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The Hobbit (Leatherette Collector's Edition) by J. R. R. Tolkien

This deluxe collector's edition of Tolkien's modern classic is boxed and bound in green leatherette with gold and red foil rune stamping on the spine and cover. The text pages are printed in black with green accents. It includes five full page illustrations in full color and many more in two... more

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The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien & Brian Sibley

A three-volume boxed set edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic The Lord of the Rings, featuring film art on the cover. The set include The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King"An extraordinary work--pure excitement..." --The New York Times Book ReviewOne Ring to rule... more

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The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien

A number-one New York Times bestseller when it was originally published, THE SILMARILLION is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work that he could not publish in his lifetime because it grew with him. Its origins stretch back to a time long before THE HOBBIT. But THE HOBBIT was... more

A number-one New York Times bestseller when it was originally published, THE SILMARILLION is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing, a work that he could not publish in his lifetime because it grew with him. Its origins stretch back to a time long before THE HOBBIT. But THE HOBBIT was caught up in what Tolkien called "the branching acquisitive theme" he began in THE SILMARILLION, and eventually THE LORD OF THE RINGS emerged from this as well. Tolkien considered THE SILMARILLION his most important work, and, though it was published last and posthumously, this great collection of tales and legends clearly sets the stage for all his other works. This is the story of the creation of the world and the happenings of the First Age, the ancient drama to which the characters in THE LORD OF THE RINGS look back and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils were jewels created by Feanor, the most gifted of the Elves. Within them was imprisoned the Light of the Two Trees of Valinor before the Trees themselves were destroyed by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord. Thereafter, the unsullied Light of Valinor lived on only in the Silmarils, but they were seized by Morgoth and set in his crown, which was guarded in the impenetrable fortress of Angband in the north of Middle-earth. THE SILMARILLION is the history of the rebellion of Feanor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from Valinor and return to Middle-earth, and their war, hopeless despite all their heroism, against the great Enemy. The book includes several other, shorter works in addition to THE SILMARILLION. Preceding it are "The Ainulindale," a myth of the Creation, and "The Valaquenta," in which the nature and power of the gods is set forth. After THE SILMARILLION comes "The Akallabeth," a tale of the downfall of the kingdom of Numeno, and finally "Of the Rings of Power," the connecting link to THE LORD OF THE RINGS. This second edition features a number of minor textual corrections along with a letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien describing his intentions for the work, written more than twenty-five years before its eventual publication. As described by Christopher Tolkien in the preface, it serves as a brilliant exposition of his conception of the earlier Ages of Middle-earth.

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Kushiel's Dart (Kushiel's Legacy, Bk 1) by Jacqueline Carey

When Love cast me out, it was Cruelty who took pity on me. The land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassing beauty and grace. It is said that angels found the land and saw it was good...and the ensuing race that rose from the seed of angels and men live by one simple rule: Love as thou... more

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Kushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline Carey

Following hard on the heels of Kushiel's Dart, Jacqueline Carey's spectacular debut novel, comes Kushiel's Chosen, a glittering and riveting historical fantasy. The land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassed beauty and grace. It is said that the angels found the land and... more

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Kushiel's Avatar (Kushiel's Legacy, Bk 3) by Jacqueline Carey

The land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassed beauty and grace. It is said that angels found the land and saw it was good ... and the ensuing race that rose from the seed of angels and men live by one simple rule: Love as thou wilt. Ph?dre n? Delaunay is a woman pricked by Kushiel's... more

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Kushiel's Scion (Kushiel's Legacy, Bk 4) by Jacqueline Carey

Imriel de la Courcel's birth parents are history's most reviled traitors, but his adoptive parents, the Comtesse Phedre and the warrior-priest Joscelin, are Terre d'Ange's greatest champions. Stolen, tortured and enslaved as a young boy, Imriel is now a Prince of the Blood; third in line for the... more

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Kushiel's Justice (Kushiel's Legacy, Bk 5) by Jacqueline Carey

Imriel de la Courcel's blood parents are history's most reviled traitors, while his adoptive parents, Ph?dre and Joscelin, are Terre d'Ange's greatest champions. Stolen, tortured, and enslaved as a young boy, Imriel is now a Prince of the Blood, third in line for the throne in a land that revels... more

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Kushiel's Mercy (Kushiel's Legacy, Bk 6) by Jacqueline Carey

Having paid dearly for ignoring Elua's edict to love as thou wilt, Imriel and Sidonie have finally come forward to publicly confess their love for each other---only to watch the news ignite turmoil throughout the land. Those who are old enough cannot forget the misdeeds of Imriel's mother,... more

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Naamah's Kiss by Jacqueline Carey

Once there were great magicians born to the Maghuin Dhonn; the folk of the Brown Bear, the oldest tribe in Alba. But generations ago, the greatest of them all broke a sacred oath sworn in the name of all his people. Now, only small gifts remain to them. Through her lineage, Moirin possesses such... more

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Naamah's Curse (Kushiel's Legacy, Bk 8) by Jacqueline Carey

Along and far from the land of her birth, young Moirin sets out across wild Tatar territory to find her beloved Bao, the proud Ch'in stick fighter who holds the missing half of her diadh-anam, the divine soul-spark of her mother's people. After a long ordeal, she not only succeeds, but... more

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Naamah's Blessing (Kushiel's Legacy, Bk 9) (Naamah, Bk 3) by Jacqueline Carey

Returning to Terre d'Ange, Moirin finds the royal family broken. Wracked by unrelenting grief at the loss of his wife, Queen Jehanne, King Daniel is unable to rule. Prince Thierry, leading an expedition to explore the deadly jungles of Terra Nova, is halfway across the world. And... more

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The Black Gryphon (Mage Wars, Bk 1) by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon

It is an age when Valdemar is yet unfounded, its organization of Heralds yet unformed, and magic is still a wild and uncontrolled force. Skandranon Rashkae is perhaps the finest specimen of his race, with gleaming ebony feathers, majestic wingspan, keen magesight and sharp intelligence.... more

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The White Gryphon (Mage Wars, Bk 2) by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon

It has been ten years since the magical Cataclysm, which destroyed the twin strongholds of the two world's most powerful Mages, killing Urtho, creator of the gryphons, and sending his forces into exile. Now Urthro's peoples--human and non-human alike live in a terraced city carved into the... more

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The Silver Gryphon (Mage Wars, Bk 3) by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon

A dozen years of peace have passed in the city of White Gryphon--providing well deserved and much needed security of the people who had lost their homes in the magical Cataclysm which killed the Mage Urtho, creator of the gryphons. But the inhabitants of White gryphon have not forgotten their... more

A dozen years of peace have passed in the city of White Gryphon--providing well deserved and much needed security of the people who had lost their homes in the magical Cataclysm which killed the Mage Urtho, creator of the gryphons. But the inhabitants of White gryphon have not forgotten their long struggles, and have trained an elite guard force, the Silver Gryphons, to protect their city, and if necessary, to join with the army of the Black Kings for mutual defense. Skandranon Rashkae, the Black Gryphon, and Amberdrake the Healer, leaders of the community, have settled into quiet, comfortable lives, happy to raise their families and bask in the remembered glory of bygone days. But life is not as idyllic for the offspring of these famous heroes. Amberdrake's rebellious daughter Windsong wants nothing to do with her father's profession. It embarrasses her even to think of knowing people's innermost thoughts and feelings. Despite her parents' concern, she has changed her name to Silverblade and joined the Silver Gryphons. Tadrith, one of Skandranon's twin sons, feeling smothered by parental love, and desperate to escape from the shadow of his fathers's fame, has also made the decision to join the Silvers. After two years of rigorous training, Blade and Tad are finally given their first solo assignment. They are to man a remote guardpost at the northernmost edge of the lands claimed by White Gryphon. It will be a long duty, and even reaching the post may prove difficult as a vast, wild, and largely unexplored territory lies between them and their goal. Still, everything seems auspicious as Tad sets off into the air, hauling Blade and a full complement of supplies in a magic assisted, and therefore nearly weightless, carry barge. But three days out from White Gryphon disaster strikes, all of Tad's magic, both natural and augmented, simply disappears. Borne down by the actual weight of the barge, Tad plummets helplessly to the ground. Lost and badly injured, the desperate partners take stock of their situation, all of their spell-fueled equipment, including their only means of communication, is inoperable, drained of all magic. But their troubles are just beginning, for someone or something is stalking them. And in the dark of the tropical rain forest which surrounds them waits a nameless terror which even their fathers could never have envisioned.

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Foundation (Collegium Chronicles, Bk 1) (Valdemar) by Mercedes Lackey

In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, Mercedes Lackey's bestselling world, a thirteen-year-old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a Herald. Thrust into the center... more

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Intrigues (Collegium Chronicles, Bk 2 ) by Mercedes Lackey

Magpie is a thirteen-year-old orphan chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar and taken to the capital city, Haven, to be trained as a Herald. Like all Heralds, Magpie learns that he has a hidden Gift -- the Gift of telepathy. But life at the court is not without obstacles.... more

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Changes (Collegium Chronicles, Bk 3) by Mercedes Lackey

In Mercedes Lackey's classic coming-of-age story, the orphan Magpie pursues his quest for his parent's identity with burning urgency -- while also discovering another hidden talent and being trained by the King's Own Herald as an undercover agent for Valdemar. Shy Bardic Trainee Lena... more

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The Last Herald Mage by Mercedes Lackey

Alienated from his family, unsuited to life as a warrior or landholder, Vanyel is entrusted to the care of his aunt, Savil, a Herald-Mage in the kingdom of Valdemar. Sensing that there is something unusual about the youth, Savil seeks to help him discover his true talents. Yet it is not until... more

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Queen's Own by Mercedes Lackey

Fantasy Trilogy-Arrows of the Queen, Arrow's Flight and Arrow's Fall

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Vows and Honor by Mercedes Lackey

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Oathblood (Vows and Honor, Bk 3) by Mercedes Lackey

This exciting new anthology includes a new novella featuring Mercedes Lackey's most popular heroines, Tarma (one of the sword-sworn and most feared of all warriors) and Kethry (who wields magic and weapons for the greater good), whose fates are suddenly bound together in blood by the powers that... more

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By the Sword (Kerowyn's Tale) by Mercedes Lackey

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Winds of Fate (Mage Winds, Bk 1) by Mercedes Lackey

With the realm at risk, Elspeth, herald and heir to the throne, abandons her home to find a mentor who can awaken her untrained mage abilities.

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Winds of Change (Mage Winds, Bk 2) by Mercedes Lackey

Princess Elspeth journeys to the Vale of the Tayledras Clan to seek Mage training among the powerful Hawkbrother Adepts, only to find that she and renegade adept Darkwind must confront the malevolent magic of Ancar of Hardorn.

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Winds of Fury (Mage Winds, Bk 3) by Mercedes Lackey

Herald-Princess Elspeth and her beloved partner, Darkwind the adept, return to Valdemar to confront the evil and powerful Ancar, who once again is threatening her homeland.

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Storm Warning (Mage Storms, Bk 1) by Mercedes Lackey

Karse and Valdemar have long been enemy kingdoms -- their peoples filled with mutual prejudice and mistrust. Only the vile deeds perpetrated on both kingdoms by Ancar of Hardorn, and the subsequent emergence of the armies of the Eastern Empire in the wake of his defeat, have forced these two... more

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Storm Rising (Mage Storms, Bk 2) by Mercedes Lackey

With STORM WARNING, the first volume of the Mage Storms trilogy, best-selling author Mercedes Lackey returned readers to a Valdemar, where the dire threat of war with the powerful, sorcerous Eastern Empire had forced the kingdom of Valdemar into an uneasy coalition with its traditional enemy,... more

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Storm Breaking (Mage Storms, Bk 3) by Mercedes Lackey

As Storm Breaking opens, the western allies, led by Karal, Karsite Sunpriest and delegate to the Valdemaran Court, and the Adepts Firesong and An'desha, have traveled deep into the Dorisha Plains to locate the ancient ruins of the Tower of Urtho, Mage of Silence, creator of the gryphons. Legend... more

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Owlflight (Darian's Tale, Bk 1) by Mercedes Lackey

Darian is apprentice to the Wizard Justyn in a small Valdemaran village. He is unwilling to hone his skill in magic as he believes it is quicker more efficient to achieve your ends by purely physical methods. When Errold Green is suddenly and devastatingly attacked by a force of men accompanied... more

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Owlsight (Darian's Tale, Bk 2) by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon

Darian has been living in the temporary encampment of the Tayledras "Hawkpeople" for nearly four years, working as liaison between them and the survivors of his own ravaged village. But as he is about to return with the Tayledras back to their home Vale to continue his magician's... more

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Owlknight (Darian's Tale, Bk 2) by Mercedes Lackey

Darian left his home at the edge of the Pelagiris Forest when barbarians attacked Errold's Grove and killed Wizard Justyn. Now, under the watchful eye of the Hawkbrothers, Darian is honing his craft and gaining new mage skills, not the least of which is an affinity for mind-speaking... more

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Exile's Honor ( Heralds of Valdemar ) by Mercedes Lackey

The national best-selling novels of Valdemar are among the most beloved and acclaimed works of Mercedes Lackey's career. This brand-new, stand-alone book in the series tells the story of one of Valdemar's most popular continuing characters-the prickly weapons-master Alberich. He was once a... more

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Exile's Valor: A Novel of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey

This brand new, stand-alone novel in the Valdemar series continues the story of prickly weapons-master Alberich... Once a heroic Captain in the army of Karse, a kingdom at war with Valdemar, Alberich becomes one of Valdemar's Heralds. Despite prejudice against him, he becomes the personal... more

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Take a Thief (Valdemar: Heralds of Valdemar) by Mercedes Lackey

Takes a Thief takes readers back to the stunning world of Mercedes Lackey's widely acclaimed Valdemar series. Here, at last, is the untold story of Skif-a character from Lackey's first published novel, Arrows of the Queen. Skif is a homeless orphan who lives with a gang of juvenile... more

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Brightly Burning (Valdemar) by Mercedes Lackey

Brightly Burning is the most highly anticipated hardcover novel of Mercedes Lackey's amazing career. A glorious return to her bestselling Valdemar series, it tells the tragic tale of one of Valemar's most legendary characters... His name is Lavan Firestorm, a young man blessed --... more

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The Lark and The Wren by Mercedes Lackey

Book one of Bardic Voices

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The Robin and the Kestrel (Bardic Voices, Bk 2) by Mercedes Lackey

While traveling the open road together, Robin, a gypsy bard, and Kestrel, heir to a throne he does not want, try to tame a killer ghost and also foil a plot to drive all music from the land.

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The Eagle and the Nightingales (Bardic Voices, Bk 3) by Mercedes Lackey

In the process of discovering just what is going on in Alanda, Nightingale joins forces with T'fyrr, a birdman with the visage of a raptor and the voice of an angel. And before the King--and through him the gypsies, Free Bards and non-humans of the 20 kingdoms--is saved, they, the Eagle and the... more

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Four and Twenty Blackbirds (Bardic Voices, Bk 4) by Mercedes Lackey

A magical murderer is loose in Alanda. The victims are always women, always lower-class, and the weapon is always a three-sided stiletto, most often found among Church regalia. But the killers are never churchmen, and they always commit suicide immediately after the bloody deed. Tal Rufen is... more

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Firebird by Mercedes Lackey

Mercedes Lackey never puts a foot wrong in this confident, funny fairy-tale adaptation. Tsar Ivan has eight sons; all are brutes like himself except for happy-go-lucky, least-favored Ilya. Cast out through the machinations of his jealous, competitive brothers, Ilya stumbles onto an enchanted... more

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The Fire Rose (Elemental Masters, Bk 1) by Mercedes Lackey

Rosalind Hawkins is a medieval scholar from a fine family in Chicago. Unfortunately, her professor father has speculated away the family money and died, leaving young Rosalind with no fortune and no future. Desolate with grief, forced to cut her education short, she agrees to go West to take a... more

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Werehunter by Mercedes Lackey

An anthology features stories of a woman transformed into a leopard and pursued by a hunter who is more than human, a gathering of romance writers that has a very unusual vampire in its midst, the fantasy world of Heralds of Valdemar, and other adventures. Introduction -- Werehunter... more

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Sword of Ice : And Other Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey (Editor)

Mickey Zucker Reichert, Tanya Huff, Michelle Sagara, and others present seventeen original tales set in the popular fantasy universe of Valdemar, home of the Heralds and their mysterious horse-like Companions. Edited by Mercedes Lackey.

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Crossroads and Other Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey (Editor)

An original short fiction anthology set in Mercedes Lackey's bestselling world of Valdemar -- featuring heroic Heralds and their horselike companions -- and including an all-new novella by Lackey herself, as well as stories by masters such as Mickey Zucker Reichert, Judith Tarr, Tanya Huff,... more

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Moving Targets and Other Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey (Editor)

Sixteen original stories—set in Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar universe Includes a new novella by Mercedes Lackey! Today’s hottest fantasy authors visit Mercedes Lackey’s bestselling world of Valdemar, adding their own special touches to the ancient land where Heralds... more

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Finding the Way and Other Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey (Editor)

In March 1987, a young author from Oklahoma published her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. This modest book about a magical land called Valdemar was the beginning of a fantasy masterwork series that would span decades and include more than two dozen titles. Now readers can take a journey to the... more

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Changing the World: All New Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey (Editor)

Presents a collection of sixteen Valdemar short stories focusing on the Heralds, an ancient order gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and woman who are bonded for life to horse-like Companions. Includes: The one left behind by Mercedes Lackey For want of a nail by... more

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Under the Vale and Other Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey (Editor)

In March 1987, a young author from Oklahoma published her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. This modest book about a magical land called Valdemar was the beginning of a fantasy masterwork series that would span decades and include more than two dozen titles. Now readers can travel to the world... more

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Sun in Glory and Other Tales of Valdemar (Daw Book Collectors) by M. Lackey

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Dragonsong (Harper Hall, Bk 1) by Anne Mccaffrey

Anne McCaffrey's best-selling Harper Hall Trilogy is a wonder-filled classic of the imagination. Dragonsong, the first volume in the series, is the enchanting tale of how Menolly of Half Circle Hold became Pern's first female Harper, and rediscovered the legendary fire lizards who helped to save... more

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Dragonsinger (Harper Hall, Bk 2) by Anne McCaffrey

Anne McCaffrey's bestselling Harper Hall Trilogy is a masterpiece of imaginative storytelling. Dragonsinger, the second volume in the series, is the spellbinding tale of how Menolly of Half-Circle Sea Hold learned the remarkable secret of Pern's fire lizards and won an honored place among the... more

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Dragondrums (Harper Hall, Bk 3) by Anne Mccaffrey

When his boy soprano voice begins to change, Piemur is drafted by Masterharper Robinton to help with political work and is sent on missions that lead him into unusual and sometimes dangerous adventures.

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Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern, Bk 1) by Anne McCaffrey

HOW CAN ONE GIRL SAVE AN ENTIRE WORLD? To the nobles who live in Benden Weyr, Lessa is nothing but a ragged kitchen girl. For most of her life she has survived by serving those who betrayed her father and took over his lands. Now the time has come for Lessa to shed her disguise?and take... more

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Dragonquest (Dragonriders of Pern, Bk 2) by Anne McCaffrey

Another Turn, and the deadly silver Threads began falling again. So the bold dragonriders took to the air once more and their magnificent flying dragons swirled and swooped, belching flames that destroyed the shimmering strands before they reached the ground. But F'lar knew he had to find a... more

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The White Dragon (Dragonriders of Pern, Bk 3) by Anne McCaffrey

Never had there been as close a bonding as the one that existed between the daring and adventurous young Lord Jaxom and his extraordinary white dragon, Ruth. Pure white and incredibly agile, Ruth was a dragon of many talents, though almost everyone on Pern thought he was a runt that would never... more

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MasterHarper of Pern (Dragonriders of Pern) by Anne Mccaffrey

Pern: a beautiful world colonized by humans, terrorized by the deadly spores called Thread, and defended by magnificent flying dragons. Anne McCaffrey's bestselling tales of this planet have yielded a multitude of unforgettable characters. And now, after years of urging by devoted readers, one... more

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Nerilka's Story (Renegades of Pern) by Anne McCaffrey

A deadly epidemic was sweeping across Pern. Everyone, holder and dragonrider alike, pitched in to help -- except Nerilka's father, who refused to share Fort Hold's bounty with the other Holds. So, ashamed ofher family and determined to do her part, Nerilka packed up medicines and... more

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Get Off the Unicorn by Anne McCaffrey

14 remarkable stories of fantasy by a grand master of the genre, superb stories here collected for the first time. A splendid selection of stories from the lady who taught dragons to fly and rockets to sing. A wonderful writer, as well as successful and beloved by fans across the world,... more

14 remarkable stories of fantasy by a grand master of the genre, superb stories here collected for the first time. A splendid selection of stories from the lady who taught dragons to fly and rockets to sing. A wonderful writer, as well as successful and beloved by fans across the world, Anne McCaffrey has created an exciting collection of telepaths, secret gifts, dangerous missions, dragonriders, and more. Contents: Introduction (Get Off the Unicorn) (1977) • essay by Anne McCaffrey Lady in the Tower [Tower and the Hive] (1959) / novelette by Anne McCaffrey: The Rowan was one of a select group of telepaths, a complete Prime, one of only five. Then one day, another Prime appeared mysteriously from the outer boundaries of space, asking for help in a savage battle against evil. A Meeting of Minds [Tower and the Hive] (1969) / novelette by Anne McCaffrey (Tower & the Hive series) Daughter [Nora Fenn] (1971) / short story by Anne McCaffrey: the constant struggle of becoming your own person while not walking away from those you love. Dull Drums [Nora Fenn] (1973) / short story by Anne McCaffrey Changeling (1977) / short story by Anne McCaffrey Weather on Welladay (1969) / novelette by Anne McCaffrey: everyone can only see things visible to them. The Thorns of Barevi [Catteni Sequence] (1970) / short story by Anne McCaffrey (Catteni/Freedom series) Horse from a Different Sea (1977) / short story by Anne McCaffrey The Great Canine Chorus (1970) / short story by Anne McCaffrey: weird character study of a character going bad. Finder's Keeper (1973) / short story by Anne McCaffrey: Young Peter had a unique gift which earned him and his mother a little money and gave pleasure to others. Then, one day, an unscrupulous man forced Peter to use his precious gift in a crooked scheme, and Peter grew up fast. (Pegasus/Talents series) A Proper Santa Claus (1973) / short story by Anne McCaffrey: Everyone outgrows Santa Claus and magic. The Smallest Dragonboy [Dragonriders of Pern] (1973) / short story by Anne McCaffrey: The only thing Keevan wanted in life was to be a dragonrider, just like his father, but everything seemed to stand in his way. (Pern series) Apple [Talents] (1969) / novelette by Anne McCaffrey (Pegasus/Talents series) Honeymoon [The Ship Who ...] (1977) / novelette by Anne McCaffrey: Helva and her new brawn were sent on an especially urgent mission - a missiton that not only put them both into great danger, but a mission that alos caused them to break the ultimate taboo. (Brain & Brawn series) .

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The coelura by Anne McCaffrey

Casting aside her duty as the heir to the Ambassador of her world, Lady Caissa refuses to marry a man she despises and flees into the Forbidden Zone, where she meets a handsome injured man and sets a world-changing series of events in motion. Reprint.

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Falling Free (Miles Vorkosigan, Bk 4) by Lois McMaster Bujold

Leo Graf was just your average highly efficient engineer: mind your own business, fix what's wrong and move on to the next job. Everything neat and according to spec, just the way he liked it. But all that changed on his assignment to the Cay Habitat. Could you just stand there and allow the... more

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Cordelia's Honor (Cordelia Naismith, Bks 1 and 2) by Lois McMaster Bujold

This book is comprised of two parts, Shards of Honor and Barrayar. Together they form the continuous story following the life of Cordelia Vorkosigan nee Naismith from the day she met her then-enemy Lord Aral Vorgosigan through the boyhood of her son Miles. Barrayar won the Hugo Award for best... more

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Young Miles: The Warrior's Apprentice / The Mountains of Mourning / The Vor Game (Mil...

