Maria V. Snyder Knihy

Jelenin život byl vždycky plný dobrodružství, ale nedávná ztráta jejích magických dovedností ji ohrožuje víc než kdy předtím. Zatímco zoufale hledá způsob, jak znovu získat svou magii, její nepřátelé se blíží a ani Ixie, ani Sitie už pro ni nejsou bezpečné. Rostoucí nesoulad mezi dvěma zeměmi a možnost blížící se války ohrožují všechno, co je Jeleně drahé.Valek je odhodlaný Jelenu ochránit, ale rychle mu dochází možnosti. Velitel ho podezírá z toho, že je jeho loajalita rozpolcena, a poprvé v životě před ním má tajemství. Tajemství, které ohrožuje životy Valeka, Jeleny i jejich spojenců. A zatímco se nájemný vrah a Hledačka duší ženou do nebezpečí, dojde jim, že Velitelovy plány jsou mnohem děsivější, než si kdy dokázali představit…

Kdysi býval v sázce jen její život. První díl nové fantasy série Hledači Duší. Když Jelena bývala pouhou ochutnavačkou, byl její život jednodušší. Přežila a stala se klíčovou součástí rovnováhy sil mezi soupeřícími zeměmi Ixií a Sitií. Teď svou magii využívá k tomu, aby udržela mír a ochránila svůj vztah s Valekem. Najednou se však v obou zemích začíná ozývat odboj a Valekova práce i jeho život jsou v nebezpečí. Jelena se snaží odhalit své nepřátele a zároveň čelí nové výzvě: její magii cosi blokuje. A ona musí najít způsob, jak udržet naživu nejen sebe, ale i všechny a všechno, co je jí drahé.

Choose: A quick death… or slow poison...About to be executed for murder, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve. She'll eat the best meals, have rooms in the palace—and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia.And so Yelena chooses to become a food taster. But the chief of security, leaving nothing to chance, deliberately feeds her Butterfly's Dust—and only by appearing for her daily antidote will she delay an agonizing death from the poison.As Yelena tries to escape her new dilemma, disasters keep mounting. Rebels plot to seize Ixia and Yelena develops magical powers she can't control. Her life is threatened again and choices must be made. But this time the outcomes aren't so clear...

A lesson in loyalty - A master class in intrigue Yelena is a survivor. Kidnapped as a child, held prisoner as a teen, then released to act as a poison taster, she is now a student of magic. But these magic skills place her in imminent danger, and with an execution order on her head, she has no choice but to escape to Sitia, the land of her birth. But nothing in Sitia is familiar. As she struggles to understand where she belongs and how to control her powers, a rogue magician emerges - and Yelena catches his eye. Suddenly she is embroiled in a situation not of her making. And once again her magical abilities will either save her life... or be her downfall.

The apprenticeship is over and now the real test has begun. When word that Yelena is a Soulfinder, able to capture and release souls, spreads like wildfire, people grow uneasy. Already Yelena's unusual abilities and past have set her apart. As the Council debates Yelena's fate, she receives a disturbing message: a plot is rising against her homeland, led by a murderous sorcerer she has defeated before.

The gripping conclusion of this acclaimed fantasy series brings readers back to a world filled with tension, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. As the story unfolds, the stakes are higher than ever, promising a thrilling adventure that ties together the series' complex plotlines. Fans can expect unexpected twists and emotional moments that will resonate long after the final page is turned. Maria V. Snyder masterfully weaves together themes of courage, sacrifice, and destiny in this exhilarating finale.

Set in the year 2522, the story unfolds after the death of Lyra Daniels, a pivotal character whose demise sparks a series of events that challenge the societal norms of her time. As her friends and family grapple with loss, they uncover hidden truths and confront their own beliefs about life, death, and the future. The narrative explores themes of grief, resilience, and the impact of technology on human connections, weaving a complex tapestry of emotions and revelations in a richly imagined futuristic world.

Me? A leader? Okay, I did prove that there's more to Inside than we knew. That a whole world exists beyond this cube we live in. And finding that led to a major rebellion...between worker scrubs like me and the snobby uppers who rule our world. Make that ruled. Because of me, we're free. I thought that meant I was off the hook, and could go off on my own again...while still touching base with Riley, of course. He's the one upper I think I can trust. But then we learned that there's outside and then there is Outside.And something from Outside wants In.

In a gripping narrative, Shyla finds herself at the center of a dangerous game where her life is the ultimate prize. As she navigates a treacherous landscape filled with manipulation and betrayal, the stakes escalate, forcing her to confront her own survival instincts. The story delves into themes of desperation, the value of life, and the lengths one will go to escape a grim fate. Shyla’s journey is both harrowing and thought-provoking, exploring the darker sides of human nature and the fight for freedom.