Fiction - Fantasy - Historical

Like other high school juniors, Dante appeared to have it all, good grades, friends, a close family. But there was a darker side. As a biracial black kid living in an affluent Atlanta neighborhood, Dante struggled to find his place in a world fixated...

Robyn o' the Hood, the Greenwood King, is growing older along with his band of Wolfsheads. King John has signed Magna Carta, but England still groans beneath his oppression--and now the French are invading. Robyn is offered a pardon for his entire band if...

She owns his heart . . . The Beast rules his soul. Derek Rudliff was an ordinary man...or so he thought. Spared a brutal death, Derek's reward as the future king is to spend eternity with his beloved mortal wife, but he must kill...

"Beautiful, inventive, ambitious and nuts."--The Times (London)"Our nearest contemporary equivalent to Blake, our sweetest-natured screwed-up visionary."--London Evening StandardAlasdair Gray's unique melding of humor and metafiction at once hearken back to Laurence Sterne and sit beside today's literary mash-ups with equal comfort. Old Men in...

Robin of Locksley, Lord of the Hood, continues his mission to help the people of Sherwood against the oppression of the Sheriff of Nottingham, even though his wife Marian, wounded in body and soul, has left him for the safety of Kirklees Priory. Mourning...

In this classic science fiction novel, Romain S馮騁an, a brilliant scientist whose creativity is intimately linked to his erotic experience, particularly in its visual dimension, is struggling to develop a technology to capture and control the "waves of time," which will allow recurrent images...

Ess Fremont already hated her boarding school before discovering the headmistress was trying to steal her inheritance. With her archeologist grandparents presumed dead in South America's turmoil, and her older brother missing, she struck out for freedom. Guided by her grandparents' maxim to always...

Three magic spies. Two clashing empires. A deadly game few survive.Thrown behind enemy lines in a war-torn world, three reluctant misfits embrace the power of their magic to survive their dangerous mission.Ana fled her evil mother. Ion enlisted to help his family. Corbu needed...

Runa Woolsey was born in the small village of Everwood, Scotland, in the year 1270. She was a clever young girl, running half wild in the faewood. When Runa was still a child, her mother died, and she was sent to St. Abbie's Abbey...

A dazzling gothic tale of Faustian bargains, jealousy, and murder set in a spectacular circus, where star-crossed lovers' destinies are forged at an unexpected price--perfect for readers of V. E. Schwab​'s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. In Victorian London, where traveling sideshows are...

Amidst the power and peril of Egypt's 20th Dynasty, a haunting mystery unfurls. As Kassaya embarks on a quest to unravel the truth of Nebtu's disappearance, another woman goes missing - and this time, it's someone very dear to her.As Kassaya's search for answers...

Welcome to Pippington, where motorcars bump down old, city lanes, elegant shoes appear by magic, and an ordinary shoemaker can become a hero. Peter Talbot could use a little magic. Cheap factory-made shoes are putting his shop out of business, his nagging sisters will...

With the knowing eye and fiery voice of an accomplished storyteller, Alice Borchardt takes us back to the amazing world of a re-envisioned Camelot in the continuing Tales of Guinevere. Remarkably strong, magically talented, a match for friend and foe alike, Guinevere has come...

This collection of short stories and poems by Ada Hoffmann traverses extraordinary universes packed with faeries, cyborgs, talking otters, punitive gods, lovestruck sea creatures, fossil hunters, extraterrestrials, and much more. Exploring themes of love and self-existence, community and otherness, and perseverance, Resurrections is a...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid comes a reimagining of Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare's most famous villainess, giving her a voice, a past, and a power that transforms the story men have written for her. "Lady Macbeth doesn't retell Shakespeare so much...

Brenden Vetch has a gift. With an innate sense he cannot explain to himself or describe to others, he connects to the agricultural world, nurturing gardens to flourish and instinctively knowing the healing properties each plant and herb has to offer. But Brenden's gift...

