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Golem in the Gears
by Piers Anthony
In a world where magic and technology coexist, a golem is created to help a young woman save her kingdom from an evil sorcerer.
Grundy Golem got no respect. So, to prove himself, he volunteered for a quest to find the long-lost dragon, Stanley Steamer. On the way, he somehow manages to free a damsel in distress– but not ... (Goodreads)
Dragon on a Pedestal
by Piers Anthony
A young woman must rescue a dragon from a pedestal to save the land of Xanth from destruction.
When the book begins, the Good Magician Humfrey, and his son Hugo, run into the Gap dragon while filling a vial with water from the Fountain of Youth. Humpfrey tells Hugo to douse the dragon with the ... (Wikipedia)
Crewel Lye: A Caustic Yarn
by Piers Anthony
A young woman with the power to manipulate reality must navigate a dangerous world of political intrigue and betrayal.
Princess Ivy, who is now a 5-year-old in this book, asks one of Castle Roogna's ghosts to tell her how he became a ghost. Ivy uses her talent of enhancement - and some caustic Crewel Lye to strip off ... (Wikipedia)
Queen of Shadows
by Sarah J. Maas
A young woman's quest for power and identity in a magical kingdom.
Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she’s at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past… She ... (Goodreads)
Heir of Fire
by Sarah J. Maas
A young woman discovers her magical powers and embarks on an epic quest to fight evil.
Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak-but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth . . . a truth about her heritage that could ... (Goodreads)
Wizard's First Rule
by Terry Goodkind
A magical journey of self-discovery as a young man embarks on a quest to save the world.
The primary protagonist in Wizard's First Rule is Richard Cypher , a young woods guide. Richard lives in an area of the world known as Westland, which is one of three parts of the known world, ... (Wikipedia)
Oh. My. Gods.
by Tera Lynn Childs
A teenage girl discovers she's a descendant of Greek gods and must navigate high school drama while learning to control her powers.
Phoebe is a perfectly happy senior at high school and headed for USC with her best friends after graduation. Everything changes when her Mom comes back to California announcing she is marrying a ... (Wikipedia)
Heads You Win
by Jeffrey Archer
A young Russian immigrant's life is split into two parallel universes, each with its own set of challenges and opportunities.
Heads You Win, is international #1 bestseller Jeffrey Archer’s most ambitious and creative work since, Kane and Abel, with a final twist that will shock even his most ardent of fans., Leningrad, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Ensnared
by A.G. Howard
Alyssa Gardner must navigate the treacherous realm of Wonderland to save her loved ones from the clutches of the evil Queen Red.
After surviving a disastrous battle at prom, Alyssa has embraced her madness and gained perspective. She’s determined to rescue her two worlds and the people and netherlings she loves. Even if it ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Fire Within
by Chris d'Lacey
A young boy discovers a mysterious clay dragon that comes to life and changes his family's fate forever.
A magical adventure about the power of dragons... When David moves in with Elizabeth Pennykettle and her eleven-year-old daughter, Lucy, he discovers a collection of clay dragons that come to life. ... (Goodreads)
The Haunting of Sunshine Girl
by Paige McKenzie
A teenage girl moves into a haunted house and discovers her ability to communicate with ghosts. She must uncover the truth to save her family.
When Sunshine and her mother (Mercedes Rose) move into a new house, Sunshine begins experiencing paranormal activity. She decides to document her experiences in order to prove to her mother that the ... (Wikipedia)
Servant of the Shard
by R.A. Salvatore
Artemis Entreri and Jarlaxle team up to steal the powerful crystal shard, but their partnership is tested by their own ambitions.
After regaining his confidence and will to live (lost in Paths of Darkness, when Drizzt Do'Urden seemed to have died without being defeated fairly by Artemis, thus apparently taking from him the ... (Wikipedia)
The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog
by Elizabeth Peters
Archaeologist Amelia Peabody and her family investigate a murder in Egypt, uncovering a web of secrets and danger.
After returning from their adventure at the Lost Oasis, the Emersons try to get Nefret , their new ward, integrated into English country life. She has difficulty with the immaturity and meanness of ... (Wikipedia)
Angel Fire East
by Terry Brooks
The final book in the "Word & Void" trilogy, where John Ross and Nest Freemark must stop a demon from unleashing chaos upon the world.
John Ross has a vision of the future where a crucified Knight of the Word (one that resembles himself) tells him that a "Gypsy morph" is about to be created in the present. The creation of a Gypsy ... (Wikipedia)
Unhinged
by A.G. Howard
A psychological thriller about a girl who must confront her inner demons and unravel the mystery of her family's dark past.
Alyssa Gardner has been down the rabbit hole. She was crowned Queen of the Red Court and faced the bandersnatch. She saved the life of Jeb, the boy she loves, and escaped the machinations of the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mariana
by Susanna Kearsley
Time-traveling adventure that uncovers secrets of a centuries-old mystery.
