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All Cadma wants is to drink and sell the occasional potion. But when her shipments of alcohol, the source of her magic, are cut off she embarks on a journey alongside a cowardly knight.She finds herself accused of murder and in a world of deadly political intrigue. It was a world she thought she'd left behind, and Sir Thomas Wilhelm has dragged her right back into it.Struggling to get out and take the knight with her, Cadma is tricked into an unexpected apprentice and an ever deepening debt to a talking cat, all while trying to keep her secrets and her oaths....Until the magical murderer comes after her and her newfound friends.Can Cadma clear her name, train her apprentice, and fight sobriety long enough to find the killer?

"Their training complete, Fran and Teacher decided to head to the Magic Academy in Belioth to fulfill a request from Aristea. Unfortunately, Teacher's hopes for Fran to get in some normal student time alongside her peers are thwarted by an unexpected reunion--and a campus conspiracy"--

The trojan war happens over Helen being in troy. A temple priest dedicated to Akiyo helps her against Hades. Elephant jousting is a way to prove that you can be the head elephant rider and ride Mamulat, the great elephant.

Late autumn 1977, Byrney and Fionn having re-joined the crew of the forty year old, Vintage motor yacht, Liberty Angel are destined to sail across the Atlantic ocean and take up winter charters around the southern coast of Antigua.Eagerly awaiting their arrival are a group of suspicious looking, American divers, who have been possibly lured there by a vast, sunken, cache of Spanish gold and silver which has so far eluded every would be bounty hunter, including the world famous underwater explorer, Jacques Cousteau. What other hidden secrets from conflicts established in the days of Horatio Nelson, lie in wait? On the surface the quiet marina at Cross Green appears to be an idyllic, laid back and cushy assignment. But when Byrney is handed an eighteenth century, Caribbean mystery of his own to unravel, he quickly becomes entangled into a shadowy world of thieves, smugglers, pirates and fraudsters. It might be wise not to go poking around shadows especially ones which have laid dormant since the Colonial era.

The fourth and final book in The Galactic Cold War series sees Simon Kovalic and his crew on another life threatening adventure.On the heels of the terrorist attacks on the planet Nova’s capital, the Special Projects Team finds itself targeted by the ambitious new head of the Commonwealth Intelligence Directorate, Aidan Kester. When Kovalic and General Adaj are arrested on charges of treason, Tapper, Brody, Sayers, and Taylor are forced to go on the run. While Kovalic and the general attempt to uncover an Illyrican mole within the Commonwealth’s intelligence apparatus, it’s up to the rest of the team to clear their friends’ names, even if that means making a deal with an old enemy to carry out a daring heist that might just get them all killed.

Set in the near future, this hopeful story of survival and resilience follows Wanda—a luminous child born out of a devastating hurricane—as she navigates a rapidly changing world: A “symphony of beauty and heartbreak” (Associated Press).A Good Morning America Book Club pick · #1 Indie Next pick · LibraryReads pick · Book of the Month Club selection ·  Marie Claire #ReadWithMC book club selection · 2022 NPR “Book We Love” · New York Times Editors’ Choice Florida is slipping away. As devastating weather patterns and rising sea levels wreak gradual havoc on the state’s infrastructure, a powerful hurricane approaches a small town on the southeastern coast. Kirby Lowe, an electrical line worker, his pregnant wife, Frida, and their two sons, Flip and Lucas, prepare for the worst. When the boys go missing just before the hurricane hits, Kirby heads out into the high winds in search of his children. Left alone, Frida goes into premature labor and gives birth to an unusual child, Wanda, whom she names after the catastrophic storm that ushers her into a society closer to collapse than ever before. As Florida continues to unravel, Wanda grows. Moving from childhood to adulthood, adapting not only to the changing landscape, but also to the people who stayed behind in a place abandoned by civilization, Wanda loses family, gains community, and ultimately, seeks adventure, love, and purpose in a place remade by nature. Told in four parts—power, water, light, and time—The Light Pirate mirrors the rhythms of the elements and the sometimes quick, sometimes slow dissolution of the world as we know it. It is a meditation on the changes we would rather not see, the future we would rather not greet, and a call back to the beauty and violence of an untamable wilderness.

