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A Stargrave supplement devoted to generating and running solo scenarios in which players hunt bounties across the Ravaged Galaxy... or perhaps become hunted themselves!

"Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home of the finest food, the sweetest service, and the very best views the galaxy has to offer. All year round it moves from planet to planet, system to system, pampering guests across the furthest reaches of the milky way. The last word in sub-orbital luxury and an absolute magnet for intrigue. Intrigues such as: Why are there love poems in the lobby inbox? How many Imperial spies are currently on board? What is the true purpose of the Problem Solver's conference? And perhaps most pertinently--who is driving the ship? Each guest has a secret, every member of staff a universe unto themselves. At the center of these interweaving lives and interlocking mysteries stands Carl, one time stowaway, longtime manager, devoted caretaker to the hotel. It's the love of his life and the only place he's ever called home. But as forces beyond Carl's comprehension converge on the Abeona, he has to face one final question: when is it time to let go?"--

"Chronicles Aubrey Argylle's journey from hard-drinking, rough-around-the-edges everyman, living off the grid in the jungles of Thailand, to [a] debonaire secret agent"--

"The Jedi have always traveled the stars, defending peace and justice across the galaxy. But the galaxy is changing, and the Jedi Order along with it. More and more, the Order finds itself focused on the future of the Republic, secluded on Coruscant, where the twelve members of the Jedi Council weigh crises on a galactic scale. As yet another Jedi Outpost left over from the Republic's golden age is set to be decommissioned on the planet Kwenn, Qui-Gon Jinn challenges the Council about the Order's increasing isolation. Mace Windu suggests a bold response: All twelve Jedi Masters will embark on a goodwill mission to help the planet and to remind the people of the galaxy that the Jedi remain as stalwart and present as they have been across the ages. But the arrival of the Jedi leadership is not seen by all as a cause for celebration. In the increasing absence of the Jedi, warring pirate factions have infested the sector. To maintain their dominance, the pirates unite, intent on assassinating the Council members. And they are willing to destroy countless innocent lives to secure their power. Cut off from Coruscant, the Jedi Masters must reckon with an unwelcome truth: While no one thinks more about the future than the Jedi Council, nobody needs their help more than those living in the present"--

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel comes a powerful, sweeping historical novel about a courageous woman in World War II Germany.Sophia Alexander, the beautiful daughter of a famous surgeon in Berlin, has had to grow up faster than most young women. When her mother falls ill, Sophia must take charge of her younger sister, Theresa, and look after her father and the household, while also volunteering at his hospital after school. Meanwhile, Hitler’s rise to power and the violence in her very own town have Sophia concerned, but only her mother is willing to share her fears openly.After tragedy strikes and her mother dies, Sophia becomes increasingly involved in the resistance, attending meetings of dissidents and helping however she can. Circumstances become increasingly dangerous and personal when Sophia assists her sister’s daring escape from Germany, as Theresa flees with her young husband and his family. Her father also begins to resist the regime, secretly healing those hiding from persecution, only to have his hospital burned to the ground. When he is arrested and sent to a concentration camp, Sophia is truly on her own, but more determined than ever to help.While working as a nurse with the convent nuns, the Sisters of Mercy, Sophia continues her harrowing efforts to transport Jewish children to safety and finds herself under surveillance. As the political tensions rise and the brutal oppression continues, Sophia is undeterred, risking it all, even her own freedom, as she rises to the challenge of helping those in need—no matter the cost.In Only the Brave, Danielle Steel vividly captures the devastating effects of war alongside beautiful moments of compassion and courage.

