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Pearl of Fire [MultiFormat]
by Deborah Wheeler
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When Rayzel got the Pearl of Fire from her dying grandfather, she had no idea what having possession of it would do to her and how it would change her life. (Published: 2007)
Words: 7208 - Reading Time: 20-28 min.
Category: Fantasy
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On the Other Side [Heralds of Valdemar series] [MultiFormat]
by Mercedes Lackey
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Herald Enna didn't want to return to her home village, didn't want to see the people who would remember her from when she was a young girl, and especially didn't want to see Bard Jordie Ambersen again. But Heralds go where they are sent, so she didn't have a choice; she had to face her past. (Published: 2003)
Words: 5947 - Reading Time: 16-23 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Landscape of the Imagination [Vows and Honor series] [MultiFormat]
by Mercedes Lackey
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Tarma and Kethry had managed to get stranded in a place where they couldn't find a new job. When their only way out was into the magic-infested chaos of the Pelagir Hills, Tarma was worried, but then Kethry's enchanted sword Need led them to their new employer, and things got truly strange. (Published: 2001)
Words: 5550 - Reading Time: 15-22 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Hallowmas Night [MultiFormat]
by Mercedes Lackey
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When a wandering mage came to a village, they asked her to stay and offered her the cottage that had belonged to their previous mage. It was almost too good an offer - or was it? (Published: 1996)
Words: 5022 - Reading Time: 14-20 min.
Category: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
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Moving Targets [Heralds of Valdemar series] [MultiFormat]
by Mercedes Lackey
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Herald Elyn had not one, but four trainees to take on what she fervently hoped would be an uneventful circuit. But with this lot, 'uneventful' was way too much to expect. (Published: 2008)
Words: 11870 - Reading Time: 33-47 min.
Category: Fantasy
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A Better Mousetrap [Shipscat Series #4] [MultiFormat]
by Mercedes Lackey
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Bringing cats to the planet to kill the local vermin seemed like a great idea, until they discovered the existence of a sect that revered the vermin as children of their god. (Published: 1999)
Words: 5637 - Reading Time: 16-22 min.
Category: Fantasy/Science Fiction
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Sceptre of the Ungodly [Treasures series 6] [MultiFormat]
by Elisabeth Waters, Michael Spence
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It was one of those 'good news, bad news' days for Edward. He was informed that had been Chosen to be a Guardian, which was a great honor, but the Treasure he had been picked to guard was an anti-Treasure -- the kind of Treasure that likes to kill people. He also received a letter from his father, ordering him home for the holidays, which was even more bad news. (Published: 2009)
Words: 6514 - Reading Time: 18-26 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Sun in Glory [MultiFormat]
by Mercedes Lackey
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Valdemar and Karse had been enemies for longer than anyone could remember. Now the new ruler of Karse was proposing an alliance, to be sealed by having a Herald take vows as a priest of the Sunlord. But the Son of the Sun wasn't asking for just any Herald; she wanted Talia, the Queen's Own. (Published: 2003)
Words: 13218 - Reading Time: 37-52 min.
Category: Fantasy/Spiritual/Religion
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Not Long Before the End [MultiFormat]
by Larry Niven
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[First in a series.] A Warlock discovers the energy source that powers all magic, and is forced to use this secret weapon to battle a jealous villager brandishing the ultimate sword of evil. (Published: 1969) Hugo Award Nominee, Nebula Award(R) Nominee
Words: 4026 - Reading Time: 11-16 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Stolen Silver [Heralds of Valdemar series] [MultiFormat]
by Mercedes Lackey
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Alberich's new horse had been stolen from the enemy--but it wasn't the only thing stolen. (Published: 1991)
Words: 4996 - Reading Time: 14-19 min.
Category: Fantasy
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The Once and Future Merlin [MultiFormat]
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
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Merlin is a character who appears in every version of the King Arthur legend. But who--and what--was he really? (Published: 1998)
Words: 1502 - Reading Time: 4-6 min.
Category: Fantasy
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A Man of Impulse [Darkover series] [MultiFormat]
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
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Dyan Ardais went to Lindirsholme with his young friend Merryl. He didn't expect to find himself dealing with Merryl's twin sister, Marilla. And he never in his wildest dreams expected what would come from their meeting. (Published: 1988)
Words: 6604 - Reading Time: 18-26 min.
Category: Fantasy/Science Fiction
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Bread and Arrows [MultiFormat]
by Deborah Wheeler
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Celine's life was a drudgery of loneliness and pain until a magical healing quest and a handsome archer offered her another, quite unexpected choice. (Published: 2003)
Words: 5765 - Reading Time: 16-23 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Merdinus [MultiFormat]
by Mike Resnick, Linda Dunn
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The true nature of Merlin is revealed, and you won't believe how far into the future the Wizard of Camelot could really see... (Published: 1996)
Words: 6000 - Reading Time: 17-24 min.
