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Book Synopsis The Shadow Labyrinth by : Thomas K. Carpenter
Download or read book The Shadow Labyrinth written by Thomas K. Carpenter and published by Black Moon Books. This book was released on with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new danger looms on the horizon as a murderous horde of warriors plan to invade the continent. With throngs of enemies approaching their shores, Terran must locate a black crystal and become the game's most powerful Crystal Bard if he has any hope of defending the Mother Tree and the denizens of Belwar. But the only known crystal is guarded by a creature whose awakening could threaten the entire world, leaving him with an impossible choice. KEYWORDS: contemporary fantasy, coming of age, fae, complete series, bestselling, urban fantasy, action adventure, academy, new adult, university, dark fantasy, family, young adult, YA fantasy, wizard, mage, witch, dragon, supernatural, supernatural suspense, fantasy series, fantasy series for adults, paranormal mystery, magical worlds, modern fantasy, occult, paranormal, enemies to friends, legend, folk tale, elite, dark magic, thrilling, college, hero, power, privilege, hundred halls, thomas k. carpenter, forbidden magic, strong female lead, orphans, alternate worlds, class differences, badass women, binge read, loners and outcasts, found family, enemies to lovers, sword, spellbinding, magical heist, sprawling series, assassins, spies, diplomacy, rune spells, demonology, shape changing, soul magic, arcane, divination, harry potter, magicians, hundred halls, multi-series, epic adventure, animal companion, fantastic families, magical academies, litrpg, gamelit SIMILAR AUTHORS: Aleron Kong, Travis Bagwell, Dakota Krout, Xander Boyce, Apollos Thorne, Shirtaloon, Shemer Kuznits, Ernest Cline, Carrie Summers, Kyle Kirrin, Kit Falbo, Ravens Dagger, Troy Osgood
Book Synopsis The Labyrinth of the Spirits by : Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Download or read book The Labyrinth of the Spirits written by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long-awaited new novel from the author of the global bestseller and modern classic, The Shadow of the Wind. As a child, Daniel Sempere discovered among the passageways of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books an extraordinary novel that would change the course of his life. Now a young man in the Barcelona of the late 1950s, Daniel runs the Sempere & Sons bookshop and enjoys a seemingly fulfilling life with his loving wife and son. Yet the mystery surrounding the death of his mother continues to plague his soul despite the moving efforts of his wife Bea and his faithful friend Fermín to save him. Just when Daniel believes he is close to solving this enigma, a conspiracy more sinister than he could have imagined spreads its tentacles from the hellish regime. That is when Alicia Gris appears, a soul born out of the nightmare of the war. She is the one who will lead Daniel to the edge of the abyss and reveal the secret history of his family, although at a terrifying price. The Labyrinth of the Spirits is an electrifying tale of passion, intrigue and adventure. Within its haunting pages Carlos Ruiz Zafón masterfully weaves together plots and subplots in an intricate and intensely imagined homage to books, the art of storytelling and that magical bridge between literature and our lives. 'For the first time in 20 years or so as a book reviewer, I am tempted to dust off the old superlatives and event to employ some particularly vulgar clichés from the repertoire of publishers' blurbs. My colleagues may be shocked, but I don't care, I can't help myself, here goes. The Shadow of the Wind is a triumph of the storyteller's art. I couldn't put it down. Enchanting, hilarious and heartbreaking, this book will change your life. Carlos Ruiz Zafón has done that exceedingly rare thing - he has produced, in his first novel, a popular masterpiece, an instant classic' Daily Telegraph
Book Synopsis Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Side: P4 by : Mizunomoto
Download or read book Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Side: P4 written by Mizunomoto and published by Kodansha Comics. This book was released on 2016 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Labyrinth of Shadows by : Kyla Stone
Download or read book Labyrinth of Shadows written by Kyla Stone and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Witch's Labyrinth by : AQEEL AHMED
Download or read book The Witch's Labyrinth written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-03-24 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Witch's Labyrinth A smart witch built a maze with magical obstacles and tasks to hide a powerful artifact in the middle. In Summary: In a world where magic is all around us, a smart witch known for being unbelievably strong and smart built a maze that is unlike any other. This was not a normal maze made of stones and hedges; it was a live thing full of magical barriers, tricky puzzles, and tests that put anyone who went inside to the test. Why is this important? Must keep an important item safe—something with so much magical power that it could change the course of history. The witch thought that only brave, wise, and kind people should be able to figure out what the item's secrets were. In this place, a group of young explorers agreed to go on a dangerous journey because they all wanted to have an adventure and were close with each other. Their goals were to find their way out of the maze, figure out what it was hiding, and get the treasure. Each person in the group brought something