New Kindle books. This spans last week and this week as I was
vacationing last week. Just as well, doesn't seem like much is going on in
the Fantasy world
K = Also available on Kindle
Fantasy Genre
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Is this Ragnarok, or just California? The NorseCODE genome project was designed
to identify descendants of Odin. What it found was Kathy Castillo, a murdered
MBA student brought back from the dead to serve as a valkyrie in the Norse god’s
army. Given a sword and a new name, Mist’s job is to recruit soldiers for the
war between the gods at the end of the world—and to kill those who refuse to
fight. But as the twilight of the gods descends, Mist makes other plans.
Journeying across a chaotic American landscape already degenerating into
violence and madness, Mist hopes to find her way to Helheim, the land of the
dead, to rescue her murdered sister from death’s clutches. To do so, she’ll need
the help of Hermod, a Norse god bumming around Los Angeles with troubles of his
own. Together they find themselves drafted into a higher cause, trying to do
what fate long ago deemed could not be done: save the world of man. For even if
myths aren’t made to be broken, it can’t hurt to go down fighting…can it?
TURN ON. TUNE IN. DROP DEAD. If you're just joining us, welcome to radio station
WVMP, "The Lifeblood of Rock'n'Roll." Con-artist-turned-station-owner Ciara
Griffin manages an on-air staff of off-the-wall DJs — including her new
boyfriend Shane McAllister — who really sink their teeth into the music of
their "Life Time" (the era in which they became vampires). It's Ciara's job to
keep the undead rocking, the ratings rolling, and the fan base alive — without
missing a beat. For Halloween, WVMP is throwing a bash sure to raise the dead.
They've got cool tunes, hot costumes, killer cocktails — what could go wrong?
Well, for starters, a religious firebrand ranting against the evils of the
occult preempts the station's midnight broadcast. Then, when Ciara tracks down
the illegal transmission, the broadcast tower is guarded by what appears to
be…a canine vampire? And behind it all is a group of self-righteous radicals
who think vampires suck (and are willing to stake their lives on it). Now Ciara
must protect the station while struggling with her own murky relationship
issues, her best friend's unlikely romance with a fledgling vampire, and the
nature of her mysterious anti-holy powers. To make it to New Year's in one
piece, she'll need to learn a few new tricks….
The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare,
bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with ancient and implacable
sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for
some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread
Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and
for Tattersail, their lone surviving mage, the aftermath of the siege of Pale
should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the
Free Cities, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her
predatory gaze. However, the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister,
shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their
hand . . . Conceived and written on a panoramic scale, Gardens of the Moon is
epic fantasy of the highest order–an enthralling adventure by an outstanding
voice.
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Meet Monster. Meet Judy. Two humans who don't like each other much, but together
must fight dragons, fire-breathing felines, trolls, Inuit walrus dogs, and a
crazy cat lady – for the future of the universe. Monster runs a pest control
agency. He's overworked and has domestic troubles – like having the girlfriend
from hell. Judy works the night shift at the local Food Plus Mart. Not the most
glamorous life, but Judy is happy. No one bothers her and if she has to spell
things out for the night-manager every now and again, so be it. But when Judy
finds a Yeti in the freezer aisle eating all the Rocky Road, her life collides
with Monster's in a rather alarming fashion. Because Monster doesn't catch
raccoons; he catches the things that go bump in the night. Things like ogres,
trolls, and dragons. Oh, and his girlfriend from Hell? She actually is from
Hell.
