Fantasy og science fiction

A mortal sorcerer sets out to defy the dark magic of an ancient race awakening to wage war on mortals in an epic fantasy of adventure and love by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler.Millennia ago, a magical race called the Aesir found a new home on a distant world. Attracted to the cold during an ice age, they hibernated for hundreds of years at a time. With each awakening, however, they saw their world changed by ever-evolving mortals encroaching on their territory and way of life. Two civilizations with opposing magic, poised to clash over and over. Now, the Aesir are awakening to wage a new war--this time to exterminate their enemy once and for all.Robinson Hawksley is an elocutionist at the Invisible College who has perfected a way of teaching speech to train sorcerers by using the intelligences that create magic. The world needs more sorcerers to protect against the looming Aesir threat, and Robinson's newest charge is McKenna Foster, a barrister's daughter rendered deaf after a bout with a plague unleashed by the Aesir. As their lessons progress and they grow ever closer, there also comes a strange connection to the Aesir--one that crosses the boundaries of time itself and the unfathomable mysteries of the Unseen Powers.Emerging from their icy fortresses, the Aesir begin their bombardment. Can Robinson and McKenna, brought together by magic, stop an endless war with powers even they have yet to fully understand?

For generations, brave warriors known as Adanists have fought to hold back a rising tide of mysterious invaders and shadowy monsters. Despite their heroic efforts, they are losing.But the night is always darkest before the dawn, and a new generation rises to fight the endless battle.Elian and Samora are siblings, adanists born and raised in a village that has rarely known the bitter taste of war. When they encounter an unfathomable weapon not far from their village, they're forced to leave the comforting embrace of home to seek answers from the wandering clans of warriors that protect their land.Their quest will thrust them directly into the last desperate actions of a war that threatens to wipe their people from the land. Their enemies grow stronger as their heroes fall.So long as courage remains, hope lives.As the final chapters of the war's story are written, the rise of two unlikely heroes begins. But have they arrived in time, or are they too late to save all that they love?

Synopsis: This is about teenagers who are outcast in their society. Having gone through similar experiences as children and now on their own, they have developed a friendship. This group of outcasts go on many adventures and find several new friends along the way including several new enemies as they travel through mystical quests.Autobiography: I am 10 years old and started writing when I was 7. I love putting my creativity on paper. In my free time I also like designing clothes, doing fashion shows and hanging out with my friends.

BRACE FOR IMPACT! Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine is your ultimate target for tales of hard-hitting, explosive BattleMech action across the battlefields of the 31st century and beyond! Trapped on a forgotten planet, a lone MechWarrior fighting to survive must stay one step ahead of the relentless barbarians hunting her down. Amid a naval battle for the ages, a damage-control technician will do his part to put an end to the ultimate evil in human-habited space. And during the Wars of Reaving, a Clan technician given the ultimate opportunity must guard her secret, even if it leads to her grave... In this issue, you'll travel to the edge of the Periphery, where a dying, sun-baked world breathes its last gasp; you'll follow a daring criminal cult in search of the ultimate victims in the Capellan Confederation; and you'll have to outsmart or outfight other pirates to keep them from stealing your ultimate score out from beneath you... Plus, brace yourself for the exciting conclusion of the serial novel Lone Wolf and Fox, by Bryan Young. No matter where you go in the Inner Sphere, conflict will inevitably find you, and the surefire way to defend yourself against it is with articles on arms dealers to either buy from or hunt down, spacefaring threats both real and imagined, and the best methods for transporting your weapons of war. Then go deeper into the trenches with unit and planet digests, technical readouts, a cautionary tale of ten playable pilots, and more-all by BattleTech authors both new and old: Bryan YoungCraig A. Reed, Jr.Steve P. VincentDevin RamseyBenjamin JosephDavid RaziRussell ZimmermanJennifer BixbyAlex FauthKen' HornerWunji LauJamie Kaiju MarriageMike MillerLance ScarinciZac SchwartzTom StanleyJaymie WagnerChris Wheeler

The slow destruction and the decadence of human society has pushed great minds to finda way to save humans from extinction. Throughout history people have fled their homelands tofind a better life in new lands. There are no lands left to flee to. The final option is to flee to anew planet. Some say that those involved in the S.E.E.D. project are crazy but they are doingwhat many have done before. They are chasing the hope of new life elsewhere. They will needmore than hope. They will need commitment, wisdom, sacrifice and most importantlypsychological fortitude. They must also survive the journey.

