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Killer of Men (The Long War)
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In the epic clash of Greece and Persia, a hero is forged – a monumental novel from the author of the Tyrant series.

Arimnestos is a farm boy when war breaks out between the citizens of his native Plataea and their overbearing neighbours, Thebes. Standing in the battle line for the first time, alongside his father and brother, he shares in a famous and unlikely victory. But after being knocked unconscious in the melee, he awakes not a hero, but a slave.

Betrayed by his jealous and cowardly cousin, the freedom he fought for has now vanished, and he becomes the property of a rich citizen. So begins an epic journey out of slavery that takes the young Arimnestos through a world poised on the brink of an epic confrontation, as the emerging civilization of the Greeks starts to flex its muscles against the established empire of the Persians.

As he tries to make his fortune and revenge himself on the man who disinherited him, Arimnestos discovers that he has a talent that pays well in this new, violent world – for like his hero, Achilles, he is ‘a killer of men’.

Alexander: God of War

Alexander: God of War
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The ultimate historical adventure novel: the life of Alexander the Great in a single, epic volume.

To many he was a god. To others he was a monster. The truth is even more extraordinary.

As a boy, Alexander dreamed of matching the heroic feats of Achilles. At eighteen he led the Macedonian cavalry to a stunning victory against the Greeks. By twenty-five he had crushed the Persians in three monumental battles and was the master of the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Men began to call him a god. But behind the legend was another, more complex story.

Narrated by his boyhood friend Ptolemy, this is the story of Alexander as you have never heard it before: raw, intimate, thrilling – a story of extraordinary daring and unimaginable endurance; of wanton destruction and murderous intrigue – the epic tragedy of a man who aimed to be more than human.

The Dragon Lords: Fool’s Gold

The Dragon Lords: Fool's Gold
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Guardians of the Galaxy meets TheHobbit in this rollicking fantasy adventure.

It’s not easy to live in a world ruled by dragons. The taxes are high and their control is complete. But for one group of bold misfits, it’s time to band together and steal back some of that wealth.

No one said they were smart.

Wolfshead, And Other Stories:17 Short Stories by Robert E. Howard

Wolfshead, And Other Stories:17 Short Stories by Robert E. Howard
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Wolfshead, And Other Stories is the original short stories about stories of A De Montour story And Other Stories written by Robert E. Howard in 1922-1936. In this book contains 17 stories of A De Montour story, An Ace Jessel story, Thrilling Mystery, A Faring Town story, and more from Weird Tales magazine:

1.Wolfshead, First published in Weird Tales, April 1926. A De Montour story.
2.Apparition in the Prize Ring, First published in Ghost Stories, April 1929. Alternative title: The Spirit of Tom Molyneaux. An Ace Jessel story.
3.The Children of the Night, First published in the pulp magazine Weird Tales in the April/May 1931 issue.
4.The Haunter of the Ring, First published in Weird Tales, June 1934.
5.The Fire of Asshurbanipal, First published in the December 1936 issue of Weird Tales.
6.The Thing On the Roof, First published in the February 1932 issue of Weird Tales.
7.In the Forest of Villefére, First published in Weird Tales, August 1925. A De Montour story.
8.”Golden Hope” Christmas, First published in The Tattler, the Brownwood High School paper, December 1922.
9.Sea Curse, First published in Weird Tales, May 1928. A Faring Town story.
10.Black Talons, First published in Strange Detective Stories, December 1933. Alternative title: Talons in the Dark.
11.Black Wind Blowing, First published in Thrilling Mystery, June 1936.
12.Moon of Zambebwei, First published in Weird Tales, February 1935. Alternative title: The Grisly Horror.
13.The Vultures of Whapeton, First published in Smashing Novels Magazine, December 1936. Alternativee titles: The Vultures, The Vultures of Wahpeton, The Vultures of Teton Gulch.
14.The Horror from the Mound, First published in Weird Tales, 1932.
15.Boot Hill Payoff, First published in Western Aces, October 1935. Alternative title: The Last Ride.
16.Skull-Face, First published in Weird Tales, October-December 1929.
17.Sleeping Beauty, First published in The Yellow Jacket, October 27, 1926.

