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The burning page : an invisible library novel
by Genevieve Cogman
Placed on probation for her role in a dispute between the dragons and the fae, Librarian spy Irene, assisted by her dragon prince apprentice, are confronted by longtime nemesis Alberich, who would destroy the entire Library.
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Death's Mistress : Library Edition
by Terry Goodkind
A debut entry in a new series set in the world of The Sword of Truth finds fan-favorite warrior woman Nicci leaving the stabilized kingdom of Richard and Kahlan to embark on new adventures, including a job keeping an unworldly prophet out of trouble. By the best-selling author of The Omen Machine. Simultaneous.
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| Gilded Cage by Vic JamesFantasy. In an alternate England, "commoners" without magic must serve the Equals (magic-wielding aristocratic families) for a period of ten years. Considering the alternatives, the Hadleys are fortunate: the entire family has been assigned to Kyneston, the estate of the powerful Jardine family, where they'll complete their compulsory service requirement together. But that dream is shattered when brother Luke is sent to the workhouse in Millmoor, where he becomes involved with a group of radicals. Meanwhile, eldest daughter Abi is drawn into a web of intrigue involving the most powerful families in the country. Fans of Dan Vyleta's Smoke should appreciate this atmospheric and intricately plotted novel that describes a rigid class system reinforced by magic. |
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League of Dragons: The Final Temeraire Novel
by Naomi Novik
Historical Fantasy. Picking up where Blood of Tyrants left off, this concluding volume of Naomi Novik's acclaimed Temeraire series finds Captain William Laurence of the Royal Aerial Corps and his dragon comrade-in-arms Temeraire enjoying a Pyrrhic victory over Napoleon's army, which has failed to invade Russia. Nevertheless, Bonaparte may still win the war, particularly if he can convince Europe's dragons to fight for the French by offering them land and equal rights -- rights that the Crown has refused to consider, despite its military dependence on dragons. Fans of C.S. Forester or Patrick O'Brian who don't mind mythical creatures in their seafaring adventure stories should enjoy this nine-volume saga, which starts with His Majesty's Dragon.
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Conspiracy of ravens
by Lila Bowen
When a powerful alchemist leaves a trail of dead across the prairie, Nettie Lonesome, The Shadow, must face the ultimate challengeùside with her friends and the badge on her chest or take off alone on a dangerous mission. By the acclaimed author of Wake of Vultures. 50,000 first printing
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| The Silver Witch by Paula BrackstonCeltic Fantasy. Seeking a change of scene after her husband's untimely death, ceramic artist Tilda moves to a secluded cottage in Wales -- and begins to manifest magical powers. A chance encounter with archaeologist Dylan leads her to explore local legends of a medieval shaman tasked with protecting a Welsh prince. Those stories, it turns out, could be the key to protecting the community from a powerful supernatural adversary that has recently resurfaced. The Silver Witch is the 3rd stand-alone installment in the Shadow Chronicles, a series that includes The Witch's Daughter and The Witch's Return. |
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| Hounded by Kevin HearneUrban Fantasy. At 21 (centuries old), handsome, tattooed Irish druid Atticus O'Sullivan is the proprietor of an occult bookshop in Arizona, a place he's come to love due to its "low god density" and utter lack of faeries. He's got good reason to avoid both groups: Atticus has stolen the magical sword of Aenghus Óg, the Celtic god of love -- who's willing to send as many fae assassins as it takes to get the weapon back. Hounded kicks off the fun, fast-paced, and darkly humorous Iron Druid Chronicles, which continues with Hexed and Hammered. |
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| Dreamer's Pool: A Blackthorn & Grim Novel by Juliet MarillierCeltic Fantasy. To avoid execution, imprisoned healer Blackthorn strikes a bargain with one of the fae: her freedom in exchange for seven years' service in the kingdom of Dalriada. Accompanied by fellow ex-convict Grim, Blackthorn travels to Winterfalls, the seat of Crown Prince Oran's royal court, where she soon discovers that something's rotten in Dalriada. Dreamer's Pool is the 1st book in the Blackthorn & Grim series, which follows a pair of flawed but sympathetic protagonists on adventures inspired by Irish mythology. |
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| The Silver Bough by Lisa TuttleCeltic Fantasy. The last Apple Queen was crowned in 1950. Since then, the Scottish village of Appleton has experienced a slow but steady decline. That is, until three travelers come from abroad: Ashley, a young woman searching for her roots; Kathleen, Appleton's new librarian; and Nell, a widow and apple grower. Not long after the women arrive, a landslide cuts off the village from the rest of the world and Appleton's long buried magic begins to blossom once more. This charming story may appeal to fans of Sarah Allen Addison's Garden Spells, which is set in North Carolina but offers a similar earth-based magic that transforms the lives of women living in bucolic small towns. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Keene Public Library
60 Winter St.
Keene, New Hampshire 03431
603-352-0157
http://www.keenepubliclibrary.org/
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