Editora: Wildside Press
It had been nearly fifteen years since the civilian rocket field had seen more than local traffic. Now, in spite of the bustle of emergency attendants and crews, the field buildings looked forlorn—and deserted. Even some of the posters were of vintage brand. One, sheltered from the rain and sun, was still legible in its early crudity: TO BE BEATEN IS TO BE EATEN!
Magic in the air. Demons on the hunt. To save the kingdom, one girl must uncover her hidden abilities. In a world bursting with magic, Jak's ill-chosen powers seem worthless. When she needed them most, her enchantments were nothing compared to the horde of demons that raided her village and murdered her father. Determined to fulfill his dying wish and prove her worth, she sets off on a desperate quest to find her long-lost mother. Knowing she wouldn't last a day alone in the dangerous wilds, she joins a roving band of warriors and throws her full weight into training under the tutelage of a young man who saved her life during the demon attack. But after a tragic encounter ties her fate with the mysterious Shadow Fae, she discovers her greatest source of power doesn't lie in the strength of her sword arm… but in the giving nature of her true magic. With dark forces gathering, can Jak unlock the secrets of her enchanted destiny to save her mother and the kingdom from the clutches of evil? Out of Shadow is a captivating YA epic fantasy novel. If you like imaginative realms, magical showdowns, and heartfelt coming-of-age stories, then you'll love Jason Hamilton's enchanting tale.Ver livro
Every Truth Has Its Cost. War ravages the troubled lands of the nine Baronies. The once-great cities of Arelium, Kessrin, and Talth are forever scarred by the passage of the greyling tide, their graveyards filled with the corpses of those who fought and died on their blood-stained walls. Surrounded and exhausted, the fragile alliance of men must wager all on a final, daring plan: to find and destroy the creatures’ leader, an enigmatic entity known as the weaver. One of the Twelve, Makara, may hold the key to the weaver’s location, but he too is missing, lost somewhere in the remote Barony of Klief. The tattered remains of the human armies have no choice but to follow Makara’s trail north, pursued by a relentless horde of greylings. At their head rides Zygos, his god-like intellect transferred into the body of the traitor Praxis. The town of Klief beckons, as friend and foe alike are drawn to its dim light. It is here, before its golden gates, that the War of the Twelve will be decided. It is here that an ancient evil will rise … And heroes will fall.Ver livro
Liadain never dreamed of being a hero. Trapped in a failing body, she's learned to expect nothing from life except pain and disappointment. She knows better than to hope for a miracle. When an unexpected savior offers her the power to become a Keeper, she's torn between the allure of survival and the fear that she's just trading one pain-filled existence for another. To Liadain's horror, becoming a Keeper doesn't cure her illness—it turns it into a weapon, one that will inevitably end her. Only by hunting fearsome Harbingers that feed on dreams, desires, and souls can she outpace her own deadly magic. The Harbingers feed on pain . . . but her hunger may be even greater.Ver livro
I traveled twenty-two years into the past to change the future and prevent the nightmare that threatens the Earth. I founded the Syndicate, which has by now become the most powerful organization in the world. It comprises the most talented Evolvers humanity has to offer—I selected them personally, guided by the knowledge from the future. I have now assembled a small army of Evolvers under the auspices of the Syndicate to clear the descent from the mountain and reach an incredibly powerful monster—the Silkworm, whose abilities I intend to claim for myself.Ver livro
Kirkus Reviews calls it “Inspirational…a heartwarming tale of magic, philosophy, and love” “I was escaping from a terrifying past when I was found, wounded and unconscious, by an enchanted Bear. He carried me to his cabin in the Canadian Rockies, where I slowly began to heal – only to discover that he had deep wounds of his own. As he introduced me to his world and I slowly learned about his past, we healed each other and came to love one another as friends. “This is my story – and his.” “Perhaps the most touching book I've ever read…I didn't want it to end!” An utterly charming story, Bear and Girl is novel of magical realism, healing fiction that celebrates friendship, resilience, and hope in a compelling adventure fantasy. With a strong, mature woman at its heart, it is a story for anyone seeking a journey into magic, healing, and second chances. Originally written to comfort a friend in pain, James Behr’s enchanting novel grew into a journey of love, recovery, and the beauty of unexpected friendships. Immerse yourself in this heartwarming book. You’ll find joy, comfort, and healing when you venture into its pages. You will feel its magic deep in the core of your being, “perhaps the most touching book I've ever read.” If you’ve loved magical journeys like Where the Forest Meets the Stars, The Midnight Library, or The Snow Child, Bear and Girl will capture your heart. And if you’re looking for a heartwarming gift for a woman who is hard to buy for, give her Bear and Girl. She’ll love it!Ver livro
Ken’s grandfather always inspired him, as a child, to respect and love the outdoors and to find in nature the introspection and refuge to allow every person to solve any of life’s vicissitudes. Recalling his grandfather’s philosophy, the author carries the reader through the mesmerizing beauty of the Majella mountains in the Abruzzi region of Central Italy. There Ken has the protagonist first find refuge, and ultimately, find redemption from the helter-skelter corporate life he left behind. These two existences, ambition and introspection, clash and confront each other so that the reader sees the unforgiving life of ambition lived by a grizzled corporate veteran pit itself against the newly-found introspective existence of a young man whose soul is forced to reawaken and leave behind the societal ladder to success in favor of the more simple, but much more satisfying, life of ethics and morality.Ver livro
