New Releases by Cinda Williams Chima

The highly anticipated sequel in the acclaimed Runestone Saga from New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima—with more adventure, mystery, and plot twists than ever before! Reunited in New Jotunheim, Reginn, Eiric and Liv discover that they are game pieces being played on a hidden board. Eiric’s slaughter of the old council has opened Tyra''s path to power—she now has the perfect excuse to launch a war against the Archipelago. Tyra is also using her dottir, Liv, as a vehicle to raise a dangerous goddess. And Reginn is tasked with crossing the boundary between the living and the dead to gain access to powerful magical secrets. With Reginn’s help, Eiric escapes prison and returns home to find his brodir and warn the Archipelago of the impending attack. Meanwhile, she remains at the Grove to try to prevent the outbreak of war. Soon, though, Reginn learns her true role in this game: use her power to raise the dead to ensure victory for New Jotunheim. The demon Asger Eldr tells her that she alone can prevent another Ragnarok. But how? Back in the Archipelago, Eiric agrees to join the king’s forces, though that means taking up arms against his systir, Liv, and Reginn, the spinner who has ensnared his heart. For perhaps the first time in his life, he dreads the coming fight. As the two sides prepare for an apocalyptic battle, Eiric, Reginn, and Liv find allies and enemies in unexpected places and draw on new strengths as they seek to prevent the destruction of the last of the Nine Worlds.

Tormentato dalla perdita della madre e della sorella, e braccato dai Bayar, una potente famiglia di maghi intenzionata a recuperare un prezioso amuleto, Han si dirige a sud per iniziare la sua formazione presso l’accademia Mystwerk, al Guado di Oden. Ma lasciare il regno dei Fells non significa scampare al pericolo. A Mystwerk, infatti, incontra Corvo, un misterioso mago che accetta di istruirlo nelle arti più oscure della stregoneria: un accordo di cui Han potrebbe pentirsi. Nel frattempo, la principessa Raisa fugge da un matrimonio forzato nei Fells, accompagnata dall’amico Amon e dal suo trio di cadetti. Ora, il luogo più sicuro per lei è la Caserma Wien, l’accademia militare al Guado di Oden: se riuscirà a passare per una normale studentessa, vi troverà sia rifugio sia l’istruzione necessaria a diventare la prossima regina del Lupo Grigio. Tutto cambia quando i destini di Han e Raisa si incrociano in questa epica storia di fragili amicizie, spietate dinamiche politiche e attrazioni irresistibili.

Sweeping adventure, breathtaking twists of fate, and immersive worlds based in Norse mythology are woven into this first volume of the Runestone Saga, from the New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Realms and Shattered Realms series. Since Ragnarok—the great war between the gods and the forces of chaos—the human realm of the Midlands has become a desperate and dangerous place, bereft of magic. Sixteen-year-old Eiric Halvorsen is among the luckier ones—his family has remained prosperous. But he stands to lose everything when he’s wrongly convicted by a rigged jury of murdering his modir and stepfadir. Also at risk is Eiric’s half-systir, Liv, who’s under suspicion for her interest in seidr, or magic. Then a powerful jarl steps in: He will pay the blood price if Eiric will lead a mission to the fabled Temple at the Grove—the rich stronghold of the wyrdspinners, the last practitioners of sorcery. Spellsinger, musician, and runecaster Reginn Eiklund has spent her life performing at alehouses for the benefit of her master, Asger, a fire demon she is desperate to escape. After one performance that amazes even herself, two wyrdspinners in the audience make Reginn an irresistible offer: return with them to the Temple to be trained in seidr, forever free of Asger. Eiric’s, Liv’s, and Reginn’s journeys converge in New Jotunheim, a paradise fueled by magic and the site of the Temple. They soon realize that a great evil lurks beneath the dazzling surface and that old betrayals and long-held grudges may fuel another cataclysmic war. It will require every gift and weapon at their command to prevent it.