In old Edo, the past was never forgotten. It lived alongside the present in dark corners and in the shadows. In these tales, award-winning author Miyuki Miyabe explores the ghosts of early modern Japan and the spaces of the living world--workplaces, families, and the...

Follow the thrilling journey of Tarlos, the telekinetic prince of Kesh, as he unravels a dark family secret and confronts a murder plot. When the monster that took his mother also kills his twin brother, Tarlos embarks on a quest across the desert in...

"Sorcha's fingers flew to the fey butterfly tattooed on the back of her neck. Sometimes the butterfly brought her joy; other times, inspiration, but always a sense of hope. And she needed all three in this moment for her heart was breaking to see...

As a proud member of Kavadan's elite guard, Cicur Sakeri's life is centered around upholding honor, loyalty, and the unyielding pursuit of justice. However, the reemergence of the enigmatic Adiel outlaw, Vercus Ambrose, sets Cicur's world teetering on the edge of profound upheaval. Tasked...

An ancient relic, an evil power, a magical priestess. As they collide, the fearless, no-holds-barred battle erupts.Ariela is surprised when she arrives in Carthage in yet another unknown time reality. Her mission is guided by ancient divinity and no-one is expecting her-or so she...

The adventures of the two kinds of witch.Author: Gloria MayaISBN-10: 1665512334ISBN-13: 9781665512336Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2021Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d

Fourteen-year-old Maggie Ogden thinks she knows everything there is to know about Grandfather Clement Clarke Moore and his legendary poem, Twas the Night Before Christmas. All this changes Christmas Eve 1854 when Chelsea Manor receives an unexpected visitor - Henry Livingston; a young man...

1821. Thanks to the technique recently discovered by Victor Frankenstein, it is now possible to resurrect the dead. The British Crown put their best man, former Scotland Yard Superintendent Gregory Temple on the trail of criminal mastermind Henri de Belcamp, a.k.a. John Devil, who...

This exciting novel is a brilliant blend of fantasy, myth and history. In AD 60 the Roman Empire occupies Britannia, destroying its ancient culture. Under the leadership of Boudicca, the Iceni rise up against Nero's forces but it is a losing battle. Yet the...

Author: Theodore BrunISBN-10: 1786496151ISBN-13: 9781786496157Publisher: CorvusLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2020Pages: 496Format: Hardcover

Forged in fire. Bound by honor. Haunted by loss. 8th Century Sweden: Erlan Aurvandil, a Viking outlander, has pledged his sword to Sviggar Ivarsson, King of the Sve rs, and sworn enemy of the Danish king Harald Wartooth. But Wartooth, hungry for power, is...

Capitol Cat and Watch Dog is a fictional narrative of magical realism based on historical fact. It is a fantasy tale where whimsical events entertain while educating. A list of main characters appears at the end so readers can research their biographies. A vocabulary...

At the great summer fair at the capital, a little less than a year ago, the Gylden Sirklene challenge--Sommerhjem's ancient way for choosing rulers--was called, forcing Regent Cedric Klingflug to step down. The governing of the country was turned over to an interim ruling...

Ireland 1st Century: In the deep, green depths of the Great Wild, a naked girl awakes in a forest clearing.With no belongings - bar a cloak and a bloody knife - and no memory to guide her, she must adapt and survive in an...

If you knew how dark tomorrow would be, what would you do with today?"This is the magic circus book that I have been looking for all my life."--Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Every Heart A Doorway Ringmaster -- Rin, to those...

Kenny Lawson is an unfulfilled, repressed psychiatrist in Philadelphia who has been haunted by premonitions since childhood. Dreams of a little girl at play are his only nocturnal escape. One night, the girl brings him a message of death. His Hoodoo-practicing Nana reveals that...

When the gods shaped the continent into five kingdoms to be ruled by their progeny, they did not account for the greed of men. When they created the Order from their god-blessed followers to mediate between realms, they neglected to plan against the hoarding...

