books 7-10 in the Veil of Shadows Series.When darkness beckons and love defies the unknown, destiny takes an unexpected turn.Before Shay got her blowtorch blue hair, she was just an ordinary Montana cowgirl, raised by prepper parents on a remote ranch. But everything shifted one fateful day when a ranch hand struck a perilous bargain with a Crossroads Demon, unleashing chaos that forever altered Shay's existence.Haunted by shadows, Bound by fate.As Jed and Shay embark on their journey to California, the path ahead is fraught with peril. Angels, hell-bent on Jed's demise, and Demons coveting Shay for their own sinister purposes, shadow their every step.In a world where Angels plot and Demons scheme, Jed and Shay must fight for survival at every turn.If looks could kill, Alastor would raze all of Hell in retribution. He didn't appreciate being sent home in a blast of light with everything he'd built destroyed, and he's going to do everything in his power to hunt down the half-breed who did it.Trapped between Heaven and Hell, Jed faces his demons while Shay's fate hangs in the balance._"Veil of Shadows" delivers a riveting blend of Supernatural & Constantine with the pulse-pounding tension of The Walking Dead, unveiling an unrelenting battle between good and evil. Delve into a realm of fated mates entwined in a deadly dance, where bad omens are a harbinger of darkness. As lovers turn to foes and friendships are tested, join the struggle against demons and the living dead. Brace yourself for an action-packed, paranormal romantic dark fantasy.I was hooked from the get-go..." -ABNA Expert Reviewer"Whoever thought a trip to Hell could be so interesting! Pritchard does a good job balancing humor and thrills-hell, it's mostly funny-and delivering the reader a cast of characters so unbelievable that you can't help but love them." - Charles, Vine Voice"Another great fantasy ... with humor, edginess, childlike joy, and the frailty of love. Pritchard reminds us to nurture those we hold dear as we root for her characters to have a happily ever after." - Muddy Rose Reviews

With high stakes and even higher heat, A Deception of Courts is the third instalment in the bestselling Realm of Fey series by Ben Alderson, perfect for fans of ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas.Robin Icethorn, King of the Winter Court, must stop The Hand, who threatens to bring forth a time of monsters. The search for the keys to free Duwar, the demon God, from his unearthly bindings has begun. Finding unlikely allies, Robin is thrust into a war of Gods, becoming no more than a pawn on the game board he never wished to be a part of. Whilst new flames crackle with electrifying power and old flames return, equally changed – Robin is forced to make decisions that would change the course of his, and his kingdoms, lives forever.

A spellbinding prequel to Wicked, the internationally bestselling novel that inspired the hit stage show phenomenon .

Samuel R. Delany: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and previously unpublished Delany family photographs. The dictionary section has more than 200 cross-referenced entries addressing each of Delany's major novels, short stories, nonfiction, and theoretical texts.

It was possibly the kindest, most humane invasion ever. Nobody was killed. nobody was even bruised by it. At least, not at first. Lethbridge-Stewart finds himself having to deal with international politics and inter-galactic agreements, while Anne has to cope with a Russian spy, and a trip to an alien world...

An alien presence has arrived on Earth. Lethbridge-Stewart has been dispatched to determine the nature of the new arrival. Lethbridge-Stewart must call upon the brightest and the best to ensure that Britain is successful in its negotiations, as the alternative is simply too terrifying for him to contemplate... an alien menace - allied to the...

Collected together for the first time, Judy I, Lin's New York Times bestselling Book of Tea duology, A Magic Steeped in Poison and A Venom Dark and Sweet.

When Bard and linguist, Easten wins the right to bear Perori at an Eisteddfod, he little suspects how exceptional this lute really is. 'Perori' means music in Welsh, but her music does more than soothe and entertain. When Easten's liege lord, Caradoc, comes under attack from an aggressive neighbour, Easten sets off to plead for assistance from Caradoc's relative, High King Cormac of Tara.On his journey from Cymru to Ireland, Easten discovers more of Perori's healing powers and soon the instrument reveals that she can also help him understand even more languages, a skill that helps with his first task of negotiating safe passage from the small Viking colony in the place that will become Liverpool, still part of the Danegeld. There he also meets a young novitiate monk from Birkenhead Priory, who becomes Easten's travel companion.When the ship is attacked by pirates and a violent storm, Perori helps save lives on both occasions, and continues to rescue the party as they march across Eire to Cormac's court.Will Cormac be persuaded to send a fighting force to help his cousin? What dangers will Easten and Perori face on the treacherous journey home? Will they reach the harbour where their ship awaits? And what then...?An immersive adventure that resonates with myth and enchantment. Fast-paced and vivid, Perori is a compelling story that will leave you wanting the next instalment. After all, as the saying goes, 'If an Irishman dies while telling a story, you can be sure he'll be back to finish it."

The first volume to interrogate the intersections between science fiction and the medical humanities.

In the thrilling conclusion to the Egyptian-inspired Scorched Throne duology, a fugitive queen may be the key to restoring her lost kingdom of Jasad, but it could cost her everything and everyone she loves.