The Classic Fantasy Collection

The Classic Fantasy Collection
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Epic romances, fearsome dragons and alien worlds lie between the pages of this volume. Containing more than 35 stories from the early masters of fantasy literature, the narratives here transport the reader to alternate worlds where magic abounds, cosmic terrors lie around the corner and intrepid heroes fight for justice.

Drawing inspiration from Norse, Japanese and Chinese mythology as well as from traditional fairytales and modern fears, the authors collected here span the breadth of the genre. Including tales from William Morris, H. G. Wells, Robert E. Howard and H. P. Lovecraft amongst others, they demonstrate the plethora of imaginative literature that was written in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these tales were foundational works, bringing ideas of the supernatural into the mainstream, and through their efforts creating entirely new genres.

Before Tolkien, there were many writers embracing the realm of fantastic fiction. The man responsible for its origin was George MacDonald (1824-1905), a Calvinist minister and Celtic scholar, who wrote the first true fantasy novel. He was followed by a number of imaginative successors at the end of the 19th century, including H. G. Wells, Arthur Machen, and Ernest Bramah. After the end of World War I, the pulp magazines opened up the genre to a new generation of writers – particularly H. P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard – who provided exciting, magical and horrifying tales that fascinated a multitude of readers. By the outbreak of World War II, the outlines of the fantasy genre had been sketched out by these pioneers, and an entirely new type of fiction had been created.

This collection includes stories by:
Robert E. Howard
H. P. Lovecraft
G. G. Pendarves
H. G. Wells
William Morris
Lafcadio Hearn
Abraham Merritt
Arthur Machen
Ernest Bramah
Robert W. Chambers
George MacDonald

Herokiller

Herokiller
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Ready Player One meets Gladiator in this high-octane thriller that mixes black-ops espionage with fight-to-the-death combat in the arena.

In the near future, the line between entertainment and brutality has blurred. Mysterious billionaire Cameron Crayton is a household name from televised spectacles in which prison inmates fight to the death, but his old shows pale in comparison to his new event, The Crucible, a gladiatorial tournament anyone can enter. The winner is promised unimaginable wealth and glory . . . if they’re able to survive a series of globally broadcast fight-to-the-death matches with medieval weaponry against the world’s most fearsome fighters.

Former black-ops operative Mark Wei wants nothing more than to be left alone to drink after sacrificing everything?including his family?in America’s covert Cold War II against China, a war won largely because of him. But there are rumors that Crayton’s background and business dealings involve shady connections to foreign powers, and soon Mark is convinced to reluctantly dust off his training, strap on a sword and armor, and enter the tournament arena as an undercover agent.

It’s the most dangerous assignment he’s ever been given, and Mark quickly finds himself not just fighting for his life in the arena against trained killers, but racing to expose The Crucible’s founder’s secrets while navigating a viral phenomenon in which the stakes are literally life and death. . . .

Kal Jericho (Necromunda)

Kal Jericho (Necromunda)
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In the underhives of Necromunda, many bounty hunters ply their trade – but none are as successful or infamous as Kal Jerico. Rogue, swashbuckler and illegitimate son of the world’s ruler, he is expert at getting himself (and his long-suffering companion Scabbs) into danger – and fighting his way out. This omnibus edition collects together three novels in one action-packed omnibus taking you into the darkest depths of the Underhive.

Read it Because
There are no greater heroes (well, for a given value of hero) in the Underhive than Kal Jerico, and this omnibus is the perfect way to get your hands on all three of the classic novels starring him!

The Garden of Stones (Echoes of Empire Book 1)

The Garden of Stones (Echoes of Empire Book 1)
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An uneasy peace has existed since the fall of the Awakened Empire centuries ago. Now the hybrid Avān share the land with the people they once conquered: the star-born humans; the spectral, undead Nomads; and what remains of the Elemental Masters.

