Books like 'The Red Winter'
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Nine Souls by Shayne Silvers
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOVER 500,000 COPIES SOLD. DRAGON AWARD NOMINATED AUTHOR Nate Temple has an appointment in Hell. One he can’t reschedule… After recent events, Nate took some much-deserved time off for a little rest and relaxation. But when he finally returns home to attend what should have been a celebration of love, he finds insidious fear infecting the streets of St. Louis.Paranoia. Chaos. Anarchy...Categorized as:
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Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 63 ratingsBrace yourself for a shocking secret.Two hidden artifacts have been found. Three more remain unrecovered. More preserves face destruction as the Society of the Evening Star relentlessly pursues new talismans. Reading in Patton’s Journal of Secrets, Kendra learns the location of the key to a vault housing one of the artifacts... -
![Maze Witch by Shannon Mayer]()
Maze Witch by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMy name is Pamela, and I am the most powerful witch the world has ever seen. Only my magic is completely bound away from me, rendering me next to useless. I’m about to face a witch who makes me look like a child fighting a seasoned general in battle. A witch whose strength lies within the dead, and whose magic I unleashed during my part of destroying the world... -
![The Maelstrom: Book Four of the Tapestry by Henry H. Neff, Jeff Woodman]()
The Maelstrom: Book Four of the Tapestry by Henry H. Neff, Jeff Woodman
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe world is at the brink of ruin . . . or is it salvation? Astaroth has been weakened, and the demon Prusias is taking full advantage of the situation to create an empire of his own. His formidable armies are on the move, and Rowan is in their sights. Rowan must rely on Max McDaniels and David Menlo and hope that their combined powers can stop Prusias's war machine before it's too late... -
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![Broken Skies by Veronica Douglas, Linsey Hall]()
Broken Skies by Veronica Douglas, Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI must risk everything.I’ve become what I feared most, and a demon is hunting me for my power. He’s opened a portal to the underworld, and I’m the last piece in his puzzle. If he captures me, he’ll use my magic to desolate the world.The only person who can help me is Damian Malek, a cursed angel. He’s sexy, powerful, and ruthless, and we can’t seem to stay apart... -
![A Witch’s Revenge by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Witch’s Revenge by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYe screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.Growing up with five older brothers taught me how to take a hit. Lucky for me because the hits I take as a druid make me yearn for the good old days of sucker-punches, rope burn, and steamroller.There’s no turning back and honestly—I wouldn’t if I could... -
![A Dragon's Dare by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Dragon's Dare by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLife is a balance—at least that’s what I’m told by people smarter than me.Try as I might to spend quality time with Sloan, family, friends, and companion animals my magnet of mayhem often has other ideas.Adulting is hard.So when I move an adolescent dragon into my backyard why don’t I anticipate the craziness that will ensue?Maybe Sloan’s right and I am ridiculous.I like to think I’m an optimist...Categorized as:
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![A Family Oath by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Family Oath by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsYe screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.Since being marked as the heir apparent I’ve been stabbed, kidnapped, black-listed, tortured, targeted, and accused of being the cause of pretty much every magical mishap that’s hit the streets of Toronto.To some, I’m a nuisance, to others a curiosity, and others still—a problem to be eliminated.Whatevs, haters gotta hate...Categorized as:
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Dead Heat by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt isn’t easy being the liminal deity of a multirealm crossroads, as Lorelei Clay can attest. There are the typical issues, of course, like a wayward god stumbling into Wild Acres, and then there are the more pressing ones…Like an incubus who wakes up with a mysterious mark on his chest and a timer on his life.And the demon with an urgent message for Kane...Categorized as:
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Pegasus and the Origins of Olympus by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA deadly plague is causing the Olympians to fade one by one.As Emily watches Pegasus slip away she is determined to save him and embarks on a quest that takes her back in time to the deadly war between the Olympians and the Titans.In the race to save Pegasus, will Olympus find its true Hero? it's time for the original battle to be fought once again..Categorized as:
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![Promise of Wrath by Steve McHugh]()
Promise of Wrath by Steve McHugh
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA powerful sorcerer. A forgotten past. Hellequin is back, and the end is near. A terrible storm is brewing in London, and Nathan Garrett, the sorcerer known as Hellequin, is the only one who can stop it.But his enemies have other plans... -
![Jake's Magical Market by J.R. Mathews]()
Jake's Magical Market by J.R. Mathews
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMeddling gods. A magical card system. An apocalypse no one could have predicted.Jake is working at the neighborhood market under his apartment when the world ends. He expected nuclear war, a computer virus, or even climate change burning everyone to a crisp to bring about the downfall of civilization...Categorized as:
