Electus an island of different kingdoms. A peace treaty about to run out. Evan a young wood elf orphan is adopted into the royal family of the Giants, breaking tradition and the strict rules of the treaty. The other kingdoms are threatening war. To save Evan the council of the Giants hatch up a desperate plan to send him to a land spoken only in legend, the land of the humans. They have to overcome bandits, assassins and sea storms. Will they escape from Electus..........
This book is organized into three sections, from exploring the major theories of scientific research in ‘Feng Shui’ including from School Approach and Compass School Approach, to providing case studied in 'Feng Shui' applications for the built environment.
When Prince Mujina of Aureus Orbem, a mischievous Yōkai bent on proving himself, unwittingly shapeshifts into the fearsome Manticore using the ancient medallion, Mathusala, he unleashes Rebelles, the most dreaded curse of his people and becomes Rebelles, the prophecy. Though triumphant at first, will the burgeoning power become unstoppable? He must face and conquer the curse, but will he be able to control the raging beast, or will it forever control him? Sneed weaves a beautifully complex story about elves, fairies, dragons, and wizards in her Sons of Elderberry series—a wonderfully crafted epic fantasy. If you love stories that take you to other worlds, you’ll appreciate Sneed’s ability to world build and create meaningful characters. -Zeigler
Draven has finally found his Electus. The one chosen by the Gods to be his soulmate and Queen. But after so many threats made against her life, the King of Kings has had no choice but to break her heart in order to save it. Now all he can hope for is once the threat has been eliminated, he will be free to claim what is rightfully his to take. Question is, will Keira ever forgive him?This is the story of Afterlife only from the eyes of its King. As you will finally learn Keira's journey all over again, only through Dominic Draven's point of view, giving a whole new and exciting twist on the start of this epic saga.
Caius Serica, a pilot in the Roman military in the year 1999, is whisked away from his camp in the middle of the night under mysterious circumstances. He soon learns that every aspect of his life so far, including the staged deaths of his parents, has been arranged by the Senate Tribunal in an attempt to mold him into the perfect leader. Now there are only thirty candidates, including Caius, left competing to be the Emperor's heir. Success in a series of Trials will reunite him with his family and make him the most powerful man in the world, but failure will lead to a life of isolation and imprisonment hidden in the eaves of the palace. As Caius enters the trials, it becomes apparent that the tests themselves are not the problem: it is the twenty nine other candidates willing to do whatever it takes to win, including maim or kill their top competitors. Can Caius navigate the pitfalls of imperial politics and cutthroat competition, all while performing well enough to succeed in the trials fair and square?
Each volume deals with a wide variety of scholarly subjects, all revolving around the central theme of Syro-Egypt's high and late medieval history. Topics dealt with include archaeology, architecture, codicology, economic, political, and religious history, as well as belles-lettres.
"A deliciously twisted gothic fantasy you'll want to read again and again, with characters you'll adore, prose that'll spellbind you, romance you'll swoon over, and a mystery that'll keep you guessing until the last stunning twist." —Diana Urban, author of These Deadly Games From the author of Sing Me Forgotten comes a lush new fantasy novel with art-based magic, romance, and murder… Myra has a gift many would kidnap, blackmail, and worse to control: she’s a portrait artist whose paintings alter people’s bodies. Guarding that secret is the only way to keep her younger sister safe now that their parents are gone. But one frigid night, the governor’s wife discovers the truth and threatens to expose Myra if she does not complete a special portrait that would resurrect the governor's dead son. Once she arrives at the legendary stone mansion, however, it becomes clear the boy’s death was no accident. A killer stalks these halls--one disturbingly obsessed with portrait magic. Desperate to get out of the manor as quickly as possible, Myra turns to the governor’s older son for help completing the painting before the secret she spent her life concealing makes her the killer’s next victim. “A heady blend of the fantastical, the murderous, and the romantic.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review “Marvelously magical and steeping with mystery.” —Adalyn Grace, author of All the Stars and Teeth Also by Jessica S. Olson: Sing Me Forgotten
Afterlife, just a place for an unhappy King to call home or soon to become a beacon of hope when a new waitress falls at his feet? The Gothic nightclub is about to welcome a new guest and this time it is one he can't control. As for Dominic Draven, the King of all Supernatural life, handling just one little Mortal named Keira, should be no problem for him...right?Wrong! As she is his Chosen One and not meant to be ruled by a domineering, overbearing, arrogant boss who is determined to keep her at arm's length. But instead, she is meant to achieve the impossible and crack the hard shell of an immortal King that is only now learning what it truly means to fall in love. This is the story of Afterlife, only from the eyes of its King. As you will finally follow Keira's journey all over again, only through Dominic Draven's point of view, giving it a whole new and exciting twist on the start of this epic saga. This is book one, in the new King of Kings saga, with book two to follow shortly after.
