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Angelbound Special Edition
Angelbound Special Edition
Christina Bauer
¥57.14
“KICK-ASS”?– Random Book Thoughts“SUPER AWESOME”?– Accidental Reader“Total page turner!”?– Four Eyed Cat ReviewsEighteen-year-old Myla Lewis is a girl who loves two things: kicking ass and kicking ass. She’s not your every day quasi-demon, part-demon and part-human, girl.For the past five years, Myla has lived for the days she gets to fight in Purgatory’s arena. When souls want a trial by combat for their right to enter Heaven or Hell, they go up against her, and she hasn’t lost a battle yet. But as she starts her senior year at Purgatory High, the arena fights aren’t enough to keep her spirits up anymore. When the demons start to act weird, even for demons, and the King of the Demons, Armageddon, shows up at Myla’s school, she knows that things are changing and it’s not looking good for the quasi-demons.Myla starts to question everything, and doesn’t like the answers she finds.What happened seventeen years ago that turned the quasi-demons into slave labor? Why was her mom always so sad? And why won’t anyone tell her who her father is? Things heat up when Myla meets Lincoln, the High Prince of the Thrax, a super sexy part-human and part-angel demon hunter. But what’s a quasi-demon girl to do when she falls for a demon hunter? It’s a good thing that Myla’s not afraid of breaking a few rules. With a love worth fighting for, Myla’s going to shake up Purgatory.“This book is so wonderful. It's filled with action, mystery, and a forbidden romance. Who doesn't love that?”?– Angelic Book ReviewsAngelbound OriginsIn which Myla Lewis kicks ass and takes names1. Angelbound Extended Edition -?Now with a new epilogue of 20,000+ words2. Scala3. Acca4. Thrax5. The Dark Lands6. The Brutal Time7. Armageddon8. Quasi Redux (future)Also From Christina Bauer-Angelbound Offspring,?where the next generation takes on Heaven, Hell, and everything in between-Angelbound Lincoln, stories from the point of view of Mister The Prince- Fairy Tales of the Magicorum,?a series of modern fairy tales with sass, action, and romance- Beholder,?where a medieval farm girl discovers necromancy and true love- Dimension Drift,?a dystopian adventure with science, snark, and hot aliens- Pixieland Diaries,?which tells the story of sassy pixie Calla and 'her' elf prince, Dare
Shifters And Glyphs
Shifters And Glyphs
Christina Bauer
¥57.14
“A fun romp for Twilight Fans”?– School Library Journal?After being raised by the meanest fairies in the history of ever, Bryar Rose is now free to live her own life. For the first time, she’s attending West Lake Prep, a regular high school. Well, mostly regular. Some students are actually hidden members of the Magicorum. In other words, they’re really wizards, fairies, or shifters. Bry doesn’t mind, though. She’s thrilled to enjoy all the new experiences of being around normal kids her age, from locker pranks to lunchtime mystery meat. Everything is going along great, except for one thing.Bry’s dreams about the pyramids of Egypt have gotten darker and more sinister. Every night, she sees her new man Knox and her best friend Elle in danger.“Exciting and well-conceived”?– KirkusWith no other choice, Bry plans to leave school to explore the pyramids on her own. But her new man Knox discovers the scheme and is having none of it. He wants to stay by her side, no matter what. It’s a good thing too, because Bry must solve the mystery of her attraction to the pyramids and soon. Otherwise, it could cost the lives of those she loves most.?And that means not only Knox, but also her best friend Elle.“Must-read YA paranormal romance!”?- USA TodayPerfect for readers who love young adult books, contemporary fantasy, fairy tales, satire/comedy, paranormal romance, fairies, magic users, shapeshifters, and coming of age stories....FAIRY TALES OF THE MAGICORUMSleeping Beauty1 - Wolves And Roses1.5 - Moonlight and Midtown2 - Shifters And GlyphsCinderella2.5 - Fairies and Frosting3 - Slippers And ThievesChristina Bauer is the author of the bestselling?Angelbound?series about Heaven, Hell and Purgatory, and the angels, demons, dragons, ghouls and humans that call them home; the?Beholder?series, about a medieval farm girl turned necromancer who needs to save the realm; the?Fairy Tales of the Magicorum, which takes place in version of our modern world where fairies, shifters and wizards are real; and?Dimension Drift,?where one sassy teenage girl-slash-scientist plots to save the future from its dystopian fate.
