A Twist of Wyrd

A Twist of Wyrd
Author: P. J. Friel
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-03-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781985696341

Murder and fate unite Bryn Ullman and Trygg Mackenzie in the search for a butcher. She's a PI blessed with retrocognition but cursed with a paralyzing fear of the dark. He's part bodyguard, part feral berserker and entirely sure that a loss of his control will add to the body count. Lies, secrets, and enemies on all sides hobble their attempts to discover the truth. But it's their passion that poses the real danger, propelling them on a collision course with Bryn's deadly birthright and Trygg's ties to her devastating past. He swears that she's his wyrd, but in the dark can she actually trust the love of a monster?-------------------------------------------------------A TWIST OF WYRD contains violence and adult sexual situations that are not appropriate for readers under the age of 18.

Wyrd and Other Derelictions

Wyrd and Other Derelictions
Author: Adam Nevill
Publisher:
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2020-10-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781916344419

Wyrd' contains seven derelictions, original tales of mystery and horror from the author of 'Hasty for the Dark' and 'Some Will Not Sleep' (winner of The British Fantasy Award for Best Collection).

Wyrd Sisters

Wyrd Sisters
Author: Terry Pratchett
Publisher: Harper
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780062225733

Terry Pratchett’s fantasy classic Wyrd Sisters, a novel in the Discworld series, is the story of Granny Weatherwax, the most highly regarded non-leader a coven of non-social witches could ever have. Generally, these loners don't get involved in anything, mush less royal intrigue. but then there are those times they can't help it. As Granny Weatherwax is about to discover, though, it's a lot harder to stir up trouble in the castle than some theatrical types would have you think. Even when you've got a few unexpected spells up your sleeve. Granny Weatherwax teams with two other witches — Nanny Ogg and Margat Garlick - as an unlikely alliance to save a prince and restore him to the throne of Lancre, in a tale that borrows — or is it parodies — some of William Shakespeare's best-loved works.

A Guardian of Shadows

A Guardian of Shadows
Author: Travis Simmons
Publisher: Wyrding Ways Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2014-06-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Legends are born, and legends die… Angelica and Jovian are a long way from home, on a quest to save their sister, Amber. With no clue where Amber is, they turn their attention toward home deep in the Holy Realm. In their way stands the accursed land of eternal night, the Shadow Realm. Filled with nightmarish creatures forsaken to its shadowy depths, the Shadow Realm could be a death sentence. With time running out and nowhere to turn, they must make their way through the Shadow Realm if they ever hope to find their sister. A Guardian of Shadows is the fourth book in an epic sword and sorcery adventure brimming with dark magic, majestic elves, and wistful fae.

Liesmith

Liesmith
Author: Alis Franklin
Publisher: Hydra
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0553394614

“In this wildly entertaining debut novel, Australian author Franklin has kicked off what’s sure to be a popular series. Fractured, funny, and fast-paced, this book is guaranteed to resonate with fans of mythopoeic fantasy from the likes of J.R.R. Tolkien, George R. R. Martin, and Neil Gaiman.”—Library Journal At the intersection of the magical and the mundane, Alis Franklin’s thrilling debut novel reimagines mythology for a modern world—where gods and mortals walk side by side. Working in low-level IT support for a company that’s the toast of the tech world, Sigmund Sussman finds himself content, if not particularly inspired. As compensation for telling people to restart their computer a few times a day, Sigmund earns enough disposable income to gorge on comics and has plenty of free time to devote to his gaming group. Then in walks the new guy with the unpronounceable last name who immediately becomes IT’s most popular team member. Lain Laufeyjarson is charming and good-looking, with a story for any occasion; shy, awkward Sigmund is none of those things, which is why he finds it odd when Lain flirts with him. But Lain seems cool, even if he’s a little different—though Sigmund never suspects just how different he could be. After all, who would expect a Norse god to be doing server reboots? As Sigmund gets to know his mysterious new boyfriend, fate—in the form of an ancient force known as the Wyrd—begins to reveal the threads that weave their lives together. Sigmund doesn’t have the first clue where this adventure will take him, but as Lain says, only fools mess with the Wyrd. Why? Because the Wyrd messes back. Praise for Liesmith “A very entertaining yet touching read.”—Popcorn Reads “A fabulous start to a new series.”—The Blogger Girls “Cinematic with page-turning action sequences.”—Blogger’s Bookshelf “Liesmith is a delightful, refreshing story with some unlikely characters and a plot filled with mythology and adventure that will keep you guessing.”—Bookwinked “Exciting and filled with danger . . . Fans of mythology will enjoy this urban fantasy story.”—Inside of a Dog

The Viking's Sacrifice

The Viking's Sacrifice
Author: Julia Knight
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2012-01-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426892985

