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Arisa Rasora, reine pirate et tante de d’Isra, a été vaincue, et le roi Nokil Maresh a invité son fils à rentrer de son exil forcé. Mais pour le prince Maxim, l’heure n’est pas encore venue de retrouver le royaume du Londres Rouge. Il doit d’abord faire ses preuves à Verose, et prouver à tous qu’il n’est pas qu’un héritier sans talent. Lorsqu’il entend parler d’un tournoi appelé « la Nuit des couteaux », il y voit l’occasion rêvée d’enfin affirmer sa bravoure et son honneur aux yeux de tous. Déterminé, il a bien l’intention de se présenter aux épreuves parmi les soldats, les pirates, les voleurs et les citoyens en tous genres, et de remporter cette joute magique durant laquelle tant ont déjà perdu la vie. Personne n’a jamais atteint la dernière étape. Il veut être le premier. L’avenir du prince se joue maintenant.

Dans les mois qui ont suivi sa défaite durant la Nuit des couteaux et la révélation de son identité par le prince Maxim Maresh, Rowan, Antari et architecte de ce tournoi, a pris par la force la tête d’une flotte de pirates hétéroclite surnommée « l’armée rebelle ». Au terme d’une campagne de pillages et d’enrôlement des villes côtières d’Arnes, Rowan a transformé l’armée rebelle en une force suffisamment puissante pour usurper la place d’un prince et détruire un empire. À présent, le seul obstacle à la chute de la maison Maresh et au sac du Londres rouge est Maxim et sa garnison. Pour cela, il faudra que ce dernier parvienne à gagner le cœur pour les rallier à sa cause dans l’ultime bataille contre le magicien le plus puissant qu’il ait jamais affronté.

Fifteen diverse stories from the leading voices in YA, including a tale set in V.E. Schwab''s bestselling Shades of Magic series. Anything is possible. From We Need Diverse Books fifteen award-winning and celebrated diverse authors deliver stories about a princess without need of a prince, a monster long misunderstood, memories that vanish with a spell, and voices that refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. Alucard and Prince Rhy''s relationship in V.E. Schwab''s Shades of Magic series is finally revealed, Anna-Marie McLemore gives "Cinderella" a trans retelling, while letters supernaturally cross borders between Gaza and California in Tochi Onyebuchi''s "Habibi". Close your eyes. Make a wish. The universe is yours for the taking.

Eleven diverse vampire stories from YA s leading voices, including V.E. Schwab''s First Kill, soon to be a major Netflix adaptation! SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS... In this delicious new collection, you''ll find eleven fresh vampire stories from young adult fiction''s leading voices. Enter ''The House of Black Sapphires'' by Dhonielle Clayton, and discover the secret world of vampires and magic behind the doors of New Orleans. Meet ''The Boys From Blood River'' by Rebecca Roanhorse and their enticing power and terrible sacrifices. And in V.E. Schwab''s ''First Kill'', witness the centuries-old struggle between vampire and slayer – and the thrill of forbidden love. Vampires lurking on social media, vampires hungry for more than just blood, vampires coming out – and going out for their first kill – this collection puts a new spin on the age-old classic. WELCOME TO THE EVOLUTION OF THE VAMPIRE – AND A REVOLUTION ON THE PAGE SAMIRA AHMED DHONIELLE CLAYTON ZORAIDA CÓRDOVA AND NATALIE C. PARKER TESSA GRATTON HEIDI HEILIG JULIE MURPHY MARK OSHIRO REBECCA ROANHORSE LAURA RUBY VICTORIA "V. E." SCHWAB KAYLA WHALEY

Led by the Antari magician Rowan, the Rebel Army’s wave of chaos has surged along the Blood Coast, decimating everything in its path. With each conquest, they offer a simple choice: join, and choose the path of power and freedom from a cold and distant crown, or die. With ranks bolstered by their conscripts, the Rebel Army mercilessly razed three cities, in a single night of terror and devastation. Now, a messenger has been sent ahead to Verose, promising the city that they too will be swept away by their might. Having failed to save the town of Milos, and the rest of the Blood Coast, Prince Maxim Maresh knows that this will be his last chance to quell the tide of the Rebel Army, or else risk the destruction of the entire Maresh Empire. But will the people of Verose stand with their Prince, or will Maxim and his Garrison have to face down Rowan and the Rebel Army alone?

