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361) The mage-fire war
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Seeking sanctuary amid escalating prejudices against chaos magic in their homeland, Beltur and his companions become the first mages in a neighboring realm overshadowed by lawlessness, brigands, and an invading army.
362) Warrior of the wind
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"After escaping Bassa and crossing the Soke moats, Danso and Lilong must travel far north to return home the ibor sought after by newly crowned Bassai Emperor Eshemi. With the new empire's reach now extending over the continent, a bounty on their heads, and news of their cargo now widespread, the journey proves to be even more treacherous. But the promise of reward fuels them both: for Danso, the news of an island of Ajabo survivors in the Nameless...
363) The gender war
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"For the sake of Viggo, my brother, my family in Patrus, and every single citizen of our God-forsaken nations, I had to stop the war."--Page 4 of cover.
"Violet and Viggo are now charged with treason and are set to be tortured and executed. They must escape the evil clutches of the cruel Matrian castle and save the people of Patty's from complete destruction."--Goodreads.com.
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Mari is an Earth Walker, heir to the unique healing powers of her Clan, but she has cast her duties aside until she is chosen by a special animal ally, altering her destiny forever. When a deadly attack tears her world apart, Mari reveals the strength of her powers and the forbidden secret of her dual nature as she embarks on a mission to save her people. It is not until Nik, the son of the leader from a rival, dominating clan strays across her path,...
366) The keep
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"We walk in dreams," the Head had said. "It was only a matter of time before a nightmare followed us back." "Kingstone Keep. Falleaf House. Stillwater House. Spellshadow Manor. Seek these places, and do not leave them. Cower within their walls..." Alex doesn't have all the answers yet, but he and his friends are running out of time. With Aamir's new position as a professor, they hoped he might be able to help them make a breakthrough in uncovering...
367) The Lord of Stariel
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"The Lord of Stariel is dead. Long live the Lord of Stariel. Whoever that is. Everyone knows who the magical estate will choose for its next ruler. Or do they? Will it be the lord's eldest son, who he despised? His favourite nephew, with the strongest magical land-sense? His scandalous daughter, who ran away from home years ago to study illusion? Hetta knows it won't be her, and she's glad of it. Returning home for her father's funeral, all Hetta...
368) Unbound by shadows
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"Selene has never been one to make a fuss. She doesn't mind it when the barista gets her order wrong, someone cuts her off in traffic, or she has to drop everything to mediated her family's latest crisis. But when she goes through a portal to the matriarchal dimension of Aurelia, she discovers that being nice doesn't always pay. Especially when she meets a demon whose smoldering gaze makers her wonder why she ever craved a life so ordinary. Samael...
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"Dakari Tieval has been marked for death by the infamous League. Staying barely one step ahead of the assassins out to end her life, she must find the legendary Eve of Destruction. But Eve is a lot more than just a bounty hunter who calls the shadows home. She comes with an interesting crew of friends and family who have no problem defying the League that rules their worlds with an iron fist"--from Back cover.
370) Up the faraway tree
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One day, Robin and Joy read about the Magic Faraway Tree in a book and decide to go meet Joe, Beth and Frannie themselves. The five children have all sorts of exciting adventures together, including being captured by the Enchanter Red-Cloak in the Land of Castles, a birthday treat for Joy in the Land of Wishes, and a delicious visit to the Land of Cakes!
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"Here are ten original stories about the the valiant Jedi and the evil Sith. Larger-than-life characters clash in epic lightsaber battles that will appeal to young readers and to the young Star Wars fan in all of us! Ten acclaimed authors imagine new tales for some of the most iconic Star Wars characters ever, from Luke Skywalker to Darth Vader, from Obi-Wan Kenobi to Darth Maul, and beyond"--
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"A gorgeous fantasy in the spirit of Pan's Labyrinth and John Connolly's The Book of Lost Things. Set in a world similar to our own, during a war that parallels World War II, A Green and Ancient Light is the stunning story of a boy who is sent to stay with his grandmother for the summer in a serene fishing village. Their tranquility is shattered by the crash of a bullet-riddled enemy plane, the arrival of grandmother's friend Mr. Girandole--a man...
373) Chasm
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"Dawsyn's miraculous escape from the Ledge was just the beginning. In the queens' dungeon, Dawsyn awaits her execution while reliving the death of her lover, Ryon. There will be no chance for mercy. But hope finds her in the form of rescue by her village friends. Now on the run and struggling to tame her newly-gained and greatly unstable powers, Dawsyn's journey continues. The iskra whispers its magic to her, but will she heed the call? Facing betrayal...
374) One word kill
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In January 1986, fifteen-year-old boy-genius Nick Hayes discovers he's dying. And it isn't even the strangest thing to happen to him that week. Nick and his Dungeons & Dragons-playing friends are used to living in their imaginations. But when a new girl, Mia, joins the group and reality becomes weirder than the fantasy world they visit in their weekly games, none of them are prepared for what comes next. A strange--yet curiously familiar--man is following...
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"In three critically-acclaimed novellas, the 'British master of science fiction' takes you down into the mud and horror of a future battlefield, into the dusty and burning heat of a scorched equator, into the grinding poverty of a newly-feudal village, with the folk who give their lives every day in the service of undeserving masters... and sows the seed of revolution" -- Back cover.
376) Wicked whispers
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Ivy's peaceful life is sidetracked when she meets a powerful and sexy demon while employed at an adult theme park where visitors role-play their wildest erotic dreams in this new addition to the series following Wicked Edge.
Ivy wanted a safe, secure life with no drama-- but now she is working in an adult theme park where visitors come to role-play their wildest imaginings. One man-- Murmur-- is every erotic dream she'd tried to repress, every deliciously...
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"The war has begun. Both sides demand Diem's allegiance--or her death. After her disastrous coronation, Diem finds herself at the center of the conflict between the Descended and the Guardians. With her newfound friends and the man she's falling for on one side, and the mortals she has vowed to protect on the other, Diem must walk a careful line to save the people she loves… even from each other. The mystery of her unusual heritage begins to...
378) The breaker
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"We walk in dreams," the Head had said. "It was only a matter of time before a nightmare followed us back." "Kingstone Keep. Falleaf House. Stillwater House. Spellshadow Manor. Seek these places, and do not leave them. Cower within their walls..." Alex doesn't have all the answers yet, but he and his friends are running out of time. With Aamir's new position as a professor, they hoped he might be able to help them make a breakthrough in uncovering...
379) Lotus and thorn
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"Exiled from her desert community and separated from her sisters, Leica finds refuge in the Dome, where she hopes to uncover the truth behind a deadly plague and find a way home"--
Ever since Earth abandoned the planet Gabriel five hundred years ago the land has become a barren wasteland. Leica finds refuge in the Dome after she is exiled from her desert community and separated from her sisters. There she hopes to uncover the truth behind a deadly...
380) Endgames
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Solidar is in chaos. Charyn, the young and untested ruler of Solidar, has survived assassination, and he struggles to gain control of a realm in the grip of social upheaval, war, and rioting. Solidar cannot be allowed to slide into social and political turmoil that will leave the High Holders with their ancient power and privilege, and the common people with nothing. But the stakes are even higher than he realizes.