different to the table. Bravery helped them face their biggest fears, wit got them through the hardest times, and a shared heart kept the values of love and friendship alive as guides. As the travelers moved through the maze, they ran into problems that made them think outside of their normal situations. They fought illusions that tried to lead them astray, faced magical monsters that guarded the tunnels, and figured out old symbols that blocked their way. But as they went along, their determination and friendship grew, and the real reason for their journey became clear. With its winding paths and sudden obstacles, the labyrinth turned into a trip of self-discovery rather than a maze to be walked through. Not the artifact itself, but the trip they took together and the lessons they learned along the way were what they really valued. The most magical thing about people is the magic that lives in their hearts, minds, and guts, which brought them closer together and led them to the center of the maze. They went to the center and talked to the last guardian. Because they were sincere and had a strong relationship, he agreed to show them the item. But the adventurers found out that the item's real power was in bringing them together and showing them how important it is to be smart, brave, and friendly. When the explorers got back home after the labyrinth's work was done, their spirits were lifted and their lives were changed forever by the allure of their trip. Chapter 1: The Mysterious Chart Tim and Lily, two curious kids who love to find new things, found an old, worn-out map hidden in a forgotten corner of the attic one sunny morning. This wasn't your average map; it was beautifully made, with twisting roads, mysterious symbols, and a big "X" that showed where something was. The beautiful design of a plan that led to a labyrinth, a maze that was so complicated and full of magic that no one in their society dared to talk about it, caught their attention. Some people said that a smart witch built this maze to keep a powerful artifact safe. In legends, there were magical obstacles and puzzles that could only be solved by the bravest and smartest people. Tim was excited about the chance to explore such a place because he had lots of ideas and stories about brave people in his head. Lily was drawn to the mystery and the chance to find the clues that were hidden in the maze. She was also brave, but she thought about things more, was very aware of problems, and had a kind heart. Even though the stories warned them not to, they were still pulled in by the excitement of travel and the desire to learn about things they didn't know. They looked at each other and agreed in a quiet way that they were meant to go this way together. Using the map as a guide, they planned their trip by getting food and reading all the books they could find about magic, labyrinths, and the history of the area. They found out that the witch had warned that the maze was dangerous and that only brave people with good aims could find its secrets. This didn't stop them; in fact, it made them more determined. They understood how important it was to be persistent, funny, and close to each other as siblings, which would help them the most in getting through the labyrinth's challenges. As Tim and Lily set out on their trip, the sun cast long shadows behind them. They were both excited and scared. They knew that there would be problems along the way, like mental tests in the form of puzzles and magical traps that would see how strong they were. They also knew they had each other, which was a connection that brought out the best in them: courage, wisdom, strength, and empathy. The entry to the labyrinth looked exactly like it did on the map. It was hidden in the thick forest that surrounded their town, and the old stones were covered in moss, making them look like they were talking about all the people who had tried to figure it out before. They understood how bad things they were as stood in front of the doorway. They were about to go into a magical world that would test their bravery and make their bond stronger. It took a deep breath for them to move forward. The plan led them to the middle of the maze and into the unknown. While Tim and Lily's task had just begun, they knew they had to find not only the secrets of the labyrinth but also their own courage and strength. So, ready for any puzzles that lay ahead, they went into the labyrinth with hope in their hearts and the plan to help them find their way. Chapter 2: What the Witch Told Us As Tim and Lily continued their trip through the forest, the light begun to fade. The big trees blocked their view. As the temperature dropped, the mood around them got tense. Unexpectedly, a man showed up in front of them in an opening lit by the warm glow of twilight. It was the famous witch, who was scary but not too much to handle. She looked like a figure from a story; her eyes had a mysterious light in them, and her clothes seemed to blend into the night. The witch, who was known all over the area for being strong and smart, told Tim and Lily about the task that was coming up. The witch told them that the road they had picked was dangerous and would be hard to follow. Her voice was both soft and strong at the same time. She told them that the maze was made with strong, old magic and was meant to test the brave people who fell through it. It was a test of heart and character, and there were a lot of paths and obstacles to get through. The witch told them that many people had tried to get through the maze because of stories about the treasure in the middle of it, but money and fame would not help them get where others had failed.
