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Headhunters, sorcerers, pirates, and Indian princes thrive in this adventurous, poetic tale of a young outcast in Borneo. Born in 1609, son of a native woman and a Dutch sea captain he never knew, Jaki Gefjon grows up in the jungle as a sorcerer's apprentice. Later kidnapped by pirates, he befriends his captor, Trevor Pym, notorious for his dreaded man-of-war, Wyvern. The scientific marvels on the European privateer become the young soul-catcher's passion - until he falls for Lucinda.

After incursions of demons from another plane of existence changed the course of history, humanity learned one undeniable truth: traditional weapons wouldn't cut it. Those strong enough to resist cultivated their Ki and emerged as heroes of Ascension to combat the demonic threat. For two hopeful Ascendants, J and Alex, this journey begins at Wyvern Academy. But surviving in one of the world's top battle academies isn't the only thing they have to worry about. Fellow students and rivals, beautiful girls, and treacherous exams stand in the way of their first steps on the path of ascension.

Rebellion happens in the shadows. In the sequel to the New York Times bestseller A Language of Dragons, language is the greatest weapon in a war between humans and dragons—and one translator has the power to change the world. Perfect for teen fans of Fourth Wing and Babel. Who is Vivien...

I thought I had the next steps in my journey plotted out. I thought I knew where I was going and who I was going with - the usual crew of Lila, the smart-mouthed tiny dragon, Ford, the man who would be my mate if I let him, and Balder, the horse who has carried me through more danger than I can count. Crap on a camel, I could not have been more wrong. My world is turned upside down when my crew somehow gains two people who would as soon kill me, as see me succeed.

In a kingdom torn by civil war, young Lillorigga seeks to shield her dawning powers from her cruel mother Merodda's manipulation. Mistress of a magic that, untamed, could kill her, Lilli brings her terrifying visions under the kindlier tutelage of the mysterious dweomermaster, Nevyn. But soon she must choose between her own clan and the true king who fights to claim his rightful throne, between sanctuary and blood feud, loyalty and love. 

In a dystopian future, a high-tech city named after the French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir was supposed to be a utopia where society and technology flourished outside of government control. Step into the neon streets of Noir City, a realm reminiscent of Cyberpunk 2077, West World, and Sin City, where shadows conceal secrets and technology holds sway over every aspect of life. As an enigmatic signal looms ominously, threatening to disrupt the delicate balance, the lives of its inhabitants become entwined in a web of mystery. Initially appearing disparate, each story holds a sinister ...

High fantasy doesn’t get better than this - revisit the classic Forgotten Realms in this 2nd book of the Finder’s Stone Trilogy by veteran authors Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb. More than a hunk of junk, the Wyvern’s Spur has moldered in a crypt for 15 generations until now. The Wyvernspur family’s powerful heirloom has been stolen, and grand wizard and patriarch Drone Wyvernspur is the first to fall to the ancient item’s curse. The family fool, Giogi, is left to find it, but even recovering the spur cannot guarantee his clan’s safety. Fortunately, the famous halfling bard Olive Ruskettle and a mysterious and talented mage named Cat are willing to help.

To survive his world, she must surrender her own. Captain Tara Gavyn is a survivor. After crash-landing on the war-torn moon of Zythera, her only goal is to stay alive. But the desolate landscape of biomechanical wreckage is not empty. It has a guardian, a king. Sypher, a monstrous and devastatingly handsome war-beast, claims Tara as his new asset. He is a creature of impossible power, and he doesn't just want her body; he demands her surrender. He whispers commands that her mind screams to defy, but her body, traitorously, begins to crave his punishing touch. Their raw, violent connection ...

To save her kingdom, she must ally herself with a rising rebellion and a powerful sorceress, and master the force of a wyvern's inferno…

A magical novel from Z.S. Diamanti, perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes and cozy fantasy, about a soldier who spent much of his life in service of a wicked orc king and, after the king’s fall, returns to his quaint hometown—only to be sent on an unforgettable road trip by the new king’s...

Abel survived the apocalypse… …but drugs nearly killed him. He scrapes together a meagre existence with his dog trading junk he finds on the wastes. But when he crosses paths with a group of enslaved children, he must do everything he can to save them. Can he ever be free from drugs? Will he find a place to call home? Is there hope in a hopeless world? This collection brings together all four novels in Jon Cronshaw’s Wasteland series. You’ll love these books because everyone loves post-apocalyptic survival, flawed heroes, and tales of good versus evil. Get your copy now.

