The Obsidian Quest

The Obsidian Quest
Author: Laraine Anne Barker
Publisher: Hard Shell Word Factory
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2003
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0759904987

When Peter comes to stay with his dead mother's twin sister and her husband while his stepfather is away on business, he is immediately plunged into a chain of frightening and bizarre events that can't possibly have anything to do with him-an ordinary, somewhat solitary boy. But then, is he really so ordinary? Is his uncle-a complete stranger-as ordinary as he at first appears? As for the retired scientist, what ordinary man has the type of power he seems to wield?

The Obsidian Stallion

The Obsidian Stallion
Author: Anna Charlotte Fox
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2024-07-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3759761674

From London's fog to Arabia's sands, a Legend gallops into Myth. When a murdered aristocrat and a stolen obsidian statuette draw Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson into a web of intrigue, they embark on a journey that will challenge their wit, courage, and very understanding of the world. The trail leads from the thundering hooves of the Epsom Derby to the ancient trade routes of Constantinople, and deep into the heart of the Arabian desert. As they uncover the secrets of the Obsidian Guild, Holmes and Watson find themselves entangled in a mystery that spans centuries, threatens empires, and reveals the timeless bond between man and horse. Joined by an extraordinary team - the enigmatic Dr Amal El-Sharif, the determined Princess Liyana Sultan, the skilled craftsman Adrien d'Arcy, and the horse-whispering Khalid Al-Fahmi - our intrepid duo must decipher cryptic scrolls, navigate treacherous alliances, and confront an enemy as old as civilisation itself. With each hoofbeat, the line between myth and reality blurs, and the stakes race ever higher. In a quest that intertwines the fate of nations with the legacy of legendary steeds, Holmes will be tested as never before. Can logic and reason prevail against forces that defy explanation? Or will the legendary detective finally encounter a mystery that outruns even his formidable powers? 'The Obsidian Stallion' heralds the dawn of Anna Charlotte Fox's thrilling new series, 'Sherlock Holmes - Echoes Through Time'. Brimming with equestrian lore, historical intrigue, and a touch of the mystical, this tale will enthral both devoted Holmes aficionados and newcomers alike. Saddle up for a journey where ancient wisdom and Victorian ingenuity race neck-and-neck, and the game is most definitely afoot!

The Nightwing's Quest

The Nightwing's Quest
Author: Stirling Davenport
Publisher: Jigsaw Press
Total Pages: 461
Release: 2008-12
Genre:
ISBN: 1934340340

In the dark elven matriarchy of Alvarra, the Nightwing's beautiful daughter, Tiala, must lead a mismatched cadre of champions to save her people from the machinations of her evil brother turned assassin. Can a tormented wizard, a fledgling shape-changer, a novice monk and two bitter enemies help Tiala secure the peace in Alvarra? At what cost?

Lord of Obsidian, Book 2, Quest for Earthlight Trilogy

Lord of Obsidian, Book 2, Quest for Earthlight Trilogy
Author: Laraine Anne Barker
Publisher: Hard Shell Word Factory
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2004-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0759905029

I am the Power of Obsidian, the Essence of Obsidian, the voice boomed at him. "I am the Omniscient All-seeing Eye of the Obsidian Orb. " "Am I inside the Obsidian Orb?" Peter dared to ask. "Oh indeed not," the Power of Obsidian replied. ... "You are within the Essence of Obsidian or, if you prefer it, inside the Book of Obsidian the most powerful book ever written about the most potent source of magic the world has ever known." "Yes, I know," Peter said. "But why can't I learn from the Book of Obsidian the same way that I learn from other books? Why do you have to--well ...swallow me? Sujad Cariotis has stolen the refashioned Obsidian Orb and made himself Lord of Obsidian--a very powerful enemy who is yet only a servant to the real Enemy. But, unknown to Sujad, Peter has made an unusual secret friend to help the Earthlight in its continuing fight against the evil that threatens to swamp the planet.

The Obsidian Blade

The Obsidian Blade
Author: Pete Hautman
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2012-04-10
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 076365972X

Kicking off a riveting sci-fi trilogy, National Book Award winner Pete Hautman plunges us into a world where time is a tool — and the question is, who will control it? The first time his father disappeared, Tucker Feye had just turned thirteen. The Reverend Feye simply climbed on the roof to fix a shingle, let out a scream, and vanished — only to walk up the driveway an hour later, looking older and worn, with a strange girl named Lahlia in tow. In the months that followed, Tucker watched his father grow distant and his once loving mother slide into madness. But then both of his parents disappear. Now in the care of his wild Uncle Kosh, Tucker begins to suspect that the disks of shimmering air he keeps seeing — one right on top of the roof — hold the answer to restoring his family. And when he dares to step into one, he’s launched on a time-twisting journey — from a small Midwestern town to a futuristic hospital run by digitally augmented healers, from the death of an ancient prophet to a forest at the end of time. Inevitably, Tucker’s actions alter the past and future, changing his world forever.