Book Synopsis Fantasy Teil 8 by : Jenifer Schindovski
Download or read book Fantasy Teil 8 written by Jenifer Schindovski and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is this piece of land Here is this piece of land, it is red with lava. White sand, it goes on. In this land the wind is hot. Found built on sand this castle, built as if on the edge of time. Lava coils around this sand.
Book Synopsis The Angel's Game by : Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Download or read book The Angel's Game written by Carlos Ruiz Zafón and published by Doubleday Canada. This book was released on 2009-08-11 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From master storyteller Carlos Ruiz Zafon, author of the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, comes The Angel’s Game — a dazzling new page-turner about the perilous nature of obsession, in literature and in love. The whole of Barcelona stretched out at my feet and I wanted to believe that when I opened those windows — my new windows — each evening its streets would whisper stories to me, secrets in my ear, that I could catch on paper and narrate to whomever cared to listen… In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man, David Martin, makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he has taken refuge in the world of books and spends his nights spinning baroque tales about the city’s underworld. But perhaps his dark imaginings are not as strange as they seem, for in a locked room deep within the house lie photographs and letters hinting at the mysterious death of the previous owner. Like a slow poison, the history of the place seeps into his bones as he struggles with an impossible love. Close to despair, David receives a letter from a reclusive French editor, Andreas Corelli, who makes him the offer of a lifetime. He is to write a book unlike anything that has ever existed — a book with the power to change hearts and minds. In return, he will receive a fortune, and perhaps more. But as David begins the work, he realizes that there is a connection between his haunting book and the shadows that surround his home. Once again, Zafon takes us into a dark, gothic universe first seen in The Shadow of the Wind and creates a breathtaking adventure of intrigue, romance, and tragedy. Through a dizzyingly constructed labyrinth of secrets, the magic of books, passion, and friendship blend into a masterful story.
Book Synopsis The Red Labyrinth by : Meredith Tate
Download or read book The Red Labyrinth written by Meredith Tate and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To save her kidnapped best friend and crush, Zadie must complete an enchanted deadly labyrinth riddled with illusions. Her only hope of survival depends on forming an alliance with the only person who knows the safe path through—a murderous boy she can’t trust.
Book Synopsis Sonata of Shadow and Thorn by : Thomas K. Carpenter
Download or read book Sonata of Shadow and Thorn written by Thomas K. Carpenter and published by Black Moon Books. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every family has its secrets. Six years previous, the death of the eldest daughter, Solstice, was a tragedy that tore apart the Charmer family. Now, uncomfortable truths are surfacing that brings her death into a new light. As Moriganne chases down paranoid gang members, vengeful maetrie, and shifting family secrets—she finds that sometimes the truth is better left buried. Season One of the Hundred Halls Universe THE HUNDRED HALLS Series Trials of Magic Web of Lies Alchemy of Souls Gathering of Shadows City of Sorcery THE RELUCTANT ASSASSIN Series The Reluctant Assassin The Sorcerous Spy The Veiled Diplomat Agent Unraveled The Webs That Bind GAMEMAKERS ONLINE Series The Warped Forest Gladiators of Warsong Citadel of Broken Dreams Enter the Daemon Pits Plane of Twilight ANIMALIANS HALL Series Wild Magic Bane of the Hunter Mark of the Phoenix Arcane Mutations Untamed Destiny STONE SINGERS HALL Series Song of Siren and Blood House of Snake and Tome Storm of Dragon and Stone Sonata of Shadow and Thorn Well of Demon and Bone THE ORDER OF MERLIN Trilogy The Order of Merlin Infernal Alliances Tower of Horn and Blood What Readers Are Saying: I just found my new book to talk peoples ears off about! I could not put this book down and have told all of my friends to get a copy to read. I can't wait for the rest of the series!!! It was a fun refreshing take on magic and creatures. The characters are so captivating. I am glad to see a magic related series that is more female based and has more of the "Supernatural" feel to it.