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In 1912 Tokyo, Kiyoaki Matsugae is torn between love and pride.
Spring Snow
Literary Fiction · Historical Fantasy
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In 1912 Tokyo, Kiyoaki Matsugae is torn between love and pride. Raised in privilege but trapped between tradition and change, he refuses to admit his feelings for Satoko—until her engagement to a prince sparks an affair that can only end in tragedy. Spring Snow is the stunning first novel in Yukio Mishima’s Sea of Fertility tetralogy.
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In 1912 Tokyo, the old world of the aristocracy is beginning to crumble, challenged by the rise of powerful, ambitious outsiders. Caught in this shifting landscape are two young men—Shigekuni Honda, an aspiring lawyer, and his childhood friend, Kiyoaki Matsugae, the heir to a prestigious but fading family.
Kiyoaki is tormented by his feelings for Ayakura Satoko, a spirited young woman from a noble lineage. He resents her, desires her, and refuses to admit the depth of his passion—until it’s too late. When Satoko becomes engaged to a royal prince, Kiyoaki is forced to confront his love in a tragic, inevitable affair that will shape his destiny.
A masterpiece of Japanese literature, Spring Snow is the breathtaking first novel in Yukio Mishima’s Sea of Fertility tetralogy.
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A Hollywood starlet.
Bride of the Rat God
Horror · Dark Fantasy
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A Hollywood starlet. A deadly curse. A supernatural horror that stalks the silver screen. Bride of the Rat God (4.5 stars on Amazon) is a spellbinding historical fantasy where 1920s Hollywood glitz meets ancient vengeance. When a silent film star is cursed, her assistant must unravel the mystery before they all fall victim. A chilling, atmospheric thriller—read now!
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A Hollywood starlet. A deadly curse. A supernatural terror that stalks the silver screen.
1923, Hollywood—silent film reigns, and no one shines brighter than Chrysanda Flamande. But fame comes with a price, and when a brutal murder rocks her entourage, her sister-in-law and assistant, Norah, begins to suspect something far more sinister than scandal.
A visit to Chinatown confirms her worst fears: Chrysanda has been cursed. A vengeful spirit seeks retribution for the sacred amulet she wore in a film, and everyone around her is in danger. As eerie deaths and bizarre supernatural events unfold, Norah must uncover the dark truth behind the curse—before it claims them all.
A spellbinding mix of historical mystery, horror, and fantasy, Bride of the Rat God is perfect for fans of gothic Hollywood thrillers and supernatural suspense.
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War reshapes every life in A Plague of Giants, where invasion, grief, and destiny collide across a kingdom under siege.
A Plague of Giants
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Fantasy Adventure
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War reshapes every life in A Plague of Giants, where invasion, grief, and destiny collide across a kingdom under siege. As giants descend and old powers awaken, a soldier, a scholar, and a young hunter are drawn into intertwined paths that could decide the fate of their world. This is epic fantasy driven by layered storytelling, new mythology, and the rising cost of survival.
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From the author of The Iron Druid Chronicles, a thrilling novel that kicks off a fantasy series with an entirely new mythology—complete with shape-shifting bards, fire-wielding giants, and children who can speak to astonishing beasts
“A spectacular work of epic fantasy . . . an absolute delight.”—Shelf Awareness
MOTHER AND WARRIOR
Tallynd is a soldier who has already survived her toughest battle: losing her husband. But now she finds herself on the front lines of an invasion of giants, intent on wiping out the entire kingdom, including Tallynd’s two sons—all that she has left. The stakes have never been higher. If Tallynd fails, her boys may never become men.
SCHOLAR AND SPY
Dervan is an historian who longs for a simple, quiet life. But he’s drawn into intrigue when he’s hired to record the tales of a mysterious bard who may be a spy or even an assassin for a rival kingdom. As the bard shares his fantastical stories, Dervan makes a shocking discovery: He may have a connection to the tales, one that will bring his own secrets to light.
REBEL AND HERO
Abhi’s family have always been hunters, but Abhi wants to choose a different life for himself. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, Abhi soon learns that his destiny is far greater than he imagined: a powerful new magic thrust upon him may hold the key to defeating the giants once and for all—if it doesn’t destroy him first.
Set in a magical world of terror and wonder, this novel is a deeply felt epic of courage and war, in which the fates of these characters intertwine—and where ordinary people become heroes, and their lives become legend.
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Lessa's bold actions have given her world a fighting chance, but tensions rise as old and new dragonriders clash.