Hi. I'm Marissa Sanlier. Up until a few days ago, I was a twenty-year-old girl living with my great, great... maybe a few more greats... aunt in Pennsylvania. She died... mysteriously... and left me everything. Her fortune, her corporation, and this huge estate.But she also left me a note. That note led me to secrets that dated back thousands... tens of thousands of years and laid to rest the question of where we came from, why we were here, and who made us this way.I stumbled onto an ancestry of assassins dedicated to seeing the innocents remain free, and ensuring the plots of secret societies hidden in the shadows never come to pass. Secret societies that always existed, clouded in conspiracy theories, but whose history dates back to the birth of mankind! My great aunt trained me from a toddler to one day take her place... unknown to me... and I was now supposed to simply accept her role as guardian? The choice is clear. I could fade into a privileged lifestyle, ignore the genetic enhancements passed on to me by dead parents, and watch the world fall slowly into chaos, slavery, and total subjugation by those working in the shadows. Or I could take up the mantle of my ancestors and become...The Hawk!

Enter a London like no other in this fast-paced, captivating fantasy novel, perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab and Genevieve Cogman.

Who will rebuild God's most holy temple, and at what cost?In a near-future Jerusalem, harrowing omens plague the city: a desecrated altar, an unbearable stench, a rampant famine. Shaken but devout, Jonathan, the royal family's third and youngest son, continues to hold services and offer animal sacrifices at the prophesied Third Temple, built to celebrate the founding of the new Kingdom of Judah. His father, Israel's self-appointed ruler, will surely restore peace and order. But when an angel of God appears and torments Jonathan with warnings of the king's sacrilege, the foundations of the young priest's faith-and then his world-begin to give way.Winner of the prestigious Bernstein Prize, The Third Temple plunges readers into a tempest of fanaticism, betrayal, and destruction. Where does the power of man end, and the power of God begin? With chilling resonance, this vivid novel from one of Israel's leading authors sounds an unforgettable warning amidst rising extremism.

The epic, unmissable new romantic fantasy. 2025's most-anticipated debut romantasy is filled with hope after heartbreak, secrets, betrayal, dancing - and the touch of a goddess of death...My protector is gone, revealed to be a monster. But I remind myself that I am not a damsel. I'm no princess bound within a tower. I am a shadow. Twenty-two-year-old Vasalie Moran was once a gifted dancer in King Illian's court - until he framed her for murder without explanation. Barely surviving her two years in the dungeons at the cost of her mind and body, she's suddenly called to face her King. He offers her a deal: become his spy at the month-long royal Gathering and he'll grant her freedom. But dark forces are at work within the Gathering's halls. As Illian's orders grow bloody and dangerous, forcing her to harm and betray those around her, Vasalie discovers the monster she serves may be aligned with a bigger monster - one far closer to home. With her world and freedom threatened, Vasalie enlists the help of Illian's brother and greatest adversary, the King of the East, who despite his devil-may-care reputation proves himself to be both politically astute and surprisingly kind. As the rivalry between brothers escalates with Vasalie caught in the middle, the truth of her past, including her imprisonment and the real reason Illian chose her as his spy, comes to light. If she wants to survive, she must decide who to trust, who to fight for, and how much of her soul she's willing to damn in the process...

Pre-order the whimsical fantasy seeping in elemental magic and an unforgettable love triangle. Think A Court of Thorns and Roses if it were set in the fantastical world of The Last Airbender . . . --In the war-torn world of Anwyvn, where maegic is seen as a scourge, halflings like Rhya are hunted down and hanged on sight. But Rhya's execution is interrupted by an unexpected savior . . .Rhya is no ordinary halfling. The strange birthmark on her chest means she is a Remnant - one of four souls scattered across Anwyvn, fated to restore the balance of maeg . . . or die trying.Mastering the power inside her is only the beginning. As Rhya grapples with her own limitations, she must navigate the perilous new bonds she is forging with two of the other Remnants: Fire and Water.Two very different men of two very different kingdoms. Both immensely powerful in their own rights. Neither of whom she can fully trust with her life... or her heart . . .

In the last age, Fanir, the oldest and wisest of the Knowledge Dragons, sealed himself and his last clutch of eggs within the protective casing of Diamond Glass. All other Dragons mysteriously vanished at that moment, plunging the land into turmoil and despair. The once-mighty Dragons slipped into the fabric of myth and legend, their tales woven into the very essence of the realm. However, the time approached when they would return and reclaim their rightful place as protectors and enlighteners of the land.Cassandra, a Glassblower's apprentice from a village deep in the marshes, is unexpectedly thrust into the world of Energy Wielders and Legendary Dragons. As she begins to understand her unique ability to sense the ebb and flow of the world's energies, her path converges with that of Adriana and Bolkin, emissaries from the fabled Azurite Tower. Along the way she discovers she is one of five powerful Energy Wielders who must come together to fulfill the prophecies. On the journey, Cassie discovers and makes friends with a Little Dragon, the first to be seen in over 1000 years. This convergence marks the beginning of her journey, not just to pave the way for the Return of the Dragons but also to discover her true self.Together with her friends, Cassie embarks on a perilous quest to find the Dragon Prophecies, which hold the key to the Dragon's return. Their adventure is fraught with danger as they navigate treacherous paths, evade malevolent forces, and survive sinister energy attacks. Undeterred, the companions ventured into the streets of a forsaken city, its corridors haunted by the tortured souls of ages past. As whispers of ghosts echo through the derelict corridors, their resolve is tested when a vile curse afflicts one of their own. United in their quest, the devoted heroes devise a plan to lift the curse and liberate the spirits of the trapped. In the darkness of the forsaken city, they unearthed the coveted Dragon Prophecies, a beacon of hope for a world shrouded in despair.