New Releases by Madeleine Roux

Passion engulfs an aspiring painter and her old childhood friend in this stunning Regency romance from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux. But can the star-crossed pair overcome a simmering family feud for a chance at love? Violet Arden is a burgeoning painter who insists on a life of passion and vivid colors, but scandal is heaped on humiliation at her artistic debut in London. It would be one thing to withstand withering critiques, but the night goes from bad to worse when an illicit affair with her art instructor is exposed. She flees the London limelight to recover from her humiliation at her cousin Emilia Graddock’s country estate, where she plans to continue honing her art under a new mentor and leave all thoughts of love and heartbreak in the past where they belong. That is, until she comes face-to-face with the man who scorned her paintings in front of her friends and family. . . her new next-door neighbor, Alasdair Kerr. Alasdair Kerr has recently set aside his life of art and travel to return to Clafton, his family’s estate and the site of a tragic fire that claimed his cherished father’s life. Now, he’s ready to finally rebuild the home that was lost and step into his role as man of the house. But his rakish younger brother Freddie can’t seem to leave the off-limits Graddock woman alone, and his mother has brought an overbearing clergyman into their home who appears keen to fill his spot as the favored son. Violet is determined to ignore Alasdair, which shouldn’t be hard to do considering their families have been in a long-standing feud. . . if only their attempts to end Emilia and Freddie’s secret relationship would stop bringing them together. And when new fires threaten their homes and lives, Violet and Alasdair reluctantly join forces to uncover the identity of the arsonist once and for all. But can they ignore the feelings kindling between them that are but an ember away from igniting into a full blaze?

Midsommar meets The Shadows Between Us in this alluring mash-up of horror and fairy tale from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux, where a girl must embark on a harrowing journey through a deadly forest filled with otherworldly creatures, supernatural forces, and one maniacal villain who will stop at nothing to bring her down. For as long as she can remember, Valla''s been told her beauty would give her a life most people only dreamed of. So when the mysterious Count Leonid calls on her to be his betrothed, Valla jumps at the chance to leave her small, bleak village. The only thing standing in her way? The journey through the dangerous Gottyar Wood that many don''t survive. Filled with deadly and cunning creatures, the Gottyar immediately delivers on its reputation with an attack that leaves Valla injured; her face torn to shreds. Barely making it to the castle in one piece, Valla is relieved to finally be safe. But things have changed. Valla''s face is no longer beautiful. And the Count is not happy...Valla thought making it through the Gottyar was a victory, but when she sees what awaits beyond the palace walls, the true battle begins. In this ruthlessly female-forward narrative that borrows from the best of horror, fairy tales, and folklore, a chewed-up-and-spit-out heroine must lean on the brutality of nature and her biggest fears in order to win back what''s she''s been robbed of: her life.

Madeleine Roux’s next season in Regency England follows a rebellious writer and the man who risks everything to publish her. Margaret Arden yearns to live like the passionate and daring women in her novel. The idyllic life at Mosely Cottage with her two younger sisters and mother is fine, but Margaret wants more than the demure and dainty existence she’s known. After a particularly brutal rejection from an annoyingly attractive publisher, Margaret fears being forced into marriage to protect her family if their financial situation doesn’t improve—until her cousin’s glamorous wedding masquerade brings her onto a collision course with scandal, notoriety, and even love. Captain Bridger Darrow is starting over after fighting for his country. Now home, he is struggling to save his family from destitution and succeed in a new venture of passion: book publishing. It’s all going rather poorly, until he stumbles upon loose pages of an astonishing novel while in attendance at his dearest friend’s wedding. Bridger knows he must publish it. But upon meeting the author, Bridger is stunned to discover that he—she—is a woman, and he has already told her off in grand fashion. While Bridger is keen to gain her trust and rescind the initial rejection, Margaret can’t help but be skeptical of his intentions. Sparks fly between the two, just as the wedding of the season starts to descend into chaos when a masked dance leads to a case of mistaken identities.

