New Epic Fantasy

Each of the best-selling writers represented in these selections from Legends II returns to the fantasy universe he or she made famous throughout the world. Whether set before or after events already recounted elsewhere, whether featuring beloved characters or compelling new creations, these masterful short novels are both mesmerizing stand-alones - perfect introductions to the work of their authors - and indispensable additions to the epics on which they are based.

The sixth book in this action-packed, wildly original fantasy series by New York Times best-selling author Jasmine Walt. If Sunaya and Iannis thought there would be time to rest after returning from their last mission, they were sorely mistaken. The Minister sends them to face off with yet more dangerous enemies - this time in a lawless port in remote Garai, where pirates and slavers thrive, and everyone is fair game. To hide their undercover mission, Sunaya and Iannis travel to Garai as official guests to a state funeral. But Sunaya's luck runs out....

Sindri Suncatcher is back in this thrilling conclusion to the Suncatcher Trilogy! Sindri has defeated the evil wizard Anica, but the conflict is far from over. Old foes endanger Sindri's home village in Kendermore, while old friends add confusion to an already frenzied situation. And in the midst of all the chaos, Sindri must make the hardest choice of his life. Jeff Sampson's final book in the Suncatcher Trilogy shows the power of friendship - and learning which friends you can trust.

Banished for the sin of mercy, Severian, one of the ancient guild of Torturers, flees from exile. In a mountain wilderness. Severian, the disgraced apprentice torturer, has reached his place of exile - Thrax, the city of Windowless Rooms, where he must take up his post as Lictor, executioner and torturer. However, he flees the city and heads into the mountains.

Severian the Torturer continues his epic journey across the lands of Urth, carrying with him the Claw of the Conciliator and the great sword, Terminus Est. All his travels are leading towards a destiny that he dare not refuse.... Winner of the John W. Campbell Award for best novel, 1984.

Diana Bellatrix has discovered the truth. She is the last surviving heir of the Athens throne, and the reason the Netherportal remains open. In her guilt, she leaves Afterlife Academy with the conviction of eradicating the curse on her bloodline and restoring the Overworld. In need of an army, she returns to her homeland to prove she is a worthy successor. And while queen Minerva accepts, it is with contempt and suspicion, for she has not forgotten the treachery of her son.

This enthralling, sexy story from the country of Catalan takes place after Heart of the Hunted but can be enjoyed on its own. Note that Heart of the Hunted is based on Snow White, and Heart of the Cursed is loosely related to the vague tale of Rose Red. Briar Rose must prove that her friend giving her a renowned position in the Knights was a worthy endeavor, but she's forgotten her other dreams by devoting herself to her career. A journey to break a decades-old curse on the future king of Catalan gives her new direction and purpose. But it also thrusts her and her partner, Deven, into such ...

The time has come to end their punishment or the world. For nearly destroying the world in an ancient war, the Ashanti were cursed by the Goddess Mhyrah with lifespans of less than a decade. To regain normal lives for his people, Beh’kana, the Ashanti King, will conquer death by gaining control of the source of all elemental magic, the spirit realm, even if he must burn the world to do so.

Lady Snowlark is determined to do what she can to avert civil war in Valoria while at the same time, destroying the Ancient that threatens them all. When Prince Valiant suggests that they work together to achieve that goal, Lark agrees. But marrying the prince has set her squarely in the sights of an unstable king, and when new challenges arise, they come from within her own inner circle.

Secrets and Truth both have a price. Pellucid Rose discovered her parentage only to find that her homeland, the Empire of Glass, is dying. But a messenger from the Ancient One appears and informs her that all is not lost. The catch? Only she can stop Glass’s destruction by rebalancing the First Ring, the source of all Truth. No pressure, but she has no idea where the ring is, let alone how to fix it. With the fates of Glass and Secrets resting on her shoulders, what sacrifices will Pell be forced to make to save the universe?

"New Moon" is an enthralling tale of love, torment, and profound loss that delves into the extraordinary power of destiny and the sacrifices one is willing to make to fulfill their purpose. In this captivating world of elemental magic, where defiance can be fatal, follow the journey of Eli, a courageous Zodian warrior, as he grapples with the aftermath of a devastating battle, desperately striving to reclaim what was lost. Meanwhile, Talia, a fierce water warrioress and mother, finds herself torn as she tries to mend her shattered marriage.

