Thieves Quarry

Author : D. B. Jackson
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429943956

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Thieves' Quarry by D. B. Jackson Pdf

Ethan Kaille isn't the likeliest hero. A former sailor with a troubled past, Ethan is a thieftaker, using conjuring skills to hunt down those who steal from the good citizens of Boston. And while chasing down miscreants in 1768 makes his life a perilous one, the simmering political tensions between loyalists like himself and rabble-rousing revolutionaries like Samuel Adams and others of his ilk are perhaps even more dangerous to his health. When one hundred sailors of King George III's Royal Navy are mysteriously killed on a ship in Boston Harbor, Ethan is thrust into dire peril. For he—and not Boston's premier thieftaker, Sephira Pryce—is asked to find the truth behind their deaths. City Sheriff Edmund Greenleaf suspects conjuring was used in the dastardly crime, and even Pryce knows that Ethan is better equipped to contend with matters of what most of Boston considers dark arts. But even Ethan is daunted by magic powerful enough to fell so many in a single stroke. When he starts to investigate, he realizes that the mass murderer will stop at nothing to evade capture. And making his task more difficult is the British fleet's occupation of the city after the colonials' violent protests after the seizure of John Hancock's ship. Kaille will need all his own magic, street smarts, and a bit of luck to keep this Boston massacre from giving the hotheads of Colonial Boston an excuse for inciting a riot—or worse. Thieves' Quarry is a stunning second novel in D. B. Jackson's Thieftaker Chronicles. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Susan Fichtelberg
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440834516

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Encountering Enchantment by Susan Fichtelberg Pdf

The most current and complete guide to a favorite teen genre, this book maps current releases along with perennial favorites, describing and categorizing fantasy, paranormal, and science fiction titles published since 2006. Speculative fiction continues to be of consuming interest to teens, so if you work with that age group, keeping up with the explosion of new titles in this category is critical. Likewise, understanding the many genres and subgenres into which these titles fall—wizard fantasy, alternate worlds, fantasy mystery, dystopian fiction, science fantasy, and more—is also key if you want to motivate young readers and direct them to books they'll enjoy. Written to help you master a complex array of genres and titles, this guide includes more than 1,500 books, most published since 2006, organizing them by genre, subgenre, and theme. Subgenres growing in popularity such as "steampunk" are highlighted to keep you current with the latest trends. The guide will serve three audiences. Of course, you can turn to it as you help your teenage patrons select the books and genres that will interest them most. Teen readers, whether devoted fans or newcomers, can use it themselves to find titles and subgenres they might like. In addition, the guide will help teachers and parents match students with the right books.

Author : Yorkshire Naturalists' Union
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044106243751

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Transactions of the Yorkshire Naturalists' Union by Yorkshire Naturalists' Union Pdf

Author : D. B. Jackson
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429947329

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Thieftaker by D. B. Jackson Pdf

In Thieftaker, D. B. Jackson delivers a thrilling debut tale of magic and intrigue that will leave readers breathless and eager for more Ethan Kaille. Boston, 1765: In D.B. Jackson's Thieftaker, revolution is brewing as the British Crown imposes increasingly onerous taxes on the colonies, and intrigue swirls around firebrands like Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty. But for Ethan Kaille, a thieftaker who makes his living by conjuring spells that help him solve crimes, politics is for others...until he is asked to recover a necklace worn by the murdered daughter of a prominent family. Suddenly, he faces another conjurer of enormous power, someone unknown, who is part of a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of power in the turbulent colony. His adversary has already killed—and not for his own gain, but in the service of his powerful masters, people for whom others are mere pawns in a game of politics and power. Ethan is in way over his head, and he knows it. Already a man with a dark past, he can ill afford to fail, lest his livelihood be forfeit. But he can't stop now, for his magic has marked him, so he must fight the odds, even though he seems hopelessly overmatched, his doom seeming certain at the spectral hands of one he cannot even see. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : D B Jackson
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857667922

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Time's Children by D B Jackson Pdf

A time traveler trapped in a violent past must protect the orphaned child of a murdered sovereign and find a way home, in this astonishing epic fantasy novel. Fifteen year-old Tobias Doljan, a Walker trained to travel through time, is called to serve at the court of Daerjen. The sovereign, Mearlan IV, wants him to Walk back fourteen years, to prevent a devastating war which will destroy all of Islevale. Even though the journey will double Tobias' age, he agrees. But he arrives to discover Mearlan has already been assassinated, and his court destroyed. The only survivor is the infant princess, Sofya. Still a boy inside his newly adult body, Tobias must find a way to protect the princess from assassins, and build himself a future... in the past. File Under: Fantasy [ Time Demons | They See Me Walkin' | Young Inside | Disturbing Allies ]

Author : D B Jackson
Publisher : Angry Robot
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857667946

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Time's Demon by D B Jackson Pdf