From New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux and acclaimed artist Tim Probert comes the thrilling third novel in the original Dungeons & Dragons middle grade series! Zelli Stormclash and the Danger Club have only one goal: save their friend Bauble from the evil clutches of Elgred Morbide. There’s only one problem—the evil machinations of Morbide’s selfish plots have come to a head, and the final battle for Dungeon Academy has already begun. Deep beneath the desert, a monstrous dracolich is about to be unleashed, an evil, undead dragon bent on revenge against everything in her path. Zelli is no longer on a rescue mission but a fated quest to save Dungeon Academy, Faerun, and all the Forgotten Realms. Our motley crew of heroes must rise to the occasion and wield the most important weapon an adventurer can carry: hope. Against impossible odds, the Danger Club—members old and new—must take one last stand together and fight like never before . . . till the very end. Join the Danger Club in this final tale of daring rescue, selfless sacrifice, and scale-raising adventure!

Loki and Valkyrie seek redemption in the first adventure of an epic new multiversal series that reimagines the origins of iconic Marvel heroes. So many worlds, so little time. Infinite possibilities, creating infinite realities. Long have I watched the trickster god sow chaos. But . . . what if Loki saved Asgard from Tony Stark’s revenge? Thor—Son of Odin, God of Thunder, Wielder of Mjolnir—is dead. And Loki is responsible. It was meant to be only a joke—tampering with the Destroyer, changing Thor’s course to Midgard—a bit of mischief with a chance of maiming. But Loki’s harmless prank spiraled out of control, unleashing death and destruction on New York City and the heroes sworn to protect it. The city was saved, at the cost of Thor’s life. Furious and heartbroken, the All-Father banishes Loki to Earth for his crime. Loki finds himself in a realm of boxed wine, instant noodles, and some sort of regional performance troupe known as the “Buffalo Bills.” It’s a meager existence, far from Asgard’s grand courts, but he finds his new friend, Brian the Gecko, a much more engaging companion than the sycophants back home. It’s a true meeting of the minds. Loki is the God of Mischief—but he knows, deep down, that he never truly deserved to stand next to their father’s golden child, Thor, as two true sons of Odin. Yet he cannot endure his exile in peaceful isolation. A Valkyrie—Hel-bent on carrying out her oath to Thor—barges into Loki’s trailer home with his brother’s final words from the beyond: a plea to find a certain Dr. Jane Foster and pass the hammer Mjolnir on to its rightful heir. While Loki struggles to fulfil his brother’s last request, the far-reaching consequences of his fatal prank return to haunt him. Blinded by grief over those he lost in the chaos wrought by Asgard, Iron Man vows revenge on those who consider themselves gods. Determined to protect Earth from the might of this unpredictable alien power, Stark forges Asgard’s own weaponry into a lethal suit of armor, set on eradicating any tether between their worlds—consequences be damned. When Asgard looks to Loki for salvation, he must answer the question: Am I truly worthy?

Loki and Valkyrie seek redemption in the first adventure of an epic new multiversal series that reimagines the origins of iconic Marvel heroes. So many worlds, so little time. Infinite possibilities, creating infinite realities. Long have I watched the trickster god sow chaos. But...what if Loki saved Asgard from Tony Stark''s revenge? Thor - Son of Odin, God of Thunder, wielder of the hammer Mjolnir - is dead. And Loki is responsible. It was only meant to be a joke - tampering with the Destroyer, changing Thor''s course to Midgard - a bit of mischief with a chance of maiming. But Loki''s harmless prank spiraled out of control, unleashing death and destruction on New York City and the heroes sworn to protect it. The city was saved, but at the cost of Thor''s life. Furious and heartbroken, the All-Father banishes Loki to Earth for his crime. Loki finds himself in a realm of boxed wine, instant noodles, and some sort of regional performance troupe known as the "Buffalo Bills." It''s a meager existence, far from Asgard''s grand courts, but he finds his new friend, Brian the Gecko, a much more engaging companion than the sycophants back home. A true meeting of the minds. Loki is the God of Mischief - but he knows, deep down, that he never truly deserved to stand next to their father''s golden child Thor, as two true sons of Odin. Yet, he cannot even endure his exile in peaceful isolation. A Valkyrie - Hel-bent on carrying out her oath to Thor - barges into his trailer-home with his brother''s final words from the beyond: a plea to find a certain Dr. Jane Foster and pass on Mjolnir to its rightful heir. While Loki struggles to fulfil his brother''s last request, the far-reaching consequences of his fatal prank return to haunt him. Blinded by grief from those he lost in the chaos wrought by Asgard, Iron Man vows revenge on those who consider themselves gods. Determined to protect the Earth from the might of this unpredictable alien power, he forges Asgard''s own weaponry into a lethal suit of armor, set on eradicating any tether between their worlds. Consequences be damned. When Asgard looks to Loki for salvation, he must answer the question: Am I truly worthy?

