Natalie C. Parker Knihy

Druhá časť dobrodružnej fantasy trilógie o kapitánke dievčenskej lode, odhodlanej zničiť flotilu mocného krutovládcu. Caledonia prišla o posádku, no neprestáva bojovať. Po tom, čo takmer umrela rukou nepriateľa, ju z mora vytiahla a vyliečila skupina bývalých Brokov, ktorým sa podarilo vymaniť z Aricových pazúrov a teraz vedú kočovný život, pripravení zmiznúť v okamihu, keď sa objavia problémy. Caledonia sa však nechce len skrývať. Chce nájsť Mors Navis a svoje milované sestry. Chce pokračovať v boji proti Aricovej flotile a oslobodiť Moria Brokov. Podarí sa jej presvedčiť nových spojencov, že boj je jedinou možnosťou, ako sa vymaniť spod Aricovej nadvlády, a že nájsť ženy z lode Mors Navis je prvým krokom k revolúcii?

Aric Athair je mŕtvy. Ale boj o Moria Brokov sa ani zďaleka neskončil. Caledoniin úhlavný nepriateľ Lir, ktorý má na svedomí smrť jej rodičov a ovláda jej brata, prevzal kontrolu nad armádou Brokov. Caledonia a jej posádka ušli do Mrakolamu, kde sa pripravujú na otvorenú vojnu. A nie sú jediní.Húfne sa k nim pridávajú zbehnutí Brokovia a ďalší vzbúrenci, aby bojovali po ich boku. No keď sa už zdá, že sa šťastie prikláňa na ich stranu, nepriateľ ich prekvapí útokom a prekazí vznikajúce povstanie. Caledonia utrpí ťažké straty a je nútená nadviazať nečakané a nestále spojenectvo s novým nepriateľom. Takýto riskantný ťah by ju mohol vyjsť draho, ale mladá kapitánka pirátskej posádky je odhodlaná vziať osud morí do vlastných rúk, nech to stojí, čo to stojí. Vojna sa začala, niet sa kam skryť. Nenechajte si ujsť záver námorníckej trilógie, v ktorej Caledonia Styxová riskuje všetko - svoje srdce, posádku a dokonca aj život -, aby porazila Lira a raz a navždy mu z pazúrov vytrhla Moria Brokov.

Vydajte sa na dobrodružnú plavbu za pomstou v novej fantasy sérii o sile ženského priateľstva! Caledonia Styxová velí na lodi Mors Navis posádke dievčat a žien, ktoré rovnako ako ona prišli o rodinu a domov. Poslanie posádky je jasné: zostať nažive a zničiť obrnenú flotilu skorumpovaného diktátora Arica Athaira, ktorý má ich blízkych na svedomí. Dievčatá sú nútené brázdiť nebezpečné moria na vlastnú päsť a bojovať s Aricovými mužmi – Brokmi povestnými svojou krutosťou. Keď však Caledoniina najlepšia priateľka len tak-tak prežije jeden z útokov iba vďaka Brokovi, ktorý vraj zbehol z Aricovej armády, Caledonia čelí dileme – má mu dovoliť pridať sa k posádke? Je tento chlapec kľúčom, vďaka ktorému sa im raz a navždy podarí zničiť Arica Athaira... alebo ohrozí všetko, za čo dievčatá z Mors Navis bojovali?

In a unique twist on werewolf lore, a young girl embarks on a quest to uncover the mystery behind her delayed transformation. As she navigates her identity in a queernormative world, she must confront a legendary creature that poses a significant threat. This middle grade debut by Natalie C. Parker blends themes of self-discovery and courage with an engaging supernatural adventure.

It's an oppressively hot and sticky morning in June when Sterling and her brother, Phin, have an argument that compels him to run into the town swamp—the one that strikes fear in all the residents of Sticks, Louisiana. Phin doesn't return. Instead, a girl named Lenora May climbs out, and now Sterling is the only person in Sticks who remembers her brother ever existed.Sterling needs to figure out what the swamp's done with her beloved brother and how Lenora May is connected to his disappearance—and loner boy Heath Durham might be the only one who can help her. This debut novel is full of atmosphere, twists and turns, and a swoon-worthy romance.

From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories , comes a young adult fantasy short story collection featuring some of the best own-voices children’s authors, including New York Times bestselling authors Libba Bray ( The Diviners ), Victoria Schwab ( A Darker Shade of Magic ), Natalie C. Parker ( Seafire ), and many more. Edited by Dhonielle Clayton ( The Belles ). In the fourth collaboration with 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. This powerful and inclusive collection contains a universe of wishes for a braver and more beautiful world. AUTHORS INCLUDE: Samira Ahmed, Libba Bray, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Kwame Mbalia, Anna-Marie McLemore, Tochi Onyebuchi, Mark Oshiro, Natalie C. Parker, Rebecca Roanhorse, Victoria Schwab, Tara Sim, Nic Stone, and a to-be-announced debut author/short-story contest winner

A haunting, chilling, and atmospheric southern swamp tale—perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater’s Shiver. In this companion to Beware the Wild, the book New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White called “American myth at its very best,” Natalie C. Parker takes readers on a journey back to an eerie Louisiana swamp town. Candace “Candy” Pickens has been obsessed with the swamp lore of her tiny Louisiana town for . . . forever. Name any ghostly swamp figure and Candy will recite the entire tale in a way that will curl your toes and send chills up your spine. That doesn’t mean Candy’s a believer, however. But with swamp haunts appearing in town every day, a suspicious new family in town, and her own mind starting to betray her, Candy must come to terms with the one piece of swamp lore she’s never heard before. It’s a tale that’s more truth than myth, and may hold all the answers . . . and its roots are in Candy’s own family tree.

Set in a world of Talented bounty hunters, the story follows Tru, a girl with indestructible skin who has spent her life in hiding due to the stigma surrounding her power. After her parents' murder, she is raised by the reclusive assassin Logan Dire. Now seventeen, Tru juggles high school with intense training while concealing her true identity from friends. When her babysitting job turns into a deadly encounter, she grapples with trust, her past, and her feelings for a girl pursuing her. This thrilling tale weaves action with deep character exploration.

The story follows high school seniors Fern and Jaq as they grapple with the haunting memory of their missing friend, Mallory. Five years after her disappearance, they are confronted by a vengeful spirit that resembles her, compelling them to face their true selves and uncover the dark secrets that have long been buried. As they navigate their fears and the mystery surrounding Mallory's fate, they must confront the impact of their past on their present lives.

Riley and her werewolf pack encounter a young witch who is on the path to becoming the powerful Nameless Witch. Determined to forge her own fate, she seeks to break free from the expectations placed upon her. As they navigate this new dynamic, the story explores themes of empowerment, friendship, and the struggle for autonomy against a backdrop of supernatural challenges.