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In an America shaped by more than just human hands, Folk rangers and magical creatures wage hidden battles that will determine the fate of a growing nation. From the blood-soaked grounds of the Alamo to the marble halls of Washington D.C., from monster-haunted seas to fairy-touched forests, their struggles intertwine with pivotal moments of American history.

В попытках добыть артефакты для спасения Царя Богов, аментет Ифе теряет то, к чему стремилась с момента обретения эмоций — жизнь. В загробном мире, ей предстоит спастись от небытия, добыть последний артефакт и вновь попытаться вернуться в мир смертных. Но предатели не дремлют: Дуат становится не менее опасным, чем обитель яростной богини Селкет. Сможет ли Ифе вновь увидеть тех, кто стал ей дорог и выдержать последний суд, на котором будет взвешено само мироздание?

A good Healer, they say, must use his Gift professionally. Really? No one in my past world would spout such nonsense! Everyone there knew full well what a Healer from the Order was capable of . . . And they also know that a Healer doesn't have to kowtow to anybody. But now, I'm no longer in that world. And in this world, I am not only a great Healer, I am also a great count, one that can do far more than heal, as my enemies know full well. But little do they know that I've only just begun!

The Woods All Black is a story of passion, prejudice, and power—an Appalachian period piece that explores reproductive justice and bodily autonomy, the terrors of small-town religiosity, and the necessity of fighting tooth and claw to live as who you truly are.

A violent quarrel with the future King John destroys the young Fulke FitzWarin’s greatest ambition: to become Lord of the White Castle. Instead of accepting his fate, Fulke rebels. But the danger pursuing Fulke reaches new heights as he begins a passionate love affair with Maude Walter—the wealthy widow chosen by John himself.

While in Japan researching her family’s history, a vicious typhoon sends Isla Mackenzie 128 years back in time, to the dawn of the Satsuma Rebellion. There she meets her ancestors, and a charismatic samurai, Kei, with whom she unexpectedly finds romance. But, unlike her Beloved, Isla knows about the looming Samurai rebellion—and Kai’s fate. Should she attempt to change history or somehow make her way back to the life she’d had before?

Since childhood, Ethnobotanist Hannah Heronstone has had a passion for healing plants and their use through the centuries. Orphaned at birth, she's unaware of her connection to an ancient lineage of cunning women, healers, and yes, even witches. But they have not forgotten about her.

In the gripping sequel to Battle of the Throne, God’s Gambit thrusts the beleaguered brothers Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades into the aftermath of their devastating defeat by Kronos. Amidst the ruins, Hades befriends an extraordinary ally: Cerberus, a three-headed dog with the unique ability to see the past, present, and future. As the specter of defeat looms large, the gods are forced to confront their own mortality and the possibility of another catastrophic loss.

When science and secrets collide, where cures can kill, and the best intentions lead to deadly peril. Determined to avoid an arranged marriage, Lady Olivia stowed away inside a dirigible. Only to find herself imprisoned in a castle with no hope of rescue. So much for proving herself a worthy spy. Worse, survival hinges upon feigning marriage to the suspected double agent she was tailing—the handsome scientist Lord Rathsburn.

Arianna e la sorella Fedra, principesse di Creta e figlie del temuto re Minosse, crescono ascoltando riecheggiare il rumore degli zoccoli del fratello, il Minotauro, nel labirinto costruito sotto il palazzo. Ogni anno, quattordici giovani ateniesi vengono sacrificati per placare la fame del mostro. Quando il principe Teseo giunge a Creta per immolarsi alla creatura, Arianna si perde nei suoi occhi verdi e se ne innamora follemente. Ma aiutarlo a scappare dal labirinto significherebbe tradire la famiglia e il regno, e la ragazza conosce fin troppo bene le implicazioni di un gesto simile.

Dans la Mésopotamie des premiers âges, Shory, une jeune esclave, est vendue à un mystérieux individu nommé Atim, qui lui propose un marché : l'envoyer dans un fort, qu'elle devra protéger, en échange de sa liberté. Elle accepte et rejoint une étrange construction, entourée d'une forêt profonde. Elle y grandit, en compagnie d'autres rescapés, originaires de différentes périodes de l'histoire humaine. Tous ont rencontré Atim et se sont vu confier la mission de protéger le Fort. Ils se surnomment les Vigiles.