Quasi Redux
Quasi Redux
Christina Bauer
¥57.14
“Myla is a magnificent heroine, fierce and outspoken, hilarious and mischievous … And did I mention that her demon tail is sentient? Best. Sidekick. Ever.”?– The Nocturnal LibraryMyla Lewis has her life back. Wife. Mother. Queen. Great Scala. Queen of the Thrax. Yay! Then one day, Myla runs across a supernatural waterfall that makes her igni screech like crazy. Our heroine speaks the fateful words, “Some days, I wish I weren’t the Great Scala.”The waterfall grants her wish.A moment later, Myla is back at Purgatory High. No husband. No child. No powers beyond her old quasi days. And without Myla around as the Great Scala, all quasis now live under Armageddon’s rule. That sucks. Hard. So Myla sneaks into Antrum—she simply must find Lincoln and figure this out. Once she arrives, two problems arise.First, her husband doesn’t know her. At all.Second, Lincoln is married to someone else.Fuuuuuuu…Angelbound OriginsIn which Myla Lewis kicks ass and takes names. Nuff said.1. Angelbound2. Scala3. Acca4. Thrax5. The Dark Lands6. The Brutal Time7. Armageddon8. Quasi ReduxAngelbound OffspringThe next generation takes on Heaven, Hell, and everything in between1. Maxon2. Portia3. Zinnia4. Rhodes5. Kaps6. HuntressAngelbound LincolnAngelbound Origins as told by Prince Lincoln1. Duty Bound2. Lincoln3. TricksterDon't Miss These Series From Christina Bauer- Fairy Tales of the Magicorum,?modern fairy tales with sass, action, and romance- Beholder,?where a medieval farm girl discovers necromancy and true love- Dimension Drift,?a dystopian adventure with science, snark, and hot aliens- Pixieland Diairies,?in which sassy pixie Calla writes about ‘her’ elf prince, Dare
The Brutal Time Special Edition
The Brutal Time Special Edition
Christina Bauer
¥57.14
“Spellbinding”?– Shalini’s Reviews“Just about perfect”?– Smada’s Book Smack“Loved. Loved. Loved.”?– The Book Junkie“Best of the series!”?– CS, AmazonAs the Great Scala, Myla Lewis is the only being who can move Purgatory’s souls to Heaven or Hell. It’s a big job. Too bad Myla goes through assistants faster than a hot knife through brownies. Not that it bothers her much; Myla’s always been a solo fighter.Then comes the problem of the fading angels. Millions of Heavenly residents are dying. According to a prophecy, the only way Myla can save them is by traveling back in time, meeting King Arthur, and creating her own knights of the round table. The catch? Doing so might end the after-realms in a bloody demonpocalypse.Yipes.Myla and her main squeeze, Lincoln, aren’t afraid of taking a few chances (in between kisses). But this time the stakes may be too high, even for them. And the biggest challenge of all? Finding those knights.Because Myla Lewis doesn’t play well with others. At all.“Would I recommend The Brutal Time? You bet I do! If you like angels and demons with a kick a** and take names later kind of girl whose husband is so hot he will make your tongue come out slap your brains right out of your head then this is the book for you. One click yourself a copy today!”?– The Avid ReaderANGELBOUND ORIGINSAbout a quasi (part demon and part human) girl who loves kicking butt in Purgatory's Arena1. Angelbound2. Scala3. Acca4. Thrax5. The Dark Lands6. The Brutal Time7. Armageddon8. Quasi Redux (Fall 2020)9. Aquila (Future)
DI Geraldine Steel: The Early Cases Omnibus: Books 1-3
DI Geraldine Steel: The Early Cases Omnibus: Books 1-3
Leigh Russell
¥57.14
The first three murder investigations in the million-selling Detective Geraldine Steel series:?Cut Short, Road Closed and Dead End. 'Unmissable' – Lee Child Meet Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel: fierce, dependable, and committed to her job, she has dedicated her life to finding justice for the voiceless dead. Relocated to a quiet rural town, she expects respite from the stresses of the city; a space where she can battle her demons in private. But when she finds herself pitted against a twisted killer preying on young women, she quickly discovers how wrong she is... 'A rare talent' – Peter James 'You're just plain going to love Geraldine Steel' – Jeffery Deaver What Amazon readers are saying: 'Amazing''Brilliant''A terrific read''Thriller from the start''If you like James Patterson you will love this author''If fast paced crime action is what you're after then this book will not disappoint.''Geraldine is a brilliant detective - used to seeing gruesome sights, but her work has not hardened her. She is a human, vulnerable woman with her own problems.''Gritty, gripping and well written. Can highly recommend it.' The next book in the series,?Death Bed, is available now.
