SINCE MAN FIRST ORGANIZED RELIGION, WE HAVE EXISTED. ALTHOUGH WE HAVE GONE BY MANY NAMES THROUGHOUT TIME, WE CONTROL THE MONASTERY. OUR ATTENTION NOW TURNS TO THE SEVEN CITIES, WHERE THE NATION OF VAMPIRES HAS COME TO TAKE CONTROL AND NEST. IN AN AREA KNOWN AS PARADISE CITY, A SMALL COMMUNITY OF ASIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS, SHROUDED IN MYSTICISM, ARE KNOWN AS THE GUARDIANS OF THE EAST. THEY DO NOT TAKE KINDLY TO OUTSIDERS. MANKIND'S FATE IS SLIPPING INTO THE INFLUENCE OF DARKNESS AS THE BATTLE RAGES. MANKIND'S NUMBERS, AND THEIR ALLIES, HAVE FALLEN. NOW, THEY ARE ON THE VERGE OF LOSING THE CRUSADE.

First published in 1989, Chronicles of Darkness is about images of Africa seen through the eyes of writers, visitors, residents, and native-born. They range from Joseph Conrad and Olive Schreiner, through Laurens van der Post, Karen Blixen and Evelyn Waugh, to more recent writers like Nadine Gordimer, Andre Brink and J.M. Coetzee. Such writers have frequently been faced with feelings of alienation, marginality, exile, self-consciousness, and egoism. It is only in this sense- that the eyes which see are shadowed and troubled- that Africa is a ‘dark continent’ and that these writings are ‘chronicles of darkness’. In some cases, Africa, even if merely a backdrop painted in crude and garish colors, becomes a way of revealing or admitting something about ‘Europe’ which might be concealed when a writer performs in a different theatre. This is an interesting read for scholars and researchers of English literature and African studies.

Part 1 of Jill Williamson's Epic Fantasy Series The Kinsman Chronicles The god of the soil is furious. Volcanic eruptions, sinkholes, earthquakes--everything points to his unhappiness. At least this is what the people of Armania in the Five Realms believe. Amid the unsettling state of the world around them, the princes of Armania live their lives focused more on who will claim the throne after their sickly father, King Echad, dies. That is until Prince Wilek's concubine turns up dead--beside her, a bloodied message that seems to have come from the mother realms. Darkness Reigns is collected together with parts 2 and 3 in King's Folly.

Four normal modern day teenagers are plunged into a world they thought only existed in novels and film. They are whisked away to a magical land where dragons roam the skies, orcs and hobgoblins terrorize travelers, and kingdoms wage war for dominance. It is a world where man is just one race, joining other races such as elves, trolls, dwarves, changelings, and the dreaded night creatures who steal the night. Not a typical "dungeons and dragons" world, for this story follows the adventures of these teens into the unknown as we watch the world unfold with their eyes. It is a world that is foreign to them. We learn as they learn. And what hope do these teens have in this strange Middle Earth world? How can they survive against wizards, dwarves, halflings, dragons, and trolls if they had a hard time making it in high school? It is a world of fantasy. Of imagination. It is the Realm. It is Legendlore. From Caliber Comics now comes the entire Realm and Legendlore saga as a set of volumes that collects the long running critically acclaimed series. In the vein of The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit with elements of Game of Thrones and Dungeon and Dragons. This book collects The Realm – Volume One issues 12-15. VOLUME FOUR: After the near catastrophe with the Night Creatures, the group find themselves face to face with Thoragg, henchman of Terroreck who is unleashing a war of death and destruction on the Azoth lands. Alex finally finds his power and its discovery shakes the very foundation of the Realm. But the Kings of the Planes are summoned and all of the Realm looks to be cast in darkness under the control of Terroreck... Surviving the encounter with Thoragg, the group makes it to the kingdom of Ardonia but the leaders will only agree to help our teens find a way home if the group can help stave off an attack by Terroreck. Meanwhile Marjorie joins the Priesthood and Alex comes to the realization that their relationship has ended forever. And Sandra, in the midst of war, eagerly accepts her new role as Queen of Drohm to rule by Lord Darkoth’s side. And as the group takes on Terroreck in one epic pitched battle, one or more of our teens may not survive the encounter. "A great adventure comic.....there’s an audience out there just waiting for a book of this caliber...and you owe it yourself to be a part of that audience." - Comic Shop News.

Part 3 of Jill Williamson's Epic Fantasy Series The Kinsman Chronicles With the Five Realms on the brink of total destruction, everyone faces a final mad scramble to find a safe haven. The realm is divided on what should be done. Wilek and Trevn join those who are preparing the realm for a seaward evacuation, but the king stands in their way. Wilek must battle against his own father to try and save the people of Armania. The End of All Things is collected together with parts 1 and 2 in King's Folly.