- L. Coffing Added to my collection of urban fantasy beautifully written – Tevin I've read other things by this author, but this one stands head and shoulders above the others! Fast paced, fascinating characters, twists and turns, loved it all and am so happy I could dive right into the second. Keep them coming - don't want to go into withdrawals! – Tami Cowles This is a well-structured and exciting tale, with a magical system that any Fantasy lover would die for. This inspiring first novel shows a promising start to a series and kept a firm grasp on my attention throughout. Trials of Magic makes for an addictive read. Many times, I even found myself shouting at the characters, praying either for their safety or for them to succeed in their endeavors. A true work of fiction with great artistic flair. There is a lot of heart embedded within these pages. Trials of magic is a five-star read and a real credit to Mr. Thomas Carpenter. – Dax Munro TRA I've always enjoyed coming-of-age novels and this one is fantastic. It is Well written, well plotted, and gripping. The characters and plot do not let you go. -PRBC I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The characters are all interesting, I couldn't predict what would happen (which I LOVE), and I can hardly wait to find out what happens next. (I also appreciate that I want more, but that the book actually ended very well, and not in a cliffhanger.) Thomas Carpenter is a new favorite author for me! – Skipperdo Loved this new book. It's amazing how real Carpenter makes this world and all the people in it. – Sharon Brigham Spratt Animalians I really love how quickly you fall head over heels for the Animalian Hall. – Yorkiemom The Animalians series is easily one of the most enjoyable reads I have had in the past year. Filled with a relatable heroine, strong character building and equal doses of magic and action, the series starts strong and only gets better. – amazon customer This is an excellent series. Fun and amazing characters with each a great separate plot. – Zippy Inger This is one of the most amazing, spellbound series I have read in a long time. Loads of action, adventure, suspense and supernatural creatures. A must read series!- Liza van der Pluym Gamemakers- Fast paced and spot on descriptions will keep you turning pages well into the night. If you adore Jordan and Martin, Thomas Carpenter and his Hundred Halls series are MUST READS as sci-fantasy of today! – Lynda C. If you want lots of interesting action and characters, this book has it. – J Krug LitRPG has become very formulaic as a genre. The warped Forest steps beyond those norms and explores character development and world exploration/design in excellent ways. – Scott Reimers Stone singers I have treasured each and every one of the Hundred Halls stories. Tom Carpenter has a unique style of writing which is always brilliantly researched, detailed for easy visualization and reads like you have a master storyteller in your head. – Lynda C It’s a well written, enthralling read that grabs you from the get go. The world building is incredible, the storyline, action packed and fast paced and the characters intriguing. Thrust into a world of soul swapping, magic, music, secrets and so much more, this had me on the edge of my seat and I could not put it down. – Debbie Like all the other hundred hall series this one does not disappoint. Very unique scenarios and most unsuspecting plots. Fall in love with Minerva and follow her on her path of survival. – Liza van der Pluym KEYWORDS: contemporary fantasy, coming of age, fae, complete series, bestselling, urban fantasy, action adventure, academy, new adult, university, dark fantasy, family, young adult, YA fantasy, wizard, mage, witch, dragon, supernatural, supernatural suspense, fantasy series, fantasy series for adults, paranormal mystery, magical worlds, modern fantasy, occult, paranormal, enemies to friends, legend, folk tale, elite, dark magic, thrilling, college, hero, power, privilege, hundred halls, thomas k. carpenter, forbidden magic, strong female lead, orphans, alternate worlds, class differences, badass women, binge read, loners and outcasts, found family, enemies to lovers, sword, spellbinding, magical heist, sprawling series, assassins, spies, diplomacy, rune spells, demonology, shape changing, soul magic, arcane, divination, harry potter, magicians, hundred halls, multi-series, epic adventure, animal companion, fantastic families, magical academies Similar Authors: Christopher Nuttal, L. Jagi Lamplighter, Katie Cross, Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, Naomi Novik, Garth Nix, Tamora Pierce, Jane Yolen, Rachel E. Carter, Richelle Mead, Holly Black, Rachel Hawkins, Lev Grossman, J.K. Rowling, Brent Weeks, Rick Riordan, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, Barbara Hartzler, S.W. Clarke, Marie Mackay, Alexa B. James, Lexi C. Foss, Lucia Ashta, Elisa Hennessy, G.K. DeRosa, Violet Fox, Michael Pierce, Jen L. Grey
