Humans, with the intent of demons, had displayed hate born out of wickedness. Vengeful, transparent phantoms surrounded the child. They were there to protect him! A silent cry for vengeance and a demand for justice seemed to emanate from the apparitions. Rise my beloved cygnet. Raise your sword... Like a butterfly fluttering above the cascade of a waterfall, Gullviegs voice floated gently in the wind. The power of the Creator inhabits your soul, the love of a mother flows in your veins...The Devil Incarnate has fallen! You have triumphed, eternal child...
In the final book of New York Times bestselling author Angela Knight's Mageverse, two werewolves must save humanity from a madman, despite their mutual distrust--and growing passion... Miranda Drake is the daughter of Warlock, a werewolf sorcerer and sworn enemy of King Arthur. Like her father, she's a werewolf with magical abilities, but after years of abuse from the Alphas in her family, she is determined to stop Warlock from spreading his poison throughout the werewolf population. Born to a long line of cops, William Justice thinks that protecting Miranda is his chance to redeem himself for not being able to stop Warlock's manipulation of the werewolves into war. But despite Justice's insistence, Miranda has no interest in trusting another dominant Alpha, even if the sexual tension between them is enough to set her aflame. As Warlock rallies his forces and sets out to destroy Avalon, Miranda and Justice will need to learn how to trust each other--before the spark between them dies along with all of Magekind...
Protect the weak. Safety for all. Power without virtue is tyranny. Ned has a new Apprentice, and now Reina Pierce must come to grips with what she sacrificed to secure Matriarch Teeras favor. As secrets unfold and danger mounts, Reina will test the bounds of trust and be forced to answer the question that has haunted her since her first night in the jungle: Which is betterGentle or Brute? And how far will she go to ensure tyranny is eradicated from Ned? In this fast-paced conclusion to the Ned Rising series, A Brutal Justice weaves action, romance, and provocative questions into a finale that readers wont be able to put down.
Pursuing Justice, Second Edition, examines the issue of justice by considering the origins of the idea, formal systems of justice, current global issues of justice, and ways in which justice might be achieved by individuals, organizations, and the global community. Part 1 demonstrates how the idea of justice has emerged over time, starting with religion and philosophy, then moving to the justice as a concern of the state, and finally to the concept of social justice. Part 2 outlines the very different mechanisms used by various nations for achieving state justice, including systems based on common law, civil law, and Islamic law, with a separate discussion of the US justice system. Part 3 focuses on four contemporary issues of justice: war, genocide, slavery, and the environment. Finally, Part 4 shows how individuals and organizations can go about pursuing justice, and describes the rise of global justice. This updated timely book helps students understand the complexities and nuances of a society's pursuit of justice. It provides students with the foundations of global justice systems, integrating Greek philosophies and major religious perspectives into a justice perspective, and contributes to undergraduate understanding of international justice bodies, NGOs, and institutions. New edition is completely updated and revised to achieve relevance for today's students Covers concepts of justice as well as ideas for pursuing and achieving justice Examines how our modern laws began, and traces their evolution to today's laws Presents concepts and issues in justice studies as well as a comparison of several systems of law Teaching resources include discussion questions and real-world examples
A collection of three crime mystery novels by B.R. Stateham, now available in one volume! Murderous Passions: Detectives Turner Hahn and Frank Morales are the dynamic duo that tackle the toughest cases, the ones that nobody else wants. Turner, a suave man with an uncanny resemblance to a movie star, and Frank, a towering genetic oddity with a photographic memory, are both equipped with razor-sharp wit and an arsenal of unconventional methods. From thrilling car chases to tense interrogations, these detectives take on each case with a style all their own. No matter the challenge, Turner and Frank will stop at nothing to get justice served. Death of a Young Lieutenant: Jake Reynolds isn't just any art thief, he's a master criminal with an extraordinary talent for creating perfect replicas of famous paintings. He's also a man with a conscience, haunted by the sight of murder victims and compelled to bring their killers to justice. Jake's unique talent and sense of justice land him in hot water when he stumbles upon the murder of a young lieutenant. Compelled to solve the crime and bring the killer to justice, Jake sets out on a dangerous and thrilling hunt for the murderer. Death by Greek Fire: Decimus Julius Virilis, a distant kin to the Imperator and a professional soldier for twenty years, is commissioned as the third in command of Legio XII Brundisium in Dalmatia. After a deadly blunder by the untrained legion, he is commanded by Tiberius Caesar to find the mastermind behind a diabolical trap and prevent a civil war. But can he solve the seemingly impossible crime?
In The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley, the emperor of Annur is dead, slain by enemies unknown. His daughter and two sons, scattered across the world, do what they must to stay alive and unmask the assassins. But each of them also has a life-path on which their father set them, destinies entangled with both ancient enemies and inscrutable gods. Kaden, the heir to the Unhewn Throne, has spent eight years sequestered in a remote mountain monastery, learning the enigmatic discipline of monks devoted to the Blank God. Their rituals hold the key to an ancient power he must master before it's too late. An ocean away, Valyn endures the brutal training of the Kettral, elite soldiers who fly into battle on gigantic black hawks. But before he can set out to save Kaden, Valyn must survive one horrific final test. At the heart of the empire, Minister Adare, elevated to her station by one of the emperor's final acts, is determined to prove herself to her people. But Adare also believes she knows who murdered her father, and she will stop at nothing—and risk everything—to see that justice is meted out. Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne The Emperor's Blades The Providence of Fire The Last Mortal Bond Other books in the world of the Unhewn Throne Skullsworn (forthcoming) At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Jonathan Hickman ushered in a new era for all of mutantkind with HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X -- now, he and an array of superstar artists redefine the X-MEN! With the newly-founded island nation of Krakoa opening up limitless possibilities and empowering mutantkind at last, humans grapple uncomfortably with the new world order -- and the X-Men must defend what they have built! As the X-Men create a new mutant culture and face threats like Hordeculture, Nimrod and the Vault, cosmic chaos descends in the form of the Brood, Starjammers and Shi'ar Imperial Guard! And can Storm beat a deadly threat from within before the clock runs out? Jonathan Hickman brings the X-Men to the world stage! COLLECTING: X-Men (2019) 1-11, 16-21; Giant-Size X-Men: Jean Grey And Emma Frost (2020) 1; Giant-Size X-Men: Nightcrawler (2020) 1; Giant-Size X-Men: Magneto (2020) 1; Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex (2020) 1; Giant-Size X-Men: Storm (2020) 1; material from Incoming (2019) 1
Morgan Windsor, Guardian of Valia, has been captured by Jennessa, the woman banished from Valia for witchcraft. Jennessa finally gets her vengeance against Morgan. Jarron Taylor defies the Valian High Council as he searches for their lost Guardian. Still not sure he can he trust Theodros, the Valian ruler, he turns to enlist the aid of the Dahzine. A race of hunters. Warned never to venture into Kar Sethian lands by their highlord, Kailah tries to stop Nicholaus from pursuing his peace initiative with the Kar Seth, but he will not give up taking them deep into Kar Seth territory. Justice is book three in the Guardian of Valia series.