In the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff—gathering together the grisly ingredients they will need for an ancient and unearthly rite. For soon after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world. And all manner of Players, both human and undead, are preparing to participate. Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. And now the dread night approaches—so let the Game begin.

Welcome to Rydding, the hidden village you might stumble across if you need a home and a fresh start. For Elwyn Howell, the village is a lifesaver when she finds it just as she’s run out of strength and hope while running for her life. The abandoned healer’s cottage welcomes her, even though she’s given up on that calling. She opens a tea shop instead, using her knowledge of herbs and her empathic gift that allows her to select the perfect tea for each customer. Soon, she’s feeling at home in the village community.

After a treacherous journey, Lucina found safety in the bakery of Rydding Village. Her peace is threatened when she learns that Nico, the new apprentice smith, is from the homeland she was forced to flee. Could he be an enemy agent who caught up with her? Even if he isn’t, the newcomer is the chief suspect in a string of burglaries, and Lucina worries the suspicion will spread to her because of their shared nationality. Her nightmares of being driven from the village may come true if she can’t clear his name.

Burned by napalm as an infant and adopted by the guardian spirit of a river, Numamushi spends the first years of his life catching frogs to eat and learning to shed his skin like his serpentine father. Then one day, a lonely man moves into the abandoned house next to the river, and curiosity for all things human awakens in Numamushi. This mysterious man shares Numamushi’s penchant for eating frogs but also carries the scars of war, a love of the written word, and knowledge of the secret history of the house and its river.

In a world where thoughts shape reality, Vern watches as the laws of physics crumble around him. But while others embrace mysticism, this scientist sees an opportunity to reverse engineer the new rules governing Victorian Elmhurst. Marked by an elder god's rune burning in his mind and racing against its corruption, Vern forges his own way. Armed with years of scientific knowledge, he develops a unique power: the ability to perceive and manipulate Balance itself.

After her best friend dies in a coal mine, Benethea "Bennie" Mattox sacrifices her job, her relationship, and her reputation to uncover what’s killing miners on Kire Mountain. When she finds a half-drowned white woman in a dirty mine slough, Bennie takes her in because it's right—but also because she hopes this odd, magnetic stranger can lead her to the proof she needs. Instead, she brings more questions. The woman called Motheater can't remember her true name, or how she ended up inside the mountain.

Born in Cuba after her mother Yemaya’s adventures in the New World, Oya has inherited otherworldly powers from her Yoruba Orisha lineage. While Yemaya is known for her healing abilities, Oya’s influence over the storm proves to be destructive, posing a threat to her mother and the island’s safety. Sent to New Orleans to study under Marie Laveau, the Queen of Voodoo, Oya begins a journey across the still young America, encountering a myriad of historical figures, including Mary Ellen Pleasant, Jesse James, Lew Hing, and more.

In Roman-occupied Britain, the Iceni tribe crowns an extraordinary new queen. Tall and flame-haired, Boudicca is devoted to Andraste, the Iceni’s patron goddess, known for her raven familiar, her fierceness and her swirling blue tattoos. Boudicca and her two young daughters will carry the tribe forward in dangerous times. Roman tax collector Catus Decianus, expecting weakness in a female ruler, launches a devastating attack on the tribe’s stronghold. Boudicca and her family barely survive—but they refuse to bend the knee.

وتحكي القصة الأسطورية، كما يرويها جاكوبو دي فيرجين في كتابه قراءات القديسيين عن قدوم القديس جورج إلى مدينة سيلين، حيث وصل إلى هناك ليجد تنينا تقدم له القرابين البشرية من أبناء المدينة كل سنة، ليتقو شره، وفي تلك السنة وقعت القرعة على إبنة الملك لتقدم قرباناً إلى التنين ليأكلها، حاول الملك التملُص لإنقاذ إبنته، لكن الشعب رفض تغيير القرعة لأن.