World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor Signature Series Strategy Guide

World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor Signature Series Strategy Guide
Author: BradyGames
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2014-11-13
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 074401607X

Past and present collide in World of Warcraft's newest expansion, Warlords of Draenor. Players must mount a charge on Draenor and defeat the Iron Horde before the future is unmade. With a level 90 character boost and the level cap raised to 100, players can join and take their place among Warcraft's finest. The expansion introduces Garrisons, personal fortresses for players to build and manage, along with all new dungeons, raids, world bosses, challenge modes, scenarios, and more!

The Four Vision Quests of Jesus

The Four Vision Quests of Jesus
Author: Steven Charleston
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0819231746

A unique look at Christian biblical interpretation and theology from the perspective of Native American tradition. This book focuses on four specific experiences of Jesus as portrayed in the synoptic gospels. It examines each story as a “vision quest,” a universal spiritual phenomenon, but one of particular importance within North American indigenous communities. Jesus’ experience in the wilderness is the first quest. It speaks to a foundational Native American value: the need to enter into the “we” rather than the “I.” The Transfiguration is the second quest, describing the Native theology of transcendent spirituality that impacts reality and shapes mission. Gethsemane is the third quest. It embodies the Native tradition of the holy men or women, who find their freedom through discipline and concerns for justice, compassion, and human dignity. Golgotha is the final quest. It represents the Native sacrament of sacrifice (e.g., the Sun Dance). The chapter on Golgotha is a discussion of kinship, balance, and harmony: all primary to Native tradition and integral to Christian thought.

The Obsidian Oracle

The Obsidian Oracle
Author: Troy Denning
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2011-09-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 078696118X

Two former friends seek a powerful ancient oracle—one for good; one for evil—in this fourth Prism Pentad novel that explores the harsh world of Dark Sun The Dark Lens is an ancient oracle that can harvest the magic of the sun, hidden by the last dwarven knights for the sake of a new world. With it, Tithian of Tyr can evolve into a true sorcerer-king. Only Agis of Asticles, who covets the lens to destroy the Dragon Borys, stands between Tithian and his desire. For either man to survive the quest, the hatred between them must be vanquished. If not, they risk falling prey to the beast-headed giants who guard the Obsidian Oracle.

The Obsidian Throne

The Obsidian Throne
Author: J.D. Oswald
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2016-10-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1405917814

The Obsidian Throne is J.D. Oswald's stunning conclusion to 'The Ballad of Sir Benfro' series - an epic high fantasy tale of dragons, swordsmanship, honour and two of the most unlikely yet extraordinary heroes in all of fiction. There is no war in the northlands, just annihilation. Either the dragons will destroy this world or Queen Beulah will raze it to the ground. Below the city is a secret the House of Balwen have kept for millennia, a treasure beyond imagination. None but a direct descendent of Balwen himself can open the escape routes from this cavern. To do so, Princess Iolwen will need to claim the Obsidian Throne. Meanwhile Errol and Sir Benfro find their destinies drawing closer together, with the future of all life in the Twin Kingdoms resting on these two unlikely heroes. There will be self-sacrifice and terrible betrayals. And the lives of boy and dragon will be forever changed. J. D. Oswald is the author of the epic fantasy series 'The Ballad of Sir Benfro', which includes Dreamwalker, The Rose Cord, The Golden Cage, The Broken World and The Obsidian Throne. He is also the author of the Inspector McLean series. James runs a 350-acre farm in north-east Fife.

Lifting the Obsidian Mask

Lifting the Obsidian Mask
Author: Lanin A. Gyurko
Publisher:
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2007
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

"This volume is the only study to encompass all of Fuentes' writings, including short stories, novels, theatre and essays, from his earliest short stories of the mythic and fantastic, Los días enmascarados, to his unique and enigmatic autobiographical dictionary En esto creo (2002), and his most significant narrative in the twenty-first century, La Silla del Águila (2003). Designed for the students of Latin American Literature as a comprehensive guidebook, for enthusiasts of Comparative Literature and Ethnic Studies, and specialists in Latin American Literature, Lifting the Obsidian Mask provides a highly readable, illuminating and invaluable exploration of Fuentes' complex and uncompromising, paradoxical, and fascinating art."--Product description, Amazon.com.