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In the epic conclusion to the Fallen Kings Cycle, set in the world of The Chronicles of the Necromancer, war has come to the Winter Kingdoms. Summoner-King Tris Drayke takes what remains of his army north for a war he is ill-prepared to fight, as reports from spies confirm Tris''s worst fear. A new threat rises across the sea: a dark summoner who intends to make the most of the Winter Kingdoms'' weakness. In Isencroft, Kiara''s father is assassinated, and she has no choice except to return and claim the crown. But she must leave behind her husband and their infant son to face the dark power that threatens her rule. The Dread will rise. Kings will fall. The Chronicles of the Necromancer The Summoner The Blood King Dark Haven Dark Lady’s Chosen Fallen Kings Cycle The Sworn The Drea

From one of the most exciting writers of fantasy adventure comes the second novel in The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, a tale of unpredictable magic, battling warlords, and an exile''s quest for vengeance. "A book that will take over readers'' thoughts until long after the final page." —RT Book Reviews Survival is just the beginning. Blaine McFadden endured six long years in the brutal Velant prison colony, exiled for murder. War devastated his homeland of Donderath and destroyed the magic on which the Ascendant Kingdoms relied. Now Blaine and a small group of fellow exiles have returned to a lawless wasteland, where unrestrained magic storms wreak havoc and monsters roam free. Yet, amidst the chaos, rumors persist of a new magic that could restore the kingdoms. But the key lies with a dangerous, ancient ritual and a group of vanished survivors. Now McFadden''s only hope is a small, desperate, quickly rallied army. Together they must make one last stand knowing that if they fail, the civilization of the Ascendant Kingdoms dies with them. The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flame

FROM THE RUINS, A HERO WILL RISE Condemned as a murderer for killing the man who dishonored his sister, Blaine McFadden has been banished for years to a penal colony in the frigid northern wastelands of Edgeland. Military discipline and the oppressive magic of the governor''s mages keep a fragile peace, as colonists struggle to survive in the harshest of conditions. But now the supply ships have stopped coming, and this bodes ill for the kingdom that banished the colonists . . . McFadden and the other exiles must decide their fate. They can remain in their icy prison, or they can return to the ruins of the kingdom that they once called home. Either way, destruction lies ahead . . .

As plague and famine scourge the Winter Kingdoms, a vast invasion force is mustering from beyond the Northern Sea. And at its heart, a dark spirit mage wields the blood magic of ancient, vanquished gods. Summoner-King Martris Drayke must attempt to meet this great threat, gathering an army from a country ravaged by civil war. And neighbouring lands reel toward anarchy while plague decimates their leaders. Drayke must seek new allies from among the living - and the dead - as an untested generation of rulers face their first battle. Then someone disturbs the legendary Dread as they rest in a millennia-long slumber beneath sacred barrows. Their warrior guardians, the Sworn, know the Dread could be pivotal as a force for great good or evil. But if it''s the latter, could even the Summoner-King''s sorcery prevail?

The third book in the stunning fantasy series from Gail Z Martin. This novel follows the break out success of The Summoner and The Blood King.

Explore the origins of Blaine McFadden and his allies in this short story prequel to the epic Ascendant Kingdoms Saga from Gail Z. Martin. Condemned to exile in an arctic prison colony for murdering his sister''s attacker, Blaine McFadden has lost everything âu0080u0094 his title, his family and his fiancéé. Velant Prison holds the worst of the kingdom''s convicts, overseen by brutal guards who are exiles themselves. When a sadistic guard takes things too far, Blaine''s insubordination makes him a target of the prison''s notorious commander. To survive, Blaine needs to rely on his wits and his fists âu0080u0094 and a few good friends to watch his back.  Praise for the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga "Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!" âu0080u0094Rachel Aaron  âu0080u009cEpic fantasy at its best." âu0080u0094Aaron Rosenberg  "A vivid, engrossing tapestry woven from epic heroism, post apocalypse struggles, perilous magic and darkest fantasy. A distinct and distinctive achievement." âu0080u0094Juliet McKenna  "A book that will take over readers'' thoughts until long after the final page." âu0080u0094RT Book Reviews   The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flame  No Reprieve

