New Releases by Tessa Gratton

Tessa Gratton is the author of A Blur of Bright Water (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 10) (2017), Into the Woods (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 7) (2017), My Life for Your Life (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 6) (2017), Every Face a Forgery (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 5) (2017), The Siege of Riverside (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 2) (2017).

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A Blur of Bright Water (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 10)

release date: Dec 13, 2017
A Blur of Bright Water (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 10)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 10th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Tessa Gratton. Tess seeks revenge against Florian but is thwarted. Meanwhile the Cocom try to silence him regarding their involvement in the warehouse thefts. Reza realizes Diane’s enemies are responsible for the problems at Rafe’s school and insists Rafe meet with her to come to a solution. Kaab discovers Rafe and Florian’s connection. Diane works to free Basil from Aurelia’s clutches while escalating her own private war with Davenant. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

Into the Woods (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 7)

release date: Nov 22, 2017
Into the Woods (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 7)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 7th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Liz Duffy Adams and Delia Sherman. Diane hosts a hunting party outside of the city that provides an opportunity to manipulate her relationships as well as those of her associates. Kaab investigates the Inspector’s background and discovers her past may pose a significant risk for her family’s future. Micah questions the trust she’s placed in Diane. Esha wonders if the City is changing who she is for the worse. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

My Life for Your Life (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 6)

release date: Nov 15, 2017
My Life for Your Life (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 6)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 6th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Tessa Gratton. As Kaab and Diane continue their alliance, the swordswoman tracks down a recalcitrant spy who may have information she needs. Tess meets with the Salamander. Reza and Rafe go to Riverside together. Micah is involved in a bar fight. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

Every Face a Forgery (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 5)

release date: Nov 08, 2017
Every Face a Forgery (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 5)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 5th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Paul Witcover. As Kaab takes over her aunt’s role, Diane deals with the aftermath of the burglary at Tremontaine House. Despite Davenant’s moves against her and the school, she remains convinced she has the upper hand. Meanwhile, Esha begins to see the risks—body and soul—of being involved with Diane. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

The Siege of Riverside (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 2)

release date: Oct 18, 2017
The Siege of Riverside (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 2)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 2nd episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Tessa Gratton. When Riverside comes under siege, Tess is forced into a leadership role, working to keep the truth about Vincent from Reza as he helps her deal with the crisis. Meanwhile, on the Hill, Diane and Davenant face off for the first time since she was named Duchess in her own right. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

Ambition (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 1)

release date: Oct 11, 2017
Ambition (Tremontaine Season 3 Episode 1)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 1st episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Ellen Kushner. Duchess Diane Tremontaine is the guest of honor at a fashionable banquet, but now that she holds power in her own right, challenges—and rivals—come in many forms. As allies reveal their own agendas, Diane looks to keep her friends close, and her enemies closer. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

Blodsmagi

release date: May 04, 2017
Blodsmagi
Det var så vackert, mörkt och skimrande som om själva natthimlen läckte ut i min hand. Jag pressade bladet mot huden för att blodet skulle rinna fortare. Smärtan sköt upp längs handleden och lindade sig runt underarmen, som glödande taggtråd. Silla är beredd att göra vad som helst för att avslöja sanningen om sin familj, hur fruktansvärd den än är. Till och med offra sitt eget blod. ”Kärlekshistorier begravda på kyrkogårdar, fasa dold bakom masker och bloddrypande viskningar. Jag avgudar den här boken.” Maggie Stiefvater, författaren till Frost, Feber och För evigt

Tremontaine: Book 2

release date: May 02, 2017
Tremontaine: Book 2
Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. In this serial, Ellen Kushner and a team of writers return readers to the world of scandal and swordplay introduced in her cult-classic novel Swordspoint. Readers familiar with the series will find a welcome homecoming while new fans will learn what makes Riverside a place they will want to visit again and again. Tremontaine follows Diane, Duchess Tremontaine, whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; Rafe Fenton, a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; Ixkaab Balam, a tradeswoman from afar with skill for swords and secrets; and Micah, a gentle genius whose discoveries herald revolution. Sparks fly as these four lives intersect in a world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers. Tread carefully, dear reader, and keep your wit as sharp as your steel.

