The past whispers, the future calls, and magic stirs. Three realms await, each offering the same irresistible invitation: escape.
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Through the Mist and into Worlds Unknown
Wield magic, face mythical beasts, and walk among legends. Enter fantastical realms where danger lurks, magic pulses, and the next page might change everything.
The City of Brass As tensions rise in a legendary city ruled by rival tribes and djinn, a gifted con artist in 18th-century Cairo must navigate treacherous politics to unlock her true power.
The Magicians A brilliant but restless student stumbles into a secret school of magic where he discovers that the fantasy world he adored as a child is real and far more perilous than he ever imagined.
The Eye of the World As a mysterious attack shatters a quiet village festival, a group of young friends is swept into a perilous journey with a powerful sorceress and her stoic guardian as their guide.
Children of Blood and Bone Seventeen-year-old Zélie, her brother, and a rogue princess fight to restore magic to the land and activate a new generation of magi while being ruthlessly pursued by the crown prince.
Time Is a Doorway, Step Through
Cross the threshold of time and walk along the cobbled streets of the past. These stories will immerse you in eras long gone and bring history to life through new voices.
The Pillars of the Earth In 12th-century England, the fate of a cathedral binds the lives of a visionary builder, a noblewoman, and a monk together amid war, intrigue, and religious strife.
The Paris Library When a young American joins the Paris Library during WWII, she finds herself drawn into a quiet resistance fueled by books and courage.
The Nickel Boys At a brutal reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida, two Black teens form a fragile bond in the face of institutionalized abuse.
Trust As tensions rise in the shadows of 1920s Wall Street and high society, the truth behind a wealthy tycoon’s fortune reveals a puzzle of power, privilege, and manipulation.
Escape to the Edge of Tomorrow
Venture beyond the stars. Explore the edge of possibility with stories and worlds powered by science, innovation, and imagination.
Red Mars As colonists transform a barren planet into a new world, rival visions for its future ignite conflicts that could shape humanity’s destiny.
The Fifth Season In a world shattered by apocalyptic disasters, a powerful woman searches for her missing daughter while deadly forces close in.
Hyperion Seven travelers embark on a pilgrimage to a mysterious world, each haunted by their own story and intertwined fates.
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