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Emperor's Throne by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThree against one is not the best odds in any fight. But does she dare gamble on making an enemy into an ally? The final installment in the USAT and WSJ bestselling epic urban fantasy that readers have been waiting for! There might be no rest for the wicked, but there’s no rest for the exhausted either... -
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The Mask Falling by Samantha Shannon
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsDreamwalker Paige Mahoney has eluded death again. Snatched from the jaws of captivity and consigned to a safe house in the Scion Citadel of Paris, she finds herself caught between those factions that seek Scion's downfall and those who would kill to protect the Rephaim's puppet empire.The mysterious Domino Program has plans for Paige, but she has ambitions of her own in this new citadel...Categorized as:
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Dragon's Ground by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWe survived the land of the Witch’s Reign, that much is true. But our arrival home is far from welcome. My idiot brother has taken it upon himself to ride off in search of a mythical healer, someone who might help him walk again. Assuming she doesn’t eat him first. Because she’s a dragon and happens to reside in the deepest reaches of the Dragon’s Ground. Like I said, idiot... -
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The Cheat Code by Misba
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAfter the terrible encounters with the war heroes, the Intuitionist, Kusha, is on the verge of breaking all promises she gave to her friends and family. Worse: both the war heroes might become aware of her power—her intuition, for she is their shortcut, for she is their cheat code. Both the Mesmerizer and the Monk need cheat codes to win at their games... -
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![The Forgotten Queen by Kortney Keisel]()
The Forgotten Queen by Kortney Keisel
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's trying to remember. He's trying to pretend. Sydria Hasler is a blank slate. After a tragic accident, her images of the past have vanished. All she wants is to get her memory back and return home—wherever home is. But the more she rebuilds her past, the more she wants to fight for a future with King Marx. Too bad it's all a sham... -
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Catharsis by Travis Bagwell
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThis is an alternate cover edition for B01J0E8Z8A On paper, Jason has a great life. He attends a prestigious private school on scholarship and his parents are reasonably well off. Yet life hasn't been easy for Jason. He has spent most of high school being tormented by both the students and faculty and his parents are never home. Frustrated and alone, his one escape has always been video games... -
![The Left Behind Complete Set, Series 1-12 by Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins]()
The Left Behind Complete Set, Series 1-12 by Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe complete 12-book series that has sold over 63 million copies!Read the books that launched a cultural phenomenon!“This is the most successful Christian fiction series ever.”—Publishers Weekly“Combines Tom Clancy–like suspense with touches of romance, high-tech flash, and biblical references.”—New York Times“Call it what you like, the Left Behind series . . -
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Wyvern's Gold by A.H. Hadley
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDragons are a myth. Heroes are a reality.Six hundred years ago, humans retreated underground. Our Elders said our sins were why. Ever since, the battle between Heaven and Hell has raged on Earth's surface. Only becoming truly righteous can save us.It was a lie.Stories of dragons willing to devour us and wild men who will torture us keep the population in line... -
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Life After Legend by Marie Lu
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIf you’ve always wanted to know what happened after June and Day’s second first meeting, you can find out in this LEGEND short story.The story was a offered as a bonus for those who preordered Warcross... -
![The High Auction by Misba]()
The High Auction by Misba
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the near future, a machinist, a monk, and a mesmerizer are looking for the Source of the universe, but among the ancient scriptures, they only find the devil …Few humans in the future find the secrets of what words and sounds can do, for the Apocalypse and war have led them to evolve in mind and physique. Two of them end World War III with just a four-minute speech... -
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Evolution by Travis Bagwell
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAfter exiting Awaken Online to find himself holding a knife and standing over two dead bodies, Jason is now being investigated for murder. To make matters worse, Claire has stumbled upon evidence of Alfred's involvement in the incident and the CPSC is circling - just waiting for Cerillion Entertainment to make a mistake... -
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Hunted Nightmare: Ascension by L.M. Adams
