Fantasy Alchemy

Sometimes I wonder what life was like before magic burst into existence, before the Magical War of 810 destroyed our world. What it was like before there were Wyrd Blood, or we were forced into hiding. And that's what I've been doing for years, hiding me and my crew. But that's about to end. My crew is starving and things are getting dire. When I get desperate enough to try and steal from Ryker, one of the toughest men around, things go bad and my Wyrd Blood origins are outed. But it's not all bad. Ryker can help keep me alive from the mysterious illness that's been plaguing me

In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep. Lazlo faces an unthinkable choice—save the woman he loves, or everyone else?—while Sarai feels more helpless than ever. But is she? Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Sarai, the muse of nightmares, has not yet discovered what she's capable of.

I was starting to think I knew what I was dealing with here at the university best known as Villain Academy. Not so much. But can I really trust a shocking revelation from someone who's proven to be my enemy? There's no way to answer that without diving in. If my mother is still out there alive, I have to uncover the truth. Even if it means putting myself back in the hands of the mages who've betrayed me before.

Devon Sanders, a private investigator and deputy headmaster of a paranormal school, has proven himself to be a formidable wizard. When magic becomes unbalanced, however, chaos ensues. A new enemy threatens to tear the paranormal world apart, so Devon will have to turn to the past for answers. The school is in danger again, and things are not as they appear. Secrets, betrayal, and danger are par for the course for Devon and his friends, but this time, magic cannot be trusted.

Having ascended to the prestigious role of High Priestess of Philosophia Naturalis, Kadia Greene faces challenges that push her to her limits. Tasked with restoring ancient teachings and gathering followers, she embarks on a perilous journey with her friends. As they traverse dangerous terrains and navigate political intrigue, cities are forsaken, mountains are set ablaze, and temples are constructed on secluded peaks. Yet, amid her feats, Kadia grapples with a deteriorating mental state, often losing track of time, reality, and even her own identity.

When I found myself facing down the scariest black-magic felon in the city, practically daring him to abduct me, I had to wonder exactly how I ended up here. It all started when I accidentally landed a job as a bartender - but not at a bar. At a guild, populated by mages, sorcerers, alchemists, witches, and psychics. Good thing this lame-o human is adaptable, right? Then my favorite guild members - three sexy, powerful, and intermittently charming mages - asked for my help. Did they want access to my encyclopedic knowledge of cocktails? Oh no.

For the first time, get all four books in the Alchemy series in one audiobook bundle. The series begins with The Keepers: Two days ago, Jo Davids was a waitress by night and a college kid by day, with the unnerving problem of objects floating around her. One day ago, Jo's sexy boss, Cormac, noticed her for all the wrong reasons when she witnessed a man transform into a monster in the basement of his casino. Today, Cormac ordered her shot. If he's real lucky, she won't die. Because if she does, all hope is lost.

Kadia Greene believed she had found her place in the digital realm, but her new life is upended when she is abruptly pulled back into the harsh reality she thought she had left behind forever. Torn between the lure of returning to her digital haven and the unresolved issues of her past, Kadia faces the daunting challenge of navigating her new circumstances while grappling with a fractured sense of self. Each decision she makes now will not only define her future but also force her to reconcile the person she was with the person she must become.

When Margaret Welty spots the legendary hala, the last living mythical creature, she knows the Halfmoon Hunt will soon follow. Whoever is able to kill the hala will earn fame and riches, and unlock an ancient magical secret. While Margaret is the best sharpshooter in town, only teams of two can register, and she needs an alchemist. Weston Winters isn’t an alchemist—yet. He's been fired from every apprenticeship he's landed, and his last chance hinges on Master Welty taking him in. But when Wes arrives at Welty Manor, he finds only Margaret.

Das Romantasy-Phänomen QUICKSILVER geht in die zweite Runde! Pflicht. Blut. Macht.Doch Macht ist das Letzte, was Saeris Fane will. Nach ihrer Krönung spürt sie nur Last auf ihren Schultern – und dass ihr Leben ab jetzt nicht mehr ihr selbst gehören wird. Dabei brennt der Wunsch, ihren Bruder zu retten, wie ein unbändiges Feuer in ihr. Doch eine weitere Reise durch das Quicksilver-Portal würde für Saeris den sicheren Tod bedeuten.

