Kings of the Wyld

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Publisher : Orbit
ISBN 13 : 0316362468
Total Pages : 527 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (163 download)

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Book Synopsis Kings of the Wyld by : Nicholas Eames

Download or read book Kings of the Wyld written by Nicholas Eames and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retired group of legendary mercenaries get the band back together for one last impossible mission in this award-winning debut epic fantasy. "Fantastic, funny, ferocious." -- Sam Sykes Clay Cooper and his band were once the best of the best, the most feared and renowned crew of mercenaries this side of the Heartwyld. Their glory days long past, the mercs have grown apart and grown old, fat, drunk, or a combination of the three. Then an ex-bandmate turns up at Clay's door with a plea for help -- the kind of mission that only the very brave or the very stupid would sign up for. It's time to get the band back together.

Bloody Rose

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Publisher : Orbit
ISBN 13 : 0316362522
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (163 download)

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Book Synopsis Bloody Rose by : Nicholas Eames

Download or read book Bloody Rose written by Nicholas Eames and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A band of fabled mercenaries tour a wild fantasy landscape, battling monsters in arenas in front of thousands of adoring fans. But, a secret and dangerous gig ushers them to the frozen north, and the band is never one to waste a shot at glory. Live fast, die young. Tam Hashford is tired of working at her local pub, slinging drinks for world-famous mercenaries and listening to the bards sing of adventure and glory in the world beyond her sleepy hometown. When the biggest mercenary band of all, led by the infamous Bloody Rose, rolls into town, Tam jumps at the chance to sign on as their bard. It's adventure she wants -- and adventure she gets as the crew embark on a quest that will end in one of two ways: glory or death. It's time to take a walk on the wyld side. "Humorous twists and pulse-ratcheting action abound in Bloody Rose, but its Eames' knack for heart-wrenching poignancy that makes his warm, wonderful fantasy so harmonious." -- NPR For more from Nicholas Eames, check out: Kings of the Wyld

Orconomics

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Publisher : Gnomish Press
ISBN 13 : 0990859606
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (98 download)

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Book Synopsis Orconomics by : J. Zachary Pike

Download or read book Orconomics written by J. Zachary Pike and published by Gnomish Press. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A disgraced dwarven hero. A band of deadbeat adventurers. His last shot at redemption could get him killed. Orconomics: A Satire is the first book in The Dark Profit Saga of humorous epic fantasy novels. If you like down-and-out heroes, sidesplitting misadventures, and ingenious world-building, then you’ll love J. Zachary Pike’s dark and delightful ribbing of high fantasy. Version 2.2.1

Rise of the Mages

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Publisher : Tor Books
ISBN 13 : 1250180074
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Book Synopsis Rise of the Mages by : Scott Drakeford

Download or read book Rise of the Mages written by Scott Drakeford and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book commits almost every crime against heroic fantasy that I can imagine ... and I have not been able to put it down.” —Glen Cook, bestselling author of The Black Company A young warrior and his improbable band of allies face impossible odds as they seek to rescue his brother from the servants of the Fallen God. Emrael Ire is a student of war with lofty ambitions, despite being so poor his boots are more hole than leather. He and his talented younger brother Ban work hard to build themselves a better life at the Citadel, a school that specializes in both infusori Crafting and military arts. Their lives are upended when the power-hungry Lord Governor of the neighboring province invades the school with the help of a sinister sect of priests devoted to the newly awakened Fallen God of Glory. Many of the infusori Crafter students are captured—Including Ban. Though Emrael stands little chance against the Lord Governor and his armies, he’s desperate to save his brother—even if that means accepting the help of allies with uncertain motives, or becoming a practitioner of a forbidden magic. There is nothing he won't sacrifice to save his brother, but what happens when the cost of success is not his to pay? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Morningstar

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Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1405512148
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (55 download)

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Book Synopsis Morningstar by : David Gemmell