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![Rise of the Fae by Linsey Hall]()
Rise of the Fae by Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDarkness rises. But so do I. The false queen has taken everything from me. My throne, my people, and worst of all, my mate. Her dark curse has stolen Tarron’s mind and compels him to try kill me.I’ll do anything to cure him and stop her. When a prophecy tells me to go find the Dragon Bloods, I know I’ll be walking into a deadly situation. It won’t stop me... -
![Pegasus and the New Olympians by Kate O'Hearn]()
Pegasus and the New Olympians by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen reports reach Olympus of a Pegasus 'double' sighted on Earth, suspicions are aroused. Emily and Pegasus must fly back to her world where they discover a sinister conspiracy that will pit Olympian against human in a war involving friends and enemies on either side...Categorized as:
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Dragonwatch by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsIn the hidden dragon sanctuary of Wyrmroost, Celebrant the Just, King of the Dragons, plots his revenge. He has long seen the sanctuaries as prisons, and he wants nothing more than to overthrow his captors and return the world to the Age of Dragons, when he and his kind ruled and reigned without borders. The time has come to break free and reclaim his power... -
![Dark Glass by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
Dark Glass by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes, being immortal can get you killed. When Fate pays Simon a visit accusing him of disrupting causality, she makes him an offer he can’t refuse—become mortal or die.There’s only one small problem.In order to become mortal, Simon must find the goddess, Kali the Destroyer, and convince her to remove her curse... -
![Forged in Magical Fire (Midlife Witchery, #5) by Brenda Trim]()
Forged in Magical Fire (Midlife Witchery, #5) by Brenda Trim
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGuess who just discovered her Phoenix lineage? I'd rather go back to just being cursed. Hot flashes have nothing on bursting into flames...Imps are taking over Cottlehill Wilds, wreaking havoc at every turn. Chasing them around my store with unreliable magic, while not alerting the mundies, is harder than raising twins... -
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Pegasus and the Fight for Olympus by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsReborn as the Flame of Olympus, Emily must embrace her new powers and responsibilities. But all she wants is to return to her world, where her father remains a prisoner of the sinister government agency, the CRU...Categorized as:
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![Mobius by Garon Whited]()
Mobius by Garon Whited
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFaced with war and the end of the world, Eric--or Halar the First, King of Karvalen--must find a way to stop a godlike entity bent on his destruction. His quest will be no easy thing, not a straight line to his goal, but even he can't anticipate just how far it will lead him on this epic journey... -
![Cast in Wisdom by Michelle Sagara]()
Cast in Wisdom by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSOMETHING IS WAKINGThe fiefs that exist at the heart of the city of Elantra are home to sentient Towers that guard the world against the incursion of Shadow. But between the fiefs exists the gray world of the border zone. In it, geography changes between one passage across a border and the next. The rules of magic are different there—and yet somehow familiar to Kaylin Neya... -
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The Last Hunter: Lament by Jeremy Robinson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn all the days since my kidnapping, breaking and transformation into a hunter at the hands of the half-human, half-demon Nephilim, my life has been a mass of chaotic actions and reactions to the horrors of the Antarctic underworld. I have battled unnatural monsters, fled for my life, and sacrificed everything -- or thought I had, when I stepped through the gates of Tartarus... -
![All That Lives Must Die by Eric S. Nylund]()
All That Lives Must Die by Eric S. Nylund
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEliot and Fiona Post are twins whose parental clans are foes. Mom is Immortal goddess Atropos, eldest Fate. Dad is Infernal Lucifer, Satan. High School is Paxington, where gods and goddesses, warriors and sorcerers, learn to harness their powers. Classmates are allies in battle or threats to your life. To flunk is to die. Only the toughest graduate... -
![Twilight Rebel by Annabel Chase]()
Twilight Rebel by Annabel Chase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Wild has always had its share of threats. For most of us, that threat involves a dental deformity, a hankering for juicy veins, and a superiority complex.But that all changes when one of the villages is brutally attacked.Once again I find myself tackling the region’s problems, along with my merry band of werewolves and powerful new allies... -
![Silver Clouds Dirty Sky by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
Silver Clouds Dirty Sky by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsLondon Bridge is falling...but it's not their fault...mostly. Montague and Strong have left the building-in fact, they’ve left the continent. When a teleportation circle sends them to London, The Penumbra Consortium-and older, darker version of the Dark Council requests Montague & Strong look into the murder of the leading demonologist, Mage Nigel Warrenton... -
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![WarMage: Unrelenting by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
