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The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Vol. 14 Audiobook

"None of the soldiers on the front can remember the last time they had a decent chance to eat, drink, or sleep—and yet the battle rages on. Hoping for a victory that will only prolong the end of the war, Tanya rushes to the battlefield with her mages, a faint glimmer of light in the darkness as Zettour finally lives up to his name as an enemy of the world."

Carlo Zen (Author), Erin Rieman (Narrator)

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Eternity’s Blade

"With echoes of Mistborn and She Who Became the Sun, Eternity’s Blade is an action-packed fantasy debut chronicling an assassin’s rise to power in a world of immortals. In the secluded paradise of the Valley, life is eternal. Guarded by unbreachable mists and ruled by a reclusive Emperor, this floating world of salt and lilies brims with beauty, ritual, and endless rebirth. And then prince Soh’shoro discovers his power to kill. Stolen from the courts, trained in martial and magical arts by enigmatic warrior monks, Soh’shoro is reborn as an assassin, ready to defend against the mythical Outside. But echoes of his lost mother and the ethereal allure of a doomed princess lead him on a path to discover the Valley’s dark secrets … Now, as war dawns, Soh’shoro must decide: Is paradise worth protecting? Or must Eternity itself be ended once and for all?"

William Collis (Author), Brian Nishii (Narrator)

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Camber of Culdi

"Magic and mysticism come alive in this magnificent historical fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Chronicles of the Deryni. Long before Camber was revered as a saint, he was a Deryni noble, one of the most respected of the magical race whose arcane skills set them apart from ordinary humans in the medieval kingdom of Gwynedd. For nearly a century, Camber's family has had little choice but to loyally serve the ruling Festils, Deryni usurpers who employed dark magic to wrest the throne from the rightful Haldane liege. Now, the land suffers under the tyranny of King Imre, whose savage oppression of the human population weighs heavily on Camber's heart—a heart that is shattered when the despot and his evil mistress-sister, Ariella, cause the death of Camber's beloved son. The grim demands of justice and vengeance drive Camber far from his family's estates in search of the last of the Haldane line. This descendant of kings will not be easily persuaded to accept Camber's unthinkable plan. But with the kingdom in turmoil, the aging mage and the reluctant Haldane heir must confront together the awesome, terrible might of the Festils for the good of all."

Katherine Kurtz (Author), Bronwen Price (Narrator)

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The House on the Strand

"FROM THE BESTSELLING WRITER OF REBECCA When Dick Young's friend, Professor Magnus Lane offers him an escape from his troubles in the form of a new drug, Dick finds himself transported to fourteenth-century Cornwall. There, in the manor of Tywardreath, the domain of Sir Henry Champerhoune, he witnesses intrigue, adultery and murder. The more time Dick spends consumed in the past, the more he withdraws from the modern world. With each dose of the drug, his body and mind become addicted to this otherworld and his attempts to change history bring terror to the present and put his own life in jeopardy. 'The House on the Strand is prime du Maurier . . . ' NEW YORK TIMES 'She wrote exciting plots . . . a writer of fearless originality' GUARDIAN 'No other popular writer has so triumphantly defied classification . . . ' MARGARET FORSTER"

Daphne du Maurier (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Spice and Wolf, Vol. 15: The Coin of the Sun I

"The Myuri mercenary band--a troop named for one of Holo's old comrades. In order to find them, Lawrence and Holo make for Lesko, a town dominated by the copper-trading Debau Company. Rumors of the Debau Company's schemes to both open more mines and seize control of the northern lands swirl, along with rumors that they're concentrating military power in the town in preparation. But when Lawrence and Holo arrive in Lesko, they discover a surprisingly cheerful and peaceful place. What is really happening? Find out as the final act of Holo the Wisewolf and Lawrence the traveling merchant's long journey draws close to its end!"

Isuna Hasekura (Author), Brina Palencia, J. Michael Tatum (Narrator)

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The Judging Eye

"A score of years after he first walked into the histories of Men, Anasûrimbor Kellhus rules all the Three Seas, the first true Aspect-Emperor in a thousand years. Wielding more power than even the greatest sorcerer, Kellhus now leads a holy war deep into the wastes of the Ancient North, intent on destroying the stronghold of Golgotterath and preventing the Second Apocalypse. Meanwhile his wife and consort, Esmenet, struggles to rule not only his vast empire, but their murderous children as well. And Achamian, who lives as a Wizard in embittered exile, undertakes a mad quest to uncover the origins of the Dûnyain. But Achamian, of all people, should know that one must be very careful what one seeks . . . First he was the Prince of Nothing, then the Warrior-Prophet. Now Anasurimbor Kellhus is the Aspect-Emperor. But is he a living god . . . or a demon from hell?"

R. Scott Bakker (Author), Kevin Orton (Narrator)

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Saint Camber

"The breathtaking history of the Deryni continues as the greatest hero of a medieval fantasy realm is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice The evil king is dead, and thanks to the efforts of revered Deryni magic-user Camber of Culdi, a human liege occupies the throne of Gwynedd for the first time in nearly a century. The yoke of tyranny has finally been lifted from the shoulders of an oppressed people who suffered for decades under the cruelty of the ruling magical race. But Camber's job remains unfinished. The dangerous remnants of a conquered enemy still mass at the borders. Worse still, the former monk and new ruler King Cinhil is desperately unhappy wearing the crown, and is resentful of all Deryni, Camber in particular, and their arcane abilities. Now, with the stability of a fragile kingdom at stake, its greatest champion must make the ultimate sacrifice: Camber of Culdi must cease to exist."