Jax, a rogue Clakker, has wreaked havoc upon the Clockmakers' Guild by destroying the Grand Forge. Reborn in the flames, he must begin his life as a free Clakker, but liberation proves its own burden. Berenice, formerly the legendary spymaster of New France, mastermind behind her nation's attempts to undermine the Dutch Hegemony, has been banished from her homeland and captured by the Clockmakers Guild's draconian secret police force.

Egypt, 1912. In an alternate Cairo infused with the otherworldly, the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments, and Supernatural Entities investigate disturbances between the mortal and the (possibly) divine. What starts off as an odd suicide case for Special Investigator Fatma el-Sha’arawi leads her through the city’s underbelly as she encounters rampaging ghouls, saucy assassins, clockwork angels, and plot that could unravel time itself, in P. Djèlí Clark's Tor.Com Original, A Dead Djinn in Cairo.

Conor and his allies return from the quest for the Sword of Categym to find the Galel kingdom under siege. The forces of the Empire of Ar-Annator gather on the frontier, and the Marines must fight their way through enemy lines to reach friendly territory. To make matters worse, an attempt is made on King Uven’s life, grievously wounding him. As traitorous elements among his retainers make a grab for the throne, a deeper, darker, sorcerous plot makes itself felt. The Empire has planned this for a long time. The foul things they’re in league with have been planning longer still.

All across the world, people look up at the moon and dream of gods. Gods of knowledge and wisdom, gods of tides and longevity. Over time, some of these moon gods incarnated into the human world alongside the other manifest natural concepts. Their job is to cross the sky above the Impossible City—the heart of all creation—to keep it connected to reality. And someone is killing them. There are so many of them that it's easy for a few disappearances to slip through the cracks. But they aren't limitless.

Alles beginnt mit einem Kurs in einem alten Kino ... Folklore 517: Lokale Legenden und urbane Mythen, unterrichtet von einer Frau, die alle nur "die Professorin" nennen.Die meisten Studierenden glauben, dass die Geschichten der Professorin nur erfunden sind. Es gibt keinen Mann in Hollywood, den man anrufen kann, um zu erfahren, wann man sterben wird. Es gibt keine Hotelbar in Los Angeles, in der es spukt und der Teufel höchstpersönlich sich gerne die Zeit vertreibt. Und so etwas wie Magie gibt es ohnehin nicht.

Der große Romantasy-Hit von US-Bestsellerautorin Callie Hart als Hörbuch – spannend, knisternd und actiongeladen. Berühre nie das Schwert. Öffne nie das Portal. Verliere nie dein Herz... In ihrer dunkelsten Stunde, als sie bereits dem Tod ins Auge blickt, öffnet die junge Saeris unwissentlich ein sogenanntes Quicksilver-Portal – ein Tor zwischen den Welten. Als erster Mensch seit tausenden von Jahren gelingt ihr mithilfe eines Fae-Kriegers die Flucht nach Yvelia. Dabei gerät sie zwischen die Fronten eines jahrhundertealten Konflikts, der nicht nur die Fae, sondern auch die Menschen alles kosten könnte.

Milo lives on board the Sesquipedalian, or 'Quip' - a magical train that uses the power of imagination to travel through both Story and the real world. The train is owned by Milo’s uncle, Horatio, and Milo has witnessed many of his uncle’s dodgy dealings as a book smuggler trading in rare books. When Horatio takes on a dangerous new job, he needs the help of Tilly Pages. And Tilly owes Horatio a favour.

After Okami is captured in the Jukai forest, Mariko has no choice - to rescue him, she must return to Inako and face the dangers that have been waiting for her in the Heian Castle. She tricks her brother, Kenshin, and betrothed, Raiden, into thinking she was being held by the Black Clan against her will, playing the part of the dutiful bride-to-be to infiltrate the emperor's ranks and uncover the truth behind the betrayal that almost left her dead.

But when your enemies try to reveal your big secret, that you were a mundane man from the mundane world, do you think you could not only stop them, but win the day and come out of it all stronger and smarter? You could...if you were the King of Alchemy.

After winning the Civil War against the Confederate Wielders, the Union Machinists have outlawed magic to usher in a new age of steam-powered technology. Diah, an alchemist and the only non-wielder in his family, owes his brother for saving his life in the war; so when Cager is blackmailed into procuring the magical hide of the White Buffalo, Diah accompanies him to the Dakota territory.