Download or read book Morningstar written by David Gemmell and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'THE HARD-BITTEN CHAMPION OF BRITISH HEROIC FANTASY' - Joe Abercrombie 'HEROISM AND HEARTBREAK . . . GEMMELL IS ADRENALINE WITH SOUL' - Brent Weeks A country in desperate need of heroes . . . Angostin invaders surge through the Highlands, laying waste to everything in their path. Darkness follows in their wake as a mad necromancer resurrects the eons-dead Vampyre Kings. Only the bandit Jarek Mace, and the magicker and bard Owen Odell, have the courage to fight the Angostins and the undead. Whispers soon spread that Mace is the legendary Morningstar, a saviour who will protect his country in its hour of need. Yet Mace seems nothing more than a thief and a liar. As the final battle approaches, Odell wonders which of the two Maces will triumph: the self-serving rogue or the saviour of his people, the Morningstar. Novels by David Gemmell The Drenai series Legend The King Beyond the Gate Waylander Quest For Lost Heroes Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend Jon Shannow series Wolf in Shadow The Last Guardian Bloodstone Stones of Power Ghost King Last Sword of Power Hawk Queen series Ironhand's Daughter The Hawk Eternal Ancient Greece novels Lion of Macedon Dark Prince Other novels Knights of Dark Renown Morningstar

Wake of Vultures

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Publisher : Orbit
ISBN 13 : 031626430X
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)

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Book Synopsis Wake of Vultures by : Lila Bowen

Download or read book Wake of Vultures written by Lila Bowen and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wake of Vultures is, quite simply, brilliant. A mind-bending mix of history, fantasy and folklore, it's a wild bronco of a read that'll leave you breathless for more."―Rachel Caine, New York Times bestselling author Supernatural creatures create chaos across an unforgiving western landscape in the first book of a propulsive and cinematic fantasy adventure starring ever fearless Nettie Lonesome. Nettie Lonesome dreams of a greater life than toiling as a slave in the sandy desert. But when a stranger attacks her, Nettie wins more than the fight. Now she's got friends, a good horse, and a better gun. But if she can't kill the thing haunting her nightmares and stealing children across the prairie, she'll lose it all—and never find out what happened to her real family. Praise of Wake of Vultures "Nettie Lonesome kicks major ass. There is something strange and wonderful going on in Lila Bowen's head. It's the weird west fantasy that I never knew I've always wanted to read. Now I need more!" ―Wesley Chu, New York Times bestselling author The Shadow Wake of Vultures Conspiracy of Ravens Malice of Crows Treason of Hawks

Lord of Emperors

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101464518
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (14 download)

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Book Synopsis Lord of Emperors by : Guy Gavriel Kay

Download or read book Lord of Emperors written by Guy Gavriel Kay and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guy Gavriel Kay, multiple award-winning author of The Fionavar Tapestry and Sailing to Sarantium, completes his magnificent tale of an alternate Byzantine world… In the golden city of Sarantium, a renowned mosaicist seeks to fill his artistic ambitions and his destiny high upon a dome intended to be the emperor’s enduring sanctuary and legacy. The beauty and solitude of Crispin's work cannot protect him from the dangerous intrigues of court and city, swirling with rumors of war and conspiracy, while otherworldly fires mysteriously flicker and disappear in the streets at night. The emperor is plotting a conquest of Crispin’s homeland to regain an empire. And with his fate entwined with that of his royal benefactor, Crispin’s loyalties come with a very high price. And another voyager has come to the imperial city: Rustem of Kerakek, a physician from an eastern desert kingdom, determined to find his own fate amid the shifting, treacherous currents of passion and violence that define Sarantium.

Paternus

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ISBN 13 : 9780997173789
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (737 download)

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Book Synopsis Paternus by : Dyrk Ashton

