Wolf Trials


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Finding my fated mate just took a deadly twist.When Dad dies, I'm shocked to discover my family's lies in the secret town of Fable. It sucks to return to the Sun pack that I fled. It sucks worse to be thrown into a dangerous game, which will end in my official wolf mating with the winner...unless I'm the victor.Of course, I refuse. I'm 17, for wolf's sake. But wolf politics are savage, and Mom gives me two commands as cold as the snowstorm hitting town.#1 Join the Wolf Games#2 WinBut then, I meet them. The two gorgeous shifters from rival packs, who are entering the games. Are they with or against me?Hunter, the scorching-hot, mysterious Moon Wolf and my first crush.And Ri, the brooding Irish Shadow Wolf and my enemy.They're as ruthless as Mom and fiercely determined to win for their packs. I've found myself in the middle of a war that could tear me apart, body and soul.Except, what if my greatest secret is the wolf inside me?




The Wolf Trial


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Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose meets Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho in this brilliant historical epic. Inspired by an extraordinary true case - the first ever documented account of a serial killer in world history. In the second half of the 16th century, Paulus Melchior, lawyer, academic, and enlightened rationalist, travels with his young assistant Willy Lessinger to the isolated German town of Bideburg where local landowner, Peter Stumpf, is accused of brutally murdering dozens of people. A society still trapped in a medieval mindset, the townsfolk clamour for the killer to be tried as a werewolf. If their demands are met, his blameless wife and children will also be executed in the most barbaric way imaginable as agents of Satan and creatures contaminated by wolf blood. Paulus and Willy must fight superstition, the cruelty of those who fear what they don't understand, and a zealous church determined to retain its grip on the souls of Bideburg in this compelling, utterly unforgettable, shocking tour de force. Praise for The Wolf Trial: 'a great storyteller' Louise Welsh 'First, a warning. This novel isn’t for the squeamish. Then again, neither was 16th century Germany, yet Neil Mackay brings its crimes and cruelties, heresies and horrors to life with all the manifold skills of a natural-born story-teller. A frighteningly impressive achievement. Imagine a land in which Christianity is as bloodthirsty as Isis, and where the punishments hereti face make Bosch’s nightmares look timid. That’s what Neil Mackay has done here, turning back to 16th century Germany and the world’s first recorded trial of a serial killer for an impeccably crafted story that also never stops rooting out answers to the question of evil.' David Robinson, author of In Cold Ink 'The tale is gripping, the violence extreme, and the storycraft utterly superb... The Wolf Trial will be one of the landmark texts of the year, without a shadow of a doubt.' Sogo Magazine




Her Mates


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Dani has been hidden from the packs all her life for fear of being found and killed by the same person that murdered her mother but now it's time to reclaim her title. As the future Alpha Queen, she must compete in the trials with her mates to prove she's worthy to rule her people. She must choose the mate who will be right to lead alongside her but little does she know, her choice will change her whole world. Join Dani in this new Reverse Harem novel as she learns about a world she had been kept from. She meets multiple mates and is faced with the impossible choice of choosing one to lead with her as part of the Alpha Pair. How can she choose one, when she loves them all?




The Wolf-Mate Trials


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Rules aren't only meant to be broken. They're meant to be changed. Saving the werewolf species from extinction isn't as easy as the packs of Magaelorum thought. The She-Wolf Games might have united packs in all the territories, but the she-wolf alpha leaders are crazy to think I'll join their ranks to help continue four--wait, five--powerful bloodlines. If only that was the most of my worries. A war brews around us as witches and lycans team up against us. Breaking the magical barrier protecting our species from the rest of Magaelorum will be our end. It doesn't help that the pack leaders refuse to see past their mating games. But I do. I'm the only she-wolf to have lived in the Mortal World outside our sanctuary. I know what we must fight for. Now, the She-Wolf Games have turned into a game of picking the men who will best help me rise. The men who understand it's more than anticipating my upcoming season. Welcome to the Wolf-Mate Trials, where only those worthy of me will survive.




