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Guyime, wandering, dethroned king of the Northlands, is drawn to the Atheria by his quest for the Seven Swords, the demon-cursed blades of legend. But to claim the next sword he must first solve a seemingly impossible murder - a puzzle that, once untangled, will unveil secrets so dark they could bring the City of Songs to utter ruin.

The ancient kingdom of Alcedon, the sun-blessed realm that has known only peace for generations, now beset by bloody rebellion sparked by the emergence of an ancient evil ... Into this troubled land comes Guyime, legendary ravager king of the North made immortal by the demonic sword he carries. Leading his band of sword bearers, Guyime must prevent the arch-demon Kalthraxis claiming the Warlord’s Tulwar, the last of the seven demon-cursed blades.

“The Sixth Order wields the sword of justice and smites the enemies of the Faith and the Realm." Vaelin Al Sorna was only a child of ten when his father left him at the iron gate of the Sixth Order—a caste devoted to battle. Vaelin will be trained and hardened to the austere, celibate and...

In this “deftly and originally executed” (Booklist) New York Times bestselling novel, Vaelin Al Sorna must help his Queen reclaim her Realm. Only his enemy has a dangerous new collaborator, one with powers darker than Vaelin has ever encountered… “The Ally is there, but only ever as a...

Stories with depth, strong protagonists, high tension, all told while pulling at your heartstrings, or making you smile with understanding. In this anthology, you'll find fifteen stories, including many novelettes. Go on adventures with heroes old and young, a couple of war pigs, and visit many new fantasy worlds. Watch out for the dragons! Deep Magic: Volume 3 has stories that will satisfy your hunger to escape.

When the mighty and cruel must be brought low, it's the killers and the schemers who emerge from the shadows. As plans twist and change, and our protagonists are foiled and beaten, one thing remains true: no matter the cost, the king must fall.

The sorrow sea—the most feared region in all the five seas—plagued by storms, prowled by a murderous pirate king, and home to inhuman terrors. Continuing their quest for the Seven Swords, legendary warrior Guyime and his companions must brave these perilous tides to find the mythic Spectral Isle, where once a demon named Lakorath was captured by a sorcerer of great power. Here ancient plans will be unveiled and the secret purpose of the seven demon cursed blades may finally be revealed....

In Blood Song, Anthony Ryan introduced readers to “a fascinating world of conflicting religions and the wars fought in the name of those faiths” (Library Journal). Now Ryan’s epic tale continues as Vaelin Al Sorna discovers that there is no escape from the call of destiny… “The...

Landless one-time king Guyime, once called Pilgrim but known to history as the Ravager, has survived the fall of the Execration - an event that set him on a path to find the legendary Seven Swords. Guided by sorcery, Guyime journeys to Carthula in the centre of the First Sea to claim the mythical blade known as the Kraken’s Tooth. Aided by three companions - the beast charmer Seeker, a powerful sorceress, and a scholarly slave - Guyime ventures into Carthula’s perilous underbelly to secure a prize guarded by ancient magics, cursed spirits, and lethal traps.

Qu'on le nomme Sombrelame, frère du Sixième Ordre ou Tueur d'Espoir, Vaelin Al Sorna demeure le plus grand guerrier de son temps, et le plus illustre témoin de la défaite du roi Janus. Écœuré par la guerre, il revient au pays déterminé à ne plus jamais prendre les armes. Nommé Seigneur de la Tour des Hauts Confins par l'héritier de Janus, Vaelin espère trouver la paix dans cette région glaciale et sauvage, loin des intrigues d'un Royaume tourmenté.

Scare Street is proud to present 14 diabolical new tales in this bone-chilling collection. Each ghastly short story unleashes a new nightmare, ripped from the depths of your psyche. It’s almost as if this book has a mind of its own; a monstrous, disturbed mind, a mind full of dark dreams, and twisted nightmares.

A fantasy anthology featuring the deadly, the worldly, and the sneaky. Blackguards consists mainly of stories in established series, and the authors range from wildly successful indie authors to New York Times best sellers. If you enjoy roguish tales of scoundrels and ne'er-do-wells, this one's for you.