Download or read book Paternus written by Dyrk Ashton and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1 of the completed Paternus Trilogy Even myths have legends. Described as American Gods meets The Avengers and Supernatural meets The Lord of the Rings, Paternus combines myths from around the world in a modern story of action and intrigue that is "urban fantasy on the surface, but so much more at its core!" "Terrific! Paternus is intelligent, intricate, suspenseful, and epic." -Nicholas Eames, Gemmell Award winning author of Kings of the Wyld and Bloody Rose "Ashton's story is a crucible in which myths are melted and remade to thrilling effect." -M. R. (Mike) Carey, author of The Girl with All the Gifts and the Felix Castor series And not all legends are myth. When a local hospital is attacked by strange and frightening men, Fiona Patterson and Zeke Prisco save a catatonic old man named Peter-and find themselves running for their lives with creatures beyond imagination hounding their every step. With nowhere else to turn, they seek out Fi's enigmatic Uncle Edgar. But the more their questions are answered, the more they discover that nothing is what it seems-not Peter, not Edgar, perhaps not even themselves. The gods and monsters, heroes and villains of lore-they're real. And now they've come out of hiding to hunt their own. In order to survive, Fi and Zeke must join up with powerful allies against an ancient evil that's been known by many names and feared by all. The final battle of the world's oldest war has begun. ***** Genre: Contemporary Fantasy / Urban Fantasy / Mythic Fiction. Market: Adult to New Adult (as opposed to Teen or YA, though savvy 16 or 17 year olds might survive without permanent damage).

They Met in a Tavern

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Publisher : CamCat Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 074430346X
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (443 download)

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Book Synopsis They Met in a Tavern by : Elijah Menchaca

Download or read book They Met in a Tavern written by Elijah Menchaca and published by CamCat Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They used to be heroes . . . and it was all downhill from there. The Starbreakers were your classic teenage heroes. Using their combined powers and skills, they were the most successful group of glintchasers in Corsar. But that all changed the day the city of Relgen died. The group went their separate ways, placing the blame on each other. Brass carried on as a solo act. Snow found work as a notorious assassin. Church became a town’s spiritual leader. Angel was the owner of a bar and inn. And after overcoming his own guilt, Phoenix started a new life as a family man. Seven years after their falling out, a hefty bounty is placed on their heads. Phoenix tries to reunite the Starbreakers before everything they have left is taken from them. But a lot can change in seven years. And if mending old wounds was easy, they would have done it a long time ago.

The Black Hawks (Articles of Faith, Book 1)

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Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 0008331421
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (83 download)

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Book Synopsis The Black Hawks (Articles of Faith, Book 1) by : David Wragg

Download or read book The Black Hawks (Articles of Faith, Book 1) written by David Wragg and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dark, thrilling, and hilarious, The Black Hawks is an epic adventure perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch.

The Bird and the Blade

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Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 006267417X
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (626 download)

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Book Synopsis The Bird and the Blade by : Megan Bannen

Download or read book The Bird and the Blade written by Megan Bannen and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping and tragic debut novel perfect for fans of The Wrath and the Dawn and Megan Whalen Turner. This young adult novel is an excellent choice for accelerated tween readers in grades 7 to 8, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. The Bird and the Blade is a lush, powerful story of life and death, battles and riddles, lies and secrets from author Megan Bannen. Enslaved in Kipchak Khanate, Jinghua has lost everything: her home, her family, her freedom . . . until the kingdom is conquered by enemy forces and she finds herself an unlikely conspirator in the escape of Prince Khalaf and his irascible father across the vast Mongol Empire. On the run, with adversaries on all sides and an endless journey ahead, Jinghua hatches a scheme to use the Kipchaks’ exile to return home, a plan that becomes increasingly fraught as her feelings for Khalaf evolve into an impossible love. Jinghua’s already dicey prospects take a downward turn when Khalaf seeks to restore his kingdom by forging a marriage alliance with Turandokht, the daughter of the Great Khan. As beautiful as she is cunning, Turandokht requires all potential suitors to solve three impossible riddles to win her hand—and if they fail, they die. Jinghua has kept her own counsel well, but with Khalaf’s kingdom—and his very life—on the line, she must reconcile the hard truth of her past with her love for a boy who has no idea what she’s capable of . . . even if it means losing him to the girl who’d sooner take his life than his heart.

