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A must-listen for fans of police procedurals and international crime from Stefán Máni's Grimsson series.

Raverek wants nothing more than to be a farmer like his dad; tend the fields, harvest the crops, and kill the occasional monster who breaks through the fog wall that borders his home. But getting what he wants isn't so easy when everyone's job class is designated by the gods and they have plans for the would-be farmer. A pestilence that hasn't been seen for 200 years has discovered a way to pierce the fog wall and the world is going to need a hero.

From the author of the imaginative and “awe-inspiring” (New York Journal of Books) The Electric State—now a Netflix film—comes the haunting sequel to his remarkable Tales from the Loop. Welcome back to the Loop. In 1954, the Swedish government ordered the construction of the world’s...

For over fifteen years, writer Jeff Crosby has been searching for a language of the soul—a way to articulate our deepest longings. Through the years he gathered clues from within global music styles, from different cultures, from his own Christian tradition and its sacred texts—and from deep within himself.

Ageing without Ageism? contributes to the essential and timely discussion of age, ageism, population ageing, and public policy. It demonstrates the breadth of the challenges posed by these issues by covering a wide range of policy areas: from health care to old-age support, from democratic participation to education, and from family to fiscal policy. With contributions from twenty-one authors, the discussion bridges the gap between academia and public life by putting in dialogue fresh philosophical analysis and specific new policy proposals.

Vani Brattle must come to grips with the consequences of her time in the Tower. Ancient wizard Asha Togrim makes a last-ditch effort to cement her power in the new world order.

Author and entrepreneur Bill McKendry is one of the leading authorities on nonprofit branding and marketing. In Do More Good, he provides incredible insights and tips from his over 35 years of helping nonprofit organizations expand their reach and become more effective in their communication. He shares dozens of examples and stories from his captivating career (including spending a day as a homeless man and shooting a commercial with Mother Teresa). With Bill's helpful advice and unique perspectives, you and your team will be inspired and equipped to do even more good.

Chaos stalks the streets of Akken. The ancient wizard Asha has returned, and with her, a terrible hunger. Parn Trippers uncovers powerful secrets that will pull the world apart. Vani Brattle is backed into a corner as rival cities Akken and Veronna careen toward war. Return to the Akken Chronicles and discover their fate!

Rav has finally reached Viensic, the capital city of Netherdawn, also known as the city of magic. A wonderland of innovation and power, but a deadly secret hides inside darkened alleyways and seedy shops. A trap has been set for Rav and JesRyn.

Many cultures believe in their champions; heroes are desperately needed now. The oppressive, technologically advanced Corlain Empire ravages the weak people of Glostaimia; the "acceptable" cultures are forced to assimilate. Two powerful, and utterly disparate, crusaders emerge to oppose Corla.

Parn and Vani are laying low after escaping an ancient wizard's secret lab. Parn uncovers a powerful, dangerous telepath in Akken. Vani's temper lands her on the wrong side of the law again. Both find new allies and enemies while trying to stay alive in a strange, dangerous city. Experience their new adventure and dive back into the Akken Chronicles!

Emery, captain of the Shadow Guard, has dedicated his life to one purpose...to preserve the three realms of the Cosmos from the dominion of Chaos. But when one of his soldiers is killed on a routine mission into the mortal realm, everything changes. Something is wrong, and he is the only one who seems to notice...or care.

The world ends in fire. Odin has vanished and Ragnarok unfolds across Midgard. Hel’s armies swarm across the world to blanket it in her freezing wrath. Draugar, jotunnar, and more terrible monsters run rampant. Can the broken Aesir stem the tide of destruction? In the south, a fire spreads. A blaze that will consume all creation. Even if Odin returns, will anything be left for him to save? You’ll love this grim fantasy because it retells classic Norse myths in a whole new way.

No one returns from Hel. Hermod aims to change that. With Baldr’s death, Ragnarok has begun. Now, Odin has one last desperate gambit: To send Hermod to the farthest reaches of creation to bring back his son’s soul. The son of a valkyrie, Hermod alone can make such a trek. But to do so he must descend into horrors beyond imagination. But even if he makes it there, can he make back? You’ll love this grim fantasy because it retells classic Norse myths in a whole new way.

Vacations are hard when a wizard is out for blood. The third installment of the Akken Chronicles finds Vani Brattle and Parn Trippers trying to move past their brush with the White Ring. Their secrets are heavy burdens. Parn struggles to find purpose. Vani's strength expands at great personal cost. A wizard on the hunt upends their world. Discover their fate. Return to the Akken Chronicles.

The wizards of Akken are hiding a terrible secret. People are disappearing. Nobody can remember them. Vani Brattle gets into trouble with the law. Parn Trippers learns that working for the wizard police comes at a price. They both uncover more than just missing people.

After centuries bound in Alfheim, Odin escapes, only to find himself trapped in the fathomless darkness of Svartalfheim. What will he do when his only ally is a woman who no longer trusts him? Svartalfheim is home to the strange and corrupt dark elf courts. Eager for Odin’s oracular sight, they pull him into their unending power struggles. And while the king is missing, the world hurtles toward Ragnarok. If Hermod cannot find and retrieve Odin, Midgard faces annihilation on all sides. Can Hermod reach Odin before the end of all things?

Odin’s endgame draws near. Only a few obstacles remain between him and his goal of reaching Alfheim. His most valuable piece has become Sigurd, son of Sigmund, and a fierce warrior. Odin, now, must prompt Sigurd on a quest to slay a dragon and unravel a dynasty. But what fate lies in store for a god’s pawn? And if Odin finally reaches Alfheim, what awaits him?

A wizard and mystic in one. A legion of darkness. One final act. Alrion's power is complete, but he's far from ready. He should be moving on to the final stage of his quest, but can't ignore Alyx's plight. He's stuck. Alrion only has one chance, and if he fails, he will be consumed by the very thing he hopes to remove and user in a new era of darkness. In this epic finale, the story of The Hidden Wizard draws to a close. Armies will clash, new foes will emerge, and secrets will be uncovered. Just who is the mysterious wizard that's been lurking in the shadows?

Odin’s mind is lost in the mists of time, unable to make sense of cryptic visions. He remains certain of one thing alone: a final battle is coming. One that, should he lose it, all humanity will die. Ragnarok. To win this battle, Odin must harness his prescient knowledge, but the only way to do so is to drink from the lost Well of Mimir. The Well lies beyond the perilous stretches of Jotunheim.