Dragonquest (The Dragonriders of Pern Book 2)
Fantasy · Sci-Fi
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Lessa's bold actions have given her world a fighting chance, but tensions rise as old and new dragonriders clash. Amid this, F’nor embarks on a daring mission to destroy Thread at its source—the Red Star. His journey risks not only his life, but the heart of a woman who's lost too much already.
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Lessa and her golden queen dragon may have given their world a fighting chance against the deadly Thread by bringing several hundred dragons and their riders forward in time, but this has also caused other problems to arise. The Oldtimers, as they are known, are having a difficult time adjusting to their more modern world, and tensions are rising. Worse, Threadfall is becoming more unpredictable, which makes it harder to combat.
Inspired by Lessa’s example, brown dragonrider F’nor hatches a bold plan to cut through these growing tensions by destroying the Thread at its source: the mysterious Red Star. But his quest to go where no man—or dragon—has gone before will risk not only his life, but the heart of a woman who has already lost far more than she can bear.
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In a shattered world divided into realms of sky, stone, fire, and water, old magic and buried secrets are starting to break loose.
Dragon Wing
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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In a shattered world divided into realms of sky, stone, fire, and water, old magic and buried secrets are starting to break loose. Dragon Wing opens in Arianus, where humans, elves, and dwarves fight for survival in a realm of floating islands, scarce water, and dangerous power struggles. As assassins, rebellion, and dark ambition collide, the fate of one realm begins to echo across a much larger mystery tied to the Death Gate itself.
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Ages ago, sorcerers of unmatched power sundered a world into four realms—sky, stone, fire, and water—then vanished. Over time, magicians learned to work spells only in their own realms and forgot the others. Now only the few who have survived the Labyrinth and crossed the Death Gate know of the presence of all four realms—and even they have yet to unravel the mysteries of their severed world. . . .
In Arianus, Realm of Sky, humans, elves, and dwarves battle for control of precious water—traversing a world of airborne islands on currents of elven magic and the backs of mammoth dragons. But soon great magical forces will begin to rend the fabric of this delicate land. An assassin will be hired to kill a royal prince—by the king himself. A dwarf will challenge the beliefs of his people—and lead them in rebellion. And a sinister wizard will enact his plan to rule Arianus—a plan that may be felt far beyond the Realm of Sky and into the Death Gate itself.
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This will appeal to readers who like idea-driven science fiction about language, culture, and first-contact tensions.
Embassytown
Sci-Fi · Steampunk
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Avice Benner Cho returns to the distant planet Arieka, where humans depend on specially trained Ambassadors to communicate with alien Hosts whose Language cannot lie. When a new Ambassador destabilizes the fragile balance, Avice is pulled into a crisis that could reshape both societies, with a 3.90-star average from more than 35,000 Goodreads ratings. This will appeal to readers who like idea-driven science fiction about language, culture, and first-contact tensions.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
In the far future, humans have colonized a distant planet, home to the enigmatic Ariekei, sentient beings famed for a language unique in the universe, one that only a few altered human ambassadors can speak. Avice Benner Cho, a human colonist, has returned to Embassytown after years of deep-space adventure. She cannot speak the Ariekei tongue, but she is an indelible part of it, having long ago been made a figure of speech, a living simile in their language. When distant political machinations deliver a new ambassador to Arieka, the fragile equilibrium between humans and aliens is violently upset. Catastrophe looms, and Avice is torn between competing loyalties: to a husband she no longer loves, to a system she no longer trusts, and to her place in a language she cannot speak—but which speaks through her, whether she likes it or not.
Praise for Embassytown
“A breakneck tale of suspense . . . disturbing and beautiful by turns. I cannot emphasize enough how terrific this novel is. It's definitely one of the best books I've read in the past year, perfectly balanced between escapism and otherworldly philosophizing.”—io9
“Embassytown is a fully achieved work of art. . . . Works on every level, providing compulsive narrative, splendid intellectual rigour and risk, moral sophistication, fine verbal fireworks and sideshows, and even the old-fashioned satisfaction of watching a protagonist become more of a person than she gave promise of being.”—Ursula K Le Guin
“The Kafkaesque writer journeys to the distant edges of the universe in his latest sci-fi thriller.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Utterly astonishing . . . A major intellectual achievement.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Brilliant storytelling . . . The result is a world masterfully wrecked and rebuilt.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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Born in a storm, destined for war.
Sword in the Storm
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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Born in a storm, destined for war. Connavar’s courage makes him a legend among the Rigante, but when invaders threaten his homeland, he embarks on a dangerous quest for power. Gifted a blade forged by the mysterious Seidh, he earns a name spoken in fear and awe—Demonblade. Will he save his people, or doom them? A gripping fantasy epic from David Gemmell.
