Showing results for "Rook" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

Abigail Rook never intended to be the mortal bridge between the human and supernatural world. But now, the power of the Sight—and all the chaos that comes with seeing the essential truth of everything, every human, fairy, werewolf, enchanted slip of paper, and municipal building, at all times—is hers alone. With this overwhelming new gift, she should be able to solve crimes and help New Fiddleham, New England find calm in its supernatural chaos. The only problem? She has no idea what she’s doing.

History has a way of repeating itself. In the Sunken City that was once Paris, all who oppose the new revolution are being put to the blade. Except for those who disappear from their prison cells, a red-tipped rook feather left in their place. Is the mysterious Red Rook a savior of the innocent or a criminal? Meanwhile, across the sea in the Commonwealth, Sophia Bellamy's arranged marriage to the wealthy René Hasard is the last chance to save her family from ruin.

The Dark Court is no place for a lady. After tricking the king, Tempest has finally won her long sought-after prize - a place on the king’s council - but it comes with a steep price. Stuck between her duty to her kingdom and her duty to what is right, she throws herself into the assignment, determined to discover her true enemies. But Tempest is no man’s pawn. Her destiny was never to sit back passively. She makes her own path. Even if it’s painted with blood, strewn with bodies, and scattered with the pieces of her broken heart.

The secretive Order of the Rook bursts from the shadows, sweeping over the land, assassinating royal families, and seizing control of armies and cities. Those who dare resist are hunted to extinction. Now Brion races to save Brigid, Emyr, and their new child from the assassins sent to destroy them. But this time, it isn’t just about the lives of those he loves. The freedom of all lands rests in his hands and those of the friends he left behind in Morcia.

Dark Academia – Schottland – Shakespeare! In dem diversen Urban Fantasy Roman A Midsummer's Nightmare geht es um ein Elite-College auf einer schottischen Insel, ein Shakespeare-Stück und vier junge Erwachsene, die einer uralten Macht trotzen müssen. Der schottischen Insel Hilma steht ein Sommer wie kein anderer bevor: Die Studierenden der altehrwürdigen Elite-Universität proben wie jedes Jahr die Aufführung eines Stücks von Shakespeare. Doch währenddessen entdecken vier Mitglieder der Theatergruppe ihre übernatürlichen Fähigkeiten – und den rachsüchtigen Geist eines Mädchens, gefangen im Gemäuer der Universität.

Vier alte Blutlinien aus Salem. Zwei Jungs, unterschiedlich wie Tag und Nacht. Ein dunkler Wald, der in den Schatten lauert. Kein Entkommen. Harlow McQueen und Jax Ingram haben es geschafft: Der Abschluss an der Eliteschule St. Andrews in Sydney liegt erfolgreich hinter ihnen. Das echte Leben als Hexe kann beginnen - für den einen in der High Society, für den anderen als Straßenhexe. Jedenfalls dachten sie das. Doch eine Entführung zwingt sie, die Lichtwelt zu verlassen und die Schattenseite zu betreten.