An omnibus of novels, the story of Miles Vorkosigan, the son of the most famous and honored military leader in a generation. His only faults: a brittle bone disease he acquired in utero, and a major problem with subordination. He is young and brilliant and when transformed into his alter-ego,... more

An omnibus of novels, the story of Miles Vorkosigan, the son of the most famous and honored military leader in a generation. His only faults: a brittle bone disease he acquired in utero, and a major problem with subordination. He is young and brilliant and when transformed into his alter-ego, Admiral Miles Naismith, he may be unstoppable in a galaxy full of intrigue and prejudices. Washed out of the Barrayaran Military Academy for being overly fragile, Miles Vorkosigan's natural, if unorthodox, leadership qualities quickly allow him to acquire a fleet of ships and 3,000 troops, all unswervingly loyal to him or at least to his alter ego, Admiral Naismith. In short order, he foils a plot against his father, returns to and graduates from the academy, solves a murder, thwarts an interstellar invasion, and rescues the Barrayaran Emperor. Contents: THE WARRIOR'S APPRENTICE (Miles Vorkosigan, Bk 4) Discharged from the Barrarayan academy after flunking the physical, a discouraged Miles Vorkosigan takes possession of a jumpship and becomes the leader of a mercenary force that expands to a fleet of treasonous proportions. THE MOUNTAINS OF MOURNING (Miles Vorkosigan, Bk 5) Twenty-year-old Ensign Miles Vorkosigan plays detective in a murder case, and tests the balance of power as a member of the Barrayaran nobility. THE VOR GAME (Miles Vorkosigan, Bk 6) In this latest adventure with the galaxy's craftiest mercenary leader Miles starts out by so shaking up the High Command on his home planet of Barrayar that he is sent to the other side of the galaxy -- where who should he ream into but his old pals the Free Dendarii Mercenaries. And a good thing too, because it turns out that Miles' childhood chum, that's Emperor Gregor to you, has been the victim of foul play, and only Miles, with a little Dendarii muscle, can save him. This is very important to Miles; because if Gregor dies, the only person who could become the new emperor is Miles himself -- and that he regards as a fate worse than death.

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Miles, Mystery, and Mayhem: Cetaganda / Ethan of Athos / Labyrinth (Miles Vorkosigan)...

An omnibus edition, which chronicles the adventures of diplomat, soldier, and spy Lieutenant Lord Miles Naismith Vorkosigan of the Barrayaran Empire. Includes: Cetaganda Ethan of Athos Labyrinth

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Miles Errant (Miles Vorkosigan) by Lois McMaster Bujold

Borders of Infinity -- A covert ops liberation of Barrayaran allies in a Cetagandan POW camp goes awry and Miles Naismith is right in the middle of it. Will he find damnation though good works, or faith alone? Still reeling from the prior mission, the Dendarii Free Mercenary Fleet... more

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Memory (Miles Vorkosigan, Bk 8) by Lois McMaster Bujold

Thanks to his quick-thinking staff, Miles Vorkosigan's first death won't be his last. But the next one might be. When he returns to military duty, Miles realizes that his late death seems to be having a great effect on him. Unfortunately, his weakness reveals itself at the wrong time and... more

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Komarr (Miles Vorkosigan, Bk 11) by Lois McMaster Bujold

The orbital solar mirror vital to the terraforming of planet Komarr has been shattered by a ship hurtling off course, and the Emperor of Barrayar has sent Miles Vorkosigan, an Imperial Auditor, to find out why. The choice of Miles is not a popular one on Komarr, where a betrayal a generation... more

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A Civil Campaign (Miles Vorkosigan) by Lois McMaster Bujold

Lord Miles Vorkosigan, the youngest Imperial Auditor since the Time of Isolation, has a problem all his power can't solve: unrequited love for the beautiful Vor widow Ekaterin Vorsoisson. After her first exposure, Ekaterin is violently allergic to marriage. But as Miles learned from his... more

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Diplomatic Immunity (Miles Vorkosigan, Bk 12) by Lois McMaster Bujold

This is a comedy of terrors. A rich Komarran merchant fleet has been impounded at Graf Station, in distant Quaddiespace, after a bloody incident on the station docks involving a security officer from the convoy's Barrayaran military escort. Lord Miles Vorkosigan of Barrayar and his wife,... more

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Cryoburn (Miles Vorkosigan, Bk 14) by Lois McMaster Bujold

Kibou-daini is a planet obsessed with cheating death. Barrayaran Imperial Auditor Miles Vorkosigan can hardly disapprove -- he’s been cheating death his whole life, on the theory that turnabout is fair play. But when a Kibou-daini cryocorp -- an immortal company whose job it is to shepherd... more

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The Hallowed Hunt (Curse of Chalion, Bk 3) by Lois McMaster Bujold

An acclaimed legend in the field of fantasy and science fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold returns to the vivid and perilous world of her previous masterworks, the Hugo Award-winning Paladin of Souls and Hugo and World Fantasy Award-nominated The Curse of Chalion, with an epic tale of devotion and... more

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Turning Point (Sholan Alliance No 1) by Lisanne Norman

Cut off from earth by alien conquerors, the human colony on Keiss was slowly building an underground resistance movement to stand against the Valtegan invaders. But for many of the colonists, it was already too late. Her twin sister Elise captured by Valtegan soldiers, Carrie, telepathically... more

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Fortune's Wheel (Sholan Alliance, Bk 2) by Lisanne Norman

They had been brought together by mutual need when both their peoples were faced with the threat of the warlike Valtegans, an enemy bent on conquering any other race it encountered. She was Carrie, the daughter of the human governor of the Terran colony planet Keiss. He was Kusac, the son and... more

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Fire Margins (Sholan Alliance Bk 3) by Lisanne Norman

Carrie and Kusac -- she a human telepath, he a Sholan one - have together found a love stronger than all the differences between their two races. But now they have become the center of a power struggle between their peoples, as well as of one between the various Guilds and Clans on the Sholan... more

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Razor's Edge (Sholan Alliance, No 4) by Lisanne Norman

Carrie and Kusac - she a human telepath, he a Sholan one - have together formed a bond stronger than all the differnces between their two races. They have survived the political manipulations of both their peoples, as well as successfully walking the Fire Margins, journeying into the past with... more

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Dark Nadir (Sholan Alliance, Bk 5) by Lisanne Norman

The world of Jalna had revealed many secrets to the Sholan-Human teams sent there on a rescue mission. They had discovered one of the methods Valtegans used to control other races, ahd learned how deceitful one of their own allies had been, and were about to begin negotiations for an alliance... more

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Between Darkness and Light (Sholan Alliance, No 7) by Lisanne Norman

In the midst of unrest on his home world of Shola, Kusac has chosen to undertake a secret mission of which only those in the highest echelons of the Brotherhood are aware. And even they are not privy to all the information Kusac has uncovered, nor all the plans he has made. Carrie and Kaid... more

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Wizard for Hire: Storm Front / Fool Moon / Grave Peril (Dresden Files, Bks 1-3) by Ji...

Storm Front (Dresden Files, Bk 1) Harry Dresden is the best at what he does. Well, technically, he's the only at what he does. So when the Chicago P.D. has a case that transcends mortal creativity or capability, they come to him for answers. For the "everyday" world is actually... more

Storm Front (Dresden Files, Bk 1) Harry Dresden is the best at what he does. Well, technically, he's the only at what he does. So when the Chicago P.D. has a case that transcends mortal creativity or capability, they come to him for answers. For the "everyday" world is actually full of strange and magical things -- and most of them don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in. Takes a wizard to catch a -- well, whatever. There's just one problem. Business, to put it mildly, stinks. So when the police bring him in to consult on a grisly double murder committed with black magic, Harry's seeing dollar signs. But where there's black magic, there's a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry's name. And that's when things start to get... interesting. Magic. It can get a guy killed. Fool Moon (Dresden Files, Bk 2) Business has been slow. Okay, business has been dead. And not even of the undead variety. You would think Chicago would have a little more action for the only professional wizard in the phone book. But lately, Harry Dresden hasn't been able to dredge up any kind of work -- magical or mundane. But just when it looks like he can't afford his next meal, a murder comes along that requires his particular brand of supernatural expertise. A brutally mutilated corpse. Strange-looking paw prints. A full moon. Take three guesses -- and the first two don't count... Grave Peril (Dresden Files, Bk 3) Harry Dresden's faced some pretty terrifying foes during his career. Giant scorpions. Oversexed vampires. Psychotic werewolves. It comes with the territory when you're the only professional wizard in the Chicago area phone book. But in all Harry's years of supernatural sleuthing, he's never faced anything like this: the spirit world's gone postal. All over Chicago, ghosts are causing trouble -- and not just of the door-slamming, boo-shouting variety. These ghosts are tormented, violent, and deadly. Someone -- or something ? is purposely stirring them up to wreak unearthly havoc. But why? And why do so many of the victims have ties to Harry? If Harry doesn't figure it out soon, he could wind up a ghost himself....

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Changes (Dresden Files, Bk 12) by Jim Butcher

Long ago, Susan Rodriguez was Harry Dresden's lover -- until she was attacked by his enemies, leaving her torn between her own humanity and the bloodlust of the vampiric Red Court. Susan then disappeared to South America, where she could fight both her savage gift and those who cursed her... more

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Side Jobs: Stories from The Dresden Files (Dresden Files, Bk 12.5) by Jim Butcher

Here, together for the first time, are the shorter works of bestselling author Jim Butcher -- a compendium of cases that Harry Dresden and his cadre of allies managed to close in record time. The tales range from the deadly serious to the absurdly hilarious. Also included is a new,... more

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Ghost Story (Dresden Files, Bk 13) by Jim Butcher

The mighty wizard detective Harry Dresden wasn't doing well. In fact, he had been murdered by an unknown assassin. But being dead doesn't stop him when his friends are in danger. Except now he has nobody, and no magic to help him. And there are also several dark spirits roaming the... more

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Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 1) by Charlaine Harris

Sookie Stackhouse is just a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana. Until the vampire of her dreams walks into her life-and one of her coworkers checks out.... Maybe having a vampire for a boyfriend isn't such a bright idea.

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Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 2) by Charlaine Harris

When a vampire asks Sookie Stackhouse to use her telepathic skills to find another missing vampire, she agrees under one condition: the bloodsuckers must promise to let the humans go unharmed.

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Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 3) by Charlaine Harris

Sookie's boyfriend has been very distant-in another state, distant. Now she's off to Mississippi to mingle with the underworld at Club Dead-a little haunt where the vampire elite go to chill out. But when she finally finds Bill-caught in an act of betrayal-she's not sure whether to... more

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Dead To The World by Charlaine Harris

It's not every day that you come across a naked man on the side of the road. That's why cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse doesn't drive on by. Turns out the poor thing hasn't a clue who he is, but Sookie does. It's Eric the vampire-but now he's a kinder, gentler Eric. And a scared Eric,... more

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Dead as a Doornail (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 5) by Charlaine Harris

Cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse turns sleuth to investigate a mysterious sniper who has set his sights on the local changeling population, especially when her brother Jason becomes the prime suspect in the deadly attacks.

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Definitely Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 6) by Charlaine Harris

As a person with so few living relatives, Louisiana cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse really hated to lose one. But she never guessed that it would be her cousin Hadley -- a consort of the Vampire Queen of New Orleans. After all, technically speaking, Hadley was already dead. And now, as... more

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All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 7) by Charlaine Harris

Louisiana cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse has her hands full dealing with every sort of undead and paranormal creature imaginable. And after being betrayed by her longtime vampire love, Sookie must not only deal with a new man in her life-the shapeshifter Quinn-but also contend with the... more

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From Dead to Worse (Original MM Art) (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood) by Charlaine Harr...

New in the �addicting� New York Times bestselling series featuring Sookie Stackhouse. After the natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina and the manmade explosion at the vampire summit, everyone�human and otherwise�is stressed, including Louisiana cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse, who is trying... more

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Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 9) by Charlaine Harris

Except for Sookie Stackhouse, folks in Bon Temps, Louisiana, know little about vamps-and nothing about weres. Until now. The weres and shifters have finally decided to reveal their existence to the ordinary world. At first all goes well. Then the mutilated body of a were-panther is found... more

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Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10 / True Blood) by Charlaine Harris

Still reeling from the deaths of her fairy cousin, Claudine, and many others in 2009's Dead and Gone, Sookie Stackhouse struggles with paranormal politics in her entertaining if slow-moving 10th outing. When Claudine's triplet, Claude, appears at her doorstep, Sookie reluctantly allows... more

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Dead Reckoning (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 11) by Charlaine Harris

With her knack for being in trouble's way, Sookie witnesses the firebombing of Merlotte's, the bar where she works. Since Sam Merlotte is now known to be two-natured, suspicion falls immediately on the anti-shifters in the area. Sookie suspects otherwise, but her attention is divided... more

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A Touch of Dead (Sookie Stackhouse) by Charlaine Harris

Sookie short story collection: Fairy dust -- Dracula night -- One word answer -- Lucky -- Gift wrap.

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Past Imperative (Great Game, Bk 1) by Dave Duncan

Edward Exeter, seemingly a golden child of a golden age, has a past spattered with tragedy and blood. His present is marred by the outbreak of the Great War, and it is further stained by the death of his friend, Timothy Bodgley, in circumstances that leave Edward in hospital, implicated as... more

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Present Tense: Round Two of the Great Game (Duncan, Dave, Great Game, Round 2.) by Da...

A masterful world-builder and award-winning fantasist nonpareil, DAVE DUNCAN carries us through the hidden portals that link two war-wounded worlds...into a miraculous realm where mortals become gods. THE GREAT GAME IS AFOOT! In the midst of the horror of the first World War, a stranger falls... more

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Future Indefinite (Great Game/Dave Duncan, Round 3) by Dave Duncan & Avon Books

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The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley

Book Club Edition - When Harry Crewe's father dies, she leaves her Homeland to travel east, to Istan, the last outpost of the Homelander empire, where her elder brother is stationed.Harry is drawn to the bleak landscape of the northeast frontier, so unlike the green hills of her Homeland. The... more

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The Hero and the Crown (Damar, Bk 2) by Robin McKinley

Robin McKinley's mesmerizing history of Damar is the stuff that legends are made of. The Hero and the Crown is a dazzling "prequel" to The Blue Sword. Aerin is the only child of the king of Damar, and should be his rightful heir. But she is also the daughter of a witchwoman of... more

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Deerskin by Robin McKinley

As Princess Lissar reaches womanhood, it is clear to all the kingdom that in her breathtaking beauty she is the mirror image of her mother, the queen. But this seeming blessing forces her to flee for safety from her father's lust and madness. With her loyal dog Ash at her side, Lissar will... more

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Sunshine by Robin McKinley

Rae Seddon, nicknamed Sunshine, lived a quiet life working at her stepfather's bakery. There are places in the world where darkness rules, where it's unwise to walk. Sunshine knew that. One night, she went out to the lake for some peace and quiet. There hadn't been any... more

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Spindle's End by Robin McKinley

All the creatures of the forest and field and riverbank knew the infant was special. She was the princess, spirited away from the evil fairy Pernicia on her name-day. But the curse was cast: Rosie was fated to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into a poisoned sleep--a... more

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Rose Daughter (Folktales) by Robin McKinley

Twenty years ago, Robin McKinley dazzled readers with the power of her novel Beauty. Now this extraordinarily gifted novelist returns to the story of Beauty and the Beast with a fresh perspective, ingenuity, and mature insight. With Rose Daughter, she presents her finest and most deeply felt... more

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Chalice by Robin McKinley

As the newly appointed Chalice, Mirasol is the most important member of the Master�s Circle. It is her duty to bind the Circle, the land and its people together with their new Master. But the new Master of Willowlands is a Priest of Fire, only drawn back into the human world by the sudden death... more

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A Game of Thrones (Song of Ice and Fire, Bk 1) by George R. R. Martin

Long ago, in a time forgotten, a preternatural event threw the seasons out of balance. In a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, trouble is brewing. The cold is returning, and in the frozen wastes to the north of Winterfell, sinister and supernatural forces are massing... more

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A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Bk 2) by George R. R. Martin

Time is out of joint. The summer of peace and plenty, ten years long, is drawing to a close, and the harsh, chill winter approaches like an angry beast. Two great leaders--Lord Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon--who held sway over an age of enforced peace are dead...victims of royal treachery.... more

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A Storm of Swords (Song of Ice and Fire, Bk 3) by George R. R. Martin

Rarely has there been a tale as gripping, or one as likely to seize the minds and hearts of a generation, as George R. R. Martin's epic high fantasy series. In A Game of Thrones, an ancient kingdom was torn by the ambitions of ruthless men and women; in A Clash of Kings, war, sorcery, and... more

Rarely has there been a tale as gripping, or one as likely to seize the minds and hearts of a generation, as George R. R. Martin's epic high fantasy series. In A Game of Thrones, an ancient kingdom was torn by the ambitions of ruthless men and women; in A Clash of Kings, war, sorcery, and madness swept over the kingdom like a voracious beast of prey. Now, as the brutal struggle for power nears its tumultuous climax, the battered and divided kingdom faces its most terrifying invasion -- one that is being spearheaded from beyond the grave.... A Storm Of Swords Of the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as violently as ever, as alliances are made and broken. Joffrey, of House Lannister, sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the land of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall. But young Robb, of House Stark, still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King's Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne. Meanwhile, making her way across a blood-drenched continent is the exiled queen, Daenerys, mistress of the only three dragons still left in the world. Filled with the stench of death and decay from the destructive dynastic war, Daenerys is gathering allies and strength for an assault on King's Landing, hoping to win back the crown she believes is rightfully hers. But as opposing forces maneuver for the final titanic showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings bent on overwhelming the Seven Kingdoms arrives from the outermost line of civilization. In their vanguard is a horde of mythical Others -- a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable. And as the future of the land hangs in the balance, no one will rest in the quest for victory until the Seven Kingdoms have exploded in a veritable storm of swords.... Brilliantly conceived and grand in scope, A Storm of Swords is the incredible tale of a world of harsh beauty and powerful magic, torn by treachery, ravaged by brutality, and consumed by greed and ambition. It portrays a war-torn landscape in which nobles and commoners, heroes and villains, the freeborn and the enslaved, all struggle to survive and to find their destinies... along with the dazzling bounty and wondrous enchantment that was once their birthright in the Seven Kingdoms.

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A Feast for Crows (Song of Ice and Fire, Bk 4) by George R. R. Martin

Few books have captivated the imagination and won the devotion and praise of readers and critics everywhere as has George R. R. Martin’s monumental epic cycle of high fantasy. Now, in A Feast for Crows, Martin delivers the long-awaited fourth book of his landmark series, as a kingdom torn... more

Few books have captivated the imagination and won the devotion and praise of readers and critics everywhere as has George R. R. Martin’s monumental epic cycle of high fantasy. Now, in A Feast for Crows, Martin delivers the long-awaited fourth book of his landmark series, as a kingdom torn asunder finds itself at last on the brink of peace...only to be launched on an even more terrifying course of destruction. A Feast for Crows It seems too good to be true. After centuries of bitter strife and fatal treachery, the seven powers dividing the land have decimated one another into an uneasy truce. Or so it appears.... With the death of the monstrous King Joffrey, Cersei is ruling as regent in King’s Landing. Robb Stark’s demise has broken the back of the Northern rebels, and his siblings are scattered throughout the kingdom like seeds on barren soil. Few legitimate claims to the once desperately sought Iron Throne still exist -- or they are held in hands too weak or too distant to wield them effectively. The war, which raged out of control for so long, has burned itself out. But as in the aftermath of any climactic struggle, it is not long before the survivors, outlaws, renegades, and carrion eaters start to gather, picking over the bones of the dead and fighting for the spoils of the soon-to-be dead. Now in the Seven Kingdoms, as the human crows assemble over a banquet of ashes, daring new plots and dangerous new alliances are formed, while surprising faces -- some familiar, others only just appearing -- are seen emerging from an ominous twilight of past struggles and chaos to take up the challenges ahead. It is a time when the wise and the ambitious, the deceitful and the strong will acquire the skills, the power, and the magic to survive the stark and terrible times that lie before them. It is a time for nobles and commoners, soldiers and sorcerers, assassins and sages to come together and stake their fortunes... and their lives. For at a feast for crows, many are the guests -- but only a few are the survivors.

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A Dance with Dragons (Song of Ice and Fire, Bk 5) by George R. R. Martin

In the aftermath of a colossal battle, Daenerys Targaryen rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has thousands of enemies, and many have set out to find her. Fleeing from Westeros with a price on his head, Tyrion Lannister, too, is making his way... more

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King's Dragon (Crown of Stars, Bk 1) by Kate Elliott

Though King Henry holds the crown of Wendar, his reign has long been contested by his elder half-sister Sabella, who is making her second attempt to take the throne. There are many eager to flock to her banner, and Sabella has ways to bring others to her cause. Aside from this internal strife,... more

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Prince of Dogs (Crown of Stars, Bk 2) by Kate Elliott

Sanglant -- the Prince of Dogs, King Henry's bastard son: though believed dead by all who could succor him, he is being held captive in the city of Gent by Bloodheart, the Eika warlord. Cursed by his mother's blood with an inability to die, he struggles to maintain the last shreds of his... more

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The Burning Stone (Crown of Stars, Vol. 3) by Kate Elliott

In the third volume of this astonishing Nebula Award-nominated fantasy series, the many plot strands created in the first two novels become more tightly interwoven-as the time of the cataclysm nears when people and places long sundered by magic will once again reside in the same time and... more

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Child of Flame (Crown of Stars, Bk 4) by Kate Elliott

Child of Flame takes us far beyond the borders of the war-torn kingdoms of Wendar and Varre as Alain is drawn into the heart of an ancient conflict between humankind and their dread enemy, the Cursed Ones; Liath faces her most difficult trial in a land of exile; and Sanglant struggles to reach... more

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The Gathering Storm (Crown of Stars, Book 5) by Kate Elliott

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In the Ruins (Crown of Stars, Bk 6) by Kate Elliott

The long-awaited cataclysm has reshaped the very land and seas, and disrupted the war for the empire. Now all who have survived the return of the spell-exiled Aoi lands must find a way to mend their shattered territories and take a stand against their enemies in a power struggle that may forge... more

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Crown of Stars (Crown of Stars, No 7) by Kate Elliott

The land is beginning to recover from the cataclysmic return of the spell-cast Aoi lands to earth. But many new alliances are forming even as Sanglant struggles to legitimize his own leadership. The Aoi are carrying out random attacks-while implicating him as their leader. Stronghand has begun a... more

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A Song for Arbonne by Guy Gavriel Kay

Blaise of Gorhaut is a warrior. He fought for his king and country, until the king died with an arrow in his eye at the battle of Iersen Bridge, and a dishonorable treaty ceded a good part of his country to foreign hands. He has broken relations with his father, adviser to the king of Gorhaut,... more

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The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay

A Master Storyteller Creates an Enduring Legend of His Own Over the centuries, the once stern rulers of Al-Rassan have been seduced by sensuous pleasures. Now King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, adding city after city to his realm, aided by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar... more

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Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay

From Publishers Weekly Kay ( The Fionavar Tapestry ) brings to life a layered, pragmatic world of magic and difficult choices, where brutality and beauty coexist. Eight of the nine provinces of the Peninsula of the Palm, on a world with two moons, have fallen to the warrior sorcerers Brandin of... more

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The Summer Tree (Fionavar Tapestry, Bk 1) by Guy Gavriel Kay

It all began with a lecture that introduced five university students to a man who would change their lives, a wizard who could take them from Earth to the heart of the first of all worlds -- Fionavar. And take them Loren Silvercloak did, for his need -- the need of Fionavar and all the worlds --... more

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The Wandering Fire (Fionavar Tapestry, Bk 2) by Guy Gavriel Kay

A mage's power has brought five university students from our world into a realm where an ancient evil has freed itself from captivity to wreak revenge on its enemies. Praise for The Fionavar Tapestry: One of the very best fantasies to have appeared since Tolkien. (Andre Norton) Kay's... more

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The Darkest Road (Fionavar Tapestry, Bk 3) by Guy Gavriel Kay

Concluding "The Fionavar Tapestry", this book carries the heroes from our world to the final battle for Fionavar against the evil of Rakoth Maugrim. On a ghost-ship the legendary warrior, Arthur Pendragon, and Pwyll Twiceborn, Lord of the Summer Tree, sail to confront the Unraveller.