Alex McLeod paid dearly during the war for independence from Earth. It left the detective disfigured, jaded and alone. In the aftermath of victory, Alex seethes as criminal factions and cold-blooded killers clash over control of the newly-liberated confederation. In his crusade for justice in the free states, he's willing to break more than a few rules along the way...

The only home Alex knows is the slums of Slab, an orbiting city teeming with lowlifes, back-stabbers and gene-spliced monstrosities. From the grimy streets of his city to the lawless Asteroid Belt, Alex goes toe-to-toe with a sharp-clawed vigilante, a mythical serial killer, and a gorgeous vampire with an ominous message. His quest won't end until his homeland earns the freedom it was promised…

But even Alex may not be able to stop the impending Reckoning and a voyage to the one place he swore he'd never return: Earth...

Stories with depth, strong protagonists, and high tension are told while pulling at your heartstrings or making you smile with understanding. Go on adventures with heroes old and young, and visit many new worlds.

Réchappée d'une mort certaine, la reine Lyrna est déterminée à reconquérir l'indépendance du Royaume Unifié. Elle doit faire appel à des forces qui naguère encore lui répugnaient : les êtres dotés des étranges facultés de la Ténèbre. Et l'issue du conflit repose sur Vaelin Al Sorna, désormais Seigneur de Guerre. Mais la voie vers la victoire est semée d'embûches, surtout lorsque la voix du sang, le pouvoir qui faisait de lui le plus grand guerrier de son temps, demeure obstinément muette.

Exclusive! Anthony Ryan talks to Robin Morgan about his new series, Draconis Memoria.

Dopo aver combattuto fin quasi alla morte, la regina Lyrna è determinata a scacciare l'esercito invasore volariano e riconquistare l'indipendenza del Regno Unificato. Ma per portare a compimento i propri piani, stavolta non le basterà radunare le forze a lei fedeli. Dovrà scendere a patti con coloro che sono in possesso del dono del Buio, esseri ripugnanti che ha sempre detestato, e condurre la guerra alle porte delle fortezze nemiche. Adesso più che mai, l'esito della battaglia e il destino del regno poggiano sulle spalle di Vaelin Al Sorna.

È stato un lungo viaggio per Alwyn lo Scrivano. Nato bastardo e cresciuto come fuorilegge, ora è un cavaliere e il più fidato consigliere di lady Evadine Courlain. Insieme hanno vinto innumerevoli battaglie e hanno contribuito a riportare l'ordine in un regno frammentato. Ma Evadine non è più la donna di un tempo: con la furia puritana che sembra sostituirsi sempre più alla clemenza della sua fede, Alwyn comincia a chiedersi quali siano le sue reali intenzioni. E mentre il regno si prepara allo scontro finale, la coscienza di Alwyn combatte una guerra personale contro il cuore.

Jahrhundertelang baute das gewaltige Eisenboot-Handelssyndikat auf Drachenblut - und die außergewöhnlichen Kräfte, die es verleiht. Als die Drachenblutlinien versiegen und Kundschafter ausgesandt werden, um neue Quellen zu entdecken, kommt ein verheerendes Szenario in Gang. Claydon Torcreek ist einer der Überlebenden der gefahrvollen Reise durch das unerforschte Hinterland des Corvantinischen Reiches. Statt der neuen Blutquellen, die die Zukunft seines Volkes hätten sichern können, entdeckt er jedoch einen Albtraum.

Auftakt der neuen Trilogie: Im riesigen Gebiet von Mandinorien gilt Drachenblut als das wertvollste Gut. Rote, grüne, blaue und schwarze Drachen werden gejagt, um an ihr Blut zu kommen. Das daraus gewonnene Elixier verleiht den wenigen Gesegneten übernatürliche Kräfte. Doch das letzte Zeitalter der Drachen neigt sich seinem Ende zu. Kaum jemand kennt die Wahrheit: Die Drachen werden immer weniger und schwächer. Sollten sie aussterben, wäre ein Krieg Mandinoriens mit dem benachbarten Corvantinischen Kaiserreich unausweichlich.