The Osteria Chronicles Box Set Books 1 3

Myths and heroes may be reborn, but the whims of the gods never change. Enter a world where Game of Thrones meets Clash of the Titans with this collection of the first three books from the "highly recommended" Osteria Chronicles series. Perfect for fans of mythology and historical fantasy fiction by Madeline Miller, Simon Scarrow, S.J.A. Turney, Mary Renault, and Glyn Iliffe, The Osteria Chronicles are a captivating series in which the myths, gods, and heroes of Ancient Greece come to life as you've never seen them before. This set includes… * The Trials of Hercules: In a world where mortals contend with the gods' vengeful whims, one man must ask himself if he will risk his life to defend the goddess who has done everything to destroy him. * The Voyage of Heroes: In a dangerous game that pits god against god, and family against one another, trust proves to be the deadliest weapon. * The Maze of Minos: With the gods as your allies, your life, your world, and your sanity have never been in more danger. * Exclusive Bonus Content to take you deeper into the world of Osteria Adventure, betrayal, and passion are waiting. Lose yourself in a new world by grabbing The Osteria Chronicles Box Set today! What Readers are Saying... * This book should be rated as one of the top ten books of the year. I can't emphasize enough how good this book was and how much I enjoyed reading it. * …kept me turning pages the whole way through like any guilty pleasure * …highly recommended for fans of fantasy in general and Greek mythology in particular… * …satisfying, from beginning to end. * The interactions of the gods and mortals was inspired. Seeing the gods behaving badly was a treat. * I was immediately pulled in. * I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good read. Trigger warning: These books contain violence and fictional situations that may be disturbing to sensitive readers

In a fierce clash for power, titans rise, heroes fall, and the gods find themselves on the brink of destruction. If you crave the mythological adventure of Clash of the Titans and enjoy the blend of history and fantasy in Game of Thrones as well as books by S.J.A Turney, Bernard Cornwell, and Madeline Miller, you’ll love this powerful collection of the final three books from the "highly recommended" Osteria Chronicles series. This set includes… The Bonds of Osteria: The titans gather. The gods plot against one another. And the mortals of Osteria become locked in a battle against nature, monsters, and one other. Former heroes prove themselves unable to protect Osteria, and new heroes are forged as the bonds of family, friendship, and marriage are challenged at every turn. The Battle of Ares: The war that could destroy Osteria has begun. And it’s not just the mortals whose lives are at risk.The Battle of Ares sees Osteria at its most vulnerable. It’s a time of life-shattering power struggles, shifting alliances, and characters going against their nature to protect their realm and those they love. The Return of Odysseus: The war may be over, but the fight for Osteria’s future has just begun. The Return of Odysseus takes you on a journey of mythic proportions in which allegiances are tested, relationships are challenged, and the true meaning of leadership is called into question. Exclusive Bonus Content: Including…a nostalgic look back at writing the series, glimpses into the a few of the myths that inspired these final three books, what Gerard Butler has to do with those pesky Areans, peeks into how the Trojan War and The Odyssey compare to Books Five and Six, a snarky snapshot of the dysfunctional family of the Greek gods, and more Vengeance, heroism, and passion are waiting. Discover the emotionally-charged conclusion of The Osteria Chronicles by grabbing this box set today! What Readers are Saying... * If you like Greek mythology you’ll love Tammie Painter’s twist on the original stories! * I strongly recommend this series... * I can't emphasize enough how good this book was and how much I enjoyed reading it. * …kept me turning pages the whole way through like any guilty pleasure * …satisfying, from beginning to end. * The interactions of the gods and mortals was inspired. Seeing the gods behaving badly was a treat.