Book Synopsis Eye of the Labyrinth by : Jennifer Fallon
Download or read book Eye of the Labyrinth written by Jennifer Fallon and published by Spectra. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the Age of Shadows ended, the people of Ranadon have lived under the merciless heat of two suns and the tyranny of Antonov, the Lion of Senet. Consumed by his lust for power and his unshakable belief in the capricious, almighty Goddess, Antonov’s rule is absolute. Only one man has the intelligence and will to break that hold…a man who could be King. Suddenly widowed, Morna Provin, Duchess of Elcast, has lost her only protector. With her son banished for an unspeakable crime, she faces a horrifying fate at the hands of the Lion of Senet as retribution for her relationship with the heretic Johan Thorn. But it is only part of a cunning scheme to lure her son, Dirk Provin, back into the fold so Antonov can consolidate his power once and for all. With his mother’s life at stake, Dirk Provin must emerge from hiding in the Baenlands and return to Elcast—setting in motion a rebellion that will expose long-buried secrets and ignite festering hatreds. For a ruler’s fears and a madman’s prophecy will start Dirk on a quest for truth that will spark a fierce battle between two very different men: one who believes only what his five senses tell him, the other obsessed by his faith in the divine. It is a clash that will bring to light a revelation that may shatter them all.
Book Synopsis The Prisoner of Heaven by : Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Download or read book The Prisoner of Heaven written by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A deep and mysterious novel full of people that feel real. . . .An enthralling read and a must-have for your library. Zafón focuses on the emotion of the reader and doesn’t let go.” — Seattle Post-Intelligencer Internationally acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Carlos Ruiz Zafón creates a rich, labyrinthine tale of love, literature, passion, and revenge, set in a dark, gothic Barcelona, in which the heroes of The Shadow of the Wind and The Angel's Game must contend with a nemesis that threatens to destroy them. Barcelona, 1957. It is Christmas, and Daniel Sempere and his wife, Bea, have much to celebrate. They have a beautiful new baby son named Julián, and their close friend Fermín Romero de Torres is about to be wed. But their joy is eclipsed when a mysterious stranger visits the Sempere bookshop and threatens to divulge a terrible secret that has been buried for two decades in the city's dark past. His appearance plunges Fermín and Daniel into a dangerous adventure that will take them back to the 1940s and the early days of Franco's dictatorship. The terrifying events of that time launch them on a search for the truth that will put into peril everything they love, and will ultimately transform their lives.
Book Synopsis The Woodzee Chronicles: Book 3 - Pearlmoon by : Uschi Zietsch
Download or read book The Woodzee Chronicles: Book 3 - Pearlmoon written by Uschi Zietsch and published by Fabylon Verlag. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A great fantasy adventure that is impossible to resist after the first few pages." Lies-und-lausch "More legends, heroism and epicness you will rarely find." Mediamania The great epic about young knight Rowarn and his battle companions. Centuries ago, a magical artifact shattered into seven pieces during a murderous war. Only the Two-Splitted, it is said, can heal the Tabernacle - but no one knows what will happen. Who might it be? Will he use the powers for good or for bad? All seems lost, Rowarn and his companions must flee from the Lightless Dubhan. It seems that Femris can no longer be stopped - so all the races join together once again in an alliance against him. Rowarn sets out in search of the last Shards of the Tabernacle, and in the process gets into Demon Land and lost in deep waters. In the end, the fate of the Two-Splitted bound to the Tabernacle must be fulfilled, and the decision as to whether Woodzee will fall into darkness will be made.
Book Synopsis The Dragonblade Forge: by : Adam Funk
Download or read book The Dragonblade Forge: written by Adam Funk and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colony of islands known as the Lord’s Scarr holds the castles of the Seven Divines. For over two decades, Edexa has tried to contact the mother dragon, Creasantile. He believes he is on the brink of achieving ultimate power. Creasantile has other plans. For who can tell a goddess what to do and expect no ramifications?
