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The sixth volume in Erikson's truly epic fantasy sequence begins as The Seven Cities Rebellion has been crushed. Dogged by self-doubt and ill omens, the 14th Army must lay siege to the city, and Adjunct Tavore must outwit Leoman of the Flails, the deadliest foe she has ever faced.

Epic fantasy heavyweight Sanderson pens a powerful stand-alone tale . . . Sanderson melds complex, believable characters, a marvelous world and thoughtful, ironic humor into an extraordinary and highly entertaining story.--"Publishers Weekly, " starred review.

Descending into darkness, those people still free are powerless to stop the coming evil of a savage new world, while Richard faces the guilt of knowing that he must let it happen. Alone, he must bear the weight of a sin he dare not confess to the one person he loves. Join Richard and Kahlan in the conclusion to the Sword of Truth series. It started with one rule, and will end with the rule of all rules, the rule unwritten, the rule unspoken si...

Surprised to find himself reborn as a golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey wonders if he will ever find his purpose, in this beautifully crafted work that teaches that love never dies and that every creature on Earth is born with a purpose.

Wizard's First Rule marks the debut of a new fantasy writer. Truly epic in scope and filled with burning intensity, it is the story of Richard Cypher, a modest woodsman in a world achingly beautiful, alive with the joys of nature: a world the reader comes to love as fiercely as do Richard and those around him. Though a mere woodsman, he is the one destined to battle the ultimate adversary - Darken Rahl, an evil mage who bids to destroy all tha...

Ebenezer Scrooge is a heartless old miser who hates everything, especially Christmas. Then one mysterious Christmas eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who take him on a fantastic journey and teach him the true meaning of the season.

It is a time of war between nations, but on one ship, a smaller battle is being fought between two men. Jealous of Billy Budd, the "Handsome Sailor", the envious Master-At-Arms Claggart torments the young man until his false accusations lead to a charge of treason against Billy. Complete and unabridged.

Cards has taken the venerable sf concepts of a superman and an interstellar war against aliens, and, with superb characterization, pacing and language, combined them into a seamless story of compelling power.

/POE Hold your breath as a prisoner lies helpless in the dark, with cutting death swinging over him. Experience the creeping dread of a man whose betrayal leads to shocking murder--and an unlikely tomb. Feel your heart pound as a killer is tormented by his victim's tell-tale vengeance. These tales of the macabre introduce a darker side of human nature.