Bücher von Livia Blackburne

An exceptional thief...Kyra specializes in nighttime raids, using her sharp senses and uncanny agility to plunder Forge's wealthiest homes. Then she meets James, the deadly but intriguing Head of the Assassin's Guild. He has a job for Kyra: infiltrate the impenetrable Palace compound. The pay is good, and the challenge appealing. But as Kyra establishes herself in the Guild, things start to unravel. Her assignments become increasingly violent, demanding more than Kyra is willing to give. And as she grows closer to the darkly attractive James, she can't shake the feeling that his plans run deeper than he claims. A knight sworn to vengeance...When Tristam's best friend is killed by Demon Riders-barbarians riding vicious wildcats-he vows to defeat them. The young knight throws himself into his quest, only to find his efforts thwarted by a mysterious and very talented thief.When a twist of fate throws Kyra and Tristam together, they realize that Forge faces greater dangers than either of them had imagined. They must make a choice: continue to fight each other, or work together to unravel the truth. Then, as sinister forces close in, Kyra and Tristam discover a shocking secret that will change their lives forever.

Band 2 der neuen Reihe "The-Queen's Council" - Mulan erhält Unterstützung durch den "Rat der Königinnen" Mulan brachte Ehre auf das Schlachtfeld. Jetzt kommt eine neue Art von Herausforderungen ... Der Krieg ist vorbei. Jetzt ist Mulan eine berühmte Heldin und verbringt ihre Tage in ihrem Heimatdorf, wo sie eine Miliz aus weiblichen Kriegern ausbildet. Der Frieden ist willkommen, und sie weiß, dass er geschützt werden muss. Als Shang mit einer Einladung in die Kaiserstadt eintrifft, wird Mulans relativ friedliches Leben noch einmal auf den Kopf gestellt. Der alternde Kaiser verfügt, dass Mulan seine Thronfolgerin sein soll. Diese ungeahnte Macht und Verantwortung erschreckt sie, aber wer kann dem Kaiser schon Nein sagen? Als Mulan in die Hallen der Macht aufsteigt, wird ihr klar, dass nicht alle auf ihrer Seite stehen. Ihre Minister unterminieren sie, und die Hunnen wittern eine Schwäche auf dem Thron. Als selbst unter denjenigen, die sie für Freunde hält, Hinweise auf Verrat auftauchen, weiß Mulan nicht, wem sie vertrauen kann. Doch der Rat der Königinnen hilft Mulan, ihre wahre Bestimmung zu erkennen. Mit neuer Kraft und der Weisheit derer, die vor ihr kamen, wird Mulan sich ihre Macht zu eigen machen, ihr Land retten und einmal mehr beweisen, dass sie, ob mit Krone oder Helm, schon immer zur Anführerin bestimmt war. Diese wilde Neuinterpretation des Mädchens, das zur Kriegerin wurde, verbindet märchenhafte Überlieferungen und reale Geschichte mit einem Hauch von Disney.

With their cover blown and their identities revealed, Zivah and Dineas are on the run. Not only did they fail to bring down the emperor, but their betrayal has brought the full might of Ampara against their people. Now their only choice is to rejoin their kin and prepare for the oncoming war.As armies mobilize and fortifications rise, Zivah and Dineas grapple with the aftermath of their fateful mission. Dineas''s fellow Shidadi no longer trusts him after his time in Ampara. And with his constant flashbacks-and lingering feelings of loyalty toward his former comrades-Dineas wonders if his kinsmen might be right.Meanwhile, Zivah faces growing pressure to betray her healer''s vows. Is it worth honoring the Goddess''s wishes if it means the destruction of all she knows? On top of that, she''s having flashes of fever-signs that her illness is returning to claim her.As the world around them threatens to collapse, Zivah and Dineas must decide how they feel about each other. Was the love and friendship they shared in Sehmar City an illusion or is it strong enough to save them all?"Blackburne adds to the construction of her story with strong thematic bricks, exploring ideas such as loyalty and trust, as well as compassion and inner peace. With careful consideration of these ideas, UMBERTOUCHED stands above other fantasy stories..." -Teen Reads"This is an engrossing story with potential for deep discussion on loyalty, ethics, and the true meaning of strength." -Booklist

James is skilled, efficient, and deadly, a hired blade navigating the shifting alliances of a deteriorating Assassin''s Guild. Then he meets Thalia, an alluring but troubled dancing girl who offers him a way out-if he''ll help her kill a powerful nobleman. With the Guild falling apart, it just might be worth the risk. But when you live, breathe, and love in a world that''s forever flirting with death, the slightest misstep can be poison. Poison Dance is approximately 14,000 words long, or 54 printed pages. The paperback version of Poison Dance also includes two deleted scenes and two behind-the-scenes articles from the author on writing James''s character.

Kyra walks a precarious line. Though she''s captured James and thwarted his schemes, she''s keenly aware that she remains an outsider in the Palace. Her past taints everything she hopes for, including her budding relationship with Tristam, whose highborn pedigree could not be more different from her own.As Kyra struggles to find her footing, new dangers arise. An unfamiliar Demon Rider clan crosses the mountains, threatening not just Kyra but those she holds most dear. Meanwhile, power struggles within the Council highlight Forge''s class divisions. As injustice after injustice are brought to light, Kyra wonders if she''s chosen the wrong side. The assassin James, though imprisoned in the dungeon, still seems to wield power. And Kyra finds herself drawn back to him.Then there''s the secret she dares not tell, the truth of her heritage that tempts and frightens her at the same time. Kyra''s Demon Rider blood calls to her, but does she dare awaken it? As enemies stalk Forge from within and without, Kyra must decide once and for all where her loyalties lie, what she''ll fight for, and how far she''ll go to save those she loves.