From Gail Z. Martin, one of the most exciting authors of fantasy adventure writing “epic fantasy at its best”, comes the fourth and final novel in the epic Ascendant Kingdoms Saga (Aaron Rosenberg). Blaine McFadden and his allies have brought magic back under mortal command and begun to restore order to the beleaguered kingdom of Donderath. Now, new perils and old enemies gather. Foreign invaders, a legendary dark mage and vengeful immortals fight Blaine''s battered forces for control of the continent, and Blaine''s weary army is the only thing standing between a kingdom struggling to rise from the ashes and a descent into fury and darkness. This is the final reckoning. "Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!" —Rachel Aaron on War of Shadows The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flam

The comfortable world of Martris Drayke, second son of King Bricen of Margolan, is shattered when his older half-brother, Jared, and Jared''s dark mage, Foor Arontala, kill the king and seize the throne. Tris is the only surviving member of the royal family aside from Jared the traitor. Tris flees with three friends: Soterius, captain of the guard; Carroway, the court''s master bard; and Harrtuck, a member of the royal guard. Tris harbors a deep secret. In a land where spirits walk openly and influence the affairs of the living, he suspects he may be the mage heir to the power of his grandmother, Bava K''aa, once the greatest sorceress of her age. Such magic would make Tris a Summoner, the rarest of magic gifts, capable of arbitrating between the living and the dead.

The stunning third installment in Gail Z. Martin''s breathtaking Ascendant Kingdoms saga — a tale of unpredictable magic, battling warlords, and the lust for vengeance. “Epic fantasy at its best." —Aaron Rosenberg Amidst the shadows, chaos reigns. Blaine "Mick" McFadden managed to partially restore Donderath''s magic, but not without a cost. He and the magic are now bound together, and the power remains dangerous and erratic — draining the life from him with every use. New threats are rising from the wreckage of the battered kingdoms, and warlords both mortal and undead vie for control. Now, Blaine and his unlikely band of convict heroes must find allies amidst seas of enemies, and discover a way to rebind magic to the will of mortals before it destroys him. And time is running out. . . "Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!" —Rachel Aaron The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flame

BLOOD FEUD Someone very powerful is trying to destroy Sorren and everyone he cares about. That puts Cassidy, Teag and Trifles and Folly in the cross-hairs, against an unknown enemy with strong magic and significant resources. Sorren has spent centuries shutting down the plans of powerful immortals, dark warlocks and supernatural creatures, and now he''s got to figure out which of those many enemies is out to get him before they pick off his friends one by one and come after him to finish an immortal vendetta.

NOTHING AHEAD BUT VENGEANCE - NOTHING BEHIND BUT BLOOD Soldier. Fight slave. Smuggler. Warrior. Brigand Lord. You may have encountered Jonmarc Vahanian in the Chronicles of the Necromancer but you don’t really know him until you walk in his footsteps. This is the start of his epic journey. A blacksmith’s son in a small fishing village before raiders killed his amily, Jonmarc was wounded and left for dead in the attack. He tried to rebuild his life, but when a dangerous bargain with a shadowy stranger went wrong, he found himself on the run. Gail Z. Martin returns to the world of her internationally best-selling books with these thrilling ales of adventure and high fantasy, collected together here for the very first time. OVER HALF A MILLION CHRONICLES OF THE NECROMANCER BOOKS SOLD

When aliens reach Earth, they encounter the clockwork mechanisms and Victorian sensibilities of a full-blown steampunk civilization. Inspired by the classic science fiction adventure tales of the nineteenth century, leading fantasy and science fiction authors bring us tales of first contact with a twist, as steam power meets laser cannons...and dirigibles face off against flying saucers. Clockwork Universe contains fourteen stories from some of the genre''s top authors, including: Ian Tregillis, Leah Cutter, Bradley P. Beaulieu, J.R. Hargenrader, Gini Koch, Jason Palmatier, C.B. Pratt, Jean Marie Ward, Tansy Rayner Roberts, Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin, David J. Fortier, Brad Hafford, S.C. Butler, and Seanan McGuire. So pour yourself that cup of tea, settle on those spectacles, sit back, and get ready to have your gaskets blown.