Viking raiders destroyed Wilda's home. She witnessed the murder of her mother and would have been killed herself if it weren't for the Viking boy Einar, who saved her from his ruthless brother. The blood and murder left Wilda cold and shorn of feeling. Eight years later, the heathens return for Wilda. As a captive in the Viking village, she finds protection and silent comfort in the man who once gallantly saved her. Einar has been cursed to silence by his brother. With the dark net of his brother's power cast over their village, silence is a small price to pay for his family's safety. But Einar is immediately drawn to Wilda, and the need to protect her from his brother awakens his Viking courage. Can Einar break his brother's curse in time to save the village and the woman he loves? 69,000 words

Weird Fate of Miranda Wyrd

Weird Fate of Miranda Wyrd
Author: S. T. Campbell
Publisher: New Generation Publishing
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2015-12-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1785074628

Miranda Wyrd is convinced she's losing her mind. She is haunted by nightmares of an evil pirate who wants to cut off all her hair. She's also having dreams about a giant rat and an angry gorilla! And who on earth is the huge man, sitting on a flying carpet? Miranda has the feeling that he's there to protect her... but protect her from what?! Are these visions real or just dreams? And, what's more, her hair has recently begun to fizz and spark whenever she gets annoyed or scared... Miranda's life is about to change as she embarks on a magical journey of self-discovery where she will have to face many dangerous adventures. With a motley crew of do-gooding, time-travelling pirates, led by the notorious Red MacNaughty, Miranda discovers her extraordinary heritage and even more extraordinary destiny. Can Miranda complete her important mission in time? Will the villainous pirate from her nightmares put a stop to her important journey? The Weird Fate of Miranda Wyrd will take you on a roller-coaster ride, encountering mythical creatures, historical characters and more.

Winter of Ice and Iron

Winter of Ice and Iron
Author: Rachel Neumeier
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2017-11-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1481448994

In this gorgeous, dark fantasy in the spirit of Jacqueline Carey, a princess and a duke must protect the people of their nations when a terrible threat leaves everyone in danger. With the Mad King of Emmer in the north and the vicious King of Pohorir in the east, Kehara Raehema knows her country is in a vulnerable position. She never expected to give up everything she loves to save her people, but when the Mad King’s fury leaves her land in danger, she has no choice but to try any stratagem that might buy time for her people to prepare for war—no matter the personal cost. Hundreds of miles away, the pitiless Wolf Duke of Pohorir, Innisth Eanete, dreams of breaking his people and his province free of the king he despises. But he has no way to make that happen—until chance unexpectedly leaves Kehara on his doorstep and at his mercy. Yet in a land where immanent spirits inhabit the earth, political disaster is not the greatest peril one can face. Now, as the year rushes toward the dangerous midwinter, Kehera and Innisth find themselves unwilling allies, and their joined strength is all that stands between the peoples of the Four Kingdoms and utter catastrophe.

Bones of the Dragon

Bones of the Dragon
Author: Margaret Weis
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2009-01-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429981520

Filled with heroes and heroines and spanning locales of exotic adventure in a magic-forged world, the Dragonships of Vindras series fully illustrates the mastery of world-building and storytelling that has made Weis and Hickman into the bestselling fantasy co-authors of all time. In Bones of the Dragon, Skylan Ivorson is a sea-raider of the Vindras and eventually becomes the Chief of Chiefs of all Vindras clans, an honor he truly feels he deserves as one who has been blessed by Skoval, the god of war. But sometimes a blessing is a curse in disguise. Skoval and the other ancient gods are under siege from a new generation of gods who are challenging them for the powers of creation... and the only way to stop these brash interlopers lies within the mysterious and hidden Five Bones of the Vektan Dragons. It will be up to the Vindras people, as the dragon-goddess's champions, to undertake the quest to recover all Five. The fate of the Old Gods and the Vindras rests on their recovery--for this is not only a quest to save the world. It is also a quest for redemption. Welcome to the World of Dragonships! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Grendel’s Mother

Grendel’s Mother
Author: Susan Signe Morrison
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2015-09-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1785350102

An amber bead. A gold and glass drinking horn. A ring engraved with Thor’s hammer – all artifacts from a Germanic tribe that carved a space for itself through brutality and violence on a windswept land . Brimhild weaves peace and conveys culture to the kingdom, until the secret of her birth threatens to tear apart the fragile political stability. This is her story – the tale of Grendel’s Mother. She is no monster as portrayed in the Old English epic, Beowulf. We learn her side of the story and that of her defamed child. We see the many passages of her life: the brine-baby who floated mysteriously to shore; the hall-queen presiding over the triumphant building of the golden hall Heorot and victim of sexual and political betrayal; the exiled mere-wife, who ekes out a marginal life by an uncanny bog as a healer and contends with the menacing Beowulf; and the seer, who prophesizes what will occur to her adopted people. We learn how the invasion by brutal men is not a fairy tale, but a disaster doomed to cycle relentlessly through human history. Only the surviving women can sing poignant laments, preserve a glittering culture, and provide hope for the future.