Kirjahaku

Fight the power. Fight the beasts. Fight for humanity.The revolution was supposed to end the century-long reign of tyranny over North America and bring about a better world. But Flynn, once heralded as a hero, is on the run again from a new enemy who holds the entire nation in his thrall.Haunted by past mistakes and an unimaginable betrayal, Flynn is determined to set things right, whatever it takes. Meanwhile, the powers of the Underworld continue to threaten-dark magic, curses, supernatural beasts that even champion monster slayer Aurelia, a.k.a. "the Firedragon," has never encountered before.Both hunted and protected for an ability he only recently discovered, one whose consequences he's still struggling to understand, Flynn sets out on a journey that takes him deep into enemy territory. His efforts lead to an uneasy alliance with former adversaries and reveal surprising secrets about both friends and foes. With the most powerful being in the world bearing down on him, Flynn soon realizes a terrifying truth.Nothing is as it seems, and the fallout is only beginning.

Liang Anlei wants a life of glory and revenge As a warrior who protects her village from shadow spirits, Anlei has never been beyond the borders of her town. All of that changes the day the viceroy and his fleet of mechanical dragons arrives. It's the protection her village is desperate for, but it will only be given in exchange for Anlei's hand in marriage. Torn between wanting to protect her village and her own freedom, Anlei is forced to make a sacrifice. The day before her wedding, she encounters Tai, a young thief who is also trying to save his people. Tempted by his quest and the thrill of glory it promises, the two embark on an epic journey to the Courts of Hell to discover where the shadow spirits come from. But the secret of their existence isn't so easily solved. Amid dark experiments and battles on magic-fueled airships, Anlei must summon the courage to be the hero; to live the life she has always dreamed of.

Break the enchantments. Find the truth. Ignite the revolution.A century ago, the Enchanters defeated the evil Lord of the Underworld, but not before he'd unleashed his monsters and ravaged the earth. The Enchanters built the Triumvirate out of what remained of the United States, demanding absolute obedience in exchange for protection from the lingering supernatural beasts.Sixteen-year-old Flynn Nightsider, doomed to second-class life for being born without magic, knows the history as well as anyone. Fed up with the Triumvirate's lies and secrecy, he longs for change. And when he stumbles across a clue that hints at something more - secrets in the dark, the undead, and buried histories - he takes matters into his own hands.Before long, Flynn finds himself hunted not only by the government, but also by nightmarish monsters and a mysterious man with supernatural powers ... all seeking him for reasons he cannot understand. Rescued by underground rebels, he's soon swept up in their vision of a better world, guided by a girl as ferocious as the monsters she fights. But as the nation teeters on the brink of revolution, Flynn realizes three things.The rebellion is not what it seems.Flynn himself might be more than he seems.And the fate of the world now rests in his hands.

Teen monster slayer Aurelia "the Firedragon" Sun has been training since she could walk to do one thing: gank supernaturals. Almost a hundred years ago, the Lord of the Underworld unleashed countless beasts upon the earth, and it's up to fighters like her to defend what's left of humanity. But under the Triumvirate-a totalitarian regime built from the ashes of the United States-she'll always be considered a second-class citizen for being born without magic, no matter how great her combat skills. Meanwhile, a secret rebellion is brewing, one whose beliefs in freedom and equality mirror her own.A Girl Called Firedragon is an illustrated collection of short works that follow Aurelia's journey from government-trained cadet to underground revolutionary. Stories included are: The FiredragonFiredragon RisingThe Firedragon's HuntThe Firedragon StrikesThis compendium follows Aurelia's standalone adventures prior to the events of Flynn Nightsider and the Edge of Evil, the first novel in the Flynn Nightsider series.

Jane Colt is just another recent college grad working as an Interstellar Confederation office drone-until the day she witnesses her best friend, Adam, kidnapped by a mysterious criminal. An extensive cover-up thwarts her efforts to report the crime, shaking her trust in the authorities. Only her older brother, Devin, believes her account. Devin hopes to leave behind his violent past and find peace in a marriage to the woman he loves. That hope shatters when he discovers a shocking secret that causes him to be framed for murder. With little more than a cocky attitude, Jane leaves everything she knows to flee with Devin, racing through the most lawless corners of the galaxy as she searches for Adam and proof of her brother's innocence. Her journey uncovers truths about both of them, leading her to wonder just how much she doesn't know about the people she loves.