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Greendaughter by Anne Logston

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Wild Blood by Anne Logston

Ria isn't just any elf. She's been promised in marriage to a human in the hope of reuniting the splintered alliance between both worlds. But first, Ria must convince the elves to make peace with their enemies. And she has to convince herself that she is happy among humans.

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Shadow by Anne Logston

Shadow, a light-hearted elfen thief, returns to her homeland after several centuries' absence only to find the elves have been forced to coexist, albeit uneasily, with humans. When she steals a magical bracelet, she's caught in the middle of a plot that may tear the city--and the alliance--apart... more

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Shadow Dance (Shadow & Dagger, Bk 3) by Anne Logston

A deadly plague is sweeping through Allanmere, brought by a stranger whose race vanished long before the humans of Allanmere, or the elves of the forest, came to the land. Now Shadow must lead that stranger and her best friend Donya into the deadly swamp known as the Dim Reaches in search of a... more

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Shadow Hunt by Anne Logston

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Dagger's Point by Anne Logston

A quest for self. Part elf, part human - and part mysterious Kresh - Jaellyn's mixed blood gives her the strange power to warp magic. But her Kresh legacy carries a heavy price: a missing portion of her soul, and a body frozen in childhood. With her best friend, Tanis, Jael... more

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Daggers Edge by Anne Logston

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The Unlikely Ones (Pigs Don't Fly, Bk 1) by Mary Brown

A young girl who hides beneath a mask, a crow, a toad, a goldfish, and a kitten make an unlikely band of unheroic heroes. Yet each needs the other to discover the secret that can restore them to health and happiness.

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The Unexpected Dragon: Pigs Don't Fly / Master of Many Treasures / Dragonne's Eg by M...

Pigs Don't Fly -- Pigs Don't Fly tells the story of a most unlikely heroine and her equally unlikely band of fellow adventurers -- a blaspheming dog, broken-down horse, crippled pigeon, half-dead tortoise and flying pig. All Summer wanted was to settle down . . . and the amnesiac, blind... more

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Blue Moon Rising (Darkwood, Bk 1) by Simon R. Green

Rupert didn't especially want to be a prince. And he certainly never asked to be the second son of a royal line that really didn't need a spare. So he was sent out to slay a dragon and prove himself-a quest straight out of legend. But he also discovered the kinds of things legends tend to leave... more

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Beyond The Blue Moon (Hawk and Fisher, Bk 7) by Simon R. Green

Fifteen years ago, Prince Rupert and Princess Julia saved the Forest Kingdom from the long night of the Blue Moon. In the aftermath they were heroes. Now Hawk & Fisher are tough cops in the crime-torn city of Haven. The last thing they need is a reminder of who they once were. But... more

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The Spellkey by Ann Downer

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The Glass Salamander by Ann Downer

Caitlin's training as a seer on the isle Chameol is interrupted by the return of the evil necromancer Myrrhlock, while her lost lover the Badger investigates an outbreak of madness in two of the lower kingdoms. Sequel to "The Spellkey."

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Books of the Keepers by Ann Downer

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Shadow Magic (Lyra, Bk 1) by Patricia C. Wrede

In Alkyra, children's tales are told of a time long past when humankind shared the land with folk who had magic in their blood and bones: the small, fierce Wyrd of the forests; the proud Shee in their mountains citadel carved of ice-white rock; and the shimmering Neira of the dark sea. As a... more

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Daughter of Witches (Lyra, Bk 2) by Patricia C. Wrede

In the oppressive city of Drinn, a trio of magical strangers offers a servant girl the chance of a new life Drinn is not a safe place to be a witch. Ranira knows that better than most, for when she was just a child, the temple guards burned her parents at the stake for practicing magic. Now an... more

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The Seven Towers by Patricia Wrede

They are seven players in a game of deadly magic— Eltiron, Prince of Sevarin; Crystalorn, Princess of Barinash; Ranlyn, the desert rider; Jermain, the outlaw; Vandaris, the soldier; Carachel, the Wizard-King; and Amberglas, the sorceress. Each of them has a secret, and each fights his or... more

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The Harp of Imach Thyssel (Lyra, Bk 3) by Patricia C. Wrede

The harp was not imposing -- it was small and plain, its surface covered with nicks and scratches. Nonetheless, it was one of the greatest treasures in the world of Lyra -- for its music could make a dying man whole or a whole city die, according to the songs of old. The harp had been lost for... more

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The Raven Ring (Lyra, Bk 5) by Patricia C. Wrede

The world of Lyra is the world of two moons which humans share with the folk of magic; the silvery people of the ancient Shee, the elusive forest-dwelling Wyrd, and the dreaded Shadow Born, whose evil seeps into men's hearts and the shadows of the world. In this brand-new Lyra adventure,... more

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The Enchanted Forest Chronicles: Dealing with Dragons / Searching for Dragons / Calli...

Collected together for the first time are Patricia C. Wrede's hilarious adventure stories about Cimorene, the princess who refuses to be proper. Every one of Cimorene's adventures is included in its paperback edition--Dealing with Dragons, Searching for Dragons, Calling on Dragons, and Talking... more

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The Folk of the Air by Peter S. Beagle

When Farrell returned to Avicenna after years away, he found his oldest friend Ben living with an older woman, Sia. Ben was also mixed up with the League for Archaic Pleasures--a group that playacted at medieval chivalry. Nothing was quite as it seemed. Some members of the League were not... more

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The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle

Adults and children the world over have fallen in love with Beagle's timeless classic, The Last Unicorn. Now, in this historic publication, Beagle's richly inventive novel springs to life in beautifully rendered illustrations that perfectly evoke the mystery and magic of one of man's... more

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A Fine and Private Place by Peter S. Beagle

This classic, mesmerizing tale from the author of The Last Unicorn is a journey between the realms of the living and the dead, and the eternal power of love. Michael Morgan was not ready to die, but his funeral was carried out just the same. Trapped in the dark limbo between life and death as a... more

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Incarceron (Incarceron, Bk 1) by Catherine Fisher

Incarceron is a prison so vast that it contains not only cells, but also metal forests, dilapidated cities, and vast wilderness. Finn, a seventeen-year-old prisoner, has no memory of his childhood and is sure that he came from Outside Incarceron. Very few prisoners believe that there is an... more

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Sapphique (Incarceron, Bk 2) by Catherine Fisher

Finn has escaped from the terrible living Prison of Incarceron, but its memory torments him, because his brother Keiro is still inside. Outside, Claudia insists he must be king, but Finn doubts even his own identity. Is he the lost prince Giles? Or are his memories no more than another construct... more

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Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, Bk 1) by Ann Aguirre

By all accounts, Sirantha Jax should have burned out years ago... As the carrier of a rare gene, Jax has the ability to jump ships through grimspace -- a talent that cuts into her life expectancy but makes her a highly prized navigator for the Corp. But then the ship she's... more

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Nor Crystal Tears (Humanx Commonwealth, Bk 9) by Alan Dean Foster

Before Man and insectlike Thranx had become allies, when the reptilian AAnn were just occasional raiders of Thranx colony worlds, one young Thranx agricultural expert lived a life of quiet desperation. A dreamer in a world of sensible, stable beings, Ryo buried himself in his work --... more

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Ender's Game (Ender, Bk 1) by Orson Scott Card

Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin lives with his kind but distant parents, his... more

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Speaker for the Dead (Ender Wiggin, Bk 2) by Orson Scott Card

This New York Times bestseller is the direct sequel to the classic Ender's Game from Orson Scott Card, winner of the Nebula and Hugo Awards. In the aftermath of his terrible war, Ender Wiggin disappeared, and a powerful voice arose: the Speaker for the Dead, who told the true story of the... more

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Xenocide (Ender Wiggin) by Orson Scott Card

On Lusitania, Ender found a world where humans and pequininos and the Hive Queen could all live together; where three very different intelligent species could find common ground at last. Or so he thought. But Lusitania also harbors the descolada, a virus which kills all humans it infects, but... more

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Children of the Mind (Ender, Bk 4) by Orson Scott Card

The planet Lusitania is home to three sentient species: the Pequeninos; a large colony of humans; and the Hive Queen, brought there by Ender. But once against the human race has grown fearful; the Starways Congress has gathered a fleet to destroy Lusitania. Jane, the evolved computer... more

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First Meetings : In the Enderverse (Enders, 3) by Orson Scott Card

Welcome to the Enderverse.When "Ender's Game" was first published as a novella twenty-five years ago few would have predicted that it would become one of the most successful ventures in publishing history. Expanded into a novel in 1985, Ender's Game won both the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award... more

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Ender's Shadow (Ender) by Orson Scott Card

Orson Scott Card brings us back to the very beginning of his brilliant Ender Quartet, with a novel that allows us to reenter that world anew. With all the power of his original creation, Card has created a parallel volume to Ender's Game, a book that expands and compliments the first, enhancing... more

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Shadow of the Hegemon (Ender) by Orson Scott Card

The War is over, won by Ender Wiggin and his team of brilliant child-warriors. The enemy is destroyed, the human race is saved. Ender himself refuses to return to the planet, but his crew has gone home to their families, scattered across the globe. The battle school is no more.But with the... more

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Shadow Puppets (Ender Wiggin Saga) by Orson Scott Card

Bestselling author Orson Scott Card brings to life a new chapter in the saga of Ender's Earth.Earth and its society have been changed irrevocably in the aftermath of Ender Wiggin's victory over the Formics. The unity forced upon the warring nations by an alien enemy has shattered. Nations are... more

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Dune by Frank Herbert

Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud'dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family--and would bring to... more

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Dune Messiah (Dune Chronicles, Bk 2) by Frank Herbert

The bestselling science fiction series of all time continues! This second installment explores new developments on the desert planet Arrakis, with its intricate social order and its strange threatening environment. DUNE MESSIAH picks up the story of the man known as Maud'dib, heir to a power... more

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Children of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Bk 3) by Frank Herbert

The sand-blasted world of Arrakis has become green, watered and fertile. Old Paul Atreides, who led the desert Fremen to political and religious domination of the galaxy, is gone. But for the children of Dune, the very blossoming of their land contains the seeds of its own destruction. The... more

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Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein

Starship Troopers is a classic novel by one of science fictions greatest writers of all time and is now a Tri-Star movie. In one of Heinleins most controversial bestsellers, a recruit of the future goes through the toughest boot camp in the universe and into battle with the Terran Mobile... more

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Red Planet by Robert A. Heinlein

Jim Marlow and his strange-looking Martian friend Willis were allowed to travel only so far. But one day Willis unwittingly tuned into a treacherous plot that threatened all the colonists on Mars, and it set Jim off on a terrfying adventure that could save--or destroy--them all!

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The Book of Morgaine: Gate of Ivrel; Well of Shiuan; Fires of Azeroth by C. J. Cherry...

Seekers of adventure, prepare for a tale that will seize your imagination and set your pluse racing! THE BOOK OF MORGAINE is three stirring novels in one volume: Gate of Ivrel, Well of Shiuan and the just-completed final book of the saga, Fires of Azeroth. It was the awesome legacy of a lost... more

Seekers of adventure, prepare for a tale that will seize your imagination and set your pluse racing! THE BOOK OF MORGAINE is three stirring novels in one volume: Gate of Ivrel, Well of Shiuan and the just-completed final book of the saga, Fires of Azeroth. It was the awesome legacy of a lost race--a way to move through time and space instantaneously. The qhal who found the Gate mastered its technology and built Gates on other planets. Then, drunk with limitless power, they created civilizations, idly manipulating lesser life forms. Those subject species plodded through time. But each "now" grew tedious to qhal, and while they didn't venture into the past--afraid of descroying what already existed--they recklessly sought the future. And the future became crowded with so many generations that reality rippled with the strange possibilities they had unleashed. Until, finally, the fabric of time convulsed and imploded. Whole worlds were ruined. Only the Gates went unscathed, and eventually humans found them. But men had been victims of the qhal and feared the Gates' power. So they sent a hundred people on a desperate mission to seal every portal from the far side of time. None could ever return. Many of the hundred went mad and many more died of the task. Morgaine was the last of them; one woman armed with a terrifying weapon that contained all that was understood of Gates--a sword called Changeling... Vanye was ilin--a warrior in exile. All that he knew of Morgaine he had learned from the fearful legends his people told. Yet when he saw a frost-haired woman ride out of the place men called Morgaine's Tomb, he was transfixed by something more than superstitious dread. He was in need, and Morgaine gave him food and shelter. But next morning she claimed his service and his loyalty for one year. It was her right, according to ancient law. From that moment on, Vanye and Morgaine belonged to one another. They would face horror together--a being capable of stealing men's bodies and creatures from planets humans had never seen. They would bring hope and hatred to a drowning world, and war to a world that had been at peace for centuries. Vanye would wield Changeling, and he would come to hate the Gates, but he would follow Morgaine through them into eternity. For he was her ilin--and her awful task had become his own.

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White Wing by Gordon Kendall

Earth is gone, blown to bits in battle with the alien Sejiedi. Now the remnants of humanity fight on, in uneasy alliance with the Galactic League--their only purpose to avenge their world, their only pride the Honor of the Wing. But League politics will not tolerate pride in a refugee people,... more

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Starwolf by Edmond Hamilton

Starwolf - an early eighties omnibus of the three sixties Starwolf novels. The Weapon From Beyond; The Closed Worlds; World Of the Starwolves; ------ Morgan Chane is a Starwolf-a member of the most infamous band of interstellar pirates in the galaxy-basically meaning he was one of a band of... more

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Beholder's Eye (Web Shifters, Bk 1) by Julie E. Czerneda

They are the last survivors of their race, beings who live on and communicate through energy, who are capable of assuming the shape of any other species. When their youngest member is assigned to a world considered safe to explore, she is captured by the natives. To escape, she must violate the... more

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Helm by Steven Gould

After global devastation, the last remnants of Earth sent a handful of colonists of a distant terraformed world to give humanity one last, desperate chance. Unable to provide the technology required for an advanced civilization, the founders instilled in the colonists a strict code of conduct... more

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Little Fuzzy by H. Beam Piper

A delightful sci-fi classic about the new human race--Fuzzy Sapiens!

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Fuzzy Sapiens (Fuzzy Sapiens, Bk 2) by H. Beam Piper

The Pendarvis Decision has declared the Fuzzies to be intelligent beings-- guaranteeing them protection and security. But just how much were those assurances worth? The Fuzzies were about to find out.... Someone was going to make big profits by exploiting them, and there wasn't much that could... more

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Fuzzies and Other People (Fuzzies, Bk 3) by H. Beam Piper

There were still so many things Fuzzies had to learn. ...that's the final line of H.Beam Piper's classic Fuzzy Sapiens, where the story broke off twenty years ago. Following Piper's tragic suicide in 1964, there were persistent rumors that he had written a sequel to Fuzzy... more

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Fuzzy Bones by Michael Whelan & William Tuning

Now that the rights of the Fuzzies have been established legally, the decent people of Zarathustra are ready to get on with the development of the planet. But, there are so many nagging questions about the Fuzzies. For example, why is their biologically so dissimilar to every other living thing... more

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Golden Dream: A Fuzzy Odyssey by Ardath Mayhar

In their hidden valley high in the mountains of the planet Zarathustra lived the golden creatures who called themselves the "Gashta," but were known to men as "Fuzzies." Here is the story of their ancient culture, and of how they encountered the invaders who called themselves "human beings."

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The Golden One (Alien Chronicles, Bk 1) by Deborah Chester

For centuries, the kingdom of the beautiful, reptilian Viis flourished. But time, plague, and their own short-sighted arrogance have taken their toll, and an empire that once ruled scores of systems is now concentrated on one decaying homeworld. But Sahmrand Kaa -- ruler of the Viis -- is... more

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The Crimson Claw (LucasFilm's Alien Chronicles, Book 2) by Deborah Chester

The master reptilian Viis beat, sell, and kill at whim the Abiru slaves they rule. But their corruption is destroying them. And Ampris--a slave forced to fight as a gladiator--will powerfully lead the fight for her oppressed people.

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The Crystal Eye (LucasFilm's Alien Chronicles, Book 3) by Deborah Chester

Ampris thought her gladiator days were behind her until she discovered the truth behind the enslavement of the Aarouns under the Viis--causing her to take up arms against tyranny one final time.

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A Plague of Demons & Other Stories by Keith Laumer

A complete novel of science fiction adventure and a host of short novels in one large volume. A Plague of Demons: One man found out the secret behind the aliens who controlled the world, harvesting "dead" soldiers to fight wars on distant worlds-and only he could stop them, if he could keep... more

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Annals of the Dinochrome Brigade (Bolo, Bk 1) by Keith Laumer

WARRIORS OF THE FUTURE Unrivaled in the history of artillery and unsurpassed in its ability to reason, Bolo replaces man in that most human of endeavors: war. In these scintillating tales of the ever-advancing Dinochrome Brigade, the most effective weapons ever devised tell their own... more

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The Unconquerable (Bolos, Bk 2) by Bill Fawcett (Editor) & Keith Laumer (Creator)

Anthology. The Unconquerable continues the amplified history of the Bolo, an almost indestructible, nearly unstoppable tank controlled by a sophisticated artificial intelligence. Standing guard as the tireless protectors of the human race, the electronic Bolos fight against alien... more

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The Triumphant (Bolos, Bk 3) by Keith Laumer & David Weber & Linda Evans

A collection of short stories continues the amplified history of the Bolo, a nearly indestructible tank/artificial intelligence that changes the shape of the galaxy, and includes the tale of a knight who is driven to the edge by those he protects.

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Last Stand (Bolos, Bk 4) by Keith Laumer

Even a terminally damaged Bolo is still an opponent to reckon with, and as long as a Bolo's artificial intelligence retains a flicker of consciousness, its indomitable drive to defend the human race against all enemies will propel it forward. Bolos can be destroyed -- but they never surrender!

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The Winds of Altair by Ben Bova

Earth is an old planet, and her teeming masses are running out of resources...and time. A path to the stars seems the only answer and it is up to men such as Jeff Holman to discover a haven for Earth's millions. Altair VI is one such planet, and Holman is determined to transform this world into... more

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The Complete Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. More than 30 million of the... more

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The Big Over Easy (Nursery Crime, Bk 1) by Jasper Fforde

It's Easter in Reading--a bad time for eggs--and no one can remember the last sunny day. Ovoid D-class nursery celebrity Humpty Stuyvesant Van Dumpty III, minor baronet, ex-convict, and former millionaire philanthropist, is found shattered to death beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. All... more

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The Fourth Bear (Nursery Crime, Bk 2) by Jasper Fforde

The Gingerbreadman: Psychopath, sadist, genius, convicted murderer and biscuit is loose in the streets of Reading. It isn't Jack Spratt's case. He and Mary Mary have been reassigned due to falling levels of nursery crime, and The NCD is once more in jeopardy. That is, until a chance encounter... more

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The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next, Bk 1) by Jasper Fforde

In Jasper Fforde's Great Britain, circa 1985, time travel is routine, cloning is a reality (dodos are the resurrected pet of choice), and literature is taken very, very seriously. England is a virtual police state where an aunt can get lost (literally) in a Wordsworth poem and forging Byronic... more

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Lost in a Good Book (Thursday Next, Bk 2) by Jasper Fforde

Detective Thursday Next is back for another round of time traveling and bookish sleuthing after Fforde's successful debut, The Eyre Affair. Like his earlier novel, this one is set in the U.K., in an alternate version of our universe-one in which time travel is possible and the boundaries between... more

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The Well of Lost Plots (Thursday Next, Bk 3) by Jasper Fforde

When soon-to-be single parent Thursday Next emerges from her comfortable life inside an unpublished book, she steps into a new age of fictional narrative. The entire book world is abuzz with anticipation of an improved Text Operating System that moves from the 8-plot to the new 32-plot story... more

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Something Rotten (Thursday Next, Bk 4) by Jasper Fforde

Detective Thursday Next has had her fill of her responsibilities as the Bellman in Jurisfiction, enough with Emperor Zhark's pointlessly dramatic entrances, outbreaks of slapstick raging across pulp genres, and hacking her hair off to fill in for Joan of Arc. Packing up her son, Friday, Thursday... more

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First Among Sequels (Thursday Next, Bk 5) by Jasper Fforde

It's been fourteen years since Thursday pegged out at the 1988 SuperHoop, and Friday is now a difficult sixteen year old. However, Thursday's got bigger problems. Sherlock Holmes is killed at the Rheinback Falls and his series is stopped in its tracks. And before this can be corrected, Miss... more

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Divine Misfortune by A. Lee Martinez

Teri and Phil had never needed their own personal god. But when Phil is passed up for a promotion -- again -- it's time to take matters into their own hands. And look online. Choosing a god isn't as simple as you would think. There are too many choices; and they often have very hefty... more

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A Nameless Witch by A. Lee Martinez

A tale of vengeance, true love, and cannibalism Being born undead can have its disadvantages, such as eternal youth and flawless beauty ---things most unsuitable for a witch. Hiding behind the guise of a grimy old crone, the witch is content living outside Fort Stalwart with her unlikely band... more

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Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez

Welcome to Gil’s All Night Diner, where zombie attacks are a regular occurrence and you never know what might be lurking in the freezer. . . .Duke and Earl are just passing through Rockwood county in their pick-up truck when they stop at the diner for a quick bite to eat. They aren’t... more

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In the Company of Ogres by A. Lee Martinez

For someone who's immortal, Never Dead Ned manages to die with alarming frequency -- he just has the annoying habit of rising from the grave. But this soldier might be better off dead than face his latest assignment. Ogre Company is a motley, undisciplined group of soldiers whose leaders... more

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Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, Bk 1) by Gail Carriger

Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette. Where to go from there? From bad to worse... more

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Changeless (Parasol Protectorate, Bk 2) by Gail Carriger

Alexia Maccon, now known as the Lady Maccon, awakens in the wee hours of the mid-afternoon to find her husband, who should be decently asleep like any normal werewolf, yelling at the top of his lungs. Then he disappears - leaving her to deal with a regiment of supernatural soldiers encamped on... more

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Blameless (Parasol Protectorate, Bk 3) by Gail Carriger

Quitting her husband's house and moving back in with her horrible family, Lady Maccon is the scandal of the London season. Queen Victoria dismisses her from the Shadow Council, and the only person who can explain anything, Lord Akeldama, unexpectedly leaves town. To top it all off, Alexia... more

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Heartless (Parasol Protectorate, Bk 4) by Gail Carriger

Lady Alexia Maccon, soulless, is at it again, only this time the trouble is not her fault. When a mad ghost threatens the queen, Alexia is on the case, following a trail that leads her deep into her husband's past. Top that off with a sister who has joined the suffragette movement... more

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Goblin Quest (Jig the Goblin, Bk 1) by Jim C. Hines

Jig the Goblin was the runtiest member of an admittedly puny race. Jig was scrawny, so nearsighted as to be almost blind, and had such a poor self-image that when he chose a god to worship it was one of the forgotten ones -- after all, what other sort of god would have him as a worshiper? He... more

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Goblin Hero (Jig the Goblin, Bk 2) by Jim C. Hines

They call him Jig Dragonslayer, and who is he to deny a legend. After all, common sense -- something in very short supply among goblins -- has a lot to do with Jig's continued existence. Though he's been captured by adventurers and dragged unwillingly along on their foolish quest,... more

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Goblin War (Jig the Goblin, Bk 3) by Jim C. Hines

If you think it's hard being a hobgoblin or a human, try living a goblin's life for a while. In fact, try imagining what it's like to be the runtiest goblin in the caves, the lone worshiper of a god who's been forgotten for a good reason, and the target everyone points to at the... more

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Chicks in Chainmail by Esther Friesner

Here they come, and they're out for blood. For too long, they say, have hot blooded babes in brass and chain-link bikinis been held up to scorn as the embodiment of male fantasy wish-fulfillment and non-functionality. You think their swords won't cut, their clubs won't crush? You think they look... more

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Did You Say Chicks?! (Chicks in Chainmail, Bk 2) by Esther Friesner (Editor)

Those Chicks in Chainmail are Baaack--And They Are Not Amused! A Brief Word from the Characters: We seem to have a Failure to Communicate here. Hey, it's okay with us that Chicks in Chainmail was so popular, and reached #3 on the Locus bestseller list, and everybody wanted more, please.... more

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Chicks 'N Chained Males by Esther Friesner

Continuing a great tradition, Chicks 'n Chained Males is not what you think. That place is down the block, on another street, in another city. In fact, if that's what you're looking for, one of our Chicks, Helga her name is, will be over shortly to give you a send-off you won't soon forget. (The... more

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Turn the Other Chick (Chicks in Chainmail, Bk 5) by Esther Friesner

One good turn deserves another and those unpredictable amazons are back, swords sharpened, chainmail polished, and makeup in place, ready to fight the good fight on the field of battle (and also on the bookstore shelves). And if you think they're just male wish-fulfilment fantasies,... more

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Mathemagics (Chicks in Chainmail) by Margaret Ball

The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword (But Sometimes Paper Just Isn't Enough...) Just because mild-mannered suburban mom Riva Konneva was a warrior woman from an alternate reality didn't mean she got out of going on field trips. Nor could she just slash and hack her way through... more

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Maureen Birnbaum, Barbarian Swordsperson: The Complete Stories by George Alec Effinge...

