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For now, the centuries-long war between mortalkind and the Aesir is quiet. Yet not over. With the coming of winter, a season in which the Aesir thrive, they will resurface. Only two people, united by magic, can stop them. But first they’ll have to survive more imminent threats to their lives. Robinson Hawksley is of the tragic belief that his beloved wife, McKenna, has perished in a sorcerer’s fire—just as he is about to ascend to the highest rank in the magic order of the Invisible College.

In this atmospheric and bewitching novel, Louisa Morgan reimagines the story of Morgan Le Fay, one of the most enigmatic and powerful women in Arthurian legend. To the other priestesses of the Nine, a powerful council at the Lady’s Temple, Morgana is haughty and arrogant as she performs feats of magic no human should be capable of. Rumors start that she must be a fearsome fae.

There has never yet been a crisis that Miss Leda Cassidy hasn’t been able to fix, be it a lovelorn young charge, perpetually distracted students, or an unruly and malevolent ghost. When she arrives at her new employer’s home and discovers the family is being terrorized by a vampiric spirit, she sets about righting the situation without delay. But it seems that as soon as she puts one supernatural creature to rest, another appears to take its place. A woman’s work is truly never done, is it?

In a parallel universe where humanity's destiny is shaped by two enigmatic ancient texts, the very fabric of society is woven through the intricate threads of these scriptures. One book, steeped in mystique, bequeaths godlike dominion to a chosen leader, conferring upon them the ability to shape the fate of nations. The other tome narrates the profound saga of the Creator and his plans, sparking profound questions about existence and purpose.

Elke jonge vrouw in het dorp koestert de droom om te worden gekroond tot Dochter van de Zilv’ren Maan en zo een jaar lang beschikken over de magie die het dorp in leven houdt. Voor Mara is die droom zo onbereikbaar, dat ze er niet eens over nadenkt. Alles wat in het dorp misgaat wordt haar verweten, te beginnen met de dood van haar moeder, de verdwijning van haar vader en ongelukken met vuur. Beschuldigd van wilde magie en gepest omdat ze zo anders is, denkt Mara niet aan Dochter worden, zelfs niet wanneer ze erachter komt dat haar moeder een van de beste Dochters ooit was.

On the brink of war, Mira and Scarlett find themselves entangled in a deadly world of gods, magic and duplicity, with the stage set for the ultimate showdown. Backed by her lover Aric and sorceress mother Zandri, Scarlett has Mira right where she wants her. But winning the Ravalian Empire requires spilling a river of blood, and as past secrets and new threats emerge, Scarlett must decide: is claiming the crown worth becoming as poisonous as the death magic she wields?

Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family of a famous Irish king and a powerful immortal, inexplicably reappears. Her mother's kin, the Descendants, are one of the two magical races of Ireland. But no Descendant can understand the reasons for Isolde's disappearance, and worse yet, she is giftless – born with no magical ability, a dangerous thing when the magic-rich Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Descendants, are growing in strength.

Born to the firelit domain of the underworld, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan, blessed with humble messenger magic. But in a land where gods kill each other for magic, Matilda must come of age sooner than most. She may be known to carry letters through the realms, but she also carries secrets of her own: one of them deadly, the other a mortal boy who dreams of her, despite the fact they have never met…

The forest eats the girls who wander out after dark . . . ‘A dark, atmospheric and riveting debut, wreathed around a love story like no other’ – Samantha Shannon, author of the million-copy bestseller The Priory of the Orange Tree Rooted in fairytales, folklore, and sapphic romance, The...

Saddle Up for a Wild Ride with Billy Bob, Texas's Own Angel of Death! Forget everything you think you know about the Grim Reaper. In the heart of Texas, there's an Angel of Death with a Stetson and a heart of gold (mostly). Meet William Robert Travis , better known to his friends as Billy Bob . He's been riding the dusty trails of Texas history for centuries, guiding souls to meet the Maker in the hereafter. Billy Bob's got a knack for bending the cosmic guidelines when he believes it's the right thing to do.

