Bücher von Maria V. Snyder

"Then what were you waiting for?"He turned to her. "You." New York Times bestselling author, Maria V. Snyder, presents a complete collection of short stories and novellas from the dynamic and complex world of Ixia & Sitia. These stories delve into and expand the critically acclaimed Chronicles of Ixia series, featuring readers' favorite characters: Yelena, Valek, Opal, Ari, Janco, and Commander Ambrose. This comprehensive collection includes familiar stories: Assassin Study, Power Study, Ice Study, Shattered Glass, and Diaper Study, along with three exciting and never before seen additions: Diamond Study, Wedding Study, and After Study. Readers will also find bonus content with introductions to all the stories, detailed maps, character timelines, and amazing artwork by talented fans. For Snyder's fans and Soulfinders, this is a must have compilation and guide for all things Ixia & Sitia.

Entscheide dich zwischen einem schnellen Tod oder langsamem Gift ... Yelena Zaltana wird des Mordes für schuldig befunden und muss mit der ultimativen Strafe rechnen: der Hinrichtung. Tief im Verlies des Schlosses wartet sie auf ihr Schicksal, bis ihr der Sicherheitschef und Mörder Valek eine Begnadigung anbietet. Gegen einen hohen Preis. Als neue Vorkosterin des Kommandanten muss sie täglich den Tod durch die grausamsten Gifte riskieren. Da sie keine andere Wahl hat, wäre sie eine Närrin, würde sie ablehnen. Und trotz der ständigen Gefahr kommen sich Yelena und Valek immer näher, je mehr Zeit sie miteinander verbringen. Doch die neu entdeckte Anziehungskraft zwischen den beiden wird gefährlich, denn Yelena verbirgt ein tödliches Geheimnis. Sie hat magische Kräfte entwickelt, die sie nicht kontrollieren kann. Und die Strafe für Magie ist der Tod ...

Fierce, determined, dangerous. No wonder her soul called to his. As Chief of Security of Ixia, Valek has spent the last fifteen years keeping Commander Ambrose and his citizens safe. With his complex network of spies, informers, and soldiers, it's his job to hunt down and capture criminals, including the intriguing Yelena. Sensing there is more to the story of why she killed a general's son, Valek arranges for Yelena to become the Commander's new food taster, training her in the delicate art of detecting poisons. As mysteries and a devious plot to harm the Commander unravel, Yelena's presence becomes crucial. Will her intelligence, stubbornness, and survivor instincts be a help to Valek's investigation, or a hinderance? A companion novel to Poison Study, The Study of Poisons reveals Valek's side of the story. Return to the world of Ixia and discover just how the lovely Yelena got Valek's cold heart pumping!