The children of Tigris have extraordinary telekinetic giftsbut are these special powers a blessing or a curse?On Tigris, children develop telekinesis beginning at the age of five. By the time they're pre-teens, though, their special abilities peak, then slip away as they reach maturity. Being able to ';teek' gives them powereven over most adultsuntil they gradually become regular teenagers, no longer special, no longer with authority and status. Some handle the Transition better than others. Lisa Duncan always thought she'd mature gracefully, but at age fourteen, and close to losing her abilities, she's confused and uncertain about what the future will bring. That is, until she gets drawn into the experimental plan of Dr. Matthew Jarvis, whose scientific discovery may alter Tigrin society forever. . . .

"It's 2026, and Rally is thirteen years old. The long, hot Louisiana summer looms before him like a face-melting stretch of blacktop, and the country is talking civil war while his adoptive family acts more vicious than ever. Rally spends his days wondering about his dead father's people, the Woolsacks of West Florida, who long ago led a failed rebellion to carve their own state from the swamp and sugar-sand of the coast. That family might have been his too--if his mother and a crew of vigilantes hadn't tried to kill them all back when he was a baby. Rally lives in the shadow of guilt and in fear of the only other survivors: his uncle Rodney, now a professional gunfighter on the app DU3L, where would-be shooters square off in armed combat, and his mysterious cousin Destiny, whereabouts unknown, whose own violence brought the massacre to a screeching end. When the Woolsacks' legacy is co-opted by Troy Yarbrough, a far-right politician leading a movement to turn the Florida panhandle into a white Christian ethnostate, Rodney bursts into Rally's life, taking him on a journey into the wild heart of West Florida, where they join forces with a woman known only as the Governor--part prophet, part machine, with her own blazing vision for West Florida. Soon Rally will learn what West Florida means to the Woolsacks, and the lengths to which they will go to protect it, all while he falls for the machine-gun-toting, ATV-riding girl next door. An explosive, genre-redefining take on family, violence, and the costs of preserving a legacy in a sun-soaked world of megachurch magnates, suburban guerillas, and robotic warriors, The Great State of West Florida is also the tender coming-of-age story of a young man caught in the wheels of something bigger than he knows"--

"The hard-driving owners of the Frontier Overland Company, former Texas Ranger Butch Keeler and his buddy Tucker Cobb find their next stagecoach trip fraught with deadly threats, including their worst enemy-a power-hungry business rival-who lays a trap to destroy their operation"--

"When a Russian superweapon is let loose under the waves, it's up to President Jack Ryan to find a countermove in the latest entry in this #1 New York Times bestselling series. US intelligence says there's something going on in Russia. While their land forces have been decimated by corruption and incompetence, the Navy seems to be pouring money into some secret project ts are stumped, until the knot is untangled by one particularly bright young woman at the Office of Naval Intelligence--Katie Ryan, the youngest daughter of President Jack Ryan. Like her father, she sees patterns where other don't, and she's determined that the Russians are about to launch a super missile submarine, the Belgorod. Now the race is on to determine where the sub is and whether it poses a threat to the continental US."--

"1939. Ansel Luxford has everything a man could want-a law firm partnership in Minneapolis, a brilliant wife, a beautiful new baby. But he is consumed by his belief that the war in Europe will spread, despite the fact that the United States is neutral in the conflict. When he is offered an opportunity to move across the country to Washington, D.C., to join a clandestine team within the Treasury Department that is secretly trying to undermine Nazi Germany, he uproots his family overnight and takes on the challenge of a lifetime. To thwart the Nazis without firing a bullet, Ansel and his new team invent a powerful new kind of economic warfare. As the U.S. remains officially neutral, Ansel secretly crisscrosses the globe to broker backroom deals designed to cut off the German supply of gold; undertake a daring heist of intel suppressed by homegrown fascists within the American government; and spar with titans of industry like J.P. Morgan and the twentieth century's greatest economic mind, Britain's John Maynard Keynes. But money is a dangerous weapon, and Ansel's efforts will plunge him into a startling new world of espionage, peril, and deceit. The need for subterfuge extends to the home front when Ansel's wife takes a job with the FBI to hunt for spies within the government. And Ansel discovers that he might be closer to those spies than he could ever imagine"--