Scala
Scala
Christina Bauer
¥57.14
"This book is definitely a mouth-watering chocolate cake for me, I chomped it all down in just one day!"?- Four Eyed Cat ReviewsNineteen-year-old Myla Lewis has transformed into Great Scala, the only being with the power to move souls out of Purgatory and into Heaven or Hell. Trouble is, a magical object called Lucifer’s Orb is limiting Myla’s abilities. If she tries to move a soul, the Orb’s forcing her to send that spirit straight to Hell.So, what’s a girl to do? Send innocents to the fiery down-under?No way. Myla’s gone on a supernatural strike.No souls go anywhere until the Orb’s history. It’s the right thing to do, but Purgatory’s Soul Storage buildings are turning into time bombs. No spirits are moving out, while millions keep coming in. Myla’s determined to find the Orb and send the innocent to Heaven, but she’s running out of time. Soon, the containment fields will burst, releasing a mob of homicidal ghosts.With Soul Storage ready to explode, Myla’s got enough on her plate without her old enemy, Lady Adair, causing problems. Adair is launching an ingenious campaign to take away everything that Myla holds dear, including Myla’s Angelbound love, Prince Lincoln.Between their clever ideas and toe-curling kisses, Myla and Lincoln are fighting back. But will they beat the clock or lose everything to Adair’s devious schemes?"I will conclude with this: I adore this series."?-?The Nocturnal LibraryAngelbound OriginsIn which Myla Lewis kicks ass and takes names.1. Angelbound2. Scala –?Now with a new epilogue of 6,000+ words3. Acca4. Thrax5. The Dark Lands6. The Brutal Time7. Armageddon8. Quasi Redux?(future)Angelbound OffspringThe next generation takes on Heaven, Hell, and everything in between1. Maxon2. Portia3. Zinnia4. Rhodes5. Kaps?(Summer 2020)6. Huntress?(Summer 2021)Angelbound LincolnStories from the point of view of Mister The Prince1. Duty Bound2. Lincoln3. Trickster?(future)Also From Christina Bauer- Fairy Tales of the Magicorum, a series of modern fairy tales with sass, action, and romance- Beholder,?where a medieval farm girl discovers necromancy and true love- Dimension Drift,?a dystopian adventure with science, snark, and hot aliens- Pixieland Diaries,?which tells the story of sassy pixie Calla and 'her' elf prince, Dare
Zinnia
Zinnia
Christina Bauer
¥57.14
"YOU HAVE TO READ ZINNIA! This book definitely surpasses my expectations ... which were pretty high because Bauer's novels are just that amazing. Grab this book. You know you wanna!"?-?Haddie's HavenAs the last dragon shifter, I live alone, hiding in one of Earth’s sacred deserts. My human handlers tell me that I have no parents, no name, and no purpose other than to train for battle and one day become a vessel for the reincarnation of Chimera, the greatest dragon shifter of all. Sadly, Chimera’s rebirth will mean my own death. But my handlers say this sacrifice is a noble fate that will rebuild the dragon shifter world.I shall die on my seventeenth birthday. That’s five days from now.Then I hear music thumping across the desert. I take my mortal form, follow the sound, and find humans dancing in what they call a rave. There is a stage and a rock band. One thing quickly becomes clear: Unlike the audience, the musicians are dragon shifters, just like me. And one of them, the guitar player Rhodes, makes my knees turn watery. The lead singer, Kaps, has something strangely familiar about her.It all adds up to one conclusion: My handlers lied to me. I’m not the last of my kind. Memories reappear. I had parents once. Portia and Tempest. I even had a name. Zinnia. Perhaps I have a reason to live as well. I step past the dancing humans to confront the players.I will find out the full truth, no matter what.?"Sweet mother of mercy ANGELBOUND is beyond fabulous!"?-?For Your Literary Pleasure BlogAngelbound Offspring1. Maxon?2. Portia3. Zinnia?4. Rhodes5. Kaps?6. Huntress?