To wield a perfect blade… …one must become the weapon. Soren survived initiation, but apprenticeship demands more. Much more. With each vial of blood and tears, the sculptor's apprentice is carved away. The Guild's shadow stretches across cities, across his past. Somewhere in that darkness lie answers. About his father. About the path that led him here. But seeking truth means risking everything. Blade of Sorrows is a dark fantasy of transformation, loyalty, and the price of vengeance. The line between hunter and hunted blurs here. Get your copy.

WYVERN HUNTERS - BOOK 1.5 in THE FIRST REALM SAGA READ BOOK 1 - STONE DRAGON BEFORE READING THIS BOOK Nobody cares about halflings. They can’t do magic and they don’t live long. Because Brandish runs on wizardry, half the jobs are closed to them. And because Brandish runs on skilled labour, the other half might as well be. It’s a waste of time to apprentice halflings, who live for less than a century. That’s why they’ll always be second-class citizens. Who cares if a wyvern is terrorizing their villages? Halflings can always breed more halflings. Let them choke the monster with ...

In the aftermath of war and amidst brewing political unrest, the fate of Midland is once again lies with the Court of the Raven. After surviving the brutal aftermath of the war against Lowland and battling ancient curses and beasts in the eastern mountains, the Court of the Raven faces their most perilous conflict yet. The rise of the Order of Ashera threatens to plunge Midland into chaos once more, as the group of fanatics seek to usurp Queen Aurora’s throne. When one of their own is taken during a fierce battle with the Asherans, the magically gifted court members must decide where ...

After incursions of demons from another plane of existence changed the course of history, humanity learned one undeniable truth: traditional weapons wouldn't cut it. Those strong enough to resist cultivated their Ki, and emerged as Heroes of Ascension to combat the demonic threat. For two hopeful Ascendants, J and Alex, this journey begins at Wyvern Academy. But surviving in one of the world's top battle academies isn't the only thing they have to worry about.

Level up, unlock more video game powers, and save the world. Sounds straightforward, but nothing ever goes smoothly. An Unorthodox Apocalyptic LitRPG. The Aurora Incident, the Great Transmigration, the Immortal Arrival, and that time I suddenly got video game powers, everyone had their own name for the day that the boundaries between worlds were violated. To the humans remaining on Earth, it was the day that a million people vanished in an instant, carried away by columns of light descending from the heavens. To Isaac Stein, an ordinary 17-year-old boy, it was the day he got a fresh start. ...

Enchantress witch Elle is back with an epic magical adventure as she and the witch detectives, plus Elle's witch mom, two henchwomen witches, and their new witch client, head from the proverbial cauldron into the fire when a goblin handfasting becomes a quest to protect a girl from her dangerous birthright at the hands of would-be usurpers to the goblin kingdom. As well, their client, Skye, has a little wyvern dragon problem--it's invisible, it's stuck to her back, and it all started with a cursed harp. Will a secret standing stone in a maze unlock their deepest, darkest secrets and help ...

Dear Aspiring Hunters, I am delighted to inform you that the Committee on Admissions has approved you to attend the freshman class of 2025. Please accept my personal congratulations on your outstanding achievements that brought you to our door. Your application has demonstrated exceptional potential, and we are thrilled to welcome you to join the legendary hunters who have walked these historic halls of Dragonspire. As you prepare to embark on this epic journey we must warn you: life at the University of Dragonspire is not for the faint of heart. Here, you'll delve deep into training and ...

IRON ELF - BOOK 2 in THE FIRST REALM SAGA No advantage lasts forever. Once, the sky belonged to the dragons and the land belonged to the dwarves. Then the elves grew strong in magic and in numbers. They battled the dragons to extinction and banished the dwarves beneath the earth. They wrote the history books for ten thousand years. But the fair folk decline. Enemies new and old test the defences. The caprans are masters of the horse—nobody knows where they come from. And the humans of the Northlands are always looking for weakness. Something in Snow Mountain threatens the realm. Meerwen ...

La guerre civile fait rage. Ayant fui Bletchley Park et l'influence de la Première ministre Wyvernmire, Vivien doit se contenter d'oeuvrer dans l'ombre. À son insu, son alliée et mentor a fait d'elle le visage de la rébellion—et l'une des criminelles les plus recherchées de Britannia. Mais Vivien supporte mal de vivre sous une fausse identité, incapable d'aider ses amis. Déchirée par le doute, elle se rend sur une petite île écossaise, à la recherche d'une espèce de dragons recluse et mystérieuse.