Rick Riordan did it for Greece. Now Sarwat Chadda does it for India... Book three in the incredible action-adventure trilogy about Ash Mistry, reluctant hero and living weapon of the death goddess Kali.

This is the 2nd book in a trilogy about Lestor Stewartson; newly qualified Doctor and a Spirit Singer capable of temporarily removing a person's living essence to enable him and others to carry out medical procedures. He's been 'persuaded' by the General Council to tour the world with a travelling circus under the guise of Apprentice Juggler. The objective is to locate empowered minerals and jewels to be used for curing certain mental and physical conditions. Together with two travelling companions, the spies Janti Barnestin and Zhanar Plathor, Lestor crosses oceans teeming with life, through pirate-infested waters - travelling perilously close to the Drashen Empire, home to the tyrant Hardin. The ultimate quest, when revealed, proves to be far more sinister and will lead them into a potentially deadly confrontation.

Learn how it all began … before Rae Kerrigan. The sins of the father are the sins of the son. What did Rae’s father do that put fear in people’s eyes at the name Kerrigan? Simon Kerrigan is standing at a crossroads. Torn between two paths. The life of a Privy Council spy—complete with friends, white picket fences, and an undisclosed relationship with the girl he loves. Or another life. A life in untested waters, pushing the boundaries to see what lies beyond—no matter the cost. While playing the role of a dutiful boyfriend and crazy-talented spy, Simon finds himself sinking ever deeper into the darkest part of his consciousness. What happens if you mix different kinds of tatùs? Why was it so wrong? What if he left the PCs? Who would stand by him? Who would join him in the inevitable fight? Could it be possible that such a little device could bring an entire county to its knees? More importantly, who is this mysterious C? In a twisted quest for knowledge and a growing obsession with the ‘ultimate power,’ he crosses one line after another. Until finally, he crosses so many, he has to ask himself the question… …Can he ever go back? The Chronicles of Kerrigan Prequel is the beginning of the story before Rae Kerrigan. Christmas Before the Magic is just the beginning (but not the end...) Prequel Series: Christmas Before the Magic Question the Darkness Into the Darkness Fight the Darkness Alone in the Darkness Lost in the Darkness The Chronicles of Kerrigan Series Rae of Hope Dark Nebula House of Cards Royal Tea Under Fire End in Sight Hidden Darkness Twisted Together Mark of Fate Strength & Power Last One Standing Rae of Light The Chronicles of Kerrigan Sequel A Matter of Time

Last One Standing is the 11th Book of USA TODAY Bestselling author, W.J. May's bestselling series, The Chronicles of Kerrigan. Rae Kerrigan and her friends have finally crossed the line, and this time, there's no going back. After a violent standoff with the entire Privy Council, the gang wakes up under the protection of the last people they ever expected to see: the Xavier Knights. Old bridges are burned. New alliances are formed. There's a storm brewing on the horizon, and unless they unite together—it will overtake them all. What they need, is time. But an unexpected visit from an old enemy sets off a spark, and suddenly, Rae's entire world is in flames. Can she and her friends get the people they need together in time? Even if they can, will they ever be strong enough? More importantly, are she and Devon strong enough to survive what's about to come? A dangerous game has begun and the only question that remains is: who will be the last one standing? Series Order: The Chronicles of Kerrigan: Gabriel Living in the Past Present for Today Staring at the Future READ THE WHOLE SERIES: Prequel Series: Christmas Before the Magic Question the Darkness Into the Darkness Fight the Darkness Alone in the Darkness Lost in Darkness The Chronicles of Kerrigan Series Rae of Hope Dark Nebula House of Cards Royal Tea Under Fire End in Sight Hidden Darkness Twisted Together Mark of Fate Strength & Power Last One Standing Rae of Light The Chronicles of Kerrigan Sequel A Matter of Time Time Piece Second Chance Glitch in Time Our Time Precious Time The Chronicles of Kerrigan: Gabriel Living in the Past Present for Today Staring at the Future Kerrigan Chronicles Stopping Time, A Passage of Time, Ticking Clock SEARCH TERMS: Meyers, Stephanie, w.j. may, tattoos, werewolf series, The Chronicles of Kerrigan, sagas, coming of age, paranormal suspense, horror, young adult fantasy, fantasy new adult, paranormal romance, horror romance, dark paranormal, tattooist, superhero fantasy ebooks, humorous, juvenille, young adult paranormal, fantasy, Young Adult, series, boarding school, paranormal, superpowers, mystery, romance, England, supernatural, Tudor, chronicles of kerrigan, New Adult & College Romance, new adult and college, new adult, New Adult & College Romance Paranormal, paranormal fantasy, superhero, vampires and witches, witches, dark fantasy, werewolf shifters romance, paranormal shifter