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Undying by Steve McHugh
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA new chapter in the Hellequin Chronicles Saga.Nearly fifty years ago, the small Welsh village of Anfarwol was the scene of a series of brutal murders. Since then, multiple people have met with accidents, or gone missing never to be found, while those responsible have evaded detection for decades... -
![My Magical Life to Live (Midlife Witchery, #4) by Brenda Trim]()
My Magical Life to Live (Midlife Witchery, #4) by Brenda Trim
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere's no magic in any realm that can fix this mess. I've just got to dig in and get to work.One day I'm fighting beside my best friends in the Fae realm, and the next I can't light a candle without burning down my house.I always thought witches weren't supposed to have hot flashes unless we were cursed.But then the day came when I discovered that I'm cursed... -
![Dragonwatch, Book 3: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull]()
Dragonwatch, Book 3: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsCursed by the Key of Forgetting, Seth has lost all memory of his past—his relationships, his experiences, and who he really is. For now he will align with his new mentor, Ronodin, the dark unicorn, who takes him to the Phantom Isle, the secret gateway to the Under Realm. Though Seth is not formally a prisoner, Ronodin wants to use him and his shadow charmer powers for his own dark ends... -
![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... -
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![Pegasus and the Rise of the Titans by Kate O'Hearn]()
Pegasus and the Rise of the Titans by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsJoin Emily and Pegasus as the legend continues in a new epic adventure ...The ancient rivalry between the Olympians and the Titans, thought long over, is rekindled - but this time the Titans have a secret weapon that can rival the power of the Flame of Olympus. The balance of power is tipped in Saturn's favour now that he has found his own Flame of Titus... -
![Dangerous Ways by R.R. Virdi]()
Dangerous Ways by R.R. Virdi
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom the Dragon Award-nominated author, R.R. Virdi.Jonathan Hawthorne has lived over a century beholden to one rule: do not meddle in mortal affairs. He's broken it twice. So when he crosses paths with Cassidy Winters, he's forced to interfere again.Strike three. And the third time's not the charm.Hawthorne is swept along as Cassidy slips through the cracks in reality... -
![Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull]()
Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWar has come to the dragon sanctuaries of the world and nowhere is the danger more intense than at Wyrmroost. After a humiliating defeat at the hands of Kendra and Seth, Celebrant, King of Dragons, prepares to unleash his fury and take control of his native preserve. Armed with information from a new ally Ronodin, the dark unicorn, Celebrant seeks a legendary talisman the dominion stone... -
![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... -
![Magical Yule Tidings (Midlife Witchery #7) by Brenda Trim]()
Magical Yule Tidings (Midlife Witchery #7) by Brenda Trim
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI've mastered my magic, faced down demons, and killed an evil Fae king. There isn't much I can't do. Except tell my kids I'm a powerful witch-Fae hybrid.My kids return home to Pymm's Pondside for the holidays. Before I can tell them about my magic, a pixie, and a mermaid blow my cover. Their shock is expected, but not their anger... -
![Pegasus and the Fight for Olympus by Kate O'Hearn]()
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... -
![The Bone Whistle by K.B. Hoyle]()
The Bone Whistle by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarcy burned with the pain of knowing she’d failed. What happened when a prophecy didn’t come true? It must not have been much of a prophecy in the first place. And if they couldn’t trust in that, then they couldn’t trust in anything at all. Thrust back into Alitheia through unexpected means, Darcy winds up alone, scared, and without her recent memory...Categorized as:
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![Death Incarnate by James E. Wisher]()
Death Incarnate by James E. Wisher
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe End is Here. For centuries the governments of the world have kept the half-elf Morgana locked in a prison where she couldn’t use her magic. Now her fanatical followers are on the verge of setting her free. Meanwhile, the best hope of defeating her is trapped in an inter-dimensional library unaware of the chaos engulfing the Alliance...Categorized as:
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![The Hallowed Knight by Jenn Stark]()
The Hallowed Knight by Jenn Stark
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 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... -
![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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![The Morrigan's Curse by Dianne K. Salerni]()
