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Author: Anne Lyle Publisher: Anne Lyle ISBN: 1915759013 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 462
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Twenty years ago a dragon took their loot - now they’re stealing it back! When Lord Jesper Winterglass rides into town with a dead dragon in tow, he instantly becomes the hero of the hour. The fact that no dragon has been seen near the city in centuries, or that the gold and jewels in the creature’s hoard must presumably have belonged to someone else once upon a time, doesn’t seem to bother Ravensby’s citizens. Most of them, anyway. Detective Inspector Freya Gitasdóttir has built her career on finding missing persons and lost valuables, and her investigations into the hoard’s original owners soon lead her to alleged jewel thief Lucian Thorne. But is he really a hardened criminal, or simply another victim of the arrogant, decadent Gentry who rule the kingdom of Alfheim? Freya’s loyalties—and her magical talents—are stretched to the limit as she tries to find a middle way between the letter of the law and the dictates of her conscience. Because if she fails, the dragon isn’t the only one who’ll end up dead. * * * THE DEAD DRAGON JOB is the first book in a mystery/heist fantasy series that will transport readers across the Bifröst to a 1920s-inspired world of elves and jewel thieves, kitsune and silent movies, filled with intrigue, action and slow burn romance. * * * "Part police procedural, part heist caper, and a whole lot more besides, in an inventive and intriguing world. Excellent entertainment.” Juliet McKenna, author of ‘The Green Man’s Heir’ “Lyle's worldbuilding is is simply superb and shows a wonderful eye for detail, crafting a vivid 1920s-esque fantasy world drawing on Norse mythology for the groundwork and mixing in a variety of other influences and cultures. Populated by interesting, diverse and well developed characters from widely varying backgrounds, the town of Ravensby makes a fascinating backdrop for an engaging tale that is part magical police procedural and part equally magical heist caper, with a dash of romance and a lot of intrigue.” Goodreads review “The first in I’m sure in what is going to be an exciting fantasy series; but this book, well worth a read, can also be read as a stand alone book. Can’t wait for the next book to see how the story develops.” Goodreads review
Author: Anne Lyle Publisher: Anne Lyle ISBN: 1915759013 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 462
Book Description
Twenty years ago a dragon took their loot - now they’re stealing it back! When Lord Jesper Winterglass rides into town with a dead dragon in tow, he instantly becomes the hero of the hour. The fact that no dragon has been seen near the city in centuries, or that the gold and jewels in the creature’s hoard must presumably have belonged to someone else once upon a time, doesn’t seem to bother Ravensby’s citizens. Most of them, anyway. Detective Inspector Freya Gitasdóttir has built her career on finding missing persons and lost valuables, and her investigations into the hoard’s original owners soon lead her to alleged jewel thief Lucian Thorne. But is he really a hardened criminal, or simply another victim of the arrogant, decadent Gentry who rule the kingdom of Alfheim? Freya’s loyalties—and her magical talents—are stretched to the limit as she tries to find a middle way between the letter of the law and the dictates of her conscience. Because if she fails, the dragon isn’t the only one who’ll end up dead. * * * THE DEAD DRAGON JOB is the first book in a mystery/heist fantasy series that will transport readers across the Bifröst to a 1920s-inspired world of elves and jewel thieves, kitsune and silent movies, filled with intrigue, action and slow burn romance. * * * "Part police procedural, part heist caper, and a whole lot more besides, in an inventive and intriguing world. Excellent entertainment.” Juliet McKenna, author of ‘The Green Man’s Heir’ “Lyle's worldbuilding is is simply superb and shows a wonderful eye for detail, crafting a vivid 1920s-esque fantasy world drawing on Norse mythology for the groundwork and mixing in a variety of other influences and cultures. Populated by interesting, diverse and well developed characters from widely varying backgrounds, the town of Ravensby makes a fascinating backdrop for an engaging tale that is part magical police procedural and part equally magical heist caper, with a dash of romance and a lot of intrigue.” Goodreads review “The first in I’m sure in what is going to be an exciting fantasy series; but this book, well worth a read, can also be read as a stand alone book. Can’t wait for the next book to see how the story develops.” Goodreads review
Author: Anne Lyle Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 0857662813 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Elizabethan spy Mal Catlyn has everything he ever wanted – his twin brother Sandy restored to health, his family estate reclaimed and a son to inherit it – but his work is far from over. The renegade skraylings, the guisers, are still plotting – their leader, Jathekkil, has reincarnated as the young Prince Henry Tudor. But while he is still young, Mal has a slim chance of eliminating his enemies whilst they are at their weakest. With Sandy’s help, Mal learns to harness his own magic in the fight against the guisers, but it may be too late to save England. Schemes set in motion decades ago are at last coming to fruition, and the barrier between the dreamlands and the waking world is wearing thin… File Under: Fantasy [ Kill The Child | To The Tower! | Servants and Masters | Prison Break ]
Author: Thea Harrison Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101514396 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 338
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THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING ELDER RACES SERIES! Half-human and half-wyr, Pia Giovanni spent her life keeping a low profile among the wyrkind and avoiding the continuing conflict between them and their Dark Fae enemies. But after being blackmailed into stealing a coin from the hoard of a dragon, Pia finds herself targeted by one of the most powerful—and passionate—of the Elder races. As the most feared and respected of the wyrkind, Dragos Cuelebre cannot believe someone had the audacity to steal from him, much less succeed. And when he catches the thief, Dragos spares her life, claiming her as his own to further explore the desire they’ve ignited in each other. Pia knows she must repay Dragos for her trespass, but refuses to become his slave—although she cannot deny wanting him, body and soul...