Loving the Norseman was dangerous Losing him would destroy her In late autumn, Lothar and his crew sail home after a successful season along their trade route when a torrential storm battered their ship. All are thrown into the sea, but not before one of them attempted assassination. Priestess Dara's peaceful solitary existence is shattered when she finds a body face-down on the beach. She wonders which is more frightening; the blood spilling from his shoulder or the wolf on his tunic. She must decide whether to risk torture and death if discovered while he heals, or him over to the King, and finally earn the acceptance she longed for. Stranded and recovering, Lothar must choose between being a rogue by returning to his homeland to find who wanted him dead, or risk his life to win the love of the strong-willed Priestess. Can their forbidden love unite two worlds? Reviews So Is My Word ~ So Is My Bond This is the love story of Lothar and Dara, two people, who by all standards were enemies. But Dara is a healer, a Priestess and it is not in her to do harm. Lothar was returning on a trading voyage when they encountered a terrible storm, and a traitor who tried to kill him, he washes on shore. Lothar proves his loyalty to Dara, the King and her kinsman. He trains them in combat and prepares them for a battle he knows will be coming. -Redrabbit Waiting for the Second Book I have only one complaint about this book, it ended much to soon! I'll be anxiously awaiting the second book to see where the story goes. The characters are well written and quite unique, it has an interesting plot and is an enjoyable story. -BL Froman Thoroughly enjoyable 9th century storyI thoroughly enjoyed this book and the journey of Dara and Lothar. The main characters are wonderfully fleshed out, the story line is strong with a few unexpected twists that kept me guessing throughout the book. -Renee

What's More Possible? To Outrun a Deadly Past? Or to Outrun a Massive Detonation?Ike Singer is a demolitions expert, or "master blaster". He is second to none at his craft, knows every type of explosive known to man, and is the one everyone turns to when they need a safe, controlled explosion. Despite being at the very top of his profession, a personal mistake that led to catastrophe nearly brought Ike's life to ruin.He has spent every day since atoning for that sin and trying to piece his family back together. And after a great deal of work and soul-searching, Ike believes he has finally moved on. Until now. Just when he believes he has found peace, Ike is targeted by a brilliant psychopath bent on systematically destroying his life. But Ike isn't some random target: this grudge runs deeper than a landmine's crater. Ike must use every resource in his arsenal to prevent this killer's vengeance and be willing to sacrifice everything to save his family and his life before the timer hits zero. Because just when you think the past is behind you, you realize the fuse has been lit this whole time...New York Times bestselling Thriller and Shamus Award winning writer, Vincent Zandri, brings you yet another thriller that fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly, JR Rain, and more will love.Grab your thrilling copy now!"Vincent Zandri is one of the most acclaimed thriller writers working today!" -- Publishers Weekly

Still reeling from the aftermath caused by the Hole of the Undead, the Elementals must overcome the horrors they witnessed and the darkness they're still battling inside themselves.Melody is currently trying to conquer the shadows not only growing in her mind, but within her heart as well. Aaron Sanguis, the Blood Elemental, makes it harder for her to banish dark thoughts when he continues to fill her head with bloody nightmares.Calder also is dealing with pain as he recently lost his best friend due to the journey down in the Hole. He must regain the light he has always held inside, while finding his place in this magical world.However, the Hole of the Undead has had a different effect on Ashton, for it has made him grow stronger in power. But will his magic eventually become too much for him to control?Dustin struggles with the fact that he may never become who he is supposed to be, especially now that Zaltic has passed on. And the tests he must face next will prove if he can be a true Air Elemental.Zander has been hiding his real intentions from his friends, but it begins to get harder for him when he realizes Melody has an inkling as to what he is up to. Where does Zander's true allegiance lie? With evil or with his friends?In this fourth installment of The Elementals of Sacred Lake, the Elementals will travel to hidden realms in search of The Stones of Imprisonment. They will encounter new friends, but also, new enemies.