Dissolution (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 13)

release date: Jan 18, 2017
Dissolution (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 13)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner’s classic Riverside series. This is the final episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Ellen Kushner. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

A Fair Hand (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 6)

release date: Jan 18, 2017
A Fair Hand (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 6)
Plots and schemes abound as preparations for the Tremontaine Ball get underway in the latest exciting installment of our deliciously scandalous online episodic serial. The annual Tremontaine Ball is always the event of the season. But now, with the family fortune at stake, Diane assembles her guest list with all the cunning of a general preparing a battle plan. As the chocolate merchants of the City, led by the Balam family, debate how to respond to the Duchess's unprecedented invitation, Micah, eager to help her family, makes plans to crash the party. And Kaab finds that learning from Vincent Applethorpe is a painful experience. This episode is brought to you by Racheline Maltese and Patty Bryant, who cordially extend you an invitation to the Ball.

The Coming Night (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 10)

release date: Dec 21, 2016
The Coming Night (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 10)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 10th episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Joel Derfner. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

Heavenly Bodies (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 3)

release date: Dec 21, 2016
Heavenly Bodies (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 3)
Sex, intrigue, and murder spice the latest installment in the stunning new prequel to Ellen Kushner's beloved Riverside saga. Rafe’s academic troubles grow worse, but he finds comfort in surprising places. When Micah plunges into mathematical calculations that threaten to expose trade secrets long held close by Kaab's people, Kaab must do some quick thinking of her own. Meanwhile, Diane seeks to involve the house Balam in her intrigues, and the river yields up a mystery of its own. This episode is brought to you by Joel Derfner, who dials up the heat in our play of passions.

The Heart a Liability (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 9)

release date: Dec 14, 2016
The Heart a Liability (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 9)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 9th episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Tessa Gratton. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

Old in Mischief (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 2)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
Old in Mischief (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 2)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 2nd episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Tessa Gratton. When Micah and Joshua venture into Riverside, they accidentally rouse the interest of local criminals, forcing Kaab to come to their rescue. Meanwhile, a formal duel on the Hill brings Vincent Applethorpe to the covetous attention of both the Duchess Tremontaine and the Chartil ambassador, Reza. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

All that Glitters (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 4)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
All that Glitters (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 4)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 4th episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Joel Derfner. Diane begins to gather support for her bid to become duchess in her own right. Rafe uses Arthur in his quest to find Will. Micah, confronted by Diane, wonders if the duchess is a secretly a mathematician. And after a strange encounter with a shadowy Riverside criminal, Kaab fights her first professional duel. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

The Duchess Gambit (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 7)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
The Duchess Gambit (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 7)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 7th episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Joel Derfner. Diane educates Lionel on matters of power, but finds herself at a disadvantage when Davenant issues her a challenging proposition. Micah’s research is rudely interrupted, leading to a drunken confession from Kaab that frays her friendship with Rafe. A duel gone wrong forces Vincent into Diane’s employ. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

Fireworks (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 3)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
Fireworks (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 3)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 3rd episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Mary Anne Mohanraj. Alliances shift as relationships on both the Hill and in Riverside grow complicated. Shade and Florian seek out Tess, causing concern for her safety. As his family tries to cheer him, Rafe takes stock; finding himself wanting, he ventures out to renew his friendship with Micah. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

Convocation (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 1)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
Convocation (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 1)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 1st episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Ellen Kushner. All eyes are on Duchess Diane Tremontaine at the Convocation, an annual soiree that opens the Council of Lords. With her mad husband exiled to the country, Diane is on the hunt for a new lover and better fortunes. But the path to power—and revenge—is never without obstacles. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

A City Without Chocolate (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 8)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
A City Without Chocolate (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 8)
A shortage of chocolate sets the City on edge in this bittersweet installment of the Web's favorite episodic serial! Diane's secret arrangement with the Balam family bears fruit as a strategic withholding of chocolate wreaks havoc on the city's social fabric, from the Hill to Riverside. But Kaab has her own private stash, for which she has a special use in mind, involving a certain pretty forger. Meanwhile, Rafe sits for his exams, with his dreams of starting his own school hanging in the balance. Diane ploys all her wit and wiles upon the Dragon Chancellor. This episode is brought to you by Alaya Dawn Johnson, who takes her chocolate with a dusting of chili powder and not so much as a smidgen of cream.