Cina 1345. Un villaggio afflitto dalla carestia in una pianura gialla e polverosa. Due fratelli a cui sono assegnati due destini diversi. Lui è destinato alla grandezza. Lei è destinata a essere niente... Riuscirà la ragazza a sfuggire a ciò che è scritto nelle stelle?

To continue training at the guild in the capital, or pack it in and get out before the orcs take the city by siege? For answers to this and other questions, check out the latest issue of "F—k If I Know" magazine! And it sure would be nice if the greenskins were the only threat. In any case, I'm already good enough to face any challenges the system can throw at me with a smile. Time to have some fun! P.S. When do I get to learn how to be an elf?!

So your projects are finally coming to fruition and beginning to yield an income worthy of your noble lineage? You've had a chance to grow your business while enjoying all the perks of a young lord's life? Don’t get too comfortable. This world has a new trial in store for you—the academy awaits, and you're about to become a cadet!

Set in 540 A.D., a time of turmoil and uncertainty, the story plunges you into a world threatened by an ancient evil rising in the East. This darkness threatens to consume Constantinople and ultimately spell the end of humanity. In this desperate hour, Merona, known only as The Witch, must emerge from the shadows and embrace her destiny as humanity's last hope. Her mission: to protect the legendary Cauldron of Dagda, a powerful relic of the ancient Tuatha Dé Danann and a key to salvation. But she won't face this daunting task alone.

The historical heart of the novel set in 15th Century Ireland, is framed through the fresh eyes of Kelly, an ordinary woman who runs a café in Banbridge, County Down. Down to earth, deeply religious, the community turn to her in times of need. Kelly has been troubled by dreams of a time gone by. Her son, when he starts to speak, recites names from her visions. Distressed, Kelly turns to a hypnotherapist, and all is revealed. Those she is close to today happen to be the souls that joined her in her life as Maire.

Pippa rejser til Bruxenstein for at finde ud af, hvordan og hvorfor hendes søster døde, og hvor Francines barn er blevet af. Pippas forsøg på at finde sandheden bag søsterens død fører hende midt ind i det dødsensfarlige magtspil i fyrstedømmet, og hun konfronteres med politiske kræfter, der ikke viger tilbage for mord. Midt i dette på én gang betagende og skræmmende land, møder hun også kærligheden og den fortærende lidenskab.

Die Türme von Schloss Drachenburg ragten in den sternenlosen Himmel. Rein äußerlich mochte es dasselbe prachtvolle Gebäude wie in Engelland sein, aber die Präsenz des Bösen war mit jeder Faser zu spüren. Nach der Nacht des Spiegelballs würde nichts mehr sein wie zuvor, denn manchmal entschieden nur Sekunden über Leben und Tod.

Eline is a mother, a wife, and a survivor. But her life is about to change dramatically. Following an act of horrific - if righteous - vengeance, Eline is blackmailed into the service of the Queen's Men. She knows it will be a hard life of violence and fear. But Eline will do what it takes to survive, and to protect her children . . . and if she's lucky, she won't die in the process.

A hero sworn to slay the monster. A princess determined to save it. Only one can live... They call her the cursed princess. Daughter of a tyrant king. Sister to the monster. For seven years, Ariadne watches helplessly as her ruthless father sacrifices human tributes to the Minotaur trapped within the dark maze. When the queen begs for her help, she seizes the chance to prove herself—to break the curse and rescue her monstrous brother. But is there any humanity in him left to save? Or will he kill her, too? Either way, she has to try.

De fremmede krigere overfaldt dem om morgenen. De sejles til fjendens boplads, og Siri ved, hvad der venter dem. Han er usædvanligt mild mod kvinderne, og Siri drages imod ham. Men hun må være forsigtig, for hun ejer en farlig kundskab.