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The Deathly Grimm
The spellbinding sequel to Kathryn Purdie''s Sunday Times bestselling dark fairytale, where our main characters must return to the forest – and its monstersAfter surviving the Forest Grimm and defeating the Wolf, Clara and Axel have made it back to their village, the one place they can be safe behind the forest''s borders. But when the forest itself begins luring in more villagers, it''s clear that Clara and Axel have only treated the symptoms of the forest''s curse, not the cause – and it''s getting worse.Burdened with visions of the past and learning to navigate her fragile new relationship with Axel, Clara finds herself entering the forest with Axel yet again to discover the truth once and for all: the identity of the murderer who caused the curse. As they fight murderous woodsmen with incomprehensible riddles, ladies who will drag you into an eternal dance, and ghosts with the power to wield the forest against them, Clara and Axel realize the stakes are higher than ever. If they don''t survive the dark, deadly twists of the forest once more, not only will they never escape, they may also no longer have a home to escape to.Romantic, eerie, and beautiful, The Deathly Grimm is the triumphant conclusion to Kathryn Purdie''s Sunday Times bestselling Forest Grimm duology.
The Prince Without Sorrow
The fantasy debut sensation of 2025 ??????WELCOME TO THE RAN EMPIRE.Where winged serpents fly through the skies.Giant leopards prowl the earth.And witches burn blue as they die.A prince born into violencePrince Ashoka is considered an outcast for opposing his father Emperor Adil Maurya’s brutal destruction of the Mayakari witches.A witch seeking revengeShakti vows retribution for the murder of her aunt and annihilation of her village at the hands of the emperor, even though she is bound by the Mayakari’s pacifist code.A curse that will change the worldIn her anger Shakti casts a violent curse, the consequences of which will leave both her and Ashoka grappling for power. Do they take it for themselves and risk becoming what they most hate? Or do they risk losing power completely as the world around them is destroye? rawing on inspiration from the Mauryan Empire of Ancient India, debut author Maithree Wijesekara plunges readers into the first amazing book of the Obsidian Throne trilogy.
The Belial Library
An ancient cache of knowledge. A ruthless modern strike team. A race for survival. Professor Delaney McPhearson is back in the second gripping installment of the best-selling Belial Series. Deep in the forests of Ecuador, rumors of a legendary treasure—dating back to the Conquistadors and said to include storehouses of Incan gold—have long intrigued treasure hunters. But Laney believes the treasure is far older than the Incans. Much older. According to legend, as Atlantis fell, three great libraries of knowledge and artefacts were hidden around the globe. Laney is convinced one of these ancient caches lies buried within Ecuador’s vast underground tunnel systems. Her journey to uncover the truth, however, turns into a deadly fight for survival. A powerful and ruthless group is after the same prize, and they’ll stop at nothing to claim it. As violence escalates, former Navy SEAL Jake Rogan, now head of security for the Chandler Group, races across continents to reach Laney before it’s too late. At the center of the search is Henry Chandler, CEO of the Chandler Group, a man who has spent his life knowing he’s different—and desperate to understand why. He believes the Ecuadorian library might hold the answers he’s been seeking. From the depths of Ecuador’s jungles to cities across the United States, Laney, Jake, and Henry find themselves battling not just for knowledge, but for their very lives. The stakes are higher than ever, and this time, the threat is not just global—it’s deeply personal. Months ago, they faced a supernatural force and survived. They thought that chapter of their lives was over. They couldn’t have been more wrong. If you enjoy thrillers packed with ancient mysteries, non-stop action, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, then The Belial Library is a must-read. Fans of James Rollins, Clive Cussler and Dan Brown will love this explosive adventure. __________________________________________________Praise for the Belial Series:? …non-stop action adventure with ancient hidden treasure, mysterious villains and a tiny touch of romance. ? Science, spirituality, and non-stop action. ? Get ready to learn some ancient history and wear gloves so you don't chew off your fingernails. ? …I stayed up late more than one evening for "just one more chapter."? Could not put the book down! Took it with me wherever I went to snatch a chapter or two. ? I especially enjoyed how the characters of the Bible, history and myths have been interwoven into a believable suspense thriller. ? If you are looking for a clever use of historical events wrapped into the mystical world of supernatural, R.D. Brady hits the mark with this series. ? If you want drama, romance, intrigue, suspense, interesting and rich characters, read the books in the Belial Stone series.
