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Metal Mage 11 by Eric Vall
8 ratingsLife as a baron is great. Well, mostly great. Mason could probably do with fewer murderous monsters, like acid-spitting spiders and giant fire titans, but he makes due. His village is well defended, his metallic creations get more epic by the day, and his women are relatively safe and healthy, so Mason spends some well-deserved time getting to know Baroness Batonova a little better...Categorized as:
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Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart
22 ratingsWhen the children of his village were struck with a mysterious illness, Number Ten Ox sought a wiseman to save them. He found master Li Kao, a scholar with a slight flaw in his character. Together, they set out to find the Great Root of Power, the only possible cure...Categorized as:
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Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher
21 ratingsStephen's god died on the longest day of the year…Three years later, Stephen is a broken paladin, living only for the chance to be useful before he dies. But all that changes when he encounters a fugitive named Grace in an alley and witnesses an assassination attempt gone wrong... -
Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower by Tamsyn Muir
17 ratingsWhen the witch built the forty-flight tower, she made very sure to do the whole thing properly. Each flight contains a dreadful monster, ranging from a diamond-scaled dragon to a pack of slavering goblins. Should a prince battle his way to the top, he will be rewarded with a golden sword—and the lovely Princess Floralinda... -
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Metal Mage 10 by Eric Vall
8 ratingsAs always, Mason has his hands full protecting several kingdoms, but at least he’s finally getting some reward for all his hard work. Now that he’s a baron, Mason has to figure out what to do with all his new land, his new riches, and his new mansion. But life is not all rich baron sex and giant statues made of precious gemstones...Categorized as:
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Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
21 ratingsHalla is a housekeeper who has suddenly inherited her great-uncle's estate... and, unfortunately, his relatives. Sarkis is an immortal swordsman trapped in a prison of enchanted steel. When Halla draws the sword that imprisons him, Sarkis finds himself attempting to defend his new wielder against everything from bandits and roving inquisitors to her own in-laws.. -
Metal Mage 5 by Eric Vall
10 ratingsAfter defeating the Ice Giants of the North and saving the dwarves, Mason faces his toughest challenge yet: politics. Mason and his band of badass warrior women travel to Nalnora, the kingdom of the elves, in order to learn more about the Master and his runic powers. However, the elves are not as forthcoming as the other kingdoms... -
Metal Mage 4 by Eric Vall
10 ratingsAll aboard! With the railroad up and running, Mason Flynt and his band of mages turn their attention to the dwarven kingdom of Orebane that lies in the frigid northern Draconis Mountains. But treacherous terrain is not all they’re up against...Categorized as:
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Metal Mage 3 by Eric Vall
10 ratingsAs Mason strengthens his magic over metal and stone, the Master lurks in the shadows...Categorized as:
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Metal Mage 6 by Eric Vall
10 ratingsMason now has proof the Master is working in Nalnora, but he’s quickly learned that getting elves to cooperate is like herding cats. Dangerous, murderous cats. So, he has to take matters into his own hands … especially when the elven beauty Deya catches his eye... -
Interesting Times: The Play by Stephen Briggs, Terry Pratchett
26 ratingsA new stage adaptation of one of Pratchett's best-selling novelsThe Discworld's most inept wizard has been sent from Unseen University in Ankh-Morpork to the oppressive Agatean Empire to help some well-intentioned rebels overthrow the Emperor...Categorized as:
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Masque by W.R. Gingell
12 ratingsBeauty met the Beast and there was . . . Bloody murder? It’s the Annual Ambassadorial Ball in Glause, and Lady Isabella Farrah, the daughter of New Civet’s Ambassador, is feeling pleasantly scintillated. In the library is Lord Pecus, a charming gentleman whose double mask hides a beastly face, and who has decided that Isabella is the very person to break the Pecus curse... -
Bryony and Roses by T. Kingfisher
17 ratingsBryony and her sisters have come down in the world. Their merchant father died trying to reclaim his fortune and left them to eke out a living in a village far from their home in the city. But when Bryony is caught in a snowstorm and takes refuge in an abandoned manor, she stumbles into a house full of dark enchantments... -
Goblin Quest by Jim C. Hines
18 ratingsJig is a scrawny little nearsighted goblin-a runt even among his puny species. Captured by a party of adventurers searching for a magical artifact, and forced to guide them, Jig encounters every peril ever faced on a fantasy quest...Categorized as:
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The Sign of the Nine by G.S. Denning
8 ratings“If you ever wondered how much better Sherlock would be if people could hurl hellfire at each other, well this one is for you.” Starburst Magazine on A Study in BrimstoneWarlock Holmes may have demons in his head, but now Dr. John Watson has a mummy in his bloodstream... -
The Complete Tales of Washington Irving by Washington Irving