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI am Jaevia Knightley, Jae for short, a daemon, a mutt, a mix breed, half succubus, half vampire and my world is dying. I am part of a great organization, the Kindred, our only charge, to police the other supernaturals of the worlds. In a twisted turn of fate, it is the Kindred that now need to be policed and saved... -
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Judgment by S.J. West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs Jess deals with the repercussions of Ravan’s latest earth-shattering actions, she soon realizes that not everything is as it seems. Being surrounded by the enemy on all sides, Jess quickly learns who has her back and who wants to stab it... -
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Red: The Heroic Rescue by Ted Dekker
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 38 ratings"We have stepped off the cliff and are falling into madness."The mind-bending pace of "Black" accelerates in "Red," Book Two of Ted Dekker's groundbreaking Circle trilogy. Less than a month ago, Thomas Hunter was a failed writer selling coffee at the Java Hut in Denver. Now he finds himself in a desperate quest to rescue two worlds from collapse... -
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![The Last Lumenian by S.G. Blaise]()
The Last Lumenian by S.G. Blaise
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMOST PRINCESSES NEED SAVING. THIS ONE WILL SAVE YOU.She is a rebel. Lilla is fighting for the refugees's freedom from oppression. The king, her father, lost touch with reality ever since Lilla's mother died. Now everyone else is paying the price.The arrival of Callum, a powerful Teryn general, complicates Lilla's life... -
![A World of Secrets by James Maxwell]()
A World of Secrets by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTaimin and Selena must discover the truth about their world—before it’s too late. In a world of secrets, Taimin and Selena are desperate for answers. They need to discover the truth about their origins and the firewall that borders the wasteland. If they don’t find the hidden path they seek, the citizens of Zorn will die... -
![The Wind's Call by T.A. White]()
The Wind's Call by T.A. White
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsScarred by her past; defined by her future. Eva is a herd mistress without a herd. A tagalong by her own definition. Not thrown away by her people, but rather someone who created a new life for herself when the old one died... -
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The Dreamtrails by Isobelle Carmody
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe adventure continues with acclaimed fantasy author Isobelle Carmody's The Dreamtrails, an omnibus edition of books five and six in the dystopian fantasy the Obernewtyn Chronicles--"Wavesong" and "The Stone Key!" Captured, Elspeth Gordie is drawn deep into the heart of her enemies. Once there, she meets unusual allies and uncovers a devastating plot brewing in their ranks... -
![Survival Quest by Vasily Mahanenko, Василий Маханенко]()
Survival Quest by Vasily Mahanenko, Василий Маханенко
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBarliona: a virtual world jam-packed with monsters, battles-and, predictably, players. Millions of them come to Barliona, looking forward to the things they can't get in real life: elves and magic, dragons and princesses, and unforgettable combat. The game has become so popular that players now choose to spend months online without returning home... -
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Demon Fall by M.J. Haag
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove isn’t blind; it’s devastating.June had her future all planned out, and it never involved hiding in a bunker with her long-term boyfriend during what felt like the end of the world. In fact, surviving the zombie apocalypse never even entered the picture. Yet, that’s exactly what fate gave her.A game of survival. One horror after another. But, at least, she’s not alone... -
![Blood of Eve by Pam Godwin]()
Blood of Eve by Pam Godwin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo years into the aphid plague, there's little hope left. Food and ammo are scarce. The mutated monsters are growing faster, smarter. And the ratio of men to women is millions to one. Mankind faces imminent extinction. But Evie carries a cure for women. Fiercely protected by three men, she sets out to heal as many infected females as possible... -
![The Kingdom Rises by Jonathan Brooks]()
The Kingdom Rises by Jonathan Brooks
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Fortress that the Station Core had constructed was completely destroyed following a particularly brutal attack by superior forces – but they had won, albeit by the skin of their teeth. Fortunately, using his drones and multiple Molecular Converters to clean up the rubble, Milton was able to piece together everyone who had fallen under the Bearilla’s assault... -
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The Seer's Secret by Brittany Fichter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA failing warrior.A prince in pain.A city in the mountain where they and their loved ones hide from Solevar's curse. But this reality will soon shatter. For among the cursed ashes of Solevar, a Seer has been found.Eirin, the king's favored warrior-in-training, is going to fail her combat test. She knows this, as does everyone around her. This comes as no surprise, though... -
![The Rose Mark by Connie Suttle]()
The Rose Mark by Connie Suttle