In the Heart of a Soulless Vessel
"A pale, leafy light smoked out of the wand's tip, then seemed to fade into nothingness. Fjona could feel the energy latch on to the pebble like a fish caught on the line and she began to gently lift it off the ground."Fjona Sarsen, now with a wand of her own, is one step closer to becoming a sage and aiding Perciville Harper in his quest to prevent the deadly Eight Afflictions from returning. As they journey across the Arvum, the Sleeping Giant looming on the horizon, they find themselves entangled in the lives of those affected by the burgeoning threat: a scholar at the Archivus, a soldier of the Noble Guard, the leader of a dangerous cult. Burdened with the fate of the world on her shoulders, the last thing Fjona expected was for the stakes to rise even higher...
Nature's Tributes
Nature's Tributes is the first tension-filled instalment in the Nature's War series, following human tribute Rosalind as she is thrown into the world of the fae, forced to compete alongside other human contestants in Nature's Trials, a series of lethal challenges based on the seven deadly sins. No one but you can control your actions. But are you ruled by your mind... or your heart? Beyond these doors, we will find out. As punishment for destroying her lands, Nature has selected six human tributes to enter the realm of the fae and compete in her lethal trials. Most will die. Perhaps all. This is the brutality of Nature. When Rosalind wakes up in the land of Eleria, chosen as one of the six, her only thought is of survival. Paired with the mischievous, handsome Winter fae Aalto, she must set aside her distrust of the fae if she is to stand a chance of making it through the trials. But what happens when she finds herself battling for more than just her life?'The Hunger Games meets fantasy and fae - so much fun!' - Hayley Anderton, author of A Thorn Among Roses and the Apocalypse series
Trable s antihmotou
Na Niflheim dorazilo léto. Lišejníky kvetou, šestikřídlá netopýří stvoření vesele štěbetají a Mickey Barnes je pořád ještě naživu, jakkoliv ho to samotného překvapuje. Je nyní pouze jedním z řadových kolonistů a místo toho, aby čistil jádro reaktoru, tráví celé dny čištěním králíkáren. Není to špatný život. Ale na jak dlouho?
Teď sice ještě svítí sluníčko, ovšem zima se blíží. Antihmota, energetický zdroj kolonie, dochází. Aby přežili, vydává se Mickey na nebezpečnou cestu s cílem získat zpět antihmotovou bombu, která by zásoby energie doplnila. Hmyzáci mají ale svoje vlastní starosti a bomby se nehodlají vzdát jen tak pro nic za nic. Co bude ochoten obětovat, aby zajistil přežití lidstva?
Román Trable s antihmotou je pokračováním knihy Mickey7. Kombinuje akci a nečekané zvraty, zkoumá témata přežití, identity a obětí, které jsme ochotni přinést pro vyšší dobro.
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This Monster of Mine
She knows the taste of death. He'll stoke her hunger for it.
Eighteen-year-old Sarai doesn't know why someone tried to kill her four years ago, but she does know that her case was closed without justice. Hellbent on vengeance, she returns to the scene of the crime as a Petitor, a prosecutor who can magically detect lies, and is assigned to work with Tetrarch Kadra. Ice-cold and perennially sadistic, Kadra is the most vicious of the four judges who rule the land - and the prime suspect in a string of deaths identical to Sarai's attempted murder.
Certain of his guilt, Sarai begins a double life: solving cases with Kadra by day and plotting his ruin by night. But Kadra is charming and there's something alluring about the wrath he wields against the city's corruption. So when the evidence she finds embroils her in a deadly political battle, Sarai must also fight against her attraction to Kadra - because despite his growing hold on her heart, his voice matches the only memory she has of her assailant...
Where Shadows Meet 1
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Set in the aftermath of a war between vampires, humans, and the gods that created them, this devastating romantic fantasy asks do we choose our fates, or do our fates choose us?
You have no idea what I've done for love. Just as you have no idea what you may one day do.
Once long ago, a girl named Favre sacrificed her wings for love. Thana, the young goddess she so willingly gave them up for, sacrificed that same love for power. But everything has a cost.