The Emily Dilemma: A Barney Conroy Novel
The Emily Dilemma: A Barney Conroy Novel
Guy Sigley
¥57.14
2019 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner (Fiction - Humor/Comedy) He's got no idea how to look after a four-year-old girl. But he's all she's got! Barney's finally getting his life together. He no longer lives with his mum, hasn't been fired from a job in months, and is about to propose to his girlfriend. So when he's asked to look after four-year-old Emily, Barney's perfect world is thrown into chaos. Her obstinate demands, inflexible schedule and appalling personal hygiene completely derail his much-loved routines. Plus, with Emily around, Barney's engagement plans hang in the balance. His only choice is to offload the kid as soon as possible. But the more distance Barney tries to put between them, the more the spirited little Emily works her way into his heart . . . until he uncovers a shocking secret that could change both of their lives forever. The Emily Dilemma is the second book in The Barney Conroy Trilogy. If you like About a Boy, One Day, or The Rosie Project, you'll love this hilarious and heartfelt story about a man taking on his biggest challenge yet, and a little girl in search of a dad.
The Milanese Stars
The Milanese Stars
Pamela Q. Fernandes
¥57.14
The Milanese Stars
King of the May: A Virginian in Elfland
King of the May: A Virginian in Elfland
Karen Myers
¥57.14
King of the May: A Virginian in Elfland
Cum s?-?i controlezi furia ?nainte de a te controla ea pe tine
Cum s?-?i controlezi furia ?nainte de a te controla ea pe tine
Albert Ellis, Raymond Chip Tafrate
¥57.14
Bestseller New York Times ?nc? de la apari?ie?Bestseller Sunday Times?B?rba?ii adev?ra?i citesc ce scriu femeile – datorit? unor astfel de c?r?i. V? garantez!” - Lee ChildNu po?i ?ti niciodat? ce se ?nt?mpl? de cealalt? parte a peretelui.?Vecina ?i-a spus c? n-are chef s?-?i aduci copilul de ?ase luni la petrecerea ei.?Nimic personal, doar c? nu suport? s?-l aud? pl?ng?nd.?So?ul t?u te-a asigurat c? va fi bine. Doar sunte?i ?n vecini. Ve?i avea monitorul copilului la voi ?i ve?i merge pe r?nd acas?, din jum?tate ?n jum?tate de or?.?Fiica ta dormea ultima dat? c?nd ai fost la ea. Acum, c?nd te n?puste?ti ?n casa cufun-dat?-ntr-o t?cere morm?ntal?, cel mai cumplit co?mar se adevere?te. Fiica ta a disp?rut!?Poli?ia e la tine acas? ?i te ?ntrebi cu groaz? ce va descoperi.?De ce e?ti capabil? c?nd cineva te ?mpinge dincolo de limite.“Shari Lapena imagineaz? o ?es?tur? complex? de motive ?i suspec?i. Tensiunea e puternic? pe tot parcursul c?r?ii, p?n? la deznod?m?ntul ?ocant.” - The Times“Extrem de captivant? ?i conving?toare, povestea este perfect regizat?. Iar r?sturn?rile de situa?ie te vor lua complet prin surprindere.” - Daily Mail“Un portret necru??tor al unui mariaj supus unor presiuni teribile.” - Metro?
Bound into the Blood:A Virginian in Elfland
Bound into the Blood:A Virginian in Elfland
Karen Myers
¥57.14
DISTURBING THE FAMILY SECRETS COULD BRING RUIN TO EVERYTHING HE’S WORKED SO HARD TO BUILD. Book 4 of The Hounds of Annwn. George Talbot Traherne, the human huntsman for the Wild Hunt, is preparing for the birth of his child by exploring the family papers about his parents and their deaths. When his improved relationship with his patron, the antlered god Cernunnos, is jeopardized by an unexpected opposition, he finds he must choose between loyalty to family and loyalty to a god. He discovers he doesn’t know either of them as well as he thought he did. His search for answers takes him to the human world with unsuitable companions. How will he keep a rock-wight safe from detection, or even teach her the rules of the road? And what will he awaken in the process, bringing disaster back to his family on his own doorstep? What if his loyalty is misplaced? What will be the price of his mistakes?
Mistress of Animals:A Lost Wizard's Tale
Mistress of Animals:A Lost Wizard's Tale
Karen Myers
¥57.14
AN ERRANT CHILD WITH DISASTROUS POWERS AND NO ONE TO STAND IN HER WAY. Book 2 of The Chained Adept - A Lost Wizard's Tale. Penrys, the wizard with a chain and an unknown past, is drafted to find out what has happened to an entire clan of the nomadic Zannib. Nothing but their empty tents remain, abandoned on the autumn steppe with their herds. This wasn’t a detour she’d planned on making, but there’s little choice. Winter is coming, and hundreds are missing. The locals don’t trust her, but that’s nothing new. The question is, can she trust herself, when she discovers what her life might have been? Assuming, of course, that the price of so many dead was worth paying for it.