Here Comes the Sun! Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, violent storms, and excessive heat. The future seems bleak...but there are signs of hope. In Solar Flare , we ask you to step into a world where we have managed to mitigate or even reverse the disastrous effects of climate change and our own destruction of our world. Race down the depleted waterway of the Mississippi in a solar-, wind-, and water-powered boat. Sail through the skies in a floating hydroponic dirigible. Skim along a solar-powered road in order to expose a corporation''s secret. Hover weightless in space in a last-ditch effort to repair an umbrella-like solar collector. Or cower in a shelter as fire rages outside...only to emerge and discover the rebirth such fire can bring. Experience all of this and more in these seventeen solarpunk stories brought to you by today''s hottest authors, including David Keener, Anthony W. Eichenlaub, Sarena Ulibarri, Jason Palmatier, Lauren C. Teffeau, S.C. Butler, Devan Barlow, Chaz Brenchley, Liam Hogan, Nicole Givens Kurtz, Christopher R. Muscato, Rhondi Salsitz, Ember Randall, Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller, Kristine Smith, and Anthony Lowe. Time to turn the tide and dream of a better future.

What might we run into as we expand beyond Earth and into the stars? As we explore our own solar system and beyond, it seems inevitable that we''ll run into aliens ... and what they''ve left behind. Alien artifacts: what might they reveal about us as we try to unlock their secrets? What might they reveal about the universe? In this anthology, nineteen of today''s leading science fiction and fantasy authors explore how discovering long lost relics of alien civilizations might change humanity. Join Walter H. Hunt, Julie Novakova, David Farland, Angela Penrose, S.C. Butler, Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin, Juliet E. McKenna, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller, Andrija Popovic, Jacey Bedford, Sofie Bird, James Van Pelt, Gini Koch, Anthony Lowe, Jennifer Dunne, Coral Moore, Daniel J. Davis, C.S. Friedman, and Seanan McGuire as they discover the stars and the secrets they may hold—both dark and deadly and awe-inspiring.

A haunted tapestry. A cursed dynasty. Dark magic, and a supernatural creature with an insatiable hunger. Cassidy Kincaide and the Deadly Curiosities crew get a call from a desperate real estate investor to un-haunt a mansion that has belonged to a family of dark witches for generations. Inside, a hidden chamber reveals a legacy of supernatural power, a dangerous tapestry woven with malicious magic and defiant ghosts that refuse to accept the house''s new ownership. When the dust settles, the family''s witch and the djinn that has influenced the dynasty''s fortunes for more than a century are missing-and bent on vengeance. A mysterious pop-up gallery sells magical tapestries to Charleston''s art collectors, but good luck quickly turns bad as the woven pieces permit the djinn to drain and kill the owners. Meanwhile, Cassidy''s best friend, Teag Logan, and his fiancé, Anthony Benton, finalize plans for their wedding, dodging mama drama and supernatural setbacks. When Cassidy and her allies go after the witch and the djinn, they find themselves targeted by magic that can bend perception and reshape reality. The psychic pain caused by the cursed tapestries fuels the power of the djinn and the dark witch, setting up a showdown with the Alliance for the soul of Charleston. Can they stop the witch, defeat the djinn, destroy the tapestries, and still make it to the wedding on time?