Perfecta para los fans de Melissa Albert, esta historia de la autora superventas del New York Times, Madeleine Roux, sigue a dos chicas que se transportan al mundo de su libro favorito solo para encontrarse con la siniestra realidad alternativa que les espera. ADELLE Y CONNIE son íntimas amigas desde hace años, unidas por su amor a una novela poco conocida, Moira. Al no poder localizar a su autora, la esquiva Robin Amery, tienen que conformarse con releer el libro sin descanso mientras sueñan con lo maravilloso que sería vivir en el mundo de esa fantasía romántica, plagada de intrigas y emociones. Aun así, cuando el misterioso señor Straven las tienta a que entren en el mundo del libro, a duras penas se imaginan que pueda acabar funcionando. Y cuando se encuentran con que el mundo de la novela está patas arriba, y que a los fastuosos bailes y amores desdichados se suman horrores indecibles, comprenden que detrás de su incursión en la ficción se esconde algo siniestro y que cualquier esperanza de salir vivas de esa pesadilla pasa por reescribir sus propios argumentos.

Studenti e professori della Dungeon Academy sono in fermento per l''imminente inizio del Torneo del Terrore, che vedrà la squadra di pallamacello dei mostri affrontare i mitici e finora imbattuti Draghi di Acquafonda. Solo Zelli Colpotonante - impavida ragazzina che si finge un minotauro per poter frequentare la scuola vietata agli umani - non riesce a entusiasmarsi per la gara. Zelli sospetta che Lord Fetor, il malvagio necromante che lei e gli amici avventurieri ribattezzatisi "gli Spericolati" hanno fatto prigioniero, stia tramando per impossessarsi di un oggetto magico celato nelle profondità dell''accademia e risvegliare grazie a esso un''entità oscura. Ostinata come sempre, Zelli convince i fedeli Spericolati e un nuovo amico, il drago Tavian, ad andare fino in fondo. Scoprirà così che la rivalità tra mostri e draghi ha radici antiche e va ben oltre l''agonismo sportivo, che le apparenze ingannano e che in gioco c''è nientemeno che... la salvezza del mondo intero!

ADELLE Y CONNIE son íntimas amigas desde hace años, unidas por su amor a una novela poco conocida, Moira. Al no poder localizar a su autora, la esquiva Robin Amery, tienen que conformarse con releer el libro sin descanso mientras sueñan con lo maravilloso que sería vivir en el mundo de esa fantasía romántica, plagada de intrigas y emociones. Aun así, cuando el misterioso señor Straven las tienta a que entren en el mundo del libro, a duras penas se imaginan que pueda acabar funcionando. Y cuando se encuentran con que el mundo de la novela está patas arriba, y que a los fastuosos bailes y amores desdichados se suman horrores indecibles, comprenden que detrás de su incursión en la ficción se esconde algo siniestro y que cualquier esperanza de salir vivas de esa pesadilla pasa por reescribir sus propios argumentos. «Cerró mucho los ojos, suspirando. ¿Qué debía de haber hecho Connie? Si había dejado el mensaje significaba que estaba en la ciudad. ¿Se había quedado cerca del parque? ¿Pero hasta cuándo? El mensaje era señal de que cronológicamente llevaba más tiempo en el libro. El pasaje elegido por Adelle quedaba hacia la mitad, en medio de la trama. Ya habían pasado muchas cosas: el compromiso, el primer encuentro en el parque, el plan de secuestro, el baile de los cuchicheos... y, ahora, el segundo encuentro en el parque. Podía querer decir que Connie también llevaba más tiempo real dentro del libro. Quizá intentase buscar a alguno de sus personajes y hacerse amiga de él. Era lo que habría hecho Adelle». «Exquisitamente construida, y de una maravillosa extravagancia. Imaginativa y cautivadora». Kirkus Reviews «Un mundo de ficción perfectamente recreado y unos personajes redondos y atractivos dan un toque distinto y refrescante a esta aventura, con cierto romanticismo que le añade más emoción». School Library Journal