Three months ago, following his defeat at the hands of Prince Maxim Maresh, Rowan – the powerful Antari magician and mastermind behind the Night of Knives tournament – forcibly took control of a rag-tag pirate fleet known as the Rebel Army. Quickly he transformed it into a formidable and ruthless military machine and began attacking the settlements along the Blood Coast. Each town he landed at was offered a simple choice – join the Rebel Army or face utter annihilation. With each new conquest, Rowan conscripted magicians. The willing joined his cause and his army grew, until its might began to rival that of the Maxim Empire. Learning of the Rebel Army’s unchecked advance, Prince Maxim Maresh tried to send help to the neighboring coastal town of Milos. Before it could arrive, Milos was destroyed in a single terror-filled night of violence and death, leaving the fate of Verose and the defence of the entire Maresh Empire solely in the hands of Maxim and his Garrison…

Il destino di Victor è intrecciato a quello di Eli sin dai tempi dell’università, quando la loro comune sete di conoscenza, unita a una sfrenata ambizione, si rivelò fatale. Gettandosi a capofitto in una ricerca sull’adrenalina e le esperienze ai confini della morte, fecero una straordinaria scoperta: a determinate condizioni, è possibile sviluppare poteri soprannaturali. Ma le cose precipitarono... Sono passati dieci anni da allora e Victor è evaso di prigione, determinato a trovare il suo vecchio amico. Eli ha dedicato la sua vita a cercare di rimediare al loro errore, dando la caccia a chiunque abbia sviluppato dei poteri soprannaturali. Il sodalizio di un tempo si è tramutato in rivalità e i due arcinemici sono pronti a fronteggiarsi una volta per tutte, mentre all’orizzonte si prospetta uno scontro di forze terribili. Una battaglia che cambierà per sempre il destino del mondo. Un’autrice numero 1 nelle classifiche del New York Times Mezzo milione di copie vendute Tradotta in 15 Paesi «V.E. Schwab sa gestire sapientemente una trama ricca di colpi di scena e questo la rende la naturale erede al trono del fantasy contemporaneo.» The Independent «I personaggi vivono di vita propria, senza mai appiattirsi su uno stereotipo. Questo libro è una di quelle rarissime storie di supereroi che riesce a essere avvincente come i classici di un tempo. Tradimento, rimorso e istinto di sopravvivenza sono le colonne portanti di questo romanzo, che appassionerà i lettori.» Publishers Weekly V.E. Schwab È un’autrice di romanzi per ragazzi e YA. Molto amata da critica e pubblico, sta attualmente collaborando con la Sony Pictures alla stesura della sceneggiatura per il film tratto dal suo romanzo Magic. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato Magic e Legend. «Entertainment Weekly» l’ha inserita tra le trenta autrici più influenti di fantasy e sci-fi.

Dive into the history of Maxim Maresh, the stern king and adoptive father of Kell from the Shades of Magic trilogy, from the pen of New York Times #1 bestselling author V.E. Schwab herself! Two hundred years have passed since the Worlds were magically sealed off from one another. Red London, the capital of Arnes, thrives under the rule of the Maresh Empire. But when King Nokil Maresh learns that his son, Prince Maxim, is fixated on other Londons instead of his own, he sends him on a dangerous military excursion in the hope of focusing the Prince’s attention. Maxim’s destination? Verose – better known as the Blood Coast – a dangerous port city with a reputation for trouble. Within minutes of his arrival, he’s faced with crooks, thieves, con artists and brawlers… Worse, the infamous pirate queen Arisa, feared by outlaws and soldiers alike, has just pulled into port. Beautifully illustrated by Andrea Olimpieri (Dishonored) and expertly colored by Enrica Eren Angiolini (Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor), this thrilling, never-before-told story reveals the secrets of one of the most compelling characters in modern fantasy! “Exceptional… moves at a great pace and the artwork is stellar!” – Culture of Gaming “Possibly the best fantasy comic out there right now.” – Culturess p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Calibri} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Calibri; min-height: 14.0px}

Hot-headed, arrogant, and untested, Maxim found himself in Verose, better known as the Blood Coast, and up to his neck in trouble. Determined to make a name for himself and assert the power of the crown in this insalubrious backwater, he fell in with the local garrison, and was taken under the wing of Isra, an experienced if battle weary soldier. Skilled in the illegal art of bone magic, Arisa rules the Verose with a violent fist. Isra is both her niece – and the only survivor of the Verose garrison’s attempt to wrest control back from the Pirate Queen. But Arisa has overreached. Seeking new members for her crew, she has announced a fighting tournament, with the winner gaining the right to face Arisa in combat. As Isra predicted, she must defeat Maxim in order to face off against her aunt, Arisa the Pirate Queen. Using all her expertise, Isra bested Maxim in single combat, and took the prize.