Download or read book Vera Röhm written by Vera Röhm and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both a sculptor and a photographer, German-born Vera Röhm is best known for her unorthodox approach to visual art. Using a repertoire of only elementary geometrical shapes, Röhm's incisions, mutilations, and cross-sections of various materials evoke the very real challenges of restoration and reconstruction. Vera Röhm is the first comprehensive collection of this contemporary artist's work to be presented to an English-speaking public. It explores the changing shape of Röhm's art in such installations as Integrations and Shadow Objects, as her photographs of the Jaipur Observatory, and works such as the cube series bearing the inscription "Night is the Earth's Shadow," which form part of a significant corpus of work connected with language. Accompanied by essays from renowned poet and critic Eugen Gomringer and the art historian Stephen Bann, Vera Röhm is lavishly illustrated with images from her exhibitions.
Download or read book The Stranger's Woes written by Max Frei and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international-bestselling Russian fantasy author continues the adventures of Sir Max, the lazy gumshoe of the enchanted city of Echo. The tales of Sir Max, who was a daydreaming loser before he discovered the parallel world of Echo, have become an international literary sensation. In the second novel of the Labyrinths of Echoes series, Max is still a hardened smoker, glutton, and all-around loafer. But once again, he finds himself travelling to an alternate universe where he must root out illegal magic as an agent of the Secret Investigative Force. This time, Sir Max is called upon to handle a peculiar political dispute, investigate strange happenings in the cemetery, and when Echo’s police captain is poisoned, he must lead a team of magicians in pursuit of magical outlaws. “Echo is a world of all sorts of plots, a sort of Krypton with tobacco and the counter-universe’s equivalent of vodka.” —Kirkus Reviews
Book Synopsis The City of Dreaming Books by : Walter Moers
Download or read book The City of Dreaming Books written by Walter Moers and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this whimsical fantasy adventure, a novelist’s search for an author takes him to a magical city, a villainous literary scholar, and perilous catacombs. Optimus Yarnspinner’s search for an author’s identity takes him to Bookholm―the so-called City of Dreaming Books. On entering its streets, our hero feels as if he has opened the door of a gigantic second-hand bookshop. His nostrils are assailed by clouds of book dust, the stimulating scent of ancient leather, and the tang of printer’s ink. Soon, though, Yarnspinner falls into the clutches of the city’s evil genius, Pfistomel Smyke, who treacherously maroons him in the labyrinthine catacombs underneath the city, where reading books can be genuinely dangerous . . . In The City of Dreaming Books, Walter Moers transports us to a magical world where reading is a remarkable adventure. Only those intrepid souls who are prepared to join Yarnspinner on his perilous journey should read this book. We wish the rest of you a long, safe, unutterably dull, and boring life! Praise for The City of Dreaming Books “German author and cartoonist Moers returns to the mythical lost continent of Zamonia in his uproarious third fantasy adventure to be translated into English, a delightfully imaginative mélange of Shel Silverstein zaniness and oddball anthropomorphism à la Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. . . . A wonderfully whimsical story that will appeal to readers of all ages.” —Publishers Weekly “A salmagundi of whimsy, imagination and book lore—remarkable fun.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer “Moers puts Tolkien through some sort of Willy Wonka sweetening process and comes up with characters such as Optimus Yarnspinner, who, names being fate and all, just has to be a storyteller.” —Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Druid's Sword written by Sara Douglass and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 947 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1940. The skies above London are filled with German planes on nightly raids, a Blitz that brings a barrage of bombs that pound the city into rubble. Each morning Londoners face the night's handiwork and though they are presented with the possibility of sudden death, they are determined to fight the evil that threatens to destroy their nation. They struggle to live normal lives amid the terror and chaos. But is it only Hitler's Luftwaffe and the Blitz that is responsible for all the death and destruction that the city is facing? Brutus, the Greek Kingman who brought the bands of power to the isle of Alba millennia ago once again walks the streets of London, this time as an American major. The men and women who are his eternal companions (and sometimes lovers and enemies) have all been reborn in this time and place. They have come together for one last battle to finally complete the magical Labyrinth buried at the heart of the city. Half completed and resonating with an evil power, the Maze calls to them to complete the Game and possibly set all the players free. As Brutus works to find a solution that will end his age-old pain he comes to realize that there is a new power that walks the land. It is strong, hungry, and it has its own agenda. And by its actions could change the world forever. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