Favre never got over the loss of her wings. And Thana's choices led to a life of eternal night, and later, their destruction. Favre has bided her time ever since, waiting for the chance to resurrect the girl she loves who turned her into the creature she hates.
Now, a thousand years later, Leyla, the crown princess of the malichora - an ancient race that survives on human blood - must travel to the Island of the Dead when her best friend is captured during an attack on her nation's capital. Along with Najja, a fierce, beautiful seer, and the last person she expected to help her, Leyla forges down a dangerous path, intent on saving her friend. But nothing is as it seems. The closer she gets to her goal, the more she risks awakening an ancient evil and destroying everything she holds dear.
Space Brooms!
A fun, sci-fi romp where custodian ? or space broom ? Johnny Gomez teams up with smugglers and is thrust into an unforgettable adventure. Great read for fans of Stringers by Chris Panatier.Everyone aboard Kilgore Station is living their best life. Everyone except for Johnny Gomez.While humans, the augmented, and aliens of all shapes and sizes enjoy exotic cuisine on the dining deck, or gamble away their credits on the entertainment deck, Johnny is elbow-deep in oily, black, alien excrement. A ?space broom? custodian for the entire station.This was obviously not the life Johnny dreamt of. Ten years ago, he travelled to Kilgore, the farthest space station in our solar system, in search of fortune like everyone else. Some people are just luckier than others.Yet his meaningless, uneventful existence is immediately turned upside down when he happens upon a tiny glass data-chit, hidden amongst the alien poop he must clean up. Unbeknownst to him, every nefarious creature in the solar system will soon be after him to claim it for their own.With the help of his augmented roommate, a pair of smugglers and a mysterious and beautiful stranger, Johnny fights off thugs and sails as fast as possible to earth?s moon, Luna, in effort to sell the chit to the Obinna Crime Syndicate. But with assassins and mobsters on their tail, the trip is anything but a cakewalk. And Luna itself proves to be nothing like a safe haven, when Johnny?s painful past finally catches up to him…
King of the Forgotten Darkness
Twenty-four-year-old Liam is a traumatized warrior in a paradise free of war. He works his high-rise job. He is safe, comfortable, and free of suffering. For years, the portals to the brutal and magical world of Erentyr, where Liam came from, have been sealed, civilization protected. All that Liam wants is to live a normal life, to forget about his family's slaughter in Erentyr before he escaped. But soon he learns that one of his family members is still alive. Flush with terror but clinging to hope, Liam illegally returns to Erentyr's savage but Fairywild beauty. Once there, however, he finds that much more than fear and hope has awakened in him?
Behind the Waterline
Winner of the Lee Smith Novel PrizeBehind the Waterline takes readers to the home of a teenager and his grandmother in a New Orleans neighborhood on the eve of Katrina, where there are few resources and little warning of what is about to happen, in this novel that mixes magical realism with reality.When Hurricane Katrina approaches New Orleans, teenaged Eric and his grandmother and many of their neighbors decide to ride out the storm. Kionna Walker LeMalle’s masterful debut novel brings her readers, like the rising water, onto Eric’s street in the Third Ward, where stranded dogs bark for a time, where neighbors are floating on doors, and where Eric and his grandmother must take refuge in his second floor bedroom. After days of heat, dwindling supplies, and relentless rising water, neighbors begin to disappear and Eric’s grandmother, already known as an eccentric, begins to falter. It is then that Eric—in a dream, a hallucination, or something else—discovers a room beyond his closet wall, a place he has never seen. What he discovers inside will send him on a path to discover secrets to survival, bitter progress, and, ultimately, the history of his own people—those he sorely misses and those he never even knew.
Elphie
Once upon a time in the land of Oz, a green little girl was born... ELPHIE: A WICKED CHILDHOOD is the captivating coming-of-age story of the most iconic witch ever to grace our screens and bookshelves. Young Elphaba is destined to be a witch, she bears the markings from childhood. But what happened before her powers took hold?Elphie is a girl like any other and no other. Nothing like her parents - one beautiful, the other pious - nor her saintly sister, Nessarose. Her skin is green, her mind is cunning. One day she will command this strange and wonderful world. For now, her journey is just beginning.The road ahead is full of lessons and heartbreak, the first bruising attempts at friendship - and tantalising whispers of magic.It will lead Elphie to the doors of Shiz University, and to the girl who will change her life forever...