Myths and heroes may be reborn, but the whims of the gods never change. For the first time, all six books of this "highly-recommended" historical fantasy adventure are now available in a single boxset. This complete collection includes (brief descriptions below)… * The Trials of Hercules * The Voyage of Heroes * The Maze of Minos * The Bonds of Osteria * The Battle of Ares * The Return of Odysseus * Plus a never-before-released short story from Osteria (A Feast for Sight) and loads of exclusive bonus content to take you even deeper into the creation of the series. If you crave the mythological adventure of Clash of the Titans and can’t get enough of the blend of history and fantasy in Games of Thrones as well as books by S.J.A Turney, Bernard Cornwell, and Madeline Miller, you’ll love this six-book set of the gripping series in which the myths, gods, and heroes of Ancient Greece come to life as you've never seen them before. Heroism, vengeance, and adventure are waiting. Grab this captivating collection and escape into the richly detailed and unforgettable world of The Osteria Chronicles today! What readers are saying about the series... "If you like Greek mythology you’ll love Tammie Painter’s twist on the original stories!" "I strongly recommend this series..." "…kept me turning pages the whole way through like any guilty pleasure" "…satisfying, from beginning to end." "The interactions of the gods and mortals was inspired. Seeing the gods behaving badly was a treat." This complete boxset includes… The Trials of Hercules: In a world where mortals contend with the gods' vengeful whims, one man must ask himself if he will risk his life to defend the goddess who has done everything to destroy him. The Voyage of Heroes: In a dangerous game that pits god against god, and family against one another, trust proves to be the deadliest weapon. The Maze of Minos: With the gods as your allies, your life, your world, and your sanity have never been in more danger. Adventure, betrayal, and passion are waiting. The Bonds of Osteria: The titans gather. The gods plot against one another. And the mortals of Osteria become locked in a battle against nature, monsters, and one other. Former heroes prove themselves unable to protect Osteria, and new heroes are forged as the bonds of family, friendship, and marriage are challenged at every turn. The Battle of Ares: The war that could destroy Osteria has begun. And it’s not just the mortals whose lives are at risk.The Battle of Ares sees Osteria at its most vulnerable. It’s a time of life-shattering power struggles, shifting alliances, and characters going against their nature to protect their realm and those they love. The Return of Odysseus: The war may be over, but the fight for Osteria’s future has just begun. The Return of Odysseus takes you on a journey of mythic proportions in which allegiances are tested, relationships are challenged, and the true meaning of leadership is called into question. Exclusive Bonus Content: Including a never-before-released short story from the world of Osteria, glimpses into the myths that inspired the books, a tour of Osteria, the clumsy creation of the series, deleted scenes, and more. Trigger warning: These books contain violence and fictional situations that may be disturbing to sensitive readers

“I just blew up something with magic!” “That was NOT the point.” This collection includes the first three books from the Cassie Black Trilogy. Yes, the “first” three, because trilogies, like trolls and sourdough starters, refuse to be tamed! So what’s inside besides over 1000 pages of laugh-snort comic fantasy, unforgettable characters, and magic-filled mystery? * The Undead Mr Tenpenny - Cassie Black works at a funeral home. She's used to all manner of dead bodies. What she's not used to is them waking up. Which they seem to be doing on a disturbingly regular basis lately. * The Uncanny Raven Winston - Ever have one of those weeks? You've taken an overdose of magic, you've just melted a twelve-year old girl, and Magic HQ has sent a letter "requesting" you come by to discuss your magic control issues. No? Just me then? * The Untangled Cassie Black - Cassie Black has just lost two people through a magic portal. Her archenemy, the Mauvais, is threatening to destroy city after city if Magic HQ doesn't hand her over to him… And HQ isn't exactly saying no to that offer. If you like contemporary fantasy filled with wry humor, paranormal mystery, piles of pastries, and TV-binging trolls, you'll find it hard to pry yourself away from the Cassie Black Trilogy. The Cassie Black Trilogy continues with The Unusual Mayor Marheart... heading your way this July!

A seaside eating contest. A cheating, song-stealing, all-around-no-good ex. And a chain-smoking unicorn doling out dating advice. What could possibly go wrong? It's time for the Seaside Family Fun Fair’s annual eating contests, and Zin's Circus of Unusual Creatures has been invited to perform as the feature act. Right from the start, trouble is brewing. Trouble that, to everyone’s surprise, has (almost) nothing to do with Fergus now referring to himself as The Love Guru. Besides foul moods over the weather, the decrepit state of the fun fair, and the sand wedging itself, well, everywhere, tempers truly flare when Molly’s ex-husband, Albert, shows up for the competition. Albert has a bad track record. He’s cheated in a previous eating contest, he’s stolen Molly the Mini-taur’s songs, and he’s got an ogre-sized secret that could destroy the fun fair. So, the moment the competition turns deadly, Duncan — dragon and amateur sleuth — has a long list of people who wouldn’t mind sending Albert six feet under. Problem is, two of Duncan’s friends are the most likely suspects. Matters only get worse when Duncan discovers Zin has agreed to a partnership that's smellier than a sack of rotting fish heads. And with Pepper so busy prepping food for the contest, she’s failed to keep up with Duncan’s omelet needs. Seriously, no dragon should have to sleuth in these conditions. Can Duncan find the killer before they strike again? Will Zin lose his circus to this partnership? What relationship disasters will Fergus cause? And what is up with those ogres? Find out in Beast or Famine, the latest installment of The Circus of Unusual Creatures Mystery series. ~ ~ ~ Although it's the fourth book in the series, Beast or Famine is a great way to jump into Circus of Unusual Creatures Mysteries. Set in a 1930s that’s just a tad different than what you’re used to, The Circus of Unusual Creatures is a delightfully humorous cozy mystery series that features a detecting dragon, an aura-spotting centaur, a chain-smoking unicorn, and plenty of other quirky characters getting into all kinds of trouble as they stumble their way through clues, crimes, and perfectly cooked omelets. If you like comic fantasy whodunnits that mix in laughs with murderous mayhem and mythical beasts, you’ll love, not only this silly story, but also the first three books in the series: Hoard It All Before, Tipping the Scales, and Fangs a Million. Story Note: While this cozy fantasy mystery is mostly clean, it does have a lusty, chain-smoking unicorn who makes more than a few naughty innuendos, a dragon who drinks, a tiny bit of mild swearing, and (obviously) there’s a murder or two along the way.

