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The Gathering by K.E. Ganshert, Katie Ganshert
16 ratings"Darkness is a tricky thing. Especially when it cloaks itself in light." Luka isn't dead. He's not beyond saving. Tess knows because she saw him with her own eyes. After what she saw, she's sure of one thing: If they don't rescue him soon, Luka won't be Luka anymore. If only she could convince the other members of the hub. They're not sure Tess saw what she claims she saw... -
The Red Lion: The Elixir of Eternal Life by Mária Szepes
10 ratingsA 16th century alchemist's apprentice drinks his master's elixir of life after killing him. But the potion does not bring Hans Burgner immortality, instead he repeatedly dies and is reborn, cursed with foreknowledge of misfortunes which will befall him. By a Hungarian writer... -
The Bones of Makaidos by Bryan Davis
12 ratingsA wall of fire protects the inexperienced villagers of Second Eden from a planned invasion of dragons and Nephilim, but how long will the flames last? Billy, Walter, Ashley, Elam, and the faithful dragons help the people prepare, but they are woefully outnumbered and will have to go back to Earth and recruit the humans who have the ability to revert to their former dragon states... -
Hexes & Hot Flashes by Lisa Manifold, Eva Wilhelm
12 ratingsRUNNING TIME: 6 hrs 30 minSix months ago, I lost my husband. Six hours ago, I found out he had another family. Six minutes ago, my life changed forever.For my 45th birthday, I planned to treat myself to a spa day with my bestie... -
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Perfect Pending by Lucia Ashta
12 ratingsShe comes from a bloodline of powerful witches. But for Marla, magic seems to have skipped a generation.Over forty, recently divorced, and with two teenagers, starting over back in my hometown seemed like my best option. I had no idea what I was in for.Well, I should have.Only those with powers can enter Gales Haven. And I haven’t found mine.Until now.Mastering your abilities can take years... -
Exiles by R.J. Larson
6 ratingsFrom the acclaimed author of Prophet, Judge, and King... Return to the realms of the Infinite! "Larson makes the fantasy genre thrilling even for readers who wouldn't normally venture into mystical realms." -Booklist For daring to trust their Creator, Araine and Nikaros are swept from their homes into a foreign land...slaves to their enemies Araine Khalome of ToronSea follows the goddess Atea... -
The Lost Queen by Jenn Stark
6 ratingsNot all who wander are lost. As Justice of the Arcana Council and an experienced artifact hunter, Tarot-reading Sara Wilde prefers to track down the missing on her own. With her latest case, unfortunately, everyone's dying to help her out.Determined to locate the Lost Queen, a witch destined to fulfill a dark and twisted prophecy, Sara finds herself corpse-blocked at every turn... -
The Shadow Court by Jenn Stark
6 ratingsDon’t you forget about me… She’s a Tarot-reading artifact hunter finally willing to own her supernatural abilities. He’s the all-powerful Magician of the Arcana Council who once loved her…but now doesn’t remember her, the result of a battle to defeat a terrifying enemy... -
The Hallowed Knight by Jenn Stark
6 ratingsThe world is full of magical things... With a day job that requires her to hunt down psychics who use their metaphysical gifts as weapons, Tarot-reading Justice of the Arcana Council Sara Wilde has no time for fairy tales. So when her newest case pleads for her assistance against brownies, sprites, and pixie dust, she's more than ready to file it under "not a chance... -
The Wayward Star by Jenn Stark
6 ratingsOnly in darkness can you see the stars... As the Tarot incarnation of Justice, tracking down the outlaws of the psychic community and delivering them to Judgment is Sara Wilde’s business...and business is good... -
Charmed Caper by Lucia Ashta
6 ratingsNot a day over fabulous.Marla Gawama is the new detective of Gales Haven.She knows nothing about sleuthing, but her nan assigned her the job, and what Bessie Gawama wants, she gets.Marla does her best to carry out her new detective doo-ties. She even dons her comfortable running shoes and sets out to get ’er done... -
Wisdom of the House of Night Oracle Cards by P.C. Cast, Colette Baron-Reid
6 ratingsFor the fans of the best-selling House of Night series, the Wisdom of the House of Night Oracle Cards provides a unique interactive experience with the vampyre Goddess Nyx. Packaged in a keepsake box with a guidebook, the deck contains fifty gorgeously illustrated cards, many of which are based on characters in the books... -