Tideborn
A dragon queen, a vengeful sea witch, and a mythical titan converge on the underwater city of Tiankawi in this sequel to the no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling epic fantasy, Fathomfolk. A tsunami and a dragon's wish have wrought changes upon the city of Tiankawi that have never been seen before. But shared experiences have not healed the rift between the city's fathomfolk and human citizens, and scars from years of oppression still remain. Mira, a half-siren and activist, fights politicians and her own people to rebuild her city, and to uncover a deadly conspiracy. And Nami, the dragon princess, undertakes a daring ocean voyage alongside friend and foe, in order to convince a mythical Titan not to destroy Tiankawi for its crimes...
The Naming Song
In a world where words are power, there is nothing more dangerous than an unnamed thing. A lyrical, whimsical literary fantasy, perfect for fans of Piranesi, The Starless Sea and the films of Guillermo del Toro. When something fell from the something tree, all the words went away. And the world changed. Monsters slipped from dreams, and ghosts wandered the land in trances. Only with the rise of the named and their committees Maps, Ghosts, Dreams, and Names could people stand against the terrors of the nameless wilds. Now, they build borders, shackle ghosts and hunt monsters. The nameless are to be fought, and feared. For one unnamed courier of the Names Committee, the task of delivering new words preserves her place in a world that fears her. But when she is blamed for a series of monstrous attacks, she is forced to flee and seek out her long-lost sister. Accompanied by a patchwork ghost, a fretful monster, and a nameless animal who prowls the borders between realities, her search for the truth of her past opens the door to a revolutionary future for the words she carries will reshape the world. At once a love letter to the power of language and an exploration of its limits, The Naming Song is the perfect fantasy for anyone who's ever dreamed of a stranger, freer, more magical world.
A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic - Adenashire 1
The first cosy fantasy book in J. Penner's heartwarming Adenashire series is a feel-good adventure towards self-discovery - and asks the delightful question of what happens when a human, a dwarf and an elf walk into a bake-off…
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She doesn't need to have magic in order to be magic.
In the heart of Adenashire, where elvish enchantments and dwarven delights rule, human baker Arleta Starstone works twice as hard at perfecting her unique blend of baking with apothecary herbs.
So, when her orc neighbour (and biggest fan) secretly enters her creations into the prestigious Langheim Baking Battle, Arleta faces a dilemma.
Being magicless, her participation in the competition could draw more scowls than smiles. And if Arleta wants to prove her talent and establish her culinary reputation, she'll need more than just her pastry craft to sweeten the odds.
Though Arleta may not yet believe in herself, she makes her way to Langheim - with the help of a very attractive woodland elf - and competes.
On this journey of mouthwatering pastries, self-discovery, heartwarming friendships and potential romance, Arleta will have to decide whether winning the Baking Battle is the true prize after all. But win or lose: her adventure is only beginning…
Escape to Adenashire for a charming cosy fantasy where every twist is a treat and every turn a step closer to home.
Tropes
Cosy Fantasy
Magical Bake-Off
Found Family
Self-Discovery
A Dash of Romance
The Adenashire Series:
A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic
A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons (COMING JUNE 2025)
A Fellowship of Games & Fables (COMING SEPTEMBER 2025)
A Fellowship of Curses & Cats (COMING NOVEMBER 2025)
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror
From the internationally bestselling author of The Serpent and the Wings of Night, Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent is a dark fantasy romance filled with heart-pounding romance, vengeful gods and betrayal.
She was commanded to kill him with a single strike to the heart. She didn't expect her own to betray her.Sylina is a dedicated acolyte of the Arachessen, follower of the goddess of fate - and trained assassin. When the brutal vampire conqueror Atrius arrives on the shores of her human homeland, Sylina is tasked with her most critical mission yet: infiltrate his army, earn his trust . . . and kill him.
Atrius is a terrifying warrior, carving an unstoppable path through the kingdom of Glaea. But when Sylina joins his ranks as his new seer, she glimpses a dark and shocking past - and a side of him that reminds her far too much of parts of herself she'd rather forget.
Sylina's orders are clear: Atrius cannot live. Yet Sylina cannot deny her growing attraction to Atrius, a connection that is forbidden by her vows. A connection that could cost her everything . . .