Plongez dans les abysses insondables de l'horreur avec 20 Histoires d'horreur qui glacent le sang , un recueil terrifiant qui repousse les limites de votre imagination. Préparez-vous à frissonner, à ressentir l'étreinte glaciale de la peur et à découvrir des récits qui vous hanteront bien après avoir refermé ce livre. Vous serez entraîné dans un univers macabre où les esprits tourmentés errent, où les créatures cauchemardesques se tapissent dans l'ombre, et où les secrets les plus sombres se dévoilent. Les 20 histoires qui composent ce recueil vont vous offrir une expérience horrifique inoubliable.Découvrez des fantômes vengeurs qui hantent les vieilles demeures, des démons, et des malédictions . Chaque récit est un voyage au cœur de l'horreur, vous plongeant dans des mondes sinistres où le surnaturel se mêle à la réalité. Un livre qui glacent le sang" rqui egorge de surprises terrifiantes et de rebondissements cauchemardesques. Vous serez confronté à des dilemmes moraux déchirants, à des personnages torturés par leurs propres démons intérieurs, et à des retournements de situation qui vous laisseront sans voix.L'écriture captivante et immersive de ces histoires vous transportera dans des décors lugubres, où l'atmosphère oppressante vous fera frissonner d'effroi. Chaque paragraphe est soigneusement ciselé pour créer une tension palpable et vous maintenir en haleine jusqu'à la révélation finale.20 Histoires d'horreur qui glacent le sang est bien plus qu'un simple recueil d'histoires d'horreur. C'est une plongée dans les profondeurs de l'âme humaine, une exploration des peurs les plus primordiales et une réflexion sur les limites de notre propre perception de la réalité.Préparez-vous à vivre des nuits blanches, à être captivé par des récits qui vous feront douter de votre propre sécurité. Avec son style d'écriture captivant, sa variété de personnages et ses atmosphères saisissantes, ce livre vous emmènera dans un voyage terrifiant que vous ne serez pas prêt d'oublier.Plongez dans les Ténèbres Éveillées et laissez-vous emporter par les frissons et l'effroi qui vous attendent. Osez tourner les pages et affrontez vos peurs les plus profondes, car une fois que vous aurez pénétré dans ce monde de cauchemars, il n'y aura plus de retour en arrière. Préparez-vous à vivre une expérience horrifique époustouflante qui vous tiendra en haleine jusqu'à la dernière page."20 Histoires d'Horreur qui Glacent le Sang" est un défi à votre courage, une plongée dans l'inconnu où chaque récit vous laissera un goût amer d'effroi. Oserez-vous tourner les pages et affronter les cauchemars qui vous attendent ? Laissez-vous emporter dans un monde où l'horreur règne en maître et où seule votre volonté de résister pourra vous sauver.Ce livre vous promet une expérience époustouflante,surprise il y a 21 histoires. Des récits, vous entraî

Having been sold by Russell to Fatbar's Albanian connections, Tianna is being forced to sell her body for pennies on the dollar. Placed in this dire situation, getting back to America is a must. However, with no passport or anything deeming her an American citizen, making it back doesn't seem possible until an acquaintance from the brothel gets pregnant. She and her child's father come up with a plan to escape to America, and bring Tianna with them. Will they make it to America unharmed, or will a series of unfortunate events prevent them from doing so? Under the watchful eye of the Feds, Russell begins revamping his business in order to make money and stay out of jail. Believing he has killed off everyone capable of identifying him during trial, he is seemingly walking on water...when a murder and paranoia unlocks the demons of his past. Nakia and her baby are in the hospital fighting for their lives when Fatbar gets a call that sends him into an unfortunate medical emergency, landing him in the same hospital. Playing ping-pong with his time between their rooms, Raphael discovers the truth as to why Nakia was ambushed, igniting an inner family war. Return to the gritty streets of Detroit in this tailspin sequel of after effects when you become The State's Witness.

The saga continues in eloquence!This book will hammer and shape reality like heated steel onan anvil, for those who embrace its words of truth.Now that Prince Liam has learned to love the truth on his firstadventure, will it stand against all testing on his next?The murder of a small boy unfolds a diabolical plot to manipulatethe tribes into an internal upheaval in Calington. Will they be deceived?Will the confusion of evil prevail against thoughts of righteousness?The intricacies of this war are brought out into the open for a betterunderstanding about ourselves.In a setting of cutting-edge suspense, greater insight will be learnedwithin this story. A book of pure growth for making better choices;you'll not walk away without being changed.All that is hollow caves away to that which is true. You will not beleft unprepared when struggles come your way. For the balance of loveand truth, will always provide a light of awareness for all we'll face.This is a story you will want to read many times.The Playground, Love Notes for My Butterfly, Poems and Scraps forHealing and Growth, Living Your Life According to Connecting theDots by Number, and Calington Castle series. Look for Castle III, IVand coming soon Castle V.

Another magical adventure by Kris and Kate and their accident- prone but adorable did Holly. Their initially delightful voyage ends in a fearsome wreck on an unknown island, their ship shattered into a million fragments, They barely escape with their lives, Holly nearly nit making it at all.Unexpectedly helped by birds, they make their way to the king of the island. To Kate he reveals much of the great wisdom of birds, who eventually help them rebuild their ship and sail safe home, having learned much on the way.