She-wolf


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She-wolf explores the cultural history of the female werewolf, from her first appearance in medieval literature to recent incarnations in film, television and popular literature. The book includes contributors from various disciplines, and offers a cross-period, interdisciplinary exploration of a perennially popular cultural production. The book covers material from the Middle Ages to the present day with chapters on folklore, history, witch trials, Victorian literature, young adult literature, film and gaming. Considering issues such as religious and social contexts, colonialism, constructions of racial and gendered identities, corporeality and subjectivity – as well as female body hair, sexuality and violence – She-wolf reveals the varied ways in which the female werewolf is a manifestation of complex cultural anxieties, as well as a site of continued fascination.







Her Protectors


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Death. It always seems to come for those I love. My mother was killed protecting me. My father was murdered with poison intended for me. How long before someone else I love dies?The third trial is here. A mere day after laying her father to rest, Dani and her mates are forced to pack up and begin making their way across the country, meeting with each pack as part of the trials. To make matters worse, the Elders all insist on coming with them. Under their watchful eye, she must fix the problems, whether real or fictional, of each pack in order to improve their stability and prove to them all that she will be a just and wise leader.Along the way, she will be introduced to her mates' families and learn more about each of them, as well as the roles they will play in her life. And in the end, Dani will realize exactly who her mates are... Her protectors.But what happens if the thing that Dani needs the most protection from is herself?This is Book Two in the Wolf Trials Series and is a newly edited/revised version.This book is recommended for readers 18 and above.




American State Trials


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Black Leopard, Red Wolf


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One of TIME’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time Winner of the L.A. Times Ray Bradbury Prize Finalist for the 2019 National Book Award The New York Times Bestseller Named a Best Book of 2019 by The Wall Street Journal, TIME, NPR, GQ, Vogue, and The Washington Post "A fantasy world as well-realized as anything Tolkien made." --Neil Gaiman "Gripping, action-packed....The literary equivalent of a Marvel Comics universe." --Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times The epic novel from the Man Booker Prize-winning author of A Brief History of Seven Killings In the stunning first novel in Marlon James's Dark Star trilogy, myth, fantasy, and history come together to explore what happens when a mercenary is hired to find a missing child. Tracker is known far and wide for his skills as a hunter: "He has a nose," people say. Engaged to track down a mysterious boy who disappeared three years earlier, Tracker breaks his own rule of always working alone when he finds himself part of a group that comes together to search for the boy. The band is a hodgepodge, full of unusual characters with secrets of their own, including a shape-shifting man-animal known as Leopard. As Tracker follows the boy's scent--from one ancient city to another; into dense forests and across deep rivers--he and the band are set upon by creatures intent on destroying them. As he struggles to survive, Tracker starts to wonder: Who, really, is this boy? Why has he been missing for so long? Why do so many people want to keep Tracker from finding him? And perhaps the most important questions of all: Who is telling the truth, and who is lying? Drawing from African history and mythology and his own rich imagination, Marlon James has written a novel unlike anything that's come before it: a saga of breathtaking adventure that's also an ambitious, involving read. Defying categorization and full of unforgettable characters, Black Leopard, Red Wolf is both surprising and profound as it explores the fundamentals of truth, the limits of power, and our need to understand them both.




The Wolf


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The Wolf is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of the wilderness, where the enigmatic life of the wolf unfolds in a symphony of poetic prose and emotional depth. This evocative book explores the intricate tapestry of the wolf's existence, revealing profound truths about resilience, community, and the timeless dance between survival and purpose. Each chapter delves into a different aspect of the wolf's life, from the silent strength of observation to the haunting beauty of the eternal howl. Readers will be transported to a world where the howl of the heart resonates with the soul's deepest yearnings and the symphony of the night sings of change and renewal. The Wolf you will discover The Silent Watcher Understanding Observance and Patience The Art of Survival Wisdom in Adversity The Symphony of the Night Embracing Change The Return to the Den Coming Full Circle The Eternal Howl Legacy and Immortality The Howl of the Heart: Finding True Purpose Through the eyes of the wolf, this book illuminates the path to finding our own true purpose, embracing change, and creating a lasting legacy. With a poetic writing style and an emotional tone, "The Wolf" is a tribute to the enduring spirit of one of nature's most majestic creatures. Join the wolf on its journey and let your heart be awakened to the wild beauty of life, where every howl is a call to live with intention, courage, and profound connection. The Wolf is not just a book; it is a soulful experience that will leave you inspired and transformed.