Vengeance is a dish best served cold.On the far side of the galaxy, in the distant future, is the Cluster-a collection of stars and worlds where life flourishes. Humans, refugees from their lost Ancient Earth, coexist with other peoples like the tribal Feles, the elite Kavki, and the distant Ekri.A human woman arrives on a remote asteroid prison. Unlike the other convicts, she is fascinating, defiant, and unbowed, earning the respect and hatred of guards and prisoners alike. Her name, hidden from all, is Mercedes Solari, Duchess of the planet New Dubai. Forced from her throne and banished for life, the galaxy now thinks her dead. But Mercedes has no intention of going quietly into that good night.When a chance encounter frees Mercedes from her prison, it sets her on a path of revenge. Changed by a decade of wear and backed by the money and influence of her new patron, she bends all her wits to a single task-the destruction of her enemies and the reclamation of her home and title.Whatever the cost.Filled with spine-tingling action, vicious political intrigue, and a starcruiser full of petty and beguiling characters alike, Starborn Vendetta is a triumph of galactic proportions. Buckle your harness and prepare for launch-the Cluster awaits.

Begin againThe world has long been divided. The Unity, and all their bounty, are protected by an army strengthened by nanites, which heal instantly but block the experience of emotion. Those who "resist" the technology live in isolated pockets on the infertile fringes. The wars between each faction died off long before young love blossomed between Arin and Lia... or so it seemed.Arin, now a Unity commander, captures an enemy assassin only to discover she is Lia. Faced with the prospect of turning the only woman he ever loved over for execution or facing his own, Arin decides to flee with Lia into the Unknown Territories. Lia introduces Arin to life in the Resistance world, a harsh existence exacerbated by Unity oppression. Upon arrival at Lia's secret destination, a hidden paradise in Resistance territory, Arin discovers that Lia is no lone assassin but an integral part of a clandestine Resistance army and wife of the army's formidable leader, Roland.Faced with life as a prisoner or life without his healing nanites, Arin chooses to live as a mortal once again, reawakening his impulsive spirit, along with his feelings for Lia. Arin soon joins the Resistance forces and proves his newfound loyalties by confronting the cold army he once commanded.But growing suspicion of Roland's true motivations leads Arin to uncover a great secret hidden by Roland and his fellow army leaders, one that may change the world forever.

Bestaat de god van nachtmerries echt? Hoe leuk.Probeert een mysterieuze droomwandelaar me moorddadig gek te maken? De normale gang van zaken.Maar als er een legendarische ziener bij betrokken raakt, komen we in een wereld terecht die door dodenbezweerders wordt bevolkt. Oeps. Ik moet mijn grote droomwandelaarsbroek aantrekken en leren om Valerian zijn verraad te vergeven voordat we allemaal door Icelus... of zombies... of een dodelijk virus worden gedood.

Famous in legend as the husband of Helen of Troy, Menelaus, King of Sparta, is ironically the most mysterious player in the Trojan War. Raised under the brutality of his father, Atreus, King of Mycenae, Menelaus strives to conquer his bloodstained heritage through honour and compassion. Thwarted at every turn by his arrogant, power-hungry brother, Agamemnon, he is plunged helplessly into a war not of his making with the mighty empire of Troy. Woven throughout his life are powers beyond his control: an arranged marriage with Helen; Odysseus, the clever mind behind the Trojan Horse; Achilles, a proud Greek warrior loyal only to himself; Paris, stealer of wives; Priam, the wise but naïve King of Troy and his son, Hector, the courageous hero of a doomed kingdom. In her first historical fiction, writer Dey Brownlee cleverly tells the intriguing story of a young boy destined to be the one man who can unite all of ancient Greece. About the Author: Ms. Brownlee is a former secondary school teacher of English and History, having attained her B.A. at the University of Western Ontario and her Masters at the University of York. She has had short stories and poetry, as well as several articles published in newspapers and national magazines. Along with having travelled extensively in researching her book, she also has an avid interest in genealogical studies. Ms. Brownlee has been a judge for the Canadian Authors Association Fiction Awards and, as well as pursuing her freelance writing and editing, is working on her next novel and its sequel. The Curse of Atreus is her first full length novel. Ms. Brownlee lives in Ontario, Canada. Publisher's website: SBPRA.com/DeyJBrownlee

