Risingshadow: December 2024 Edition

Alexander Zelenyj's Beware Us Flowers of the Annihilator was published by Eibonvale Press in November 2024. [author_4256_quote_right] REVIEW: BEWARE US FLOWERS OF THE ANNIHILATOR BY ALEXANDER ZELENYJ A bullied boy’s worst shame turns out to be his strongest ally in the never-ending schoolyard war… Saxon warriors hunt down the beleaguered remnants of a Danish army—but they didn’t count on the little warrior among them, the one with the strange shimmering armour… Chuck thought ... [read more]

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Risingshadow has had an opportunity to interview K.V. Johansen about her new fantasy book, The Wolf and the Wild King. [author_2156] [book_75242_quote_right] An interview with K.V. Johansen about The Wolf and the Wild King [read more]

(Dungeon Crawler Carl #7)

They call it Faction Wars.The ninth floor. Nine armies, each led by rich and powerful aliens from across the galaxy. Each team has one objective: to capture and hold the castle at the very center of the battlefield. Strategy, alliances, pitched battles, and, of course, betrayal... It all makes for great fun and even greater television. After all, none of these powerful aliens really die when they’re playing war. Except this time. This time, winner takes all. Those who fall, stay in the ... [read more]

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(Lightlark #3)

The pulse-pounding third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster Love kills kingdoms… Back in Grim’s castle on Nightshade, Isla is reeling in the wake of a brutal battle and the devastating truths it exposed. Her future—and the fate of the world—now hinge on a heart split in two. Past Isla, who fell in love with the ruler of Nightshade, fights to resist feelings she considers treasonous. The Isla ... [read more]

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(Michael Vey #10)

In this electrifying tenth and final installment of the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling Michael Vey series, the Electroclan go on a high-stakes rescue mission. After saving Tara and Jack—and losing a few of their own—in a dramatic battle in the Peruvian jungle against the Elgen offshoot the Chasqui, the Electroclan has returned to the US to regroup. But their downtime is brief, as Abi—who was abducted from outside her college dorm—is still missing. Piecing together what ... [read more]

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(Noobtown #8)

The Man, the myth, the legend. Jim, the Mayor of Noobtown, journeys to the depths of Ordinal in search of Jarra before he prepares for war against the Dark Overlord. He is doing his best, but outside forces keep getting in his way. Between playing politics, the increasing difficulty of avoiding the admins, and building an army, does Jim even have time to formulate a plan for victory? Worse, can he deal with the consequences of the impending battle? After all, a war is coming. Not everyone can survive. [read more]

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(Wrath of the Stormking #2)

The Stormking has brokered an uneasy peace with the west, but the threat of an elven invasion looms in the east. Hoping to prevent a bloody war, Will departs in search of the mythical hidden gate to the elven homeland, and believes the country is safe in his absence. He is wrong. Adept at manipulation, the elves seek to conquer from within, and their spies have already infiltrated the kingdom. As Selene prepares to defend her throne, she discovers that the elven plot runs deeper than the ... [read more]

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(The Lost Bride Trilogy #2)

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts continues the hauntingly spectacular Lost Bride Trilogy with book two, The Mirror. When Sonya MacTavish inherits the huge Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine, she has no idea that the house is haunted. The footsteps she hears at night, the doors slamming, the music playing, are not figments of her imagination. In her dreams she sees glimpses of the past. In the present she finds portraits of brides. And when she has visions of an antique ... [read more]

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(Beware of Chicken #4)

A laugh-out-loud, slice-of-life martial-arts fantasy about . . . farming???? Jin Rou wanted to be a cultivator. A man powerful enough to defy the heavens. A master of martial arts. A lord of spiritual power. Unfortunately for him, he died, and now I’m stuck in his body. Out in the middle of nowhere, I’ve managed to escape a life of cultivation and politics. Until now, that is. I guess it was inevitable they caught up with me eventually. I haven’t exactly been subtle. You know, what ... [read more]

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(The Primal Hunter #11)

With Nevermore in full swing, the competition for the Leaderboards is only heating up... Many years and even more levels have passed since Jake and friends entered Nevermore. With quite a number of floors passed, they turn their attention to the Challenge Dungeons. These Challenge Dungeons offer – as the name suggests – unique challenges and circumstances, and completing them will earn each Nevermore competitor points and multipliers to their existing points. As things unfold, it quickly ... [read more]

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(Saga of the Forgotten Warrior #5)

