Expert swordsman Adrian Masters attempts a dangerous journey to another world to rescue human captives who have been enslaved there by dragons. He is accompanied by Marcelle, a sword maiden of amazing skill whose ideas about how the operation should be carried out conflict with his own. Since the slaves have been in bonds for generations, they have no memory of their origins, making them reluctant to believe the two would-be rescuers, and, of course, the dragons will crush any attempt to emancipate the slaves. Set on two worlds separated by a mystical portal, Masters and Slayers is packed with action.
An admirer of the written word, Traveler Sands spends his days living in the moments of his books. However, he later discovers that his strong imagination would be the secret to saving two worlds. One day, he uncovers a magical mirror that sends him to a medieval-like world, a world that is devastated by war and greed. Traveler learns about the evil elder and his plans to amass his army by producing powerful creatures to crush the resistance. The key to the evil elder's strategy is the creation of mental disorders in the various minds of the inhabitants of Earth. As Traveler's adventure continues, he makes his way to a small part of the realm that is unaffected by the decadence. He comes across the truth of his grandfather's legacy. This prompts Traveler's decision to fulfill his role by becoming a part of the resistance, which turns out to be a league of knight-like wizards. Ultimately, Traveler is then conflicted with his choice when the evil elder captures his family's minds.
Marriage and War The Company of Slayers has escaped slavery and scheming enemies, gaining wealth and status in the process. Now real power beckons as one of their number, the warrior Balinor, is to marry Ascrina Strabo, next in line to the throne of Kangorn, just as her grandfather, the current prince, is ailing and treacherous forces are plotting to seize the Rock for themselves. Yet there is no time to celebrate, for war has come to the West. Temple Knights lead an army of the faithful to besiege the fortress city of Las Ma. For the Slayers, in the tumult of conflict, there are deals to be done and money to be made. But war is unpredictable. Enemies, both obvious and unforeseen, prepare to destroy the upstart Slayers. Noble houses, merchant companies and imperial agents all know one thing. Kangorn has never seen an uncontested succession. As plot clashes with conspiracy, old loyalties will be stretched to breaking point – and maybe the Company itself will not survive this test.
Enjoy this urban fantasy series by USA Today bestselling author Nicole Zoltack where an orphan learns she is a witch when she’s recruited to a magical academy. Orphan Mirella is more than a little distracted when her second year at the Magical Hunters Academy starts. Mirella isn't boy crazy. Since coming to the academy, she's bound and determined to research, study, and practice as much as she can. She will become a strong witch no matter the toll it takes on her mentally, physically, and emotionally. But ever since she learned her parents had been murdered, Mirella's been shaken to the core. Researching about them, delving into their past, trying to resurrect the cold case causes her to fall behind on her studies to the point of being threatened with expulsion. But Mirella can't stop, and while she may or may not be getting closer to find her parent's murderer, whichever paranormal creature it had been, she just might have caught the eye of someone else, someone evil with the power to vanquish not just her but the entire academy as well. KEYWORDS: mayhem of magic, witches, urban fantasy, supernatural suspense, fairytale fantasy, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy, slow burn romance, supernatural powers, magic, come into powers, dark fantasy romance, clean fantasy, vampire, werewolf, academy, young adult paranormal romance, young adult academy, paranormal romance, dark paranormal romance, war, Free Royal, Raven Kennedy, Kelly St. Clare, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, C.N Crawford, Elise Kova, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, D.K. Holmberg, Cordelia Castel, Kay L Moody, Alisha Klaphe
The author aims "to demonstrate in this book not how "feminist" or "progressive" the show is but how it represents femininity, masculinity, and gender relations, including sexuality, and how this relates to the context of genre. The book aims to draw out ... patterns of gender representation and to relate these to relevant contexts".--Intro.
"Since ancient times, there have been places where there have been people, and places where there have been wars."In the fantasy world, the color of the martial arts world was much stronger.There are not so many morals here;Here, there was no such thing as rationality.The only thing that could survive in this place was one word — Strength!Strength was the way to go.He, a nobody, had done a great deal.He, a minor character, stuck to his love and hate;He, a nobody, only knew how to stick to his ways.He, a minor character, used his actions to tell the world that I am the King.He was just a nobody. The so-called path of kings could only be described with one word — kill.I'll kill you until blood flows like a river, I'll kill you until I'm scared witless, I'll massacre your Family, and I'll annihilate your entire family."This is my Slaughter Sovereign ...."
An evil opponent threatens all Rebecca holds dear... Paul Doherty writes a mesmerising tale of mystery, history and love in his masterful novel, The Soul Slayer. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory. Eighteen-year-old Rebecca Lennox, the daughter of a former priest, is neglected and feared by the villagers of Dunmow in Essex. They regard her as cursed, by both her hare lip and her gift of second sight. Rebecca finds solace in the statue of St Michael the Archangel, to whom she prays devotedly within the sanctity of her old parish church. But when a young Catholic priest arrives in the village it seems that she has finally found a mortal confidant. Michael is not repelled by her infirmity and his charm and gentleness remind her of her beloved statue. Then in the late summer changes come to Dunmow. A new parson is appointed - more interested in the black arts than the teachings of religion. For Henry Frogmore, holy orders are merely a convenient cover for his nefarious activities, but in Rebecca and Michael he finds powerful opponents. And in the ensuing struggle, the price for each of them is all too heavy... What readers are saying about The Soul Slayer: 'One of the best books I have ever read' 'I became so engrossed in this book that I didn't want it to end' 'This is superior writing, an excellent story with vivid, interesting characters'
The beginning of the twenty-first century has already seen its fair share of modern myths with heroes such as Spider-Man, Superman, and Harry Potter. The authors in this volume deconstruct, discuss, engage, and interrogate the mythologies of the new millennium in science fiction fantasy texts. Using literary and rhetorical criticism - paired with philosophy, cultural studies, media arts, psychology, and communication studies - they illustrate the function, value, and role of new mythologies, and show that the universal appeal of these texts is their mythic power, drawing upon archetypes of the past which resonate with individuals and throughout culture. In this way they demonstrate how mythology is timeless and eternal.
