The SpellCasters showed up on a Thursday, and they were ready for war. Michael Hawkins and Cecelia "Celie" Moore were living in vampiric bliss until a historic feud showed up on their doorstep. The SpellCasters had spent centuries wiping out vampires, and now they had Michael and Celie in their crosshairs. What began as a fun-filled weekend turned into treacherous spells that separated lovers across oceans and defiled their memories. Now the true struggle begins as they fight to recover what was stolen from them: their memories, their lives, their love. Witness the battle unfold between vampires and SpellCasters in the newest book by Shanna C Robillard, SpellCast from Darkness, the second book in the Beyond the Shadows trilogy.

A fun, creative, non-stop adventure! Tait brings us a well-realized magical world full of double dealing, action, and romance that fans of urban fantasy (like me!) will really love. -Chris Marie Green, author of ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG, Ghost for Hire, Book 1 An ancient, deadly magic is rising, and she’s the only one who can harness it… Kate Hamilton hates being treated like an outcast. Born a powerless Null to America's pre-eminent magical family, she escapes to a distant college and the life of a theater major. The last thing she wants is to be dragged into her family's war for global domination against the rival Makris clan. But when an innocent favor pulls Kate into a perilous contest with a legendary magical stone, she plunges into their dangerous world of spellcasting and scheming. A world Kate's sexy, devious boyfriend Kris is all too familiar with… Hardened magical operative Kristof "Kris" Makris chafes under the rule of his lunatic father, but he's found the perfect way to overthrow his leader and save his people. But the artifact he needs is in the hands of the Hamilton family, and each attempt to steal it from Kate brings him closer to blowing his cover. If he does, he'll do more than alert his father to his treachery. He'll lose Kate. And that possibility bothers him more than he cares to admit. As the ancient power inside the stone begins to transform Kate into a vessel of world-destroying magic, the line between friends and enemies blurs. Kristof must choose between his family and the girl he's grown to love. And Kate must either trust the man she thought she knew or lose herself to the stone’s deadly embrace. Keywords: urban fantasy, new adult, young adult, college, witch, wizard, coming of age,

The official hardcover release of one of the most popular 5th Edition Tabletop RPG supplements of all time, the Compendium of Forgotten Secrets: Awakening features hundreds of new options for players and game masters alike! 50 Full-Color Illustrations, 34 Player Subclasses, Over 100 new spells, feats, and invocations, Top Rated by Popular Vote

Mists of Akuma is an eastern fantasy noir steampunk campaign setting for use with the newest edition of the world's most popular tabletop roleplaying game. Using new mechanics steeped in eastern lore, the book focuses on providing in-depth urban settings and a diverse array of character options to make truly unique parties of adventurers perfectly suited to survive the decay and desperation in Soburin. Bengoshi (governmental agents) empowered to deputize individuals in service of the Masuto Dynasty are attempting to hold the apocalypse at bay but intrigue and graft are as common and deadly as the corrupting fog, and the ancient threat's influence is spread all the further by the despair of Emperor Hitoshi's subjects. In the 340-page deluxe version of the Mists of Akuma rulebook, you'll find... An overview of the recent history of Soburin and basic information about the world including the dangerous Mists of Akuma, rules for traveling the prefectures, and what rigors maddened explorers must overcome to visit the apocalypse that has become of the other continents. Over 100 NPCs and monsters ranging from foreign generals to eastern dragons, powerful bengoshi and underlings from each of the 24 unique clans, and more than two dozen kami, oni, and tsukumogami! Cultural practices and traditions for Soburin inspired by and drawn from eastern lore. Gorgeous cover artwork by Claudio Pozas, interior scene illustrations by Indi Martin and Sara Shijo, and character illustrations by Jacob Blackmon and Nathanael Batchelor! A chapter each detailing three different cities: the capital of the Imperial Prefecture, Sanbaoshi, the advanced mechanical metropolis of Kyofu, and the traditionalist magic-steeped settlement of Nagabuki. Short stories with gorgeous half page illustrations at the start of each chapter to firmly posit the desperation and diversity inherent to adventuring in Soburin! Details on each of the two dozen clans of the prefectures, including the bengoshi that negotiate on the behalf of each ruling family's lady or lord and how the Kengen Occupation affected each region of Soburin. 7 new character backgrounds and guidelines for adapting existing character backgrounds when playing in Soburin as well as new conditions, the Culture skill, and 6 maps for the continent and its settlements by cartographers Michael McCarthy, Mike Myler, and Tommi Salama! 19 different archetypes that provide exciting theme-appropriate character options for every class! 14 new races to breathe life into Soburin, making it an exotic and unique world that is eager to shrug off the shackles of western imperialism. 32 new character feats, over 10 pages of equipment that ranges from new armor and weapons to steampunk prostheses and vehicles, and 22 new Eastern-themed spells! And more. This anniversary edition includes Revenge of the Pale Master, a 25-page mystery adventure set in Soburin.