Like, there she was, Maureen Danielle "Muffy" Birnbaum--in a cute little ski outfit from L. L. Bean--all set to go barreling down a gorgeous, snow-covered mountain in Vermont, when she got this weird feeling inside. Next thing she new, she was standing stark naked un Mars, up to her ankles in... more

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Split Heirs by Lawrence Watt-Evans & Esther M. Friesner

To Gudge's bride, Queen Artmeisia of Hydrangea, are born a set of royal triplets. But traditional Gorgorian belief holds that triplets are a sure sign of the mother's adultery--for which the tradition Gorgorian punishment is death. And Gudge is nothing is not a traditionalist. So in secret... more

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Bite Me: A Love Story (Vampire, Bk 3) by Christopher Moore

While some young lovers were born to run, Jody and Tommy were born to bite. Well, reborn, that is, now that they’re vampires. Good thing theirs is an undying love since their Goth Gal Friday, Abby Normal, had them bronzed. Abby still wants to be a bloodsucking fiend, but right now... more

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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure (Th...

Once upon a time came a story so full of high adventure and true love that it became an instant classic and won the hearts of millions. Now in hardcover in America for the first time since 1973, this special edition of The Princess Bride is a true keepsake for devoted fans as well as those lucky... more

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Bored of the Rings: A Parody of J.R.R. Tolkien's the Lord of the Rings by Harvard Lam...

For everyone who has delighted in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy masterwork-or anyone who's just looking for a good laugh-this is the million-copy selling comic extravaganza that will convince lovers (and haters) of fantasy that they've finally experienced it all, and that they'll never need to read... more

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The Last Werewolf by Glen Duncan

Meet Jake. A bit on the elderly side (he turns 201 in March), but otherwise in the pink of health. The nonstop sex and exercise he?s still getting probably contribute to that, as does his diet: unusual amounts of flesh and blood (at least some from friends and relatives). Jake, of course, is a... more

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The Ill-Made Mute (The Bitterbynde Bk 1) by Cecilia Dart-Thornton

THE ILL-MADE MUTE The Stormriders land their splendid winged stallions on the airy battlements of Isse Tower. Far below, the superstitious servants who dwell in the fortress's lower depths tell ghastly tales of evil creatures inhabiting the world outside, a world they have only glimpsed.... more

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The Lady of the Sorrows (The Bitterbynde, Book 2) by Cecilia Dart-Thornton

Imrhien has braved a world of faery folk and other creatures of legend to elicit the help of the healer, Maeve One-Eye. Though her memory remains clouded by sorcery, Imrhien must take vital news directly to the king-emperor. But the king is not at court-he and his armies are facing unhuman... more

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The Battle of Evernight (The Bitterbynde, Book 3) by Cecilia Dart-Thornton

This final gripping installment in the debut trilogy by talented fantasy newcomer Cecilia Dart-Thornton recalls the works of Melanie Rawn and Jennifer Roberson. In the breathtaking conclusion to this powerful fantasy trilogy, our heroine, now known as Tahquil, has finally regained much of her... more

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The Iron Tree (Crowthistle Chronicles, Bk 1) by Cecilia Dart-Thornton

Jarred is a young boy who has grown up among his mother's peaceful desert people. While Jarred loves his mother, he longs to know the history of his father, a journeyman who left years earlier, promising to return for his wife and infant son. A broken promise but a token left behind--an... more

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The Well of Tears: Book Two of The Crowthistle Chronicles by Cecilia Dart-Thornton

The beautiful maiden Jewel is the center of her parent's joy. She is the embodiment of their true love and she has grown up surrounded by peace and love in abundance.Jewel's world cruelly shatters when her parents are suddenly killed and she and her uncle Eoin are forced to flee. Leaving the... more

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Weatherwitch (Crowthistle Chronicles, Bk 3) by Cecilia Dart-Thornton

Astarial is a beautiful young woman, the darling of the Weathermaster clan. Yet there is an air of sadness that surrounds this beauty, for Astarial lost her mother to an evil enchantment and her father soon after when grief engulfed him and he set off on a quest to find a way to free his love.... more

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The Last of the Renshai (Renshai Chronicles, Bk 1) by Mickey Zucker Reichert

First in a bold, magical trilogy of a world living in the shadow of an ancient prophecy of war. Enemies band together to attack the Renshai, the mightiest, most hated and feared of all warrior races. One Renshai escapes, determined to keep the memory of his people alive and to claim his... more

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Prince of Demons (Renshai Chronicles, Bk 5) by Mickey Zucker Reichert

Due to Colbey Calistinsson's interference in Ragnarok, the elves were brought to the point of extinction. Determined to have their revenge on humankind, they target the Bearnian line of kings, without whom the delicate balance between law and chaos will founder.

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Legend of Nightfall (Legend of Nightfall, Bk 1) by Mickey Zucker Reichert

He has been known by countless names and terrifying deeds throughout the lands of mankind -- thief, magic wielder, swordsman, assassin, adventurer. But chief among those names and perhaps the most dangerous of his personae is that of Nightfall, a man -- or perhaps the legendary demon himself --... more

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The Return of Nightfall (Legend of Nightfall, Bk 2) by Mickey Zucker Reichert

He has been known by countless names and terrifying deeds, but chief among those names is that of Nightfall, a man -- or perhaps the legendary demon himself -- gifted with a unique power which any sorcerer would kill to possess. Now, Nightfall is bound by magic and oath to guard and guide a... more

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Wizard's Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Its been 50 years since the witch of the waste last terrorized the land of Ingary, so when a tall black castle appears on the horizon, moving daily from place to place, everyone thinks it's the Witch. But it belongs to Wizard Howl who, it is said, like to suck the souls out of young girls.... more

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The Earthsea Trilogy: A Wizard of Earthsea / The Tombs of Atuan / The Farthest Shore ...

A WIZARD OF EARTHSEA: The windswept isles of Earthsea were famous for wizards, and the greatest of all was Ged, called Sparrowhawk in his reckless youth. Hungry for power and knowledge, Sparrowhawk tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of... more

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The Left Hand of Darkness (Hainish Cycle, Bk 4) by Ursula K. Le Guin

Praised as a groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary's mission to Winter, an unknown alien world whose inhabitants can choose -- and change -- their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing... more

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The Ring of Allaire by Susan Dexter

Master magician Blais was dead, murdered by the evil ice-lord Nimir. Now there was only Tristan, an ill-trained apprentice, to carry on the quest to rescue Allaire, a princess held in enchanted sleep in Nimir's frozen halls. Though a thousand master mages had already failed in the quest, Tristan... more

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The Sword of Calandra (Winter King's War, No 2) by Susan Dexter

Tristan had succeeded where hundreds of other heroes and wizards has failed - he woke the lovely sleeping princess, found the tenth ring, and discovered that he was the rightful heir to the throne of Calandra. Unfortunately, Tristan didn't get to ride off into the sunset and live happily ever... more

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The Mountains of Channadran (Winter King's War, Bk 3) by Susan Dexter

Tristan, apprentice wizard and King of Calandra, should have found peace. His finding of the lost Sword of Calandra and his crowning should have ended the doom that held the land in its grip. But Nimir, Lord of Ice and Storm, still held Calandra fast. It was summer, but crops were dying under... more

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Bring Down the Sun (Alexander the Great) by Judith Tarr

Alexander the Great ruled the greatest Empire of the ancient world, but he was ruled by his mother, called Olympias. There are as many legends about this powerful Queen as there are of her famous son, and the stories began long before she even met Philip of Macedon. Priestess of the Great... more

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The Hound and the Falcon by Judith Tarr

Three books in one: The Isle of Glass, The Golden Horn and The Hounds of God

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Temeraire: In the Service of the King (aka: In His Majesty's Service) by Naomi Novik

Naomi Novik breathes new life into a formidable fantasy icon with the first three books in an exciting new series set during the Napoleonic Wars. In Temeraire, valiant warriors rise to Britain's defense by taking to the skies -- not aboard aircraft, but atop the mighty backs of fighting... more

Naomi Novik breathes new life into a formidable fantasy icon with the first three books in an exciting new series set during the Napoleonic Wars. In Temeraire, valiant warriors rise to Britain's defense by taking to the skies -- not aboard aircraft, but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons. Contents: His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, Bk 1): Capt. Will Laurence is serving with honor in the British Navy when his ship captures a French frigate harboring most a unusual cargo-an incalculably valuable dragon egg. When the egg hatches, Laurence unexpectedly becomes the master of the young dragon Temeraire and finds himself on an extraordinary journey that will shatter his orderly, respectable life and alter the course of his nation's history. Thrones of Jade (Temeraire, Bk 2): When Britain intercepted a French ship and its precious cargo -- an unhatched dragon's egg -- Capt. Will Laurence of HMS Reliant unexpectedly became master and commander of the noble dragon he named Temeraire. As new recruits in Britain's Aerial Corps, man and dragon soon proved their mettle in daring combat against Bonaparte's invading forces. Now China has discovered that its rare gift, intended for Napoleon, has fallen into British hands -- and an angry Chinese delegation vows to reclaim the remarkable beast. But Laurence refuses to cooperate. Facing the gallows for his defiance, Laurence has no choice but to accompany Temeraire back to the Far East -- a long voyage fraught with peril, intrigue, and the untold terrors of the deep. Yet once the pair reaches the court of the Chinese emperor, even more shocking discoveries and darker dangers await. Black Powder War (Temeraire, Bk 3): After their fateful adventure in China, Capt. Will Laurence of His Majesty's Aerial Corps and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are waylaid by a mysterious envoy bearing urgent new orders from Britain. Three valuable dragon eggs have been purchased from the Ottoman Empire, and Laurence and Temeraire must detour to Istanbul to escort the precious cargo back to England. Time is of the essence if the eggs are to be borne home before hatching. Yet disaster threatens the mission at every turn - thanks to the diabolical machinations of the Chinese dragon Lien, who blames Temeraire for her master's death and vows to ally herself with Napoleon and take vengeance. Then, faced with shattering betrayal in an unexpected place, Laurence, Temeraire, and their squad must launch a daring offensive. But what chance do they have against the massed forces of Bonaparte's implacable army? Also published as: In His Majesty's Service (Temeraire, Bks 1-3)

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Empire of Ivory (Temeraire, Bk 4) by Naomi Novik

Tragedy has struck His Majesty's Aerial Corps, whose magnificent fleet of fighting dragons and their human captains valiantly defend England's shores against the encroaching armies of Napoleon Bonaparte. An epidemic of unknown origin and no known cure is decimating the noble dragons' ranks --... more

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Victory of Eagles (Temeraire, Bk 5) by Naomi Novik

Naomi Novik’s triumphant debut, His Majesty’s Dragon, introduced a dynamic new pair of heroes to the annals of fantasy fiction: the noble fighting dragon Temeraire and his master and commander, Capt. Will Laurence, who serves Britain’s peerless Aerial Corps in the thick of the... more

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Havemercy (Havemercy, Bk 1) by Danielle Bennett & Jaida Jones

This stunning epic fantasy debut introduces two exciting new authors -- and a world brimming with natural and man-made wonders, extraordinary events, and a crisis that will test the mettle of men, the boundaries of magic, and the heart and soul of a kingdom. Thanks to its elite Dragon Corps,... more

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SHADOW OF A DARK QUEEN by Raymond E. Feist

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RISE OF A MERCHANT PRINCE: VOLUME II OF THE SERPENTWAR SAGA. by Raymond E. Feist

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Rage of a Demon King (Feist, Raymond E. Serpent war Saga, Vol. 3) by Raymond E. Feist

A loyal soldier and a wealthy merchant have served bravely in the flames of an enduring war that is ravaging their land. But swords, bows, wits and courage will no longer be enough to defeat the scourge that is descending upon their home. For a foul and terrible thing has escaped from a world... more

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The Barbed Coil by J. V. Jones

When Izgard of Garizon put on the Coil and crowned himself King, he set in train a course of tumultuous events that would reverberate around the continent. For the Coil must have blood. And the first blood to flow is that of Berick of Thorn, the legendary conqueror of Garizon. His son, Camron,... more

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A Cavern of Black Ice (Sword of Shadows, Bk 1) by J. V. Jones

In Spire Vanis, the lord commander's foundling daughter is haunted by nightmares of ice; in the Blackhail clanhold, two brothers find their kinsmen slaughtered by swords that draw no blood; at a remote farmstead, a hardened warrior leaves his family to follow a raven's summons..... And soon,... more

In Spire Vanis, the lord commander's foundling daughter is haunted by nightmares of ice; in the Blackhail clanhold, two brothers find their kinsmen slaughtered by swords that draw no blood; at a remote farmstead, a hardened warrior leaves his family to follow a raven's summons..... And soon, in a deadly wilderness where nature and the gods have no mercy, two young fugitives must confront a millennial prophecy, as J.V. Jones takes readers on a journey deep into the stark beauty, cruel peril, and incredible magic of the Known Lands, in the first volume of a powerful new epic.....A CAVERN OF BLACK ICE. In the distant Northern Territories, fortress cities cling to barren peaks, fierce clans hunt the frigid steppes, arctic wastes are the last refuge of an enigmatic, ancient people - and an apocalyptic destiny has begun to unfold..... Once in one thousand years an innocent is born with the uncontrollable power and need to reach across the barrier of worlds, into the realm of the dead - and release the Endlords from their eternal prison, to annihilate all life. Now, after the millennium of truce, war erupts between the cold giants of the far north. As the great and ancient clan of Blackhail brings war to the Dog Lord of Clan Bludd, two warriors are caught in the bloodshed. Raif and Drey Sevrance are brothers and clansmen alike, but soon cold-blooded schemes of their new chief will tear them apart and bran Raif a traitor to his clan. Meanwhile, in the cool limestone caverns of Mask Fortress, Ash March stumbles upon an old and terrible evil hidden away from the light. Penthero Iss, uncrowned king of Spire Vanis and the man who calls himself Ash's father, has discovered a monstrous way to steal magic from his captives. And Ash fears she will be next. Suddenly, Raif and Ash are each helped to escape by Angus Lok, whose amiable manner belies his mysterious past. But Angus is acting on the raven-sent message of a distant shaman; there's nothing accidental about his intervention and his mission to guide Raif and Ash on a treacherous journey to A CAVERN OF BLACK ICE. Passionately envisioned and filled with richly evoked new characters, this story is the beginning of J.V. Jones's most ambitious and accomplished work to date.

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A Fortress of Grey Ice (Sword of Shadows, Bk 2) by J. V. Jones

"Wonderful . . . J. V. Jones is a striking writer." So says Robert Jordan, the author of The Wheel of Time epic fantasy series. And Jones lives up to that praise in the highly charged epic adventure of Ash March and Raif Sevrance, two outcasts whose fate are entwined by ancient prophecies and... more

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The Baker's Boy (Book of Words, Bk 1) by J. V. Jones

An ancient prophecy, court intrigue, and a world war directed by magical means are the basis for this three-book series set in the world of the Four Kingdoms. It stars Jack, a young man of unknown parentage whose magical talents will be either his salvation or his bane; the highborn young woman... more

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A Man Betrayed (Book of Words, Bk 2) by J. V. Jones

The electrifying sequel to the bestselling The Baker's Boy. Demented Prince Kylock murders his father, gaining the vast empire of the Four Kingdoms. Meanwhile, Jack, and Melli, who have escaped from the Four Kingdoms, as separted--Jack is under the spell of a woman's seductive shemes, and Melli... more

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Master and Fool (Book of Words, Bk 3) by J. V. Jones

The Known Lands are teetering on the brink of war. Desperate to avert worldwide catastrophe, Jack, the baker's boy, must learn to harness the full strength of his magic to face his ultimate destiny--a final confrontation with the murderously evil Kylock.

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Green Rider (Green Rider, Bk 1) by Kristen Britain

Karigan G'ladahon has fled from school following a fight which would surely lead to her expulsion. As she makes her way through the deep forest, a galloping horse pounds up to her, its rider impaled by two black-shafted arrows. With his dying breath, he tells her he is a Green Rider, one of the... more

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First Rider's Call (Green Rider, Bk 2) by Kristen Britain

Following the events in Kristen Britain's acclaimed first novel, our heroine, Karigan, who took on the mantle of king's messenger after chancing upon a dying Green Rider, has returned to her everyday life. She has put the thrills and perils of being caught up in great events apparently behind... more

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The High King's Tomb (Green Rider, Bk 3) by Kristen Britain

More than a thousand years ago the armies of the Arcosian Empire, led by Mornhavon the Black, crossed the great sea and tried to conquer the land of Sacoridia using terrible dark magic. Eventually Mornhavon had been captured, and his evil spirit imprisoned in Blackveil Forest. Since that... more

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King's Property (Queen of the Orcs, Bk 1) by Morgan Howell

Born into hardship, Dar learns to rely on herself alone. When her family betrays her, Dar is conscripted into King Kregant?s army and its brutal campaign to conquer a neighboring country. Now she is bound as a slave to a dreaded regiment of orcs, creatures legendary for their savagery and battle... more

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Clan Daughter (Queen of the Orcs, Bk 2) by Morgan Howell

Enslaved by King Kregant?s army, Dar survived by befriending the fierce orcs who were also forced to serve. Now she has escaped?only to find that the price of freedom may be her destiny. Calling on her untried leadership abilities, Dar guides the surviving orc soldiers to the safety of their... more

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Royal Destiny (Queen of the Orcs, Bk 3) by Morgan Howell

A delicate alliance between human and orc has been achieved. Now Queen of the Orcs, Dar works toward making that peace last. Her position has helped her to finally feel part of a community, to find a life to call her own. But sudden, strange outbreaks of unrest and ominous signs throw both... more

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A Woman Worth Ten Coppers (The Shadowed Path, Bk 1) by Morgan Howell

Seer, healer, goddess, slave–she is all these things and more. Yim is a young woman suddenly cast into slavery, a gifted seer with a shocking secret–and a great destiny. Honus is a Sarf, a warrior dedicated to the service of the compassionate goddess Karm. A Sarf’s sole purpose... more

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Candle in the Storm (The Shadowed Path, Bk 2) by Morgan Howell

The malign shadow of the Devourer has darkened the land, extinguishing life and hope. The followers of the benevolent goddess Karm are hunted mercilessly and cut down by an army of bewitched slayers led by Lord Bahl, the Devourer’s flesh-and-blood incarnation. Only two people stand in the... more

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The Iron Palace (Shadowed Path, Bk 3) by Morgan Howell

Seventeen years have passed since Yim, an ex-slave blessed by the benevolent goddess Karm, sacrificed her body—and perhaps her very soul—to Lord Bahl, avatar of the evil Devourer. In that selfless act, Yim stripped Lord Bahl of his power but became pregnant with his son. Now that... more

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The Novels of Tiger and Del, Vol 1 by Jennifer Roberson

He was Tiger, born of the desert winds, raised as a slave and winning his freedom by weaving a special kind of magic with a warrior's skill. She was Del, born of ice and storm, trained by the greatest of Northern sword masters. Together, they discover a kinship and friendship that grows to... more

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Sword Series: The Novels of Tiger and Del, Volume II by Jennifer Roberson

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Sword Series: The Novels of Tiger and Del, Volume III by Jennifer Roberson

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The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit by David...

Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling... more

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The Belgariad, Vol. 2: Castle of Wizardry, Enchanters' End Game by David Eddings

David Eddings’ acclaimed series, The Belgariad, reaches its stunning conclusion in these final two gripping novels. Continue on this magnificent journey and be entranced by a saga of strange lands and peoples, of prophecy and strife set against the background of a seven-thousand-year war... more

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30th Anniversary DAW Fantasy by Sheila E Gilbert (Editor) & Elizabeth R Wollheim ...

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of DAW Books, editors Betsy Wollheim and Sheila Gilbert asked each and every author published by DAW thoughout its history if they would like to contribute a new story for a special commemorative anthology. The response was overwhelming. So overwhelming,... more

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The Name of the Wind - The Kingkiller Chonicle: Day One by Patrick Rothfuss

The riveting first-person narrative of a young man who grows to be the most notorious magician his world has ever seen. From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-ridden city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a... more

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Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie

Mercenaries are a wonderful thing: they fight as you tell them, whom you tell them, and when you tell them, for nothing more precious or complicated than money. And Monzcarro Mercatto, and her brother (and lover) Benna Mercatto, are the two most successful, most popular, and most wealthy... more

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The Blade Itself (First Law, Bk 1) by Joe Abercrombie

Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he’s on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian -- leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and a lot of happy enemies. Nobleman, dashing officer, and paragon of... more

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Before They Are Hanged (First Law, Bk 2) by Joe Abercrombie

Superior Glokta has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors, when your allies can by no means be trusted, and your predecessor vanished without a trace? It's enough to make a torturer want to run - if he could even walk without a stick. Northmen... more

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Last Argument of Kings (First Law, Bk 3) by Joe Abercrombie

The end is coming. Logen Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him -- but it's going to be a big one. Battle rages across the North, the king of the Northmen still stands firm, and there's only one man who can stop him. His oldest friend, and his oldest enemy: it's time... more

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The Goblin Wood (Goblin Wood, Bk 1) by Hilari Bell

Makenna is a young hedgewitch, forced to flee her village the day her mother is murdered for practicing magic. In the wilds of the forest, she forms an unexpected alliance with the mysterious goblins, and together they resolve to fight back against the humans and the cruel Decree of Bright... more

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Oath of Swords (War God, Bk 1) by David Weber

Whom the Gods Would Recruit, They First Tick Off Our Hero: The Unlikely Paladin Bahzell Bahnakson of the Horse Stealer Hradani is no knight in shining armor. He's a hradani, a race known for their uncontrollable rages, bloodthirsty tendencies, and inability to maintain civilized... more

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The War God's Own (War God, Bk 2) by David Weber

Bahzell is the reluctant champion of the War God Tomanak (a.k.a. the Sword of Light, the God of Justice, and Captain-General of the Gods of Light) and a member of the Horse Stealer clan hradani. Being a hradani puts Bahzell on a rung of the social ladder somewhere south of deplorable and just... more

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Wind Rider's Oath (War God, Bk 3) by David Weber

In The War God's Own, Bahzell had managed to stop a war by convincing Baron Tellian, leader of the Sothoii, to "surrender" to him, the War God's champion. Now, he has journeyed to the Sothoii Wind Plain to oversee the parole he granted to Tellian and his men, to represent the... more

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The Phoenix Guards (Phoenix Guards, Bk 1) by Steven Brust

A thousand years before the birth of Vlad Taltos, the Dragaeran Empire is a hotbed of intrigue, sorcery, intrigue, swashbuckling adventure, and intrigue. For those who would be heroes, it is a delightful time to be alive -- and an easy place to die. Khaavren of the House of Tiassa is a son of... more

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Five Hundred Years After (Phoenix Guards, Bk 2) by Steven Brust

In which our Heroes--Khaavren, Pel, Aerich and Tazendra--are reunited again a mere five centuries later...just in time for an uprising that threatens to destroy the Imperial Orb itself! This is the story of the conspiracy against the Empire that begins in the mean streets of Underside and... more

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The Paths of the Dead (The Viscount of Adrilankha, Book 1) by Steven Brust

The long-awaited sequel to The Phoenix Guards and Five Hundred Years AfterTwo hundred years after Adron’s Disaster, in which Dragaera City was accidentally reduced to an ocean of chaos by an experiment in wizardry gone wrong, the Empire isn’t what it used to be. Deprived at a single... more

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The Lord of Castle Black (Viscount of Adrilankha, Book 2) by Steven Brust & Steve...

