Alison Goodman

Nadie sabe cómo alcanzaron los primeros Ojos de Dragón su peligroso acuerdo con los doce dragones de la energía y de la buena suerte, encargados de la protección de la tierra. Cada uno de los doce Ojos de Dragon, gracias a ese pacto, alcanza un inmenso poder que le permite desplazar monzones, desviar rios y detener terremotos. Una vez al año doce muchachos se enfrentan en una dura competicion de la que surgira un nuevo aprendiz de Ojo de Dragon. Eon lleva años preparandose para ese momento. Cuando ve cumplido su sueño y es escogido como aprendiz de Ojo de Dragon, Eon debe aprender rapidamente a dominar sus nuevos poderes para defender al viejo y respetado Emperador y a su heredero en una lucha que amenaza la paz del reino. Pero Eon esconde un terrible secreto que pone en peligro su vida. Solo si es capaz de encontrar la fortaleza interior podra vencer a aquellos que quieren arrebatarle su magia y su vida.Eon: el despertar del Ojo del Dragon es un fantastco relato de literatura juvenil de exito internacional, con un enfoque novedoso dentro de la tematica de dragones.

Eon is now Eona the Mirror Dragoneye one of just two surviving Dragoneyes the human links to the twelve energy dragons and their power On the run after the massacre in the Imperial Palace she must find a way to restore Kygo the dead Pearl Emperor s true heir to the throne But High Lord Sethon has claimed the throne for himself and he is determined to create the String of Pearls a terrible weapon that combines the power of all twelve dragons Eona s only hope is to find the stolen Black Folio before he does But first she must learn to resist the power of ten mourning dragons and only Lord Ido the man responsible for their grief can help her As the race for the Black Folio intensifies she finds herself forced to choose between Ido and Kygo Both men want Eona but do they truly love her or just the power she can give them Eona must face assassins savage battles jealousy and betrayal to discover the heartbreaking truth about herself the Mirror Dragon and the String of Pearls

Una vez fue Eón, un muchacho que arriesgó su vida para tener la oportunidad de convertirse en aprendiz de uno de los doce Ojos de Dragón encargados de la protección de la Tierra. Ahora es Eona, el Ojo de la Dragona Espejo, la salvadora de su pueblo. Pero esconde un nuevo secreto aun mas peligroso. En todos los años que paso preparandosepara este momento, nunca pudo imaginar que si un dia veia cumplido su sueño, no seria capaz de controlar sus nuevos poderes y que, todo aquello por lo que se habia esforzado, ahora estaria en peligro. Una gran fuerza de destruccion esta en camino.

Once she was Eon, a girl disguised as a boy, who risked her life to become a Dragoneye apprentice. Now she is Eona - one of just two surviving Dragoneyes - on the run and yet supposedly her country's saviour. And Eona is hiding another, more dangerous secret ...she cannot control her power. When she tries to bond with her Dragon, the anguish of the ten spirit beasts whose Dragoneyes were murdered surges through her and she becomes a terrible killing force. As the malign High Lord Sethon strives to create a potent weapon, Eona faces assassins, savage battles, jealousy, betrayal and the heartbreaking truth about herself as she fights to help the Pearl Emperor's true heir inherit the throne. Can she contain the darkness that seethes within her? One wrong move could obliterate them all? Against a backcloth of dazzling swordplay, ruthless power struggles and exotic, arcane lore, unfurls this thrilling story of a young warrior who must find the courage to tread the razor line between what is true and what is just.

Alison Goodmans first novel - in a very special new edition! Seventeen-year-old Joss is a rebel, and a student of time travel at the prestigious Centre for Neo-Historical Studies. This year, for the first time, the Centre has an alien student: Mavkel, from the planet Choria. And Mavkel has chosen Joss, of all people, as his roommate and study partner. Then Mavkel gets sick. Joss quickly realizes that his will to live is draining away. The only way she can help Mavkel is by breaking the Centres strictest rules - and that means going back in time to change history. This new Firebird edition of Alison Goodmans acclaimed first genre-bending adventure features a short story about Joss and Mavs after-book adventures, originally published in Firebirds Rising.