What Ethan needs is a quiet place to lay up after his last job settling a dispute between ranchers. What he doesn't need is entanglements: like making promises to a boy and an Apache chief, like making enemies of Rufe Harris and his outfit, and like falling in love with a woman who happens to be a nun.Least of Brothers is the tale of a young man, orphaned as a child and raised by an Apache scout, who gains a reputation throughout the southwest as a top gunman and tracker. Respected by lawmen and feared by his foes, only a few know Ethan's real identity, to everyone else he is the famous Apache Jack. After his last job Ethan has saved enough money to leave behind the outlaw trail and head west to live out his dream on the land he has purchased. Then he meets three people who will forever change his life.

WITCH MAKES WAVESThe Immortal Princess has been crowned Queen of the Underworld! As a newly evolved member of royalty, she has a whole array of powers and abilities at her fingertips. But a new wrinkle is added when a fascinating immortal witch appears. She has the body of a twelve-year-old girl and the fashion sense of a Gothic Lolita–plus some top-secret info about resurrection items!

"True to life and full of action, award-winning author Reg Quist delivers book five in a series that details a young sheriff's struggle to keep the people closest to him safe. Following his return from Texas, Sheriff Rory Jamison yearns for a peaceful life. But when news of a heinous murder reaches his ears, he is determined more than ever to bring the perpetrators to justice. After the capture of the culprits at their camp, Rory and Deputy Ivan Ivanov make a shocking discovery-a hidden trove of stolen gold. Federal marshals summon Rory to the big city, thrusting him into an urban jungle in order to solve the mystery of the stolen gold's origin. Meanwhile, Wiley Hamstead, the valiant marshal from the neighboring fort, apprehends a husband and wife duo of outlaws-only to tragically fall victim to their malicious intent. When Rory returns home to the devastating news of Wiley's murder and the loss of a federal deputy, he and Ivan embark on a relentless pursuit through treacherous terrain in search of justice and answers. Full of non-stop action, deception, and lawless criminals around every corner, Rory is on a steadfast mission to solve a friend's murder and protect his country and county...but these lawbreakers might never give him the chance"--

"Wagon Master Clayton Scofield has led countless families across the dusty, wide-open territories of the West, helping the brave, sometimes reckless pioneers settle into new lives brimming with the promise of good lives. Accompanied by his nephew Clint Buchanan riding as scout and cook Spud Williams, Scofield's latest trail finds him guiding a train of thirty wagons from Independence, Missouri, to the distant dream of Oregon"--

"In the Inupiaq village of Wainwright on the Arctic Ocean, two teenagers discover a frozen body in the permafrost wall of their family's cellar. They recognize the face through the ice. It is the face of a young woman who went missing--two years ago. In South Dakota, Arliss Cutter searches for answers surrounding his brother's mysterious death. But his visit only raises more questions without any leads. Until he returns to Alaska--and learns that his brother had something in common with the frozen body in the ice cellar--

"When Hack Long and his outlaws break out of jail and split up to escape, they each find themselves scrabbling along a desolated landscape, heading for Texas to reclaim their stolen gold, while being hunted by lawmen, Comanches and violent gang who also want their ill-gotten gains"--

"The first book in the acclaimed, New York Times best-selling trilogy, Wool is the story of mankind clawing for survival. The world outside has grown toxic, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in a single silo. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they want: They are allowed to go outside. After the previous sheriff leaves the silo in a terrifying ritual, Juliette, a mechanic from the down deep, is suddenly and inexplicably promoted to the head of law enforcement. With newfound power and with little regard for the customs she is supposed to abide, Juliette uncovers hints of a sinister conspiracy. Tugging this thread may uncover the truth . . . or it could kill every last human alive."-- Back cover.