Continuing the swashbuckling epic begun in The Paths of the DeadJourneys! Intrigues! Sword fights! Young persons having adventures! Beloved older characters having adventures, too! Quests! Battles! Romance! Snappy dialogue! Extravagant food! And the missing heir to the Imperial Throne!In the... more

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The Book of Jhereg (Vlad Taltos, Bks 1 - 3) by Steven Brust

Steven Brust's first three adventures of Vlad Taltos -- collected in one volume as The Book of Jhereg. Contains the complete text of Jhereg, Yendi, and Teckla. There are many ways for a young man with quick wits and a quick sword to advance in the world. Vlad Taltos chose the... more

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The Book of Taltos (Vlad Taltos, Bks 4-5) by Steven Brust

This is the compendium featuring Taltos and Phoenix, books four and five in Steven Brust's classic series featuring intrepid assassin Vlad Taltos and his dragon companion. Vlad Taltos is an assassin unlike any other. Not only is he quick with a sword, but he also possesses a gift... more

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The Book of Athyra (Vlad Taltos, Bks 6-7) by Steven Brust

This omnibus features books six and seven in the series of Vlad Taltos and his winged jhereg companions--Athyra and Orca. Vlad Taltos is a sorcerer and assassin without peer--as deadly at spell casting as he is with sword wielding. Accompanying him on his journeys are two leathery-winged... more

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The Mirror Prince by Violette Malan

Max Ravenhill likes his life as a history professor -- but that life comes to an end when he meets Cassandra Kennaby. Suddenly, he's being chased through the streets of Toronto with a shape-shifting monster snapping at his heels and a sword-wielding mad woman at his side. And the story she... more

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The Seer and the Sword (Seer and the Sword, Bk 1) by Victoria Hanley

Legend states that there exists a mighty sword that makes its possessor invincible to his enemies. But there is a curse on anyone who lifts the sword for conquest. King Kareed of Archeld goes after this sword anyway, winning it from the King of Bellandra. When he returns home from battle, he... more

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Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Cory Doctorow

Alan is a middle-aged entrepeneur in contemporary Toronto, who has devoted himself to fixing up a house in a bohemian neighborhood. This naturally brings him in contact with the house full of students and layabouts next door, including a young woman who, in a moment of stress, reveals to him... more

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The Privilege of the Sword (Swords of Riverside) by Ellen Kushner

Welcome to Riverside, where the aristocratic and the ambitious battle for power in the city's ballroom, brothels and boudoirs. Into this alluring world walks Katherine, a well-bred country girl versed in the rules of conventional society. Her mistake is thinking that they apply. For... more

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Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner

The classic forerunner to The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories.Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled with remarkable plot twists and... more

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Dragonsbane (Winterlands, Bk 1) by Barbara Hambly

When the Black Dragon seized the Deep of Ylferdun, young Gareth braved the far Winterlands to find John Aversin, Dragonsbane -- the only living man ever to slay a dragon. In return for the promise of the King to send help to the Winterlands, Aversin agreed to attempt the nearly impossible feat... more

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Winterlands by Barbara Hambly

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Dragonstar (Winterland, Bk 4) by Barbara Hambly

The novels of New York Times bestselling author Barbara Hambly have broken new ground in the realm of fantasy. With a sweeping cast of characters whose powers are both awesome and heartachingly limited, the Dragon series is built around the touching relationship between a husband and wife... more

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Black Sun Rising (Coldfire Trilogy, Bk 1) by C. S. Friedman

The Coldfire trilogy tells a story of discovery and battle against evil on a planet where a force of nature exists that is capable of reshaping the world in response to psychic stimulus. This terrifying force, much like magic, has the power to prey upon the human mind, drawing forth a... more

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When True Night Falls (Coldfire Trilogy, Bk 2) by C. S. Friedman

The second novel in the groundbreaking Coldfire trilogy Two men, absolute enemies, must unite to conquer an evil greater than anything their world has ever known. One is a warrior priest ready to sacrifice anything and everything for the cause of humanity's progress; the other, a sorcerer... more

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Crown of Shadows (The Coldfire Trilogy, Bk 3) by C. S. Friedman

Unlikely allies Damien and Tarrant are faced with an enemy who may prove invulnerable-a demon who has declared war on mankind. Called Calesta, he is a master of illusion and devourer of pain, and he plans to remake the human species until it exists only to sate his unquenchable thirst for... more

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Touched By Venom (Dragon Temple Saga, Bk 1) by Janine Cross

Like her half-breed mother, young Zarq Darquel can't always hold her tongue. A peasant on a large dragon estate, she goes unnoticed by the Dragon Temple -- until she captures the attention of a dragonmaster. Her clan is plunged into destitution, her sister Waivia sold into slavery, and her... more

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Shadowed By Wings (Dragon Temple Saga, Bk. 2) by Janine Cross

The Dragon Temple Saga continues as Zarq Darquel embarks on a trial by fire, defying Dragon Temple scripture by undergoing the rigorous training of an apprentice dragonmaster, while desperately searching for the doctrine that allows women permission to participate in the battles at Arena. Yet... more

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Forged By Fire (Dragon Temple Saga, Bk 3) by Janine Cross

In violation of every law of the Dragon Temple, which forbids women to own property, Zarq Darquel has secured a dragon estate for herself. But now that Waikar Re Kratt, Zarq's former overlord, has begun a fanatical crusade to find her, last ally--Kratt's turncoat brother--can no longer... more

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Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

English magicians were once the wonder of the known world, with fairy servants at their beck and call; they could command winds, mountains, and woods. But by the early 1800s they have long since lost the ability to perform magic. They can only write long, dull papers about it, while fairy... more

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Villains by Necessity by Eve Forward

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His Dark Materials Trade Paper Boxed Set (Golden Compass, Subtle Knife, Amber Spyglas...

Now, for the first time, the HIS DARK MATERIALS Trilogy is available in a trade paperback edition. All three books in the His Dark Materials trilogy-- THE GOLDEN COMPASS, THE SUBTLE KNIFE, and THE AMBER SPYGLASS--are available in a new complete boxed set featuring the trade paperbacks. New... more

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The Silver Metal Lover (Silver Metal Lover, Bk 1) by Tanith Lee

Love is made of more than mere flesh and blood.... Tanith Lee is one of the most thought-provoking and imaginative authors of our time. In this unforgettably poignant novel, Lee has created a classic tale--a beautiful, tragic, erotic, and ultimately triumphant love story of the future. For... more

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The Lords of Darkness (Tales from the Flat Earth: Night's Master / Death's Master / D...

Night's Master He was Azhrarn, the Demon Lord of Night, and in his Underearth palace he reigned amid his own most glorious creations. Yet always he returned to the surface world to wreak his spells, destroying human love with scarce a thought -- until a new force tried to gain control above.... more

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The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (Inheritance, Bk 1) by N. K. Jemisin

Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky. There, to her shock, Yeine is named an heiress to the king. But the throne of the Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is not easily won, and Yeine is... more

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The Broken Kingdoms (Inheritance Trilogy, Bk 2) by N. K. Jemisin

In the city of Shadow, beneath the World Tree, alleyways shimmer with magic and godlings live hidden among mortalkind. Oree Shoth, a blind artist, takes in a strange homeless man on an impulse. This act of kindness engulfs Oree in a nightmarish conspiracy. Someone, somehow, is murdering... more

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The Book of Flying by Keith Miller

A bold, vivid, fantastical first novel about a young librarian who sets off on a magical journey to gain his wings in order to win the heart of the girl he loves. The Book of Flying is a satisfying, old-fashioned story-driven by the sheer power of imagination and the beauty of language. Pico is... more

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Daughter of the Blood (Black Jewels, Bk 1) by Anne Bishop

THE ONCE AND FUTURE QUEEN Seven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her dazzling web of dreams and visions. Now the Dark Realm readies itself for the arrival of its Queen, a witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell... more

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Heir to the Shadows (Black Jewels, Bk 2) by Anne Bishop

DREAMS MADE FLESH The Blood have waited centuries for the coming of Witch, the living embodiment of magic. But Janelle, the young girl singled out by prophecy, is haunted by the cruel battles fought over her -- for not all the Blood await her as their savior. Some dismiss her as myth. Some... more

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Queen of the Darkness (Black Jewels, Bk 3) by Anne Bishop

THE DARK COURT HAS BEEN FORMED Jaenelle Angelline has made her Offering to the Darkness, and reigns as Queen of Ebon Askavi. No longer will the corrupt Blood slaughter her people and defile her lands. But where one door has been closed, a window may be opened...or broken through. Even... more

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Dreams Made Flesh (Black Jewels Short Stories) by Anne Bishop

The national bestselling Black Jewels trilogy established award-winning Anne Bishop as an author whose "sublime skill...blends the darkly macabre with spine-tingling emotional intensity, mesmerizing magic, lush sensuality, and exciting action." (SF Site) Now the saga... more

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The Invisible Ring (Black Jewels, Bk 4) (Prequel) by Anne Bishop

Jared, who has murdered his owner and attempted escape, is recaptured and sold to the mysterious Gray Lady. It soon becomes clear that Jared's new queen is not what she seems to be, and he joins with his fellow slaves--all of whom hide their own secrets--to protect the Gray Lady. During her... more

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The Shadow Queen (Black Jewels, Bk 7) by Anne Bishop

Dena Nehele is a decimated land. Once it was ruled by corrupt Queens, who were wiped out when the land was cleansed of tainted Blood. Now only one hundred Warlord Princes stand...without a leader and without hope. Theran Grayhaven is the last of his line, desperate to restore Dena Nehele. But... more

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Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist & Ebba Segerberg (Translator)

It is autumn 1981 when the inconceivable comes to Blackeberg, a suburb in Sweden. The body of a teenage boy is found, emptied of blood, the murder rumored to be part of a ritual killing. Twelve-year-old Oskar is personally hoping that revenge has come at long last -- revenge for the bullying he... more

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In the Forests of Serre by Patricia A. McKillip

In the tales of World Fantasy Award-winning author Patricia McKillip, nothing is ever as it seems. A mirror is never just a mirror; a forest is never just a forest. Here, it is a place where a witch can hide in her house of bones and a prince can bargain with his heart...where good and evil... more

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Song for the Basilisk by Patricia A. McKillip

As a child, Rook had been taken in by the bards of Luly, and raised as one of their own. Of his past he knew nothing--except faint memories of fire and death that he'd do anything to forget. But nightmares, and a new threat to the island that had become his own, would not let him escape the... more

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The Tower at Stony Wood by Patricia A. McKillip

During the wedding festivities of his king, Cyan Dag, a knight of Gloinmere, is sought out by a mysterious bard and told a terrifying tale: that the king has married a false queen -- a lie cloaked in an ancient and powerful sorcery. Spurred on by his steadfast honor and loyalty, Cyan departs on... more

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Ombria in Shadow by Patricia A. McKillip

Ombria. It is a city that echoes with the footfalls of sapphire-heeled shoes...that holds its breath as a straw-haired apparition glides through its streets...that sees its dreams-and nightmares-take shape in the drawings of a bastard-heir. It is an enchanted time and place envisioned by World... more

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In the Forests of Serre by Patricia A. McKillip

In the tales of World Fantasy Award-winning author Patricia McKillip, nothing is ever as it seems. A mirror is never just a mirror; a forest is never just a forest. Here, it is a place where a witch can hide in her house of bones and a prince can bargain with his heart...where good and evil... more

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Harrowing the Dragon by Patricia A. McKillip

A fantasist without equal, Patricia A. McKillip has created worlds of intricate beauty and unforgettably nuanced characters. For 25 years, she's drawn readers into her spell, spinning modern-day fables with a grace rarely seen. Now she presents a book of previously uncollected short... more

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Riddlemaster of Hed (Quest of the Riddle-Master, Bk 1) by Patricia A. McKillip

Long ago, the wizards had vanished from the world, and all knowledge was left hidden in riddles. Morgon, prince of the simple farmers of Hed, proved himself a master of such riddles when he staked his life to win a crown from the dead Lord of Aum. But now ancient, evil forces were threatening... more

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Heir of Sea and Fire (Riddle Master, Bk 2) by Patricia A. McKillip

Prince Morgon of Hed went on a journey to the High One, vanished, and is now believed to be dead. That is, until Princess Raederle of An, Morgon's betrothed, hears rumors that he may still be alive; however, he is said to be greatly changed from the simple farmer-prince with whom she fell in... more

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Harpist in the Wind (Quest of the Riddle-Master, Bk 3) by Patricia A. McKillip

In the midst of conflict and unrest the Prince of Hed solves the puzzle of his future when he learns to harp the wind, discovers who the shape changers are, and understands his own relationship to Deth, harpist of the wizard Ohm.

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Od Magic by Patricia A. McKillip

Brenden Vetch's unique gift for connecting with the agricultural environment has brought him to the attention of the enigmatic wizard Od. Recruited as a gardener, Brenden suddenly finds himself at the wizard's school in Kelior, where every potential mage is required by law to serve the Kingdom... more

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Alphabet of Thorn by Patricia A. McKillip

One of the most spectacular fantasists of our time, Patricia A. McKillip creates fairy tale worlds of wonder and magic. Now, she opens the page on a time and place where an orphan girl is haunted by thorns...a reluctant queen rules between sea and sky... and epics never end...

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The Book of Atrix Wolfe by Patricia A. McKillip

Twenty years ago, the powerful mage Atrix Wolfe unleashed an uncontrollable force that killed his beloved king. Now, the Queen of the Wood has offered him one last chance for redemption. She asks him to find her daughter, who vanished into the human world during the massacre he caused. No one... more

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Sorcery & Cecelia; or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot (Cecelia and Kate, Bk 1) by Carolin...

A great deal is happening in London this season. For starters, there's the witch who tried to poison Kate at Sir Hilary's induction into the Royal College of Wizards. (Since when does hot chocolate burn a hole straight through one's dress?!) Then there's... more

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The Grand Tour or The Purloined Coronation Regalia: Being a Revelation of Matters of ...

Kate and Cecy and their new husbands, Thomas and James, are off on a Grand Tour. Their plans? To leisurely travel about the Continent, take in a few antiquities, and -- of course -- purchase fabulous Parisian wardrobes. But once they arrive in France, mysterious things start to happen. Cecy... more

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The Court of the Air (Jackelian, Bk 1) by Stephen Hunt

When streetwise Molly Templar witnesses a brutal murder at the brothel she has recently been apprenticed to, her first instinct is to run back to the poorhouse where she grew up. But there she finds her fellow orphans butchered, and it slowly dawns on her that she was the real target of the... more

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city of bones by cassandra clare

When Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder, Much less a murder committed by three teenages covered with odd markings. This is Clary's first meeting with the Darkhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons - and... more

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The Hidden City (House War, Bk 1) by Michelle West

The incredible story that fans of The Sun Sword series have been waiting to read -- the battle for control of House Terafin... Orphaned and left to fend for herself in the slums of Averalaan, Jewel Markess -- Jay to her friends -- meets an unlikely savior in Rath, a man who prowls the ruins... more

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City of Night (House War, Bk 2) by Michelle West

Enter a "vivid and detailed universe"* and "a richly woven world."* -*Quill & Quire Demonic activity has escalated in both the Undercity and the mortal surface level city as the worshipers and servants of the Lord of the Hells strive to complete the rituals that... more

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Scar Night (Deepgate Codex, Book 1) by Alan Campbell

Suspended by chains over a seemingly bottomless abyss, the ancient city of Deepgate is home to a young angel, an assassin, and a psychotic murderer hungry for revenge—or redemption. But soon a shocking betrayal will unite all three in a desperate quest....The last of his line, Dill is... more

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Iron Angel (Deepgate Codex, Bk 2) by Alan Campbell

The death of the god Ulcis has left open the gates of Hell, leaving the city of Deepgate teetering on the edge of the abyss, while Rachel Hael struggles to restore the soul of her friend, the young angel warrior Dill, whose body has been possessed by an evil spirit. Also published as "Penny Devil".

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God of Clocks by Alan Campbell

Alan Campbell has set the new standard for epic fantasy. Now the highly acclaimed author of Scar Night and Iron Angel returns with a new novel of a mythic struggle between man and angel, demon and god -- an Armageddon of survival and annihilation that will play out on the fields of time... more

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The Dragon Nimbus Novels: Volume I (The Dragon Nimbus Novels) by Irene Radford

The first three novels in Irene Radford's highly popular Dragon Nimbus universe. Set in a world where dragons and magic are closely linked, the kingdom of Coronnan faces a terrible crisis. For someone is waging a deadly campaign to seize the crown of Coronnan.

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The Dragon Nimbus Novels: Volume II (Dragon Nimbus) by Irene Radford

The Dragon's Touchstone is the first novel in the prehistory of Coronnan. The kingdom is caught up in a war of magic, and the dragons decide to intervene, making their presence known to mortals through the healer Myrilandel. In the second novel, The Last Battlemage, the great Battlemage... more

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Elantris (Elantris, Bk 1) by Brandon Sanderson

Elantris was the capital of Arelon: gigantic, beautiful, literally radiant, filled with benevolent beings who used their powerful magical abilities for the benefit of all. Yet each of these demigods was once an ordinary person until touched by the mysterious transforming power of the Shaod. Ten... more

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Warbreaker (Warbreaker, Bk 1) by Brandon Sanderson

After bursting onto the fantasy scene with his acclaimed debut novel, Elantris, and following up with his blockbuster Mistborn trilogy, Brandon Sanderson proves again that he is today?s leading master of what Tolkien called "secondary creation," the invention of whole worlds, complete... more

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The Well of Ascension (Mistborn, Bk 2) by Brandon Sanderson

Evil has been defeated. The war has just begun. They did the impossible, deposing the godlike being whose brutal rule had lasted a thousand years. Now Vin, the street urchin who has grown into the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and Elend Venture, the idealistic young nobleman who loves... more

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The Hero of Ages (Mistborn, Bk 3) by Brandon Sanderson

Who is the Hero of Ages? To end the Final Empire and restore freedom, Vin killed the Lord Ruler. But as a result, the Deepness -- the lethal form of the ubiquitous mists -- is back, along with increasingly heavy ashfalls and ever more powerful earthquakes. Humanity appears to be... more

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The Innocent Mage (Kingmaker, Kingbreaker, Bk 1) by Karen Miller

"The Innocent Mage is come, and we stand at the beginning of the end of everything." Being a fisherman like his father isn't a bad life, but it's not the one that Asher wants. Despite his humble roots, Asher has grand dreams. And they call him to Dorana, home of princes,... more

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The Awakened Mage (Kingmaker, Kingbreaker, Bk 2) by Karen Miller

"The evil foretold has risen... and we are all that stands between it and the end." Asher has come a long way for a fisherman's son. Together with his friend Prince Gar, he has defended their kingdom against its bitterest enemy, but at great cost. Now, the evil mage Morg... more

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Daggerspell (Deverry, Bk 1) by Katharine Kerr

Even as a young girl, Jill was a favorite of the magical, mysterious Wildfolk, who appeared to her from their invisible realm. Little did she know her extraordinary friends represented but a glimpse of a forgotten past and a fateful future. Four hundred years -- and many lifetimes --... more

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Darkspell (Deverry, Bk 2) by Katharine Kerr

On the long roads of Deverry ride two mercenaries whose fates like hidden deep in that of their own land. But Lord Rhodry, exiled from the dragon court of Aberwyn, has yet to discover his true parentage, and his swordmaster-lover, Jill, has barely glimpsed her awesome... more

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The Bristling Wood (Deverry, Bk 3) by Katharine Kerr

Katharine Kerr's enthralling tales "Daggerspell" and "Darkspell" introduced readers to the kingdom of Deverry, a world where ancient Gods gamble with the fates of nations, and where the souls of men and women persist beyond death. Now the dazzling fantasy saga continues... more

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The Dragon Revenant (Deverry, Bk 4) by Katharine Kerr

For years the provinces of Deverry have been in turmoil; now the conflict escalates with the kidnapping of Rhodry Maelwaedd, heir to the throne of Aberwyn. Intent on rescuing him, his beloved Jill and the elven wizard Salamander infiltrate the distant land of Bardex, where Rhodry is... more

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Luck in the Shadows (Nightrunner, Vol 1) by Lynn Flewelling

When young Alec of Kerry is taken prisoner for a crime he didn't commit, he is certain that his life is at an end. But the one thing he never expected was his cellmate. Spy, rogue, thief, and noble, Seregil of Rhiminee is many things - none of them predictable. And when he offers to take... more

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Stalking Darkness (Nightrunner series) by Lynn Flewelling

Imprint. A master of subterfuge, a rogue thief with a noble air, Seregil of Rhiminee has taught his young protege, Alec of Kerry, his greatest secrets of the trade. Together they've made their way with thieving jobs large and small, winning friends and enemies, their lives in constant danger and... more

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Traitor's Moon (Nightrunner, Vol 3) by Lynn Flewelling

Seregil and Alec have spent the last two years in self-imposed exile, far from their adopted homeland, Skala, and the bitter memories there. But their time of peace is shattered by a desperate summons from Queen Idrilain, asking them to aid her daughter on a mission to Aurenen, the very land... more

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Finder-Seekers (Ghatti's Tale, Bk 1) by Gayle Greeno

Their technological resources destroyed, a colonizing expedition from Earth has been stranded on the world of Methuen for over two hundred years. Their continued survival is largely due to the organization of healers known as the Eumedicos and to the Seekers Veritas, a unique group of pairs of... more

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Mind-Speakers' Call (The Ghatti's Tale, Book 2) by Gayle Greeno

It's been six months since Doyce's stepson Vesey and the renegade "Gleaners" (telepaths) he led were destroyed, though not without cost to Doyce herself: ever since that battle she has closed herself off mentally from everyone, including her would-be lover Jenret (whose presence she wasn't even... more

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Exiles' Return (Ghatti's Tale, Bk 3) by Gayle Greeno

The war between Canderis and Marchmont is over and some people are afraid of the Resonants' powers. The King of Marchmont makes a royal progress to Canderis in an attempt to show the Canderisans that there is nothing to fear from Resonants. Doyce and Khar'Pern are both pregnant and Doyce is... more

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Dragons and Unicorns : A Natural History by Paul Johnsgard & Karin Johnsgard

Is it generally safe to walk by dragon weyrs on sunny days? Do dragons really lay golden eggs? Do dragon teeth have any medicinal value? And what about unicorns: Do some rare ones have two horns, and when aren't unicorns white? What is a unicorn "sneeze call," and what exactly is the best way to... more

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Born of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

BORN OF FIRE Awakening from a drugged sleep in a cold cell, Kiara finds herself a prisoner of the merciless marauders who threaten her father's planetary kingdom. Miraculously, a rescuer appears, but behind his fearsome mask is the handsome face of a dark avenger whose outlaw touch sets her... more

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Born of Fire (League, Bk 2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

In a universe where assassins make the law, everyone lives in fear -- except for Syn. Born of an illicit scandal that once rocked a dynasty, he always knew how to survive on the bloodthirsty streets. But that was then, and the future is now... HE TAKES NO PRISONERS. Syn was raised as a... more

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Born of Ice (League, Bk 3) (Also published as Paradise City) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

In the Ichidian Universe, the League and its ruthless assassins continue to keep rule. But at what cost? Welcome back to the future -- and a whole new world. Devyn Kell spent his life in service to the League until he learned of the double-dealing and backstabbing that was costing innocent... more

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The Secret Books of Paradys I & II by Tanith Lee

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The Secret Books of Paradys III & IV by Tanith Lee

Science Fiction Book Club Edition of: Secret Books of Paradys 3: The Book of the Dead & Secret Books of Paradys 4: The Book of the Mad. The Book of the Dead is eight short stories and The Book of the Mad is a novel.

