Matthew Kirby delves into the psychology of his characters, exploring their inner worlds with precision. His prose meticulously examines the motivations and emotions that drive individuals, allowing readers to connect deeply with their journeys. Kirby's style is fluid and engaging, crafting rich, atmospheric scenes that immerse the reader in the narrative. Through his writing, he probes the intricate landscape of human nature.
Princess Solveig and her siblings are trapped in a fortress tucked between mountains, along with an army of soldiers, awaiting news of the king's victory, but as they wait acts of treachery make it clear that a traitor lurks in their midst.
Owen, Javier and the rest of the Last Descendants teens uncover theirdestiny in this epic third book in the trilogy based on thehit Ubisoft videogame. The stunning conclusion to the Last DescendantsTrilogy!
Make your stand against the darkness with this comprehensive, stunningly illustrated artifact handed down by the Horadric Order, your key to the lore of Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo(R) franchise Amid the restless evil of Sanctuary, only the Horadrim--an ancient order of heroes and scholars--wield the knowledge needed to light the way for humanity. In the Book of Lorath, join Lorath Nahr, one of the last of the dwindling Horadrim, on a journey through Sanctuary's most powerful relics and the stories behind them. It is Lorath's hope that this volume will preserve his knowledge for all time . . . and pass it down to those who will inherit the fight against the Prime Evils. Direct from the Diablo(R) development team and award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby, this immersive, must-have compendium with all-new illustrations showcases the artifacts that have often been--and might yet be--the key to tipping the fate of the world.
With two pieces of the Trident of Eden still left to find, the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order are determined not to repeat their previous mistakes as they race against the others and towards Mongol Warlord Genghis Khan, to find one.
Discover the epic adventure of legendary viking Geirmund Hel-hide in this new novel set in the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.Mid-9th century.The Viking attacks and invasions are shattering England’s kingdoms.Born into a royal lineage of Norwegian kings, Geirmund Hel-hide sets out for adventure to prove his worth as a Viking and a warrior.A perilous journey across the sea brings him into contact with a being out of myth and grants him a mysterious ring that promises both great power and bitter betrayal.As Geirmund rises in the ranks of King Guthrum’s legendary army, he will have to use all his cunning to face the many dangers of a land ravaged by war . . .Fighting alongside his band of loyal warriors, his path will soon lead him into a conflict as old as the gods themselves.
The mesmerizing story of a young woman in Victorian London, who, haunted by the ghosts of Jack the Ripper's victims, is set on a terrifying path to salvation.
When Owen uses an Animus-- a device that allows him to explore the genetic memories in his DNA-- to try to clear his late father's name, he uncovers the existence of an ancient and powerful relic that has two secret organizations after him and the artifact.
Crash-landed on a desolate planet light-years from Earth, seventeen-year-old Jessica Mathers must unravel the mystery of the bloody destruction all around her—and the questionable intentions of a familiar stranger. 2199. Deep-space exploration is a reality and teleportation is routine. But this time something seems to have gone very, very wrong. Seventeen-year-old Jessica Mathers wakes up in a lander that’s crashed onto the surface of Carver 1061c, a desolate, post-extinction planet fourteen light-years from Earth. The planet she was supposed to be viewing from a ship orbiting far above. The corridors of the empty lander are covered in bloodyhand prints; the machines are silent and dark. And outside, in the alien dirt, there are fresh graves carefully marked with names she doesn’t recognize. Now Jessica must unravel the mystery of the destruction all around her—and the questionable intentions of a familiar stranger. Self-determination and survival collide in this haunting, pulse-pounding science fiction novel from Edgar Award–winning author Matthew J. Kirby that spans both space and time.
A remarkable adventure by award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby brings a fantastical American West filled with secrets and spies and terrifying creatures to vivid life. In this extraordinary adventure story, Billy Bartram, his father, and a secret society of philosophers and scientists venture into the American wilderness in search of the lost people of the Welsh Prince Madoc, seeking aid in the coming war against the French. Traveling in a flying airship, the members of the expedition find their lives frequently endangered in the untamed American West by terrifying creatures, a party of French soldiers hot on their trail, and the constant threat of traitors and spies. Billy will face hazards greater than he can ever imagine as, together with his father, he gets caught up in the fight for the biggest prize of America. THE LOST KINGDOM is an epic journey filled with marvelous exploits, courage and intrigue, and a bold reimagining of a mythical America. Matthew J. Kirby brings his signature storytelling prowess and superb craft to this astonishing story of fathers and sons, the beginnings of a nation, and wonder-filled adventure.
