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Nach dem Tod seiner Eltern hatte Alex Roth nur einen Wunsch: ein Zauberer zu werden. Durch harte Arbeit wurde er an der Universität von Generasi angenommen, der besten Zauberakademie der Welt. Das Schicksal hatte aber andere Pläne. An seinem 18. Geburtstag wird er durch eine Prophezeiung als einer der fünf Helden des Königreichs gezeichnet, die dazu bestimmt sind, den Ravener zu bekämpfen, den größten Feind des Landes. Sein Zeichen ist aber das des „Narren“. Das schlimmste der Zeichen.

Women and children are massacred and Dearen and her newfound "family" race to defend the main Dymarki settlement from attack. A battle of attrition begins and Dearen and her people bring the war for their very survival to the gates of their enemy.

Dearen and her uneasy allies are on a rescue mission to free Adhamh from his Arranian capturers. Kral Tayme, on the other hand, has given himself his own mission to remind Dearen at every available moment of who she really is. Kalena Tsarland, Hatar Kalarthri.

Dearen prepares to join the Dymarki in their fight against the country of Arran, but then mysteriously disappears. Kral Tayme, Hauga and Raga go in search of her while Lt Peana continues his search for his missing Captain.

Kalena awakes with no memory of who - or what - she is. A Dymarki family takes her in as one of their own and she works alongside them to help keep their home safe from the evil lowlanders. As she lives and works, she discovers that she has a power that is quickly growing within her. One that can help to defend her new found people. But what will be the cost of that power be to her "unknown" searching friends?

Coffin Blossoms. A reminder that hope does spring eternal. In death itself, there is often beauty, life, and on rare occasions, even humor. The 24 stories in this anthology straddle the line between humor and horror in unique ways. Some wearing a wry smile. Others with tongue firmly in cheek. Ghosts, demons, vampires, myths, monsters, and murderers turned on their heads and shaken ‘til dizzy, then presented for you here, in Coffin Blossoms....

Warrior Ryn Weaver has proven her courage against a relentless enemy. But now in the great city of Kaldor, she and her Blackwatch friends find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Big city politics were not in the Blackwatch training manuals and Ryn finds that being Paired with Tribunal Mage, Dagan Drake is dangerous to her health. When tensions ferment in the streets and a traitor is suspected within the Tribunal itself. Will Ryn and Dagan be able to stop a full-scale uprising, or will the Kingdom of Myrcea be drawn into a war they might not win?

Blood is bright crimson. Your lips have turned blue. Best keep both eyes open. Because we are coming for you. - Valentine's Day isn’t all love, fun, and games. Flash horror Valentine's stories from a ton of talented authors. From dark and disturbing, morbid humor, or guts and gore; these stories have it all. How will you celebrate the holidays?

Seth Stewart returns home after his beloved father's death to oversee the family's businesses. He must kiss the prestigious internship goodbye after the first year of his MBA. When he collides with Josefina Anders, his first crush, chemistry ignites. Josefina has many secrets, and she is too ashamed to share them with anyone, especially Seth. But things get complicated when her mother and her overly possessive ex returns to her life.

As Jax and Rachel start their lives together, finally engaged and living in Los Angeles, all seems right with the world - until Chloe wants to enter their lives again. She wants to be closer to her son, Jace, and in order to keep the peace, Jax agrees. Unfortunately, trouble seems to be swirling in the air when Rachel's high school crush enters their lives; meanwhile Chloe proclaims to be pregnant. Rachel is left questioning whether Jax is the one she wants to live happily ever after with.

Dearen and her newfound Suenese allies are on their way to Daegarouf to enlist Pydarki help in their struggle against the Kingdom of Arran. But the journey reveals the tip of a hidden agenda that makes Dearen question who her friends really are.

Alex begleitet eine Expedition von Zauberern und hat sich angesichts der Gefahren von Greymoor bewährt und Diener beschworen, um die Jäger des Raveners zu besiegen. Mit dem Tod seiner Verfolger hat er aber immer noch keine Antworten, es gibt nur noch mehr Fragen. Jetzt suchen Alex, die Helden, sein Zaubererbund und der mächtige Baelin im uralten Crymlyn-Sumpf, dem Zuhause der Weisen von Thameland, nach Antworten. Andere Augen sind aber ebenfalls aufmerksam auf Crymlyn gerichtet. Böse Augen. Dämonische Augen. Und der Ravener ist mit Alex noch lange nicht fertig.

Prince Garrick has returned to the Capital to complete the Muster of the Northern Army. Lady Felian has other ideas for him. After an attempt on his life, Prince Garrick along with Duke Malchance work to take back control of the Capital of the Empire from Felian's tight grip.

Alex Roth hat das erste Studienjahr abgeschlossen und eine Entdeckung gemacht, die sein Königreich für immer verändern könnte. Während die Universität eine Expedition nach Thameland vorbereitet, unternimmt Alex alles, um stärker zu werden, belegt Sommerkurse in Magie und verbringt Zeit mit seinen neuen Freunden und seiner Familie.

Jeanella's confidence and trust in Max continue to grow, and life seems to be on track. Then Crystal decides to pursue a sexual harassment lawsuit, and Jeanella's world turns upside down. Once again she wonders if she will ever be enough for Max. Jeanella is forced to make a decision: stay and fight for her man or leave him for good. Becky's unexpected friendship with Matthew continues to blossom as they try to define the boundaries of their relationship, but a one-night stand threatens to ruin it all.

Ashe and Edward find more than they expected when they take a shortcut through the woods. Features a younger Cornelius Ashe, Ryn Weaver, and Peck the Nabolean Crow from Proven.

Max and Jenna are forced to test their relationship. Will they be able to embrace the challenges life throws their way? Secrets can ruin the foundation of a relationship. Will Matthew choose to withhold vital information from Becky that could consume her with doubt about their future?

The smooth faces of boy soldiers stand out in Civil War photography. Yet until now, scholars have largely overlooked the masses of underaged youths who served as musicians, carried wounded from the field, ran messages, took up arms, and died in both the Union and Confederate armies. Of Age is the first comprehensive study of how Americans responded to the unauthorized enlistment of minors in this conflict and the implications that followed.

The frontier city of Gravemarch stands at the edge of the kingdom — outside its fog-shrouded walls is the mouth of an ancient dungeon. Secrets and monsters within attract all manner of adventurers. Rowan Ardent, a weary young adventurer armed with a short sword and grim resolve, has made peace with mediocrity. He kills, he survives, and he brings home just enough coins to see another day. A future of comfort and luxury is his dream. But when he finds Ari Sylver, a terrified elven healer and the only survivor of a rookie party slaughtered underground, Rowan’s quiet life begins to see ...

Tricia and Antoinette Clarke—best friends, Power Twins, and Boss Ladies—show you how to take your work and life to the Next Level. “Aspiring Boss Ladies in any field should pay attention.”—Gabrielle Union-Wade, actress, activist, and New York Times bestselling author of We’re...