Han ruba un amuleto da uno dei maghi, Micah Bayar, per impedirgli di usarlo contro di loro. Solo più tardi, scoprirà a caro prezzo il valore di quell’oggetto e il modo in cui la sua storia si intreccia con quella del famigerato Re Demone, il mago che ha quasi distrutto il mondo un millennio prima. E i Bayar non si fermeranno davanti a nulla pur di riaverlo. Nel frattempo, la principessa Raisa, l’erede al trono dei Lupi Grigi di Fells, ha appena trascorso tre anni di relativa libertà con la famiglia di suo padre al campo Demonai, cavalcando, cacciando e lavorando nei famosi mercati del clan. Ora la vita di corte a Fellsmarch le sta stretta come un paio di scarpe troppo piccole. E mentre le guerre infuriano nel sud e minacciano di estendersi a nord, il potere del Consiglio dei Maghi sta crescendo come non accadeva dai tempi della terribile Divisione. La gente di Fells è affamata e vicina alla ribellione. Ora più che mai c’è bisogno di una regina forte ma la madre di Raisa, la regina Marianna, è debole e distratta dall’affascinante Gavan Bayar, il Mago Supremo dei Fells. E Raisa aspira a essere come Hanalea, la leggendaria regina guerriera che ha ucciso il Re Demone e salvato il mondo. Con l’aiuto del suo amico, il cadetto Amon Byrne, si destreggia nell’infida corte del Lupo Grigio, sperando di poter svelare la cospirazione che stanno tramando intorno a lei, prima che sia troppo tardi. I sette regni tremeranno quando le vite di Han e Raisa si incontreranno in questo straordinario nuovo romanzo dell’autrice best seller Cinda Williams Chima.

Read the complete Heir Chronicles in this omnibus edition! Three boys, three talismans, one destiny. In this page-turning collection featuring The Warrior Heir, The Wizard Heir, The Dragon Heir, The Enchanter Heir, and The Sorcerer Heir, Cinda Williams Chima explores what it means to be different, what''s worth fighting for, and what''s worth dying for.... Dark forces are after a boy who is heir to a dangerous legacy. A girl grapples with evil within. A seventeen-year-old is a deadly assassin, and a wild child uncovers a mystery. The Wizards and Warriors, Seers, Enchanters, and Sorcerers must keep their fragile peace despite all that would break it. The answers they need lie buried in the tragedies of the past -- the question is whether they can survive long enough to unearth them.

In this indispensable conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Shattered Realms series, master storyteller Cinda Williams Chima delivers spellbinding action, bittersweet reunions, and dazzling revelations. Warrior Alyssa ana’Raisa would do anything to protect her home, the Fells, and her legacy, the Gray Wolf line. But as a prisoner of Empress Celestine, Lyss is forced to turn her fearsome talents as an army commander against her beloved homeland. Refusal would swiftly lead to her death, and her death would end the Gray Wolf line. In Lyss’s absence, Fellsmarch Castle swarms with intrigue, deception, and a primordial threat. Destin Karn, a southern spymaster with a hidden agenda of his own, might be the queendom’s only hope of defeating the forces aligned against the Seven Realms . . . as well as the enemies within the castle.

From New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima comes the third gripping adventure in the Shattered Realms series, where intricately interwoven storylines converge as the warring Seven Realms struggle to unite against a horrific tyrant. Vagabond seafarer Evan Strangward can move wind, waves, and weather, but his magical abilities can’t protect him forever from the brutal Empress Celestine. As Celestine’s relentless bloodsworn armies grow, Evan travels to the Fells to warn the queendom that an invasion is imminent. If he can’t convince the Gray Wolf queen to take a stand, he knows that the Seven Realms will fall, and his last sanctuary will be destroyed. Among the dead will be the one person Evan can’t stand to lose. Meanwhile, the queen’s formidable daughter, Princess Alyssa ana’Raisa, is already a prisoner aboard the empress’s ship, sailing east. Lyss may be the last remaining hope of bringing down the empress from within her own tightly controlled stronghold.

From New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima, this is a thrilling story of the unfathomable costs of war, the allure of dark magic, and two principled and conflicted characters drawn together despite everything they stand to lose. Alyssa ana’Raisa, the reluctant princess heir to the Gray Wolf throne of the Fells, feels more comfortable striking with a sword than maneuvering at court. After a brush with death, Lyss goes on the offensive, meaning to end the war that has raged her whole life. If her gamble doesn’t pay off, she could lose her queendom before she even ascends to the throne. Across enemy lines in Arden, young rising star Captain Halston Matelon is being sent on ever more dangerous assignments. Between the terrifying rumors of witches and wolfish warriors to the north and his cruel king at home, Hal is caught in an impossible game of life and death. Lyss and Hal’s intricately linked fates become inseparable when they fall under the shadow of a new enemy—a force that threatens to extinguish the last rays of hope in the Shattered Realms.

