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Gild by Raven Kennedy meets a female version of Dexter in this gritty dark romantasy. With gods-blessed magic, vigilante justice, sisterhood, and unexpected romance, Black and Blue Widow will have you rooting for rage, revenge, and somehow, love.

Elak of Atlantis must confront a plot by the followers of Dagon to sink the island. These followers, known as the "children of Dagon", are using black magic and earthquakes to destabilize Atlantis and ultimately submerge it. Elak, with the help of a mage named Zend, must stop them and protect Atlantis from being destroyed.

All that was settled must be remade. Every path that appeared certain is now darkened with shadow. Oren Storgard is gone, Mutt Storman has vanished, and Gunnhild, the dreamer? Surrounded by enemies, uncertain who will strike next, Jael must choose a way forward, though can she find the strength to overcome her broken heart? The resolve to keep fighting?

Alternate history—1121 AD. The last free warbands of the Norse are scattered in the forests and hills of central Sweden. Denmark has fallen, consumed by the crusades, coerced into loyalty to foreign lords. Norway has bent the knee, making peace once their mighty king was slain. Only in Svealand, the old heart of the Swedish kingdom and the Norse people, does the fire of defiance yet burn, and even there just softly, flickering in the long dark winter.

Igraine is happily married to Gorlois, Duke of Cornwall, even though his withdrawal from the Mysteries and the Goddess have created a strain between them, as well as friction between her and her mentor Vivian, the Lady of the Lake. While they are visiting King Uther Pendragon at his castle, Uther makes it obvious to the entire court that he desires Igraine to be his queen. Later, he corners her in the hall, and when Igraine informs Gorlois of what happened, Gorlois gathers his people and abruptly leaves the festivities, later declaring war on Uther.

Another chapter in the story of the heir to the Morozov mages. It takes place in a cruel world where ancient bloodlines with magical abilities enjoy power and influence, while Normals devoid of magical gifts are of no use to anyone. This depressing fate was in store for our hero, Ivan, too—he was condemned to death by his father, who was sure that he was as magic-less as a puppet. But Ivan was rescued and brought up by an old warrior, and the head of the Morozov bloodline was able to transfer his gifts to Ivan just before his death—leaving an impostor soul from another world in his body.

Set in the waning days of the Dutch Golden Age, this enchanting, lush reimagining of The Little Mermaid is perfect for fans of Jesse Burton’s The Miniaturist and Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar. The Dutch Republic, 1650. One fine spring day in Friesland, twenty-year-old Clara van Wieren is...

Peu après leur fascinante découverte à Endetra, les Rôdeurs se sont embarqués à bord d’un navire afin de fuir le royaume de Derenos, en pleine guerre avec l’Empire. Malheureusement, frappés par une tempête, ils n’ont pas pu atteindre leur destination. Logan et Trevor, rescapés sur une plage au sud de l’Empire, décident de le traverser afin de rejoindre les contrées nordiques de Helgard, dans l’espoir d’y retrouver leurs compagnons, mais aussi d’y découvrir la probable ruine de Ceux d’Avant qui s’y cache. Ils étaient les pantins de l’Empereur.

Dreamikins by Amy Le Feuvre is a tender and whimsical tale of childhood wonder, set against the gentle English countryside in the early 20th century. When young sisters Freda and Daffy are sent to stay at their father’s quiet country estate while their mother is away in London and their father serves in the war, they discover far more than they ever imagined. A mysterious locked door in the garden sets them on a journey of curiosity and courage—leading to a hidden, enchanted world where they meet Fibo, a kind and curious man who becomes their storyteller, companion, and guide.

Düstere Mächte, tödliche Intrigen – Die epische Fortsetzung der historischen Fantasy-Saga! Ein Krieg, der alles zerstört. Eine Akademie voller Wissen und Verrat. Ein Novize, der um sein Überleben kämpft. Wir schreiben das Jahr 1620. Im Heiligen Römischen Reich Deutscher Nation tobt seit zwei Jahren ein mörderischer Krieg, doch der wahre Schrecken scheint erst zu beginnen. Lukas hat das erste Examen an der Akademie der schwarzen Feldschere bestanden – doch das befreit ihn nicht von seiner dunklen Vergangenheit als Fahnenflüchtiger.

Elizabeth and Darcy dream of a peaceful life together in idyllic Pemberley, but when rumors start circulating that Napoleon intends to invade the Kingdom by sea, they are sent with a group of Royal Mages to the coast of Kent to discover the truth. But the truth is hidden under multiple layers of uncertainty, and they soon suspect they have been lured into a trap. Faced with danger and betrayal, Elizabeth and Darcy must depend on each other to survive. Will their circumstances bring them closer together, or tear them apart?