WarMage: Unrelenting by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaven Alby is graduating from her first year at Fowler Academy. There are parties and dates with William and a long summer with friends, just like any other teenager with a large dragon.Until a letter arrives from her grandfather.Magic is returning to Brighton. But not everyone is ready to handle it.It’s a race against the fear spreading through Lomberdoon...Categorized as:
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![Shadow Sworn by Jess Mountifield]()
Shadow Sworn by Jess Mountifield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll things come to an end.Hiding in the shadows works for Aella and her dragon for a while, but dragons grow.With the world still in the dark about the existence of anything mythical, Aella must try and keep out of sight. But she’s living in one of the busiest cities in the world... -
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Trial By Fire by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter a brief visit to the Blighted Lands, in hopes of recovering something useful from Shadye’s Dark Fortress, Emily returns to Whitehall for her fourth year, bracing herself for the exams that will determine her future. But as she resumes her education, she discovers that the shadows of the past are hanging over the school...Categorized as:
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![The Second Siege by Henry H. Neff]()
The Second Siege by Henry H. Neff
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Tapestry series continues to weave threads of fantasy, mythology, science fiction, and mystery into a wholly original adventure that appeals to fans of everything from Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings to The X-Men. Genre-blending and fully illustrated, The Tapestry novels have caught the attention of middle-grade and young adult readers alike—and the series is only getting bigger... -
![Embrace by Stacey Rourke]()
Embrace by Stacey Rourke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhether she likes it or not, eighteen year old Celeste Garrett has come to terms with being the Chosen One. She knew having a "normal life" would be tricky, between intense training sessions and epic demonic battles, but she didn't know at what cost it would come. That is, until a dear friend is harmed by the malicious forces hunting her... -
![Hunted by Steve McHugh]()
Hunted by Steve McHugh
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCursed by witches centuries ago, Remy Roax was content with living his long life as a half-man/half-fox. But when he learned he had had undiscovered powers, he had no choice but to learn how to use them... -
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Moonbeam by Adrienne Woods
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMoonbeam takes place 10 years after last novel, Starlight.What if your 'what if' becomes an option...Categorized as:
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![Solatium by Becca Mills]()
Solatium by Becca Mills
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeth Ryder’s dangerously sexy and seemingly all-powerful boss has disappeared, leaving an increasingly desperate group of Nolanders — and one inept Second — in charge of policing other-worldly activity across much of North America... -
![The Four Nations Tournament by James E. Wisher]()
The Four Nations Tournament by James E. Wisher
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFour Nations. One Champion. After a long Autumn, Conryu Koda is ready for a rest. His hopes are dashed when Chief Kane asks for another favor. Ratings are down for the Four Nations Tournament and having the world’s only male wizard participate is just the thing to give them a boost. An exhausted Conryu has no interest in playing in an event broadcast world wide... -
![The Emperor's Wolves by Michelle Sagara]()
The Emperor's Wolves by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSet in the bestselling world of The Chronicles of Elantra, THE EMPEROR'S WOLVES is a prequel spin-off based on a fan-favorite character, and broadens the beloved fantasy world with another action-packed tale of intrigue and magic.As an orphan scrounging in the lawless slums, young Severn Handred didn't have the luxury of believing in anything beyond his own survival... -
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![The Drowned Vault by N.D. Wilson]()
The Drowned Vault by N.D. Wilson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFans of both Percy Jackson and Indiana Jones will be captivated by the lost civilizations, ancient secrets, and buried treasure found in the second book of the Ashtown Burials series, action-packed adventure by N. D. Wilson, the author of Leepike Ridge and the 100 Cupboards trilogy...Categorized as:
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![All Dwarf'ed Up by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
All Dwarf'ed Up by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDwarf the Bounty Hunter’s going to Portland, Oregon, and the hounds are going with him.Eight humans all marked with dark magic are losing their mind, terrified of a demon that doesn’t exist. Keep Portland Weird just took on a whole new meaning. They need a bounty hunter.Johnny Walker is ready to clean up the streets and get back to his quiet front porch in the Everglades. He’s that good...Categorized as:
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![The Awakening by James E. Wisher]()
The Awakening by James E. Wisher
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNothing has gone right for Conryu Koda since learning he’s a wizard. On his first day at The North American Alliance’s Arcane Academy he’s greeted by protestors and pelted with tomatoes. On the second day he nearly dies in a magical ritual. It’s all downhill from there... -
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Hellhound Blues: A Brew & Chew Adventure by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA hungry hellhound is a dangerous hellhound. When the bond Peaches shares with Simon is interrupted, Peaches knows something is wrong. He must locate Simon before his body begins to expand. With nowhere to turn, Peaches visits their new next-door neighbor, Cecelia, an eight-year-old ice mage, and Tristan’s new apprentice... -
