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Lani didn’t want to be a dying man’s last hope.When she stumbles onto Ashantha bleeding out in a cave outside of town, he begs her to protect the jewel that cost him his life — changing everything.Did she find him by accident or were unseen forces at play?Unwittingly bound to a secret society of Jesters and hunted by Derk assassins, Lani discovers the jewel is an ancient amulet — its secret sealed behind a crumbling magical barrier that should have ...

Free of his Regent’s control, Prince Karpenmor wants answers. His search uncovers a lost city, treachery within his court and a path of vengeance that will forever alter Enderk and the world.As the Occultation continues to fracture and more amulets break free, Mother Folly is forced to move her Jesters into the open or risk losing their power forever.Odajeen, an exiled Jester, makes a selfish decision that puts Lani in extreme danger, forcing the court to s...

"I loved this book. What a journey. I hope this is eventually made into a movie … it would be amazing."A goddess imprisoned in amber. A prince who mistakes power for control. And a priest willing to burn the world to serve a mistress who will never be satisfied.Karpenmor believes his goal is finally within reach. All that stands in his way is reclaiming an ancient city as his first step towards dominion over Dharatan, and he will do whatever is req...

The fragile peace across Dharatan is slipping.As the Occultation crumbles, Tillandra trusts her visions despite the cost.Still rattled from the attack on her life, Lani must choose: continue the perilous hunt for Mother Folly or give in to the amulet’s pull and confront those who have hunted her from the start.Across the Stepping Isles, Prince Karpenmor sets out to reclaim his father's amulet and the throne of Enderk, unaware he is just a piece in a...

There's nothing as strong as the bond between twins—until Ligriv awakens an ancient power that could tear it apart forever.In a land that has never seen war between men, a single act changes everything. When Ligriv finds an unusual gem in a dry creek bed, he sets in motion a force bent on enslaving mankind.Amid twisted prophecies and awakening magic, Ligriv must make an impossible choice.Caught between love, blood, and a destiny foretold, Li...

Ten vintage dramas on the theme of murder, written by internationally recognised authors and set across the globe‘Murder is murder, anywhere in the world. The taking of life, the most terrible crime a human being can commit, is the same in any language, whether it springs from vengeance, greed, hate, love or whatever...’Conceived by BBC World Service producer Derek Hoddinott, the 1976 anthology series Murder International comprised half-ho...

Welcome to Hearthfall.Two thieves attempting to steal a powerful artifact from a mage's dangerous tower. A band of sibling mercenaries looking to make their fortune in the merchant city of Mercallis. A forsaken general seeking an end to a longstanding debt. Hearthfall follows an interweaving story, where even the slightest action seems to have far-reaching consequences. Perfect for fans of The Witcher, Elder Scrolls, and Baldur's Gate, this dark fantasy story tells of adventure, ho...

"One installment of noir stories from New Orleans wasn't enough, so Akashic and editor Julie Smith came back with a follow-up focusing on the 'classics.' That means you'll get a healthy portion of noir stories from across New Orleans written by the likes of Tennessee Williams and Eudora Welty, along with more modern offerings from Poppy Z. Brite, Ace Atkins, and Maurice Carlos Ruffin."--CrimeReads, included in "New Orleans: The Crime Fiction of Carnival"

Duck Prints Press presents 22 delightfully fluffy, happy, odd, snug, and cozy stories about queer characters pursuing academic excellence! From field research shenanigans to cooking adventures, from space station education departments to eldritch libraries, creators brought their vivid imaginings to life in these charming fantasy and science fiction stories. Settle into your favorite research carrel or prepare to read on the sly under your desk as you join us for Scholarly Pursuits: A Quee...

In "The Greatest Adventure Books of All Time - Jules Verne Collection," readers are invited to traverse the vivid landscapes of human curiosity and innovation. This anthology showcases Verne's masterful blending of science fiction and adventure, encapsulating the spirit of the 19th century's burgeoning exploration narrative. Featuring thrilling tales such as "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth," Verne's prose is characterized by meticulous resear...

This book combines two classic Bible versions: King James Version (English) and Reina-Valera Antigua (Español).La Santa Biblia - Reina-Valera Antigua fue traducido primero y publicado en 1569 por Casiodoro de Reina, después de doce años de trabajo intenso, y más tarde puso a cabo en 1602 en forma revisada por Cipriano de Valera, que dio más de veinte años de su vida a su revisión y la mejora.La Reina-Valera Antigua ha sido llamado "la versión más influyente del libro más in...

Ethnodevelopment is a well-established concept in the field of development studies. Despite its relevance to tourism initiatives and processes in the Global South, it continues to be an underutilised concept in the field.This book bridges this gap, presenting an original conceptual framework to study the relationship between tourism and ethnodevelopment. It focuses on the processes of inclusion, empowerment, self-expression and self-determination to explore the effects of tourism i...