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Small Favor
by Jim Butcher
A wizard detective uses magic to solve a dangerous supernatural mystery.
One year after the events in, White Night, , Dresden is confronted by Queen Mab calling in one of the favors owed her by Harry: that he be her "Emissary," and protect John Marcone. Despite repeated ... (Wikipedia)
Dead Beat
by Jim Butcher
A wizard-detective takes on a magical mission to save the world from a powerful necromancer.
It's three days before Halloween and nearly a year after the events in, Blood Rites, . Mavra , from the previous novel, orders Dresden to locate The Word of Kemmler for her within 3 days, or Karrin ... (Wikipedia)
Blood Rites
by Jim Butcher
A thrilling urban fantasy adventure, pitting a wizard against a powerful cult.
For Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, there have been worse assignments than going undercover on the set of an adult film. Dodging flaming monkey poo, for instance. Or going ... (Goodreads)
Sandman Slim
by Richard Kadrey
After being sent to Hell, James Stark returns to Los Angeles seeking revenge on those who betrayed him. A gritty urban fantasy with a dark sense of humor.
Supernatural fantasy has a new antihero in Sandman Slim, star of this gripping, gritty new series by Richard Kadrey. Life sucks and then you die. Or, if you’re James Stark, you spend eleven years in ... (Goodreads)
The Gathering Storm
by Robert Jordan
Epic fantasy adventure featuring battles between the forces of good and evil.
The series' storyline has been leading up to the "Last Battle" ( Tarmon Gai'don )—a fight between the forces of Light and Shadow. According to prophecy in the series the primary protagonist Rand ... (Wikipedia)
Sourcery
by Terry Pratchett
A wizard uses his magic to take over the Discworld, and a young man must fight to restore order.
Death comes to collect the soul of Ipslore the Red, a wizard who was banished from Unseen University for marrying and having children, something forbidden for wizards. Bitter over this fate, Ipslore ... (Wikipedia)
The Honor of the Queen
by David Weber
Honor Harrington, a captain in the Royal Manticoran Navy, is sent on a diplomatic mission to a planet with a dangerous secret.
Three years after the events in, On Basilisk Station, , Captain Honor Harrington returns to the Star Kingdom after a long anti-piracy campaign in the Silesian Confederacy. While her ship, the heavy ... (Wikipedia)
Monster Hunter International
by Larry Correia
A group of mercenaries hunt monsters for a living, but when a powerful entity threatens the world, they must band together to save humanity.
Five days after Owen Zastava Pitt pushed his insufferable boss out of a fourteenth story window, he woke up in the hospital with a scarred face, an unbelievable memory, and a job offer. It turns out ... (Goodreads)
Dragonsinger
by Anne McCaffrey
A young singer discovers her magical connection to dragons and embarks on a quest to save her people.
The novel follows Menolly , now apprenticed into the Harper Hall, a type of music conservatory for harpers ( minstrels /educators) and other music professionals, as she begins her musical training to ... (Wikipedia)
The Three Musketeers
by Alexandre Dumas
An adventurous tale of friendship, courage, and battle in 17th century France.
In 1625 France, d'Artagnan leaves his family in Gascony and travels to Paris to join the Musketeers of the Guard . At a house in Meung-sur-Loire , an older man derides d'Artagnan's horse. Insulted, ... (Wikipedia)
Bad Luck and Trouble
by Lee Child
Jack Reacher and his team join forces to solve a dangerous mystery that threatens their lives.
A man with two broken legs is thrown out of a corporate helicopter from 3,000 feet above the California desert. Seventeen days after that, Reacher is roaming alone with no objectives, no phone, no ... (Wikipedia)
The Penelopiad
by Margaret Atwood
A retelling of Homer's "The Odyssey" from the perspective of Penelope, wife of Odysseus. A feminist take on a classic tale.
The novel recaps Penelope 's life in hindsight from 21st century Hades; she recalls her family life in Sparta , her marriage to Odysseus , her dealing with suitors during his absence, and the ... (Wikipedia)
Dragonflight
by Anne McCaffrey
A young dragonrider embarks on a mission to save her kingdom from a mysterious threat.
Dragonflight is the story of Lessa , the sole survivor of the noble ruling family of Ruatha Hold on the northern continent of Pern. When the rest of her family is killed by a cruel usurper, Fax , she ... (Wikipedia)
Feet of Clay
by Terry Pratchett
A mysterious death leads to the uncovering of secrets and treachery in a fantasy world.
Twelve of the city golems, clay creatures forced to obey the written instructions placed inside their heads, decide to create a "king" golem. They fashion a golem from their own clay and place in his ... (Wikipedia)
Reaper Man
by Terry Pratchett
A humorous fantasy adventure featuring a young witch and her Discworld allies.
The Auditors of Reality are beings who watch the Discworld to ensure everything obeys The Rules. As Death starts developing a personality the Auditors feel that he does not perform his Duty in the ... (Wikipedia)
The Shadow Rising
by Robert Jordan
Epic fantasy adventure as a group of heroes battle forces of evil to protect the world from destruction.