Continuing on the Journey they started in Book 1: Dragon Medallions, Skye, Phrena, and Jailynn find themselves in a strange world of Corux where dragons live, magic is commonplace, but strife thrives. Sumner, a good mage, helps the girls travel across Corux to search for the remaining dragon medallions and the golden dragon statue. With these, Skye can awaken the dragons. Then they must fight the Red Mage Mesant.

A complete narrated TV soundtrack of this suspenseful story set aboard the TARDIS. 50 minutes.

Cristin was swimming and looked up and saw the dragons flying her way she got out and got into her tent and came out a few minutes later as the dragons were landing she saw them transforming into human forms. As she finds out that her father is dying she goes with them to her handmaidens 11 hatch party her brother is trying to kill her, instead of looking for the Golden Dragon egg

Marc Logan reluctantly took on the burden of humanity's dwindling hopes. In a daring experiment, Marc's mind is transferred into a combat robot: the ultimate weapon that could tip the scales in the war against a ruthless alien race. But before Marc can attempt to resist the invasion as a robot, even the last bastion of resistance is crushed, and humans are exterminated, leaving Marc in the most complete solitude. Immortal and invulnerable, an exile in a desolate land, imprisoned in an artificial body that can offer him very few pleasures: thus begins the new life of the last "man", torn between the desire for revenge and the longing for peace, teetering between despair and contemplation, devoid of a true purpose that can still give meaning to his existence... In this work, Dino Toniolo allows both his love for science-fiction and ethical and spiritual considerations to converge, making this text not only a gripping dystopian short-story but also, above all, an intimate coming-of-age novel.

In the scorching summer of 1976, Patrick leaves home, determined to escape from a family still reeling from the suffocating aftereffects of a terrible tragedy. Hoping to find peace of mind, love, and adventure, he heads to the brooding seaside resort of Morcambe. Here he is catapulted into the complicated world of the fairground folk. He meets the beautiful Clare, the giant Malone, and the mysterious Zola, who describes himself as a 'collector of souls'. Patrick soon discovers that he cannot escape his past and is quickly drawn into a deadly game of love and revenge. Now, years later, a mysterious letter calls Patrick back to Morcambe, where he fears he will be finally held to account for the events of that terrible summer. After all, he knows what lies beneath the sands. He soon discovers that nothing is ever as it seems, and memories may not always be trusted. A tale in which Patrick comes of age twice in very different circumstances.

Una gran catástrofe sobre la humanidad, la mayoría de la población queda arrepentida. Solo unos pocos escapan a esta situación. Nuestra forma de vida y nuestras rutinas diarias desaparecen, todos estamos obligados al cambio.Todos deben ser elegidos una postura moral y ética, mientras que en su ayuda desinteresada a los demás. La novela está dividida en varias historias, la misma situación vivida por diferentes protagonistas desde sus diferentes puntos de vistaUn informático con baja autoestima. Un vigilante de seguridad, héroe innato. Un ciego de nacimiento, vendedor de cupones, resultados vitales para adaptar y mejorar la vida de los videntes e invidentes. Una profesión de profesión es, sin embargo, pierde la esperanza.¿Cuál será tu opción? Si no te decide, simplemente cierra los ojos.

Mighty-Girl and Electra-Girl are back for more action, fighting against the forces of evil for truth, justice, and the American way, but this time, Mighty-Girl and her alter-ego, Carol Anne, have a secret admirer;a boy in her class named Matthew Fletcher.When Matthew gets hit by a speeding car while crossing the street, Carol Anne and her friends are devastated.Then, a new super-villain emerges with the power of shooting laser-beams out of his eyes and finger-tips, who's taken on the name "Laser-Boy", but who this "Laser-Boy", is will totally surprise and shock Mighty-Girl and Electra-Girl, but they have a secret weapon of their own;a new super-hero sidekick, with awesome powers of her own.