The thrilling, genre-bending conclusion to Lady Helens demon-hunting adventures, set in the glittering Regency world.Lady Helen has retreated to a country estate outside Bath to prepare for her wedding to the Duke of Selburn, yet she knows she has unfinished business to complete. She and the dangerously charismatic Lord Carlston have learned they are a dyad, bonded in blood, and only they are strong enough to defeat the Grand Deceiver, who threatens to throw mankind into chaos. But the heinous death-soaked Ligatus Helen has absorbed is tearing a rift in her mind. Its power, if unleashed, will annihilate both Helen and Carlston unless they can find a way to harness its ghastly force and defeat their enemy.In the final book of the trilogy that began with The Dark Days Club and continued with The Dark Days Pact, the intrepid Lady Helens story hurtles to a shocking conclusion full of action, heartbreak, and betrayal.

Au cœur dune Chine impériale mythique, Eon sentraîne avec dautres jeunes garçons pour être choisi comme apprenti par lun des douze dragons qui protègent le pays. Dans ce monde de fausses identités et

Eon est devenu Eona, lŒil du dragon Miroir. Son nouveau pouvoir représente lunique espoir de la Résistance. Mais saura-t-elle maîtriser sa force dévastatrice ? Dans lardeur de la lutte pour le contrô

Un deuxième tome aussi intense que captivant, alliant dangers et passion. Lady Helen a trouvé refuge dans la station balnéaire de Brighton. Déguisée en homme, elle sentraîne avec Lord Carlston à déve

Action, trahison et suspens à son comble pour le final grandiose de la trilogie. Bath, décembre 1812... Lady Helen prépare son mariage avec le duc Selburn, mais son esprit est ailleurs: sa mission de

Le premier tome dune trilogie fascinante entre romance à la Jane Austen et Fantasy noire. Londres, avril 1812. Lady Helen Wrexhall sapprête à faire son entrée dans le monde. Bientôt, elle sera prise

Under the harsh regime of an ambitious master, candidate Eon is training to become a Dragoneye - a powerful Lord able to master wind and water to protect the land. But Eon also harbours a desperate secret... Eon is, in fact, Eona, a young woman who has endured years of disguise as a boy for the chance to practice the Dragoneyes Art. In a world where women are only hidden wives or servants, Eonas dangerous deception is punishable by death. Still in disguise, Eonas unprecedented talent thrusts her into the centre of a lethal struggle for the Imperial throne. Summoned by the Emperor to the opulent and treacherous Court, Eona must learn to trust her power and find the strength to face a vicious enemy who would seize her magic . . . and her life.Inspired by ancient Chinese lore and sharing the wonders of films such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, this thrilling novel is set in a brilliantly envisioned world where both appearances and loyalties can prove so very deceptive...

A Washington Post Best Mystery Novel of 2023A high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an old maid to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist historical mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman. Lady Augusta Colebrook, Gus, is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister, Julia, who is grieving her dead betrothed, need a distraction. One soon presents itself: to rescue their friends goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband. The sisters set out to Carolines country estate with a plan, but their carriage is accosted by a highwayman. In the scuffle, Gus accidentally shoots and injures the ruffian, only to discover he is Lord Evan Belford, an acquaintance from their past who was charged with murder and exiled to Australia twenty years ago. What follows is a high adventure full of danger, clever improvisation, heart-racing near misses, and a little help from a revived and rather charming Lord Evan. Back in London, Gus cant stop thinking about her unlikely (not to mention handsome) comrade-in-arms. She is convinced Lord Evan was falsely accused of murder, and she is going to prove it. She persuades Julia to join her in a quest to help Lord Evan, and others in needsociety be damned! And so begins the beguiling secret life and adventures of the Colebrook twins.

Sequel to New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodmans acclaimed The Dark Days Cluba smashing combination of Buffy and Jane Austen! Summer, 1812. After the scandalous events at her presentation ball in London, Lady Helen has taken refuge at the fashionable seaside resort of Brighton, banished from her family and training as a Reclaimer with the covert Dark Days Club. She must learn to fight the dangerous energy-wielding Deceivers and prepare to face their master, the elusive Grand Deceiver. As she struggles to put aside her genteel upbringing, Helen realizes that her mentor, Lord Carlston, is fighting his own inner battle. Has the foul Deceiver energy poisoned his soul, or is something else driving him towards violent bouts of madness? Either way, Helen is desperate to help the man with whom she shares a deep but forbidden connection. When Mr. Pike, the hard bureaucratic heart of the Dark Days Club, arrives in Brighton, he has a secret mission for Helen: find the journal left by a mad rogue Reclaimer, before it falls into the hands of the Deceivers. Coerced by Pike, Helen has no choice but to do as ordered, knowing that the search for the journal may bring about Lord Carlstons annihilation.