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSherra We belong to the King--those of us with the black roses tattooed on our left wrist, directly over our pulse. As if every beat of our hearts reminds us that we are not our own. All the women with the fire burning within them are culled, tattooed and taken to the warriors, to provide more energy. Energy that the warriors will then use to defeat the barbarians from the ocean of sand... -
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![The Stone Key by Isobelle Carmody]()
The Stone Key by Isobelle Carmody
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFriend becomes foe and trust is a thing of the past when the Misfits’ most relentless enemy turns Elspeth’s world upside down. Through coercion and mind control, Ariel stands on the cusp of his ultimate revenge—and it falls to Elspeth to rescue a former ally whose mind and body have been manipulated to unleash a plague that will destroy all it touches... -
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Wyrd Blood by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSometimes I wonder what life was like before magic burst into existence, before the Magical War of 810 destroyed our world. What it was like before there were Wyrd Blood, or we were forced into hiding. And that's what I've been doing for years, hiding me and my crew. But that's about to end. My crew is starving and things are getting dire... -
![Thirteen Rising by Romina Russell]()
Thirteen Rising by Romina Russell
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRomina Russell’s epic sci-fi fantasy series reaches its breathtaking conclusion with this fourth and final novel.The master has been unmasked. Rho’s world has been turned upside down... -
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Black Moon by Romina Russell
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBook 3 in the breathtaking sci-fi space saga inspired by astrology that will stun fans of the Illuminae Files and Starbound series. One final secret stands between Rho and the enemy... -
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Fated by Sophie Davis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Epic Conclusion to the Internationally Bestselling Dystopian Romance Series Talia and Erik thought defeating TOXIC was enough. They were very wrong. With enemies approaching from every direction, they're fighting for the existence of their species. Not everyone will survive... -
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Dark Oblivion by G.K. DeRosa, J.N. Colon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere’s no stopping a prophecy. Solaris and Kaige can no longer deny their feelings. And their world is about to pay the ultimate price.Death is quickly spreading through Imera, endangering all the inhabitants of Draconis in the process. Synth is running out, and the nocturnes are becoming dangerously restless... -
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Red Death by Jeff Altabef
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRed Death, by award-winning author Jeff Altabef of the Chosen Series, is a powerful, sweeping, dark dystopian fantasy that combines medieval lore with magic, betrayal, and unforgettable characters.Seventeen-year-old Aaliss graduated at the top of her class and now works as a highly trained Guardian... -
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The Fallen God by T.J. Reynolds
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA building storm. A raging war. A fallen god.Can Dahlia, Madi, and Alysand recruit an army powerful enough to stop the plans of a malicious deity?Having saved Quinn and the town of Taelman's Pond, Dahlia finds herself whisked away into another battle in this endless war. She discovers more about her in-game lineage as a half blood... -
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CASTLE HILLS FALL by Stephen Mezzomo, Boyd Craven Jr.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKyle and Lisa Hunter are living the American dream in their lavish golf course community called Castle Hills. They have it all—a beautiful family, loyal friends, and a luxurious lifestyle. Their daughters are the envy of the community with their blonde hair and stunning looks. Kyle and his best friend, Brett, are die-hard preppers, ready for anything that comes their way...Categorized as:
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Rose and Thorn by Connie Suttle
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCrown Prince Thorn: I felt defeated. Helpless. If Sherra were alive, why didn't she mindspeak to tell me so? Every day, I floundered against that notion—that if she were alive, she'd have contacted me by now. "Don't give up, Thorn," Hunter said softly. "We don't know everything there is to know." "Hunter, every day reminds me of how little we actually do know... -
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![The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure by Storm Constantine]()
The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure by Storm Constantine
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHailed as "a literary fantasist of outstanding power and originality" by Michael Moorcock, Storm Constantine is one of the most exciting and innovative fantasy writers of her generation... -
![The Bewitchments of Love and Hate by Storm Constantine]()
The Bewitchments of Love and Hate by Storm Constantine
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the savage clan of the Wraeththu and the Gelaming of the South prepare for an inevitable war, Calanthe, certain that his beloved Pellaz has been slain by Theide, prepares to seek revenge... -