It’s not every day you meet an amateur sleuth… with fangs. If you like fantastical mysteries that mix in laughs with murderous mayhem and mythical beasts, you’ll love this first book in the Circus of Unusual Creatures series! What readers are saying... "Very funny and laughs out loud will be heard when reading it…this was so good l read it in one sitting couldn't put it down!" "What a truly FUN, lighthearted read, full of fantastical and lovable characters!" "What a fun circus-themed murder mystery! …I really think [Tammie] outdid herself with this book." "I loved the humour… I loved the way the story was written. The characters are very believable, and the way the mystery unravels is very well crafted…" Like any traveling circus, Zin’s has hair-raising acts and fried food on sticks. But it’s also got an aura-spotting centaur, a chain-smoking unicorn, and an omelet-addicted dragon. Oh, and a body in the center ring. Duncan -- aka "Brutus Fangwrath, Deadliest Dragon in the West" -- wakes one morning to find his best friend isn’t just sleeping off a hangover. He’s been murdered. Suspicion for the crime quickly turns to the circus’s new hire, Cordelia Quinn. After all, she’s got motive, she's got means, and she’s got loads of circumstantial evidence stacked against her. When it looks like no one else is going to step in to help Cordelia, it’s up to Duncan to ponder the puzzling clues, prove Cordelia’s innocence, and pry open a troubling secret along the way. As soon as he’s done with his omelet, that is. Set in a 1930s that’s just a tad different than what you’re used to, Hoard it all Before is the start of a delightfully humorous mystery series with plenty of tantalizing twists, a troupe of quirky characters, and death-defying feats both in and beyond the big top. Hoard It All Before is the first in the Circus of Unusual Creatures mysteries. Other titles include… * Tipping the Scales * Fangs A Million * Beast or Famine (which is another great place to start the series) Note: While this cozy mystery is mostly clean, it does have a lusty, chain-smoking unicorn who makes more than a few naughty innuendos, a dragon that drinks heavily, a tiny bit of swearing, and (obviously) there’s a murder along the way.

A soulful chef creates his first masterpiece What Mourad Lahlou has developed over the last decade and a half at his Michelin-starred San Francisco restaurant is nothing less than a new, modern Moroccan cuisine, inspired by memories, steeped in colorful stories, and informed by the tireless exploration of his curious mind. His book is anything but a dutifully “authentic” documentation of Moroccan home cooking. Yes, the great classics are all here—the basteeya, the couscous, the preserved lemons, and much more. But Mourad adapts them in stunningly creative ways that take a Moroccan idea to a whole new place. The 100-plus recipes, lavishly illustrated with food and location photography, and terrifically engaging text offer a rare blend of heat, heart, and palate.

A love letter from two Americans to their adopted city, Tasting Rome is a showcase of modern dishes influenced by tradition, as well as the rich culture of their surroundings. Even 150 years after unification, Italy is still a divided nation where individual regions are defined by their local cuisine. Each is a mirror of its city’s culture, history, and geography. But cucina romana is the country’s greatest standout. Tasting Rome provides a complete picture of a place that many love, but few know completely. In sharing Rome’s celebrated dishes, street food innovations, and forgotten recipes, journalist Katie Parla and photographer Kristina Gill capture its unique character and reveal its truly evolved food culture—a culmination of 2000 years of history. Their recipes acknowledge the foundations of Roman cuisine and demonstrate how it has transitioned to the variations found today. You’ll delight in the expected classics (cacio e pepe, pollo alla romana, fiore di zucca); the fascinating but largely undocumented Sephardic Jewish cuisine (hraimi con couscous, brodo di pesce, pizzarelle); the authentic and tasty offal (guanciale, simmenthal di coda, insalata di nervitti); and so much more. Studded with narrative features that capture the city’s history and gorgeous photography that highlights both the food and its hidden city, you’ll feel immediately inspired to start tasting Rome in your own kitchen. eBook Bonus Material: Be sure to check out the directory of all of Rome's restaurants mentioned in the book!