Wrapt in Crystal

Wrapt in Crystal
Author: Sharon Shinn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593333462

On a planet of barren beauty, two religions—as different as sun and shadow, joy and grief—are bound together by death.... A serial killer is stalking the priestesses of both sects—and Interfed Agent Cowen Drake must immerse himself in an unfamiliar world of stark spirituality to catch the killer. A world that will trap him between opulence and sacrifice, between desire and duty, and between two extraordinary women—one who could become the killer’s ultimate victim.

Angelica

Angelica
Author: Sharon Shinn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2004-02-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780441011469

Two hundred years ago, the god Jovah created a legion of land dwelling angels, led by an appointed Archangel. Now, Jovah has a new appointee: Archangel Gaaron. For his life-mate, his Angelica, Jovah has chosen a woman named Susannah. Slowly, an unspoken affection develops between the two. But there is a terrible threat besetting the land-and the true hearts of Archangel and Angelica may never be known.

Angel-Seeker

Angel-Seeker
Author: Sharon Shinn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2005-02-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780441012602

The award-winning author returns to Samaria in this richly romantic tale that begins where Archangel left off. In that time, the women who craved the attention of angels were known as angel-seekers, a term used with awe by some--and scorn by others.

Jenna Starborn

Jenna Starborn
Author: Sharon Shinn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2002-04-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101549645

Jenna Starborn was created out of frozen embryonic tissue, a child unloved and unwanted. Yet she has grown up with a singularly sharp mind—and a heart that warms to those she sees as less fortunate than herself. This novel takes us into Jenna Starborn's life, to a planet called Fieldstar, and to a property called Thorrastone—whose enigmatic lord will test the strength of that tender and compassionate heart.

Contemporary Authors New Revision Series

Contemporary Authors New Revision Series
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Publisher: Contemporary Authors New Revis
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2001-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780787646073

In response to the escalating need for up-to-date information on writers, Contemporary Authors® New Revision Series brings researchers the most recent data on the world's most-popular authors. These exciting and unique author profiles are essential to your holdings because sketches are entirely revised and up-to-date, and completely replace the original Contemporary Authors® entries. For your convenience, a soft-cover cumulative index is sent biannually.While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.Call your Sales Rep for details.

The Shape of Desire

The Shape of Desire
Author: Sharon Shinn
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2017-01-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473221382

For fifteen years, Maria Devane has been desperately, passionately in love with Dante Romano. But Maria knows that Dante can never give everything of himself back - at least not all the time. Every month, Dante shifts shape, becoming a wild animal. He can't choose when he shifts, the transition is often abrupt, and as he gets older the time he spends in human form is gradually decreasing. Maria has kept his secret since the beginning, knowing that their love is worth the danger. But when a string of brutal attacks occurs in local parks while Dante is in animal form, Maria is forced to consider whether the lies she's been telling about her life have turned into lies she's telling herself . . .

Troubled Waters

Troubled Waters
Author: Sharon Shinn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2010
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780441019236

National bestselling author Sharon Shinn introduces a rich new fantasy world, one in which people believe that five essential elements rule all things and guide their lives.