Set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a breathtaking story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death. This dazzling beginning to a new series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are new to her work. Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic—and a thirst for revenge. Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now he’s closer than ever to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. With time running out, Ash faces an excruciating choice: Can he use his powers not to save a life but to take it? Abandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told that the magemark on the back of her neck would make her a target. But when the King’s Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers, Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any birth-based curse. Though Jenna doesn’t know why she’s being hunted, she knows that she can’t get caught. Eventually, Ash’s and Jenna’s paths will collide in Arden. Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the ruthless king, they will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine.

The delicate peace between Wizards and the underguilds (Warriors, Seers, Enchanters, and Sorcerers) still holds by the thinnest of threads, but powerful forces inside and outside the guilds threaten to sever it completely. Emma and Jonah are at the center of it all. Brought together by their shared history, mutual attraction, and a belief in the magic of music, they now stand to be torn apart by new wounds and old betrayals. As they struggle to rebuild their trust in each other, Emma and Jonah must also find a way to clear their names as the prime suspects in a series of vicious murders. It seems more and more likely that the answers they need lie buried in the tragedies of the past. The question is whether they can survive long enough to unearth them. Old friends and foes return as new threats arise in this stunning and revelatory conclusion to the beloved and bestselling Heir Chronicles series. Praise for The Heir Chronicles: The Warrior Heir *"Chima offers a pitch-perfect blend of high fantasy and small-town reality..." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books (starred review) * "Twists and turns abound in this remarkable, nearly flawless debut novel that mixes a young man''s coming-of-age with fantasy and adventure." -VOYA (starred review) The Wizard Heir * "Chima uses her pen like a wand and crafts a wonderfully rich web of magic, while thankfully leaving some dangling threads for subsequent tales." -VOYA (starred review) "Chima is a talented storyteller...a strong choice for teens seeking a rousing read." -The Cleveland Plain-Dealer The Dragon Heir * "A superlative accomplishment." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Chima spins a finely structured tale that roars to a satisfying conclusion." -School Library Journal The Enchanter Heir * "A smoldering story soaked in tears, sweat and blood, constantly threatening to blaze into an inferno. Spellbinding." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Chima continues to excel at building tension and populating her well-told tales with new and returning characters we want to know better." -Booklist

Na eletrizante conclusão da série Os Sete Reinos, uma verdade escondida há mil anos vem à tona e pode finalmente unir o povo de Fells. Há mil anos, dois jovens amantes foram traídos – Alger Waterlow foi condenado à morte e Hanalea, rainha de Fells, a uma vida sem amor. Agora, mais uma vez, o reino de Fells está à beira de se desintegrar. Para a jovem rainha Raisa ana''Marianna, manter a paz é quase impossível. A tensão entre os magos e os clãs atingiu o limite. Os reinos vizinhos veem Fells como uma presa fácil, e a maior esperança de Raisa é unir seu povo contra um inimigo em comum – mas esse inimigo talvez seja o homem por quem está apaixonada. Emaranhado em uma complexa rede de mentiras e tênues alianças, o antigo dono de rua Han Alister agora é parte do Conselho dos Magos. Navegar pela mortal política dos sangues azuis nunca foi tão perigoso – e Han parece fazer inimigos por todos os lados. Sua única aliada é a rainha, e, apesar dos riscos, é impossível ignorar o que sente por ela. Então Han descobre um segredo guardado há séculos, algo poderoso o bastante para unir o povo de Fells. Mas será que ele sobreviverá por tempo suficiente para salvar o reino? Uma verdade mascarada há mil anos por uma terrível mentira vem à tona nesta emocionante conclusão da épica série de fantasia Os Sete Reinos.

Terceiro volume de Os Sete Reinos, série épica de fantasia: aventura, magia, guerra e ambição em uma saga para salvar o Reino de Fells. Han Alister pensou que já havia perdido todas as pessoas que amava, mas, ao encontrar Rebecca Morley à beira da morte nas Montanhas Espirituais, percebe que nada é mais importante do que salvá-la. O preço que paga por isso é alto, e nada poderia preparar Han para o que descobre em seguida: a garota que ele conhece pelo nome de Rebecca é, na verdade, Raisa ana''Marianna, a princesa-herdeira de Fells. Magoado e se sentindo traído, Han tem certeza de que não há futuro para ele ao lado da herdeira do trono. Além do mais, ainda nutre ódio pela família real, que permitiu que sua mãe e irmã fossem assassinadas. Enquanto isso, forças parecem se unir para impedir que Raisa suba ao trono. A cada atentado contra sua vida, ela se pergunta quanto tempo terá até que seus inimigos vençam. Com ameaças surgindo de todos os lados, Raisa só pode contar com sua inteligência e força de vontade para sobreviver — e mesmo isso pode não ser o bastante quando a força do destino é cruel e inevitável.