Katherine Kurtz (Author), Bronwen Price (Narrator)

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A Claiming of Souls: A high-stakes, slow-burn desert fantasy romance

"A soul taken. A soul restored. A war at her fingertips. Suri’s deal with the Fae has left her a shadow of herself. Revelations about the prophecy sow confusion, new allegiances come to light, and Suri grapples with the darkness inside her. Insidious plots toll countless deaths as Lera steps closer to her ultimate goal. Time is not on their side, and it will take all of Suri's strength—and some unlikely allies—to succeed. In the explosive third instalment of the Amefyre Trilogy, everything comes to a head. Betrayals will cut deep, bonds will be tested, and sacrifices will demand their due. But who will remain when the sand has settled? Prepare for a breathtaking finale of this stunning high-stakes romantic fantasy series by debut author R. L. Sandpiper. Rachel A Sandpiper (she/her) is a twenty-something fantasy author living in London. She's passionate about creating strong and complex characters in unkind and twisting worlds, but despite what she puts them through, there will always be a heart-pounding romance."

R. A. Sandpiper (Author), Helen Keeley (Narrator)

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The Adventure of the Demonic Ox: A Penric and Desdemona Novella

"When sorcerer Learned Penric hears of the suspected demonic possession of an ox at his brother-in-law’s bridgebuilding worksite, he thinks it an excellent opportunity to tutor his adopted daughter and student sorceress Otta in one of their Temple duties: identifying and restraining such wild chaos elementals before harm comes to their hosts or surroundings. What begins as an instructive family outing turns anything but routine when a mountain search becomes a much more frightening adventure for Penric and his charges. What is undergone there by both mentor and students will yield lessons both unexpected and far-reaching."

Lois Bujold (Author), Grover Gardner (Narrator)

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Drums of Autumn: Kristin Atherton International Edition

"NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The fourth book in Diana Gabaldon’s acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. “Unforgettable characters . . . richly embroidered with historical detail.”—The Cincinnati Post What if you knew someone you loved was going to die? What if you thought you could save them? How much would you risk to try? Claire Randall has gone to find Jamie Fraser, the man she loved more than life, and has left half her heart behind with their daughter, Brianna. Claire gave up Jamie to save Brianna, and now Bree has sent her mother back to the mysterious Scottish warrior who was willing to give his life to save them both. But a chilling discovery in the pages of history suggests that Jamie and Claire’s story doesn’t have a happy ending. Brianna dares a terrifying leap into the unknown in search of her mother and the father she has never met, risking her own future to try to change history . . . and to save their lives. But as Brianna plunges into an uncharted wilderness, a heartbreaking encounter may strand her forever in the past . . . or root her in the place she should be, where her heart and soul belong."

Diana Gabaldon (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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The Maiden and Her Monster: A dark and enchanting fantasy tale rooted in myth

"The forest eats the girls who wander out after dark . . . 'A dark, atmospheric and riveting debut, wreathed around a love story like no other' - Samantha Shannon, author of the million-copy bestseller The Priory of the Orange Tree Rooted in fairytales, folklore, and sapphic romance, The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez is perfect for fans of Katherine Arden, Ava Reid, and Naomi Novik. As the healer's daughter, Malka has seen how the forest's curse has plagued her village. But when the Ozmini Church comes to collect its tithe, they don't listen to the warnings about a monster lurking in the trees. After a clergy girl wanders too close to the forest and Malka's mother is accused of her murder, Malka strikes an impossible bargain with a zealot Ozmini priest: if she brings him the monster, he will spare her mother from execution. Venturing into the blood-soaked woods, Malka finds a monster, albeit not the one she expects: an inscrutable, disgraced golem who agrees to implicate herself if Malka will help to free the imprisoned rabbi who created her. But a deal easily made is not easily kept. And as their bargain begins to unveil a much more sinister threat, protecting her people may force Malka to endanger the one person she left home to save - and to face her growing feelings for the very creature she was taught to fear. * * * 'A dark and endlessly enchanting fairy tale' - Ava Reid, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning 'A gorgeous dark fantasy rendered in detail sharp as a tailor's needle' - S. T. Gibson, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dowry of Blood 'A dark, poignant fairy tale about resilience, faith, and redemption' - Allison Saft, the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dark and Drowning Tide"

Maddie Martinez (Author), Nikki Massoud (Narrator)

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The Faerie Morgana

"In this atmospheric and bewitching novel, Louisa Morgan reimagines the story of Morgan Le Fay, one of the most enigmatic and powerful women in Arthurian legend. To the other priestesses of the Nine, a powerful council at the Lady's Temple, Morgana is haughty and arrogant as she performs feats of magic no human should be capable of. Rumors start that she must be a fearsome fae. To King Arthur, Morgana is a trusted and devoted advisor, but his court is wary of her and her prodigious talent at divination. But his wife sees Morgana as a rival and a malevolent witch. To Braithe, Morgana's faithful acolyte, she is simply the most powerful priestess Camelot has seen. Morgana doesn't know why she's so different from everyone else, and she doesn't much care. But when she aids Arthur to ascend the throne before his time, she sets off a series of events that will change everything Morgana believes about her power."

Louisa Morgan (Author), Ana Clements (Narrator)

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