"Captivates with a mix of history and fantasy. [An] immersive, action-packed narrative. USA Todays Happy Ever AfterFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Eon and Eona; a Regency adventure series starring a stylish and intrepid Buffy-esque demon-hunterLondon, April 1812. On the eve of eighteen-year-old Lady Helen Wrexhalls presentation to the queen, one of her familys housemaids disappears-and Helen is drawn into the shadows of Regency London. There, she meets Lord Carlston, one of the few who can stop the perpetrators: a cabal of demons infiltrating every level of society. Dare she ask for his help, when his reputation is almost as black as his lingering eyes? And will her intelligence and headstrong curiosity wind up leading them into a death trap?* Includes a bonus Dark Days Club novella! *

In Regency England, the eccentric Colebrook sisters are amateur detectives who use their wits and invisibility as old maids to fight injustice in this delightful and fiercely feminist novel of mystery and adventure from New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman.To most of Regency high society, forty-two-year-old Lady Augusta Colebrook, or Gus, and her twin sister, Julia, are just unmarried ladies of a certain age. But the Colebrook twins are far from useless old maids. They are secretly protecting women and children ignored by society and the law.When Lord Evana charming escaped convict who has won Guss heartneeds to hide his sister, Hester, from their vindictive brother, Gus and Julia take Hester and her lover into their home. But Lord Evans complicated past puts them all in danger. Gus knows they must clear his name of murder if he is to survive the thieftakers who hunt him. No easy taskthe fatal duel was twenty years ago and a key witness is nowhere to be found.In a deadly cat-and-mouse game, Gus, Julia, and Lord Evan must dodge their pursuers and investigate Lord Evans past. They will be thrust into the ugly underworld of Georgian gentlemens clubs, spies, and ruthless bounty hunters, not to mention the everyday threat of narrow-minded brothers. Will the truth be found in time, or will dangerous secrets from the past destroy family bonds and rip new love and lives apart?

Once she was Eon, a girl disguised as a boy, who risked her life to become a Dragoneye apprentice. Now she is Eona - one of just two surviving Dragoneyes - on the run and yet supposedly her countrys saviour.And Eona is hiding another, more dangerous secret...she cannot control her power. When she tries to bond with her Dragon, the anguish of the ten spirit beasts whose Dragoneyes were murdered surges through her and she becomes a terrible killing force.As the malign High Lord Sethon strives to create a potent weapon, Eona faces assassins, savage battles, jealousy, betrayal and the heartbreaking truth about herself as she fights to help the Pearl Emperors true heir inherit the throne. Can she contain the darkness that seethes within her? One wrong move could obliterate them all?Against a backcloth of dazzling swordplay, ruthless power struggles and exotic, arcane lore, unfurls this thrilling story of a young warrior who must find the courage to tread the razor line between what is true and what is just.

Just wonderful . . . this book deserves to be the new BridgertonTHE LADYGoodmans ladies are the undercover Regency heroes weve been waiting for! This is sparkling, thrilling, romantic fun TONI JORDANA high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an old maid to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist historical mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman.What readers are saying:Taut, exciting, in turns angry, funny and poignant, with a fabulous romantic subplot, this is the new regency series I didnt know I was waiting for. Highly, highly recommended A fabulous read, full of compelling characters with wit and depth, heart breaking and heart pounding moments make this a complete page turner What a thrilling ride this book was! This book was an absolute riot to read. The central cast is very well fleshed out and are a joy to get to know A really refreshing regency read thats a little bit different! .........................Lady Augusta Colebrook, Gus, is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister, Julia, who is grieving her dead betrothed, need a distraction. One soon presents itself: to rescue their friends goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband.The sisters set out to Carolines country estate with a plan, but their carriage is accosted by a highwayman. In the scuffle, Gus accidentally shoots the ruffian, only to discover he is Lord Evan Belford, an acquaintance from their past who was charged with murder and exiled to Australia twenty years ago. With Lord Evan injured and unconscious, the sisters have no choice but to bring him on their mission to save Caroline. What follows is a high adventure full of danger, clever improvisation, heart-racing near misses, and a little help from a revived and rather charming Lord Evan.Back in London, Gus cant stop thinking about her unlikely (not to mention handsome) comrade-in-arms. She is convinced Lord Evan was falsely accused of murder, and she is going to prove it. She persuades Julia to join her in a quest to help Lord Evan, and others in need-society be damned! And so begins the beguiling secret life and adventures of the Colebrook twins.A rollicking and joyous adventure, with a beautiful love story at its heart, about two rebellious sisters forging their own path in Regency London..........................If you love Georgette Heyer, youll love [this]. Smart and sassy and featuring heroines of a certain age, this is the Regency Ive been waiting for. Adventure! Mystery! A touch of romance! JENN MCKINLAYA must-read for lovers of the Regency and historical mysteries alike JENNIFER ASHLEYA truly delightful romp through the Regency period. Alison Goodman has crafted a feminist adventure story that will have you cheering on the unconventional Colebrook sisters in all their exploits STEPHANIE MARIE THORNTONPart heart-racing adventure, part gothic mystery, part tantalizing romance, and wholly wonderful JOANNA LOWELL