Some melodies reach beyond the stars. In 2157, the Adryil an advanced race of telepathic humanoids contacted Earth. A century later, 15-year-old violist Iris Lei considers herself lucky to attend Papilio, a prestigious performing arts school powered by their technology. Born penniless, Iris s one shot at a better life is to attract an Adryil patron. But only the best get hired, and competition is fierce. A sudden encounter with an Adryil boy upends her world. Iris longs to learn about him and his faraway realm, but after the authorities arrest him for trespassing, the only evidence she has of his existence is the mysterious alien device he slipped to her. When she starts hearing his voice in her head, she wonders if her world of backstabbing artists and pressure for perfection is driving her insane. Then, she discovers that her visions of him are real by way of telepathy and soon finds herself lost in the kind of impossible love she depicts in her music. But even as their bond deepens, Iris realizes that he s hiding something from her and it s dangerous. Her quest for answers leads her past her sheltered world to a strange planet lightyears away, where she uncovers secrets about Earth s alien allies that shatter everything she knows.***2017 Silver Winner: Foreword INDIES Book of the Year in Young Adult Fiction******2018 2nd Place Winner: Young Adult Romance Writers of America Athena Award for Excellence in YA/NA Speculative Fiction***

The Age of Fire is coming. It's written in the stars. Trapped by dark magicians, the air nymph Kiri is running out of time. Like the rest of her kind, she's bound to her homeland, and if she doesn't return in seven days, she'll die. Her only hope is in the magicians' young apprentice, Darien, whose fierce gaze belies a kind heart. Despite her warnings, he helps her escape, and Kiri soon finds herself fleeing from relentless pursuers who will stop at nothing to recapture her and kill the boy who dared defy them. With the magicians hot on their trail, Kiri and Darien embark on a treacherous journey through dangerous lands. But she soon learns that there's more at stake than her own life. An ancient evil is stirring, one foretold to consume the world with fire. And Darien is at the center of it--though how, she doesn't know. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on her life, and unless she can make it back to her land, she won't live long enough to unravel the dark puzzles surrounding the intriguing, secretive young man--or stop the monstrous force bent on destroying everything.

The Age of Fire is coming. It's written in the stars. Trapped by dark magicians, the air nymph Kiri is running out of time. Like the rest of her kind, she's bound to her homeland, and if she doesn't return in seven days, she'll die. Her only hope is in the magicians' young apprentice, Darien, whose fierce gaze belies a kind heart. Despite her warnings, he helps her escape, and Kiri soon finds herself fleeing from relentless pursuers who will stop at nothing to recapture her and kill the boy who dared defy them. With the magicians hot on their trail, Kiri and Darien embark on a treacherous journey through dangerous lands. But she soon learns that there's more at stake than her own life. An ancient evil is stirring, one foretold to consume the world with fire. And Darien is at the center of it--though how, she doesn't know. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on her life, and unless she can make it back to her land, she won't live long enough to unravel the dark puzzles surrounding the intriguing, secretive young man--or stop the monstrous force bent on destroying everything.

There are creatures lurking in our world. Obscure creatures long relegated to myth and legend. They have been sighted by a lucky-or unlucky-few, some have even been photographed, but their existence remains unproven and unrecognized by the scientific community.These creatures, long thought gone, have somehow survived; creatures from our nightmares haunting the dark places. They swim in our lakes and bays, they soar the night skies, they hunt in the woods. Some are from our past, and some from other worlds, and others have always been with us-watching us, fearing us, hunting us.These are the cryptids, and Systema Paradoxa tells their tales.***The camera doesn't lie... but it has been known to hold a secret or two. High-school student Jenny Chen captures a glimpse of an unbelievable creature when filming a student movie in the woods near Princeton, New Jersey. Despite her proof, only her best friend believes her. Determined to reveal the truth about the strange creature, Jenny returns to search the woods, only to end up in a terrifying game of hunt and chase. Someone wants her discovery silenced...but who?