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Devlin's Luck (Sword of Change, Book 1) by Patricia Bray

NO TIME TO DIEThe once mighty kingdom of Jorsk is in decline, its borders beset by enemies, both worldly and otherworldly. The king has retreated to the capital, abandoning the far-flung provinces. The only hope of the people lies in their Chosen One, blessed by the gods as defender of the... more

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Devlin's Honor (Sword of Change, Book 2) by Patricia Bray

Quest to the DeathDevlin of Duncaer is the Chosen One, champion of the Kingdom of Jorsk. A simple metalsmith and farmer turned warrior, he has become the most unlikely of heroes to the conquerors of his own people, the Caerfolk. Yet there is a growing faction of Jorskians who believe that if he... more

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The First Betrayal (Chronicles of Josan, Bk 1) by Patricia Bray

Sometimes the magic inside us isn't meant to be discovered.... Orphan, exile, priest, Josan has been posted to a lighthouse on the farthest edge of the kingdom. As a member of the collegium, he once dreamed of making a real contribution to the Learned Brethren, but those dreams died after a... more

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Raising the Stones (Arbai, Bk 2) by Sheri S. Tepper

When the human settlers arrived on Hobbs Land, the native intelligent species, the Owlbrit, were already almost extinct. Before the last one died, a few years later, the humans had learned a little of their language, their ideas and their religion. It seemed the natural thing for the settlers to... more

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The Companions : A Novel by Sheri S. Tepper

Three planets have been recently discovered in deep space, and prosaically named to reflect their respective environments. Jungle, lush and foreboding, swallowed up an eleven-member exploratory team more than a decade earlier, while hot, harsh, and dusty Stone turned out to be phenomenally rich... more

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The True Game by Sheri S. Tepper

Fifteen year old Peter lives in a Schooltown where he studies the powers - or Talents - of Rulers, Wizards, Seers and all the other players of The True Game...tries to understand labels of risk such as King's Blood and Dragon's Fire...and waits anxiously for his own Talent - if he has one - to... more

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Black Trillium by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Julian May & Andre Norton

This is the first of the Trilliun trilogy (2. Blood Trillium, 3. Golden Trillium). Triplet princesses are given talismans to help them find the three part Sceptre of Power to save their kingdom from the power of an evil sorcerer. To succeed, each of them must also confront and conquer the... more

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Lady of the Trillium (Trillium, Bk 4) by Marion Zimmer Bradley

Haramis -- the White Lady -- has lived several lifetimes as Archimage and Guardian of a land now abloom as Archimage and guardian of a land now abloom with the once rare, mystical Black Trillium. But now Haramis is plagued by disturbing dreams. Dreams that will drive her to seek a successor. And... more

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Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer, Bk 1) by Robin Hobb

Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father's gruff stableman. He is treated like an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz's... more

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Royal Assassin (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 2) by Robin Hobb

Young Fitz, the illegitimate son of the noble Prince Chivalry, is ignored by all royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has had him tutored him in the dark arts of the assassin. He has barely survived his first, soul-shattering mission, and returns to the court where he is thrown headfirst... more

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Assassin's Quest (Farseer, Bk 3) by Robin Hobb

From an extraordinary new voice in fantasy comes the stunning conclusion to the Farseer trilogy, as FitzChivalry confronts his destiny as the catalyst who holds the fate of the kingdom of the Six Duchies...and the world itself. King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz --... more

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Fool's Errand (Tawny Man, Bk 1) by Robin Hobb

For fifteen years FitzChivalry Farseer has lived in self-imposed exile, assumed to be dead by almost all who once cared about him. But that is about to change when destiny seeks him once again. Prince Dutiful, the young heir to the Farseer throne, has vanished and FitzChivalry, possessed of... more

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Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders, Bk 1) by Robin Hobb

Bingtown is a hub of exotic trade and home to a merchant nobility famed for its liveships -- rare vessels carved from wizardwood, which ripens magically into sentient awareness. The fortunes of one of Bingtown's oldest families rest on the newly awakened liveship Vivacia. For Althea Vestrit,... more

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Mad Ship (Liveship Traders, Bk 2) by Robin Hobb

In the second breathtaking volume of Robin Hobb's Liveship Traders trilogy, a new tide of glory and terror sweeps forward the story of the Vestrit clan, their liveship Vivacia, and all who strive to possess her. As the ancient tradition of Bingtown's Old Traders slowly erodes under... more

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Sympathy for the Devil by Holly Lisle

Be careful what yiou wish for.... One day, Dayne Kuttner, a nurse, couldn't take it anymore. Sick at heart from doctors ordering her to maintain the life in patients who were already dead, saving people who didn't want help and most of all angry over the thought her recently deceased husband... more

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Shadow Gate by Margaret Ball

THE ONLY GOOD ELF IS A DEAD ELF Or so the militant order of Durandine monks thought, and they plannned on making sure that all the elves in their world were very, very good. The elves of the Three Realms have sent out one last spell to bring help... and received it: in the form of the staff of... more

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Lost in Translation by Margaret Ball

Allie is a product of the nineties, a child of a rich but dysfunctional family who has turned to grunge music for entertainment and the counterculture for solace. Finally, though, her father decides he's going to get something for all the money he's been laying out on her college... more

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Shackle and Sword by Alanna Morland

An orphaned, half-fai bastard sold into slavery escapes to become a mercenary soldier in this fun fantasy adventure set in the same world as Leopard Lord (with some brief crossover of characters). Young Farris wants to be a warrior, but is sold by his stepfather to a succession of owners. Farris... more

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The Dragon and the George by Gordon R. Dickson

Jim Eckert was a dragon. He hadn't planned it that way, but that's what happened when he set out to rescue his betrothed. Following her through an erratic astral-projection machine, Jim suddenly found himself in a cockeyed world -- locked in the body of a talking dragon named... more

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In Between Dragons by Michael Kandel

WELCOME TO MR. McGULVEY'S MAGIC LIBRARY... ... where each book Sherman Potts reads is literally the door into a whole new world. In the poisoned city of Cuspidor, valiant Sir Sherm faces the treacherous toxic dragons. In an imperiled Washington, D.C., psychic Sergeant Sherm faces the... more

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Smart Dragons, Foolish Elves by Alan Dean Foster

This collection of short stories is about Hell, Trolls, and the absolute worst wish ever imagined.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray (Collector's Library) by Oscar Wilde

"Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain to sell his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. Under the influence of Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, where he is able to indulge his desires while remaining a gentleman in the... more

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Wuthering Heights (Dover Thrift Editions) by Emily Bronte

Classic novel of consuming passions, played out against the lonely moors of northern England, recounts the turbulent and tempestuous love story of Cathy and Heathcliff. A masterpiece of imaginative fiction, the story remains as poignant and compelling today as it was when first published in 1847.

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The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler

As six Californians get together to form a book club to discuss the novels of Jane Austen, their lives are turned upside down by troubled marriages, illicit affairs, changing relationships, and love.

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Charlotte Brontë's first novel, published in 1847, was based in part on the author's own days in a brutal boarding school where two of her sisters died of tuberculosis; her characterization of the place in her first published work was an act of revenge. The novel's heroine is a... more

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JANE AUSTEN SEVEN NOVELS: Deluxe Leather Bound Gilt-edged Edition by Jane Austen

BEAUTIFUL BOOK- GOLD GILT PAGE EDGES AND A VERY ATTRACTIVE COVER-SPINE AND BACK COVER DESIGN FLOWERS WITH GOLD GILT. SEVEN NOVELS- GREAT BOOK

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A Morbid Taste for Bones (Brother Cadfael, Bk 1) by Ellis Peters

In the remote Welsh mountain village of Gwytherin lies the grave of Saint Winifred Now, in 1137, the ambitious head of Shrewsbury Abbey has decided to acquire the sacred remains for his Benedictine order. Native Welshman Brother Cadfael is sent on the expedition to translate and finds the rustic... more

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One Corpse Too Many (Brother Cadfael, Bk 2) by Ellis Peters

In the summer of 1138, fighting engulfs Shrewsbury as King Stephen battles the Empress Maud for the throne of England. When Shrewsbury Castle falls, and its 94 defenders are hanged as traitors, Brother Cadfael is called upon to administer last rites to the dead. But his careful count reveals 95... more

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Monk's Hood (Brother Cadfael, Bk 3) by Ellis Peters

Gervase Bonel, with his wife and servants, is a guest at the Shrewsbury Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul when he is suddenly taken ill. Luckily, the abbey boasts the services of the shrewd and kindly Brother Cadfael, a skilled herbalist. Cadfael hurries to the man's bedside, only to be... more

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St. Peter's Fair (Brother Cadfael, Bk 4) by Ellis Peters

St. Peter's Fair is a grand, festive event, attracting merchants from across England and beyond. There is a pause in the civil war wracking the country in the summer of 1139, and the fair promises to bring some much-needed gaiety to the town of Shrewsbury. Until, that is, the body of a... more

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The Leper of Saint Giles (Brother Cadfael, Bk 5) by Ellis Peters

Setting out for the Saint Giles leper colony outside Shrewsbury, Brother Cadfael has more pressing matters on his mind than the grand wedding coming to his abbey. Yet as fate would have it, Cadfael arrives at Saint Giles just as the nuptial party passes the colony's gates. He sees the fragile... more

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The Virgin in the Ice (Brother Cadfael, Bk 6) by Ellis Peters

It is winter, 1139 AD, and the civil war raging between the followers of King Stephen and those of the Empress Maud sweeps over the city of Worcester. Many refugees are fleeing northward towards Ludlow and Shrewsbury. Two of them, a young orphaned brother and sister of a great family, along with... more

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The Sanctuary Sparrow (Brother Cadfael, Bk 7) by Ellis Peters

When Liliwin, a poor birdlike young minstrel, reaches the monastery of St. Peter and St. Paul only a few steps ahead of a wildly angry mob, the brothers offer him forty days' sanctuary. Then Brother Cadfael, herbalist and amateur detective, learns that Liliwin's accusers want to hang him for a... more

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The Devil's Novice (Brother Cadfael, Bk 8) by Ellis Peters

Outside the pale of the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, in September of the year of our Lord 1140, a priestly emissary for King Stephen has been reported missing. But inside the pole, what troubles Brother Cadfael is a proud, secretive nineteen-year-old novice. Brother Cadfael has never... more

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Dead Man's Ransom (Brother Cadfael, Bk 9) by Ellis Peters

The civil war between King Stephen and Empress Maud is raging, and in the fierce Battle of Lincoln, Gilbert Prestcote, sheriff of Shropshire, is taken prisoner. But his captors have also lost a man of value--headstrong young Elis ap Cynan is delivered to the good monks of Shrewsbury after he's... more

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The Pilgrim of Hate (Brother Cadfael, Bk 10) by Ellis Peters

It's the spring of 1141 in Shrewsbury, England, where the celebration of Saint Winifred has brought a flood of pilgrims - and possibly a murderer. Brother Cadfael, who has taken religious vows and retired to the quiet, contemplative life, discovers a plot of retribution and is once again caught... more

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An Excellent Mystery (Brother Cadfael, Bk 11) by Ellis Peters

The year is 1141, and two monks have arrived in Shrewsbury after their abbey in Winchester is destroyed. Brother Humilis, who is very ill, and Brother Fidelis, who is mute, seek refuge at the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Peter and Paul. From the moment he meets them, Brother Cadfael suspects that... more

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The Raven in the Foregate (Cadfael, Bk 12) (Large Print) by Ellis Peters

In mid-December 1141, a callous new priest arrives at Brother Cadfael's Benedictine Abbey along with his housekeeper and her nephew, Benet. When the priest is murdered, suspicion falls on Benet, who has begun working in Brother Cadfael's herb garden. The sleuth's search to find the... more

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The Rose Rent (Brother Cadfael, Bk 13) by Ellis Peters

A late spring in 1142 brings dismay to the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, for there may be no roses by June 22nd. On that day the young widow Perle must receive one white rose as rent for the house she has given to benefit the abbey or the contract is void. When nature finally complies, a... more

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The Hermit of Eyton Forest (Brother Cadfael, Bk 14) by Ellis Peters

The year is 1142, and all England is in the iron grip of civil war. And within the sheltered cloisters of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul, there begins a chain of events no less momentous than the political upheavals of the outside world. First, there is the sad demise of... more

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The Confession of Brother Haluin (Brother Cadfael, Bk 15) by Ellis Peters

Winter arrived early in 1142, bringing with it a heavy snowfall. The safety of the guest-hall roof at the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul comes into jeopardy, and the brothers are called upon to effect repairs. But the icy and treacherous conditions are to prove near fatal for... more

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The Heretic's Apprentice (Brother Cadfael, Bk 16) by Ellis Peters

In the summer of 1143 William of Lythwood returns to Shrewsbury in a coffin...his pilgrimage at last at an end. William's young attendant, Elave, accompanies the body and sets about trying to secure a burial place on the grounds of the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, despite William's once... more

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The Potter's Field (Brother Cadfael Bk 17) by Ellis Peters

The body of a woman is unearthed in the freshly plowed fields that once belonged to a local potter — now a Benedictine monk. The woman is revealed to be his beautiful young wife, thought to have run away. Medieval Benedictine monk Brother Cadfael must determine if one of his own order is... more

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The Summer of the Danes (Brother Cadfael, Bk 18) by Ellis Peters

In the summer of 1144, a strange calm has settled over England. The armies of King Stephen and Empress Maud, the two royal cousins contending for the throne, have temporarily exhausted each other. On the whole, Brother Cadfael considers peace a blessing. Still, a little excitement never comes... more

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The Holy Thief (Brother Cadfael, Bk 19) by Ellis Peters

At the height of the hot summer of 1144, a lucky hit by one of King Stephen's archers rids the Fen country of Geoffrey de Mandeville, Earl of Essex, who has amassed his castles and gold by robbing rich and poor alike. Thus, the Benedictine abbey at Ramsey, long used as a den for Geoffrey's... more

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Brother Cadfael's Penance (Brother Cadfael, Bk 20) by Ellis Peters

In the autumn of 1145, Brother Cadfael finds himself in an awkward position. Receiving word that the son he had during the Crusades before he was a monk is in peril, Cadfael decides to attend a peace conference that might result in the young man's freedom. But to get there, Cadfael must leave... more

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A Rare Benedictine (Brother Cadfael) by Ellis Peters

Includes the classics “A Light on the Road to Woodstock,” “The Price of Light,” and “Eye Witness.” These stories chronicle the events that led Brother Cadfael into the monastic life and feature Peters’s complex plots, mastery of language, and deep... more

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Science Fiction Fantasty/Piers Anthony : Three Complete Xanth Novels by Piers Anthony

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Centaur Aisle (Xanth, Bk 4) by Piers Anthony

INTO DARKEST MUNDANIA Dor was having troubles growing up to be the next Magician -- King of the magic Land of Xanth. He wanted no part of running the Kingdom. But now Good King Trent was leaving on a trade mission to non-magical Mundania, home of such weird beasts as horses and bears, so Dor... more

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Ogre, Ogre (Xanth, Bk 5) by Piers Anthony

Smash, himself, was part ogre. Although ogres were considered so stupid they could hardly speak, and spent their time eating young girls, seven assorted females had suddenly turned to him for guidance and safety? In Xanth, one visit to the Good Magician Humfrey worked wonders....

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Night Mare (Xanth, Bk 6) by Piers Anthony

Although the Nextwave of barbarian warriors was invading Xanth, Mare Imbrium discovered that ever since she had gained the half soul, the night mare had begun to mishandle her job of delivering bad dreams. Exiled to the day world with a message for King Trent, Mare met the relentless,... more

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Dragon on a Pedestal (Xanth, Bk 7) by Piers Anthony

There is trouble in Xanth again. The Gap Dragon had escaped and was ravaging across the land, the forget-spell was causing mass amnesia, three-year old Ivy was headed right for a hungry dragon. Could things get any worse? Probably....

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Crewel Lye: A Caustic Yarn (Xanth, Bk 8) by Piers Anthony

Jordan was a ghost in Castle Roogna now. Although once he had been the most valorous of knights--that is, until he was betrayed by two wily magicians and the woman he loves. Now, if he only can remember how he was killed, he'll be able to reassemble his body. And he is getting impatient....

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Golem in the Gears (Xanth, Bk 9) by Piers Anthony

Grundy Golem got no respect. So, to prove himself, he volunteered for a quest to find the long-lost dragon, Stanley Steamer. On the way, he somehow manages to free a damsel in distress-- but not without incurring the wrath of the Sea Hag in the process. And when it comes to avenging herself on... more

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Escape Velocity by Christopher Stasheff

As the Lords plan a coup that will destroy democracy in the Interstellar Dominion Electorates, telepaths Dar and Samantha, sought by the police, desperately try to warn Terra of the danger.

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The Warlock in Spite of Himself (Warlock, Bk 1) by Christopher Stasheff

Gramarye: A world where elves, witches, goblins and all the other creatures of legend from Earth's Middle Ages are Reality. A world where Good and Evil are as sharply defined as Black and White. A world on the brink of destruction. In an interstellar romp that proves science and sorcery... more

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King Kobold Revived (Warlock of Gramarye, Bk 2) [Re-write of by Christopher Stasheff

Gramarye is a forgotten colony of Earth, an abandoned planet of telepathic outlaws, where elves and witches are real, and the fantasies of the Middle Ages endure. Wizard Rod Gallowglass is the only one who can save Gramarye from doom--if he can rid himself of the insidious mental fog that drains... more

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The Warlock Unlocked (Warlock of Gramarye, Bk 3) by Christopher Stasheff

In Gramarye, where everyone who is anyone is a witch, and where Rod Gallowglass has only just begun to learn of the awesome powers he possesses, a battle between worlds has begun. In the fight to preserve freedom, Rod is about to learn if his strength will be enough to save his precious world --... more

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Warlock Enraged (Warlock of Gramarye, No 4) by Christopher Stasheff

A family crisis weakens the Gallowglass family's collective psychic abilities. The power of warlock Rod Gallowglass comes from a mind-link with the evil Lord Kern, Rod's other self in an alternate universe. And before they can take on Alfar's wizards, the Gallowglass family has to find a way to... more

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The Warlock Wandering (Warlock of Gramarye, Bk 5) by Christopher Stasheff

On the magical planet Gramarye, 500 years from their own time, Rod and Gwen Gallowglass are held captive in an alternative universe -- a world where purple-skinned, fur-kilted men challenge them in primitive battle. Lost within time and space, and unable to communicate with the combative... more

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The Warlock Is Missing (Warlock, Bk 6) by Christopher Stasheff

On the magical planet Gramarye, warlock Ron Gallowglass and his witch wife Gwen are kidnapped and held captive in another time dimension and their children--Magnus, Cordelia, Geoffrey, and Gregory--attempt to locate and rescue their parents.

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The Warlock Heretical (Warlock of Gramarye, Bk 7) by Christopher Stasheff

Enemies of peace are planting the seeds of rebellion on the planet Gramarye, striving to tempt the clergy with visions of power and incite them to war against the throne. Only the warlock Rod Gallowglass can stop them--or suffer the grim fate of a heretic! From the author of The Warlock in Spite... more

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The Warlock's Companion (Warlock of Gramarye, Bk 9) by Christopher Stasheff

Rod Gallowglass's faithful cybernetic steed, Fess, has had a long life and many grand adventures. Now the Gallowglass children are going to hear the truth about Fess's other masters--from the young, spoiled joyrider to the revolutionary hero to the crew of a pirate ship--straight from the... more

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The Warlock Insane (Warlock, Bk 9) by Christopher Stasheff

Until now, Rod Gallowglass could fight the numerous challenges of Gramarye with technology. But when an evil sorcerer uses a new drug to cloud his mind with horrific visions, Rod faces his most crucial test and Gramarye faces its ultimate challenge.

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The Warlock Rock (Warlock, Bk 10) by Christopher Stasheff

When the townspeople of Gramarye become mesmerized by the beat of strange floating musical crystals, Rod Gallowglass sets out to uncover their mysterious origins before he loses his children to their sinister charm.

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Warlock and Son (Warlock, Bk 11) by Christopher Stasheff

Determined to make a name for himself, young Magnus Gallowglass, son of the High Warlock, sets out on a personal adventure that brings him into contact with spellbinding witches, enticing ladies, and bewitching maidens.

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M'Lady Witch (Warlock's Heirs, Bk 1) by Christopher Stasheff

Cordelia has inherited incredible powers from her father, and now Prince Alain has come asking for her hand. The wild young lady isn't sure she's ready to settle down . . . but forces opposed to the match intend to make sure she doesn't make it to the altar -- ever.

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Quicksilver's Knight (Warlock's Heirs, Bk 2) by Christopher Stasheff

Geoffrey Gallowglass is a young man in demand - who must make a choice. Should he trust the beautiful, brave Quicksilver - a bandit who stole the land of a lord for herself? Or should he fall for the sultry, subversive Moraga - a witch who will do anything for the throne of Gramarye. It's a... more

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The Spell-Bound Scholar (Warlock's Heirs, Bk 3) by Christopher Stasheff

Gregory Gallowglass is the eligible bachelor on the planet of Gramarye. The youngest son of the High Warlock Rod Gallowglass and the witch Gwendolyn, his powers of intellect and magic are without equal. But he's best known for his pure heart -- one that is impervious to love. To Moraga,... more

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Here Be Monsters (Warlock's Heirs, Bk 4) by Christopher Stasheff

A FAMILY THAT SLAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER Love is in the air as the planet of Gramarye gets ready to celebrate the weddings of Geoffrey, Cordelia, and Gregory Gallowglass all at once. But when Alouette, Gregory's fiancee, has a horrible vision of monsters attacking the land, cold feet... more

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The Warlock's Last Ride (Warlock, Bk 13) by Christopher Stasheff

THE FINAL ADVENTURE IN THE PHENOMENAL SERIES After an incredible 35-year run, the story of Ron Gallowglass -- The Warlock in Spite of Himself -- comes to its fantastic finale in the weird and wonderful world of GramaryeWhen Gwendolyn--the witch-wife of Rod Gallowglass, the Lord High Warlock of... more

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A Wizard in Absentia (Rogue Wizard, Bk 1) by Christopher Stasheff

His father's a warlock; his mother a witch. Or so it seems on the planet Gramarye, where modern technology is the ultimate "magic." Now Magnus Gallowglass is leaving his family and his home -- in a starship driven by the brain of the robo-horse Fess. It's one small step for... more

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A Wizard in Mind (Rogue Wizard, Bk 2) by Christopher Stasheff

Magnus D'Armand, the renegade son of Rod Gallowglass, Warlock of Gramarye, has set out to prove himself twice the hero and liberator his father ever was. However, Magnus has inherited not only his father's awesome psychic gifts, but his uncanny knack for getting into trouble as... more

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A Wizard In Bedlam : Second Book of the Rogue Wizard! (Chronicles of the Rogue Wizard...

The wizard DeCade died generations ago, leading the last great revolt of the Planet Melange's churls against their despotic feudal masters. His bones were broken and lost; only his songs remain.The Churl Dulain joined the Resistance in his youth-an exile Resistance, devoted to readying the... more

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A Wizard In War (Rogue Wizard, Bk 4) by Christopher Stasheff

The medieval planet of Maltroit seems to be repeating Earth's bloody history in the worst possible manner. It's up to the Rogue Wizard to give the downtrodden a crash course in democracy, so before you can say "Magna Carta," he's bent the course of history by teaching the... more

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A Wizard in Peace (Rogue Wizard, Bk 4) by Christopher Stasheff

Under the nom de guerre of Gar Pike, renegade psychic wizard Magnus D'Armand travels the stars fighting injustice and oppression, like his father, Rod Gallowglass, the Warlock in Spite of Himself. But this time the Rogue Wizard may have encountered a tyrant even he can't overthrow: a... more

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A Wizard in Chaos (Rogue Wizard, Bk 6) by Christopher Stasheff

Under the nom de guerre of Gar Pike, renegade psychic wizard Magnus D'Armand travels the stars fighting injustice and oppression, like his father, Rod Gallowglass, the Warlock in Spite of Himself. But unlike his famous father, Magnus refuses to play the rules, sowing the seeds of freedom and... more

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A Wizard in Midgard (Rogue Wizard, Bk 6) by Christopher Stasheff

Under the nom de guerre of Gar Pike, renegade psychic wizard Magnus D'Armand travels the stars fighting injustice and oppression like his father, Rod Gallowglass, the Warlock in Spite of Himself. Now the Rogue Wizard wanders the galaxy alone, having lost his best friend and partner in... more

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A Wizard and a Warlord (Rogue Wizard, Bk 7) by Christopher Stasheff

During his last flight for peace and democracy on a forgotten planet, Gar Pike somehow managed to get himself a new traveling companion: Alea, a young with a certain amount of psychic ability -- and a heavy dose of attitude to boot. Now he can't get anything done. The ship feels like... more

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A Wizard in the Way (Rogue Wizard, Bk 8) by Christopher Stasheff

When his longtime traveling companion settled down and got married, Gar Pike -- the Rogue Wizard -- had thought it would be even better to work alone: no distractions, no disagreements, no one to care about but himself. But he wasn’t alone for long. He recently managed to saddle himself... more

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A Wizard in a Feud (Rogue Wizard, Bk 10) by Christopher Stasheff

When Gar Pike -- the Rogue Wizard -- and his traveling companion Alea land their ship on a planet harboring a lost colony to do some minor repairs to the ship’s computer, they decided to take some time for shore leave, and explore. It’s not long before they meet one of the... more

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Myth Adventures by Robert Lynn Asprin

Book Club Edition of 4 Myth Adventures Books: Another Fine Myth, Myth Conceptions, Myth Directions and Another Fine Myth

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Myth Alliances by Robert Lynn Asprin

Book Club Edition of Myth Adventure Books: Myth-ing Persons, Little Myth Marker and M.Y.T.H. Inc. Link

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Myth-Nomers and Im-Pervections (Myth Adventures, Bk 8) by Robert Asprin & Phil Fo...