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The Gift by Bryan M. Litfin
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook two in the Chiveis TrilogyHundreds of years in the future, war and disease have destroyed civilization as we know it. Modern technology has vanished and history is largely forgotten. A struggling society of survivors has just begun to rebuild, creating kingdoms of a feudal order... -
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Fractured by Alexandra Moody
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsElle has discovered a horrifying truth about why she never should have left the ARC. What will happen when the recruiters uncover this too?Find out in the next instalment of The ARC... -
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Stormbreak by Natalie C. Parker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this conclusion to the Seafire trilogy, Caledonia Styx will risk everything--her heart, her crew, and even her life--to defeat Lir and take back the Bullet Seas once and for all.Aric Athair is dead. But the fight for the Bullet Seas is far from over... -
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Wavesong by Isobelle Carmody
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith the end of the wintertime that isolates Obernewtyn from the rest of the world, Farseeker guildmistress Elspeth Gordie again sets out for the lowlands. But she soon finds that not everyone welcomes the changes brought about by the rebellion. There is a traitor among the rebels—a traitor whose hatred of Misfits puts Elspeth in danger as she attempts to thwart an invasion of fanatical Herders... -
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The Threat Below by Jason Latshaw
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Heart-Pounding Dystopian YA Thrill-Ride Three hundred years ago, something arose and pushed humanity to the brink of extinction. Now, a small remnant – the descendants of the few survivors who were able to escape the massacre below – lives above the clouds, on the top of a mountain. But there's been a change. Their water supply is being poisoned... -
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![AlterWorld by D. Rus]()
AlterWorld by D. Rus
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA new pandemic - the perma effect - has taken over Earth of the near future. Whenever you play your favorite online game, beware: your mind might merge with the virtual world and dump its comatose host. Woe be to those stuck forever in Tetris! And still they're the lucky ones compared to those burning alive eternally within the scorched hulls of tank simulators...Categorized as:
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The Farseekers by Isobelle Carmody
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA Children's Book Council of Australia Honor Book In this powerful sequel to Obernewtyn, young Elspeth Gordie-possessed of extraordinary mental powers-has united with others Misfits for refuge on the remote mountain keep of Obernewtyn. Yet the threat from the totalitarian Council to their safety is ever present... -
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![Ashling by Isobelle Carmody]()
Ashling by Isobelle Carmody
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe powerful farseeker Elspeth Gordie is sent to Sutrium, seat of the totalitarian council that rules the Land, to seal an alliance between the secret Misfit community at Obernewtyn and rebel forces... -
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Wolf in Shadow by David Gemmell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe first book in David Gemmell's classic series of Jon Shannow novels... -
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Sea of Silver Light by Tad Williams
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsWith Sea of Silver Light, Tad Williams completes his massive Otherland quartet, one of SF's more intriguing explorations of the eroding boundaries of the human and the nonhuman, the living and the dead. Otherland is a sequence that contains many secrets, and Williams plays fair by unpacking all of them in the final book... -
![A Knack for Metal and Bone by Kim McDougall]()
A Knack for Metal and Bone by Kim McDougall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA royal tinker and a rogue soldier must unite to stop the monsters threatening their city—and unravel the secrets lurking within it. Rowan doesn’t just work with machines—she hears them. The hum of engines, the whisper of gears and wires—they speak to her through the magic that flows from her mech hand... -
![Armageddon's Children by Terry Brooks]()
Armageddon's Children by Terry Brooks
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsTerry Brooks is one of a handful of writers whose work defines modern fantasy fiction. His twenty-three international bestsellers have ranged from the beloved Shannara series to stories that tread a much darker path...Categorized as:
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Sentenced to Troll 2 by S.L. Rowland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGreater challenges. Unsuspected allies. Dangerous enemies.Chad’s thirty-day sentence may be over, but his trolling has just begun. Forsaking his old ways, he fully embraces a future as Chod, the hero of the forest trolls.But life in Isle of Mythos isn’t easy for the barbarian summoner. Chod has angered more than one hero on his quest to save his people from extinction, and they’ve sworn vengeance...Categorized as:
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