As redes sociais são as protagonistas da nova internet e o que mais atrai a atenção de todos a este fenômeno é a possibilidade de fazer novos negócios. Contudo, engana-se quem pensa que esse espaço é estritamente dominado pelas grandes empresas que possuem departamentos de marketing estruturados e disponibilizam uma boa quantia do orçamento para investir nas redes sociais. O especialista em marketing Gail Z. Martin mostra como microempresários e profissionais autônomos também podem se valer da internet para alavancar a divulgação de um produto a um baixo custo. 30 dias para arrasar nas mídias sociais ensina a navegar nos principais sites e dominar as ferramentas que cada um deles oferece. Gail Z. Martin traça neste livro o mapa das mídias sociais, a mina da nova internet, e demonstra como empresas e pessoas podem se beneficiar por meio delas para conquistar mais admiradores, clientes, consumidores e até gerar fidelização. A autora propõe um manual de comportamento on-line e um guia dirigido focado em pequenas empresas que atuam em regiões restritas, empresas tradicionais que necessitam de renovação ou novos empreendimentos que precisam melhorar a visibilidade a baixo custo. Ela é direta ao indicar quais os melhores caminhos para que, através de pequenas ações nas mídias sociais, a sua empresa, a sua marca ou seu produto ganhe maior alcance. Aos poucos, é possível perceber que o sucesso na internet é sinônimo de melhores vendas e ótimas parcerias, ajuda a consolidar uma boa posição no mercado e traz vantagens a longo prazo.

Approximately 200,000 to 400,000 books are published each year just in the U.S. When my first book was published, I promised myself that, no matter how everything turned out, I was going to do everything possible to make my books successful. Ive learned a lot as my series has progressed. Ive seen some techniques work beyond my wildest imagination, while a few fizzled. Now, I want to share those insights with you so that your new book has the best chance for success. This book shares my secrets for successful book tours, attention-getting internet promotions, exciting websites and dynamic media interviews. Youll also discover tips I gathered from some of my author friends, who have learned the hard way what worked and what didnt. So dive in with enthusiasm. Experiment, remix and recombine my suggestions. Find an approach that works for you. Just get out there and live your dream!

Království Margolan je v troskách. Martris Drayke, nový král, musí zemi opět pozvednout, ale nemá na to čas. Na obzoru se vynořuje nová válka. Jonmarc Vahanian je nyní pánem Temného útočiště a někteří upíři vayash moru se vzpouzejí představě smrtelného vládce. Dokáže si Jonmarc získat jejich důvěru a respekt? Jenže za jakou cenu?

"Treachery and blood magic threaten King Martris Drayke''s hold on the throne he risked everything to win. As the battle against a traitor lord comes to its final days, war, plague and betrayal bring Margolan to the brink of destruction. Civil war looms in Isencroft. Finally, in Dark Haven, Lord Jonmarc Vahanian has bargained his soul for vengeance as he leads the vayash moru against a dangerous rogue who would usher in a future drenched in blood."--p.[4] of cover.

Les Royaumes de l''Hiver sont en guerre. À l''éveil des Effroyables, des dynasties disparaîtront... Le Roi-Invocateur Martris Drayke mène ce qui reste de son armée au nord livrer une guerre qui pourrait être perdue d''avance. Les rapports de ses espions confirment ce qu''il redoute le plus : une nouvelle menace se profile, venue de l''autre côté de la mer. Un Invocateur noir, qui compte bien profiter de l''état de faiblesse des Royaumes de l''Hiver. Martris saura-t-il gagner le soutien des Effroyables, ces mystérieux gardiens aux redoutables pouvoirs ? En Isencroft, le père de Kiara est assassiné. La jeune femme n''a d''autre choix que de rentrer réclamer la couronne. Pour combattre les pouvoirs maléfiques qui mettent son règne en péril, elle devra quitter les siens et affronter son destin... Voici la conclusion épique du cycle des Rois déchus. « Bien écrit et bourré d''action, ce récit happe le lecteur dès la première page et ne le lâche pas jusqu''à la fin. » RT Book Reviews « De la Fantasy captivante et de haut niveau. » sfrevu.com

