MARIA V. SNYDER

Cuando se corrió la voz de que Yelena era capaz de atrapar el alma de la gente, todo el mundo se inquietó. Sus extrañas habilidades y su pasado ya la habían apartado de los demás; ahora el consejo debatia sobre cual seria su destino. Justo entonces recibio un preocupante mensaje: se estaba organizando un complot contra su pueblo, dirigido por un peligroso asesino al que ella ya habia derrotado una vez El honor hizo que Yelena emprendiera un camino muy peligroso, aunque la esperanza de reunirse con su amado la hacia continuar. En su viaje encontraria aliados, enemigos, amantes y posibles asesinos Yelena no podria confiar en ninguno de ellos, tendria que demostrar ella sola que podia salvar la tierra que tanto amaba

Year 2522. Oh. My. Stars.Junior Officer Ara Lawrence here, reporting for duty. Again. Its situation critical for the security team and everyone in the base - including my parents - with a new attack from the looters imminent, a possible galaxy-wide crime conspiracy and an unstoppable alien threat. But this all pales in the face of my mind-blowing discovery about the Q-net. Of course, no one believes me. Im not sure I believe me. It could just be a stress-induced delusion. Thats what my parents seem to believe...Their concern for me is hampering my ability to do my job. I know they love me, but with the Q-net in my corner, Im the only one who can help the security team beat the shadowy aliens from the pits we discovered. Were holding them at bay, for now, but the entire Milky Way Galaxy is in danger of being overrun.With battles on too many fronts, its looking dire. But one thing Ive learned is when people I love are in jeopardy, Ill never give up trying to save them. Not until my dying breath. Which could very well be today...

Asesinato, caos y magia... Envuelta en una oscuridad que me abraza como un sudario, no tengo nada que me distraiga de mis recuerdos del asesinato de Reyad. Él merecía morir, pero según la ley, yo tambien. Aqui en Ixia, el castigo para el asesinato es la muerte, y ahora estoy esperando al verdugo. Pero la misma ley que me condena me puede salvar. El catador de comida de Ixia, cuya mision era asegurarse de que la comida del Comandante no estaba envenenada, ha muerto. Y segun las normas, el siguiente prisionero destinado a ser ejecutado, es decir yo, puede ocupar ese puesto... "Es la unica oportunidad que tengo para seguir viviendo. Este es uno de esos pocos libros que hacen que los lectores sigan soñando mucho tiempo despues de haberlo leido." Publishers Weekly

"The answer is no, Lyra," my mother utters her favoriteI swearphrase.No means I have to travel with them to another planetagain.No means leaving all my friends fifty years in the past. Thanks, Einstein.Seventeen-year-old Lyra Daniels cant truly blame Einstein or her parents for their impending move across the Milky Way Galaxy. Its all due to the invention of the Q-net, which made traveling the vast distances in space possiblewith one big caveat: the time dilation. But that never stopped Lyras ancestors from exploring the Milky Way, searching for resources and exoplanets to colonize. What they didnt expect to find is life-sized terracotta Warriors buried on twenty-one different exoplanets.... Make that twenty-two. As the Galaxys leading experts on the Warriors, Lyras parents are thrilled by the new discovery, sending themand herfifty years into the future. Her social life in ruins, she fills her lonely days by illegally worming into the Q-net. The only person close to her age is the annoyingly irresistible security officer who threatens to throw her into the brig.After the planet they just left goes silentmeaning no communications from them at allsecurity has bigger problems to deal with than Lyra, especially when vital data files go missing. But thats just the beginning, because theyre not as alone as they thought on their new planet... and suddenly time isnt the only thing working against them.

The nail-biting finale of the award-winning fantasy series by New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder. You can join me or you can die. Hard on the heels of trouble in Zirdai city, Shyla Sun-Kissed and Rendor are ordered to report to the King of Koraha - a summons that is deadly to ignore. The King holds the key to Korahas existence, but a formidable new enemy threatens Korahas very survival and the King desperately needs Shyla and Rendors help. Wielding a terrifying and unknown magical power that can convert opponents into devoted soldiers, the mysterious army is hellbent on usurping the crown. Shyla and Rendor are tasked with discovering who in the seven hells these insurgents are. And what their real endgame is. Trekking through the punishing conditions across the searing surface of Koraha, and facing numerous unseen foes and untold danger, they must follow the clues to uncover the truth before its too late. The fate of the King and all the citizens of Koraha rests in their hands...