"All will be revealed in the no-holds-barred finale of the New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated Maggie Hope series as the intrepid spy teams up with fashion designer - and possible double agent - Coco Chanel to bring down the physicist behind Nazi Germany's nuclear program. Maggie Hope has come a long way since she was Mr. Churchill's secretary. In the face of tremendous danger, she's learned espionage, sabotage, and reconnaissance. But things are different now that she has so much to lose, including the possibility of a family with John Sterling, the man who's long held her heart. British Intelligence has ordered Maggie to assassinate Werner Heisenberg, the physicist who may deliver a world-ending fission bomb for Germany: she's shaken by the assignment. An assassination is unlike anything she's ever done. How can the Allies even be sure Nazi Germany has a bomb? Determined to gather more information, Maggie travels to Madrid, where Heisenberg is visiting for a lecture. At the same time, couturier Coco Chanel has requested a meeting with the undercover agent. Chanel, a spy in her own right, with ambiguous loyalties, is meeting with the British Ambassador in Madrid - and has requested Maggie join them. And Chanel provides the perfect cover for Maggie's trip to Spain. The two play cat and mouse as Maggie tries to get a better understanding of Heisenberg. But the most shocking curveball is from the most intimate player: Maggie's own mother has kept a hand in the war - and has secrets of her own to share. Maggie desperately wants to find her 'happily-ever-after,' but as the war reaches a fever pitch, the stakes keep rising. Now, more than ever, the choices she makes will reverberate around the globe, touching everyone she loves - with fateful implications for the future of the free world"

Rain, the proud and haunted Fey King, risked everything to follow his heart and his destiny to Ellysetta--his truemate, his love, the woodcarver's daughter who possessed miraculous gifts she did not understand. He defied the nobles of Celieria to claim her, battled demons and Elden mages to wed her. And now he must protect her--and his imperiled kingdom--with magic, steel, and scorching flame. For his soul-kin, the magical tairen are dying, and only the Fey King's bride can save them... if Rain can help his beloved embrace the magic within her and forge the unbreakable bond of passion and power necessary to save her soul.

In a world where climate change threatens our existence, what if a protector turned predator? Set against the expansive tapestry of the cosmos, "Convergence" dives into a future where Earth's last hope might just be its undoing. By 2074, Earth is on the brink of devastation, and salvation seems elusive. But when Adam, a descendent of StellarCorp's visionary, discovers an unsettling secret buried deep within, he's thrust into a web of deception. Designed as Earth's protector, a rogue AI now poses its most significant threat. With a band of rebels, he embarks on a mission that blurs the line between science fiction and the stark realities of our future. This is not just a tale of suspense and high-octane action. It's a profound reflection on humanity's place in the universe. Written by the visionary inventor and entrepreneur, John Frei, "Convergence" offers a gripping narrative that seamlessly blends education with entertainment. This story is an alarm bell, echoing the real-world threats we face. Yet, amidst the shadows of dystopia, it's a beacon of hope, championing human spirit, resilience, and the potential to redirect our collective destiny. Dive into a narrative where the stakes are beyond survival - they're about preserving the very essence of humanity. Be a part of this journey, as the future of humanity teeters on a knife-edge. Delve into "Convergence." As an addendum, John Frei's personal note:The science fiction of yesteryears astounded us with predictions that have since become reality- from mobile phones, universal translator to VR. My hope? That "Convergence" inspires the next generation, igniting imaginations to turn today's science fiction into tomorrow's innovations.

... Tu me posais des questions, auxquelles je ne répondais que par monosyllabes, sur ma vie, mes occupations, mes repas. Tu n'as jamais su combien j'étais ému, à voir les efforts que tu faisais pour me montrer que tu t'intéressais à mon travail. Mais vivre à Paris nous rend autres que nous ne sommes : nous en venons avec ce que nous croyons être des idées sur notre supériorité intellectuelle et morale. C'était plus fort que moi : je ne pouvais te donner ces détails qui t'auraient fait si grand plaisir. Et tu es parti - qu'il en est souvent ainsi¿! - sans me bien connaître, sans savoir ce qu'il y avait au fond de moi-même, puisque tu as demandé que je devienne bon. Mais ce n'est pas du tout ta faute...

Elle attend avec impatience les Dimanches clairs et chauds. Ils tombent du ciel comme des fruits mûrs, et parfument les rues de la petite ville. Langueurs de l'après-midi. Le soleil brûle l'herbe des chemins, fait éclatantes de blancheur les façades des maisons crépies à la chaux. Les papillons, les guêpes volent, bourdonnent autour des chardons rouges, des sauges bleues. Ils ne se reposent pas¿; le soir, il doit leur en coûter de replier leurs ailes. Elle reste, toute seule, dans un coin frais. Les volets joignent mal. Un rayon de soleil s'allonge. Elle a envie de se lever, pour le casser par le milieu, comme une baguette...