Strange gods or wizardly interference has blended animal and man. By practice, accident, or even nature, the beast people have risen to live against and with humanity in all its varied cultures and origins. Two legs or four, they stand ready to spice up your adventure as allies, antagonists, or player options. In a world steeped with magic, even the most unlikely matches are occasionally made. Sometimes through wildly inventive sorcery, the interference of otherworldly gods, or even the spark of true love may bring two distant lines together. Such creatures may be an anomaly, or give rise to whole new species. Even if one doesn’t force blood together that normally would remain separated as water and oil, the nurture side of what makes a person who they are cannot be denied. What if your halfling was raised by orcs? Or that orc was brought up by elves? Without a single physical exchange, lines can be brought together. Hundreds of racial combinationsA new race (the beast people) designed to cover the animal kingdom.New FeatsNew Magic to blur racial linesReincarnation handled with grace and easeCompatible with Pathfinder, Starfinder, and 5th Edition!

When Maggie Graham lost her job and her apartment fell to pieces, she decided to flee New York City for a while and hide in Vermont, at the Crossroads Theatre. She hadn't planned to audition, yet soon found herself part of the summer stock cast. But her previous acting experiences couldn't prepare her for the theater's unusual staff-and its handsome, almost otherworldly director. Read Barbara Ashford's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community.

With the bangle now destroyed, Kanami has regained the memories Palinchron stole from him. Before he can chase after his adversary, however, he decides to play it smart and tackle the other locks that Palinchron devised for the veritable prison he and his allies are trapped in. They hatch a plan and together take action to settle the score and save his good friend, the lonely Lorwen. Will Kanami be able to persuade Snow to stand on her own two feet? And will Maria be set free from her own false half-life? Meanwhile, Lorwen, who took on the Brawl to work through his lingering regrets, is harboring doubts about the nature of being “the strongest” or the “hero.” The culmination of Kanami’s days spent in a dream is at hand, and the curtain falls on the Firstmoon Allies General Knights Ball.

The Black Arts Workshop is a comprehensive guide that explores the world of dark magic and provides practical techniques for success. Delving into the forbidden knowledge of the dark arts, this book offers readers a deeper understanding of the balance between light and dark energy. From harnessing negative forces for positive outcomes to channeling the mystical essence of the elements, readers will learn how to navigate the world of dark magic with confidence. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of dark magic, including selecting and caring for ritual implements, casting powerful incantations, forming connections with supernatural entities, and executing transformative rituals. The book also covers ethical considerations in dark magick, ensuring that readers remain in tune with universal balance and respect free will. With an emphasis on practicality, the book provides step-by-step instructions and explanations, making it accessible for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. It delves into the mystical world of divination, poisonous craft, curses, and baneful magick, showing readers how to wield these powerful tools with caution and responsibility. Whether readers seek to explore the dark arts for personal growth, spiritual exploration, or curiosity, The Black Arts Workshop offers a comprehensive and balanced guide to achieving success in dark magic. Unlock the secrets of the shadows and tap into the power of the unseen with this illuminating book.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Lush with secrets, magic, and a past that won’t stay where it belongs, this novel is (quite fittingly) spellbinding.”—JODI PICOULT, author of Wish You Were Here A deeply atmospheric story about ancestral magic, an unsolved murder, and a second chance at true love ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: She Reads Emery Blackwood’s life changed forever the night her best friend was found dead and the love of her life, August Salt, was accused of murdering her. Years later, she is doing what her teenage self swore she never would: living a quiet existence on the misty, remote shores of Saoirse Island and running the family’s business, Blackwood’s Tea Shoppe Herbal Tonics & Tea Leaf Readings. But when the island, rooted in folklore and magic, begins to show signs of strange happenings, Emery knows that something is coming. The morning she wakes to find that every single tree on Saoirse has turned color in a single night, August returns for the first time in fourteen years and unearths the past that the town has tried desperately to forget. August knows he is not welcome on Saiorse, not after the night everything changed. As a fire raged on at the Salt family orchard, Lily Morgan was found dead in the dark woods, shaking the bedrock of their tight-knit community and branding August a murderer. When he returns to bury his mother’s ashes, he must confront the people who turned their backs on him and face the one wound from his past that has never healed—Emery. But the town has more than one reason to want August gone, and the emergence of deep betrayals and hidden promises spanning generations threaten to reveal the truth behind Lily’s mysterious death once and for all.