Year 2522. Lyra Daniels is dead.Okay, so I only died for sixty-six seconds. But when I came back to life, I got a brand new name and a snazzy new uniform. Go me! Seriously, though, its very important that Lyra Daniels stays dead, at least as far as the murdering looters, know.While dying is the scariest thing thats happened to me, it morphed my worming skills. I can manipulate the Q-net like never before. But the looters have blocked us from communicating with the rest of the galaxy and now they believe weve gone silent, like Planet Xinji (where silent really means dead).A Protector Class spaceship is coming to our rescue, but we still have to survive almost two years until they arrive - if they arrive at all. Until then, we have to figure out how to stop an unstoppable alien threat. And its only a matter of time before the looters learn Im not dead and returns to finish what they started.Theres no way Im going to let the looters win. Instead Ill do whatever it takes to save the people I love. But even Im running out of ideas...

Its suicide, Shyla. Youre the prize they want.Through her courage and tenacity, Shyla Sun-Kissed has awoken the power of The Eyes of Tamburah. But this feat only marks the beginning of the challenges that the magical order, the Invisible Sword, faces to free the underground city of Zirdai.Though they have allies among the monks and splinter cells inside the city, Shyla knows the Invisible Sword doesnt have the strength to win. With the group fracturing due to the strain of losses from their latest ordeal, thinly veiled suspicions and endless disagreements, its up to Shyla to forge a new united order.When both the draconian Water Prince and brutal Heliacal Priestess learn of Shylas new powers, life becomes even more complicated as they will stop at nothing to capture Shyla and take the magic of The Eyes for themselves. Hunted at every turn and unable to hide, Shyla and the Invisible Sword must use every resource at their command - and unearth new ones - in their race to save the city from destruction. But their enemies always seem to be one step ahead. And the cost to win the battle may be more than Shyla would ever be willing to pay...

Ahora que su peor enemigo había muerto y que se dirigía a reunirse con la familia que le habían arrebatado años atrás, Yelena debería haberse sentido feliz. Pero aunque se había ganado la libertad, no podia evitar sentirse aislada en su nuevo hogar. El tiempo que habia pasado en Ixia la habia cambiado en muchos aspectos aspectos que los amigos y familiares que acababa de recuperar no consideraban muy positivos. A pesar de la confusion, Yelena estaba deseando empezar su formacion en el mundo de la magia, sobre todo porque si en un año no conseguia controlar su poder, la condenarian a muerte. Pero sus planes cambiaron de manera radical cuando se vio implicada en un complot para darle el trono de Ixia a un principe perdido y surgio una peligrosa rivalidad entre ella y otros magos. Pero eso no era todo, parecia que su hermano estaba deseando verla muerta. Afortunadamente, Yelena tenia viejos amigos que la ayudarian a luchar contra sus nuevos enemigos

2020 PRISM Award Winner: Fantasy He thinks you are the thief Shyla is a researcher who resides in the underground desert city of Zirdai, which is ruled by the wealthy Water Prince and brutal Heliacal Priestess. Even though Shyla is sun-kissed - an outcast, considered cursed by the Sun Goddess - she is still renowned for uncovering innumerable archaic facts, lost artefacts, ancient maps, and obscure historical documents. Her quiet life is about to change when Banqui, an archaeologist, enlists her services to find The Eyes of Tamburah: legendary gemstones that bestow great magic on their wielder. These ancient objects can tip the balance of power and give whoever possesses them complete control of the city.But chaos erupts when The Eyes are stolen soon after theyre found - and Shyla is blamed for the theft. Forced to flee, with the Princes soldiers and the Priestess deacons on her trail, Shyla must recover the jewels and clear her name. A quest that will unearth secrets even more valuable than The Eyes of Tamburah themselves...

Let fantasy star Maria V. Snyder steal you away to a darkly enchanting world of powerful magic and dangerous deeds in these three incredible stories from The Chronicles of Ixia series, following young magician Yelena Zaltana as her deadly journey begins.A compelling new fantasy series. Rhianna Pratchett, SFX

Let fantasy star Maria V. Snyder steal you away to a darkly enchanting world of powerful magic and dangerous deeds in these six incredible stories from The Chronicles of Ixia series, following young magicians Yelena Zaltana and Opal Cowan on a dark and deadly journey. A compelling new fantasy series. Rhianna Pratchett, SFX

"What happens if he returns to our world?""It will burn." Theres just no rest for Valek, Ixias Chief of Security. Challenges are constant and new problems arrive daily, including a request to help Castletowns watch solve the mystery of a string of nighttime disturbances, and keeping a close eye on the Commanders food taster as she schemes her way back into business. As if that isnt enough, the Commanders life is threatened. Is the assassination attempt on the Commander a declaration of war by the Sitian Council, or is it a ruse by an unknown party to incite a war between Ixia and Sitia? Valek is sent to Sitia to discover the answer and deal with the threat. Unfortunately, the problem turns out to be much bigger than even the council and the master magicians can handle. An unsanctioned clan with powerful warpers is plotting to take over both countries. As the danger heats up, Valek and Yelena must reunite and stop the group before they can set their entire world on fire. A companion novel to Fire Study, The Study of Fire reveals Valeks side of the story. Find out what problems Valek tackles in Ixia before he joins Yelena in fighting against a unstoppable enemy.