Two time-traveling heroes must change the future before they are murdered in the past, in the incredible fantasy sequel to Time's Children Fifteen year-old Tobias Doljan Walked back in time to prevent a war, but instead found himself trapped in an adult body, his king murdered and with an infant princess, Sofya, to protect. Now he has been joined by fellow Walker and Spanner, Mara, and together they must find a way to undo the timeline which orphaned the princess and destroyed their future. Arrayed against them are assassins who share their time-traveling powers, but have dark ambitions of their own, and the Tirribin demon, Droë, whose desperate quest for human love and Tobias leads her into alliances which threaten all of Islevale. File Under: Fantasy [ Time Killers | Span the Divide | Back to a Future | Enemies at Heart ]

Author : D. B. Jackson
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781466838192

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Dead Man's Reach by D. B. Jackson Pdf

Let the battle for souls begin in Dead Man's Reach, the fourth, stand-alone novel in D.B. Jackson's acclaimed Thieftaker series. Boston, 1770: The city is a powder keg as tensions between would-be rebels and loyalist torries approach a breaking point and one man is willing to light the match that sets everything off to ensure that he has his revenge. The presence of the British Regulars has made thieftaking a hard business to be in and the jobs that are available are reserved for Sephira Pryce. Ethan Kaille has to resort to taking on jobs that he would otherwise pass up, namely protecting the shops of Torries from Patriot mobs. But, when one British loyalist takes things too far and accidentally kills a young boy, even Ethan reconsiders his line of work. Even more troubling is that instances of violence in the city are increasing, and Ethan often finds himself at the center of the trouble. Once Ethan realizes why he is at the center of all the violence, he finds out that some enemies don't stay buried and will stop at nothing to ruin Ethan's life. Even if that means costing the lives of everyone in Boston, including the people that Ethan loves most. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : David B. Coe
Publisher : Bell Bridge Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781610262149

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The Chalice War: Stone by David B. Coe Pdf

A lonely woman stalked by dark forces for what she is. A Sidhe sorcerer hunted for what she possesses. Kelsey Strand's encounters with a hunting panther and a mysterious stranger force a dangerous magical talent to the surface and change everything she thought she knew about herself and the world around her. Only the sudden arrival of Marti Rider, a Sidhe sorcerer allows Kel to escape with her life. Drawn into friendship by common need, tied to each other by magic, the two women race to protect an ancient object of unfathomable power from Fomhoire assassins and unearthly demons. Neither has the answers they need, but they know enoughâ€"try or die. There is no other option. The fate of our world hangs in the balance. Praise for THE CHALICE WAR: STONE "An engaging, emotional read that carves out a space of its own in reinterpretations of Irish mythology. I look forward to more!" — CE Murphy, author of THE WALKER PAPERS Praise for DAVID B. COE: "Coe balances wit and drama, [and] gives his female characters plenty of agency … This noir-tinged urban fantasy with real-feeling magic and multiple moral quandaries is highly recommended." — Publisher's Weekly on SHADOW'S BLADE About the Author: David B. Coe is the award-winning author of more than two dozen novels and as many short stories, spanning historical fiction, epic fantasy, contemporary fantasy, and the occasional media tie-in. His novels have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He lives with his family in the mountains of Appalachia.

Author : David B. Coe
Publisher : Bell Bridge Books
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781610262392

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The Chalice War: Sword by David B. Coe Pdf

A woman willing to brave the Underrealm. A daring scheme intended to recover a lost treasure. Carrie Pelsher is Fomhoire by blood. But driven by love, she has pledged herself to the Sidhe cause. Now, in a desperate ploy to end the ancient war for good, she will descend into the demon realm to recover a stolen relic—the Sword, one of the four magical chalices. Brilk za Gorth is a humble Fachan demon who works for the Fomorian Ministry of Agriculture. Until immortals upend his quiet life. He's transformed into the most fearsome tyrant in the Fomhoire government and commanded to defy the Underrealm's God to help them steal the Sword. Together, Carrie and Brilk are pawns in a game that spirals beyond their control. Everything depends on them surviving the plots swirling around them long enough to save two worlds on the brink of chaos. After centuries of war, the quest for peace may cost them their lives. Praise for the series: "An engaging, emotional read that carves out a space of its own in reinterpretations of Irish mythology. I look forward to more!"—CE Murphy, author of The Walker Papers "A well-written, pulse-pounding thriller sure to please this author's fans and fans of urban fantasy. Recommend."—PenKay, Barnes and Noble reviewer ABOUT THE AUTHOR: David B. Coe is the award-winning author of more than two dozen novels and as many short stories, spanning historical fiction, epic fantasy, contemporary fantasy, and the occasional media tie-in. His novels have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He lives with his family in the mountains of Appalachia.