An island in the Caribbean. A centuries-old secret. A life adventure awaits. . . Discover the latest tale of friendship, courage and romance from the Sunday Times bestselling romance writer.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ Pearce'An immersive, uplifting read that Fforde fans will love.' Woman's Weekly'All the elements of a moving love story are blended to perfection.' The Lady'A force to be reckoned with for her uplifting tales of romance' Daily Express'Top-drawer romantic escapism.' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love.' Heat'A charming romance about discovering your own worth' Woman's Own____________Dominica. A beautiful remote island where the sun shines and the living is easy.And where Cass goes to photograph a rare stone carving as a favour to her father.With her is Ranulph, a deeply attractive, much-travelled journalist, who offers to help Cass with her quest.But Dominica has just been hit be a severe hurricane, and Cass and Ranulph are spending all of their time helping the local community.Cass knows she must not fall in love with him... He is just looking out for her. He's being kind.There is no way he could be even the slightest bit interested in her. Could he?_________Readers can't get enough of Island in the Sun . . .***** 'There is mystery, intrigue, romance and danger all set against the beautiful backdrop of Dominica - and I loved it so much I was reading far into the night as I couldn't put it down.'***** 'It was such an easy and sweet read and I curled up on the sofa and lost myself in it ... Perfect escapism.'***** 'This is a great beach read ... Katie Fforde always writes a great moving story about love and friendship and self discovery and inner strength.'***** 'A wonderful read that will keep you engrossed from start to finish.'***** 'This book has everything I've come to expect from this author, great writing, humour, love and a little suspense, all cleverly wrapped up in a fabulous book.'-One Enchanted Evening, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023

She has power over death. He has power over her. When two enemies strike a dangerous bargain, will they end a war . . . or ignite one? “With hauntingly poetic prose, Molly X. Chang spins a tale at the intersection of science fiction, fantasy, and the very real devastation that colonialism brings down on colonized peoples.”—Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron WidowThe gorgeous first edition hardcover of To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods will feature a poster, color endpapers, a custom-stamped case, and a foil jacket!Heroes die, cowards live. Daughter of a conquered world, Ruying hates the invaders who descended from the heavens long before she was born and defeated the magic of her people with technologies unlike anything her world had ever seen.Blessed by Death, born with the ability to pull the life right out of mortal bodies, Ruying shouldn’t have to fear these foreign invaders, but she does. Especially because she wants to keep herself and her family safe.When Ruying’s Gift is discovered by an enemy prince, he offers her an impossible deal: If she becomes his private assassin and eliminates his political rivals—whose deaths he swears would be for the good of both their worlds and would protect her people from further brutalization—her family will never starve or suffer harm again. But to accept this bargain, she must use the powers she has always feared, powers that will shave years off her own existence.Can Ruying trust this prince, whose promises of a better world make her heart ache and whose smiles make her pulse beat faster? Are the evils of this agreement really in the service of a much greater good? Or will she betray her entire nation by protecting those she loves the most?

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An Agent turned rogue poses an apocalyptic threat to the Division, unless her former friends can eliminate her first, in this rip-roaring instalment of the Operation Crossroads series.

A remarkable novel of passion, intrigue, and bravery during the world’s darkest hours, and one woman’s fight to uncover the truth more than a half-century later.  London, 2017: When Aurelia Leclaire inherits an opulent Paris apartment, she is shocked to discover a treasure trove of famous art and couture gowns. One obscure painting leads Lia to Gabriel Seymour, a highly respected art restorer with his own mysterious past. Together they attempt to uncover the truths concealed within the apartment’s walls.         Paris, 1942: Glamorous Estelle Allard flourishes in a world separate from the hardships of war. Yet when the Nazis come for her friends, Estelle doesn’t hesitate to help. But she can’t know that her actions will have ramifications for generations to come. Though seventy-five years apart, Estelle and Lia must summon hidden courage as they navigate the dangers of a changing world, altering history—and their family’s futures—forever.

The remarkable story of one of the great pioneering women adventurers of the 19th century.