Blood and Silk (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 6)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
Blood and Silk (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 6)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 6th episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Mary Anne Mohanraj. Kaab takes Tess to a feast at her family's compound. Rafe fears he's reached a dead end in his search for Will. Diane's daughter, Honora, interrupts her scheming by making an unexpected visit. Esha seeks help in dealing with an unwelcome admirer. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

A Tale of Two Ladies (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 12)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
A Tale of Two Ladies (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 12)
Secrets are revealed and dark bargains offered in the twelfth and penultimate installment of Season 1 of Tremontaine, the episodic online serial set in Ellen Kushner's Swordpoint universe. Kaab seeks out the services of a good forger before paying a visit to the Duchess Tremontaine. Diane, meanwhile, pays a visit to Highcombe House, the Tremontaine country estate. And at long last, Kaab and Diane face off in a drawing room duel where the weapon of choice is words. This climactic episode is brought to you by Malinda Lo, who has been waiting eagerly all season to write it!

A Rushing of Wings (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 8)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
A Rushing of Wings (Tremontaine Season 2 Episode 8)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 8th episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Racheline Maltese and Paul Witcover. Micah and Rafe journey to Highcombe—by way of the Heslop farm—to rescue Will. But intrigues at Highcombe, where madness may be catching, threaten to throw their plan off course. Welcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a handsome young scholar with more passion than sense; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius whose discoveries herald revolution when games of politics begin, no one is safe. Keep your wit as sharp as your steel in this world where politics is everything, and outcasts are the tastemakers.

Arrivals (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 1)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
Arrivals (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 1)
Swordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new chapter in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. In a city that never was, sex, scandal, and swordplay combine in a melodrama of manners that returns readers to the beloved world of Ellen Kushner’s Swordspoint! A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; a passionate young Scholar with dreams beyond his reach; a Foreign spy in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a Genius on the brink of scientific revolution—when long-buried lies threaten to come to light, the stakes are high, and more than lives may be lost. Mind your manners and enjoy the chocolate in a dance of sparkling wit and political intrigue. Duchess Diane Tremontaine, the crowning gem of her city’s high class, sits in her manor’s window on The Hill and looks over her domain with eyes that cut and a mind that schemes. Far below, and far away from the glitz of wealth, a poor country farm girl named Micah looks only toward her family, the harvest, and the complex web of math that entrances her. At the Docks, the newly arrived Ixkaab Balam surveys the same city from the deck of her family’s merchant vessel and sees a land to manipulate for fortune and fun. And at the University, a passionate scholar named Rafe bristles at the classism constraining his ambitions and dreams of revolution.

Shadowroot (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 10)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
Shadowroot (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 10)
Flashing swords and eerie dreams set the stage for murder in the tenth installment of Tremontaine, the episodic online serial set in the world of Ellen Kushner's beloved Swordspoint. When Tess finds herself plagued by nightmares of the murdered Ben, Kaab vows to solve the case. But she may never get the chance, for Reynald is on her trail, with more murder on his mind. Meanwhile, Will tells Diane of Micah's discovery, but her response is not what he had hoped for. And Micah gets an unexpected job offer. This episode is brought to you by Joel Derfner, who always adds a dash of the unexpected to his prose.

Go and Tell the Morning Star (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 11)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
Go and Tell the Morning Star (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 11)
Madness stalks the halls of Tremontaine House in the heartwrenching eleventh episode of Tremontaine, the episodic online serial set in the world of Ellen Kushner's Swordspoint. Afraid that he is losing his mind, Will looks for comfort in Rafe's arms. Rafe, meanwhile, blames himself for his lover's condition. And when Kaab hears of Diane's childhood and her long-ago encounter with Rupert Hawke, new questions arise that can only be answered within the walls of Tremontaine House itself. This episode is brought to you by Alaya Dawn Johnson, who is on a first-name basis with the Morning Star.