Rand al'Thor has just claimed the crystal sword Callandor to prove himself the Dragon Reborn . He is approached by Lanfear , who tells him of the Forsaken's plans. However, the fortress known as the ... (Wikipedia)
Contagion
by Robin Cook
A medical thriller about a deadly virus outbreak and the race to find a cure before it spreads globally.
One of Cook's most successful—and timely—bestsellers. Contagion is a terrifying cautionary tale for the millennium as a deadly epidemic is spread not merely by microbes—but by sabotage.... ... (Goodreads)
Undead and Unappreciated
by MaryJanice Davidson
Betsy, a newly turned vampire, struggles to adjust to her new life while dealing with supernatural politics and romantic entanglements.
The novel has two prologues. The first prologue relates how the devil , out of boredom, possessed a "not very nice" woman and gave birth to a daughter; however, the devil soon returned to Hell , ... (Wikipedia)
The Dragon Reborn
by Robert Jordan
A young man's quest to realize his destiny and save the world from destruction.
Rand al'Thor , having been declared the Dragon Reborn by Moiraine Damodred , secretly goes to Tear to prove himself. Along the way he is hunted by Darkhounds and Darkfriends. After leaving in secret, ... (Wikipedia)
What Child Is This
by Rhys Bowen
A young woman in 1930s England investigates the mysterious death of her grandfather.
Christmas during World War II is a time for small miracles in this bittersweet short story by the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Tuscan Child, and, In Farleigh Field,., Jack and Maggie ... (Goodreads)
Dragon Harper
by Anne McCaffrey
A young woman fights to become a dragonrider and harper, while dealing with personal struggles and a deadly illness threatening her community.
For millions of readers the world over, the name Pern is magical, conjuring up grand vistas of a distant planet whose blue skies are patrolled by brave dragons and their noble riders, a paradise ... (Goodreads)
Then Again, Maybe I Won't
by Judy Blume
A coming-of-age story about a boy's struggles with puberty, family dynamics, and peer pressure.
a twelve-year-old Tony Miglione lives with his hardworking extended family in a working-class neighborhood in Jersey city. After Tony's family experiences a major increase in wealth due to his ... (Wikipedia)
Chemistry
by Weike Wang
A Chinese-American Ph.D. candidate in chemistry struggles with the pressures of academia, family expectations, and her own identity crisis.
At first glance, the quirky, overworked narrator of this novel seems to be on the cusp of a perfect life: she is studying for a prestigious PhD in chemistry that will make her Chinese parents proud ... (Goodreads)
Deadline
by Chris Crutcher
High school senior Ben Wolf has only one year to live, but he's determined to make the most of it by uncovering a dark secret in his small town.
Ben Wolf is an 18-year-old high school student from Trout, Idaho. He lives with his father, his mother, who is mentally ill, and his younger brother, Cody, who is a superb football player and attends ... (Wikipedia)
Dungeon Born
by Dakota Krout
A sentient dungeon is born and must grow in power by luring adventurers to their doom.
A powerful dungeon. A sheep-herder turned Noble. Their path to ascendance through cultivation. Conquering dungeons and using them to grow has long been the most efficient way to become a powerful ... (Goodreads)
The Courtship of Princess Leia
by Dave Wolverton
A love triangle between Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Prince Isolder unfolds amidst a battle for control of the galaxy.
Though the Battle of Endor resulted in the destruction of the Emperor and Darth Vader , along with the best of the Imperial Starfleet , the remnants of the Empire are still a danger. One of the ... (Wikipedia)
Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah
by Richard Bach
A spiritual journey of self-discovery, exploring the mysteries of life and death.
In the cloud-washed airspace between the cornfields of Illinois and blue infinity, a man puts his faith in the propeller of his biplane. For disillusioned writer and itinerant barnstormer Richard ... (Goodreads)
Sins of the Night
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Dark Hunter, Alexion, falls in love with a human woman, Danger, while fighting against an evil vampire.
In the realm of the Dark-Hunters there is a code of honor that even immortal bad boys must follow:,Harm no human. Drink no blood. Never fall in love., But every now and again a Dark-Hunter thinks ... (Goodreads)
Revelations
by Melissa de la Cruz
A group of young adults with supernatural powers must save the world from an ancient evil.
Schuyler Van Alen's blood legacy has just been called into question: is the young vampire in fact a Blue Blood, or is it the sinister Silver Blood that runs through her veins? As controversy swirls, ... (Goodreads)
The Dragon Heir
by Cinda Williams Chima
A young wizard must navigate a world of magic, politics, and power struggles to claim his rightful place as the Dragon Heir.
The covenant that was meant to keep the wizard wars at bay has been stolen, and the sanctuary of Trinity must prepare for attack. Seph monitors the Weirwalls, while Jack and Ellen train their army of ... (Goodreads)