Segundo volume da série "Os Sete Reinos". Depois de ter a família assassinada por Lorde Bayar, Han Alister faz um acordo com os clãs: eles bancarão seus estudos na Academia Mystwerk em troca de ajuda contra o Conselho dos Magos. Han logo aprende a se transportar para o mundo mágico de Aediion, onde conhece Corvo, um mago poderoso que oferece lhe ensinar magia avançada e uma parceria para destruir os Bayar. Mais um acordo do qual ele espera não se arrepender depois. Em "A Rainha Exilada", segundo volume da série "Os Sete Reinos", a princesa-herdeira de Fells, Raisa ana''Marianna, foge de seu reino para escapar de um casamento indesejado. Ela acredita que só a Academia Wien pode oferecer o que precisa para ser uma boa rainha para Fells, por isso decide se passar por uma estudante comum na escola militar. Na continuação de "O Rei Demônio", quando os caminhos de Han e Raisa se cruzam novamente, é difícil resistir à conexão imediata que sentem. Embora não possam revelar sua verdadeira identidade, os dois estão destinados a mudar tanto a vida um do outro quanto o futuro de todo o Reino de Fells.

Enter the world of the Seven Realms . . . For the first time, all four books of the critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling Seven Realms series are available in one place. Packed with romance, action, intrigue, and adventure, The Demon King, The Exiled Queen, The Gray Wolf Throne, and The Crimson Crown are epic fantasy at its very best.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima''s Heir Chronicles series reaches its stunning conclusion! The delicate peace between Wizards and the underguilds holds by the thinnest of threads, but powerful forces inside and outside the guilds threaten to sever it completely, and Emma and Jonah are at the center of it all. Brought together by their shared history, mutual attraction, and a belief in the magic of music, they may be torn apart by new wounds and old betrayals. As they struggle to rebuild their trust in one another, Emma and Jonah must also clear their names as the prime suspects in a series of vicious murders. The answers they need appear to lie buried in the tragedies of the past—but can they survive long enough to unearth them? Old friends and foes return as new threats arise in this stunning and revelatory conclusion to the beloved Heir Chronicles series.

They called it the Thorn Hill Massacre-the brutal attack on a once-thriving Weir community. Though Jonah Kinlock lived through it, he did not emerge unscathed: like the other survivors Jonah possesses unique magical gifts that set him apart from members of the mainline guilds. At seventeen, Jonah has become the deadliest assassin in Nightshade, a network that hunts the undead. Emma Claire Greenwood grew up worlds away, raised by a grandfather who taught her music rather than magic. An unschooled wild child, she runs the streets until the night she finds her grandfather dying, gripping a note warning Emma that she might be in danger. The clue he leaves behind leads Emma into Jonah''s life-and a shared legacy of secrets and lingering questions. Was Thorn Hill really a peaceful commune? Or was it, as the Wizard Guild claims, a hotbed of underguild terrorists? The Wizards'' suspicions grow when members of the mainline guilds start turning up dead. They blame Nightshade, bringing tensions between the groups to a head. Racing against time, Jonah and Emma work to uncover the truth about Thorn Hill, amid increasing concern that whoever planned the Thorn Hill Massacre might strike again. Praise for The Heir Chronicles: The Enchanter Heir * "Chima orchestrates a world gravid with smoke and grit and sudden death, throbbing with hopeless longings, messy affections, festering resentments, passionate hungers, inevitable betrayals, and miraculous flashes of beauty and grace. A smoldering story soaked in tears, sweat and blood, constantly threatening to blaze into an inferno. Spellbinding." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Intriguing plot and subplot teasers abound, and the book ends in a cliffhanger that will have readers roaring for the next entry. Chima continues to excel at building tension and populating her well-told tales with new and returning characters we want to know better." -Booklist The Dragon Heir "Chima spins a finely structured tale that roars to a satisfying conclusion." -School Library Journal The Wizard Heir "Chima uses her pen like a wand and crafts a wonderfully rich web of magic, while thankfully leaving some dangling threads for subsequent tales." -VOYA The Warrior Heir *"Chima offers a pitch-perfect blend of high fantasy and small-town reality..." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books (starred review)

Three boys, three talismans, one destiny. In this page-turning collection featuring The Warrior Heir, The Wizard Heir, and The Dragon Heir, Cinda Williams Chima explores what it means to be different, what''s worth fighting for, and what''s worth dying for.... Every man is for himself in the thrilling Heir trilogy.