Departures (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 13)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
Departures (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 13)
Season 1 of Tremontaine, the hit episodic online serial set in Ellen Kushner's Swordpoint universe, reaches its riveting conclusion. Kaab and Diane, enemies bound by common interests, forge a new understanding. Micah and Rafe receive unexpected offers of employment. And Will, now the Duke Tremontaine in name only, languishes at Highcombe House, where it is hoped—by some—that he may yet recover. This episode is brought to you by Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman, who can't wait to share what they've got up their sleeves for Season 2 of Tremontaine!

The Swan Ball (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 7)

release date: Dec 07, 2016
The Swan Ball (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 7)
Passion and intrigue make the Tremontaine Ball a glittering high point in this ongoing episodic serial set in Ellen Kushner's acclaimed Riverside universe. Violent passions erupt at the Tremontaine Ball! A misunderstanding comes between Rafe and Will, while Micah threatens to expose Kaab's secret to her family. Diane's plans to salvage the Tremontaine name and fortune hang by a thread, and Kaab recognizes the locket sketched by Tess . . . in the last place she would have expected to see it. This episode is brought to you by Joel Derfner, whose sparkling wit makes him the perfect party companion.

Η μαγεία του αίματος

release date: Apr 01, 2016
Η μαγεία του αίματος
Έρωτας, αίμα και μαγεία για όσους λατρεύουν τις σκοτεινές ιστορίες. Η δεκαπεντάχρονη Σίλλα έχει μόλις χάσει τους γονείς της με φρικτό τρόπο: όλοι είναι πεπεισμένοι ότι ο πατέρας της, σε μια κρίση παραφροσύνης, σκότωσε τη μητέρα της και στη συνέχεια αυτοκτόνησε. Η Σίλλα όμως είναι βέβαιη ότι κάτι άλλο έχει συμβεί και τις υποψίες της έρχεται να επιβεβαιώσει ένα βιβλίο που φτάνει στα χέρια της με το ταχυδρομείο. Ο μυστηριώδης αποστολέας του υπογράφει ως «Ο Διάκονος» και στο γράμμα που συνοδεύει το βιβλίο πληροφορεί τη Σίλλα ότι ο πατέρας της ήταν ένας μεγάλος μάγος κι ότι το βιβλίο περιλαμβάνει τις γνώσεις που συγκέντρωνε επί χρόνια.Έκπληκτη, η Σίλλα βλέπει ότι το βιβλίο περιέχει ξόρκια που χρειάζονται μία σταγόνα αίμα για να πραγματοποιηθούν. Ανυπόμονη να δοκιμάσει κατά πόσο η μαγεία μπορεί να είναι αληθινή, παίρνει το βιβλίο, μαζί με τα συστατικά που απαιτεί το ξόρκι, στο νεκροταφείο δίπλα στο σπίτι της, όπου είναι θαμμένοι οι γονείς της. Κι εκεί, με λίγο αλάτι, μια σταγόνα αίμα και μερικές λέξεις στα λατινικά, βλέπει με κομμένη την ανάσα ένα ξερό φύλλο να ξαναγίνεται πράσινο!Την ίδια στιγμή, δύο μάτια είναι καρφωμένα πάνω της: Είναι ο δεκαεφτάχρονος Νίκολας, που μόλις έχει μετακομίσει στο διπλανό σπίτι με τον πατέρα του και την εκνευριστική συγγραφέα μητριά του. Ο Νίκολας απεχθάνεται τόσο το περιβάλλον της επαρχιακής πόλης, όσο και τις αναμνήσεις που ξυπνάει το σπίτι όπου μένει και όπου κάποτε έζησε η μητέρα του. Η τελευταία έχει εγκαταλείψει τον Νικ, ο οποίος προσπαθεί να ξεχάσει τα όσα του έχει μάθει σχετικά με τη μαγεία του αίματος. Βλέποντας τη Σίλλα να κάνει ό,τι και η μητέρα του, ό,τι είχε κάποτε μάθει και ο ίδιος, ο Νικ παλεύει ανάμεσα στον πόνο και τον θυμό για τη μητέρα του και την επιθυμία του να ξαναθυμηθεί τη μαγεία.Σύντομα, οι δυο τους θα συναντηθούν και θα νιώσουν αμοιβαία έλξη ο ένας για τον άλλον. Και σιγά σιγά, ανάμεσα σε φιλιά αλλά και καβγάδες, θ’ αρχίσουν να εκμυστηρεύονται ο ένας στον άλλο τις ιστορίες τους και τα όσα γνωρίζουν για τα ξόρκια και τη μαγεία του αίματος. Θα δοκιμάσουν επίσης τα ξόρκια του βιβλίου, αλλά και θα μάθουν πως η μητέρα του Νίκολας ήταν παλιά το κορίτσι του μπαμπά της Σίλλα.Στους πειραματισμούς τους με τα ξόρκια συμμετέχει και ο αδελφός της Σίλλα, ο Ρις, που είναι οργισμένος με τον πατέρα τους και τον οποίο μάταια η Σίλλα προσπαθεί να πείσει ότι ο πατέρας τους δεν ήταν ένας παρανοϊκός δολοφόνος. Όταν όμως του δείχνει το βιβλίο με τα ξόρκια και αρχίζουν σιγά σιγά ν’ ανακαλύπτουν μυστικά από το παρελθόν του πατέρα τους, θα βεβαιωθεί κι εκείνος ότι κάτι άλλο συμβαίνει, το οποίο είναι αποφασισμένος ν’ ανακαλύψει μαζί με τη Σίλλα.Αυτό που κανείς από τους τρεις τους δεν ξέρει είναι ότι κάποιος παρακολουθεί στενά τις κινήσεις τους: μια πανίσχυρη μάγισσα, η Τζόζεφιν Ντάρλι, η οποία είναι αποφασισμένη να κάνει ό,τι περνάει από το χέρι της για να ζήσει για πάντα. Όταν τη συναντούν, συνειδητοποιούν ότι δεν έχουν άλλη επιλογή από το να ενώσουν τις δυνάμεις τους για να την αντιμετωπίσουν. Είναι, άραγε, αρκετά δυνατοί για να τα βάλουν με τη μαγεία της; Μπορούν να έρθουν αντιμέτωποι με κάποια που μπορεί και κυριεύει τα σώματα ανθρώπων, αλλά και ζώων, πουλιών και δέντρων; Και, πάνω απ’ όλα, θα καταφέρουν να τη νικήσουν; Ένα ατμοσφαιρικό μεταφυσικό μυθιστόρημα που ερευνά τη φύση της ζωής και του θανάτου με όχημα την πιο σκοτεινή μορφή μαγείας. Το βιβλίο έχει μεταφραστεί σε 18 γλώσσες.

