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Only the best of the best can become enforcers......but trying to make the grade is the least of Lyssa's problems.First, she needs to survive the year.Hippogriffs - check.Mean instructors - check.Beloved characters past and present - check.And settling the account with a certain deadly druid who she happens to be related to? That remains to be seen.Kindred Magic is the final book in the Druid Enforcer Academy series, coming 2023.
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"Another full caseload for the zombie detective . . ." in this "inventive" urban fantasy novel from a New York Times–bestselling author (Kirkus Reviews).
To Be Dead Or Not To Be Dead
In the Unnatural Quarter, golems slave away in sweatshops, necromancers sell black-market trinkets to tourists, and the dead rise up-to work the night shift. But zombie detective Dan Shamble is no ordinary working stiff. When a local senator and his goons...
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"Fascinating characters matched with inventive biological details makes this an adventure that's sure to enthrall. Space opera fans should snap this up." -(Publishers Weekly)
Lem's a mace-wielding teen space-ninja in a universe of sentient insectoids, purple jungles, and insane electromagnetic fields. She solves most problems by hitting harder, and never plays by her enemy's rules-until Jared Diebol captures her.
Diebol's the rising leader...
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Meet C. Auguste Dupin, the first literary example of a brilliant detective created by Edgar Allan Poe, undisputed master of chills and suspense. Follow Dupin's genius skill at problem solving through three detective cases, Poe's only three tales with his seminal character.
In these fundamental works of detective fiction, explore the idea that objects can be hidden in plain sight, that the murderer is not who or what you'd think.
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Bram Gold is a Courser, a hunter-for-hire who deals with supernatural creatures, mystical happenings, and things that go booga-booga in the night. Under the supervision of the Wardein-his childhood friend Miriam Zerelli, who is in charge of all magical activity in the Bronx, New York-he's who you hire if you need a crazed unicorn wrangled, some werewolves guarded while they gallivant around under the full moon, or an ill-advised attempt to bind a...
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Uncover the Secret World of Blooms: Gardening Gems Are you tired of struggling with lackluster blooms in your garden? Do you yearn to transform your outdoor space into a vibrant sanctuary bursting with color and life? Look no further! "Gardening Gems: Discovering the Beauty of Flowers" is your ultimate guide to cultivating a stunning floral oasis that will leave your neighbors green with envy. About This Book:Unlock the secrets to nurturing healthy,...
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Un ángel aparece muerto en una calle en el centro de Sunder City. Sus alas están emplumadas, enteras y son innegablemente mágicas… pero este mundo ha perdido la magia y no debería ni siquiera tener esas alas. Es evidente que el ángel había llegado volando porque organizó un gran desastre cuando se estrelló contra la acera.
Entonces, ¿cómo lo hizo? ¿Qué o quién lo derribó? Si Fetch encuentra esas respuestas, ¿podrá lograr que el mundo...
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If you could shape-shift into anything you wanted, how would you shape your life? For Sumi, adrift and alone since her grandmother died, the answer is obvious. When she discovers that the magic of the Shapewalkers may have run in her family, she knows she wants to use it to help people. But even magic isn't a simple answer to all of life's problems, and in a kingdom like Berill, magic might invite new ones.The continent of Wellonai is full of ancient...
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Unleash Your Backyard Bounty: Master the Art of Gourmet Gardening Are you tired of the same old veggies in your garden? Do you long to tantalize your taste buds with exotic flavors right from your backyard? Look no further! Dive into the world of gourmet gardening and transform your garden into a paradise of unique and exotic vegetables.About This Book:Discover the secrets to cultivating rare and exotic vegetables effortlessly.Learn expert tips and...
10) The Loura Lure
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Dr. Shamus Bergin lands a coveted position of Staff Psychologist in the Secure Treatment Unit of a mental hospital right out of school. He is soon vexed by an amnesiac patient who defies clinical diagnosis and whom every other doctor has written off. Inconsistencies about the man's origins intersect with Shamus's own doubts that the patient even belongs in an institution.As his own investigation continues to be met with redacted files and evasion...
