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  Merciless Mermaids - Tails from...

  Kevin J. Anderson, Allyson...

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  Deep down you know that darkness has a tail. Stories and poems of malevolent and merciless merfolk from Mercedes Lackey, D. J. Butler, and others.Think deep. The deep of the sea, the deep of space, the deep of our souls, our fears . . . ourselves. Fear not the monsters under your bed—but the mermaids under your boat. Merciless Mermaids: Tails from the Deep features thirty original stories and poems by Mercedes Lackey, Rick Wilber, D.J. Butler, Gama Ray Martinez, Julia Vee, Ken Bebelle, and many others. From Japanese legends to mafia mermen, from carnival freaks to flying aces, from bayou legends to kraken-like behemoths, these tales explore the darker side of merfolk: desire, envy, love unfulfilled, grace ungranted, loneliness turned to rage . . . Can you see the shapes in the waters that watch you? Do you hear the lure of a siren’s call?

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  Feisty Felines and Other...

  Kevin J. Anderson, Allyson...

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  When the witches and wizards are away, the familiars will play!    Gifted adventurers across time and space often travel with an animal familiar—usually a cat, but possibly other fuzzy, scaly, or prickly creatures. These magical companions lead their humans into mischief, help them out of sticky situations, or offer opinionated commentary along the way.    We're familiar with familiars ... or are we?    Compiled by New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson and award-winning editor Allyson Longueira—and their Publishing graduate students at Western Colorado University—Feisty Felines and Other Fantastical Familiars features 26 never-before-published short stories and poems crafted by Mercedes Lackey, Heather Graham, Jody Lynn Nye, John Hartness, Steve Rasnic Tem, and many others.    You’ll love this collection kitty-littered with surprises at every turn. Some stories are whimsical, some are sad, some will tug at your heartstrings—and some will stay with you long after you close this book.    From mischievous cats to cunning ravens, skittering spiders to—a cow?—these feisty familiars will take you on a magical trip to places even wizards don’t tread.

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  Army of the Goddess

  Elizabeth N. Love

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  After the attack of the Goddess, Axandra Saugray must prepare her people for war. Their planet has become unsafe, and violence strikes without warning.
   
  Meanwhile, the Goddess has built an army of human captives, each host to a powerful parasite known as the Stormfly.
   
  In the middle of chaos and uncertainty, a new hope arises. But is it enough for Axandra and her friends to save their homeworld from the Goddess?

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  Sands and Tombs (Dragon Thief...

  Mac Flynn

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  Millie Lucas and her handsome dragon protector Benjamin Castle are about to find themselves in a very sandy situation.
  
  Their jaunt to the seaside port of Pernix is interrupted by the arrival of a stranger interested in their magic. Before they know it, they’re whisked off to the island nation of Kalea where it’s revealed that the king himself demands they give over a part of their spell-casting abilities for the sake of his kingdom. Their unique system of protecting themselves is failing, and only the infusion of fresh magic will save it from collapsing.
  
  They’re rescued from the theft of their magic by the vouching of Ben’s cousin, a wealthy prince of the nation. Unfortunately, his cousin’s position, too, has recently become shaky with the king. A horrible curse hangs over their house, brought upon by an unknown assailant, and their hiring of a hag, to prevent worse misfortune has alienated many allies, the royalty included.
  
  Now Millie and Ben must discover not only the source of the trouble for his cousin but what’s causing the failing of the island’s protective barrier. Danger looms in the background as shadowy forces seek to stop them from finding the truths they seek, even if it means resorting to murder.

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  Mother of Kings

  Poul Anderson

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  This epic tale based on Norse sagas by the Science Fiction Grand Master “proves that he is indeed a master!” (Robert Jordan, #1 New York Times–bestselling author).   In Mother of Kings, Poul Anderson “brings to life the bloodthirsty Norse as they evolve into the looting, plundering Vikings of popular lore” (Publishers Weekly).   During the tenth century, Gunnhild, the daughter of a Norse warlord, is sent to study sorcery under the auspices of two Finnish wizards. She is able to ensnare as a husband a man she has only seen in visions—the formidable Norse king Eirik Blood-Ax—and bears him nine children. Wielding her magic as a weapon, Gunnhild survives political intrigues and power struggles at Eirik’s side, forging a family dynasty that will cement its place in Scandinavian legend and lore . . .   “An unquestionably great work.” —Kirkus Reviews   “The genre’s guru blends mythology and history into a powerhouse of a tale that tells readers the story of Gunnhild, a real persona who has received legendary status over the last millennium. The gritty but vivid story line provides a powerful look at the tenth century as rarely seen by literature except perhaps [in] Beowulf and that is a few centuries earlier. The beginning of the end of the Age of the Vikings is fitting posthumous triumph from one of the greats.” —AllReaders.com

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  The Renegade Angel

  Laurie Bowler

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  Beyond the gates of heaven's last city, demons trade in human souls. One girl dares to enter their realm. One angel risks everything to help her.
   
  In the divine sanctuary of Celestiafall, Mary Conners watches helplessly as her younger brother George vanishes without a trace. Defying the celestial hierarchy, she embarks on a forbidden quest into demon-controlled territories.
   
  The warrior angel Ezekiel becomes her unexpected ally, guiding her through the treacherous Wildlands and into the corrupt city of Malevorthorn. Here, where innocence is currency and darkness reigns, they meet Mr. Creighton, a fallen angel whose mysterious agenda could either save or doom them all.
   
  As ancient prophecies begin to unfold, Mary discovers her brother's disappearance is part of a cosmic plot that threatens to unravel the very fabric of existence. Will she choose to save her brother or preserve the delicate balance between heaven and hell?
   
  This breathtaking adventure marks a stunning entry into the supernatural fantasy genre. If you're drawn to angelic warriors, cosmic conspiracies, and edge-of-your-seat action, you'll be spellbound by this extraordinary tale of love and sacrifice.
   
  Grab your copy of this celestial thriller and step into a world where divinity meets darkness.

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