The Dragonfly Oath

Read the electrifying conclusion to the Fire Queen's Apprentice trilogy! When Tamri draws the Lightning magic into her veins, she feels powerful. She can finally stand up for herself and the people she loves. But her friends believe the magical substance is too volatile to use. To prove them wrong, she's preparing to seek help from a dangerous source. But when an unthinkable disaster strikes, Tamri throws herself into a new partnership. She alone believes she can handle the temptations. With her greatest enemy closing in, she must master the Lightning or lose herself completely.

Buddha said: "The Eight Tribes of Heaven Dragon, Man and Man, all see the Dragon Lady become Buddha." As for the gods, the dragons, the yakshas, the kanda, the asura, the garuda, and the mandara. After the Dragon and Heaven, the most tragic one was Carrolo, because he was Yue Fei's embodiment. Carrolo was a kind of giant bird with all kinds of solemn and precious colors on its wings. Legend has it that Yue Fei was the reincarnation of the Golden Winged Roc, and Jia Luo was the reincarnation of the Golden Winged Roc. When its life ended, the dragons vomited poison and were no longer able to eat. As a result, Garuda flew up and down seven times before finally dying on top of the Vajra Mountain. The complicated plot, ups and downs, locked in a clumsy work, all of this is in the "Heavenly Dragon's Eight Postscript." [Previous Chapter] [Table of Contents] [Next Chapter] Close]

The Heritage Of The Halflings (The Halflings Of Athranor 2) Fantasy novel by Alfred Bekker The halflings of Athranor led a quiet, tranquil life. But now Arvan Aradis, the young human who grew up among them, has returned. He is in search of the only weapon that can defeat the Corrupter of Fate - and that was entrusted to the halflings centuries ago. But the small race has long forgotten its obligation. Arvan and his companions - the halflings Borro, Neldo, and Zalea, and the elf Lirandil - are on their own in their search for the lost Rune Tree.

Order of the Dragonfly is a story about a group of war veterans and law enforcement officers who discover a nefarious and wicked empire's plot to enslave humanity. In a reality and time, not too different from our own, a secret society has infiltrated all levels of government and political systems. Utilizing various control measures, science and propaganda, the future of the children of this world is looking dark. The opposing group of justice and war veterans are chosen to receive the Book of Light, where they will be empowered to free as many victims as possible and deliver righteous judgement on the decaying evil spreading over society. In the end, the light shall overcome the darkness.

Art is magic. Art is a curse. Briar can curse with the flick of a paintbrush. Her paintings maim, bewitch, and—most effectively of all—destroy. But Briar doesn't want to hurt people anymore. She has fled her family's deadly curse business to start a new life peddling nonlethal jinxes and petty revenge. Briar’s destructive powers catch the eye of a charismatic young outlaw called Archer, who hires her to help him save a kidnapped friend from a ruthless baron. Briar thinks this is her chance to make amends for her crimes, but the family business won’t let her go so easily. When her violent past jeopardizes Archer’s rescue mission, Briar must confront the dark arts she left behind—and decide what she’s willing to destroy in order to be good. Read the new fantasy adventure inspired by Robin Hood from the author of Steel and Fire, Empire of Talents, and the Fire Queen’s Apprentice! "Richly detailed, artistic, hopeful, and an instant classic, Curse Painter is everything you could hope for in a bright fantasy novel - perfect for all ages but most especially those who adore a powerful story of goodness and magic." - Sarah K. L. Wilson, USA Today Bestselling Young Adult Author "I could not stop reading this book." - Chrissie Weselake "This book is easily one of the best YA fantasy books of the year. Engaging, witty, and full of action, Curse Painter is a phenomenally enjoyable book guaranteed to delight readers of all ages." - Sophia Lee Delorey

Every evening at sunset the troop of baboons climb to the top of the big Marula tree. All is quiet. The baboons are waiting for the evening star to appear. Who will be the first to see the star tonight? "There it is!" cries one of the little ones. As soon as the star has appeared, a little voice begs: "Please tell us a story!” A collection of fifteen highly original and entertaining animal stories.

From the author of Outlander... a magnificent epic that once again sweeps us back in time to the drama and passion of 18th-century Scotland... For twenty years Claire Randall has kept her secrets. But now she is returning with her grown daughter to Scotland's majestic mist-shrouded hills. Here Claire plans to reveal a truth as stunning as the events that gave it birth: about the mystery of an ancient circle of standing stones ...about a love that transcends the boundaries of time ...and about James Fraser, a Scottish warrior whose gallantry once drew a young Claire from the security of her century to the dangers of his .... Now a legacy of blood and desire will test her beautiful copper-haired daughter, Brianna, as Claire's spellbinding journey of self-discovery continues in the intrigue-ridden Paris court of Charles Stuart ...in a race to thwart a doomed Highlands uprising ...and in a desperate fight to save both the child and the man she loves....

Everyone needs a break climbing up the steep mountain of wisdom in all the non-fiction books on the subject of metaphysics and spiritual growth. But entertaining fiction in spiritual growth has yet to fully address the growing interest in metaphysics and the increasing popularity of Buddhism and new-age alternatives. This new series provides thought-provoking entertainment for all spiritually curious individuals to explore. Several young adult misfits learn to change the world by using ancient teachings to change themselves. Extreme, often comical characters, dive into difficult life dilemmas, testing philosophical solutions to better their lives - while contemplating profound possibilities about the universe. If such outrageous characters can find more peaceful paths in their reckless lives, so can the rest of us. In this first book, Begging for Enlightenment, Jason The Juggler stumbles down the path of enlightenment while doing battle with samurai warriors, TV evangelists, ex-girlfriends, and his life-long nemesis...his angry past. Strippers, saintly actors, and visionary monks all offer guidance and wisdom, whether they want to or not.