She's wanted for crimes against the throne. He's the empire’s most notorious assassin. With bounties on their heads and soldiers hunting them, they’re not likely candidates for heroics, but they're on a quest for redemption. They'll have to pursue and conquer great threats to earn the emperor's recognition.... Three stand-alone stories set in the author's Emperor's Edge universe.

Imperial law enforcer Amaranthe Lokdon is good at her job: she can deter thieves and pacify thugs, if not with a blade, then by toppling an eight-foot pile of coffee canisters onto their heads. But when ravaged bodies show up on the waterfront, an arson covers up human sacrifices, and a powerful business coalition plots to kill the emperor, she feels a tad overwhelmed.Worse, Sicarius, the empire's most notorious assassin, is in town. He's tied in with the chaos somehow, but Amaranthe would be a fool to cross his path. Unfortunately, her superiors order her to hunt him down. Either they have an unprecedented belief in her skills... or someone wants her dead.

Valor is under arrest for the attempted murder of the crown prince. Her parents are outcasts from the royal court, her sister is banished for theft of a national treasure, and now Valor has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Demidova, a prison built from stone and ice. But that's exactly where she wants to be. For her sister was sent there too, and Valor embarks on an epic plan to break her out from the inside. No one has escaped from Demidova in over three hundred years, and if Valor is to succeed she will need all of her strength, courage and love. If the plan fails, she faces a chilling fate worse than any prison ... An unforgettable story of sisterhood, valour and rebellion, Prisoner of Ice and Snow will fire you up and melt your heart all at once. Perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell, Piers Torday and Cathryn Constable.

"When Joe Weinstein first saw the ad for a temporary medical position in northwestern Ontario, he had no idea that one month would stretch into the most intense and challenging seven years of his life. Joe artfully relates his encounters with the myths and legends of the Ojibway tribes, their conflicts with the world of the white man, and how he succeeded in becoming their "medicine man.'--P. [4] of cover.

A high school math teacher drifts from a moored boat to a downtown trance club, while negotiating her problematic relationship with an alcoholic older brother. A displaced Toronto book designer deliberates dreams, daydreams and delusions that result from a lone encounter with philosopher Mark Kingwell. A dissatisfied nomad traverses the globe, from Vancouver to Persepolis, chasing fleeting intimacies of her own as she tries to conjure confessions for the dead. In these six stories Anik See meticulously deconstructs love, art, and identity, blurring the distinctions between momentary lust and long-term intimacy, and loss and fulfillment. Throughout these explorations of somewhat muddled lives, See demonstrates an uncanny ability to distill often unsettling truths in prose that is intelligent, subtle, and unerringly cool. Intricate yet precise, postcard and other stories offers the reader a lucid perspective on the blurry, bewildering business of being human.

For over four decades Mike has been shooting and chasing the elusive Wild Goose; mainly the Pink-footed Goose. He certainly knows the meaning of the saying, 'A Wild Goose Chase and Goose Fever' as he has experienced it many times throughout his lifetime. Now in his mid-sixties he has probably seen and been involved in areas of shooting that will never be witnessed or ever re-lived again. But local reports show that now even after many, many years geese are still on a 20%% yearly increase. It must be the most sought after bird in the UK during the winter months. There are a number of short stories in this book about his 'adventures' as he calls them and the fun he shared with many others. Mike talks about what it's like to go Wildfowling and inland Goose Shooting. He tells of sitting for hours just waiting to see those magnificent birds as they leave the safety of the estuaries or lochs to fly inland to their feeding grounds.

Embark on a journey of imagination and discovery with "The Birch and the Star and Other Stories" by Gudrun Thorne-Thomsen. This enchanting collection invites readers into a world of wonder, where magic and mystery abound, and every tale is a new adventure waiting to unfold. As Thorne-Thomsen weaves her spellbinding stories, questions arise: What secrets lie hidden in the depths of the birch forest? And what wonders await those who dare to follow the guiding light of the star? Experience the beauty and power of storytelling as Thorne-Thomsen transports you to distant lands and magical realms. Each story is filled with rich imagery, compelling characters, and timeless lessons that will captivate readers of all ages. But beyond the enchantment lies a deeper truth: "The Birch and the Star and Other Stories" is more than just a collection of fairy tales—it's a celebration of the human spirit and the enduring power of hope, love, and imagination. Prepare to be swept away on a tide of wonder and enchantment with "The Birch and the Star and Other Stories." Gudrun Thorne-Thomsen's lyrical prose will transport you to a world where anything is possible, and magic is always just around the corner. Indulge in the richness of Thorne-Thomsen's imagination as you journey through the pages of "The Birch and the Star and Other Stories." Through her evocative storytelling, you'll discover new worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and experience the transformative power of the human imagination. Are you ready to embark on a journey through the realms of fantasy and wonder? Dive into "The Birch and the Star and Other Stories" now and discover the magic that lies waiting within its pages. Don't miss your chance to experience the beauty and enchantment of "The Birch and the Star and Other Stories." Order your copy today and let the tales of Gudrun Thorne-Thomsen transport you to a world of wonder and possibility.

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Princesses, Warrior Queens and Goddesses best describes the Tales you will read in this classic science fiction compilation that features four complete stories from the best and brightest writers of the genre. 1.....Warrior Queen of Mars...Iceland was the perfect place for a secret military operation...We had thought of it, but so had the Martians many ages ago. 2.....The Golden Princess...Somewhere out of nothing, Professor Ross was making Gold. It just couldn't be but it was. Enough to make Nick Hall gamble on it...until the Drums came. 3.....Daughter of the Snake God...Allan Curtis and Jo Matthews faced deadly danger even before they arrived in Peru; a murder, Nazi tanks, and Sacha! 4.....The Ice Queen...Somewhere in the frozen wastes was a fortune in furs. But guarding them was a girl, a white Tiger, and a lost World!

This collection contains ten tales -- including five that have never before appeared in book form -- by Hamet Prescott Spofford, the only woman writer to master the mode of the symbolic romance, which is often clamed to represent the mainstream of American fiction. Spofford dazzled readers in the early 1860s with a number of stories that seemed to enlarge the boundaries of romantic fiction. She established a reputation as the female heir to the literary tradition of Poe and Hawthorne with such works as the detective story "In a Cellar," the complex symbolic romance "The Amber Gods," and the frightening tale of frontier adventure. "Circumstance." These three stories provide the most important female counterpart to the works of the major male romantics and represent the final flowering of romantic fiction in New England.