Author : Craig Brouwer
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781462801831

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T.R.O.G.S. Book Six by Craig Brouwer Pdf

Author : Robert Lynn Asprin,Lynn Abbey
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504060455

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Thieves' World® Volume One by Robert Lynn Asprin,Lynn Abbey Pdf

Experience “a bold and daring experiment in fantasy storytelling” with the first three books in the bestselling Thieves’ World® series (Fantasy-Faction). Created by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Myth series, as well as the Phule’s Company series, Thieves’ World® brings together classic fantasy’s finest authors to flesh out the shared world with their own unforgettable characters and epic worldbuilding. The first three books include stories by Lynn Abbey, Poul Anderson, Robert Lynn Asprin, Marion Zimmer Bradley, C. J. Cherryh, David Drake, Philip José Farmer, Joe Haldeman, Janet Morris, Andrew J. Offutt, and others. They introduce you to the nefarious citizens of the city of Sanctuary, including One-Thumb, the proprietor of the Vulgar Unicorn tavern; Regli, a nobleman; Illyra, the seer; Hanes, the thief; Jubal, the crime lord; and Tempus Thales, the immortal mercenary. “Game of Thrones has come to an end. . . . [Here’s] a fantasy series to fill the void. . . . You’ll be pulled into political intrigues, watch new gods replace old, and witness fortunes rise and fall and rise again.” — Book Riot “Sanctuary was the city where anything could happen, where characters created by some of the best fantasy writers of the generation crossed paths and shared adventures.” —Black Gate

Author : Andreas Schroeder
Publisher : Annick Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781554514717

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Thieves! by Andreas Schroeder Pdf

Willie Sutton was casing a bank when he noticed that the manager looked a lot like Sutton himself, so he walked into the vault, loaded up with banknotes, and calmly walked out. D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane, demanded $200,000 in payment, and parachuted from the aircraft. He was never captured. Other criminals in this book were no less brazen: - Arthur Barry, the greatest jewel thief in American criminal history - Vincente Perugia, who boldly stole one of the world’s greatest art treasures - Amil Dinsio, one of the most accomplished bank vault robbers in the U.S. - Victor Desmarais and Leo Martial, a hapless duo who bungled their getaway - James Landis, who stole two bricks of freshly printed banknotes from his employer—the U.S. Treasury - Adam Worth, the Napoleon of Crime - the Great Train Robbers, who planned one of the largest heists of all time - the five heisters of the Great Purolator Caper, whose ineptitude ensured capture Be prepared for some high-stakes action in THIEVES! While many ended their careers broke and disillusioned, these impresarios of crime make for great reading.

Author : William Ernest Henley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : English language
ISBN : HARVARD:HWKL4K

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Slang and Its Analogues Past and Present by William Ernest Henley Pdf

Author : Sam Goodman Darrell J. Steffensmeier Jeffery T. Ulmer
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780202365053

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Confessions of A Dying Thief by Sam Goodman Darrell J. Steffensmeier Jeffery T. Ulmer Pdf

Author : Sam Goodman,Darrell J. Steffensmeier,Jeffery T. Ulmer
Publisher : AldineTransaction
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780202307619

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Confessions Of A Dying Thief by Sam Goodman,Darrell J. Steffensmeier,Jeffery T. Ulmer Pdf

**Recipient of the American Society of Criminology's 2006 Michael J. Hindelang Award for a book, published within the past three calendar years, that makes "the most outstanding contribution to research in criminology." **Nominated for the 2007 Outstanding Book award of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Sam Goodman, was a long-time thief, fence, and quasi-legitimate businessman. He had a criminal career that spanned fifty years, beginning in his mid-teens and ending with his death when he was in his mid-sixties. Confessions of a Dying Thief is an in-depth ethnographic study of Sam and his world based on continuous contact with him for many years, on multiple interviews with his network of associates in crime and business, and on a series of interviews with him shortly before he died. The book updates and greatly expands the case study of Sam Goodman's fencing activity found in Steffensmeier's award-winning 1986 book The Fence: In the Shadow of Two Worlds. The book combines Sam's colorful narrative accounts with substantive commentary by the authors to provide a more nuanced portrayal of criminal careers, illegal enterprise, and the broad landscape comprising the entity called "crime." To more fully understand pathways into and out of crime as well as the social organization of illegal enterprise, the authors propose an integrative learning-opportunity-commitment framework that combines differential association/social learning theory and an extended conceptualization of criminal opportunity with a three-fold theory of commitment to crime. This framework offers an integrated and more complete way of understanding mechanisms that underlie criminal offending and criminal careers. It also recognizes the complexity and scope of the criminal landscape and its embeddedness in the fabric of the larger society, including its criminal justice system. Sam's illness and death are a sobering backdrop throughout the whole book. However, Confessions is not just a dying thief's intimate confessions. Rather, it is a rare and penetrating journey into the dynamics of criminal careers and the social organization of criminal enterprise, as experienced by a veteran thief and fence and his network of key associates.