Cinders, Stars, and Glass Slippers by Brittany Fichter
8 ratingsWhat if the prince didn't throw the ball to meet his true love? What if he was trying to save her life instead? Since the murder of her gifted mother, Elaina has been sheltered on her father’s ship. But when Elaina’s secret is compromised, she must return to land and live under the king’s protection...much to Elaina’s objection. Ashland's crown prince, Nicholas, has never been without... -
How to See Faeries by Brian Froud, John Matthews
8 ratingsInternational bestselling artist Brian Froud and New York Times bestselling author John Matthews come together for the first time to create a spectacular interactive book that opens the doors to the enchanted world of Faerie... -
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A Woman's Weapon by Mercedes Lackey
8 ratingsThe Guild Master was ill, his rival's workplace was a noxious slum, and his apprentice's father had twenty dead horses. Tarma knew that something was seriously wrong; now all she had to do was convince her partners Kethry and Warrl and then figure out what to do about it... -
Between by Mary Ting
10 ratingsAs the alkins head back to Crossroads, Claudia leads her normal life; but not for long. Having a special soul, Claudia attracts danger, and she soon finds out who Gamma asked to watch over her. The Twelve, known as Divine Elders on Earth, are very much involved when they find out that Aliah, one of the God's first angels, escaped from the Abyss when the gates were opened by Aden... -
Savage Collects by J.E. Cluney
10 ratingsMy whole life was a lie. And just when things were looking up, everything came crashing down.I find myself a prisoner to someone unexpected, and then, I’m forced to fight.Fight or become a selected mate.Like hell I’ll roll over.But something’s wrong here, and I know I need to escape... -
Wanted: Vampire's Assistant by Dusty Rose, Dusty Lynn Holloway
10 ratingsShe's scrappy and pure sunshine.He's a 1,000 year old vampire.Together they're magic.Ever had life kick you in the teeth after it shoved you down the stairs?Yeah, that’s how my day was heading.And then I saw an ad in the paper that changed my life—Wanted: Vampire’s Assistant... -
Central by Raine Thomas
12 ratings**Optioned for movie rights by multiple-award winning producer Chase Chenowith of Back Fence Productions.**For avid student Olivia Murdoch, life on the Estilorian plane is filled with wondrous adventure. Every lesson about her new existence is both exciting and challenging. Along with her sisters, she embraces this non-human half of herself.Helping with her lessons is her Gloresti, James... -
Who Let the Dogma Out by Theophilus Monroe, Michael Anderle
6 ratingsThey blackballed me a heretic.Not like they had a choice. The only alternative was admitting they might be wrong.Unthinkable!I didn’t go into ministry to defend dogma.I just wanted to spread a message of hope.But now I don’t know what to believe.Elves are real... -
Wings of Fire by Mercedes Lackey
6 ratingsTarma and Kethry follow a Hawkbrother's bond-bird into a nest of firebirds--and a woman who seeks to enslave them all... -
The Talisman by Mercedes Lackey
6 ratingsKethry encounters Mara, an old schoolmate from White Winds--and discovers that Mara, who didn't learn much about magic at school, has discovered another source of magic, one powerful enough to kill both her and Kethry... -
The Dark Tower Companion by Bev Vincent
6 ratingsAN ALL-NEW COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANTLY CONSTRUCTED WORLDS IN ALL OF FICTION Stephen King’s bestselling multi-volume Dark Tower series is the author’s most inspired and imaginative creation... -
The Autumn Fairy of Ages by Brittany Fichter
6 ratingsKaty and Peter want nothing more than to be married and to begin life together as king and queen of the Third Isle. But before they can take their vows, they must venture to the legendary King's Isle to meet their long-lost people and the chancels of the Lairis Isles must bless the marriage... -
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Moon Magic by Dion Fortune, Gareth Knight
8 ratingsFirst published in 1938 and 1956, neither Sea Priestess nor Moon Magic have been out of print and are enduring favorites among readers of esoteric fiction. New packages will update these classic novels and introduce them to a new generation of readers... -