Alles ist im Fluss. Dallion dachte, dass seine erfolgreiche Begegnung mit dem Stern ihm Ruhe, Respekt und den Luxus bescheren würde, in aller Ruhe leveln zu können. Er hätte sich nicht mehr irren können. Er jongliert zwischen Überraschungsbesuchen von alten Freunden, neuen Aufgaben in der Gilde und den Vorprüfungen für das glorreiche Festivalturnier und wird in Geschäfte mit dem erwachten kriminellen Untergrund von Nerosal verwickelt.

Um zu beweisen, dass er des Thrones von Iolkos würdig ist, soll der junge Jason das Goldene Vließ, das Fell des göttlichen Widders beschaffen, das vom halbgöttlichen König Aietes und einem Drachen bewacht wird. Dazu sammelt er eine Mannschaft von Helden um sich, wie sie die antike Welt noch nicht gesehen hat: So etwa den starken Herakles, den Sänger Orpheus, die Jägerin Atalante, den Dieb Autolykos … und schließlich auch Medea, die Priesterin der Hexengöttin Hekate, die ihm sowohl Glück, als auch maßloses Leid bringen soll.

A plan. A sensible, efficient, and most definitely unrushed plan. Every dwarf has one. Dwarves in general are like rhinos—slow to get going, but unstoppable once they do. The dwarf named Crow is no exception. He has a plan, too: one that is properly thorough, unhurried, and carefully laid out. This is the plan he has been following since the day he arrived at the Gray Peak outpost.

“Narrator Priestley excels at voicing Carton's interiority.” — AudioFile Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell meets A Tale of Two Cities in H. G. Parry’s A Far Better Thing, a heart-rending fantasy of faery revenge set during the French Revolution. Most Anticipated SSF Books 2025—The Nerd...

Being the first-born in royalty meant Alexander was destined to be king. But he did not want that; he does not want to be king. He wants to leave his kingdom and responsibilities behind. He wants freedom. He has four younger brothers and a sister, all of whom would succeed better at the role. He would do anything to stop his coronation. On the harrowing day, the worst happens. His youngest brother falls dead before the crown sits on Alexander's head. As death hovers over the kingdom of Tavia, Alexander goes on a self-proclaimed mission to find the culprit.

When Gregory and Irene’s great, great grandson Sean reaches out from the future to beg for their help finding a kidnapped baby, the two are thrown into a wild search. Without the baby, the entire family’s existence will be in jeopardy. To complicate matters, Bugs Moran has called in his marker and wants the Davenports to recover kidnapped infant Fannie Donnelly—one of the premature babies stolen from the hospital in what they discover is a black market baby ring.

Chi cerca la calma deve uccidere la confusione. Lei si mette in viaggio verso la sua infanzia, perché anche la sicaria un tempo è stata una bambina. Ma poi, proprio lei commette un errore fatale. La mano del maestro di spada si chiude a pugno. Prima di partire per la guerra cerca la lancia dell'anima. Senza preavviso, il piccoletto e il meno appariscente si trovano messi davanti a compiti all'apparenza irrisolvibili. Krosann è bruciata dalla guerra civile e conta le sue vittime. L'autoproclamato re Schohtar si serve di poteri più forti della morte.

Der Schwarze Tod ist nach Atlantis gekommen, um dort seine Saat der Vernichtung auszubringen! Und wie es aussieht, kann nichts und niemand ihn aufhalten. Dann aber macht ausgerechnet Myxin dem Propheten Delios das Angebot, ihn beim Kampf gegen den Schwarzen Tod zu unterstützen. Myxin, der bösartige Magierdämon, der einst Delios' Frau von seinen Schwarzen Vampiren entführen ließ! Asmodis, Herr der Hölle, versucht nicht nur, die junge Kara auf seine Seite zu ziehen, sondern bietet dem Schwarzen Tod einen Pakt gegen dessen bisherige Herrscher, die Großen Alten, an!

Anna DeMarco’s creative world shatters when a remorseless stranger tears it apart—no blood spilled, just her spirit broken. He thinks he’s won. He’s wrong. Dragged into a realm where karma wields a jagged edge and magic fuels vengeance, Milton Smith faces a brutal reckoning. How dare he make her cry. This modern-day critic obsessed with medieval lore crossed the wrong writer—and finds himself hurled into a brutal world of his own making.