![Wicked Wish by Veronica Douglas, Linsey Hall]()
Wicked Wish by Veronica Douglas, Linsey Hall
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’m at the mercy of a fallen angel.I work for the Order of Magica, the supernatural version of the FBI. Sounds fun, right? Except I spend my days chained to my desk, writing reports, and wishing that I was out solving crimes.Well, be careful what you wish for.When my best friend is abducted, my life in Chicago turns upside down... -
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Black Frost by John Conroe
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat would you do to protect a loved one? Would you kill? Widower Ian Moore will do almost anything to protect his daughter from a threat that comes straight out of our darkest fairytales.If he has his way he'll prove that Ashley was the absolutely worst target they could have picked.In fact, you might want to take notes, 'cause your family may be next... -
![Go Dwarf Yourself by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Go Dwarf Yourself by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 17 ratings"One of the best damn bounty hunters. Period." James BrownstoneJohnny Walker was a good bounty hunter in his day. James Brownstone good.But everybody has a line. Johnny found his when his teenage daughter was murdered. Who was the killer? Even Johnny couldn’t figure it out...Categorized as:
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![Das ewige Feuer by Julia Dippel]()
Das ewige Feuer by Julia Dippel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGeheime Organisationen und eine verbotene Liebe.Ari hält sich für ein ganz normales Scheidungskind: Sie lebt bei ihrer labilen Mutter, verabscheut ihren reichen Vater und jobbt neben der Schule, um sich ein Auto leisten zu können. Doch all ihre durchschnittlichen Sorgen rücken schlagartig in den Hintergrund, als übernatürliche Wesen versuchen, sie zu töten... -
![Templar Scrolls by Ines Johnson]()
Templar Scrolls by Ines Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNia and Loren return for another action-packed adventure...this time in Camelot, with King Arthur and his knights of the round table!When an ancient relic of Camelot goes missing, who do Arthur and his knights call? Nia Rivers, ancient immortal and archaeologist extraordinaire, of course.Nia jumps at the chance to go to Camelot, especially since she's been banned in the past... -
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Burn by Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill a woman with no memory be the salvation of her people… or the means of their final destruction? Nara Velez wakes in a prison pod with no idea how she got there. She quickly learns that things have drastically changed during the time she can’t remember—and not just with her situation. The Mareritt—an ancient enemy—now control most of Arleeon and treat her people little better than slaves...Categorized as:
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![Deadlines & Dryads by Rebecca Chastain]()
Deadlines & Dryads by Rebecca Chastain
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGetting the scoop might cost Kylie and her gargoyle companion their lives... Dryads are a reclusive, passive species—or they used to be. Overnight, the peaceful woodland creatures have turned violent, attacking travelers with crude weapons and whipping the trees of their grove into a ferocious frenzy...Categorized as:
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![Breaking Chaos by Ben Galley]()
Breaking Chaos by Ben Galley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe endgame has begun. The battle for the emperor’s throne grows ever fiercer. The City of Countless Souls cowers behind locked doors as the whims of the downtrodden and the powerful bring the great game of Araxes to its chaotic conclusion.With the soulblade at his hip and magic in his soul, Caltro’s freedom is almost within reach...Categorized as:
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Wings on My Back by Alex Sapegin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnjoy the complete series now. Get ready for breathtaking battles: it’s time to sharpen the swords and prepare the magic scrolls. Let the adventure begin! Although Andy has already adapted to his dragon form, he still struggles to make sense of his very human feelings from his previous life. Now he goes forward to the biggest city on the continent...Categorized as:
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![Roots and Wings by Talia Jager]()
Roots and Wings by Talia Jager
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKassia has been given a second chance at life. Everything is finally getting back to normal – she’s back at school with her friends boyfriend. The school is recovering from the recent demon battle. Then a young man shows up claiming to be her brother and tells her their parents are in danger. Soon, she finds herself on a mission to find them, only to find out everything isn't what it seems... -
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Elemental Earth by Maddy Edwards
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGolden Falls University in the New York countryside is a wonder to behold. When most of the junior class from Paranormal Public University, along with two chaperons - including Charlotte's boyfriend Keller - visit Golden Falls for the semester, their first impression is that it is an idyllic place... -
![Prince of Shadows by Annette Marie]()
Prince of Shadows by Annette Marie
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTengu. Lord of Crows. Prince of Shadows. Long before his name was feared by yokai across the realm, he was a dying raven with silver eyes.Return to the world of yokai and magic in this Red Winter short story, exclusively for subscribers of the author's newsletter...
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