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Pyre

Author : Perumal Murugan

Publisher : Grove Press

Page : 174 pages

File Size : 38,47 MB

Release : 2022-02-15

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0802159346

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By the author of One Part Woman: “A haunting story of forbidden love set in Southern India that illustrates the cruel consequences of societal intolerance.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Saroja and Kumaresan are young and in love. After meeting in a small southern Indian town where Kumaresan works at a soda bottling shop, they quickly marry before returning to Kumaresan’s family village, where they hope to build a happy life together. But they are harboring a terrible secret: Saroja is from a different caste than Kumaresan, and if the villagers find out, they will both be in grave danger. Faced with venom from her mother-in-law and questions from her new neighbors, Saroja tries to adjust to a new lonely and uncomfortable life, while Kumaresan struggles to scrape together enough money for them to start over somewhere new. But in a world filled with thorns, their love may not be enough to keep them safe.



Witch's Pyre

Author : Josephine Angelini

Publisher : Macmillan + ORM

Page : 377 pages

File Size : 22,90 MB

Release : 2016-09-20

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1250105315

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Lily Proctor has come a long way from the weak, sickly girl she used to be. She has gained power as a witch and a leader, found her way home, chosen to face battle again, and (after losing her first love and being betrayed by her new love) she has learned more about loss and grief than she ever wanted to know. Thrust once again into a society different from anything they have ever seen, Lily and her coven are determined to find answers—to find a new path to victory, a way to defeat the monstrous Woven without resorting to nuclear weapons or becoming a tyrannical mass murderer like her alternate self, Lillian. But sometimes winning requires sacrifices . . . and when the only clear path to victory lies at Lillian's side, what price will Lily be willing to pay? Internationally bestselling author Josephine Angelini takes us on another emotionally wrenching thrill ride in the stunning conclusion to her Worldwalker Trilogy.



PYRE

Author : Lucas Lex DeJong

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 373 pages

File Size : 13,28 MB

Release : 2012-06-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1477124616

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Leon's panic stricken eyes locked on hers, wide and full of fear. "I killed her", he confessed in stunted gasps. "In the crematorium. Ten years ago". The meaning of his words began to dawn on her, and she pulled backwards slowly. "Leon", she asked in an overly-calm voice. "What did you do?" He gan to break down in tears. "I killed her," he wept. "Burned her up. I had to. She attacked me. She couldn't have been alive. She wasn't alive". Leon's mind was slowly surfacing back to reality, and his sentences took more form. "I was doing an autopsy. On a girl. Sexual assault victim. She was...mulitated, terribly. I was halfway through the autopsy, when she.." Leon began to cough heavily, starving himself of oxygen. "She came alive". Impossibly. She attacked me. She would have killed me". He began sobbing heavily again. "She's still trying to".



The Pyre

Author : David Hair

Publisher : Jo Fletcher Books

Page : 331 pages

File Size : 35,72 MB

Release : 2015-06-04

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 178429165X

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'David Hair hasn't just broken the mould. He's completely shattered it' - Bibliosanctum One deathless Demon King. Six ghostly queens. And only four twenty-first century young men and women to stand against a centuries-old evil . . . The first in award-winning author David Hair's series The Return of Ravana. Mandore, Rajasthan, 769 AD: the evil sorcerer-king, Ravindra-Raj, has devised a deadly ritual. He and his seven queens will burn on his funeral pyre, and he will rise again with the powers of Ravana, Demon-King of the epic Ramayana. But things go wrong when a court poet rescues the beautiful, spirited Queen Darya, ruining the ritual - and Ravindra's plans. Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 2010: At the site of ancient Mandore, Vikram, Amanjit, Deepika and Rasita meet - and are forced to accept that this is not the first time they have come together to fight the deathless king. Now Ravindra and his ghostly brides are hunting them down. As vicious forces from the past come alive, Vikram needs to unlock truths that have been hidden for centuries, if they are to win this ancient battle . . . for the first and last time. 'Riveting! Like its reincarnated heroes, I was drawn again and again to David Hair's gripping, blood-soaked tale' - Chris Bradford, author of Young Samurai



Pyre of Truth

Author : Gabriella Bradley

Publisher : eXtasy Books

Page : 110 pages

File Size : 44,72 MB

Release :

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1487432488

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When Doctor Jayla Tralukan fails to cure a child, she is betrayed by her best friend as being the daughter of the couple burnt at the stake twenty-six years ago. A couple accused of magic, shapeshifting, and witchcraft, and killing the former queen. The people of Djambadora are superstitious and dwell in fear of magic and shapeshifters. When the gossip flies that she is the daughter of the couple who killed the queen, they ready a pyre to give her the same fate. All Jayla wants is to defend herself, to stand trial. But the gods and her grandfather have something else in store for her.