All My Holy Mountain by L.B. Graham
10 ratingsThe tide has turned for Kirthanin. Sulmandir and the dragons have returned, and despite the power of their adversaries, hope for victory is growing. However, before the binding of the blade can be broken, a sacrifice will have to be made, and Benjiah knows it will be his to make . . -
Nyx in the House of Night: Mythology, Folklore and Religion in the PC and Kristin Cast Vampyre Series by P.C. Cast, John Edgar Browning
16 ratingsThe House of Night is no ordinary school—and not just because it's for vampyres. It's a place where magic, religion, folklore, and mythology from multiple traditions merry meet and meld to create something incredible and new... -
Weaving Destiny by G.P. Ching
18 ratingsMalini Gupta thought Jacob Lau was her destiny. But after months of failing to decipher how she fits into the Soulkeepers, frustration threatens to tear their relationship apart. And it doesn't help that a new Soulkeeper named Mara is ready to stop time itself to earn Jacob's love.When Malini faces her worst fears, and even death, she learns a funny thing about destiny... -
Way of Water by Lee Welles
6 ratingsWinner of the 2008 NAUTILUS GOLD AWARD in the category of Young Adult Fiction/FantasyWinner of the 2008 MOM'S CHOICE GOLD AWARD in the category of juvenile fiction (ages 9-12)Miho's backyard had always been the sea. The creatures within it were an endless source of fascination... -
Shadows at Stonewylde by Kit Berry
6 ratingsSomething's lying patiently in wait, until the time is right ...Thirteen years have passed since Yul fought for his life at the quarry, and Stonewylde has flourished in a new, golden age. But now the shadows are gathering.Wild and disobedient, Leveret is the bad girl who disappears at night time and would rather roam the woods than sit in school...Categorized as:
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The Green-Eyed Prince by Brittany Fichter
8 ratingsAn enchantress is murdering Queen Kartek's soldiers and threatening her kingdom. Kartek's healing jewel has been lost. Her only hope of saving her kingdom seems to lie in the hands of the green-eyed stranger who claims he can save her jewel and her people...but the price is steep, and the young queen doesn't have much time... -
The Sea Priestess by Dion Fortune
10 ratingsThe Sea Priestess is the highly acclaimed novel in which Dion Fortune introduces her most powerful fictional character, Vivien Le Fay Morgan a practicing initiate of the Hermetic Path... -
The Templar Treasure by Katherine Kurtz, Deborah Turner Harris
12 ratingsAdam Sinclair, the Adept, must locate the stolen Seal of Solomon-an artifact under the care of the Knights Templar-before dangerous forces unleash the demons the seal has kept bound for centuries... -
The Lodge of the Lynx by Katherine Kurtz, Deborah Turner Harris
12 ratingsPsychiatrist Adam Sinclair, also known as the Adept, leads his loyal Huntsmen against the Lodge of the Lynx--an unholy sect in possession of an ancient Druidic artifact endowed with unimaginable power... -
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Reckoning by Thomas E. Sniegoski
10 ratingsThe time has come for Aaron Corbet, the eighteen-year-old son of an angel and a mortal, to face his worst enemy. Verchiel, the fallen leader of the Powers, is determined to defeat the prophecy that foretold Aaron's power over all the Fallen. And to do this, he intends to kill Aaron, hoping that the removal of such a "blight" will restore Verchiel in the eyes of the Creator... -
Flecks of Gold by Alicia Buck
10 ratingsMary Margaret is not the type of girl to fall in love - especially after seeing what a string of bad relationships has done to her mother. That's why it's so weird when Mary finds herself strangely attracted to Kelson, a guy at her new school. It's almost . . . unnatural. What she doesn't know is that she's been put under a spell... -
Branded by K.L. Hawker
10 ratingsSeventeen-year-old Jake Rovert has never known the feeling of a broken bone or a lasting scar—he’s a healer, one of very few in the world with this rare gift.Joining an elite group of Gifted Ones from his high school, Jake is quickly propelled into a life of secrets and training to enhance his gift. He becomes the healer they have been waiting for.They didn’t expect him to fall in love... -
Mythologies by W.B. Yeats