A galaxy away on a tropical island, Duncan Blackburn wasn't unhappy when he heard Empress Evangeline hadn't died two years ago, but he certainly wasn't going to get drawn back into her problems on the eve of war. Running around as a back-channel diplomat was not on his agenda, and nothing could convince him to trade fire over some dirt clod far from any homeworld. Yet he is a little curious when his sometimes-hunting-him bounty-hunter girlfriend, a guardian dismissed for war crimes, and a classified first contact all cross his path. What harm could there be in a little poking around?

In the not-so-distant future, where technology and ethics blur into indistinguishable lines, lies the heart of The Loom, an organization veiled in secrecy and driven by the unyielding pursuit of advancement - at any cost. Here, in the sprawling metropolis that never sleeps, with its towering spires and neon veins pulsating with life, individuals become mere pawns in a larger game, a chessboard laid out by those who wield power from the shadows.Among these pawns is Talia, a brilliant young woman whose life, unbeknownst to her, is intricately woven into The Loom's darkest secrets. Raised in the glow of her father's legacy, a man of unrivaled intellect and compassion, Talia finds herself caught in the crossfire of corporate espionage, a world where her past and future collide with revelations that threaten to shatter her very identity.Welcome to a world where memory is a commodity, identity is malleable, and the line between humanity and machinery is all but erased.

Up until the summer of 2023, little Carol Anne Smith has been living a double-life as both a mild-mannered eight-year-old, and a pint-sized superhero named Mighty-Girl, and has to deal with this alone, as she was a loner with little friends, until that summer, little Samantha Thompson moved into the area, and Carol Anne soon has a friend to play with, but when aliens abduct Samantha one evening, and give her the same super-powers as they gave Carol Anne a few years back, Carol Anne's alter-ego, Mighty-Girl now has a fellow crime-fighter to be partnered with, a little girl named Electra-Girl, but then Carol Anne has nightmares and her parents think she may be mentally disturbed, so they take her to a psychologist named Lawrence Fisherman, but Dr. Fisherman has other, ulterior motives to take on Carol Anne as a patient.Can Mighty-Girl and Electra-Girl discover Dr. Fisherman's nefarious plans in time before he turns Carol Anne into his latest guinea-pig? Find out in this gripp

Destiny demands a sacrifice . . . She's more than just a scullery maid.He's nothing but a steward.Surely not enough to distract an ascending queen.Zahra always knew what her destiny was, and even without the gift of sight, she knows the path she must tread to achieve it. What she didn't anticipate, though, was just how deeply she would feel the sacrifices she must make.After all, a human sacrifice must be made if she is to take vengeance upon the current King of the Duat and ascend to the throne. And if that sacrifice is a trusting mortal maid named Salma, so be it.Whatever the cost, Zahra will do what needs to be done. Carefully, though, to avoid the ever-watchful eye of the young steward who has foolishly become enamored of her and thinks he sees something that is not there; something that is lost forever. Zahra would know, because sometimes, she too can see. But only when the blood of another is on her tongue . . .Blood of Destruction is an alternate POV in the haunting, slow-burn, no-spice fae romance series, Cursed Fae of the House of Orphydice. It lays the foundation for a gender-swapped Hades & Persephone that will be fulfilled in the longer series. It is perfect for fans of Elise Kova's Greek retellings and Sylvia Mercedes's gothic romance.

In the small town of Dunverry, whispers of destiny stir four friends, each with their eyes set on joining the Core: a legendary cadre sworn to protect the realms of man from the coming threat of the orcs. Trae, Jaroe, Raf and Ike must negotiate their own perilous path, their fates intertwined, leading them to a fateful reunion at midsummer festival. As they face trials that challenge their courage and test their mettle, the kingdom is thrust into turmoil by the death of a king, setting the stage for a maelstrom of anarchy. Amidst the chaos, a dark conspiracy unfurls, orchestrated by shadowy figures with nefarious plans. As alliances crumble one question lingers: can the march to war truly be halted? To the east the orcs gather, watching, waiting, biding their time...