The Morrigan's Curse by Dianne K. Salerni
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this third and final book in the series that VOYA recommends “for fans of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter,” the war over the Eighth Day continues—and there’s more at stake than ever before.The battle between Kin and Transitioners that’s been brewing for centuries has come to a head... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![The Chronicles of Spiderwick: A Grand Tour of the Enchanted World, Navigated by Thimbletack by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black]()
The Chronicles of Spiderwick: A Grand Tour of the Enchanted World, Navigated by Thimbletack by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTheir world is closer than you think! From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes an interactive look at the world of Spiderwick.Take a tour with Thimbletack, resident and caretaker of the Spiderwick mansion, as he guides you through his scrapbook and personal collection of faerie artifacts... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![Shadowmagic: Prince of Hazel and Oak by John Lenahan]()
Shadowmagic: Prince of Hazel and Oak by John Lenahan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe eagerly-awaited sequel to Shadowmagic. Having returned to the real world from Tir Na Nog at the end of the last book, our hero Conor finds himself arrested for the murder of his father. When he explains to the cops that his dad is safe and well and enjoying life as king of a land of elves, imps and banshees they understandably think he is a nutcase... -
![Born of Water by A.L. Knorr]()
Born of Water by A.L. Knorr
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.A mysterious shipwreck could unlock ancient powers… or send her to a watery grave.Targa MacAuley feels more at home on dry land than in the watery realm of her mermaid ancestors. After 17 years on solid ground, she fears she’ll never grow into the creature her mother hoped she’d become... -
![The Demigod Files by Rick Riordan]()
The Demigod Files by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHow do you handle an encounter with Medusa on the New Jersey interstate? What's the best way to take down a minotaur? Become an expert on everything in Percy's world with this must-have guide to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Complete with interviews, puzzles, games, and original short stories by Rick Riordan... -
![To Walk in the Way of Lions by H. Leighton Dickson]()
To Walk in the Way of Lions by H. Leighton Dickson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe conclusion to the sweeping epic that began in 'To Journey in the Year of the Tiger'. 'To Walk in the Way of Lions' picks up where Journey leaves off, in the harsh deserts of Khanisthan... -
![Witch's Soul by Emma L. Adams]()
Witch's Soul by Emma L. Adams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing the sole survivor of a notorious witch coven who dealt in forbidden magic isn't as fun as it sounds. I might have stopped an evil spirit from taking over my body, but now another rogue necromancer is on the loose, harnessing power by sacrificing innocent humans... -
![Atlantis Rising by James E. Wisher]()
Atlantis Rising by James E. Wisher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsConryu’s life was supposed to be peaceful after the fall of Morgana. Two months living on the floating island and working on bikes have been among the best of his life. But that all changes when Jemma St. Simmons, Director of the Ministry of Magic in London, contacts him looking for help. Conryu is forced once more to get involved in a dangerous magical situation...Categorized as:
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![Shadowghast by Thomas Taylor, Tom Booth]()
Shadowghast by Thomas Taylor, Tom Booth
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the third mysterious tale of Eerie-on-Sea, it’s almost Ghastly Night, and the Shadowghast—an ancient spirit in a lantern—lurks in wait for the power to enslave the town... -
![The Raven's Shadow by James E. Wisher]()
The Raven's Shadow by James E. Wisher
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDeath gathers in the shadow of the floating island. Conryu returns home after an eventful first year at school, eager for a quiet summer vacation with his best friends. Unfortunately, it is not to be. Just days after he arrives home, the Le Fay Society broadcasts its demands and his life is at the top of the list... -
![The Chimera Jar by James E. Wisher]()
The Chimera Jar by James E. Wisher
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDefeat a three-headed fire breathing monster? All in a day’s work for the world’s only male wizard. Conryu returns to the academy after surviving his first semester by the narrowest of margins. Little does he know the monstrous threats waiting for him in the second half of the year... -
![Wrath of the Dragon Czar by James E. Wisher]()
Wrath of the Dragon Czar by James E. Wisher
