Thread Slivers


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The world is driven by wizards, gods, and an imperial space marine 20,000 years into our future. Fame-hungry female mercenary Ticca is willing to skirt the edges of her warrior's code if it brings her the fame she desires. Her hopes of making a name for herself by spying on assassins are dashed when she's forced to kill the assassin she was hired to watch. Lebuin is a rich journeyman mage who's just discovered his new rank involves actual journeying. He hires Ticca to help him advance to master and return to a life of comfort as quickly as possible. He's willing to spend all he has to make it happen, but the mage and his mercenary get much more than they bargained for. Trapped in the crossfire of a vast power game, Ticca and Lebuin must survive a battle between rulers, guilds, and gods. In a land of magic and technology, they'll need to give everything to keep the world and themselves in one piece. Thread Slivers is the first book in an epic fantasy/speculative sci-fi trilogy set in the distant future. If you like heroic, humorous, and exotic characters in a world that mixes elements of paranormal and hard sci-fi, then you'll love this beautiful, original, and thought-provoking adventure.




Thread Strands


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Ticca and Lebuin exposed the treachery of the shadowy mercenary nation led by the ruthless and insane elf-lord, Shar-Lumen. With the citizens of Niya-Yur calling for revenge, the alliance rulers gather in Gracia, the ancient imperial capital, to declare war on the mercenary nation. Ticca and Lebuin agree to complete a series of impossible tasks to discover the truth behind Shar-Lumen’s plans. The resulting battles of the building conflict awaken ancient powers, long forgotten, who must decide if they wish to join the battle or let them take care of themselves. Meanwhile, Ticca and Lebuin rush to stay ahead of the death squads sent by Shar-Lumen to stop them while pulling together the fragments of the shattered future, and past, to save the realms.




The Complete Golden Threads Trilogy


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She craves fame - He wants freedom When their worlds crumble, even survival isn't an option! Dive into The Complete Golden Threads Trilogy, a 435,000-word epic blending fantasy and sci-fi. Follow Ticca, an aspiring mercenary, and Lebuin, a wizard seeking mastery, as their worlds collide in a saga of magic, technology, and power. With mythical creatures, wizards, warriors, and a mix of stealthy sci-fi elements, this trilogy offers a thrilling journey through a beautifully crafted world. Perfect for fans of both genres, it's a multi-year top-ten ebook bestseller in Fantasy and Science Fiction. Start this fast-paced, thought-provoking adventure today! *** Ticca's hopes of being the greatest mercenary the Daggers have seen die when she accidentally kills the assassin her powerful patron hired her to watch. Lebuin's hope for a scholar's life is destroyed when he's told journeyman wizards must actual journey. Desperate for protection from his rivals and the world, Lebuin hires Ticca to protect him while he schemes to shortcut his way to master. But Ticca gets more than a rich lazy patron and Lebuin hires more than just a sell-sword. No one is who they appear and worse, no one has a clue to what is really going on. Even the gods get more than they bargained for. Trapped in the crossfire of a vast power game, Ticca and Lebuin must survive a battle between rulers, guilds, and gods. In a land of magic and technology, they must sacrifice everything to keep the world in one piece. This is the complete epic fantasy/speculative sci-fi trilogy set in a distant future. If you like heroic, humorous, and exotic characters in a world that mixes elements of paranormal and hard sci-fi, then you’ll love this beautiful, original, and thought-provoking adventure. Grab your adventure today with The Complete Golden Threads Trilogy, an essential piece to your fantasy and science fiction collection! Interview with the Author Q - So, what makes the Golden Threads Trilogy special? A - A handful of readers noticed the science fiction elements very early and speculated that my fantasy elements were stealthy science fiction. I did my job if you have to consider ‘is that possible for science?’ I made this complete series a solid mix of genres. Starting with fantasy and slowly adding in hidden science fiction elements. By the mid-point of the series, the readers enjoy a clear view of both sides of the battle. In this war of wizards and warriors, there are equal elements of fantasy sword & sorcery and science fiction action & adventure. This world has the expected mythical creatures like elves, dragons, orcs and ninjas but with unique twists you will enjoy. I won’t spoil the story for you. I designed this complete series to keep building and compelling you to turn the page. I’ve made sure there’s never a dull moment. Q - Are these books safe for teens and tweens? A - Absolutely, there is no explicit details or bad words. Adult subjects are there but dealt with in a tween safe way. I made this complete series a fast, fun-ride for adults and teens to live with wizards and warriors! Each of the books has hit the top ten bestsellers list on Kindle for Fantasy and Science Fiction, which isn’t easy. Q - What order should I read the books in? A - Good question. I do not mean these books to be read out of order. I’d recommend the following sequence: Thread Slivers Thread Strands Thread Skein Q - So, why should readers give these books a try? A - Because the Golden Threads Trilogy is a fast, fun-ride that takes you to a wondrous world of wizards and warriors! Each of the books has hit the top ten bestsellers list on Kindle for Fantasy and Science Fiction, which isn’t easy. Readers who enjoy epic fantasies with fast-paced fighting, mysteries, and twisty plots will get a thrill out of this complete series. And thanks for reading! Leeland Artra’s Fantasy and Science Fiction Series eBook Categories: Fantasy - Action & Adventure Fantasy - Epic Fantasy - Classics Fantasy - Military Fantasy - Sword & Sorcery Science Fiction - Adventure Science Fiction - Military Science Fiction - Time Travel