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Windup Girl and The Water Knife comes a sweeping literary fantasy about the young scion from a ruling-class family who faces rebellion as he ascends to power. "Steeped in poison, betrayal, and debauchery, reading Navola...

Time is an ouroboros Fate has long tortured Pandora and her kin. After years of travails she will soon reach a final decision. If she cannot cut through the Tapestry of Fate, she will instead cut down its weavers.Meanwhile, Kirke finds herself enslaved by...

"Reminiscent of Dan Brown's work but with a tone and momentum all its own, Kelly's yarn will delight thriller fans looking for an exciting read." - Kirkus Reviews "Rich in culture, themes of belief, and the grand implications of its relic, The Malachi Covenant...

As a proud member of Kavadan's elite guard, Cicur Sakeri's life is centered around upholding honor, loyalty, and the unyielding pursuit of justice. However, the reemergence of the enigmatic Adiel outlaw, Vercus Ambrose, sets Cicur's world teetering on the edge of profound upheaval. Tasked...

Nice Victorian ladies don't run off to find legendary lost cities.One trifling little arrest shouldn't have cost Ellie Mallory her job, but it's only the latest in a line of injustices facing any educated woman with archaeological ambitions.When Ellie stumbles across the map to...

When darkness falls, a new guardian emerges. Kateřina Dubová has always aspired to walk in her father's footsteps as a respected journalist, and the Second World War presents a unique opportunity for her to prove her worth to the world. A tip about an...

A lost time traveler, a Comanche warrior, and their love across clashing worlds.As the multiverse threatens to spiral out of control, only a Mender can hold the chaos at bay... at least, that's what Eva's been taught to believe. She's dedicated her life to...

Imagine Greek mythology from the bird's eye view...In 'Pharmakides, ' Alice Abyss twists myths. She creates a world where witches weave stars and herbs are the roots of legends. Each chapter of 'Pharmakides' is narrated by a different bird. This retelling of Medousa is...

Boklao, a rogue fighter, and Wingchun, a small town girl-but together they must face the Imperial Army, the Heaven & Earth Rebellion, the Bandits of the Eight Immortals, and a ruthless killer from the very edge of the world, all in a desperate quest...

She saw the knight in the mirror at sunset...During the wedding festivities of his king, Cyan Dag, a knight of Gloinmere, is sought out by a mysterious bard and told a terrifying tale: that the king has married a false queen--a lie cloaked in...

Celwyn has avoided caring about anyone for hundreds of years, but he's about to learn the advantage, and cost, of true friendship. While on a mission to avenge the death of his lover, the immortal peyote-eating magician Celwyn is hired to deliver an automat,...

The saga of the DeWitt and Dubois families continues, fighting against all odds with friends and foes alike to fight for the balance of good and evil over all of humanity. Now, it's possible that God's left-hand angel Jonathan DeWitt and Esmeree Dubois are...

Belfast, 1847. They would come to call it Black '47. A town on the brink, ravaged by the Great Hunger sweeping across the island of Ireland. A town living in fear as a crazed killer stalks the streets at night, butchering young women. They...

Belfast, 1847. They would come to call it Black '47. A town on the brink, ravaged by the Great Hunger sweeping across the island of Ireland. A town living in fear as a crazed killer stalks the streets at night, butchering young women. They...

Daughter. Sister. Priestess. Protector. Son. Brother. Demi-God. Hero. Monsters. Gifted and burdened with beauty far beyond that of mere mortals, Medusa seeks sanctuary with the Goddess Athena. But when the lustful gaze of mighty Poseidon falls upon her, even the Temple of Athena cannot...

Imagine a gate leading to a deep, dark forest. Close your eyes and push the gate open. Use your imagination and come walk along this path with me. This is a fanciful tale of how faeries came to be, their place in the world,...

In Eden and the Ten Commandments: Thoughts on God Through Fiction, Wendell Grainger, PhD, delivers two enthralling tales that challenge our understanding of morality and existence.The first plunges readers into a gripping expedition to Eden, where a tantalizing opportunity presents itself: the chance to...