"I've loved every one of Susanna's books! She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters—sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go!"— DIANA ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Prodigal Daughter
by Jeffrey Archer
A woman's journey to reclaim her family's honor and reclaim her rightful place in society.
The story begins by introducing Kane and Abel's past and the feud between them. It then tells the story of Kane and Abel from the perspective of their children, Florentyna Rosnovski and Richard Kane. ... (Wikipedia)
X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills
by Chris Claremont
The X-Men team up with Professor X to stop a religious extremist from inciting violence against mutants.
Magneto is investigating the murder of two mutant children who were killed by henchmen of the Reverend William Stryker . Stryker, who murdered his wife and newborn son after his son (a deformed ... (Wikipedia)
The Terminal Man
by Michael Crichton
A man with a brain implant that controls his violent tendencies goes on a rampage. A chilling exploration of the intersection of technology and humanity.
The events in the novel take place between March 9 and March 13, 1971. Harold Franklin "Harry" Benson, a computer scientist in his mid-thirties, is described as suffering from " psychomotor epilepsy ... (Wikipedia)
Until You
by Judith McNaught
A wealthy heiress falls in love with a man who is not what he seems. Their relationship is tested by secrets and betrayal.
Sheridan Bromleigh had spent most of her early life as a happy vagabond with her unruly American father and his vagrant friends. Then, given over to the care of a strict maiden aunt, she was taught ... (Goodreads)
Soul of the Fire
by Terry Goodkind
A daring adventure of facing the unknown to save the world from an ancient evil.
Continuing on from, Temple of the Winds, the story begins after Richard and Kahlan's wedding in the village of the Mud People. Strange deaths and the appearance of a 'chicken-that-isn't-a-chicken' ... (Wikipedia)
Dorothy Must Die
by Danielle Paige
A teenage girl is tasked with overthrowing the wicked witch and restoring order to Oz.
I didn't ask for any of this. I didn't ask to be some kind of hero. But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornado—taking you with it—you have no choice but to go along, you know? Sure, I've ... (Goodreads)
My Lady Jane
by Cynthia Hand
A comedic reimagining of the life of Lady Jane Grey, who attempts to overthrow an evil regent.
Edward (long live the king) is the King of England. He’s also dying, which is inconvenient, as he’s only sixteen and he’d much rather be planning for his first kiss than considering who will inherit ... (Goodreads)
Undead and Unwed
by MaryJanice Davidson
A young woman discovers she is a vampire queen, and must adjust to her new life with her undead court.
Betsy Taylor—former model, newly unemployed secretary, 30, and still single—wakes up after being flattened by a Pontiac Aztek in a tacky coffin wearing cheap knock-off shoes. Her mother is glad she ... (Wikipedia)
Sorceress of Darshiva
by David Eddings
The fourth book in the Malloreon series, following Garion and his companions as they search for a magical object to defeat an evil god.
The Endless Quest... Troubles and delays continued to mount as Garion, Belgarath, Polgara, and the company pursued Zandramas across the known world. Possessed by the Dark Destiny, she had stolen ... (Goodreads)
Methuselah's Children
by Robert A. Heinlein
An exploration of the implications of living a long life, as a group of people defy aging.
After the fall of the American Ayatollahs as foretold in Stranger in a Strange Land and chronicled in Revolt in 2100 , the United States of America at last fulfills the promise inherent in its first ... (Goodreads)
A Kingdom of Dreams
by Judith McNaught
A fairy-tale romance between a dashing nobleman and a country girl, set in the Highlands of Scotland.
Jennifer Merrick is the feisty daughter of a Scottish laird. Royce Westmoreland, the "Black Wolf", is sent by the King of England to wage war against Scotland. When Royce's brother, Stefan ... (Wikipedia)
The Crown
by Kiera Cass
A young woman must compete in a royal selection contest to become queen of a powerful kingdom.
The spectacular happily ever after of the #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series Kiera Cass’s #1, New York Times, bestselling Selection series has captured the hearts of readers from its very ... (Barnes & Noble)
Descender, Vol. 1: Tin Stars
by Jeff Lemire
A robot boy on the run, searching for his identity in a hostile universe.
Young Robot boy TIM-21 and his companions struggle to stay alive in a universe where all androids have been outlawed and bounty hunters lurk on every planet. Written by award-winning creator, Jeff ... (Goodreads)
Shadow Puppets
by Orson Scott Card
Rebels attempt to restore peace to a world threatened by alien invasion.
Peter , Ender 's brother, is now Hegemon of Earth . Accepting a tip from inside China, where Achilles is held prisoner, Peter had planned for Bean to operate the mission, but at the last minute ... (Wikipedia)