Extraña Gracia

release date: Dec 14, 2015
Extraña Gracia
Una vez una bruja y un demonio hicieron un pacto. La leyenda dice que se amaban con locura. Pero ¿se puede confiar en las historias? Este año, la Luna del Sacrificio se ha alzado antes de lo planeado sobre Las Tres Gracias, el Bosque del Demonio reclama un nuevo mártir a cambio de paz y protección. Mairwen, la bruja; Rhun, el santo y Arthur, el rechazado son los candidatos más probables, por el deber a su pueblo, por los secretos y por el amor que los une. Sin embargo, el demonio que deberán enfrentar no es como dictan las leyendas... En el camino, desenterrarán tales verdades que darán vuelta su mundo. Y destruirán sus corazones.

Las reinas de Innis Lear

release date: Dec 14, 2015
Las reinas de Innis Lear
UNA CORONA. TRES HERMANAS . UN REINO QUE SE DESANGRA . Un rey obsesionado con las profecías estelares ha drenado a Innis Lear de su magia salvaje y ahora las naciones enemigas rondan la isla sintiendo su creciente vulnerabilidad. Las feroces hijas del rey, Gaela, Reagan y Elia, saben que solo la coronación de un nuevo soberano podría revivir a su reino, resucitar su magia y ponerlo a la defensiva. Sin embargo, su padre no escogerá un heredero hasta la noche más larga del año, cuando las profecías se alineen y pueda promulgarse un ritual de veneno. Renuentes a dejar su futuro en manos de la fe ciega, las tres hijas de Innis Lear se preparan para la guerra. Pero indiferentemente de quién gane la corona, las costas de Innis llorarán la sangre de una casa dividida.
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