With the Empress-in-Shadows an estranged ghost, it is the ancient dynasties of the Great Houses and the Hundred Families that rule. But now civil war threatens to draw all of Shrīan into a vicious struggle sparked by one man’s lust for power, and his drive to cheat death.

Visions have foretold that Corajidin, dying ruler of House Erebus, will not only survive, but rise to rule his people. The wily nobleman seeks to make his destiny certain—by plundering the ruins of his civilization’s past for the arcane science needed to ensure his survival, and by mercilessly eliminating his rivals. But mercenary warrior-mage Indris, scion of the rival House Näsarat, stands most powerfully in the usurper’s bloody path. For it is Indris who reluctantly accepts the task of finding a missing man, the only one able to steer the teetering nation towards peace.

Shortlisted for the Gemmell Morningstar Award – Best Debut Novel

The Tome Of Haren

The Tome Of Haren
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THE TOME OF HAREN, A POWERFUL BOOK, MADE FROM MAGIC, WITH VAST STORES OF KNOWLEDGE, THAT COULD SHIFT THE BALANCE OF A WAR BREWING AT THE EDGE OF NAREAN’S BORDERS… AND ONE YOUNG MAN WILL BECOME THE KEEPER FOR ALL TO SURVIVE…

The nation of Narean is vulnerable.

There hasn’t been a Keeper to protect and defend its people for over 150 years.

As rumours of war grow, Narean needs a Keeper more than ever. Orphaned since birth, Aeidor has no expectations for life except surviving day to day, so when a legend from old stories claims that he is to be the next Keeper, the powerful champions entrusted with defending Narean, Aeidor must journey farther than he ever imagined in search of an artefact long thought lost, the Tome of Haren.

Now Aeidor must contend with elite mercenaries, called Blooders, hired to retrieve the Tome for their mysterious dark master.

As the challenges mount and time draws nearer to the war to come, Aeidor questions whether he can live up to the legacy of the Keepers and save the nation of Narean…

“A modern classic for lovers of awesome fantasy fiction and great characters amongst glorious backdrops of worlds within our minds… Wonderful work…” Taylor, Indie Book reviewer

King of Ashes: The Firemane Saga

King of Ashes: The Firemane Saga
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The first volume in legendary master and New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist’s epic heroic fantasy series, The Firemane Saga—an electrifying tale of two young men whose choices will determine a world’s destiny.

For centuries, the five greatest kingdoms of North and South Tembria, twin continents on the world of Garn, have coexisted in peace. But the balance of power is destroyed when four of the kingdoms violate an ancient covenant and betray the fifth: Ithrace, the Kingdom of Flames, ruled by Steveren Langene, known as “the Firemane” for his brilliant red hair. As war engulfs the world, Ithrace is destroyed and the Greater Realms of Tembria are thrust into a dangerous struggle for supremacy.

As a Free Lord, Baron Daylon Dumarch owes allegiance to no king. When an abandoned infant is found hidden in Daylon’s pavilion, he realizes that the child must be the missing heir of the slain Steveren. The boy is valuable—and vulnerable. A cunning and patient man, Daylon decides to keep the baby’s existence secret, and sends him to be raised on the Island of Coaltachin, home of the so-called Kingdom of Night, where the powerful and lethal Nocusara, the “Hidden Warriors,” legendary assassins and spies, are trained.

Years later, another orphan of mysterious provenance, a young man named Declan, earns his Masters rank as a weapons smith. Blessed with intelligence and skill, he unlocks the secret to forging King’s Steel, the apex of a weapon maker’s trade known by very few. Yet this precious knowledge is also deadly, and Declan is forced to leave his home to safeguard his life. Landing in Lord Daylon’s provinces, he hopes to start anew.

Soon, the two young men—an unknowing rightful heir to a throne and a brilliantly talented young swordsmith—will discover that their fates, and that of Garn, are entwined. The legendary, long-ago War of Betrayal has never truly ended . . . and they must discover the secret of who truly threatens their world.