Ruling The Realms will keep you on the edge of your seat, craving answers to the mysteries that shroud Merlin's path. Pages of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists as the fate of Quixotic hangs in the balance. A crazy concoction of arrests, impending executions, and even a castle siege ensue. Merlin must now attempt to find a balance between serving justice while avoiding the label of a brute dictator. King Merlin must now protect Quixotic as well as all his sovereigns. With his wife now more powerful than ever, and the great dragons on guard Quixotic and her sovereigns are places ...

Tessa didn't believe in magic, but magic believed in her, and that started a fight for her life. The ancient artifact known as the Maelstrom stone has embedded itself in her left palm. It thrives on chaos, which describes her new life perfectly. She battles to find a balance between the ordinary world and the magical one, all while freeing her father from his ghostly state, helping a phoenix wizard restore his rejuvenation ritual, and retrieving the stolen Eye of Nimora for the Broadstone clan.

Demons aren’t real. Are they? One sexy demon. One human female. One lethal magic dagger. She’s broken. He’s on a mission. How did her brokenness derail his mission? Join this sexy demon and the woman who can’t deny the attraction to him on a journey for healing, revenge, and sexy times. Jasmine’s life flipped upside down a little more than a decade ago since the fateful day she intervened in a scuffle between two men with horns. Horns! Since that day her family’s thought she’s bonkers. In more institutions than she cares to remember, on more prescriptions than a junkie, ...

Morgan’s gone from college dropout to a poster child for a wanted poster. Except it’s not the government who wants her. It’s a society of scientists who plan to run dangerous experiments on other types of beings. Types like Azril. Is that all? As if that’s not enough, her sister’s still unconscious and has a death sentence looming. Her parents plan to pull the plug on her life support system. Not if Morgan has anything to do with it. And by damn, she fully intends to do something about it, with or without Azril’s help.

In the heart of a world shrouded in mystery and magic, "The Champion of Inferius" invites you on an unforgettable journey. This epic fantasy short story, penned with a masterful blend of suspense and intrigue, will transport you to the realm of Lacopolis, a land where the line between good and evil is blurred, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Our hero, Lila, a young woman turned gladiator, finds herself thrust into a desperate quest for justice. It is more than a story of good versus evil. It's a tale of sacrifice and courage, of love and loss, and the lengths one will go to ...

Dies ist die Geschichte von drei Frauen und dem Blut, das sie verbindet. Von Maria, die im Jahre 1511 in dem kleinen Dorf Santo Domingo de la Calzada geboren wird. Sie heiratet einen spanischen Edelmann, nur um fortzukommen, doch ihr Mann ist streng und die Ehe keine glückliche. Erst als sie einer geheimnisvollen Witwe begegnet, scheint die Freiheit in Reichweite, doch der Preis ist hoch. Von Charlotte, die im Jahr 1827 in London verheiratet werden soll, doch es vorzieht, mit einer mysteriösen Adligen zu fliehen und ein Leben in Freiheit und Sünde zu verbringen.

Captain Acantha is seething inside. Enraged when her despised older sister is a no-show for a mandatory meeting, the ruthless pirate queen sets sail to bring the bane of her existence into line. But after months of endless searches across oceans, the fearsome fighter comes to the ugly conclusion that the answer lies with the oracle, the only human she hates more than her sibling.

Raised on the edge of The Wilds, Enguer Rand understood well the feral savagery of nature. His father was a legendary Ranger whose quiet, bitter teaching prepared Enguer with the skills to survive in such an unforgiving environment and, more importantly, accept its harsh realities. This was the world he belonged in—where he felt most at home. And when his father died, The Wilds welcomed Enguer with warm memories and purpose for a life unaccustomed to urban comforts and social graces. But fate had other plans, and just when Enguer thought he would slip silently into the wilderness and the ...

Nearra's quest for magic comes to a gripping close in this finale to the Elements trilogy! Nearra's last chance to take the Test of High Sorcery is thwarted once again, and she is put out of the Hall of the Three Moons. She and her friends still have the Cabal to deal with, though, and a new mystery to solve: Who broke into the Tower and disrupted Nearra's Test, stealing a shard of the Pillar of Air? Listeners who have followed Nearra from the very beginning of Dragonlance: The New Adventures will relish this final installment in her journey to discover herself.