Thread Skein


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Niya-Yur is a world at war! Shar-Lumen can’t be stopped, the gods have come out of their realm, and leaders on both sides are worried the world itself will suffer if a solution cannot be found. Ticca and Lebuin, with their elite Dagger team, have no choice but to follow the clues of Shar-Lumen’s plans, clues that lead them to the forbidden Circumveni Desert to discover his secrets. Yet, the Circumveni Desert is so deadly no one has ever returned from it in over five thousand years. Ticca and Lebuin come to realize that one of them must die to save the world.




Stories of Industry


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The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia


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Accurate, approachable, and indispensable, this illustrated science encyclopedia is arranged in such categories as "Planet Earth", "Living Things", "Chemistry and the Elements", "Materials and Technology", "Space and Time", and "Conservation and the Environment". 2,000+ full-color photos & illustrations.




Dream Hunters


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Set in a fantasy, reimagined India where dreams can be captured and bottled, young Mimi Malou must go on a quest to save the king and rescue her parents. A gorgeous adventure dripping in magic from debut author Nazima Pathan, perfect for fans of Starfell, The Hatmakers and The Kingdom Over the Sea. In the Citadel, we hunt. Dreams are our prey. If we catch them before they melt into moonlight, they can be recycled and sold for great profit. My family has been hunting dreams for generations. Capturing them as they slip away, and storing them in a soaring, magnificent library. Twelve-year-old Mimi lives with her Aunt Moyna in a centuries-old Citadel where she studies the ancient practice of making, capturing and recycling dreams. The Citadel was once run by Mimi’s parents who have been imprisoned by the king, accused of treason. When Mimi spies a royal visitor, she uncovers a plot to transform the Citadel from a place of gentle, healing dream craft to one of creating nightmares in order to poison the king. With only her dream creature, Lalu, and her best friend Rafi by her side, Mimi must escape the Citadel and begin a perilous journey across India. There are few people she can trust, but saving the life of the king is in Mimi’s hands alone... Praise for Dream Hunters: ‘Captivating storytelling’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of the Ember Spark series 'A glorious debut, packed with a spellbinding magic system, characters you’ll be rooting for from the very beginning, and an adventure that will have readers at the edge of their seats. I couldn’t put it down!’ – Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers 'Dream Hunters is a thrilling adventure, threaded through with intricate magic, beautiful storytelling prose and characters you’ll want to run away with. I was drawn immediately into her world and didn’t want to leave!’ – Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over the Sea ‘An immersive and breathtaking adventure with dreams and nightmares at its heart. I adored the skilfully imagined magic – I can’t stop thinking about it!’ - A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series 'The most imaginative and riveting interpretation of dreams and nightmares for children since Roald Dahl's The BFG, a gripping quest of wonder and endless invention that shimmers with magic from the very first page, as tender as it is thrilling.' - Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild ‘Step into the dream-lit alleys of Mumbai with Nazima Pathan's magical debut where each page twinkles like a star in the night sky, and dreams are not just visions of sleep but doorways to fantastic adventures. Nazima’s vivid imagination and lush storytelling will keep readers wide-eyed long into the night, dreaming of their next adventure.’ - David Solomons, author of My Brother is a Superhero










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