Hero of the people Ashok Vadal lives! Now, he must face down enemies on all sides if he and the Sons of the Black Sword are to have any hope of destroying the evil Capitol in a new entry in NYT best-selling author Larry Correia’s Saga of the Forgotten Warrior epic fantasy series. ASHOK VADAL LIVES! Grand Inquisitor Omand Vokkan’s plans have come to fruition. Lord Protector Devedas has defeated the falled warrior Ashok Vadal in combat and has been crowed Raja in the Capitol. The Great ... [read more]

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(Undying Mercenaries #22)

When a towering alien monolith crashes onto James McGill’s family farm, it triggers events that could spark a galaxy-wide war. Things have gone bad among the colonies. Insurgents are building alien-hybrid armies and planet-killing weapons, threatening to upend the fragile balance of power in Province 921. There’s not only trouble in the province—the Core Worlds are igniting as well. The Mogwa have asserted claims upon the Imperial Throne, causing their rivals to move against them. ... [read more]

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(Wings of Fire Graphix #8)

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes. There's just one problem: a ... [read more]

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(Hell's Belles #1)

From Hell’s Belles BookTok sensation Jaysea Lynn comes a hotter-than-hell romantasy about forbidden love, dark magic, and a young woman’s fiery adventure in the Afterlife, perfect for fans of Sarah A. Parker and Callie Hart. They told her to go to Hell. She went, but on her own terms. Lily isn’t exactly thrilled with her arrival in the Afterlife, but what awaits her there is more fantastical than she ever could have imagined: Deities wait in line at the coffee shop. Fae flit between ... [read more]

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(The Vampire Vincent #2)

Vincent regrets his actions. He's hurt someone he loves. And he's not sure he can make it right. [read more]

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(Book of the Dead #3)

Magnin and Beory are dead, but Tyron is still alive. He has hidden himself, adopted a false name, taken up an apprenticeship, living a quiet but prosperous life in the provincial capital of Kenmor. However, the flame of vengeance burns in his chest, and only one thing can quench it. Join Tyron as he weaves his plot of revenge right under the noses of those responsible for his pain, mastering the Necromantic arts and growing his undead horde, one body at a time. [read more]

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(Keeper of the Lost Cities #9)

The past and present unravel into staggering truths in this can’t-miss installment of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series told entirely from Keefe’s point of view. Please be careful. Please be happy. And PLEASE forget all about me. It’ll be better for everyone that way. Those were the last words Keefe Sencen wrote to Sophie Foster before he ran away to the Forbidden Cities. He didn’t want to leave, but it was the only way to keep his friends ... [read more]

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(Dragon Masters #27)

In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, Drake and Worm encounter a mysterious Ghost Dragon! Zoltan, an evil wizard, has stolen a Dream Orb! With the orb, Zoltan has access to the Dream World -- a place that is forbidden to all wizards. Drake and Bo travel to Zoltan's castle in Gothica to stop him. There, they meet Dragon Master Sandor and his Ghost Dragon Phantom. Is Phantom a ghost or a dragon? Can Drake and Bo find the orb and stop Zoltan before he opens the Dream Gate? [read more]

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(Defiance of the Fall #14)

Years of struggle have left Zecia weakened in their war against the Kan'Tanu Cult. Negotiating for peace is not an option when the System is in control. It can only be purchased through blood and steel. No one is spared from the winds of war. Zac and his elite armies have been forced to the frontlines just as opportunity strikes. An ancient war fortress has risen from the dimensional depths. Built by the Limitless Empire, it holds power and secrets far beyond what's seen on the desolate ... [read more]

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(The Stormlight Archive #5)

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive—the iconic epic fantasy masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies, from acclaimed bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare—and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium’s place has ... [read more]

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(Ard's Oath #5)

Ard joins the war with an explosive start, the Garrish army is marching through the pass to the ruined Chillwind Fort. The only defenders are Ard and company to hold out until reinforcements can arrive.Though his accolades are too startling and he draws the attention of The King only for General Trevis to swoop in and send Ard on a mission behind enemy lines. He's to stir up the populace of their rival kingdom to rebellion. [read more]

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(The Hedge Wizard #5)

The White Flame returns home, friends reunite, and the Infernal Halls await. Hump proved himself in the Dragon Keeper Trials, wielded the winds of earth to vanquish a lich queen, and received answers from a goddess. Yet those answers left him burdened with an even deeper mystery. Returning to Alveron, Hump and Celaine reunite with old friends as a greater danger rises. The Fallen lands creep closer, spreading their corruption, but it is not only monsters they must fear. Warlocks conspire to ... [read more]

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