Dans un pays ravagé par la guerre civile, le roi Invocateur Martris Drayke se prépare à rassembler une armée afin d''affronter une terrible menace. Il cherche de nouveaux alliés parmi les vivants et les morts, tandis qu''une génération de monarques inexpérimentés va devoir faire face à son premier conflit. Pendant ce temps, les légendaires Effroyables s''agitent au fond de leurs tanières, après mille ans de sommeil silencieux. Personne ne sait quelle main les a invoqués, ni dans quel camp ils se rangeront lorsqu''ils émergeront des tumulus. Aujourd''hui, Tris se tourne vers un clan de nomades qui protège les Effroyables. Mais même ces puissants guerriers sont incapables de prédire ce qui se passera lorsque les Effroyables seront de retour. Une chose reste certaine : l''ombre de la guerre se profile dans les Royaumes de l''Hiver. Voici le début d''une nouvelle aventure se déroulant dans l''univers des Chroniques du Nécromancien. « Les fans des Chroniques du Nécromancien, tout comme les amateurs de Fantasy ambitieuse telle que celles de George R.R. Martin et Robert Jordan, vont adorer cette nouvelle série. » Library Journal

This is the second installment of the Chronicles of the Necromancer. Having escaped being murdered by his evil brother, Jared, Tris must take control of his magical abilities to summon the dead, and gather an army big enough to claim back the throne of his dead father. But it isn''t merely Jared that Tris must combat. The dark mage, Foor Arontala, has schemes to raise the Obsidian King.

Together for the first time in one volume, the first two books in the bestselling Chronicles Of The Necromancer series!The SummonerPrince. Fugitive. Exile. Necromancer.Martris Drayke, second son of King Brice of Margolan, never coveted the crown. But when his older half-brother Jared and Jared''s dark mage kill the king and the rest of the royal family, seizing the throne, Tris''s comfortable world shatters, and he finds himself running for his life.Can a half-trained mage prince and his unlikely allies take back his kingdom and avenge his family-or will his wild power destroy him before he has the chance to set things right?The Blood KingExiled prince. Mage heir. Necromancer king.In just one year under the Usurper''s thumb, Margolan has gone from prosperity to chaos and starvation. Tris has risked destruction to gain control of his spirit magic and harness his power. Can Tris take back the throne and save his kingdom, or will his half-mastered magic bring about an even greater destruction?

Some family heirlooms are to die for Welcome to Trifles & Folly, a store with a secret. Proprietor Cassidy Kincaide''s psychic gift lets her know the history and magic of an object by touching it. Cassidy and her friends-including Weaver witch Teag and her vampire business partner Sorren-save the world from vengeful ghosts, dark magic, hidden monsters, and things that go bump in the night. When a trip to a haunted hotel unearths a statue steeped in malevolent power, and a string of murders leads to the abandoned old Navy yard, Cassidy, Teag, and Sorren discover a diabolical plot to unleash a supernatural onslaught on their city. It''s time for Cassidy and her team to handle the "deadly curiosities" before it''s too late. Deadly Curiosities is an action-packed thrill ride full of magic, restless ghosts, infernal creatures, haunted places, dangerous curios, found family, loyal friends, secret history, and plenty of adventure!

The defiant prequel to the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga that recounts the six missing years from Ice Forged. Collection includes: King''s Convicts, No Reprieve, King''s Exiles, and the Bonus story, Reconciling Memory.

Together for the first time in one volume, books three and four in the bestselling Chronicles Of The Necromancer series!Dark HavenKing. Necromancer. Warrior.Martris Drayke fought the Usurper and defeated both the blood mage Arontala and the spirit of the Obsidian King. As the newly-crowned King of Margolan, Tris must rebuild a kingdom shattered by betrayal and bloodshed. Meanwhile, former smuggler and mercenary Jonmarc Vahanian, the new Lord of Dark Haven, finds himself at the center of a power struggle among the undead vayash moru. Jonmarc realizes that the conflict in Dark Haven threatens not only the future of the Winter Kingdoms but also the fate of the living, dead, and undead. Dark Lady''s ChosenLoyalty. Honor. Magic. Sacrifice.Treachery and blood magic threaten King Martris Drayke''s hold on the throne he risked everything to win. As the battle against a traitor lord comes to its final days, war, plague, and betrayal bring Margolan to the brink of destruction.In Dark Haven, Lord Jonmarc Vahanian has bargained his soul for vengeance, plunging into a conflict among ancient immortals based on grudges centuries in the making. If he succeeds, Jonmarc preserves the truce, stops the bloodshed, and saves what matters most. Failure brings destruction-and dooms his soul for eternity.