The Justice of Kings

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Publisher : Orbit
ISBN 13 : 0316361585
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (163 download)

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Book Synopsis The Justice of Kings by : Richard Swan

Download or read book The Justice of Kings written by Richard Swan and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Action, intrigue, and magic collide in this epic fantasy following Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor's Justice, who is a detective, judge, and executioner all in one—but with rebellion and unrest building, these are dangerous times to be a Justice . . . The Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. Rebels, heretics, and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the Imperial throne. Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. Sir Konrad Vonvalt is the most feared Justice of all, upholding the law by way of his sharp mind, arcane powers, and skill as a swordsman. At his side stands Helena Sedanka, his talented protégé, orphaned by the wars that forged the Empire. When the pair investigates the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of Imperial society. As the stakes rise and become ever more personal, Vonvalt and Helena must make a choice: Will they abandon the laws they’ve sworn to uphold, in order to protect the Empire? "Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more." – Sebastien de Castell, author of Spellslinger “A fantastic debut.” – Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones

The King's Henchmen

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Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781793081063
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Book Synopsis The King's Henchmen by : Craig Halloran

Download or read book The King's Henchmen written by Craig Halloran and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A washed-up pro athlete is transformed into the deadliest sword fighter in the world. Still reeling from the tragic events that threw his life into turmoil, Abraham Jenkins now rides the lonely roads as a delivery man. Until one day fate intervenes... Suddenly catapulted into a medieval-fantasy world, he must lead a notorious group known as the King's Henchmen, a dangerous company renown for doing the crown's dirty work. Surrounded by knights, monsters and brutal lords, Abraham must do whatever it takes to live long enough to figure out how to return home. Because even a humdrum life on the road beats braving a bloody kingdom in chaos. This one-of-a-kind gritty fantasy adventure series offers everything from the classic Chronicles of Thomas Covenant to the savage world of Robert E. Howard's Conan. Scroll up and Grab your Copy Today! Free on Kindle Unlimited! More about Craig and his books: Craig Halloran is a #1 Bestselling Amazon Author in the following genres and categories: Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Dragons, Coming of Age, Werewolves & Shifters, Dark Fantasy and Collections & Anthologies. He is a KDP All-Star and Top 100 Amazon author as well. The Darkslayer, Series 1 (6 books) The Darkslayer, Series 2: Bish and Bone (10 books) The Odyssey of Nath Dragon, The Chronicles of Dragon Prequel Series (5 Books) The Chronicles of Dragon, Series 1 (10 Books) The Chronicles of Dragon, Series 2, Tail of the Dragon (10 Books) The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files (10 Books) The Clash of Heroes (3 Books) Zombie Impact (3 Books) The Gamma Earth Cycle (3 Books) The Red Citadel and the Sorcerer's Power (5 books in 1) Learn more about Craig and his works at: WWW.CRAIGHALLORAN.COM Sign up for his newsletter and get free books! Yay!

Kings of Paradise

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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781721140084
Total Pages : 606 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Kings of Paradise by : Richard Nell

Download or read book Kings of Paradise written by Richard Nell and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-19 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2018 IRDA for fantasy #1 Best Seller in Canadian Dark Fantasy 99% liked it (Goodreads) A deformed genius plots vengeance while struggling to survive. A wastrel prince comes of age, finding a power he never imagined. Two worlds are destined to collide. Only one can be king. "This dark fantasy epic will be held up against George R.R. Martin's masterwork, A Song of Ice and Fire. Read this book now so you can act pompous around your friends when HBO turns it into a television series." - Goodreads "Kings of Paradise presents a brutal world of complex yet simple politics, reminiscent of Game of Thrones. An intriguing low-magic world packed with interesting cultures to be further delved. Nell shows considerable skill in displaying his world distinctly through the eyes of his different characters." - Fantasybookreview.co.uk Ruka, called a demon at birth, is a genius. Born malformed and ugly into the snow-covered wasteland of the Ascom, he was spared from death by his mother's love. Now he is an outcast, consumed with hate for those who've wronged him. But to take his vengeance, he must first survive. Across a vast sea in the white-sand island paradise of Sri Kon, Kale is fourth and youngest son of the Sorcerer King. And at sixteen, Kale is a disappointment. As the first prince ever forced to serve with low-born marines, Kale must prove himself and become a man, or else lose all chance of a worthy future, and any hope to win the love of his life. Though they do not know it, both boys are on the cusp of discovery. Their worlds and lives are destined for greatness, or ruin. But in a changing world where ash meets paradise, only one man can be king... The first installment of an epic, low- fantasy trilogy. Kings of Paradise is a dark, bloody, coming-of-age story shaped by culture, politics, and magic. "The novel's brilliant world works on so many levels; it has a rich political landscape, moral complexity, and immense environmental challenges, all told in beautiful, thoughtful prose." - Indiereader "A must for lovers of fantasy, especially those who enjoy losing themselves in a epic tale." - Reader's Favorite "The world that Mr. Nell has created is pretty incredible. But the thing that really made me love this story was the characters he filled that world with." - Goodreads "If Kale changes, Ruka grows and festers like a storm. Without a doubt, the darker of the two characters, I feel Richard Nell has created a compelling and classic character here." Goodreads

