A job from an old family friend unleashes a flood of surprises. And there's a bigger problem than dark mage threats—the patriarch is sick, and only one healer can save him.The mission? Complete the job—and track down that healer. Along the way there will be new allies, unexpected charges, and a conspiracy starring the mysterious death mage once again.Oh, and that pesky riddle from the past? Still needs solving.Time to buckle up. Things are about to get interesting.

Will you be remembered for where you went or how you got there?As a WWII amphibious vehicle ascends from the USS Nevada to Normandy Beach, we are transported to a pivotal moment in history. Here, Charles Trammel, a young man from a wealthy and influential family, reflects on the events that have led him to this place and time. Each chapter brings him closer to shore, intertwining his current thoughts with his past. Through these reflections, Charles grapples with his identity, real...

What does a master artificer need after eliminating a threat to the future empire? Nothing but a chance to finally pursue his craft in peace.I cheated death itself and returned to the glorious city on the Neva, the one we built together with the Czar. Three hundred years have passed, and everything has changed. I've awakened in the body of a young count with a scandalous reputation.But I am still an artificer. I am home. And I can become even stronger now—just as soon as I ...

More than a century ago, Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, dubbed the "Einstein of Sex," grew famous (and infamous) for his liberating theory of sexual relativity. Today, he's been largely forgotten.Journalist Daniel Brook retraces Hirschfeld's rollicking life and reinvigorates his legacy, recovering one of the great visionaries of the twentieth century. In an era when gay sex was a crime and gender roles rigid, Hirschfeld taught that each of us is their own unique mixture of masculinity and ...

Atticus King had his life mapped out—train hard, play volleyball, keep to himself. That is, until Noah Rossi burst onto the scene: charismatic, impulsive, a storm that tore through Atticus's carefully built walls and set his world on fire. They didn't fit—Noah was everything Atticus wasn't—but somehow, they found a rhythm in their shared love for the game and an undeniable pull toward each other. It was everything Atticus never knew he wanted.But j...

I'd dedicated my whole life to becoming the next Guardian of the Empire. I'd seen it all: endless killings, wars, and coups. I was gifted, and I became the youngest of the Genius rank, striking fear into the hearts of my enemies.Evidently, that wasn't enough.My real journey only began when I lost everyone who was dear to me, and then used a secret Guardian technique to travel one day back in time—so I could get revenge on those responsible.Only now it seemed I'd gon...

A new client and a new commission seem harmless and routine—exactly what Alexander needs. The artifact turns out to be a demanding piece of work, but at least the Earth and Air aspects of magic are simple enough. Still, the object of the client's concern is mysterious and unusual—a strange plant brought from distant lands.Once he gets into the thick of things, Alexander encounters a dark mage—and soon learns there is more than one.Meanwhile, the magical cats are up to their...

The family has been saved from ruin, and the old mansion's standing strong again—things are finally looking up! A fresh commission is on the horizon, promising Alexander a return to his cherished craft. The artifact he's expected to make appears simple enough. Could there really be any associated problems—or unexpected discoveries?There's enough going on already—not least the new pairing of magic, which brings its own surprises, and, on top of everything , a cryptic message from th...

A new commission becomes an unexpected and dangerous challenge. This time I’m dealing with the denizens of the Shadow World—thieves of human souls.My search for answers takes me to a small northern village whose secrets are guarded not only by people, but also by monsters. To prevail, I must master the powers of both Light and Shadow.As if that weren't enough, my fluffy pets reveal a surprise. A big fat magical surprise. But I've handled worse—I’m an artificer, after all. S...

The Patriarch has finally recovered—and immediately set off on a journey. Alexander, meanwhile, heads to the Imperial hunting grounds in search of a creature that proved too much for even the Empire's most seasoned gamekeeper.The task seems simple enough: study the animalistic aspect of magic. However, its natural pair is necromancy, which complicates matters somewhat. Once again, the peaceful profession of an artificer leads Alexander into trouble—and into another world. A world o...

A new commission turns out far more complicated than it first appears, for this time it isn't only about magic, but the human heart. And the outcome will shape more than one destiny. Still, what better challenge could a true artificer hope for?Count Voznesensky will master the craft of the forge and call on the power of nature itself. He will offer an extraordinary chance to his new associates—and to a desert world that has long forgotten the sun. And along the way, he'll finally s...

Winner of the German Book Prize, the Swiss Book Prize, and the Jürgen Ponto Foundation Literature PrizeA prize-winning, boundary-breaking debut exploring family, class, history, and the true idea of the self.A glorious, tender, unsparing exploration of language, family, history, class, self, and the human, Sea, Mothers, Swallow, Tongues begins with the loss of memory. As their grandmother falls into dementia, the n...