Cuando estaban a punto de ejecutarla por asesinato, Yelena recibió una oferta extraordinaria. Comería los manjares más deliciosos, viviría en un palacio… y se arriesgaría a morir asesinada por cualqu

"No one survives the third transgression." The storm season is fast approaching, and Zethan cant wait to travel to the Northern Ice Pack in Ixia to aid in taming its ferocious blizzards. Its a needed break from his twin sister, Zohavs constant criticism; his magic classes at the Magicians Keep; and the pressure of being compared to his famous brother, Valek, the hero of Sitia. Except, this time, Zohav is tagging along to test if her magical abilities to influence water will work on ice. Zohav longs for her old home in Ixia and the quiet life that was ripped from her when she developed magical powers. Together, with Heli, a strong Stormdancer who can harvest the energy from the formidable blizzards, the trio set off on an adventure. Battling through freezing temperatures, gale winds, icy precipitation, and snow cats, are all part of the job. Unfortunately, the elements arent the only danger they face as their escapade turns into a fight for survival. This novella is set in the Study Chronicles world of Ixia and Sitia! Find out what Valeks younger siblings are up to in this chilling tale.

Let fantasy star Maria V. Snyder steal you away to a darkly enchanting world of powerful magic and dangerous deeds. Poison Study About to be executed for murder, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve. Shell test the Commander of Ixias meals to prevent assassination attempts. But as Yelena develops magical powers, choices must be made. And this time the consequences arent so clear Book One in the Study Trilogy Storm Glass With her unique magical abilities, Opal has always felt unsure of her place at Sitias magic academy. But when the Stormdancer clan needs help, Opals knowledge makes her the perfect choice until Opal taps into a deadly new power, which could save them allor destroy her. Book One in The Glass Trilogy Reminiscent of early Anne McCaffrey Rhianna Pratchett, SFX

Storm Glass Untrained. Untested. Unleashed. With her unique magical abilities, Opal has always felt unsure of her place at Sitias magic academy. But when the Stormdancer clan needs help, Opals knowledge makes her the perfect choice until the mission goes awry. Pulling her powers in unfamiliar directions, Opal finds herself tapping into a new kind of magic as stunningly potent as it is frightening. Now Opal must deal with plotters out to destroy the Stormdancer clan, as well as a traitor in their midst. With danger and deception rising around her, will Opals untested abilities destroy her or save them all? Sea Glass Her power remained hidden until challenged by enemy forces. Student glass magician Opal Cowans newfound ability to steal a magicians powers makes her too powerful. Ordered to house arrest, Opal dares defy her imprisonment, searching for Ulrick, the man she thinks she loves. Thinks because she is sure another mannow her prisonerhas switched souls with Ulrick. In hostile territory, without proof or allies, Opal isnt sure whom to trust. And now everyone is after Opals special powers for their own deadly gain Spy Glass An undercover mission leads to danger, adventure and an impossible choice After siphoning her own blood magic, Opal Cowan has lost her powers and is now immune to the effects of magic. Now an outsider looking in, Opal spies through the glass on those with the powers she once had. Until spying through the glass becomes her new power. Suddenly, the beautiful pieces she makes flash in the presence of magic. And then she discovers that some of her blood has been stolen and that finding it may help her regain her powers for good

Cuando estaban a punto de ejecutarla por asesinato, Yelena recibió una oferta extraordinaria. Comería los manjares más deliciosos, viviría en un palacio… y se arriesgaría a morir asesinada por cualqu

The army of the dead are coming Avry of Kazan, the last Healer of the mystical Fifteen Realms, has a power that cant be matched. But in the minds of her friends and foe alike, Avry no longer exists. Now, as the psychotic King Tohon builds an army mightier than any that has been seen beforea league of undead soldiersAvry must face her toughest, most terrifying battle alone. Fighting to be reunited with her family and her lover Kerrick, Avry must infiltrate Tohons troops. But does she have the power, the rare magic; to do what legend says is impossible? FOR FANS OF TRUDI CANAVAN AND GAME OF THRONES