8 ratingsBanshees and faeries, demons and curses, village ghosts and mystic poets work their Gaelic magic in this enthralling collection of supernatural tales from the pen of William Butler Yeats... -
Girl in the Red Hood by Brittany Fichter
8 ratingsNot all the shadows that shift in the forest choose a life of darkness. Sometimes it is chosen for them. After her father moves the family to a village deep in a sunless forest, Liesel is bitten by a wolf, and unbeknownst to her, marked for a terrifying destiny... -
Earth Angel by E. Van Lowe
6 ratingsE. Van Lowe's "Earth Angel" is the second book in his series of the Falling Angels Saga. In this story, Megan winds up in a life-or-death battle to save herself, the angel she loves, and all of mankind from unspeakable evil... -
Wicca Candle Spells: Simple Magick Spells and Rituals that Work Fast by Milla Walsh
6 ratingsUsing basic white magick spells you can enhance your life in many ways by gaining prosperity, a new romance, a healthy mind and body, plus much more.While many rituals are too complex for a beginner, these simple candle spells can be performed by anyone, and have a high success rate even for new casters... -
Aunt Dimity Down Under by Nancy Atherton
14 ratingsThe original supernatural sleuth is back in the latest cozy Aunt Dimity mystery A shock wave rocks Lori Shepherd's world when she hears that her beloved neighbors, Ruth and Louise Pym, may be dying. Bracing herself for a final farewell, Lori instead receives a request from the eccentric sisters: Find their long-lost brother before it's too late... -
Black Easter by James Blish
10 ratingsBlack Easter is a Nebula Award-nominated fantasy novel by James Blish in which an arms dealer hires a black magician to unleash all the Demons of Hell on earth for a single day. It was first published in 1968. The sequel is The Day After Judgment. Together, those two very short novels form the third part of the thematic "After Such Knowledge" trilogy (title from T.S... -
Witches by Erica Jong
8 ratingsThis witch's brew of a book is back in all its tantalizing glory to enchant a new generation of readers. Best-selling author Erica Jong here turns her attention to the fantastical and factual world of witchcraft... -
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51 Sleepless Nights by Tobias Wade
8 ratingsAmazon Bestselling Author and winner of Reddit's /Nosleep Horror Award! Horror/Thriller Stories Collection A diverse collection of short horror stories including the grizzly confessions of a serial killer, parallel dimensions, becoming trapped in a virtual world, and encountering ancient aliens buried beneath the Earth's crust... -
Dark Secret by Danielle Rose
8 ratingsThere's no wrath like that of a witch scorned.Seventeen-year-old spirit witch Ava López is the self-appointed guardian of the witches and humans of Darkhaven, an idyllic village nestled between the forest and the sea. Her watch: vicious and bloodthirsty vampires.Ava is a novice in the eyes of her coven... -
Solomon's Angels by Doreen Virtue
6 ratingsKing Solomon knew how to harness universal energies to build his temple, tap into wisdom, and enjoy all of life’s riches. The only thing he was missing was true love. Makeda, the Queen of Sheba, was young and filled with exuberant curiosity about the world... -
Blazing Magic by Ingrid Seymour
6 ratingsLove is an impossible wish.I was warned about Faris.It was more than his smoldering good looks, his intensity, his dark seductive eyes.He wasn't human.Against my grandfather's warnings, I released him too soon. Faris, the Djinn, the breathtakingly beautiful creature of fire and magic. Now, he wants me, and against my will, I find myself trapped in his seduction, wanting to trust him... -
The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats Volume XIII: A Vision: The Original 1925 Version: Volume 13 by W.B. Yeats
6 ratingsThe Collected Works of W. B. Yeats, Volume XIII: A Vision is part of a fourteen-volume series under the general editorship of eminent Yeats scholar George Bornstein and formerly the late Richard J. Finneran and George Mills Harper. One of the strangest works of literary modernism, A Vision is Yeats's greatest occult work. Edited by Yeats scholars Catherine E... -
Speak Daggers to Her by Rosemary Edghill
6 ratingsWorking as a freelance graphic designer and reading tarot cards on the side, white witch Karen Bast Hightower turns detective to learn why a close friend has died suddenly and must infiltrate New York's occult underground. Reprint. PW...
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