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Deep in the green mountains, the Rigante live by the rhythms of earth, air, and water. But the winds of war are rising.
Born in the midst of a storm that claimed his father’s life, Connavar is a warrior destined for greatness. Tales of his courage spread like wildfire—drawing the attention of the Seidh, an ancient and magical race who cast a dark shadow over his fate. As a ruthless army prepares to invade, Connavar swears to defend his people, embarking on a perilous journey that will change him forever.
Gifted a weapon of unimaginable power, he earns a name whispered in both fear and awe: Demonblade. But will his legend be one of salvation… or destruction?
An epic tale of war, magic, and destiny from fantasy master David Gemmell.
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Sanctuary is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy, dragons, and destiny.
The Sanctuary Series
Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Ancient weapons of the gods. A guild teetering on the edge of war. A warrior caught in the middle. When Cyrus Davidon stumbles into Sanctuary, he finds himself in a battle for Arkaria’s future—where enemies lurk in the shadows and betrayal is just a step away. Sanctuary is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy, dragons, and destiny.
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Ten thousand years ago, the gods forged weapons of unmatched power. Most were lost. A few...were not.
Cyrus Davidon is a warrior on the edge of poverty, chasing gold and glory in a dragon’s den. But when the mission goes disastrously wrong, he’s saved by Sanctuary—a legendary guild of warriors, mages, and rogues. Joining their ranks, Cyrus is thrust into a world of magic, intrigue, and betrayal.
Paired with the enigmatic elf Vara, Cyrus soon discovers a shadowy force collecting the gods’ lost weapons—an enemy powerful enough to unravel Arkaria itself. As tensions rise within Sanctuary, Cyrus must uncover who is pulling the strings before their entire world burns.
An epic fantasy for fans of The Hobbit and Game of Thrones, Sanctuary is adventure, magic, and legend brought to life!
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A good pick for readers who enjoy coming-of-age fantasy, ranger training, magic, mystery, and bands of young misfits.
The Traitor’s Son
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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A #1 bestselling epic fantasy from an international series with more than 2.5 million books sold, this adventure follows fifteen-year-old Lasgol, whose father was accused of betraying the kingdom. Lasgol enters the secret School of Rangers hoping to clear his father’s name, but finds political intrigue, enemies, and deadly training awaiting him, with a 4.5-star rating from more than 8,900 Amazon reviewers. A good pick for readers who enjoy coming-of-age fantasy, ranger training, magic, mystery, and bands of young misfits.
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The international bestselling epic fantasy series with over 2.5 million books sold worldwide!
#1 Bestseller in epic fantasy and children fantasy in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian.
A coming of age fantasy adventure with non stop action, magic, and mystery for all ages: from 10 to 100+
A kingdom in danger, a great betrayal, a boy seeking to redeem his father's honor. Will he succeed in exonerating him and saving the realm from an enemy in the shadows before it is too late for the whole North?
By the age of fifteen, Lasgol has endured a hard childhood and lives, cornered and hated, in a small village in the North. He is the son of the traitor, the man who betrayed the kingdom and tried to kill the King. His only companions are the mountains and the snow, ever-present in the region. Yet he refuses to believe that his father is guilty, even though the King himself was a witness to the betrayal.
Lasgol is determined to clear his father's name and to do this he has only a single option: the School of Rangers, a secret place where the respected and feared defenders of the lands of the kingdom are trained for four years. Going there is insane, hate and death await him. But as the son of a Ranger, he is entitled to attend.
At the Camp he will find himself involved in political intrigues, disloyalties and fights. He will encounter hatred and fearsome enemies, but also a handful of friends, novices as much out of place as he is himself, determined to do whatever is necessary to pass the first year... without dying in the attempt.
Will Lasgol survive the first year of instruction at the Rangers' Camp? Will he find out what happened to his father? Will he be able to clear his name?
Find out while you follow fascinating adventures with a group of characters you will fall in love with.
Epic fantasy with sword & sorcery full of adventures, action, magic, mystery and a little bit of clean romance for all ages: children, teens and adults.
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A New York Times bestseller, Elphie: A Wicked Childhood follows young Elphaba through her childhood in Oz, including her complicated family, early friendships, encounters with injustice, and the…
Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
Fantasy
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A New York Times bestseller, Elphie: A Wicked Childhood follows young Elphaba through her childhood in Oz, including her complicated family, early friendships, encounters with injustice, and the first signs of the person she will become, with a 3.2-star average from more than 6,200 Goodreads ratings. A good pick for Wicked fans who want more of Elphaba’s history and a character-focused coming-of-age story set in Oz.