Delve into the mind of Critical Role’s most charming villain in this original novel that chronicles Lucien’s early life and his fateful meeting with the Mighty Nein. Lucien has always been able to spin a bad situation to his advantage. From his childhood on the dangerous streets of Shadycreek Run to his years living off the grid and learning blood magic from the Claret Orders, the charismatic blood hunter will find a way to get the upper hand. When Lucien is on a job in the frozen wastelands of Eiselcross with his fellow mercenaries, a rough-and-tumble crew called the Tombtakers, fate leads him to a mysterious journal in the ruins of an ancient city. The book speaks of the Somnovem, nine beings who can grant Lucien power beyond imagining—if he is able to find them and free them from captivity. Intrigued by this opportunity, Lucien pores over the journal—but the more he reads, the stranger things become. The nine whisper to him in dreams and waking visions. Time slips away, along with Lucien’s grasp on reality. And tattoos of red eyes begin appearing on his skin. . . . With the ability to reshape the world within his grasp, Lucien ignores all warning signs. He has always bent fortune to his will, and nothing—not even death—will stop him now. Written by New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein—The Nine Eyes of Lucien explores the meteoric rise and fall of one of Critical Role’s most notorious and tragic figures.

From New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux and acclaimed artist Tim Probert comes the second installment in the original Dungeons & Dragons middle grade series! In the second installment of the Dungeon & Dragons middle grade series, something BIG has come knocking on the gates of Dungeon Academy! The undefeated Waterdeep Dragons have arrived for the Tourney of Terror games, which happens every fifty years and features every monster’s favorite sport: Goreball! The Dungeon Academy Flumphs are outnumbered, outsized, and outmonstered! But our hero, Zelli Stormclash (a forbidden human, secretly disguised as a minotaur), is no stranger to impossible odds. Just a few weeks ago, Zelli and her crew, the Danger Club, came face-to-face with a maniacal necromancer and his army of undead! If this wasn’t enough to raise scales Zelli’s reoccurring nightmare of a dark entity annihilating her world may be more than just a bad dream. Something sinister is lurking in the halls of the academy, and only Zelli seems to notice. But when Zelli uncovers a dark past hidden beneath Dungeon Academy, she unlocks something that will concern everyone at school, every dragon at Waterdeep, and everything within the Forgotten Realms. Get ready for humor, heart, magic, and adventure as middle graders and beyond learn to embrace who they are, accept others'' differences, and discover the hidden secrets that dwell deep within themselves, and within Dungeon Academy!