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror is a standalone fantasy romance set in the Crowns of Nyaxia world, full of heart-wrenching forbidden romance, dark curses and epic battles. Perfect for fans of The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen and Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash series.
Discover the Crowns of Nyaxia novel that you'll want to sink your teeth into . . .
Paladins Grace
Whilst foraging for startleflower, perfumer Grace finds herself pursued by ruffians and rescued by a handsome paladin in shining armour. Only, to outwit her hunters they must pretend to be doing something very unrespectable in an alleyway.
Stephen, a broken paladin, spends his time knitting socks and working as a bodyguard, living only for the chance to be useful. But that all changes when he saves Grace and witnesses an assassination attempt gone wrong. Now, Stephen and Grace must navigate a web of treachery and poisoners, while a cryptic killer stalks one step behind.
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Light Novel) Vol. 10
This highly acclaimed mystery tale about a young man teaming up with a handsome jewelry appraiser inspired a popular anime?and a manga adaptation (also from Seven Seas)!When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires him to appraise a family heirloom...and that is just the beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones?and those who possess them.
A Blink of the Screen
A must-have collection of shorter fiction from the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett, award-winning and bestselling author of the phenomenally successful Discworld novels.
A brilliant collection of short stories and short form fiction from the pen of one of the world's best-loved authors. A Blink of the Screen charts the course of Pratchett's long writing career: from his schooldays through to his first writing job on the Bucks Free Press; to the origins of his debut novel, The Carpet People; and on again to the dizzy mastery of the Discworld series.
Here are characters both familiar and yet to be discovered; abandoned worlds and others still expanding; adventure, chickens, death, disco and, actually, some quite disturbing ideas about Christmas, all of it shot through with his inimitable brand of humour.
With an introduction by Booker Prize-winning author A.S. Byatt, illustrations by the late Josh Kirby and drawings by the author himself, this is a book to treasure.
Sci-fi žáner poznáme aj pod pojmom vedecko-fantastická literatúra, poprípade science fiction. V týchto dielach sa dostaneme do budúcnosti, pričom dej sa opiera o súčasnú vedu, techniku a o predpoklady jej ďalšieho vývoja. Medzi hlavné témy sci-fi patrí pokročilá veda a technológia, prieskum vesmíru, cestovanie v čase, paralelné vesmíry a mimozemský život. Sci-fi má pravdepodobne svoje korene v antickej mytológii. Súvisí s fantasy, hororom a fikciou o superhrdinoch. Sci-fi v literatúre, filme, televízii a iných médiách sa stala populárnou a vplyvnou vo veľkej časti sveta. Nazýva sa tiež „literatúra myšlienok“ a často skúma potenciálne dôsledky vedeckých, sociálnych a technologických inovácií.
Medzi najznámejších autorov sci-fi žánru patrí Isaac Asimov, Octavia E. Butler, Arthur C. Clarke, William Gibson, Herbert Frank, Robert A. Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, Margaret Atwoodová a Karel Čapek.
Fantasy literatúra sa zaoberá fiktívnymi svetmi, bytosťami a udalosťami Tento žáner obsahuje prvky nadprirodzena, mágie, mýtov, legend a imaginárnych bytostí, ako sú napríklad draci, víly, čarodejníci, orkovia a ďalší.
Fantasy literatúra vytvára bohaté a detailné fiktívne svety, ktoré sa líšia od realistického prostredia. Príbehy z tohto žánru sa často zameriavajú na hrdinské cesty, dobrodružstvá, boje medzi dobrom a zlom, epické konflikty a príbehy o nadprirodzených schopnostiach a magických predmetoch. Fantasy literatúra má dlhú a bohatú históriu, pričom mnohé jej klasické diela vznikli už v 19. a 20. storočí.
K najznámejším autorom fantasy pattrí J. R. R. Tolkien, autor kultového fantasy Pán prsteňov. Určite poznáte tiež J.K. Rowlingovú, ktorá vytvorila zázračný svet Harryho Pottera.ďalšími známymi autormi sú napríklad George R.R. Martin a jeho Pieseň ľadu a ohňa známejšia pod názvom sfilmovaného seriálu Hry o tróny, C.S. Lewis, ktorá napísal Kroniky Narnie, Terry Pratchett, Ursula K. Le Guin, či Robert Jordan.