Together for the first time in one volume, books three and four in the bestselling Chronicles Of The Necromancer series!Dark HavenKing. Necromancer. Warrior.Martris Drayke fought the Usurper and defeated both the blood mage Arontala and the spirit of the Obsidian King. As the newly-crowned King of Margolan, Tris must rebuild a kingdom shattered by betrayal and bloodshed. Meanwhile, former smuggler and mercenary Jonmarc Vahanian, the new Lord of Dark Haven, finds himself at the center of a power struggle among the undead vayash moru. Jonmarc realizes that the conflict in Dark Haven threatens not only the future of the Winter Kingdoms but also the fate of the living, dead, and undead. Dark Lady''s ChosenLoyalty. Honor. Magic. Sacrifice.Treachery and blood magic threaten King Martris Drayke''s hold on the throne he risked everything to win. As the battle against a traitor lord comes to its final days, war, plague, and betrayal bring Margolan to the brink of destruction.In Dark Haven, Lord Jonmarc Vahanian has bargained his soul for vengeance, plunging into a conflict among ancient immortals based on grudges centuries in the making. If he succeeds, Jonmarc preserves the truce, stops the bloodshed, and saves what matters most. Failure brings destruction-and dooms his soul for eternity.

Le monde du prince Martris Drayke est brusquement plongé dans le chaos le jour où son frère assassine leur père et s''empare du trône. Contraint de fuir, soutenu par une poignée de fidèles compagnons, Martris n''aura de cesse de venger son père et de rétablir son honneur. Alors que les vivants se liguent contre lui, Martris découvre qu''il pourrait bien être l''héritier d''un don rare et effrayant. Il devra apprendre à dompter ses pouvoirs magiques naissants afin de lever une armée d''alliés... recrutés parmi les morts! Les Chroniques du Nécromancien, dont voici le premier tome, est une série captivante où se mêlent la mort et la vengeance, la magie et les mystères de l''au-delà.

Le monde du prince Martris Drayke vole en éclats le jour ou son frere assassine leur pere et s’empare du trone. Contraint de fuir, le jeune homme se jure qu’il n’aura de cesse de venger son pere et de retablir son honneur. Alors que les vivants se liguent contre lui, Martris decouvre qu’il pourrait bien etre l’heritier d’un don rare et effrayant, un don qui va le conduire a chercher ses allies... chez les morts ! Une serie captivante ou se melent vengeance, magie et mysteres de l’au-dela. « Tout ce qu’aiment les fans de Fantasy. » Sandy Auden, SFX Magazine

"When all else fails, the ass end of a carp makes a damn fine weapon." Your new favorite monster hunter has arrived! Bubba the Monster Hunter has some competition in this horror comedy collection from best-selling author duo Gail Z. & Larry N. Martin!By day, Marck Wojcik can be found elbow-deep in engine grease, making cars and trucks safe for the highway. By night, he can be found traipsing through the wilds of Pennsylvania, making the world safe for humans. He''s more than just a mechanic, he''s a New Templar Knight. He travels the backroads and byways fighting weresquonks, ningen, selkies, ghosts, and...gnomes? Is that gnome...naked? (sigh). Season One collects the first four novellas in the Spells, Salt, & Steel series - Spells, Salt, & SteelOpen SeasonDeep TroubleClose Encounters

Le royaume de Margolan est en ruines. Martris Drayke, le nouveau roi, doit reconstruire son pays après la bataille, alors qu''une nouvelle guerre s''annonce. De son côté, Jonmarc Vahanian, à présent seigneur du Havre Sombre, est aux prises avec les vayash moru qui remettent en cause son autorité : il n''est qu''un mortel. Comment gagner leur confiance, et à quel prix ?