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA bodyguard… really? Sentinel city is quickly recovering from the events of the month earlier. Conryu Koda, the world’s only male wizard, and, many would say, savior of the city, is enjoying the last few days of his summer vacation. His enjoyment comes to a screeching halt when he gets a call from Orin Kane, the chief of the city's Department of Magic... -
![The Curse of the King by Peter Lerangis]()
The Curse of the King by Peter Lerangis
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPercy Jackson meets Indiana Jones in the New York Times bestselling epic adventure Seven Wonders!The Curse of the King is the fourth book in a five-book series by master storyteller Peter Lerangis... -
![Demigods and Monsters by Raye Wagner]()
Demigods and Monsters by Raye Wagner
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCan Apollo’s curse be broken? Seventeen-year-old Hope Nicholas is done running. Apollo’s curse has ruled her entire life, limiting her choices and robbing her of the things that matter most. But she refuses to live in fear any longer. In fact, she’s ready to do whatever it takes to break the god’s power over her existence... -
![The Three Furies by Kaza Kingsley]()
The Three Furies by Kaza Kingsley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAnother task, even more dangerous than the previous ones, befalls Erec in the fourth book in the series. He must literally face his worst nightmares to succeed, but he isn’t sure if he can overcome his fears. On top of a contest he must win to continue his rise to King, he must also save Bethany, who has been entranced by Baskania, and deal with his inevitable transformation into a dragon... -
![Game of Stars by Sayantani DasGupta]()
Game of Stars by Sayantani DasGupta
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhen the Demon Queen shows up in her bedroom, smelling of acid and surrounded by evil-looking bees, twelve-year-old Kiranmala is uninterested. After all, it's been four months since she last heard from her friends in the Kingdom Beyond, the alternate dimension where she was born as an Indian princess... -
![Ashes of Gold by J. Elle]()
Ashes of Gold by J. Elle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHalf god and half human, Rue has made a vow to restore the magic that the Chancellor and the Grays have stolen from the Ghizoni and take back their land; she has more fully embraced her identity among the people of Yiyo Peak, but she is also from East Row in Houston, and girls from East Row do not give in to oppressors... -
![Arise by Skye Malone]()
Arise by Skye Malone
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChloe hoped that going home would keep her enemies away from her. She thought she could trust her parents to protect her, no matter how much they feared mermaids and the ocean. It nearly cost her life to find out she was wrong.Surviving a mad scientist and Noah’s bloodthirsty relatives was only the beginning, however... -
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![The Warble by Victoria Simcox]()
The Warble by Victoria Simcox
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKristina receives an unusual Christmas gift which transports her to the land of Bernovem.In Bernovem, she is honored as "the chosen one" the only one who can release the land from Queen Sentiz's control.To save Bernovem, she must place the gift she was given, the famous "Warble" in its resting place... -
![Girl Giant and the Monkey King by Van Hoang]()
Girl Giant and the Monkey King by Van Hoang
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom debut author Van Hoang comes Girl Giant and the Monkey King, a tale packed with magic, adventure, and middle-school woes—perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Roshani Chokshi. Eleven-year-old Thom Ngho is keeping a secret: she’s strong. Like suuuuper strong. Freakishly strong. And it’s making it impossible for her to fit in at her new middle school... -
![Shadow Magic: Six Strong Heroines of Urban Fantasy by Aimee Easterling, Pippa DaCosta]()
Shadow Magic: Six Strong Heroines of Urban Fantasy by Aimee Easterling, Pippa DaCosta
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDive into six full-length urban fantasy novels by USA Today and national bestselling authors! Escape into tales of shifters and sorceresses, gamers and bakers, demons and artifact hunters, plus one very mischievous Norse god. Full of adventure, mystery, romance, and plenty of snark, these novels will immerse you in magical worlds while you turn pages far into the night... -
![The Secret of Grim Hill by Linda DeMeulemeester]()
The Secret of Grim Hill by Linda DeMeulemeester
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCat Peters just transferred to Darkmont High and is already desperate to get out. When she hears that Grimoire, the private school nearby, is offering scholarships to the winners of a Halloween soccer match, Cat jumps at the chance. Her little sister, Sookie, and their bookworm neighbor, Jasper, try to tell her there's something .. -
![Demigods of Olympus: An Interactive Adventure by Rick Riordan]()