The Fenix Projects
The Fenix Projects
Katie Soy
¥57.14
A Seattle detective begins investigating the murder of a sex trafficking survivor in the care of a local nonprofit organization. He unknowingly launches a series of events that reveal founder and CEO Elizabeth Knight and her team are not who they say they are. A respected advocate and lecturer on human rights issues in her community, Elizabeth is forced to face a past once carefully erased after crafting a future much more fitting to her wealthy family’s legacy. Following an electrifying career that allowed her to watch red tape, politics, and money enable oppression and corruption around the world, she decided to leave her NYC home for a fresh start on the Pacific Northwest coast. Tragedy strikes five years after beginning her non-profit work, and she’s forced to stay one step ahead of the Seattle Police Department in a deadly game that threatens her identity, and the lives of those closest to her. Based on true events, The Fenix Projects follows the journey of a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing care to sex trafficking survivors. Elizabeth has a small team dedicated to providing support, education and awareness for survivors through housing, medical care, scholarships and counseling. Set against the Seattle skyline, The Fenix Projects is an action packed thriller exposing the dark side of human trafficking in the Pacific Northwest in a high-stakes battle for modern vigilante justice.
9781939844118 CassaSeries
9781939844118 CassaSeries
Alex J. Cavanaugh
¥57.14
The best-selling trilogy series! CassaStar - Few options remain for Byron. Slated to train as a Cosbolt pilot, Byron is determined to prove his worth to his instructor, Bassa. As war brews on the edge of space, Bassa must make a decision that could decide the fate of both men. Will their skills be enough as they embark on a mission destined to stretch their abilities to the limit? ? CassaFire - Byron’s days of piloting Cosbolt fighters behind him, the detection of alien ruins sends him to the planet of Tgren. Forced to train a Tgren named Athee and deal with an eager young scientist, he feels invaded. Tensions mount as the ruins reveal a potential weapon, plunging him further into the chaos. All Byron wanted was his privacy… ? CassaStorm - Commanding the base on Tgren, Byron watches as a galaxy-wide war encroaches upon the planet. When the war hits Tgren, it triggers nightmares in his son. The ancient alien ship begins transmitting a deadly code and the probe that almost destroyed Tgren twenty years ago returns. The storm is about to break, and Byron is caught in the middle…
Sorti?i s? vad?
Sorti?i s? vad?
Airinei Irina
¥57.14
Considerat de autoare cel mai plin de ?via?? adev?rat?“, de ?carne ?i s?nge“, romanul Anii nu poate fi analizat totu?i ?n afara oric?ror referiri la alte c?r?i de fic?iune ale Virginiei Woolf. V?zut de critici drept cel mai ?bogat“ roman al autoarei, e drept unul cu totul nereprezentativ pentru modernismul s?u literar, Anii r?m?ne o carte esen?iala ?n ?n?elegerea de ansamblu a operei Virginiei Woolf, nu ?n ultimul r?nd o reconstituire minu?ioas?, plin? de am?nunte de epoc?, a cinci decenii de via?a privat? din istoria Marii Britanii.
Oh, Freedom!
Oh, Freedom!
Francesco D'Adamo
¥57.14
This exciting adventure story follows a family of slaves in the USA in 1860 as they escape from a cotton plantation via the legendary Underground Railroad. An enthralling story of courage and resilience, centring on 10-year-old Tommy, it will fascinate children who might not know much about this secret escape route into Canada that was used by as many as 100,000 people. Ten-year-old Tommy roams the cotton fields of Alabama owned by the notorious Captain Archer. Intimidating guards with fierce dogs protect the land to prevent any slaves from leaving. That is until a supernatural spirit visits Tommy offering a way out. With his banjo slung over his shoulder, Peg Leg Joe guides Tommy, his family and other slaves out of Southern USA, and into Canada through the legendary Underground Railroads. Stretched for miles across the country's vastness, the network famously facilitated more than 100,000 slaves to a new life. For Tommy and his family, the escape is far from an easy ride. The young boy is forced to mature through this testing period and allow his strong will to guide himself and others to safety under the guidance of Peg Leg Joe. Set in the 19th century, D'Adamo's well-constructed novel tells a story distant in time, remains grounded in a reality that still exists today. Millions of people across the globe continue to be enslaved, including children.