Alla Dungeon Academy i giovani mostri studiano per imparare gli oscuri lavori che dovranno fare da grandi, ma soprattutto si addestrano a combattere i loro mortali nemici: gli umani! Ecco perché Zellidora Colpotonante, una ragazzina di undici anni, è costretta a travestirsi da minotauro, con tanto di corna e coda finte, per frequentare la scuola senza destare sospetti. Quando Zelli scopre che Allidora Fendiforte, tra le più temute e odiate guerriere umane, potrebbe essere sua madre, le già poche certezze che aveva vanno in frantumi. Dov''è il suo posto? All''accademia, insieme alle due mamme minotauro che l''hanno cresciuta con amore, oppure tra gli umani, a fianco della madre naturale che però l''ha abbandonata quand''era in fasce? Zelli decide così di partire in cerca di Allidora e del suo destino, finendo suo malgrado per ritrovarsi coinvolta in un''eroica missione di salvataggio insieme alla più improbabile e bizzarra compagnia di avventurieri: un orsogufo vegetariano, un coboldo fanfarone e un libro mutaforma che non tace mai...

A woman trapped in a loveless engagement joins forces with a mysterious man bent on vengeance against her fiancé in The Proposition, a lively tale of intrigue, revenge, and romance. What would you propose? Clemency Fry has always been certain that marriage is a ludicrous arrangement—a notion she has believed ever since reading a scandalous feminist treatise as a girl. But her outlook on romance suddenly changes after meeting the handsome Lord Boyle. With the proposition of a different sort of union, one with mutual respect and financial security for her family, Clemency is won over, but when the wedding is set and the plans are in motion, Lord Boyle turns cold and dismissive. Clemency fears the worst has come to fruition; she had been right all along about affairs of the heart. She has fallen into the one trap she swore she never would. Then Audric Ferrand comes to town seeking revenge against Lord Boyle on behalf of his sister, who also fell for his charm and wealth. Audric sees Clemency’s predicament as the opportunity he needs. He suggests they join forces, a proposition that is risky and outrageous, and could possibly lead to the destruction of both their reputations. Falling in love was never in the bargain, but the season has just begun—and romance is surely in the air.

Perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood and Small Favors, this genre-bending page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux follows two girls who transport themselves into the world of their favorite book only to encounter the sinister alternate reality that awaits them. No matter how different best friends Adelle and Connie are, one thing they’ve always had in common is their love of a little-known gothic romance novel called Moira. So when the girls are tempted by a mysterious man to enter the world of the book, they hardly suspect it will work. But suddenly they are in the world of Moira, living among characters they’ve obsessed about for years. Except…all is not how they remembered it. The world has been turned upside down: The lavish balls and star-crossed love affairs are now interlaced with unspeakable horrors. The girls realize that something dark is lurking behind their foray into fiction—and they will have to rewrite their own arcs if they hope to escape this nightmare with their lives.

“Wickedly smart, devious as hell, and lightning fast.” -Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author “A suspenseful and disturbing sci-fi thriller about the interweaving nature of trauma, memory, and identity.”—Peter Clines, New York Times bestselling author In this claustrophobic science fiction thriller, a woman begins to doubt her own sanity and reality itself when she undergoes a dangerous experiment. The Ganymede facility is a fresh start. At least that''s what Senna tells herself when she arrives to take part in a cutting-edge scientific treatment in which participants have traumatic memories erased. And Senna has reasons for wanting to escape her past. But almost as soon as the treatment begins, Senna finds more than just her traumatic memories disappearing. She hardly recognizes her new life or herself. Even though the cure might justify the side effects of the process, Senna knows that something isn''t right. As the side effects worsen, she will need to band together with the other participants to unravel the mystery of her present and save her future.

Monsters, mystery, and magic abound in this stunning, illustrated collection of original fairy tales from the World of Warcraft universe, as told by an all-star cast of bestselling, award-winning storytellers. The power of stories is felt and known in every corner of Azeroth. From the windswept fields of the Eastern Kingdoms to the bustling city of Gadgetzan, differences were bridged by common tales of average people overcoming incredible odds. Lessons learned from cautionary tales tempered many brave heroes and brought them safely home, while stories of adventure spurred history''s most remarkable actors to greatness. Now you too can settle in, lay down your armor, and listen to the wonderous tales of adventure and peril in the Folk and Fairy Tales of Azeroth. Brimming with gorgeous artwork and twelve inspired stories crafted by fantasy''s brightest authors including Garth Nix, Catherynne M. Valente, Kami Garcia, and more, this enchanting anthology brings new voices, new meaning, and new wonder to World of Warcraft.