Skeeve leaves the rest of the M.Y.T.H. crew behind as he follows his erstwhile mentor, Aahz, to the demon's home dimension of Perv. And you thought New York City was rough! Skeeve hopes to convince Aahz to return to Deva, but he soon discovers that his search has become a journey of... more

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M.y.T.H. Inc. in Action (Myth Adventures, Bk 9) by Robert Asprin

Love and war go hand in hand when Skeeve "the Great" asks two bumbling bodyguards to join the army of Possiltum-and then finds himself overrun by nubile suitors.

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Sweet Myth-Tery of Life (Myth Adventures, Bk 10) by Robert Asprin

Love is in the Heir When it reigns, it pours all over well-meaning magician Skeeve. Romance, that is. He's a drowning man, fending off a relentless array of suitors. What to do? Should he hop away with Bunny, his beautiful assistant? Drink all night with Cassandra, the nubile vampire?... more

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Myth-Ion Improbable (Myth Adventures, Bk 11) by Robert Asprin

Apprentice magician Skeeve, his scaly mentor Aahz and beautiful ex-assassin Tanda are back-and this time they're treasure hunting in a dimension that combines the Wild West with the vampire-cursed hills of Transylvania-where gold is common as dirt, and danger lurks behind every sagebrush.

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Something M.Y.T.H. Inc (Myth Adventures #12) by Robert Asprin

Revolution is in the air. The king's court sorcerer is being eyed with suspicion. Not for dabbling in the black arts...not for consorting with a demon...not for having a dragon as a pet...not even for being mobbed up. But for the greatest crime of all: raising taxes. Who is this terrible... more

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Myth Alliances (Myth Adventures, Bk 4) by Jody Lynn Nye & Robert Asprin

MYTH-GUIDED ADVICE... To get their dimension out of debt, the sheepish Wuhses called in ten Pervects to take control of their finances. The problem is, now the fearsome females won't leave. They're holding the Wuhses' purse strings -- and much more. And it's not in the... more

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Deryni Rising by Katherine Kurtz

For more than 30 years, the Deryni Chronicles have transported readers to a world of secret sorcery and courtly intrigue. Deryni Rising, the first book in the series, launched Katherine Kurtz's phenomenal, bestselling career. Now, with this special edition, including a new introduction by the... more

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Camber of Culdi by Katherine Kurtz

Rhys felt his thought mesh with those of Camber. Then he was seeing through Camber's eyes, noting the candle burning steadily in his own left hand. He watched Camber's hand rise to rest on the young squire's forehead. After only seconds, the squire's eyes closed. Camber's voice was like a... more

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Saint Camber (Legends of Camber of Culdi, Bk 2) by Katherine Kurtz

Camber could feel himself slipping even deeper into trance. Images formed and reformed on the blackness of the spell-bound water before him, only to fade before he could read them. But he must read them. He dared not fail.

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Camber the Heretic (Legends of Camber of Culdi) by Katherine Kurtz

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The Bishop's Heir (Histories of King Kelson) by Katherine Kurtz

Once again the Kingdom of Gwynedd under young King Kelson found itself facing the horror of war between the Church and the Deryni. As the Pretender Queen plotted to free Meara from Gwynedd's control, and the ex-Archbishop hatched a devious plan, it looked like the peace of Gwynedd was to be a... more

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The King's Justice (Histories of King Kelson, Bk 2) by Katherine Kurtz

Young Kelson Haldane, King of Gwynedd, heir to both royal and Deryni magical powers, was still no match for ex-Archbishop Loris and the Pretender Queen Caitrin who sought his death. Yet, he raised an army against them both, knowing that honor made defeat impossible....

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The Quest for Saint Camber (Histories of King Kelson Volume III) by Katherine Kurtz

When young Kelson, King of Gwynedd is reported drowned in a search for the legendary Saint Camber, Nigel was deemed to be king. But his son, Conoll, was too jealous and struck down his own father. Conoll had forgotten Saint Camber....

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King Kelson's Bride (Chronicles of the Deryni) by Katherine Kurtz

New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtz's first Deryni novel in seven years!Here is the long-awaited conclusion to Katherine Kurtz's most popular and enduring work--the New York Times bestselling Deryni series--in which political power meets its match in the power of magic. The epic... more

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The Harrowing of Gwynedd (The Heirs of Saint Camber, Vol. 1) by Katherine Kurtz

Evil times had come for rthe Deryni, the humans with strange, magical powers. The Regents of the boy-king Alroy sought their destruction. And now Bishop Alister Cullen was dead, depriving the Deryni of their greatest friend. But no one could be sure he was really dead. His body lay unchanged and... more

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King Javan's Year (Heirs of Saint Camber, Vol 2) by Katherine Kurtz

With young young King Alroy on his deathbed, the power-hungry Regents are plotting to keep the legitimate heir from ascending the thrown. But Prince Javan is a formidable opponent. And the Regents vow to stop at nothing to wrest back control of Gwynedd. To prevail against the Regents, to rule... more

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The Bastard Prince (Heirs of Saint Camber, Bk 3) by Katherine Kurtz

THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER The power-hungry former Regents of the three Haldane princes were pleased. They controlled Gwynedd once more, now that Rhys Michael was king--malleable, wine-loving, and soft. Or so they thought... Unbeknownst to the Regents, Rhys Michael was coming into his... more

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In the King's Service (Childe Morgan, Bk 1) by Katherine Kurtz

In this first book of an all-new Deryni trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtz takes readers back in time -- before King Kelson's bride...before King Kelson's birth... when the magical Deryni blood was sought by the most powerful men and women in the kingdom of... more

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the deryni archives by katherine kurtz

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Deryni Magic (Chronicles of Deryni, Bk 4) by Katherine Kurtz

Here, for the first time, the secrets of the Deryni, that mysterious race of wizards and healers blessed with arcane mental powers, are revealed.

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Deryni Tales by Katherine Kurtz

Filled with richly drawn characters and unforgettable intrigues, Katherine Kurtz's Deryni novels inspired some of her most devoted fans to write their own Deryni tales-and Kurtz has collected eight of her favorites in this exciting anthology. Deryni Tales is a heartfelt tribute to the world she... more

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The Sword of Shannara (Shannara, Bk 1) by Terry Brooks

Living in peaceful Shady Vale, Shea Ohmsford knew little of the troubles that plagued the rest of the world. Then the giant, forbidding Allanon revaled that the supposedly dead Warlock Lord was plotting to destory the world. The sole weapon against this Power of Darkness was the Sword of... more

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The Elfstones of Shannara (Shannara, Bk 2) by Terry Brooks

Ancient Evil threatens the Elves: The ancient tree created by long-lost Elven magic, is dying. When Wil Ohmsford is summoned to guard the Amberle on a perilous quest to gather a new seed for a new tree, he is faced with the Reaper, the most fearsome of all Demons. And Wil is without power to... more

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The Wishsong of Shannara (Shannara, Bk 3) by Terry Brooks

Horror stalked the Four Lands as the Ildatch, ancient source of evil, sent its ghastly Mord Wraiths to destroy Mankind. Only Druid Allanon held the magic power of wishsong that could make plants bloom instantly or turn trees from green to autumn gold. But she, too, was in mortal danger, and... more

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The Scions of Shannara - Book 1 of The Heritage of Shannara by Terry Brooks

Three hundred years have passed since the death of Allanon, and the Four Lands are sadly changed. The Elves have vanished, and the Dwarves are enslaved. The Southland is now under the totalitarian rule of the Federation, and magic is strictly forbidden. Yet Par Ohmsford, descendant of the... more

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The Druid of Shannara (The Heritage of Shannara, Bk 2) by Terry Brooks

In the three hundred years since the death of the Druid Allanon, the mysterious, evil Shadowen have seized control and are ruining the Four Lands. Using Cogline as messenger, the shade of Allanon summons the four scions of Shannara: Par, Coll, Wren, and Walker Boh. To Walker Boh he gives the... more

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The Elf Queen of Shannara (Heritage of Shannara, Bk 3) by Terry Brooks

"Find the Elves and return them to the world of Men!" the shade of the Druid Allanon had ordered Wren. It was clearly an impossible task. The Elves had been gone from the Westland for more than a hundred years. There was not even a trace of their former city of Arborlon left to... more

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The Talismans of Shannara (Heritage of Shannara, Bk 4) by Terry Brooks

THE ENDLESS QUEST The descendants of the Oven house of Shannara had all completed their quests. Walker Boh had restored the Druid's Keep with the Black Elfstone. Wren had restored the missing Elves to the Four Lands. And Par had found what was quite possibly the legendary Sword of... more

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Magic Kingdom For Sale--Sold! (Magic Kingdom of Landover, Bk 1) by Terry Brooks

Landover was a genuine, out-of-this-world magic kingdom, complete with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement had promised. But after he purchased it for a million dollars, Ben Holiday discovered that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention. The kingdom was falling... more

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Black Unicorn (Magic Kingdom of Landover, Bk 2 ) by Terry Brooks

A year had passed since Ben Holiday bought the Magic Kingdon from the wizard, Meeks. But unbeknownst to him, he has been the victim of a trap by Meeks, who has succeeded in stealing the Paladin and appropriating his face. Suddenly none of Ben's friends know him, but all of his enemies do. He... more

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Wizard at Large (Magic Kingdom of Landover, Bk 3) by Terry Brooks

Questor Thews is only a semi-competent wizard, but when High Lord Ben Holiday and his love Willow need use of his powers, he tries to comply. He tries, all right, but he doesn't have all that much faith in himself -- not since he turned a terrier into an imp. Still, he'll do what he can....

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Tangle Box (Magic Kingdom of Landover Series, Bk #4) by Terry Brooks

OH, WHAT A TANGLED WEB... Everything should have been quiet and pleasant for Ben Holiday, the former Chicago lawyer who became sovereign of the Magic Kingdom of Landover. But it wasn't. Horris Kew, conjurer, confidence-man, and trickster, had returned to Landover from Ben's own world. Alas,... more

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American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Shadow is a man with a past. But now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his wife and stay out of trouble. Until he learns that she's been killed in a terrible accident.Flying home for the funeral, as a violent storm rocks the plane, a strange man in the seat next to him... more

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Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

Fat Charlie Nancy's normal life ended the moment his father dropped dead on a Florida karaoke stage. Charlie didn't know his dad was Anansi, a trickster god, the spirit of rebellion able to overturn the social order, create wealth out of thin air, and baffle the devil. And he never knew... more

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Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchet...

According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (the world's only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655, before she exploded), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner. So the armies of Good and Evil are amassing,... more

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Stardust by Neil Gaiman

In the sleepy English countryside at the dawn of the Victorian Era, life moves at a leisurely pace in the tiny town of Wall--a secluded hamlet so named for an imposing stone barrier that surrounds a fertile grassland. Armed sentries guard the sole gap in the bulwark to keep the inquisitive from... more

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Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

Richard Mayhew is an unassuming young businessman living in London, with a dull job and a pretty but demanding fiancee. Then one night he stumbles across a girl bleeding on the sidewalk. He stops to help her--and the life he knows vanishes like smoke. Several hours later, the girl is gone... more

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The Sandman: Endless Nights by Neil Gaiman

Featuring the popular characters from the award-winning Sandman series, THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS reveals the legend of the Endless, a family of magical and mythical beings who exist and interact in the real world. Born at the beginning of time, Destiny, Death, Dream, Desire, Despair,... more

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Rachiel R.

King of Thorn Volume 1 (King of Thorn) by Yuji Iwahara

Twin sisters... Separated by fate... Drawn together by a horrific illness...Kasumi and her sister, Shizuku, were infected with the Medusa virus, which slowly turns the victim to stone--and there is no cure! Hope for salvation rests in Kasumi and a select few who are put into a cryogenically... more

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King of Thorn Volume 2 (King of Thorn) by Yuji Iwahara

Narrowly escaping their island prison through the once-welded underground hatch, our band of survivors now find themselves making a tense escape through a half-submerged tunnel. The watery path may look serene at first, but what monstrosities await them beneath the inky depths? And who is the... more

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King of Thorn Volume 3 by Yuji Iwahara

Having faced multiple threats, the Medusa Virus survivors begin to probe further into what's happened. They have Peter's hard drive, but what will they find on it? And will they even have time to look? A new threat emerges that will find Marco face to face with the slimiest monster on... more

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King of Thorn Volume 4 (King of Thorn) by Yuji Iwahara

The horror deepens as the diminishing band of survivors struggles to keep sane--and alive. When a secret video reveals the truth behind the Medusa virus to Kasumi and the other survivors, will the revelation give them hope…or more despair? Also, why does Marco seem to know so much more... more

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King of Thorn Volume 5 (King of Thorn) by Yuji Iwahara

With horrible monsters in pursuit, Kasumi and the survivors try their best to escape and rejoin Marco. When all hope seems lost, one member will make a sacrifice that could save them all!

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King of Thorn, Vol 6 by Yuji Iwahara

With Marco defeated and Zeus threatening to use the terrifying power of Medusa to recreate the world, it's up to Kasumi to summon the courage to fight back. What is the final mystery surrounding Kasumi and her sister, Shizuku? And when it's revealed to Kasumi, will she have the strength... more

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Confessions of a Part-time Sorceress (Girl's Guide to Dungeons and Dragons) by Shelly...

Most Dungeons & Dragons game players are men, yet storytelling and roleplaying come so naturally to women. So where are all the female gamers? The answer is - everywhere! Confessions of a Part-time Sorceress is a smart, humorous examination of the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game... more

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Rachiel R.

The Icewind Dale Trilogy: The Crystal Shard, Streams of Silver, the Halfling's Gem (F...

Icewind Dale. Windswept passes and forbidding glaciers stand at the top of the world. Below them, in the cold valleys, an evil force broods: the magic of Crenshinibon, the crystal shard.Now dwarf, barbarian, and drow elf join to battle this evil. Tempered in the furnace of struggle, they form an... more

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Rachiel R.

The Dark Elf Trilogy: Homeland, Exile, Sojourn (Forgotten Realms) by R. A. Salvatore ...

SojournFar above the merciless Underdark, Drizzt Do'Urden fights to survive the elements of Toril's harsh surface. The young drow begins a sojourn through a world entirely unlike his own -- even as he evades the dark elves of his past. He begins to understand his new home and its inhabitants,... more

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Legacy of the Drow Collector's Edition (A Forgotten Realms(r) Omnibus) by R. A. Salva...

A collection of four New York Times bestselling novels by R. A. Salvatore. The Legacy of the Drow Collector's Edition brings together four bestselling novels: The Legacy, Starless Night, Siege of Darkness, and Passage to Dawn. The adventure begins in seeming serenity as we find Drizzt Do'Urden... more

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The Hunter's Blades Collector's Edition (The Hunter's Blades Trilogy) by R.A. Salvato...

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Sacrifice of the Widow (Forgotten Realms: The Lady Penitent, Bk 1) by Lisa Smedman

Goddesses vie for the soul of people... Halisstra Melarn, convert to the cause of the goddess Eilistraee, was sent to the deepest depths of the Outer Planes to kill the demon goddess she once worshiped, but instead was transformed into a hideous creature bent to the vengeful will of her... more

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Storm of the Dead (Forgotten Realms: Lady Penitent, Bk 2) by Lisa Smedman

Drow god vs. Drow god! When Lolth and Eilistraee, two drow goddesses, compete for control of the dark elves of Faer�n, more than just the drow are caught in the middle. Though the drow will survive their game, what's at stake is the very nature of what it means to be a dark elf.

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Forsaken House (Forgotten Realms: The Last Mythal) by Richard Baker

Ten millennia of hubris, betrayal, failure, and retreat are coming to an end HOUSE DLARDRAGETH is an ancient cabal of demon-spawned sun elves who burn for vengeance against the elven realms that defeated them long ago. ARAEVIN is an elf mage from Evereska who discovers Dlardrageth's... more

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Bladesinger (Forgotten Realms: The Fighters, Bk 4) by Keith Francis Strohm

They are the half-bloods, the broken, the unforgiven. They failed themselves and their people. They are outcasts. Then, in the bitter wilds of Rashemen, they receive a desperate plea they alone can answer. If they succeed, it could mean their redemption. But if they fail, a troubled past... more

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Promise of the Witch King (Sellswords, Bk 2) by R. A. Salvatore

The book was hidden well. It's pages promised the power of the Witch-King himself. And now that it's been found, even the fact that it kills anyone foolish enough to crack its cover won't stop people from fighting over it. Welcome to the Bloodstone Lands! Human assassin... more

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Road of the Patriarch: The Sellswords, Book III (Forgotten Realms) by R.A. Salvatore

Explore the mind of an assassin in R.A. Salvatore's exciting conclusion to The Sellswords Trilogy!The drow mercenary Jarlaxle and his companion, the human assassin Artemis Entreri, have begun to make a home for themselves in the rugged Bloodstone Lands. But not everyone is ready to trust a man... more

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Shadowdale (Forgotten Realms: Avatar Trilogy, Book One) by Scott Ciencin & Richa...

When the gods are banished from the heavens, they must travel through Faer?n in the guise of mortals. When four companions, last survivors of the Company of the Lynx, find themselves in possession of a mysterious amulet, they must escape death at the hand of Bane, god of murder. When magic... more

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Swordmage (Forgotten Realms: Blades of the Moonsea, Bk 1) by Richard Baker

Four Words: Forgotten Realms® Fourth Edition! The Spellplague--and other things from horrifying disasters to monumental achievments--has changed the face of the Forgotten Realms world, and this series is the first to plunge fully into a bold new era for the venerable line. The first... more

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Silverfall: Stories of the Seven Sisters (Forgotten Realms) by Ed Greenwood

Rise, and be not afraid.Widespread and many-tentacled is the evil that threatens Faerûn. Before its heart can be found, all of the Seven Sisters will play a part, and all too much blood will be spilled . . . drow blood.Seven linked novellas tell seven stories of seven sisters by the... more

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The Orc King (Transitions, Bk 1) by R. A. Salvatore

Drizzt is back in this exciting new trilogy from R.A. Salvatore! An uneasy peace between the dwarves of Mithral Hall and the orcs of the newly established Kingdom of Many-Arrows can't last long. The orc tribes united under Obould begin to fight each other, and Bruenor is determined to... more

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The Pirate King (Transitions, Bk 2) by R. A. Salvatore

LUSKAN IN FLAMES! The Arcane Brotherhood, a cabal of powerful wizards with a dangerous secret agenda, have infiltrated the Hosttower of the Arcane, seizing control of the port city of Luskan. No one has been able to stand against them, and their iron hand is beginning to squeeze the... more

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The Ghost King: Transitions, Book III by R.A. Salvatore

Don?t miss the gripping conclusion to Salvatore?s New York Times best-selling Transitions trilogy!When the Spellplague ravages Faer�n, Drizzt and his companions are caught in the chaos. Seeking out the help of the priest Cadderly?the hero of the recently reissued series The Cleric Quintet?Drizzt... more

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Dissolution (Forgotten Realms: R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen, Book 1) by ...

While their whole world is changing around them, four dark elves struggle against different enemies. Yet their paths will lead them all to the most terrifying discovery in the long history of the drow, and set them on a quest to save not only Menzoberranzan but the entire dark elf race from... more

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Insurrection (Forgotten Realms: R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen, Book 2) by ...

Quenthel Baenre is second only to the matron mother and is Menzoberranzan’s most powerful priestess of Lolth. When the Spider Queen goes silent, Quenthel is called upon to lead a team of dark elves on a mission that could save Menzoberranzan or doom it forever. With the cunning wizard... more

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Rachiel R.

Condemnation (Forgotten Realms: R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen, Book 3) by...

The third title in the continuing saga of a war in the darkest part of the Forgotten Realms setting. This latest title continues and expands the civil war among the drow, one of the most popular races in the Forgotten Realms setting. Best-selling author R.A. Salvatore wrote the prologue to... more

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Extinction (Forgotten Realms: R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen, Book 4) by Li...

This latest title expands the civil upheaval among the drow, one of the most popular races in the Forgotten Realms setting. Best-selling author R.A. Salvatore wrote the prologue to Extinction and continues to consult on the series, lending his expertise as the author who brought drow society to... more

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Annihilation (Forgotten Realms: R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider, Book 5) by Philip...

The fifth title in the New York Times best-selling saga of civil war and chaos in the darkest part of the Forgotten Realms setting.This latest title expands the civil upheaval among the drow, one of the most popular races in the Forgotten Realms setting. Best-selling author R.A. Salvatore wrote... more

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Resurrection (Forgotten Realms: R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider) by Paul S. Kemp

The final volume in the New York Times best-selling saga of civil war and chaos in the darkest part of the Forgotten Realms setting.This latest title drives the civil upheaval among one of the most popular races in the Forgotten Realms setting to its epic conclusion. Several of the previous... more

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Gauntlgrym (Forgotten Realms 7: Neverwinter, Bk 1) by R. A. Salvatore

Drizzt joins Bruenor on his quest for the fabled dwarven kingdom of Gauntlgrym: ruins said to be rich with ancient treasure and arcane lore. But before they even get close, another drow and dwarf pair stumbles across it first: Jarlaxle and Athrogate. In their search for treasure and magic,... more

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Callahan's Crosstime Saloon (Callahan, Bk 1) by Spider Robinson

Callahan's Place is the neighborhood tavern to all of time and space, where the regulars are anything but. Pull up a chair, grab a glass of your favorite, and listen to the stories spun by time travelers, cybernetic aliens, telepaths...and a bunch of regular folks on a mission to save the... more

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Time Travelers Strictly Cash by Spider Robinson

Human or otherwise, regardless of race, creed or dimension of origin, if you're looking for a good time in a place where the beer is always flowing, and the stories always out of this world, step up to the bar at Callahan's. There'll be tales--Oh, are there tales! Like the one about... more

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Callahan's Secret by Spider Robinson

Callahan's Place is open for business, and all of the "regulars" are here--a talking dog, an alcoholic vampire, and two telepaths--enhancing their joys by drowning their sorrows. Everyone, that is, but Mickey Finn, a seven-foot tall alien in danger of enslavement at the hands of a traveller from... more

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Callahan's Lady (Callahan, Bk 4) by Spider Robinson

A HOUSE OF HEALTHY REPUTE... Welcome to Lady Sally's, the House that is a home -- the internationally (hell, interplanetarily) notorious bordello. At Lady Sally's House, the customer doesn't necessarily come first: even the staff are genuinely enjoying themselves. Wife of... more

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Lady Slings the Booze (Callahan, Bk 5) by Spider Robinson

Welcome back to Lady Sally's...Your pleasure is her business! It's the best little you-know-what in the universe. Where adults of all species and persuasions indulge in wild life, liberty, and the pursuit of a really good time. So join in the fun -- and don't worry. You'll... more

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Callahan's Legacy (Callahan's Crosstime Saloon) by Spider Robinson

For years, Callahan's was the place where friends met to have a few drinks, tell a few jokes, and occasionally save the world. Until that unfortunate incident with the nuke a few years ago....But Jake Stonebender and his wife have opened a new Callahan's, Mary's Place, and all the regulars are... more

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Callahan's Key by Spider Robinson

Nobody blends good science with bad puns as brilliantly as Spider Robinson, as his legion of devoted fans will attest. Now he's back with the latest chapter of the Callahan saga -- an improbable tale of impending doom, a road trip, space, drugs, and rock 'n' roll.The universe is in desperate... more

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Rachiel R.