"Discworld's only demonology hacker, Eric, is about to make life very difficult for the rest of Ankh-Morpork's denizens. This would-be Faust is very bad . . . at his work, that is. All he wants is to fulfill three little wishes: to live forever, to be master of the universe, and to have the woman of his dreams fall for him. But Eric's desires are much greater than his talents. Instead of a powerful demon, he summons the infamous Rincewind, a wizard whose incompetence is rivaled only by Eric's. As if that wasn't bad enough, that lovable sharp-toothed travel accessory the Luggage has arrived, too. With friends like these, there's only one thing Eric wishes for now - that he'd never been born. The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Eric is part of the Wizards series and the 9th Discworld book"--

?Discworld is more complicated and satisfactory than Oz . . . has the energy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the inventiveness of Alice in Wonderland . . . brilliant.??A. S. ByattWhen war, magic, politics, and one deliciously inept wizard collide, zany mayhem ensues in this delightful satire in Sir Terry Pratchett's internationally bestselling Discworld series.To the fine denizens of Discworld, the phrase ?May you live in interesting times? is a curse. No one wishes to hear those words, especially not Rincewind. The distinctly unmagical sorcerer has barely survived more than a few ?interesting times? and he isn't looking to experience any more. But when a request for a ?Great Wizzard? arrives in Ankh-Morpork via carrier albatross from the faraway Counterweight Continent, Rincewind is named emissary.The Agatean Empire's current ruler is on the brink of downfall, and chaos is all but certain to arise in the wake. For some incomprehensible reason, someone believes Rincewind will have a mythic role in the war and the ensuing bloodletting. Cohen the Barbarian and his extremely elderly Silver Horde are already hard at work planning for the looting and pillaging.Anyone can be a hero, but there's only one Rincewind?and he believes he owes it to the world to keep that one alive for as long as possible.The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Interesting Times is the 5th installment in the Wizards series and the 18th Discworld book.

There's big trouble at the Unseen University, Ankh-Morpork's lone institute of higher learning. A professor is missing?and the one person who can find him is not only the most inept magician the school ever produced, but currently stranded on the unfinished down-under continent of Fourecks.As the UU faculty tries to bring him back, Rincewind is having troubles of his own, thanks to a pushy mystical kangaroo trickster named Scrappy and a mob of Fourecks hooligans who are out to hang him. All his problems would be solved if he could just make it rain . . . for the first time ever. And if the time-traveling professors can get to the right millennium . . .

It's just one of those days when nothing seemsto go right?a most inopportune time for thefirst tourist ever to set foot (and carnivorous Luggage) on the Discworld to be extending his already eventful vacation. (Not that he currently has much choice in the matter.) But with a monstrous red star on a direct collision course, the future for the residents of this flat planet carried by four elephants riding on the shell of a giant turtle swimming through space appears uncertain at best. Fortunately, there is one individual who can save Discworld from total destruction. Unfortunately, that hero happens to be the singularly inept wizard Rincewind, who was last seen falling off the edge of the world.

"Once upon a time, there was an eighth son of an eighth son who was, of course, a wizard. As if that wasn't complicated enough, said wizard then had seven sons. And then he had an eighth son - a wizard squared (that's all the math, really) - who, of course, was a source of magic, a sourcerer. Unseen University, the most magical establishment on the Discworld, has finally got its wish: the emergence of a wizard more powerful than they've ever seen. But be careful what you wish for . . . As the drastic consequences of sourcery begin to unfold, it's up to one unlikely wizard to save them. Rincewind has survived a string of misadventures, including falling off the edge of the world - which is no mean feat when it's flying through space on the back of a turtle and held up by four elephants. Now, he must take the University's most precious artifact, the very embodiment of magic itself, and deliver it halfway across the Disc to prevent a mathematically blessed sourcerer from leading the wizards to dominate all of Discworld. Can Rincewind and his tiny band, including the carnivorous Luggage, stave off the Apocalypse? The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Sourcery is the 3rd installment in the Wizards series and the 5th Discworld book"--

An interplanetary tourist called Twoflower joins up with a drop-out wizard whose spells only seem to work half of the time. Together they undertake a chaotic voyage through a crazy world filled with monsters and dragons, heroes and knaves.

"In the fading days of summer 2011, self-taught astrophysicist Petra has calculated that the atmosphere will collapse in a few weeks' time--on September 21, at approximately 9:20 p.m.--ending the world as we know it. Convinced of their impending doom, Petra embarks with Johan, a cook, and Agnes, a 75-year-old widow, on a wild adventure in a camper van that will take them from their homes in Sweden, through Europe, to their final destination: Rome"--