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New York Times Bestseller
What happened to young Elphaba before her witchy powers took hold in Wicked? Almost 30 years after the publication of the original novel, Gregory Maguire reveals the origin story of prickly young Elphie, the future Wicked Witch of the West—setting the stage for the blockbuster international phenomenon that is Wicked: The Musical and the Wicked smash hit movie series.
Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, will grow to have a feisty and somewhat uncompromising character in adult life. But she is always a one-off, from her infancy; this riveting Wicked prequel is the coming-of-age story of a very peculiar and relatable young girl.
Young Elphie is shaped and molded by the behaviors of her promiscuous mother, Melena, and her pious father, Frex. She suffers ordinary childhood jealousies when her sister, saintly Nessarose, and brother, junior felon Shell, arrive. She first encounters the mistreatment of the Animal populations of Oz, which live adjacent to but not intertwined with human settlements, haunted by a Monkey and receiving aid from Dwarf Bears. She thrashes through her first bruising attempts at friendship, a possible lifeline from her tricky family life. And she gleans the benefits of an education, haphazard though it must be—until she arrives at the doors of Shiz University, about to meet the radiant creature that is Galinda.
In the vivid world of Oz, Elphie is destined to be a witch; she bears the markings from childhood—most evidently in her green skin but more obscurely and profoundly in her cunning and perhaps amoral behaviors, as she seeks to make do, to slip by, to sneak out, to endure, and to aspire.
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A sharp fit for readers drawn to Indigenous historical horror, vampire stories, revenge, and layered narratives that confront the country’s past.
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
Horror · Historical Fantasy
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A New York Times bestseller called a “horror masterpiece” by NPR, this historical horror novel unfolds through a 1912 pastor’s diary and his confessional interviews with Good Stab, a Blackfeet vampire seeking justice for violence rooted in the deaths of 217 Blackfeet people. A sharp fit for readers drawn to Indigenous historical horror, vampire stories, revenge, and layered narratives that confront the country’s past.
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Selected as One of The New York Times’s 100 Notable Books of the Year
A Barack Obama Summer Read
Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Novel
Nebula Award Winner for Best Novel
Locus Award for Horror
Libby Award for Best Horror
Nebula, Bram Stoker, and Los Angeles Times Book Prize Award Finalist
A Time, The Washington Post, NPR, Shelf Awareness, The Toronto Star, and Publishers Weekly Best of the Year
Kirkus Reviews Best Historical Fiction
The New York Times bestseller and “horror masterpiece” (NPR) from Stephen Graham Jones—the master of modern horror—is a chilling historical horror novel tracing the life of a vampire who haunts the fields of the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice.
“Jones has written his Interview with the Indigenous Vampire. A landmark of horror and historical fiction alike, perhaps the closest thing we have to horror’s Moby-Dick.” —Vulture
“Inventive and spine-tingling…a master class in voice. Queasy, uneasy, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter plays with the interplay between religion and historical guilt, identity and appetite.” —The Washington Post
A diary, written in 1912 by a Lutheran pastor is discovered within a wall. What it unveils is a slow massacre, a chain of events that go back to 217 Blackfeet dead in the snow. Told in transcribed interviews by a Blackfeet named Good Stab, who shares the narrative of his peculiar life over a series of confessional visits. This is an American Indian revenge story written by one of the new masters of horror, Stephen Graham Jones.
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A city built by Saints.
What Wakes the Bells
Teen + Young Adult · Dark Fantasy
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A city built by Saints. A bell that should never ring. A nightmare unleashed. What Wakes the Bells is a dark, atmospheric gothic fantasy where statues hunt through the streets and a deadly Saint walks unseen. Mina must find his host before her city is lost forever. Fans of Adalyn Grace and V.E. Schwab, don’t miss this one! Read now.
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A city built by Saints. A bell that should never ring. A nightmare unleashed.
Mina Strauss has spent her life guarding the bells of Vaiwyn—a city that breathes, bleeds, and remembers. Her family’s legacy is clear: never let the Vespers ring, or a slumbering evil will awaken. But when Mina’s bell peals thirteen times, the city turns against its people. Statues tear free from their plinths, gargoyles hunt through the streets, and a long-imprisoned Saint hides among the citizens, corrupting everything in his path.
To stop the bloodshed, Mina must find and destroy the Saint’s host. But with the city collapsing around her, no one is above suspicion—including those she loves most.
Inspired by Prague’s eerie legends, What Wakes the Bells is a gothic fantasy masterpiece perfect for fans of Adalyn Grace, Margaret Rogerson, and V.E. Schwab.
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