Cousins

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Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241972302
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (419 download)

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Book Synopsis Cousins by : Salley Vickers

Download or read book Cousins written by Salley Vickers and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of THE LIBRARIAN How much can love ask of us? Brilliant and mercurial Will Tye suffers a life changing accident. The terrible event ripples through three generations of the complex and eccentric Tye family, bringing to light old tragedies and dangerous secrets. Each member of the family holds some clue to the chain of events which may have led to the accident and each holds themselves to blame. Most closely affected is Will's cousin Cecelia, whose affinity with Will leaves her most vulnerable to his suffering and whose own life is for ever changed by how she will respond to it. Told through the eyes of three women close to Will, his sister, his grandmother and his aunt, Cousins is a novel weaving darkness and light which takes us from the outbreak of World War Two to the present day, exploring the recurrence of tragedy, the nature of trangression, and the limits of morality and love. 'A wonderful book. Salley Vickers spins a spellbinding account of a family in distress' Elizabeth Strout

The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story

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Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781720193869
Total Pages : 650 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (938 download)

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Book Synopsis The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story by : M. L. Wang

Download or read book The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story written by M. L. Wang and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-13 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Better to die sharp in war than rust through a time of peace. A mother struggling to repress her violent past, A son struggling to grasp his violent future, A father blind to the danger that threatens them all. When the winds of war reach their peninsula, will the Matsuda family have the strength to defend their empire? Or will they tear each other apart before the true enemies even reach their shores?High on a mountainside at the edge of the Kaigenese Empire live the most powerful warriors in the world, superhumans capable of raising the sea and wielding blades of ice. For hundreds of years, the fighters of the Kusanagi Peninsula have held the Empire's enemies at bay, earning their frozen spit of land the name 'The Sword of Kaigen.'Born into Kusanagi's legendary Matsuda family, fourteen-year-old Mamoru has always known his purpose: to master his family's fighting techniques and defend his homeland. But when an outsider arrives and pulls back the curtain on Kaigen's alleged age of peace, Mamoru realizes that he might not have much time to become the fighter he was bred to be. Worse, the empire he was bred to defend may stand on a foundation of lies.Misaki told herself that she left the passions of her youth behind when she married into the Matsuda house. Determined to be a good housewife and mother, she hid away her sword, along with everything from her days as a fighter in a faraway country. But with her growing son asking questions about the outside world, the threat of an impending invasion looming across the sea, and her frigid husband grating on her nerves, Misaki finds the fighter in her clawing its way back to the surface.

SCIENCE FICTION THE WONDER OF HUMAN IMAGINATION

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Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0244934096
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (449 download)

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Book Synopsis SCIENCE FICTION THE WONDER OF HUMAN IMAGINATION by : Andreas Sofroniou

Download or read book SCIENCE FICTION THE WONDER OF HUMAN IMAGINATION written by Andreas Sofroniou and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science Fiction explores the probable consequences of some improbable or impossible transformation of the basic conditions of human (or intelligent non-human) existence. This transformation need not be a technological invention, but may be some mutation of known biological or physical reality: artificial or extraterrestrial life-forms and travel through time are favourite subjects. Science Fiction stories may involve Utopian political speculation, or satire, but most rely on the marvellous appeal of fantasy. The term Science Fiction was first given general currency by Hugo Gernsback, editor of the popular Amazing Stories magazine from 1926. Once uniformly dismissed as pulp trash, SF gained greater respect from the 1950s, as writers like Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and John Wyndham expanded its range; themes of alien invasion and brain-washing became especially popular at the height of the Cold War.