Author: Christopher Moore Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062355341 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 274
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In San Francisco, the souls of the dead are mysteriously disappearing—and you know that can’t be good—in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore’s delightfully funny sequel to A Dirty Job. Something really strange is happening in the City by the Bay. People are dying, but their souls are not being collected. Someone—or something—is stealing them and no one knows where they are going, or why, but it has something to do with that big orange bridge. Death Merchant Charlie Asher is just as flummoxed as everyone else. He’s trapped in the body of a fourteen-inch-tall “meat puppet” waiting for his Buddhist nun girlfriend, Audrey, to find him a suitable new body to play host. To get to the bottom of this abomination, a motley crew of heroes will band together: the seven-foot-tall death merchant Minty Fresh; retired policeman turned bookseller Alphonse Rivera; the Emperor of San Francisco and his dogs, Bummer and Lazarus; and Lily, the former Goth girl. Now if only they can get little Sophie to stop babbling about the coming battle for the very soul of humankind . . .
Author: Anne Lyle Publisher: Angry Robot, Limited ISBN: 9780857662774 Category : Assassins Languages : en Pages : 474
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There has been a rift with the skraylings over the presence of renegade skraylings who have deliberately reincarnated in humans in England. Rumour has it that skrayling vessels have been spotted in the eastern Mediterranean in increasing numbers, fuelling suspicions of dealings with Venice. Mal is instructed to travel to Venice forthwith to find out if these suspicions are true and, if they are, to break up this new alliance by any means necessary...
Author: Ada Limón Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1472154576 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 112
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'Bright Dead Things buoyed me in this dismal year. I'm thankful for this collection, for its wisdom and generosity, for its insistence on holding tight to beauty even as we face disintegration and destruction.' Celeste Ng, author of Everything I Never Told You A book of bravado and introspection, of feminist swagger and harrowing loss, Bright Dead Things considers how we build our identities out of place and human contact - tracing in intimate detail the ways the speaker's sense of self both shifts and perseveres as she moves from New York City to rural Kentucky, loses a dear parent, ages past the capriciousness of youth and falls in love. In these extraordinary poems Ada Limón's heart becomes a 'huge beating genius machine' striving to embrace and understand the fullness of the present moment. 'I am beautiful. I am full of love. I am dying,' the poet writes. Building on the legacies of forebears such as Frank O'Hara, Sharon Olds and Mark Doty, Limón's work is consistently generous, accessible, and 'effortlessly lyrical' (New York Times) - though every observed moment feels complexly thought, felt and lived.
Author: Michael Anderle Publisher: ISBN: 9781649713773 Category : Languages : en Pages : 302
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Kylara and her friends are back at the Lumos School, but Cassandra still holds her mother prisoner, and Ky will stop at nothing to rescue her. The School's mission is to help dragons and mages train their magic and learn new powers. But when an experimental trip to the pixie realm goes awry, a student ends up with a new magic that's as powerful as it is disturbing. And when that student loses control, everything is at risk. But Kylara is growing stronger, too. She's gaining new powers and learning to use them better. But will that be enough to stem the tide rolling in against her family and friends? And beneath all of that, someone who has slumbered a very, very long time is waking up... Scroll UP and click Read Now or Read for Free to continue the story of The Dragon's Daughter!
Author: Lawrence J. Kurnarsky Publisher: Positive Media Productions ISBN: Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 184
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In a world drowning in formulaic stories, The Story of The Story emerges as a beacon for storytellers seeking a genuine connection with their audience. The book underscores the importance of theme-driven storytelling, positing that understanding the 'why' or the theme of a story is the key to mastering the art of intuitive and genuine narrative. Unlike conventional how-to manuals that merely scratch the surface, The Story of The Story delves deep into the ethos of storytelling. It emphasizes that just as reading a jumbo jet's manual doesn't qualify one to fly it, simply reading about storytelling mechanics won't produce The Story of The Story offers invaluable insights for writers and content creators in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. In emphasizing the art of AI-proof storytelling, the book assures that genuine, theme-driven narratives will always have a unique place, unaffected by the onslaught of technology. Every storyteller embarks on a journey and this book is the compass that directs one to the essence of powerful storytelling, ensuring the narrative remains timeless, genuine, and impactful.
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