An extraordinary epic, set a million years in the future, in the time of a dying sun, when our present culture is no longer even a memory. Severian, a torturer's apprentice, is exiled from his guild after falling in love with one of his prisoners. Ordered to the distant city of Thrax, armed with his ancient executioner's sword, Terminus Est, Severian must make his way across the perilous, ruined landscape of this far-future Urth. But is his finding of the mystical gem, the Claw of the Conciliator, merely an accident, or does Fate have a grander plans for Severian the torturer . . . ? This edition contains the first two volumes of this four volume novel, The Shadow of the Torturer and The Claw of the Conciliator.
Unleash the Passionate Beasts of "Claw of Exile: A MM Shifter Romance" Trilogy - Available Now as an Electrifying Box Set! Step into a world where primal desire collides with forbidden love, and unleash your wildest fantasies with the sizzling "Claw of Exile" trilogy. Prepare to be spellbound by this captivating box set, featuring the first three scintillating books of the series, each one meticulously crafted to sweep you off your feet and leave you breathless. Book #1: Claw of Exile: He kills to Survive Exiled. Cursed. Abandoned. Ryu Suzuki, a fierce warrior known as Kuroi Kage, has been cursed to wander the treacherous Outlands alone with nothing but his katana. But when a deadly disease threatens to wipe out his pack, the Silvercrest Howlers, Ryu must confront his past and face his nemesis, Micah McCorbyn, the Alpha who banished him. As Ryu fights to save his pack from certain doom, tensions boil between him and Micah. Ryu's burning hatred for the Alpha threatens to derail their mission, but his love for the pack drives him forward. Every decision is a matter of life and death, and failure is not an option. With the clock ticking down to a final showdown between Ryu and Micah, the fate of the Silvercrest Howlers hangs in the balance. Can they put their bitter history aside and work together to overcome insurmountable odds? Or will their turbulent past and uncertain future tear them apart? Book #2: The Filthy Claws: Out for Blood Death. Destruction. Decay. The fate of the clans hangs in the balance as Ryu Suzuki faces the ultimate battle of his life. War is coming, and with it comes the looming threat of the Bloodhound Prince, a diabolical necromancer determined to destroy everything Ryu holds dear. With enemies at every turn and the fate of the world resting on his shoulders, Ryu must confront his past and work alongside the man who destroyed his life, Micah McCorbyn, the White Lotus, and his mate. But can Ryu set aside his hatred and anger for the greater good? Or will the thin line between enemy and mate lead to his downfall? With death, destruction, and decay lurking at every turn, Ryu must navigate treacherous alliances and confront his darkest fears to save the clans from certain doom. Will he rise to the occasion or fall to the Bloodhound Prince's wrath? Book #3: Claw of Vengeance: The Bloodhound Prince Hatred. Resentment. Betrayal. Ryu Suzuki is drowning in animosity, bitterness, and treachery. His life is nothing but a shattered mess. The Filthy Claws and Silvercrest Howlers, are both destroyed, leaving Ryu with nothing but anger and despair. The Bloodhound Prince looms over them, spreading the Lycan disease like wildfire. It's a dark time and darkness brews. Ryu wants revenge, but he's lost his way. Will Micah, the White Lotus, be able to save him from his own darkness, or will Ryu succumb to the very thing he hates the most? The stakes are higher than ever as the fate of the clans hangs in the balance. The battle ahead is vicious, and the enemy is formidable. Can Ryu and Micah overcome their hatred and work together to save their people, or will their mutual animosity be their downfall? Indulge in the scorching passion and riveting intrigue of the "Claw of Exile" trilogy, where love knows no bounds and the bonds of fate are unbreakable. This box set is a must-have for fans of steamy shifter romances, enchanting supernatural worlds, and heart-pounding adventure! Warning: this a dark M/M romance, M/M enemies-to-lovers romance that includes, violence, M/M werewolf shifter, mm paranormal romance, mm urban fantasy, M/M possessive romance, M/M second chance romance, and a HEA ending.
Freedom is her desire. Vengeance is his price. Slip into this scintillating tale of a young royal whose loyalty is torn between the prince she was sold to and the tempestuous knight determined to ruin her. Imryll is unfit to be a princess. Everyone has always told her so. So when the king stuns everyone by crowning her the prince’s consort, her life is completely upended, crushing any lingering dreams of a future away from the suffocating Rhiagain court. Still reeling from the news, she meets Drazhan, the formidable, mercurial knight who wins the right to be her personal guard. But when he defiantly refuses any show of respect, a dangerous spark ignites between them, one she doesn’t know how to extinguish. Worse, she’s not sure she wants to. The dark knight’s licentious midnight whispers linger over her, commands she feels inexplicably called to obey. His dangerous promises spread their tendrils over her desperate, failed attempts to embrace life with the prince, her childhood best friend. They take her apart and put her back together, piece by agonizing piece. Yet she can’t shake the sense Drazhan is hiding something important. He refuses to explain why he surrendered a life of privilege to become her guard. The roaring vengeance burning in his heart, scorching him from the inside out, is a painful mystery Imryll can’t solve. But she will. Because Drazhan’s revenge doesn’t just start with Imryll. It ends with her. __ The Claw and the Crowned is an electric enemies to lovers fantasy romance set in the Kingdom of the White Sea Universe, with hints of Hades and Persephone. It is the first story in the Sceptre Cycle of The Book of All Things. The next two novels in the trilogy, The Duke and the Disciple and The Tempest and the Tides, feature characters introduced in this novel. The Book of All Things is a series of fantasy romance tales set in the vibrant, epic world first introduced by USA Today Bestselling Author Sarah M. Cradit in the Kingdom of the White Sea trilogy. For content advisories visit sarahmcradit.com.