Una detective novata de la alta sociedad londinense utiliza su ingenio y su estatus de solterona para proteger a otras mujeres con la ayuda de un lord caído en desgracia (pero muy agraciado).***Uno de los mejores libros de misterio de 2023 segunTheWashington Post***Lady Augusta Colebrook, Gus, esta aburrida de la vida de alta sociedad y cansada de ser rechazada. Buscando una distraccion para ella y para su hermana Julia, decide rescatar a Caroline, la ahijada de una amiga, de su violento esposo.De camino, un bandolero aborda el carruaje en el que Julia y Gus viajan, y esta le dispara por accidente. El delincuente herido resulta no ser otro que lord Evan Belford, quien, acusado de asesinato, fue exiliado a Australia hace años. Y asi, las dos hermanas se embarcan en una gran aventura llena de peligro, improvisaciones ingeniosas y un poco de ayuda de un lord Evan revitalizado y bastante encantador.De regreso en Londres, Gus no puede dejar de pensar en su insolito compañero de armas. Y, convencida de que a lord Evan se le acuso injustamente, esta decidida a demostrar su inocencia.La critica ha dicho: Esta novela intensa, divertida y en momentos oscura representa de forma reveladora un periodo pintoresco y al mismo tiempo misogino de la historia de Inglaterra. Los lectores no podran esperar a conocer cual es la proxima aventura de este duo.PublishersWeeklyLos aficionados de las novelas de Georgette Heyer se deleitaran con este misterio que realza la experiencia lectora con personajes bien desarrollados, un toque de romance y el contexto social del periodo de la Regencia.LibraryJournalLas tres aventuras esta marcadas por complicaciones enlazadas una tras otra que haran muy felices a los fanaticos de las historias ambientadas en la epoca de la Regencia o del feminismo acerrimo. Piensa en las novelas de Los Bridgerton y reemplaza el sexo ardiente por hechos encabezados por mujeres.KirkusPara los fanaticos de la ficcion historica, el romance y las mujeres que se sienten cansadas de que la sociedad las limite.BookRiot

Goodmans ladies are the undercover Regency heroes weve been waiting for! This is sparkling, thrilling, romantic funTONI JORDANMeet Lady Gus and Lady Julia: unmarried, unruly and ready for adventure.To most of Regency high society, Lady Augusta Gus Colebrook and her twin sister, Julia, are just unmarried ladies of a certain age. But the Colebrook twins are far from useless old maids . . . they are secretly protecting women and children ignored by society and the law.When Lord Evan, a charming, escaped convict who has captured Guss heart, seeks their help to shield his sister and her lover from from their vindictive brother, the twins take the two women into their home. But Lord Evans complicated past puts them all in danger. Gus knows that if he is to survive the thieftakers who hunt him, they must clear his name of murder. But it is no easy task. The fatal duel was twenty years ago, and a key witness is nowhere to be found. Caught in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, Gus, Julia, and Lord Evan are thrust into the ugly underworld of Georgian gentlemens clubs, spies, and ruthless bounty hunters, not to mention the everyday threat of narrow-minded brothers. Will the truth be found in time, or will the dangerous secrets from the past destroy family bonds and rip new love and lives apart?Why readers LOVE The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies . . . If you love Georgette Heyer, youll love [this]. Smart and sassy and featuring heroines of a certain age, this is the Regency Ive been waiting for. Adventure! Mystery! A touch of romance!JENN MCKINLAYA must-read for lovers of the Regency and historical mysteries alikeJENNIFER ASHLEYA truly delightful rompthrough the Regency period. Alison Goodman has crafted a feminist adventure story that will have you cheering on the unconventional Colebrook sisters in all their exploitsSTEPHANIE MARIE THORNTONPart heart-racing adventure, part gothic mystery, part tantalizing romance, and wholly wonderfulJOANNA LOWELLJust wonderful . . . this book deserves to be the new BridgertonTHE LADY