Demigods of Olympus: An Interactive Adventure by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsYou are the demigod, and your quest begins! Use your skills in this interactive and customizable e-book. Combining four short stories, "The Two-Headed Guidance Counselor," "The Library of Deadly Weapons," "My Demon Satyr Tea Party,” and "My Personal Zombie Apocalypse," your choices will have consequences in this demigod adventure... -
![The Fall of the Templar by Derek Benz, J.S. Lewis]()
The Fall of the Templar by Derek Benz, J.S. Lewis
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe action-packed third installment of the legend of the GREY GRIFFINS!The epic battle between the Grey Griffins and forces of evil continues, as Max, Harley, and Natalia face off against Morgan La Fey and Lord Sumner. The friends also struggle to find a way to save Ernie, who remains trapped in an enchanted coma, and Max must come to terms with his father's most wicked betrayal... -
![The Summer King by O.R. Melling]()
The Summer King by O.R. Melling
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"The second book in the critically acclaimed Chronicles of Faerie series" In this book, which "School Library Journal" called lyrical and mesmerizing, eighteen-year-old Laurel arrives in Ireland on the anniversary of her sisters mysterious death, to take up her twins failed mission to find the Summer King and save Faerie... -
![Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide by Mary-Jane Knight]()
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide by Mary-Jane Knight
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt's the handbook no half-blood should be without: a fully illustrated, in-depth guide to gods, monsters, and all things Percy. This novelty companion to the best-selling series comes complete with trading cards, full-color diagrams, and maps, all packaged in a handy, "manual-size" POB with a crisp, magnetic flap enclosure... -
![Billy the Kid and the Vampyres of Vegas by Michael Scott]()
Billy the Kid and the Vampyres of Vegas by Michael Scott
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsYears before Sophie and Josh Newman met Nicholas Flamel, two legendary warriors fought together for the first time. Billy the Kid and Scathach the Shadow. Now that lost story can be told . . . Billy the Kid is immortal. And being immortal means following unpredictable paths... -
![Fire World by Chris d'Lacey]()
Fire World by Chris d'Lacey
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAfter destroying a trace of dark fire, David, Zanna, and the Pennykettle dragons vanished. In a brand-new world, Co:per:nica, which runs parallel to that of Crescent Lane, firebirds roam the ancient librarium, a museum for books. But when 12-year-old David and Rosanna accidentally injure one of the firebirds, they are suddenly thrust into a remarkable adventure... -
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![Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo by Rick Riordan]()
Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe trouble starts when Apollo introduces Percy and his friend Grover the satyr to the Chryseae Celedones. Three golden women--living statues--appear in front of them, and sing one blissful chord. Apollo has a concert tonight at Mount Olympus, and he needs the Celedones as his backup singers. But there should be a quartet, not a trio--one of the singers has gone rogue... -
![The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide by Rick Riordan]()
The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsFans of The Kane Chronicles series will adore this gorgeous primer on the people, places, gods, and creatures found in Rick Riordan's #1 New York Times bestselling series... -
![Desolation by Derek Landy]()
Desolation by Derek Landy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsReeling from their bloody encounter in New York City at the end of Demon Road, Amber and Milo flee north. On their trail are the Hounds of Hell – five demonic bikers who will stop at nothing to drag their quarries back to their unholy master... -
![Monster War by Dean Lorey]()
Monster War by Dean Lorey
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCharlie is in big troubleDangeroos, Mimics, Netherstalkers, and worse are everywhere, and the danger to our world has never been greater. The Named have succeeded in summoning the Queen of Nightmares, a villain so terrible that only one person can stop her--Charlie Benjamin, armed with the Sword of Sacrifice... -
![The Crystal Prison by Robin Jarvis]()
The Crystal Prison by Robin Jarvis
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis terrifying second novel of the Deptford Mice Trilogy is now in paperback. When the Deptford Mice flee to the countryside, they never expect to find themselves embroiled in a series of murders. The country mice suspect that headstrong city mouse, Audrey, is the culprit. But the truth is far more sinister-for Jupiter now reaches vengefully from the dead... -
![The Last Fairy-Apple Tree by Emily Rodda]()
The Last Fairy-Apple Tree by Emily Rodda
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEnter the Realm of Wonder...Jessie's had amazing adventures in the magical Realm. She's flown with the flower fairies and swum with the mermaids!Now Jessie's grandmother senses something wrong in the Realm...
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