6 ratingsWashington Irving (1783–1859) was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and the first to enjoy international acclaim. In addition to his long public service as a diplomat, Irving was amazingly prolific: His collected works fill forty volumes that encompass essays, history, travel writings, and multi-volume biographies of Columbus and Washington... -
The Devil You Know by K.J. Parker
12 ratingsThe greatest philosopher of all time is offering to sell his soul to the Devil. All he wants is twenty more years to complete his life’s work. After that, he really doesn’t care... -
Wyrde and Wayward by Charlotte E. English
10 ratings‘If you had not already realised it, this is a very strange house you are come to.’ The Scions of the House of Werth are all born normal. It is what happens afterwards that sets them apart. It is not easy being the most supernatural family in England...Categorized as:
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Farmer Giles of Ham by J.R.R. Tolkien
21 ratingsThis is the 50th anniversary edition of Tolkien's best-loved short fairy story, originally told to his children in the 1920s and expanded for publication in 1949. Bluff Farmer Giles lives in a land-of-fable England, full of giants and dragons... -
Never Die Twice by Maxime J. Durand
6 ratingsWalter Tye is the best friend any adventurer needs. He is the smiling shopkeeper next to your local dungeon, the one who sells you these cheap healing potions. When you need information about a monster, Tye always knows. He wants to help; you can trust him.He is also the undead necromancer ruling said dungeon, getting paid to solve problems that he caused in the first place... -
Legends by Robert Silverberg, Stephen King
18 ratingsAcclaimed writer and editor Robert Silverberg gathered eleven of the finest writers in Fantasy to contribute to this collection of short novels. Each of the writers was asked to write a new story based on one of his or her most famous series. Stephen King tells a tale of Roland, the Gunslinger, in the world of The Dark Tower, in "The Little Sisters of Eluria... -
The Builders by Daniel Polansky
16 ratingsA missing eye.A broken wing.A stolen country.The last job didn't end well.Years go by, and scars fade, but memories only fester. For the animals of the Captain's company, survival has meant keeping a low profile, building a new life, and trying to forget the war they lost. But now the Captain's whiskers are twitching at the idea of evening the score... -
Zombie Lover by Piers Anthony
18 ratingsHorrors and Hilarity Collide as a Vivacious Young Visitor to Xanth Faces a Fate Far Worse than Death.Breanna, a beautiful young newcomer to the enchanted land of Zanth, must deal with a distressing dilemma... -
Prosper's Demon by K.J. Parker
16 ratingsIn a botched demonic extraction, they say the demon feels it ten times worse than the man. But they don’t die, and we do. Equilibrium.The unnamed and morally questionable narrator is an exorcist with great follow-through and few doubts. His methods aren’t delicate but they’re undeniably effective: he’ll get the demon out — he just doesn’t particularly care what happens to the person... -
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Fool's Gold by Jon Hollins
12 ratingsA brand new adventure fantasy: imagine Guardians of the Galaxy planning a heist on Smaug's gold, for fans looking for something with a modern twist and some humor.Guardians of the Galaxy meets The Hobbit in this rollicking fantasy adventure.It's not easy to live in a world ruled by dragons. The taxes are high and their control is complete... -
Goose Chase by Patrice Kindl
18 ratingsHer name is Alexandria Aurora Fortunato, and she is as lovely as the dawn. But that is only the beginning of her problems.It starts when Alexandria, an orphaned goose girl, offers some of her precious bread and water to a hungry old woman. The woman just happens to be a witch in disguise, and poof! Alexandria is suddenly heartstoppingly beautiful... -
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 9 by Hiromu Arakawa
26 ratingsEd, Al and Winry return to Central Command, but only bad news greets the Fullmetal Alchemist and his friends. Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes has been murdered - and Second Lieutenant Maria Ross is the prime suspect! While Maria awaits an uncertain fate in jail, the living suit of armor bearing the soul of serial killer "Berry the Chopper" breaks free of the military and goes on a rampage... -
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 6 by Hiromu Arakawa
26 ratingsThe origin of the Elric Brothers! Once, Edward and Alphonse Elric were willing to do anything to become alchemists. But when they tried to use their newfound skills to resurrect their dead mother, they broke a taboo and encountered something more terrifying than death itself. Now, hardened by years of military training, Edward and Alphonse have returned to the woman who first taught them alchemy. -
Fullmetal Alchemist (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1 by Hiromu Arakawa
18 ratingsBreaking the laws of nature is a serious crime!R to L (Japanese Style), for audience T. Contains Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of Fullmetal Alchemist!In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor...Categorized as:
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Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 16 by Hiromu Arakawa
20 ratingsThe brothers pursue fugitive May Chang to solve the mystery of why their alchemical powers were rendered inert while she and Scar continue to be able to wield them. Meanwhile, Scar enlists some unlikely help to delve into the secrets of his brother's alchemical knowledge. And the newest, most horrifying homunculus makes an appearance..
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