11) Green Oasis in Concrete Jungle: The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly Urban Gardening: Transform You
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Discover the Magic of Urban Gardening and Transform Your Urban Space into a Thriving Green Paradise!In the heart of bustling cities, amidst the cacophony of daily life, lies the potential for a serene, green escape. "Green Oasis in Concrete Jungle" is not just a book; it's your passport to creating that escape right in your urban space. Whether you have a sprawling balcony, a tiny patio, or just a windowsill, this guide will show you how to cultivate...
12) Fatal Delay
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Lora kept a secret from her husband. Her husband kept a secret from her. When a hurricane extends her honeymoon cruise, Lora must seek a hiding place to shield the passengers and crew from herself. As a were-cheetah she could wreak havoc on the ship. Complicating matters, Lora's husband remains blissfully unaware of her dual nature. Meanwhile, he harbors secrets of his own, one of which could shatter Lora's world. Get ready to sail into the heart...
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This Greek-mythology-inspired urban fantasy romance series continues as a part-gorgon PI rushes to stop an apocalypse in New York City.
Tori Karacis knows it's going to be a bad day when she wakes to two surprises. One, she's in bed with a very naked Apollo, having lost her struggle to resist her attraction to him. Two, she still has her wings. Not dinky little fairy wings, but full-scale, cover-'em-with-a-trench-coat bat wings.
Apollo suggests...
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A widowed noblewoman unites with an amnesiac sorcerer prince to fight evil magic in this epic fantasy adventure by the author of Son of Avonar.
The idyllic world of Avonar reels under the assaults of its ancient foes, two-thirds of its territory a wasteland, its failing magic embodied in the last weak, dissolute prince of its royal bloodline. But a brash mage has taken it upon himself to repair his liege lord's soul. Unfortunately, the Prince of...
15) Dualism
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"An exciting tale of another path to super intelligence." -Vernor Vinge, three-time Hugo Award–winning author of A Fire Upon the Deep
Jonathan Knox is one of the country's most sought-after management consultants, not least for his uncanny skill at intuiting the solution hidden in the noise. Blessing though it may be to his clients, Knox's so-called pattern-matching ability began as a curse. The only saving grace is that it blundered him into...
16) Feral Magic
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Someone is creating werewolves……From unwilling victims.Even the professors at Dragondale Academy are worried.Lyssa has other concerns.Her hippogryff Stormclaw has been attacking people, and the headmaster says he's too dangerous to be allowed to live. Can Lyssa work out what's causing his aggression, and find a way to stop it, before it's too late?And what's going on with her powers? She can control three different elements – but all the professors...
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Beautiful and nuanced as it is dangerous, the manners of Regency and Victorian England blend into a scintillating fusion of contemporary urban fantasy and court intrigue.
Between Mundanus, the world of humans, and Exilium, the world of the Fae, lies the Nether, a mirror-world where the social structure of 19th-century England is preserved by Fae-touched families who remain loyal to their ageless masters. Born into this world is Catherine Rhoeas-Papaver,...
18) Das Ende der 13
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Zum ersten Mal werden Allison und Conny nicht darum gebeten, ein Gespenst zu vertreiben. Stattdessen wollen ihre neuen Klienten den Geist aus ihrem Gartenpavillon wieder zurück. Doch die Suche entpuppt sich als schwieriges Unterfangen. Daran ändert sich auch nichts, als die Mitarbeiter der Kanzlei Harrowmore Souls der Spur bis nach Schottland folgen und unter den Ruinen von Skelbo Castle auf das unfassbare Rätsel der 13 stoßen …
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When Jeremy rescues a young girl, Daria, from two large and unusual creatures he is drawn into a world of danger and magic. Concerned for her safety, Jeremy follows Daria deep into the woods where he discovers a hidden village. The fact that he can see the village has the occupants worried about who he is and why he's there.Biatta, the leader of the village has Jeremy's memory of them wiped, but when Jeremy finds his way back, she realizes there is...
20) Stone-Cold Alibi
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Step into a world where the lines between reality and the supernatural blur in an electrifying new thriller: "Stone-Cold Alibi."In the heart of New Orleans, a chilling murder rocks a local diner, thrusting Detective Joseph Seraph into a realm where angels, demons, and spirits intertwine with mortal lives. As the body count climbs and cryptic symbols point to an otherworldly presence, Detective Seraph embarks on a relentless quest to unmask a killer...
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