25-year-old Fae finds herself spending Christmas alone, contemplating her struggles with depression and bipolar disorder and how these battles have prised her family apart. She decided to seize her own demons and uprooted her life to Ljianstipol, a place where she spent a lot of her teenage years in an experimental mental healthcare facility. With determination, courage, and a thrust for a 'normal' life, not only is she now living in Ljianstipol but also working at the same mental healthcare facility, the hotel Davizioso, However, life is not always so straight forward, and problems arise when asked to document her experiences for a magazine article this only rekindles issues, she has spent years evading. In the midst of a depression and anxiety attack she is befriended by a mysterious passing stranger, who shows Fae that there is a world of friendship, acceptance, hope and just a little bit of magic all waiting for her, even if Fae has lived her Life Downside Up.

A Time Of Flames - Book Two - Tears Of Cirryn... 'Each morning, I wake with a name on my lips. Always a girl's name. Always the wrong name.' With Raymond - his friend and Sentinel - at his side, Sebastian begins searching for the woman he is destined to be with. The woman who will cure the darkness within him. Only together can they hope to save Vatharlia. As they journey, Sebastian and Raymond are forced to face the horrors of the land and their own personal demons. Accepting that Conway will never return, the City of Rell rejoices. However, the joy is short-lived as another ruler emerges. In brutality, she is more than Conway's equal. Uniting the cities of Margeena, Schan and Vess, she forms an alliance with the Sisters of Blood which threatens to hasten the fall of Vatharlia. Other forces also gather to prevent the return of the Raven God and make the Time of Sorrows eternal. For now, Cirryn is merely a shadow and a memory. A scattering of signs and whispered words meant for those who wish to see and those who need to hear...a chosen few answer their God's call.

In Malishra: A Tale of Two Worlds, Alisha is no ordinary accountancy student; she's a young woman on the brink of discovering an astonishing reality that exists parallel to her own. Guided by Mr. Kamish, a mysterious tutor with secrets of his own, Alisha is thrust into a realm teeming with unimaginable creatures, from Stick Men and Monkey People to shape-shifting Dragons and enigmatic royalty. As Alisha navigates this magical world, her life undergoes a seismic shift, forcing her to lean on her closest family and friends for support. Most notably, her Aunt harbours a crucial secret that could be the key to Alisha's destiny. Faced with complex quests that challenge her newfound identity, Alisha must summon the strength to meet her responsibilities - a calling she's not even aware of yet.

A destiny in the sunken Nail al Zaurack lands compels Gothrin northwards. Riding with the fierce Riders of Nath Earl as escort, the band flees Kotor's pursuing forces, seeking Nath sanctuary. But peril dogs their heels. After skirmishes and brushes with death, the group arrives to their comrade, a sorcerer, gravely wounded. While foraging for healing herbs, Yanak's party confronts Kotor's men; in a blur of steel, they retreat to sanctuary - now with the army chasing close behind. Separated into groups, two routes remain: the twisting bowels of the Zaurack Halls. The nightmarish labyrinth had long defeated searchers of the fabled Nair. Blood marks the companions' descent through cave and maze, the stone itself seemingly against them. Survivors emerge to an unexpected find: a potent new ally lurking Nair's brooding forests. Yet this is a brief respite... for the true battle is yet to come. Will Gothrin and his stalwart band crush Kotor's forces and brave Nair's further dangers to find this prize - the mythic Stone of Athelas?

As Melbourne endures some of the planet's longest pandemic lockdowns, three disconnected lives spiral toward intersecting turmoil. Family man John Clark fights to hold career and relationships intact while opinionated libertarian Jimmy Bulwark rages alone against heavy-handed government restraints. By chance these childhood acquaintances reunite just as forthright executive Nicky Chan gets callously downsized. United in outrage over Nicky's mistreatment, John and Jimmy impulsively intervene despite clashing worldviews that once kept them estranged. But social tensions run high and resources grow scarce as the crisis persists year after chaotic year. Personal principles get tested as the trio bonds through tribulation, forced to reconsider their stances on virus safety versus freedom and civil duty. Follow the tumultuous trajectories of three complex personalities as isolating upheaval strains relationships and erodes security. With compassion and humour, this revealing drama bears witness to everyday people persevering through a surreal epoch of ominous viral threats, social polarization, economic devastation, and uncertainty plaguing our planet.