Lynnwood
Lynnwood
Thomas Brown
¥57.14
FINALIST IN THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2013/14 The unthinkable is happening in Lynnwood – a village with centuries of guilt on its conscience. Who wouldn't want to live in an idyllic village in the English countryside like Lynnwood? With its charming pub, old dairy, friendly vicar, gurgling brooks, and its old paths with memories of simpler times. But behind the conventional appearance of Lynnwood's villagers, only two sorts of people crawl out of the woodwork: those who hunt and those who are prey. Reviews: 'A dark horror story set in a picturesque village. I would recommend this to fans of classic English horror as well as fans of Stephen King.' – Lucy O'Connor, Waterstones "A quintessentially British folk horror chiller, with an escalating power of dread that is rendered deftly. A new voice in British horror, that you'll want to read, has entered the field." – Adam Nevill 'The plot line is new and exciting ... I was surprised more than once at what was happening. If you are looking for a good book, definitely pick up this one.' – Alison Mudge, Librarian, USA " … A dark journey not only of the mind, but of the soul. Mr. Brown's extraordinary talent is evident as he paints a virtual feast for the reader with eloquently chosen prose in this powerfully engaging novel." – Nina D'Arcangela 'An exciting, on the edge of your seat gothic that will have readers begging for more.' – Rosemary Smith, Librarian 'An exciting début from a new young writer with a dark imagination. Thomas Brown's beautifully written novel proposes a modern gothic forest far from the tourist trail, a place filled with strange events and eerie consequences.' – Philip Hoare. 'This book was great! I loved the author's writing style - the words flowed perfectly. Reading this was less like reading a book and more like watching the movie in my mind's eye. Fantastic!' – Laura Smith, Goodreads Reviewer
Desenvolvimento regional: um problema político
Desenvolvimento regional: um problema político
Otamar de Carvalho
¥57.14
Your kids are buzzing bundles of energy, ever eager for new experiences and new challenges. And one of your toughest jobs as a parent is finding ways to channel kids' energies that promote healthy development while keeping them entertained. Good news, your job just got a little easier.Fair weather or foul, My Book of Indoor Games helps you keep the peace and banish bad moods with:- 180 indoor? games for kids?- Games for every occasion, setting and number of players- Solo games, team games, party games, and family games, many including innovative twists on old favorites
Fine Just the Way It Is: Wyoming Stories 3
Fine Just the Way It Is: Wyoming Stories 3
Annie Proulx
¥57.09
The fantastic new collection of stories from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of ‘The Shipping News’ and ‘Brokeback Mountain’. ‘Fine Just The Way It Is’ marks Annie Proulx's return to the Wyoming of ‘Brokeback Mountain’ and the familiar cast of hardy, unsentimental prairie folk. The stories are cast over centuries, and capture the voices and lives of the settlers this sagebrushed and weatherworn country has known, from the native Indian tribes to the modern day ranch owners and politicians, and their cowboy forebears. In ‘A Family Man’, an old man nearing the end of his life unburdens himself of the weighty family secrets that were his father’s unwelcome legacy. ‘Them Old Cowboy Songs’ follows Archie and Rosie, a young pioneer couple, and their hardships in their attempt to homestead in the exposed wintry expanses of the prairie, and ‘Testimony of the Donkey’ finds a young international couple, Marc and Caitlin, struggling with much more modern concerns, and confronting uncertainty as their relationship comes to its end. These are stories of desperation and hard times, often marked by an inescapable sadness, set in a landscape both brutal and magnificent. Enlivened by folk tales, flights of fancy, and details of ranch and rural work, they juxtapose Wyoming’s traditional character and attitudes – confrontation of tough problems, prejudice, persistence in the face of difficulty – with the more benign values of the new west. These are bold, elegant and memorable pieces, and once more confirm Annie Proulx as one of the most talented, unique short story writers in the language.
The Golem and the Djinni
The Golem and the Djinni
Helene Wecker
¥57.09
New York, 1899. Two strangers, one destiny. Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic. When her master, the husband who commissioned her, dies at sea on the voyage from Poland, she is unmoored and adrift as the ship arrives in New York in 1899. Ahmad is a djinni, a being of fire, born in the ancient Syrian desert. Trapped in an old copper flask by a Bedouin wizard centuries ago, he is released accidentally by a tinsmith in a Lower Manhattan shop. Though he is no longer imprisoned, Ahmad is not entirely free – an unbreakable band of iron binds him to the physical world. The Golem & The Djinni is their magical, unforgettable story; unlikely friends whose tenuous attachment challenges their opposing natures – until the night a terrifying incident drives them back into their separate worlds. But a powerful threat will soon bring Chava and Ahmad together again, challenging their existence and forcing them to make a fateful choice.