The Paradise Snare (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Volume 1) by A.C. Crispin

This novel begins with Han's late teen years and shows us how he escaped an unhappy adopted home situation to carve out a new life for himself as a pilot.

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The Hutt Gambit (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Vol. 2) by A.C. Crispin

Here is the second novel in the blockbuster new trilogy that reveals the never-before-told story of the young Han Solo. Set before the Star Wars(r) movie adventures, these books chronicle the coming-of-age of the galaxy's most famous con man, smuggler and thief.Solo is now a fugitive... more

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Rebel Dawn (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Bk 3) by A. C. Crispin

Here is the explosive conclusion of the blockbuster trilogy that chronicles the never-before-told story of the young Han Solo. Set before the Star Wars movie adventures (the second trilogy), these books chronicle the coming-of-age of the galaxy's most famous con man, smuggler, and... more

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The Han Solo Adventures (Star Wars: Exploits of Han Solo) by Brian Daley

Han Solo soars again--in this awesome trilogy of his extraordinary exploits. Ride with him as he rides to the rescue, narrowly escapes certain death, and foils evil in its ruthelss tracks! Han Solo at Star's End Han Solo's Revenge Han Solo and the Lost Legacy

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Star Wars: A New Hope (formerly titled STAR WARS: From the Adventures of Luke Skywal...

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.... Luke Skywalker lived and worked on his uncle's farm on the remote planet of Tatooine -- and he was bored beyond belief. He yearned for adventures out among the stars, adventures that would take him beyond the farthest galaxies... more

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Star Wars, Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back by Donald F. Glut

Although they had won a significant battle, the war between the Rebels and the Empire had really just begun. Soon, Luke, Han, the princess and their faithful companions were forced to flee, scattering in all directions--the Dark Lord's minions in fevered pursuit....

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Star Wars, Episode VI - Return of the Jedi by James Kahn

It was a dark time for the rebel alliance...Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, had been delivered into the hands of the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. Determined to rescue him, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Lando Calrissian launched a hazardous mission against Jabba's Tatooine stronghold.The... more

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The Truce at Bakura (Star Wars) by Kathy Tyers

No sooner has Darth Vader's funeral pyre burned to ashes on Endor than the Alliance intercepts a call for help from a far-flung Imperial outpost. Bakura is on the edge of known space and the first to meet the Ssi-ruuk, cold-blooded reptilian... more

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The Courtship of Princess Leia (Star Wars) by Dave Wolverton

Seeking rich, powerful allies to bring into the Rebel Alliance and a new home planet for the refugees of her native Alderaan, Princess Leia considers a proposal that could tip the balance of power against the evil Empire. The Hapes Consortium... more

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Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: Thrawn, Vol. 1) by Timothy Zahn

It's five years after Return of the Jedi: the Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven out the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi Twins. And Luke... more

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Dark Force Rising (Star Wars: Thrawn, Vol 2) by Timothy Zahn

The Empire is dying; but like a dog near death, the Empire is at its most dangerous, ready to lash out with nothing to lose. Grand Admiral Thrawn may have found just the firepower needed to take a bite out of the New Republic: some two hundred Dreadnaught heavy cruisers, lost to hyperspace in... more

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The Last Command (Star Wars: Thrawn, Vol 3) by Timothy Zahn

The embattled Republic reels from the attacks of Grand Admiral Thrawn, who has marshalled the remnants of the Imperial forces and driven the Rebels back with an abominable technology recovered from the Emperor's secret fortress: clone soldiers. As Thrawn mounts his final siege, Han and... more

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Jedi Search (Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Vol. 1) by Kevin Anderson

As the war between the Republic and the scattered remnants of the Empire continues, two children--the Jedi twins--will come into their powers in a universe on the brink of vast changes and challenges. In this time of turmoil and discovery,... more

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Star Wars: Dark Apprentice (Jedi Academy Trilogy, Vol 2) by Kevin Anderson

As the New Republic takes devastating losses in the ongoingwar with the scattered remnants of the Empire, the galaxy's future depends on three small children, among them the Jedi twins, born to incredible powers and perils, as an... more

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Champions of the Force (Star Wars) (Jedi Academy Trilogy, Bk 3) by Kevin Anderson

Suspended helplessly between life and death, Luke Skywalker lies in state at the Jedi academy. But on the spirit plane, Luke fights desperately for survival, reaching out physically to the Jedi twins. At the same time, Leia is on a life-and-death mission of her own, a race against Imperial... more

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Children of the Jedi (Star Wars) by Barbara Hambly

In Children of the Jedi, Barbara Hambly introduces a new character: Callista, a brave Jedi warrior of long ago who gave her life to foil one of the Empire's darkest plans, a plot to destroy a stronghold that was sanctuary for the wives and children of the Jedi knights. Suddenly, the dreadnought... more

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Star Wars: Darksaber by Kevin Anderson

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, cloaked by the Force and riding with the hostile Sand People, have returned to the dunes of the desert planet Tatooine in hopes of finding what Luke so desperately seeks: contact with Obi-Wan Kenobi. Luke is hoping the old Jedi Knight's spirit will... more

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Planet of Twilight (Star Wars) by Barbara Hambly

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Hambly returns to the Star Wars(r) universe to tell a breathtaking tale of a mysterious world where the battle between the New Republic and the Empire takes a shocking new twist.... Nam Chorios is a barren backwater world--once a dreaded prison... more

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The Crystal Star (Star Wars) by Vonda Mcintyre

First Timothy Zahn reopened the door to George Lucas's dazzling universe with his New York Times-bestselling Star Wars trilogy. Then Kathy Tyers's The Truce at Bakura took readers back to the fateful days following the events in Return of the Jedi. And with The... more

First Timothy Zahn reopened the door to George Lucas's dazzling universe with his New York Times-bestselling Star Wars trilogy. Then Kathy Tyers's The Truce at Bakura took readers back to the fateful days following the events in Return of the Jedi. And with The Courtship of Princess Leia Dave Wolverton chronicled Han Solo's turbulent campaign for the princess's hand. Now, award-winning author Vonda N. McIntyre continues the tradition as the ultimate space adventure unfolds in The Crystal Star. Princess Leia is dealt a crushing blow when her three children--Anakin and the twins Jaina and Jacen--are kidnapped. Leia's advisers counsel her to wait for a ransom note, but waiting is the hardest thing for a mother to do when her children are in danger--and worse than waiting is her discovery that she cannot sense her children through the Force. Ultimately, the princess has no choice. She, Chewbacca, and Artoo-Detoo track the kidnappers, following their trail to a disabled refugee ship where the answers provided by Rillao, a mysterious fugitive, only provoke more questions. The refugees' children are also missing--and Rillao thinks she knows who has them: a powerful Imperial officer named Hethrir who has his own twisted plans to restore the Empire to its former glory. Meanwhile, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker are on a separate mission to the planet Crseih to investigate a report of a lost group of Jedi. Crseih is at the mercy of strange quantum effects caused by the death of a nearby star that is slowly freezing into a uniquely perfect crystal. This crystal star causes a disruption in the Force, blunting Luke's power and cutting the Millennium Falcon off from Leia and their home base. What Han and Luke find on the planet is even stranger than a crystallizing sun: a charismatic alien named Waru who has attracted a following of fanatic devotees through his miraculous healing powers. Is Waru a being of benevolence? Or do his healing arts conceal a darker purpose? As Leia, Chewbacca, and Rillao follow Hethri trail of treachery across space, Luke and Han draw closer to the truth behind Waru' sinister cult. Ultimately they will face an explosive showdown that could determine not only their own fates and the fate of the New Republic but whether the universe itself will survive.

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Before the Storm (Star Wars) (Black Fleet Crisis, Bk 1) by Michael P. Kube-Mcdowell

In the blockbuster bestselling tradition of Heir to the Empire comes this thrilling addition to the Star Wars(r) saga, as peace gives way to a new threat... It is a time of tranquillity for the New Republic.??The remnants of the Empire now lie in complete disarray, and the reemergence of the... more

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Shield of Lies (Star Wars: The Black Fleet Crisis, Book 2) by Michael P. Kube-Mcdowel...

As Leia must deal with a new threat to the fragile alliance that binds the New Republic, Lando becomes a prisoner aboard a runaway spacecraft of unknown origin. The ship is following an unstoppable path to its homeworld, destroyed by... more

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Tyrant's Test (Star Wars) (Black Fleet Crisis, Bk 3) by Michael P. Kube-Mcdowell

In the wake of a shattered alliance, the New Republic fights a relentless new enemy in an all-new adventure in the bestselling Star Wars saga... Faced with an alarming image of Han as a battered hostage of the Yevetha, Chewbacca takes on an urgent mission. Meanwhile, Leia calls upon the... more

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The New Rebellion (Star Wars) by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Award-winning author Kristine Kathryn Rusch brings her remarkable talents to the Star Wars(r) universe, where the New Republic faces sudden and total annihilation....Somewhere in the galaxy, millions suddenly perish--a disruption of the Force so shocking it is felt by Luke at his Jedi academy... more

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Ambush at Corellia (Star Wars Corellian Trilogy) by Roger MacBride Allen

In the first book of "The Corellian Trilogy", a trade summit brings Han Solo back to the home world he left many years before. Arriving on the distant planet he finds Corellia overrun with agents of the New Republic Intelligence and finds himself part of a plan even he does not understand.

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Assault at Selonia (Star Wars) (Corellian Trilogy, Bk 2) by Roger Macbride Allen

Imprisoned on the planet Corellia, Han Solo finds??himself at the mercy of his evil cousin, Thracken??Sal-Solo. Thracken plans to restore the Imperial??system and seize total power -- no matter what the??cost. Han has one chance to stop him. But to do so??he must turn his back on his human... more

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Showdown at Centerpoint (Corellian Trilogy, Bk 3) (Star Wars) by Roger MacBride Allen

In this third and final volume of the Corellian trilogy, Han and Luke lead the Alliance in a mad scramble against the Selonian rebels for control of the planetary technology.

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The Tears of the Singers (Star Trek, No 19) by Melinda Snodgrass

The Tears Of The Singers Captain Kirk and the U.S.S Enterprise™ join the Klingons to avert disaster in the Taygeta V system -- where a time/space warp has swallowed a spaceship without a trace. Spock suspects a link between the anomaly and the inhabitants of Taygeta, semi-aquatic creatures... more

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The Vulcan Academy Murders (Star Trek, No 20) by Jean Lorrah

Kirk and McCoy accompany Spock to the Vulcan Academy Hospital seeking experimental treatment for a badly wounded Enterprise crew member. Spock's mother is also a patient in the hospital, and Kirk soon becomes involved in the complex drama of Spock's family... Suddenly, patients are dying, and... more

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Uhura's Song (Star Trek, No 21) by Janet Kagan

Years ago, Lt. Uhura befriended a diplomat from Eeiauo, the land of graceful, cat-like beings. The two women exchanged songs and promised never to reveal their secret. Now the U.S.S. Enterprise™ is orbiting Eeiauo in a desperate race to save the inhabitants before a deadly plague destroys... more

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Ishmael (Star Trek, No 23) by Barbara Hambly

The U.S.S. Enterprise is on a peaceful mission at Starbase 12 when a bizarre cosmic phenomenon causes a Klingon ship to suddenly vanish -- with Spock aboard for the ride. Spock's last message from the Klingon ship is cryptic and frightening. The Klingons are traveling into the past,... more

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Yesterday's Son (Star Trek: Original Series, Bk 11) by A. C. Crispin

With the help of the Vulcan leader T'Pau, Spock gets permission to use the Guardian of Forever, a portal through time constructed by a long-vanished race, to venture into the past. On another trip into history, on the planet Sarpeidon, Spock had loved a woman who could not return with him to... more

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Time for Yesterday (Star Trek) by A. C. Crispin

Time For Yesterday Time in the galaxy has stopped running its normal course. That can only mean one thing -- the Guardian of Forever is malfunctioning. To save the universe, Starfleet command reunites three of its most legendary figures -- Admiral James T. Kirk, Spock of Vulcan, and Dr.... more

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The Metamorphosis and Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Classics) by Franz Kafka & Do...

With an introduction and notes by Jason Baker. A message from the emperor -- The metamorphosis -- The judgment -- The stoker: a fragment -- In the penal colony -- A country doctor -- An old leaf -- A hunger artist -- Josephine the singer, or the mouse people -- Before the law

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Job: A Comedy of Justice by Robert A. Heinlein

After he firewalked in Polynesia, the world wasn't the same for Alexander Hergensheimer, now called Alec Graham. As natural accidents occurred without cease, Alex knew Armageddon and the Day of Judgement were near. Somehow he had to bring his beloved heathen, Margrethe, to a state of grace, and,... more

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A Widow for One Year by John Irving

Ruth Cole is a complex, often self-contradictory character--a "difficult" woman. By no means is she conventionally "nice," but she will never be forgotten.Ruth's story is told in three parts, each focusing on a crucial time in her life. When we first meet her--on Long... more

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The Cider House Rules by John Irving

Set among the apple orchards of rural Maine, it is a perverse world in which Homer Wells' odyssey begins. As the oldest unadopted offspring at St Cloud's orphanage, he learns about the skills which, one way or another, help young and not-so-young women, from Wilbur Larch, the... more

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The Way of Shadows (Night Angel, Bk 1) by Brent Weeks

For Durzo Blint, assassination is an art-and he is the city's most accomplished artist. For Azoth, survival is precarious. Something you never take for granted. As a guild rat, he's grown up in the slums, and learned to judge people quickly -- and to take risks. Risks like apprenticing... more

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Shadow's Edge (Night Angel, Bk 2) by Brent Weeks

Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life. The Godking's successful coup has left Kylar's master, Durzo, and his best friend, Logan, dead. He is starting over: new city, new friends, and new profession. But when he learns that Logan might actually be alive and in hiding,... more

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Beyond the Shadows (Night Angel, Bk 3) by Brent Weeks

Logan Gyre is king of Cenaria, a country under siege, with a threadbare army and little hope. He has one chance -- a desperate gamble, but one that could destroy his kingdom. In the north, the new Godking has a plan. If it comes to fruition, no one will have the power to stop him. Kylar Stern... more

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Once Upon a Winter's Night (Faery, Bk 1) by Dennis L. McKiernan

Once upon a winter's night, a poor crofter trades his daughter Camille to wed Prince Alain of the Summerwood in exchange for a lifetime of riches. Though love blossoms between Camille and the prince, he is haunted by sadness and will not allow her to see his unmasked face. Believing she can... more

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Once Upon a Summer Day (Faery, Bk 2) by Dennis L. McKiernan

Borel, Prince of the Winterwood, has been dreaming of a beautiful, golden-haired maiden night after night. He believes that she truly exists-and that she is in terrible danger. To save her, Borel must journey through the land of Faery-and face the dark forces that await him...

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Once Upon an Autumn Eve (Faery, Bk 3) by Dennis L. McKiernan

Liaze, Princess of the Autumnwood, discovers a wounded knight has breached the boundary between her faery world and the land of mortal man-and recognizes him as the man her heart has been waiting for. But when he is snatched from her by a dark force, Liaze must undertake a perilous quest to... more

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The Iron Tower Omnibus (Mithgar: Iron Tower, Bks 1-3) by Dennis L. McKiernan

Dennis L. Mckiernen's Mithgar books are among the most beloved in all of fantasy fiction. The Iron Tower includes the first three novels set in the world of Mithgar - collected in a single volume for the first time - and with an all-new introduction by the... more

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Prospero's Children (Fern Capel, Bk 1) by Jan Siegel

It began ages past in fabled Atlantis, when a mad, power-hungry queen forged a key to a door never meant to be opened by mortal man--its inception would hasten her own death and the extinction of her vainglorious race. For millennia the key lay forgotten beneath the waves, lost amid the ruins of... more

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Mogworld by Yahtzee Croshaw

In a world full to bursting with would-be heroes, Jim couldn't be less interested in saving the day. His fireballs fizzle. He's awfully grumpy. Plus, he's been dead for about sixty years. When a renegade necromancer wrenches him from eternal slumber and into a world gone terribly, bizarrely... more

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Elegy Beach (Change, Bk 2) by Steven R. Boyett

A publishing event twenty-five years in the making: the long awaited sequel to the unforgettable post-apocalyptic fantasy, Ariel. Thirty years ago the lights went out, the airplanes fell, the cars went still, the cities all went dark. The laws humanity had always known were replaced by new... more

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Jaran (Jaran, 1) by Kate Elliott

The first book in Kate Elliott's acclaimed Jaran series-the groundbreaking story of a young woman coming of age on an alien planet...and her effect on the human race's survival.

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Steal the Dragon (Sianim, Bk 3) by Patricia Briggs

A slave on the run When Rialla was young, slave traders from Darran ambushed her clan, killing all the men and enslaving the women and children. For years, Rialla lived in bondage, serving her master while waiting for a chance to escape. When that chance came, she made the best of it -- and... more

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When Demons Walk (Sianim, Bk 4) by Patricia Briggs

Sham had spent most of her young life a sorceress and thief, stealing from Southwood's nobility to survive. Now Sham must face the greatest test of her skills... A killer has struck Southwood, claiming the lives of nobles. Lord Kerim, Reeve of Southwood, turns to Sham for help. Posing... more

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The Sacred Seven (One Land Saga) by Amy Stout

A peace between the three races--humans, dwarves and elves--is threatened as a band of giant trolls and an Elfwitch wreak havoc on the land, wiping out village after village. Now a group of unlikely companions--a young mercenary, her dragon, a dwarf and a royal spy--must band together to unite... more

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The Sum of All Men (The Runelords, Book 1) by David Farland

The first book of the saga of The RunelordsThe very Earth is in pain. Its wounds must be healed. There must arise a new king: the Earth King must be reborn. Only then will humanity have a chance to survive.

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The Mirror of Her Dreams (Mordant's Need, Bk 1) by Stephen R. Donaldson

Once again Stephen R. Donaldson, has created a shining example that proves his gift as a master storyteller. It is the story of Terisa Morgan and Geraden, son of the Domme, set in the strange land called Mordant. It is a rich and finely textured novel of love and lust, power and court politics,... more

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Snuff (Discworld, Bk 39) by Terry Pratchett

According to the writer of the best-selling crime novel ever to have been published in the city of Ankh-Morpork, it is a truth universally acknowledged that a policeman taking a holiday would barely have had time to open his suitcase before he finds his first corpse. And Commander Sam Vimes... more

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The Garrett Files: Sweet Silver Blues / Bitter Gold Hearts / Cold Copper Tears (Garre...

Like many humans, Garrett had served his time fighting in the Cantard alongside elves, dwarves, trolls, and assorted unnatural beings. After five years, he'd come home to the slums of TunFaire and hung out his shingle as a private investigator. Even as far from the dwellings of the rich... more

Like many humans, Garrett had served his time fighting in the Cantard alongside elves, dwarves, trolls, and assorted unnatural beings. After five years, he'd come home to the slums of TunFaire and hung out his shingle as a private investigator. Even as far from the dwellings of the rich and sorcerous as he was, he soon found himself involved in the kinds of cases no sane man would take for any amount of money... downright peculiar situations that a hardboiled character just couldn't seem to avoid. Fortunately, Garrett did have a few worthy allies to help when it came to tackling the haunts of wizards or werewolves, of vampires or vengeful gods -- allies like the Dead Man, one of the rare Loghyr race, whose body had stopped moving when he died four hundred years ago but whose active mind was filled with all kinds of good advice...and Morley Dotes, a half-dark-elf who had a knack for knowing where all the bodies were, and when to dig them up. Now, join Garrett and his associates as they relive some of their weirdest and wildest cases: SWEET SILVER BLUES: The trouble starts when the family of an old war buddy turns up on Garrett's doorstep to tell him his pal is dead. It's up to the resourceful investigator to find his late friend's mysterious heir, a beautiful woman last seen in the war-torn lands of the Cantard, where crime is rife, punishment nonexistent and magic usually malign... BITTED GOLD HEARTS: The stormwarden's heir is kidnapped while she's away, and Garrett must rescue him before his merciless, magic-wielding mom finds out. But even the aid of elvish friends may not be enough to keep the private eye's head on his shoulders when he comes up against a host of ogres and assassins--and some of the most menacing masters of magic ever to seize power in this perilously enchanted land! COLD COPPER TEARS: Sometimes just keeping the mice off the Dead Man isn't enough to earn his advice, and if Garrett has ever needed the Loghyr's help, he needs it now. For there's a new religious cult in town -- worshippers of a godlike Destroyer. And these devout folks seem to think Garrett would make a perfect sacrifice.

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The Iron Dragon's Daughter (Iron Dragon's Daughter, Bk 1) by Michael Swanwick

Jane is a human changeling child coming of age in a world of violence and monsters. An abused outcast, she toils unceasingly alongside trolls, dwarves, shifters and feys in the dank, stygian bowels of a steam dragon plant -- helping to construct the massive, black iron flying machines the... more

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The Last Wish: Introducing The Witcher (aka Ostatnie Zyczenie) (Last Wish, Prequel) b...

Geralt de Rivia is a witcher.A cunning sorcerer. A merciless assassin. And a cold-blooded killer. His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that plague the world. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil and not everything beautiful is good. . . and in every fairy tale there is a... more

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The Golden Key by Melanie Rawn & Jennifer Roberson & Kate Elliott

Life imitates Art--literally--when every stroke of a painter's brush changes the fabric of reality.... "Original in concept and superior in execution."-- Booklist"Fresh and intelligent...sheer brilliance."-- Flint Journal"A rich and entertaining tapestry...."-- Knoxville News Sentinel"We are... more

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Spirit Fox (Daw Book Collectors, No. 1105) by Mickey Zucker Reichert & Jennifer W...

Veteran DAW fantasy author Mickey Zucker Reichert joins with talented newcomer Jennifer Wingert to tell the story of a magic-filled land, where a war between the god and goddess has led to a war among mortals, and the reconciliation of the immortals brings peace to mortals as well. But even in... more

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Brave Story (Novel-Paperback) by Miyuki Miyabe

A young boy finds his destiny in a world of fantasy. L to R (Western Style). The Bravest Story Ever ToldYoung Wataru Mitani's life is a mess. His father has abandoned him, and his mother has been hospitalized after a suicide attempt. Desperately he searches for some way to change his life--a way... more

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The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs

Hated and feared, magic was banished from the land. But now, freed from the spells of the wicked bloodmages, magic -- both good and evil -- returns. And Aren of Fallbrook feels her own power of Sight strengthen and grow... Overcome by vision of mayhem and murder, Aren vows to save her... more

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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years -- except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story... more

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Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen, Bk 1) by Stephanie Barro...

For everyone who loves Jane Austen...a marvelously entertaining new series that turns the incomparable author into an extraordinary sleuth! On a visit to the estate of her friend, the young and beautiful Isobel Payne, Countess of Scargrave, Jane bears witness to a tragedy. Isobel's husband--a... more

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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Bk 1...

A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. And a strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the... more

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P.G. Wodehouse : Five Complete Novels (The Return of Jeeves / Bertie Wooster Sees It ...

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The Curse of Chalion (Curse of Chalion, Bk 1) by Lois McMaster Bujold

A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril has returned to the noble household he once served as page, and is named, to his great surprise, secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in line to rule. It is as assignment Cazaril dreads, for it must... more

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Paladin of Souls (Chalion, Bk 2) by Lois McMaster Bujold

One of the most honored authors in the field of fantasy and science fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold transports us once more to a dark and troubled land and embroils us in a desperate struggle to preserve the endangered souls of a realm. Three years have passed since the widowed Dowager... more

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Redoubt: Book Four of the Collegium Chronicles (A Valdemar Novel) by Mercedes Lackey

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Bastion (Valdemar: Collegium Chronicles, Bk 5) by Mercedes Lackey

Mags returns to the Collegium, but there are mixed feelings--his included--about him actually remaining there. No one doubts that he is and should be a Herald, but he is afraid that his mere presence is going to incite more danger right in the heart of Valdemar. The heads of the Collegia are... more

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