Elemental Hall: Pyre (Elemental Hall—Book Three)

Author : Morgan Rice

Publisher : Morgan Rice

Page : 215 pages

File Size : 28,68 MB

Release : 2024-09-16

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice (with over 5,000 five-star ratings) comes a long-awaited new fantasy series and the third novel in a spectacular new fantasy series, ideal for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Brandon Sanderson, and Sarah J. Maas. “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.” --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When Seraphina Stormborn is recruited into Elemental Hall, a brutal, five-year magic academy where recruits learn to harness the powers of the five primal elements for both creation and destruction, she faces trials, monsters, and power surpassing her wildest dreams. Yet her greatest trial of all may be love: Sera finds herself romantically torn between the noble-born Orion and the mysterious, shadowy Darius… ELEMENTAL HALL propels us into an adventurous new fantasy realm filled with peril and promise, where the forces of destiny intertwine with love and magic, and where only the strong and self-sacrificing can survive. This series takes us on a gripping journey with unexpected turns and edge-of-your-seat suspense, drawing us deep into its brutal and magical universe. Catering to both young adult and mature audiences, ELEMENTAL HALL presents a clean, innovative twist on the fantasy genre, ensuring that you'll be hooked until the very last page. Future books in the series will soon be available! From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes a long-awaited new epic fantasy series. ELEMENTAL HALL: PYRE is the third book in the ELEMENTAL HALL series, which begins with NAUTICA (BOOK 1). “Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless!” --Books and Movie Reviews (Roberto Mattos) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series.” --Midwest Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.” --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A powerful opener to a series [that] will produce a combination of feisty protagonists and challenging circumstances to thoroughly involve not just young adults, but adult fantasy fans who seek epic stories fueled by powerful friendships and adversaries.” --Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan) (re A Throne for Sisters) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.” --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Morgan is one of my favorite authors and is close to the very top of my list. Another little hint: pick up ‘Transmission’ by miss Rice. I could not put it down and go to bed!!” --Reader review (re A Quest of Heroes and Transmission) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Buy this book it is more than worth three bucks. It was so good I finished it in a day the story never gets slow and this series will dig into your very being with each word you read and you can't help but fall in love with the characters, despise the villains, and relish in the adventure.” --Reader review (re A Quest of Heroes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I read this book and had to get the other 16 in the series. I just could not put it down. Some days I read for 8 hours straight. What a great fantasy ride. So much is happening in these books but the author writes so it is easy to follow, like several little stories happening in one book.” --Reader review (re A Quest of Heroes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



Between Poverty and the Pyre

Author : Jan Bremmer

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 285 pages

File Size : 43,87 MB

Release : 2002-03-11

Category : History

ISBN : 113488883X

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Use on Women's History courses Good list of contributors



Pyre of a Phoenix

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Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers

Page : 200 pages

File Size : 48,44 MB

Release : 2022-03-28

Category : Self-Help

ISBN :

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The Phoenix is a mythical creature known to be a sign of rebirth and strength. The book, ‘Pyre of a Phoenix’ – is a collection of writings of the author’s own lived experiences on her attempt to rise from the ‘ashes’ of her gloom. Each writing poetically describes how common emotions – like grief, sorrow and pain are encountered by the author and how she tries to tackle them each day. This book has been written with the hope to find and help people who often feel the same but lack the opportunity or company to express themselves. As one proceeds, the book speaks about many such random yet critical issues which burden us every day but remain brushed under the carpet.



Embers of the Pyre

Author : Shyam Sundar Bulusu

Publisher : Notion Press

Page : 143 pages

File Size : 16,97 MB

Release :

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1946556602

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Mandakini, a freelance photojournalist and a fiercely independent, single young woman, is cruising along in her life smoothly, consumed by her twin passions: life and photography. Her idyllic life is thrown into chaos when she begins to experience inexplicable and horrifying supernatural phenomena. Unable to comprehend or control the supernatural force that was slowly driving her over the edge of sanity, she seeks the help of a tantric, who brings her face to face with an unspeakable evil that points towards a horrible crime and danger to her life. Mandakini’s indefatigable pursuit of the truth reveals a shocking truth. How is Mandakini connected in this web of paranormal events? Will Mandakini get her life back to normal before it is too late? Or will the lurking danger devour her?



Pyre of Queens

Author : David Hair

Publisher : Penguin Books India

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 23,6 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0143331426

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Mandore, Rajasthan, 769 AD: Ravindra-Raj, the evil sorcerer-king, devises a deadly secret ritual, where he and his seven queens will burn on his pyre, and he will rise again with the powers of Ravana, demon-king of the epic Ramayana. But things go wrong when one queen, the beautiful, spirited Darya, escapes with the help of Aram Dhoop, the court poet. Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 2010: At the site of ancient Mandore, teenagers Vikram, Amanjit, Deepika and Rasita meet and realize that the deathless king and his ghostly brides are hunting them down. As vicious forces from the past come alive, they need to unlock truths that have been hidden for centuries, and fight an ancient battle . . . one more time.