This is the true story of Sylvia Bold, an enchantress with the uncanny power to raise the dead to do her bidding, as told by the (at times) foggy memory of her closest - perhaps only - friend. Her life spanned centuries, during which the world changed and evolved drastically, but I truly hope the pages I have written to the best of my ability can do her justice. It's not all about her, of course: There are other creatures; beings that have been living alongside humans unnoticed for years...
Sterling Monedero is not your typical necromancer. Even with the game system and mancer class forced onto him by the alien monoliths known as Godwalkers, Sterling just wants to farm his peppers in peace and live out the rest of his troubled existence in quiet. He did that whole 'trying to get revenge on the Godwalkers' thing five years ago, and failed miserably. But when the Godwalkers show back up for their own bit of revenge - and Killbilly bandits appear trying to impose a pepper tax - the tough-as-bones loner decides enough is enough. It's time to reassemble the team, kick some much needed ass, and put an end to the alien threat once and for all. Or die trying. Set in a richly imagined post-apocalyptic New Mexico, this gritty LitRPG western features superpowered mancers, terrifying animal-skeletal hybrids, an intricate game system, and a big dose of Southwestern mysticism. Inspired by The Dark Tower, Old Man Logan, and Red Dead Redemption, best-selling author Harmon Cooper takes you on a high-octane thrill ride through desolate landscapes and dystopian urban decay, on an adventure that doesn't know how to back down from a challenge.
cation Date: July 18, 2014 A new pandemic - the perma effect - has taken over Earth of the near future. Whenever you play your favorite online game, beware: your mind might merge with the virtual world and dump its comatose host. Woe be to those stuck forever in Tetris! And still they're the lucky ones compared to those burning alive eternally within the scorched hulls of tank simulators. But some unfortunates - the handicapped and the terminally ill, shell-shocked army vets, wronged crime victims and other society misfits - choose to flee real life willingly, escaping to the limitless world of online sword and sorcery MMORPGs. Once a seasoned gamer and now a terminal cancer patient, Max grasps at this final chance to preserve his life and identity. So he goes for it - goes for the promise of immortality shared with a few trusty friends and the woman he loves. Together they roam the roads of AlterWorld and sample its agony and ecstasy born of absolute freedom.
Max Gladstone returns with The Ruin of Angels, the sixth novel in the Hugo-nominated Craft Sequence, which The Washington Post calls "the best kind of urban fantasy" and NPR calls "sharp, original, and passionate" The God Wars destroyed the city of Alikand. Now, a century and a half and a great many construction contracts later, Agdel Lex rises in its place. Dead deities litter the surrounding desert, streets shift when people aren’t looking, a squidlike tower dominates the skyline, and the foreign Iskari Rectification Authority keeps strict order in this once-independent city—while treasure seekers, criminals, combat librarians, nightmare artists, angels, demons, dispossessed knights, grad students, and other fools gather in its ever-changing alleys, hungry for the next big score. Priestess/investment banker Kai Pohala (last seen in Full Fathom Five) hits town to corner Agdel Lex’s burgeoning nightmare startup scene, and to visit her estranged sister Ley. But Kai finds Ley desperate at the center of a shadowy, and rapidly unravelling, business deal. When Ley ends up on the run, wanted for a crime she most definitely committed, Kai races to track her sister down before the Authority finds her first. But Ley has her own plans, involving her ex-girlfriend, a daring heist into the god-haunted desert, and, perhaps, freedom for an occupied city. Because Alikand might not be completely dead—and some people want to finish the job. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
This is the true story of Sylvia Bold, an enchantress with the uncanny power to raise the dead to do her bidding, as told by the (at times) foggy memory of her closest - perhaps only - friend. Her life spanned centuries, during which the world changed and evolved drastically, but I truly hope these two hundred pages I have written can do her justice. It's not all about her, of course: There are other creatures; beings that have been living alongside humans unnoticed for years... "Dover child genius Iulian Barascu has just finished his first novel... When not getting on with his homework, Iulian has been busy writing a 200 page book," Dover Express. "Albert Einstein's super genius IQ has just been topped by an 11-year-old Romanian living in the UK who recorded an impressive score of 162 when sitting his Mensa application... he is also trying his hand at writing a novel," Inquisitr.
Jason logs into Awaken Online fed-up with reality. He's in desperate need of an escape, and this game is his ticket to finally feeling the type of power and freedom that's so sorely lacking in his real life. Awaken Online is a brand new virtual reality game that just hit the market, promising an unprecedented level of immersion. Yet Jason quickly finds himself pushed down a path he didn't expect. In this game, he isn't the hero. There are no damsels to save. There are no bad guys to vanquish. In fact, he might just be the villain. (This novel contains graphic violence and language. If books had ratings, it would be rated "M" for Mature)
Connecting with your departed loved ones doesn't have to mean visiting a medium or taking a specialized course. With the proven techniques in this book, you can contact spirits anytime you wish—easily and safely in your own home. Bestselling author Raymond Buckland guides you through nearly twenty effective methods for communing with spirit, as taught in his popular workshops. No special knowledge is required. Simply follow the steps for each method to see which one works best for you. Dreamwork Table-tipping Pendulums Crystal skrying Automatic writing Tarot Runes Spirit photography Dominoes Flame messages Praise: "Buckland brings his wonderful wisdom, insight, and experience together in this comprehensive guide for personal spirit communication."—Rosemary Ellen Guiley, author of The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits
Ask any wizard. There's no such thing as too many spells. This massive compendium of magical mayhem ought to satisfy even the most discerning necromancers and thaumaturgists, and they aren't easy to please (especially the necromancers). Weighing in with a total of 708 spells, the Book of Lost Spells is a vital resources for anyone wanting to add a bit more mystery to the magic of Fifth Edition
**From the author of the Green Lord Series comes the third installment of the Accidental Necromancer.**Will James thought his life would calm down after sending Shryl home, battling magically enhanced elves, and destroying the greater imp lord, Xranalazny.After a couple of weeks of normal work activities mixed with copious amounts of marital bliss, everything appeared on the right track. They all get to support Audrey's sports team. Will goes on a business trip to Chicago. His boss propositions him. You know, normal everyday events and activities.That lasts about two weeks until Will gets a call from Bernadette's staff - "Bernadette is missing!"Will and his bevy of strong, intelligent ladies go on a hunt through the streets of Phoenix with their friends to find the missing mistress of the 'den of iniquity.'Demons will be summoned.And then things really get crazy.Note from the Author: This is a harem-lit, supernatural, story. As such, there are a variety of explicit sexual situations and unconventional relationships in this book. BDSM and prostitution feature in this story in addition to demonic possession and magic. I also don't represent magic or supernatural beings in a conventional way. I tend to write in a 'slice of life' style. If any of that bothers you, please take a pass on my books and go enjoy life elsewhere with my blessing.