Troubles arise for Prince Maxim when the notorious ship, the Iron Grip, docks at the Blood Coast. He discovers that in the past, Arisa, the Pirate Queen, has sadistically assaulted the local royal soldiery, leading to the demise of any troops that opposed her, and leaving only Isra alive. Maxim further learns that not only is Arisa a wielder of powerful forbidden bone magic, she is also Isra’s aunt. Under the cover of night, Isra moves alone to put an end to the Iron Grips moving into the town, but is stopped by Maxim. Together they venture into Verose in search of Arisa and her gang. In the Black Torch tavern, Arisa announces that she is holding a tournament in which the winner will earn a place on her ship, providing they first survive a match with her. In a moment of high tension, Isra loudly proclaims that she will join the tournament – for the sole reason of bringing Arisa to her knees.

Decades after the worlds have come apart, Red London is peaceful and thriving under the Maresh Empire. Believing that one day the magic separating the different worlds would come undone, Prince Maxim is searching the land for powerful magicians who can travel between those realms. Frustrated by his son’s negligence of their own kingdom, King Nokil banishes Maxim to Verose, also known as the Blood Coast, to redirect his focus. Upon his arrival, Maxim encounters rough bandits, hoodlums, and worst of all, the unruly soldiers of the royal military. However, his troubles don’t end there, as a ship with a dangerous looking crew has docked at the harbour…

Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive.Last summer, Mackenzie Bishop, a Keeper tasked with stopping violent Histories from escaping the Archive, almost lost her life to one. Now, as she starts her junior year at Hyde School, she''s struggling to get her life back. But moving on isn''t easy, not when her dreams are haunted by what happened. She knows the past is past, knows it cannot hurt her, but it feels so real. When her nightmares begin to creep into her waking hours, she starts to wonder if she''s truly safe.Meanwhile, people are vanishing without a trace, and the only thing they seem to have in common is Mackenzie. She''s sure the Archive knows more than they are letting on, but before she can prove it, she becomes the prime suspect. Unless Mac can track down the real culprit, she''ll lose everything: not only her role as Keeper, but her memories – and even her life. Can Mackenzie untangle the mystery before she herself unravels?

Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive. Da first brought Mackenzie Bishop four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself. Now Da is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once was: a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often-violent Histories from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for staying alive. Being a Keeper isn''t just dangerous – it''s a constant reminder of those Mac has lost. Da''s death was hard enough, but now that her little brother is gone too, Mac starts to wonder about the boundary between living and dying, sleeping and waking. In The Archive, the dead must never be disturbed. And yet, someone is deliberately altering Histories, erasing essential chapters. Unless Mac can piece together what remains, the Archive itself may crumble and fall.

In a world where magicians navigate alternate Londons, The Prince of Red London pursues a dark version of his city – and faces worse than exile. Join the gaslamp fantasy phenomenon with a new Shades of Magic prequel from award-winning creator V.E. Schwab.

*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* *2018 GOOD READS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION CATEGORY* A super-powered collision of extraordinary minds and vengeful intentions—#1 New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab returns with the thrilling follow-up to Vicious. Magneto and Professor X. Superman and Lex Luthor. Victor Vale and Eli Ever. Sydney and Serena Clarke. Great partnerships, now soured on the vine. But Marcella Riggins needs no one. Flush from her brush with death, she’s finally gained the control she’s always sought—and will use her new-found power to bring the city of Merit to its knees. She’ll do whatever it takes, collecting her own sidekicks, and leveraging the two most infamous EOs, Victor Vale and Eli Ever, against each other. With Marcella''s rise, new enmities create opportunity--and the stage of Merit City will once again be set for a final, terrible reckoning. Entertainment Weekly''s 27 Female Authors Who Rule Sci-Fi and Fantasy Right Now “Readers won''t be able to put down this dark and riveting tale of power and revenge.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred Praise for Vicious “Schwab''s characters feel vital and real, never reduced to simple archetypes...In a genre that tends toward the flippant or pretentious, this is a rare superhero novel as epic and gripping as any classic comic. Schwab''s tale of betrayal, self-hatred, and survival will resonate with superhero fans as well as readers who have never heard of Charles Xavier or Victor von Doom.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) "V. E. Schwab''s Vicious is the superhero novel I''ve been waiting for: fresh, merciless, and yes, vicious. Wow."—Mira Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Blackout Villians #1 Vicious #2 Vengeful "Warm Up" (short story) At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.