"When Zellidora "Zelli" Stormclash seeks answers to her true lineage, she embarks on a dangerous adventure"--

Sylvanas Windrunner zradila a opustila Hordu, které se zapřisáhla sloužit. Její vinou jsou vztahy nejen mezi Aliancí a Hordou, ale i uvnitř obou frakcí napjatější než kdy jindy. Přesto se jejich členové upírají ke stejnému cíli – dostihnout Temnou paní a zabránit jí v jejích plánech. Král Anduin Wrynn tímto úkolem pověří její vlastní sestru Allerii a Turalyona. Mezitím Rada Hordy čelí rozšiřující se propasti mezi nimi a královnou Talanji. Nezbývá jim než na Zandalar poslat mladého Zekhana, který královnu zachránil před nevydařeným atentátem. V tu chvíli ještě nikdo netuší, jak důležitý úkol Zekhanovi svěřili. Zandalar se totiž ocitl ve středu Sylvanasiných plánů.

Un roman officiel inédit précédant Shadowlands, la nouvelle extension de World of Warcraft produite par Blizzard Entertainment. « La Horde ne sert à rien ! » Sur ces terribles paroles, Sylvanas Coursevent tourna le dos à la Horde qu''elle avait juré de servir. Depuis, la Dame Noire et ses partisans intriguent dans l''ombre tandis que la Horde et l''Alliance oeuvrent sans relâche pour découvrir ses plans, aidées par la propre soeur de Sylvanas, Alleria. Écrasé par le fardeau de la couronne, le roi Anduin dépêche l''elfe du Vide et le grand exarque Turalyon pour retrouver la reine banshee. La Horde se tient au seuil d''un moment historique. Les différentes factions ont formé un conseil, reléguant au passé la figure du chef de guerre. Thrall, Lor''themar Theron, Baine Sabot-de-Sang, la première arcaniste Thalyssra, et bien d''autres notabilités s''attachent à relever ce nouveau défi. Malheureusement, le danger est omniprésent, et la défiance, trop enracinée. Secoué par une tentative d''assassinat contre Talanji, reine zandalari et alliée essentielle de la Horde, le conseil se voit contraint d''agir. Thrall et les autres chefs décident de confier au jeune troll chaman Zekhan, encore affecté par la mort de Varok Surcroc, la mission cruciale de protéger Talanji et de démasquer la menace grandissante qui pèse sur elle. Au même moment, la Dame Noire charge Nathanos le Flétrisseur et Sira Gardelune d''une tâche effroyable : tuer le Loa de la mort des trolls, Bwonsamdi. Alors que Zekhan et Talanji s''efforcent de le sauver, s''engage une quête qui jouera un rôle décisif pour prémunir la Horde contre les ténèbres croissantes et les amener à se trouver eux-mêmes. L''échec aura certainement des conséquences funestes - mais, en cas de victoire, ils pourraient bien redécouvrir ce qui fait la force de la Horde.