Category: Fantasy
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The Dark Ones [MultiFormat]
by Megan Harmon
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Dissatisfied with her life, suffering from depression and plagued with nightmares filled with blood, the last thing Catherine Milton expected when she walked through her door was to find a well-dressed lunatic sitting on her couch. Garrick was beautiful, cultured and strong. But a sane man wouldn't break into her home and tell her that he is a werewolf needing her help to save the world from vampires. After all, werewolves and vampires aren't real, are they? (Published: 2010)
Words: 17410 - Reading Time: 49-69 min.
Category: Fantasy
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The Keeper's Price [Darkover Series] [MultiFormat]
by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Elisabeth Waters
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It is a great honor to be a Keeper of Arilinn and lead a circle of magic-workers, but the price can be higher than you ever dreamed. (Published: 1980)
Words: 5082 - Reading Time: 14-20 min.
Category: Fantasy/Science Fiction
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The Lion in his Attic [MultiFormat]
by Larry Niven
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The catastrophe that sank Atlantis also sank the peninsula of Castle Minterl, and along with it the companion stone to the Traveling Eye--magic emeralds used for spying on enemies. Durily, daughter of Lady Tinylla and distant relative to the drowned King, returns to the only section of the castle still standing above the waves. She must summon the King's ghost to find the other stone--and purge the invaders from her land. (Published: 1982)
Words: 7480 - Reading Time: 21-29 min.
Category: Fantasy
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A Tale of Heroes [Vows and Honor Series: Oathblood] [MultiFormat]
by Mercedes Lackey
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Tarma and Kethry deal with many different kinds of heroes. Here they must mend the damage done by one "hero" and help two others. (Published: 1987)
Words: 7593 - Reading Time: 21-30 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Balance [Martis Series 1] [MultiFormat]
by Mercedes Lackey
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When Martis first met her new bodyguard, she thought she'd be the one protecting him. He was young, small, and didn't even wear armor. But when they rode out together on a dangerous mission, she discovered that he had skills she never would have suspected. (Published: 1986)
Words: 7929 - Reading Time: 22-31 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Blood Dancer [Shanna series] [MultiFormat]
by Diana L. Paxson
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Shanna of Sharteyn is on a quest to find her brother, who disappeared during a trip to the imperial capital. Unfortunately, events continually conspire to delay her.... (Published: 1987)
Words: 5508 - Reading Time: 15-22 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Burning Heat [MultiFormat]
by Mary Alice Pritchard
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When the heat rises, Cassy needs to have her partner already picked out. Once it hits her she's not so very picky. Phillip knows she is meant to be his mate but will settle being her partner?for now. A rival from his pack seeks to take her from him and Phillip must risk loosing his pack position to keep her safe. Will love intervene in time to save them all? (Published: 2009)
Words: 19505 - Reading Time: 55-78 min.
Category: Fantasy/Romance
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Different Kind of Courage [Darkover Series] [MultiFormat]
by Mercedes Lackey
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It takes a lot of courage to be a Free Amazon, but does that mean you absolutely must be a swordswoman? (Published: 1985)
Words: 5879 - Reading Time: 16-23 min.
Category: Fantasy/Science Fiction
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Dragon's Teeth [Martis series 2] [MultiFormat]
by Mercedes Lackey
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The Council sent Masterclass mage Martis and her bodyguard Lyran on what was supposed to be a simple mission. Nobody expected things to start with out-of-control--and nearly fatal--weather and then escalate from there. (Published: 1988)
Words: 11925 - Reading Time: 34-47 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Gilgamesh in the Outback [MultiFormat]
by Robert Silverberg
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In Satan's Kingdom, an unhappy Gilgamesh hunts the demonic beasts of Hell alone, without his lifelong friend Enkidu, for they have parted ways following a disagreement. He joins Robert Howard and H.P. Lovecraft, travelling ambassadors for King Henry VIII, to subvert a plot by Queen Elizabeth, who plans to build a fortress at Hell's Exit. (Published: 1986) Nebula Award(R) Nominee, Hugo Award Winner
Words: 21650 - Reading Time: 61-86 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Hope for the Dawn [Temple Cats 3] [MultiFormat]
by Catherine Soto
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Bronze fish, with the name of the nation and the month they were to be admitted to the capitol, were used as tokens for diplomatic embassies; they were divided in half and the halves were matched up when the embassy arrived and sought admittance. When the fish the Tifun delegation was carrying went missing, their Ambassador threatened to destroy the city where he was staying during his journey. As he was still close to the border of his country and had a thousand warriors outside the city, this ... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 7094 - Reading Time: 20-28 min.
Category: Fantasy/Young Adult
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