Return Of The Darkening

The Complete 'Return of the Darkening Series' Boxset. Books 1, 2 & 3. Evil lurks in the kingdom’s shadows. And only an unlikely pair of heroes can stop it… High-born Thea Flamma is determined to bring honor to her family and take her rightful place as a dragon rider. But things get off to a rocky start when she meets her scruffy, low-born partner, Seb. Their dragon has chosen, though, and now the unlikely duo must learn to work as a team. Thrust into a world where he’s an outcast, Seb finds himself worlds away from his poor town and drunken father. Despite this, he soon forms a bond with his dragon more powerful than he ever imagined. Bonding alone may not be enough to succeed, however, and he’ll have to do all he can to impress his new partner, Thea. But while Thea and Seb struggle to find their place as dragon riders—and partners—a storm of rumors swirls through the kingdom, speaking of an ancient evil awakening from its slumber. And when these rumors become reality, Thea and Seb find themselves locked in a race for the legendary Dragon Stone. Yet even if they find it, it’s unknown if the ancient artifact will be powerful enough to banish this evil force before it consumes them all. With their families torn apart by conflict, and betrayal lurking around every corner, Thea and Seb must decide where to put their faith: in old blood ties, or newfound friends? Dive into a dragon filled adventure! When scruffy Seb and noble Thea are paired as dragon riders, they never imagined they'd be the Kingdom's last hope...

“Fans of Roberto Bolaño will feel right at home in this globetrotting tale of misfit poets and ultraviolent drug lords . . . A page turner” (Miami Rail). Manuela is a woman haunted by a troubled childhood that she tries to escape through books and poetry. Tertullian is an Argentine preacher who claims to be the Pope’s son, ready to resort to extreme methods to create a harmonious society. Ferdinand Palacios is a Colombian priest with a dark paramilitary past, now confronted with his guilt. Rimbaud was the precocious, brilliant poet whose life was incessant exploration. Along with Juana and the consul, these are the central characters in Santiago Gamboa’s “complex, challenging story that speaks to the terror and dislocation of the age” (Kirkus Reviews). “Action-packed plotting . . . examines the movement of people across the shifting geopolitical landscape, the impossibility of returning and the potential redemptive power of poetry.” —The New York Times Book Review “An unsettling and brilliant document of contemporary life; highly recommended.” —Library Journal (starred review) “Gamboa possesses considerable talent at creating energetic scenes that spiral off in intriguing directions.” —San Francisco Chronicle

Ivy Jensen survived the Dark House once, but can she make it out a second time? Two months have passed since Ivy narrowly escaped the Nightmare Elf's grip, but the memories of Parker, Natalie, Shayla, Frankie, and Garth continue to haunt her. Their killer is still out there—somewhere. The police trail has gone cold, though, and it's up to Ivy to piece together the clues to find him. When a cryptic video arrives in her inbox, Ivy soon finds herself back in the spotlight, this time on a twisted scavenger hunt through the dark, ancient halls of a long-forgotten Gothic school building. Ivy's not alone, either. Taylor Monroe has returned to the scene. But can Taylor be trusted? Or is she another pawn in the Nightmare Elf's deadly game? Laurie Faria Stolarz crafts a mesmerizing thriller that will leave readers looking over their shoulders.

Follow-up to the 1933 publication The Dark Invader, an autobiographical account of Captain von Rintelen’s experiences as a sabotage agent in the United States of America during World War I. Rintelen had been the chief figure in that work, which had ramifications and results far beyond the knowledge of the general public, and which had been as dangerous a task as any entrusted to a man during the War. The War ended in 1918, but it was not until 1921 that Rintelen was freed. He returned to Germany to find his country, which, when he had left it, had been in the full pride of its nationhood, rapidly dissolving into the chaos that reached its height in 1932. In such a Germany there was no room for this naval officer, or for any representative of the régime that had fallen from public grace. The story of Rintelen’s return is one of the dramatic episodes of the post-war period. It forms a part of the manuscript that makes this book. But the manuscript has a greater interest than this personal one. Much of the secret history of the growth of the new Germany is here told for the first time. It is a story of intrigue and treachery on the one hand, and on the other, of an amazing loyalty and implicit patriotism. The story of The Dark Invader ended when he left the grey walls of the Atlanta Penitentiary behind him. The account of his return begins with the sight of the deserted docks and shipyards of Bremerhaven. How it ends Captain von Rintelen himself tells.

Ferus Olin's allegiance is to the Jedi. But when he's summoned to see the Emperor, the Sith Lord makes him an offer he can't refuse. If he can manage to prevent a planet from lunging into chaos, the Empire will spare ferus's capture friends. And if he doesn't- they'll die. Another heart-stopping Jedi adventure from bestselling author Jude Watson.

Soar above the skies in this dragon rider epic... Sebastian Smith isn't meant to be a dragon rider. His family ekes out a living at the bottom of Torvald society. But his luck finally changes when he’s chosen to train as a Dragon Rider at the prestigious Dragon Academy. Thrust into a world where he doesn’t fit in, Seb finds the connection with his dragon more powerful than he ever imagined. Soon, he’s doing all he can to succeed and not embarrass his new dragon partner, Thea. High-born Agathea Flamma intends to bring honor to her family by following in her brothers’ footsteps and taking her rightful place as a Dragon Rider. If she does not succeed, her only other option is marriage, and Thea will not accept failure. She’s not thrilled with her awkward, scruffy partner, Seb, but their dragon has chosen, and now the unlikely duo must learn to work as a team. When Seb hears rumors that an old danger is reemerging, he and Thea begin to investigate. Armed only with their determination and the dragon they both ride, Thea and Seb may be the only defense against the Darkening that threatens to sweep the land. Together, they will have to learn to work together to save their kingdom…or watch it fall and along with it their own dreams.

She gave her power to a dead god. Now, she must reclaim it before he destroys the world. Somewhere a vengeful god sleeps, bound by ancient magic to prevent him from wreaking havoc. Alaysha is the witch ordered to watch for the moment he wakes. She hopes he'll rouse peaceful so she can usher him quietly to his realm and finish her sacred duty. But Alaysha has lived centuries already. The never-ending wait has atrophied her powers and wearied her soul. Then news of a dormant volcano's eruption rocks the world. As the fire spreads and the death toll rises, Alaysha begins to suspect what the rest of the world can't possibly know. The god has finally roused… Keywords: books about witches, fiction with elemental witches, historical fantasy with warriors and witches, complete series with magic and witches, books with strong female characters, brooding warriors, sword and sorcery, light romance, action-packed historical fantasy, supernatural mystery, paranormal fiction with witches and sword and sorcery, books by thea atkinson, gods and goddesses, mythology, alternate earth, alternate history, chosen one, new adult fantasy series, coming of age, myths and legends, gods and goddesses, YA romance series, witches of Etlantium, witch series, witches, sword & sorcery romance, new adult romance, paranormal fantasy, witches, series, supernatural, action and adventure, dark fantasy