In this third installment of the New York Times–bestselling Neverwinter Saga, Drizzt draws his sword once more for the sake of his friends Drizzt and Dahlia Sin’felle have defeated the sorceress Sylora Salm, but Dahlia’s thirst for revenge is far from slaked. Now, she speaks of nothing but the moment she will face the evil Netherese lord Herzgo Alegni—a moment she has been waiting for since she was just a child. Though Drizzt and Dahlia’s bond is no longer just one of friendship, there is much he does not know about his new lover. What is the driving force behind the darkness he’s seen within her? Can he justify another battle to settle a grudge he does not understand? But Dahlia isn’t the only one seeking vengeance against Alegni. Artemis Entreri, Drizzt’s former enemy, offers to aid Dahlia in her mission, hoping it will win him his freedom. But partnering with Entreri poses new challenges: Charon’s Claw, Algeni’s sentient sword, dominates Entreri’s movements—if not his mind. And then there’s the way Entreri looks at Dahlia, causing Drizzt to wonder if the cunning assassin is still more foe than friend. Charon's Claw is the third book in the Neverwinter Saga and the twenty-fifth installment in the Legend of Drizzt series.
Secret of the Dragons Claw continues the adventures of Gavin Kane, Emily Scott, and Bunty Digby, fourteen-year-old teens who struggle with their daily lives in England during the winter of 1941 and into the spring of 1942. War has forced everyone to settle into an uncomfortable daily pattern, while England is still under siege, as U-boats relentlessly attack vital convoys. Halfway across the world, British, American, and Allied forces are now also fighting the Japanese Empire. Twice before, the teens have helped battle the forces of darkness, but once again face strange and wicked creatures sent from deep within Nazi Germany. Secret of the Dragons Claw further develops the friendship and alliance between this teenage trio and the eccentric Sir Thaddeus Osbert. The dragon has become accustomed to battling a myriad of dangerous foes over the ages, but protecting Gavin, Emily, and Bunty has become a full-time endeavor. Thaddeus must deal with his nagging sweet tooth, which this time gets him into several compromising situations. However, the dragons addiction to sugar has unforeseen benefits too. The children band together with their dragon friend, of course, but they also discover magical powers are commonplace throughout the United Kingdom. Will a hasty alliance with a senile old wizard be enough to prevent something so horrible, so unimaginable, that it threatens to plunge the entire world into permanent darkness?
A marvelously illustrated look at the most deadly predators on the planet Tooth and Claw presents the world’s top predators as you have never seen them before, from big cats and wild dogs to sharks, reptiles, and killer whales. Blending gorgeous photos and illustrations with spellbinding storytelling, this book is packed with the latest facts about these fearsome but often misunderstood animals. It covers apex and other top predators in each major vertebrate family, discussing where and how they live, how they are faring in the modern world, and why they matter. Along the way, the authors share informative and entertaining anecdotes from their decades in the field learning about predators and reveal hard truths about the role humans continue to play in their fate. Tooth and Claw also describes conservation successes and lays out some simple but crucial steps each of us can take to protect these magnificent beasts. Are humans top predators, too? Read this amazing book and find out. Offers an unparalleled look at a side of nature rarely witnessed up close Stunningly illustrated throughout and brimming with fun facts Describes ultimate vertebrate predators ranging from sharks and reptiles to raptors, cats, dogs, bears, and marine mammals Provides rare insights into the biology, ecology, and conservation of top predators Draws on the latest findings from habitats around the world Conveys the wonders of the natural world with engaging storytelling and lively personal anecdotes
Religion is virtually dead and rationality rules. A new technology, promising instantaneous and free travel between any city on the planet, and allowing spaceships to spread through the galaxy in a reasonable amount of time. Astral gates, the ancient and credulous called them. Shortcuts through a dimension other than ours. A dimension full of demons. The warnings, from the one remaining enclave of believers on the planet, were ignored. 2215 Hell is here.
The tale of the epic rivalry between two foundational paleontologists to find bigger and better bones in the American West, perfect for readers of Steve Sheinkin and Candace Fleming. Today we take for granted the idea that dinosaurs once roamed the earth. But two hundred years ago, the very concept of an extinct species did not exist. When an English scientist proposed in 1841 that Dino Saurs ("terrible lizards") had come and gone, it was only a theory, a new way of explaining the "dragon" and "giant" bones scattered across the globe. But when proof turned up seventeen years later, it was not only incontrovertible; it was massive. Tooth and Claw tells the story of the feverish race between two brilliant, driven, and insanely competitive scientists--Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh--to uncover more and more monstrous fossils in the newly opened Wild West. Between them, they discovered dozens of major dinosaur species and established the new discipline of paleontology in America. But their bitter thirty-year rivalry--a "war" waged on wild plains and mountains, in tabloid newsprint, and in Congress--dramatically wrecked their professional and private lives even as it brought alive for the public a vanished prehistoric world.
A mysterious, recurring dream leads Sam London to discover that mythical creatures are real and living in our national parks and that the secret of their existence is in danger.