Nowa oficjalna powieść w uniwersum legendarnej gry online World of Warcraft firmy Blizzard Entertainment, prequel dodatku Shadowlands „Horda jest niczym!” Wypowiadając te haniebne słowa, Sylwana Bieżywiatr zdradziła i porzuciła Hordę, której przysięgała służyć. Mroczna Pani i jej poplecznicy działają teraz w cieniu, a Horda, Przymierze i Alleria – rodzona siostra Sylwany – robią wszystko, by odkryć jej następny ruch. Zmagając się z przytłaczającym ciężarem władzy, król Anduin nakazuje elfce Pustki i Wysokiemu Egzarsze Turalyonowi odkryć miejsce pobytu Sylwany. Horda stoi teraz na rozdrożu. Jej frakcje znoszą urząd Wodza i powołują Radę. Thrall, Lor’themar Theron, Bain Krwawe Kopyto, Pierwsza Arkanistka Thalyssra i wielu innych znamienitych przedstawicieli swych ludów podejmuje się tego trudnego zadania. Zagrożeń jest jednak wiele, a przepaści wzajemnej nieufności wciąż nie udaje się zasypać. Kiedy posiedzenie Rady zostaje przerwane nieudaną próbą zamachu na Talanji – królową Zandalarów i kluczową sojuszniczkę – Thrall i pozostali przywódcy Hordy muszą podjąć stosowne kroki. Wybierają młodego szamana Zekhana, wciąż pogrążonego w żałobie po Varoku Zaurzykle, i polecają mu pomóc Talanji w odkryciu źródła grożącego jej niebezpieczeństwa. Tymczasem Mroczna Pani powierza Nathanosowi Heroldowi Plagi i Sirze Księżycowej Warcie karkołomne zadanie: zabicie bóstwa trolli, samego loa śmierci – Bansamdiego. Wyprawa Zekhana i Talanji, by ocalić Bansamdiego, to punkt zwrotny dla Hordy stawiającej czoła nadchodzącemu mrokowi. Jeśli zawiodą swych sojuszników i przebiegłego boga, czeka ich niechybna zguba. Jeśli zaś im się uda, odkryją ponownie to, co stanowi o prawdziwej sile Hordy.

Ein neues Abenteuer in der Welt des weltbekannten Computerspiel-Bestsellers »World of Warcraft«. Dunkle Wolken ziehen über Azeroth auf. Mithilfe seines magischen Kompasses muss Aram Dorn die Splitter einer legendären Waffe finden. Das Geheimnis dieses Schwerts scheint ebenso wie das drohende Unheil, das sie abwenden soll, mit seinem Vater Greydon Dorn auf hoher See verschollen zu sein. Doch nicht alle Geheimnisse sollen für immer verborgen bleiben. Das Schicksal von Azeroth liegt jetzt allein in Arams Händen. Der fulminante Abschluss der Traveler-Trilogie endet in einem letzten Gefecht zwischen Gut und Böse: Wird Aram es schaffen, Azeroth vor der ewigen Dunkelheit zu bewahren? Alle Bände der Traveler-Serie: World of Warcraft: Traveler (Band 1) World of Warcraft: Traveler. Die Goblin-Stadt (Band 2) World of Warcraft: Traveler. Das leuchtende Schwert (Band 3) Mit vielen Illustrationen von Brandon Dorman. Offiziell lizensiert durch Blizzard Entertainment.

An all-new official prequel novel to Shadowlands, the next expansion for Blizzard Entertainment''s legendary online game World of Warcraft. "The Horde is nothing!" With those infamous words, Sylvanas Windrunner betrayed and abandoned the Horde she vowed to serve. The Dark Lady and her forces now work in the shadows as both the Horde and Alliance, including her own sister, Alleria, race to uncover her next move. Struggling to shoulder the crushing weight of leadership, King Anduin entrusts the void elf and High Exarch Turalyon to uncover Sylvanas''s whereabouts. The Horde now stands at a crossroads. The various factions form a council, leaving the mantle of warchief to rest. Thrall, Lor themar Theron, Baine Bloodhoof, First Arcanist Thalyssra, and many other familiar faces rise to this new challenge. But the threats are numerous, and the distrust runs too deep. When the council is derailed by a failed assassination attempt on Talanji - the Zandalari queen and a key ally - Thrall and the rest of the Horde leaders are forced into action. They empower the young troll shaman Zekhan, still grieving the loss of Varok Saurfang, with a critical mission to aid Talanji and help uncover the rising threat against her. Meanwhile, Nathanos Blightcaller and Sira Moonwarden have been tasked by the Dark Lady with a terrifying gambit: to kill the troll loa of death himself, Bwonsamdi. As Zekhan and Talanji work to save Bwonsamdi, their journey will be a key turning point in bolstering the Horde against the coming darkness and finding themselves along the way. Failure to save their allies and the trickster god will surely doom them - but through success, they may rediscover what makes the Horde strong.